Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums

InsertNameHere · 08-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Hi,
Well, I've decided to go raw vegan after reading what Steve's been saying and looking at other things on the web, but, err, I'm not sure what to eat. I think I'll go with what this web page says: How to live on an all-raw vegetarian diet healthfully - by Dr. Stanley Bass , but I'm not sure if there is anything else that a 14 year old might need that an adult doesn't... I was wondering if any of you could help.
Thanks,
INH

InsertNameHere · 08-24-2008, 08:13 PM

um, the edit button's gone, or I can't find it... :\
I wanted to add that I read that going raw makes you lose weight, and that I'm around 8kg below what I should be... Would I stay at the same amount of weight, or would it go even lower? Maybe I should go temporarily overweight then go raw? I don't actually look underweight for my age though... at least I don't think I do.

Edit: ooh... the edit button dissapears after some time

jokerman · 08-24-2008, 09:06 PM

I am very doubtful that you can get enough quality protein and other essential nutrients from that diet, especially for someone still growing.

I'm not a doctor, but 8 kg. sounds vastly underweight. I think you should consider steadily gaining some weight with a healthy non-vegan diet for a while before plunging into such a restrictive diet.

Also, I think the smartest thing you could do is consult with a doctor, nutritionist, or some health expert in person in addition to using internet resources for inspiration. At your age especially, you really don't want to risk malnutrition.

InsertNameHere · 08-24-2008, 09:44 PM

Well, after reading what you said, I asked my mother whether my doctor said I was underweight, and she said I wasn't... I was basing myself on the fact that my father told me that you had to weigh the amount of centimeters you have over the meter, and just mesured myself and am 1m53cm, and weigh 46kg... though according to another internet resource :\ an online calc... I'm fine... I AM going to ask my doctor though.

danas · 08-26-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsertNameHere

Well, after reading what you said, I asked my mother whether my doctor said I was underweight, and she said I wasn't... I was basing myself on the fact that my father told me that you had to weigh the amount of centimeters you have over the meter, and just mesured myself and am 1m53cm, and weigh 46kg... though according to another internet resource :\ an online calc... I'm fine... I AM going to ask my doctor though.

I think thats incorrect. Im 162cm and if I weighed 62 kg I'd be overweight
I weigh 50 kg. and Im normal. Not over nor underweight.

08-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
InsertNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 16	raw vegan diet Hi, Well, I've decided to go raw vegan after reading what Steve's been saying and looking at other things on the web, but, err, I'm not sure what to eat. I think I'll go with what this web page says: How to live on an all-raw vegetarian diet healthfully - by Dr. Stanley Bass , but I'm not sure if there is anything else that a 14 year old might need that an adult doesn't... I was wondering if any of you could help. Thanks, INH

08-24-2008, 09:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
InsertNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 16	Well, after reading what you said, I asked my mother whether my doctor said I was underweight, and she said I wasn't... I was basing myself on the fact that my father told me that you had to weigh the amount of centimeters you have over the meter, and just mesured myself and am 1m53cm, and weigh 46kg... though according to another internet resource :\ an online calc... I'm fine... I AM going to ask my doctor though. Last edited by InsertNameHere; 08-24-2008 at 09:45 PM. Reason: typos

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
the irony of a raw vegan diet	Somi	Health & Fitness	23	04-28-2008 07:53 PM
getting protein on a vegan diet	littledevil1908	Health & Fitness	6	02-08-2008 04:52 AM
Vegan Diet	Digits	Health & Fitness	9	05-09-2007 06:17 AM
Vegan diet has all the nutrients?	AviMar	Health & Fitness	7	02-22-2007 09:37 PM
Concerns about vegan diet	gberardi	Health & Fitness	61	02-14-2007 03:32 PM

08-24-2008, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
InsertNameHere Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Argentina Posts: 16	um, the edit button's gone, or I can't find it... :\ I wanted to add that I read that going raw makes you lose weight, and that I'm around 8kg below what I should be... Would I stay at the same amount of weight, or would it go even lower? Maybe I should go temporarily overweight then go raw? I don't actually look underweight for my age though... at least I don't think I do. Edit: ooh... the edit button dissapears after some time

08-24-2008, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
jokerman Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 71	I am very doubtful that you can get enough quality protein and other essential nutrients from that diet, especially for someone still growing. I'm not a doctor, but 8 kg. sounds vastly underweight. I think you should consider steadily gaining some weight with a healthy non-vegan diet for a while before plunging into such a restrictive diet. Also, I think the smartest thing you could do is consult with a doctor, nutritionist, or some health expert in person in addition to using internet resources for inspiration. At your age especially, you really don't want to risk malnutrition.

Personal Development for Smart PeopleTM Forums

Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums