It can help you lose weight. Many people who are trying to lose weight want a "quick fix" which does not work in the long run. You must establish healthy long term habits if you are to maintain a healthy weight.
I've seen overweight vegetarians! If a vegetarian eats a lot of simple carbohydrates and fat, he/she can become overweight.
Whether or not you are a vegetarian, you must eat healthy to maintain a healthy weight.
A vegetarian diet alone is unlikely to help you lose weight, in fact many people gain weight after becoming vegetarian. A well balanced diet without too much fat or empty calories, along with plenty of exercise, will probably do a lot more to help you lose weight.
A vegetarian diet isn't necessarily one that causes weight loss; for example, beans, chips, cakes and ice-cream are all vegetarian but wouldn't cause much weight loss. However, vegetarians tend to be more aware of what they eat so have a "better" diet and may lose weight because of that.
There are many great reasons to start eating a vegetarian diet. Some people choose to eat vegetarian foods because of their love for animals, or because they want to help the environment. Others try a vegetarian diet in order to lose weight. However, in order to lose weight this way, you will need to consume healthy forms of protein to make up for your reduced intake of meat. If you eat things like tofu, beans, eggs, and nuts, you will likely have no problem switching to a vegetarian diet. However, do not rely too much on processed foods, or weight loss will still be a struggle.
A posistive from this is that you are able to lose weight but a negetive is not being able to eat your favourite meats.
In moderation, yes, you can include eggs in a weight loss diet. Eggs (preferably organic, free range) are an excellent source of protein (unless you are vegetarian, of course).
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by cutting down on fatty and sugary foods in their diet, and doing a lot of physical activity. this takes about a month to START seeing results. it is the only truly effective way to lose weight that is healthy.
According to the Mayo clinic, a vegetarian diet may help one lose weight if they are careful about its execution. If one eats a lot of pasta and fatty foods, it is possible to lose a pound per day for a couple of weeks (i.e., leading up to a wedding) simply through a diet of salads, occasional lean meat and exercise.
Natural (free range, organic) chicken and wild (not farmed) fish are good non-vegetarian proteins to include in a weight loss diet.
Eating a vegetarian diet can help one lose weight, but only if some of the same guidelines are followed as with any sensible weight loss diet. Fried vegetables should be avoided, as should processed vegetarian foods that contain high amounts of sugar. Eating raw, baked or steamed vegetables naturally results in fewer calories and imparts more nutritional value to help maintain energy levels and burn unwanted calories
There is no healthy way for anyone to lose weight QUICKLY. Vegetarians, like everyone else, should lose weight slowly over time, by eating less calories than they burn, and exercising. Consult with your physician before changing any diet or exercise regime.
* Some people say you can lose up to 3 pounds each day.* If you have even the slightest degree of insulin resistance (and many overweight people have without being aware of it) you will gain weight (not lose weight) on a rice diet. * Rice is high in carbohydrate. If I went on a rice diet (and I am a natural vegetarian) I would gain weight.