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Just a few questions...

rachybby Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/05/11	2008/05/11, 08:40 PM Hey everyone! I've recently began toning myself. I'm 16, 5'2, and 104 pounds. I exercise and eat healthy but unfortunatly i'm not getting much results. I have small arms and legs and a flat stomach, but no muscles. A friend recently told me that I wasn't seeing results because I'm vegetarian and only get about 20g of protein a day. Is that really the reason why i'm having no results? And if so any ideas on what to do (other than eat meat) Thanks :)
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2008/05/12, 08:30 AM It may have to do with the protein, but I would worry about total calories first. You need to be eating more than your body requires on a daily basis to gain muscle.
warren3224 Posts: 49 Joined: 2008/04/13	2008/05/12, 09:35 AM Yeah I agree. You definitley want to get your protein intake up along with the rest of the calories you intake. I would suggest atleast 1400. And you want your protein atleast triple what it is right now. Get a protein shake. They have it for any kind of eater. Including vegetarians. Go to your local health store like GNC and tell them you a vegetarian and you need protein and they will get you exactly what you need!
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2008/05/12, 11:07 AM Are you Vegan, or just vegetarian? If just a vegetarian then you should up your milk, eggs, and cheese consumption. Eat more peanut butter or walnuts, and like Warren said look into a protein shake. It is easy to get 60+ g protein in one drink the way I make them.
rachybby Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/05/11	2008/05/12, 09:53 PM Yeah, I'm not vegan just vegetarian. I always believed that i needed less calories than usual in order to get toned so thanks for letting me know! I'll definatly try protein shake, i hope they taste better than they look though.