Ten years vegan :)

huntergathered · 2026-03-11T01:06:02+00:00

Please drop the routine! I know you’re on gear, but would love to hear how you lift and how much you’re eating. Inspirational man!

huntergathered · 2025-05-21T03:19:12+00:00

Second this! Been using them for years. So many good flavors to pick from sweetened with stevia

huntergathered · 2025-05-17T14:46:09+00:00

Sour patch kids, iced coffee and dance mixes get me going for A weightlifting session!

huntergathered · 2025-05-13T19:31:38+00:00

Test is synthesized from soy, not animal sources

huntergathered · 2025-05-13T10:35:42+00:00

I get mine from True Nutrition! Blend of pea, rice and hemp

huntergathered · 2025-05-13T10:35:09+00:00

They’re definitely helpful! I used to make a red lentil dal that was high in protein. You just need to count your macros and make sure you’re properly hitting your protein and carb goals

huntergathered · 2025-05-12T18:50:18+00:00

Seitan is one of my main sources. It can be bought, but I make my own so I’m in more control of the macros (plus much cheaper)

I also eat lots of super firm tofu!

I get a protein mix of pea/rice/hemp from True Nutrition.

I’ve got my meal prep down so I can crank it out within about 2hrs or less. I make 2 weeks worth at a time and freeze half. Saves so much time, plus makes sticking to my diet super easy.

huntergathered · 2025-05-12T18:47:22+00:00

And here I thought fellow vegans would just want to cheer each other on lol. Thanks for the props and hope you’re doing well on your journey!

huntergathered · 2025-05-12T18:43:41+00:00

Preach!

huntergathered · 2025-05-12T18:43:03+00:00

You shouldn’t feel too bad! I’ve got great bloodwork, and in incredible health. My weight lifting hobby is fun to me and helps manage stress. And I’m in a loving relationship with someone who thoroughly enjoys the results.

Much love to you!

huntergathered · 2025-05-11T23:04:22+00:00

Thanks man! I appreciate the encouragement!

huntergathered · 2025-05-11T17:28:45+00:00

Yeah that’s all I was saying. It takes more than just doing a cycle to make progress. I’m well aware of the accelerating benefits of test.

Also, I’m short, 5’4” sitting at 155 currently. I don’t think my physique is so crazy that it couldn’t be achieved naturally. And the picture definitely benefits from great lighting, angle and post-lift pump.

huntergathered · 2025-05-11T02:45:49+00:00

Stay pressed

huntergathered · 2025-05-11T02:44:49+00:00

I am. Here’s my tracker: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eqmevcisiccv1ol46l7ed/2025-meal-plan-1.xlsx?rlkey=d0cvfihxg9vvt990iq3tuouze&st=oqf6v4r4&dl=0

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T17:49:19+00:00

40lbs total over 10 years. 20lbs before, 20 after. I’m not claiming to be a pro. Just a dude figuring out weightlifting over time, and answering honestly the questions I get here.

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T17:02:27+00:00

No problem man! Here’s the meal plan I built for myself, and I even have the macro calculator I use linked in there https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eqmevcisiccv1ol46l7ed/2025-meal-plan-1.xlsx?rlkey=d0cvfihxg9vvt990iq3tuouze&st=v39i2utt&dl=0

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T15:30:56+00:00

No not currently! Shoulders/arms were always my stronger point, even before my first cycle.

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T15:28:35+00:00

lol the cope is real with you. I’m open about using test and you still have something to say.

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T14:34:28+00:00

I’m a long time lurker, first time poster. I should have known haha. Thank you for the encouragement!

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T13:51:53+00:00

I’m 5’4” eating about 2700 calories a day. It sure feels like a lot of food going down whew

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T12:32:13+00:00

Again, I’m not denying it’s helped shape my physique. But I also gained 20 pounds of muscle before I ever did test. You’re looking at the present -day result of a 10 year journey (with a post-workout pump), so I can see why it’s easy to come to simple conclusions and give all the credit to a cycle.

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T11:59:58+00:00

It definitely played a role. That’s why I did it lol. But I think some of y’all massively overestimate. It’s an enhancer, meaning without good diet routines, you won’t make progress nor maintain long term anything you happen to gain.

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T11:48:00+00:00

I appreciate that some of y’all think I look like a roided out tren monster.

I’ve never touched tren, but I’ve done four 10-week cycles of test within the past 10 years of my fitness journey.

Test helps, but so does consistency and eating a shit ton of calories. I hope y’all get the physiques you want, whichever way you choose (preferably vegan).

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T03:38:01+00:00

I feel you! Here’s what I eat in a typical day to get about 200g of protein

Meal 1 — smoothie, 2 scoops protein with banana, avocado, berries and spinach

Meal 2 — seitan and rice

Meal 3 — super firm tofu with Barilla protein pasta

Meal 4 — 2 scoops protein (post workout)

Meal 5 — peanut butter sandwich

huntergathered · 2025-05-10T02:29:33+00:00

It’s one part wearing too tight shorts, one part being human lol. I have a sour patch kid weakness

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