Vegetarian diets have been around for decades. But recently they’ve become quite popular. Vegetarianism is not only about the food we eat; it’s really about what kind of lifestyle we live. There are many different types of vegetarian diets. And although each type may work well for some people, others find them difficult to stick with. If you consider yourself a vegetarian, then you probably want to know “what is the best vegetarian diet for weight loss?” Here are some of the best ways to lose weight while eating a vegetarian diet.

1. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

People who love veggies tend to do great at losing weight. A diet rich in fruit and veg is low in calories, high in fiber and protein. You’ll feel satisfied after consuming this meal. In fact, research shows that vegetarians consume fewer calories than carnivores!

2. Don’t skip breakfast.

Breakfast helps set the tone for your day. It should be something substantial like a bowl of oatmeal or a piece of toast with peanut butter. Skipping breakfast makes you ravenous later in the day and you might end up overeating.

3. Have a salad.

Salads are full of nutritious, filling ingredients like beans, legumes and whole grains. Plus, they’re loaded with fiber and antioxidants.

4. Try tofu.

Tofu is a good option if you don’t enjoy meat. Not only does tofu provide plenty of protein, it tastes delicious and is packed with vitamins and minerals. Tofu contains iron, zinc and vitamin B12.

5. Make sure you drink enough water.

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day keeps the body hydrated and flushes out toxins. Water also helps fill us up without adding extra calories.

Making the Case for a Vegetarian Lifestyle

“The Keto diet helped me lose 27 kilos”

When Kristina Bezenah weighed herself at her maximum weight, the scale read 88.5 kg. She decided to make a radical change with the Keto diet and ended up losing 27 kilos, and gaining confidence and energy.

I don't know what it weighed at the beginning at all. Something like 88.5 kg, although it may have been more. I remember seeing the number on the scale and not wanting to look again.

When I was little, I was always a medium weight. I gained weight during college, because of the stress, but it wasn't anything to write home about. But then I found myself in a toxic relationship, I was always depressed, and I ended up eating my feelings.

I craved a lot when I was sad with my life or myself (I only have a few “before” pictures from this time, because I wouldn't let them take pictures of me). I ate whatever I wanted to feel better: ice cream, pizza, candy, and the truth is that I didn't really know what I was eating.

Getting out of that toxic relationship was a turning point.

For the first time in a long time I started to be happy with myself and my life, and I was able to lose 9 kilos just by paying attention to what I ate (and not eating for the sake of eating).

I got out of that relationship shortly after reaching 88.5 kg. With just that little change and starting to feel better about my life, I was able to lose 20 pounds on my own. I started paying more attention to what I was eating, not so much junk food, more fruits and vegetables and things like that.

Also, I also got some exercise, walking for about 30 minutes a day and doing simple weight exercises, nothing too intense. So I lost another 4.5 kg in about eight months following that routine.

Then, when I weighed 74kg, I noticed a slowdown in my progress, until I found out about the Keto diet.

I plateaued, losing no weight at all, even when trying to eat less. But then I found out about the ketogenic diet through a friend.

Keto sounded like something I could stick with with no problem, and I would say it has helped me get out of that weight plateau. I started eating a lot less carbohydrates and sugars. Also, I got rid of everything that was not compatible with this diet in my pantry: cookies, crackers, potatoes, because I knew that if I had it, I would end up eating it.

I was very strict, paying close attention to my net carb intake, but still eating good, healthy foods like healthy fats and lean meats. I also made sure to stay in the 1200-1500 calorie range, to keep losing weight. This is what a typical day looked like on my diet:

• Breakfast: eggs and bacon, and coffee with cream and stevia.

• Lunch: salad with tuna and more vegetables, with cheese and avocado.

• Dinner: an omelette with cheese and vegetables to accompany.

• To snack on: cheese puffs (my favorite) and sometimes peanut butter.

I should also add that I didn't get the dreaded keto flu like many others. For the first few days, I felt a little disoriented, but otherwise I was fine.

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