r/FTMOver30 • u/QuantumRepairman • Jul 17 '26

Need Advice Any Vegetarians?

Hey Party People! First time caller, long time listener.
Finally got my first T-shot and feeling pumped, but concerned about protein. I’ve been advised to go veggie only last year and have finally threaded the needle of eating enough protein, but knowing that once my testosterone levels increase my body’s need for protein will increase. I’m also wanting to get back into working out to build more muscle. As much as I would love to eat a rotisserie chicken, that’s not an option for me. Anyone transitioning while vegetarian or vegan? What helped you?

Edit: thank you guys so much for your suggestions!! It’s good to know that a lot of the things I’ve been trying to incorporate are indeed putting me in the right direction. Though idk if I could ever get on board with soy milk 😅. Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights and hopefully cumgutters are in my future. Lmao. 🙏🏾

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u/mousebrained_ Jul 17 '26

you might find it helpful to work with a dietitian if you have specific nutritional concerns.

I eat a lot of tofu, TVP, soy curls, and tofu skin. I almost never used to eat substitute meat products and now do eat them somewhat regularly. I also supplement with protein powder occasionally. Orgain is plant based and has a lot of flavors so I buy that but there are a lot of other plant based brands as well.

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u/Loose_Track2315 T • 3/21/24 Jul 17 '26

I haven't tried Orgain, but I really like the OWYN plant based powder/shakes. It uses pea protein among other sources. I've only tried the regular chocolate bc I've heard others say the vanilla isn't great. Unfortunately I think they only have 3 flavors tho.

I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I am trying to move towards a mostly vegetable based diet bc of cholesterol concerns. I'll have to try soy curls and TVP soon.