Veganism Ruined My Bench Press

Bioavailability

Not all protein is created equal. Plant protein has lower bioavailability and often lacks a complete amino acid profile compared to whey or meat. You need to eat *more* of it to get the same effect.

Volume of Food

To get 200g of protein from lentils, you have to eat a bucket of lentils. The fiber load can lead to bloating and digestive distress, making it hard to train hard.

Creatine & Carnitine

These performance enhancers are found naturally in red meat. Vegans often have lower baseline levels unless they supplement heavily.

It Can Be Done

But it's playing the game on Hard Mode. You have to be a scientist with your food combining. Respect to those who do it, but don't pretend it's easier.