Proving a point
Sharon heads up digital commerce in the highly competitive fast moving consumer goods sector. Now in her 40s, she worried that her vegetarian lifestyle might be a hurdle to building muscle and getting properly fit. Her main motivation was to prove that vegetarian eating didn’t have to be a barrier to real results, and to show others it’s possible to succeed in fitness on a vegetarian diet.
A lot of people may think that as a vegetarian, it’s hard for you to gain muscle. It’s hard for you to train. That’s not true.Sharon
A plan built for a vegetarian diet
Sharon’s coach understood the specific challenges of eating vegetarian while training seriously, and helped her identify the essential amino acids missing from a typical vegetarian diet. Partnering with someone who knew those needs in detail was, in her words, crucial. It was a small change to her supplementation that made a meaningful difference to her progress.
More energy, more consistency
The most significant change Sharon noticed was her energy levels through the day. She found herself facing daily challenges with more enthusiasm and vigour, a shift that carried into both her professional and personal life. Her friends noticed the difference too, and several started their own fitness journeys off the back of watching hers.
I’ve got friends who are also taking on their own fitness journey as a result of seeing mine.Sharon
Halving her body fat
Sharon’s hard work paid off: she cut her body fat in half, well beyond what she and her coach had originally set out to achieve. Her advice to other vegetarians starting out is straightforward: learn the specific nutritional needs of a vegetarian diet, don’t be afraid to ask for expert guidance, and treat the whole process as a marathon rather than a sprint.
It’s great that we achieved half the body fat. It’s actually a lot more than what we set out to achieve together.Sharon
Embarking on a fitness journey as a vegetarian felt like a long term commitment, but the payoff was real. Sharon sees it as proof that dedication and the right guidance matter far more than what’s on your plate.
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Just get started!Sharon
Coached at ATP Personal Training Singapore
