Vegetarian Diet: High Protein Plans & Weight Loss Tips

Vegetarians often need protein substitutes like paneer or quinoa to support intense activities like running. Learn why some gain weight on a meatless diet and how to ensure you're getting enough B12 for energy and muscle health.

Why would you GAIN weight after becoming a vegetarian?

6 Reasons Why People Gain Weight After Going Vegetarian

Published Dec,01 2015 | By Tammy and Lyssie Lakatos

Giving up meat and going vegetarian means you'll be healthy AND lose weight, right? Not necessarily.

Tammy Lakatos Shames and Lyssie Lakatos, The Nutrition Twins®, are twin sisters and nationally recognized registered dietitians and personal trainers with more than 15 years of experience. Through their books, media appearances, counseling, lectures and blogs, they’ve built a brand that empowers people to take charge of their health and make changes that last a life-time. The duo are the authors of "The Nutrition Twins’ Veggie Cure: Expert Advice and Tantalizing Recipes for Health, Energy and Beauty," "Fire Up Your Metabolism" and "The Secret To Skinny: How Salt Makes You Fat."