Hi Ghost, I was a vegan for 17 years, and lost a lot of weight. In fact, I really attribute much of my IBS to getting way out of balance on a vegan diet. During my Vegan years, I ate way too much fruit, and now realize that I developed a Fructose malabsorption that causes D every time I eat it now.
Anyway, I got down to a weight of 102lbs at my lowest point, at a height of 5'8", and almost said good bye to this world. It has been a long road back, but 40 lbs heavier, and all muscle, with around 8 percent bodyfat, I feel that I have reached a very good place, in terms of weight.
I have to say, that had I not given up my Vegan diet, I probably would not have made it. I first added in some eggs, and then some chicken, fish and turkey. I currently eat only about 6-8 oz of animal protein per day (mostly chicken and turkey) but it has made a huge difference in my life.
You can read a lot about people who have had trouble on Vegan diets at Beyond Veg.
Let me know if you need any more info, I would really like to help in any way I can, since I have been through the same thing that you are going through. I would definately cut back on the fruit, or maybe even eliminate it while you stabilize.
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Phil
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