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Nutrition by Victoria provides all you need to know about human nutrition in order to start achieving your unique health and fitness goals with a plant-based vegan diet, today!
The information included on this site is an accumulation of ongoing research, experience, observation, education, and personal testimony.
Adopting a plant-based vegan diet contributes positively to the health and well-being of yourself and others (including animals), the sustainability of the earth’s resources, and the protection of the environment.
The information included on this site is an accumulation of ongoing research, experience, observation, education, and personal testimony.
Adopting a plant-based vegan diet contributes positively to the health and well-being of yourself and others (including animals), the sustainability of the earth’s resources, and the protection of the environment.
About Victoria
Credentials
M.S. Human Nutrition (University of Bridgeport)
B.S. Biology (Penn State University)
Certified Yoga Instructor
M.S. Human Nutrition (University of Bridgeport)
B.S. Biology (Penn State University)
Certified Yoga Instructor
My Story
After leading a fairly healthy adolescence and successful collegiate athletic career, a series of health issues began to hinder my life experience. The clinical diagnosis included anemia, IBS, gastroparesis, irregular menstruation, and anxiety. Despite seeking conventional medical treatment and taking various medications, my health continued to suffer.
In an effort to control my health and my weight (which was constantly up and down), I experimented with a variety of trending diet approaches (low calorie, low carb/high protein, herbal supplements and stimulants, vegetarianism, veganism, raw foods, and intermittent fasting). The end result was an eating disorder and worse health than where I started!
In 2012, I came across Durianrider and Freelee the Banana Girl on Youtube, and finally figured out what was causing my poor health condition: chronic, insufficient carbohydrate calorie intake. Conventional diet advice had me believing that carbohydrates were the problem, when in fact, my poor body had been suffering simply from not eating enough of them! Combining this realization with my education and the research of plant-based doctors like Dr. Neal Barnard (see resources), the ultimate healing protocol was established!
In an effort to control my health and my weight (which was constantly up and down), I experimented with a variety of trending diet approaches (low calorie, low carb/high protein, herbal supplements and stimulants, vegetarianism, veganism, raw foods, and intermittent fasting). The end result was an eating disorder and worse health than where I started!
In 2012, I came across Durianrider and Freelee the Banana Girl on Youtube, and finally figured out what was causing my poor health condition: chronic, insufficient carbohydrate calorie intake. Conventional diet advice had me believing that carbohydrates were the problem, when in fact, my poor body had been suffering simply from not eating enough of them! Combining this realization with my education and the research of plant-based doctors like Dr. Neal Barnard (see resources), the ultimate healing protocol was established!
Before and After
May 2014-October 2014-March 2015
Soon after adopting a high carbohydrate, low fat, plant-based vegan, unlimited calorie diet, I initially gained 60 lbs (125lbs to 185lbs, I'm 5'11.5). This was due to adaptive thermogensis and the resulting hyperphagia from years of not eating enough carbohydrate calories. Within weeks on the new diet protocol, the metabolic damage I had accrued began to reverse, and my overall state of health and vitality improved dramatically. My menstrual cycle normalized, digestive disorder improved, anxiety calmed down, and energy returned.
Within two years of following a high carb, low fat, plant-based vegan diet and healthy lifestyle, I lost over 30 lbs and have kept it off for good! I now experience an excellent level of health and fitness, and am able to effortlessly maintain a lean body weight year-round while eating as much as I want everyday!
I’ve also had the joy of experiencing two healthy vegan pregnancies, and giving birth to two healthy little girls, whom thrived on my breast milk and continue to thrive on a plant-based vegan diet!
Within two years of following a high carb, low fat, plant-based vegan diet and healthy lifestyle, I lost over 30 lbs and have kept it off for good! I now experience an excellent level of health and fitness, and am able to effortlessly maintain a lean body weight year-round while eating as much as I want everyday!
I’ve also had the joy of experiencing two healthy vegan pregnancies, and giving birth to two healthy little girls, whom thrived on my breast milk and continue to thrive on a plant-based vegan diet!
My Diet and Lifestyle
The macronutrient ratio of my diet is and has been roughly 90% carbohydrate, 5% fat, and 5% protein since 2012. My daily calorie intake ranges from 2500-4000 calories a day depending on my activity level. Rawtil4 is my favorite way to eat with unlimited sweet fruit during the day, and low fat starches (rice, potatoes) with vegetables for dinner. I will also have juice, table sugar, fat free candies/desserts, and fat free condiments per my appetite. My weekly activity includes cycling, jogging, walking, rebounding, and yoga. I average 8-10 hours of sleep per night and drink at least 3 liters of water a day. The supplements I take include vitamin B12 and vitamin D in the winter.