whether you are vegetarian or not the principles of weight management are the same: finding out the root causes of excess weight gain. first look at how you are eating? are you mindless about meals eating in front of the tv or grazing all day while doing other things. its best to pay attention and eat meals in a designated place. try to listen to cues of hunger and fullness. second is the type of food you are eating. if you allow dairy foods do you consume lots of cheese that is high in fat and calories? is your diet full of nutrient dense vegetarian foods like vegetables? do you eat sweets in moderation? balancing your food intake will help. lastly is activity. it sounds like you aren't doing much so finding ways to gradually increase your activity will help. for specialized help see a dietitian in your area. you can find one at eatright. org. here are some articles that can help: how to stop overeating how to lose weight safely vegetarian diet may help with weight loss good luck!
what are the best weight loss techniques and programs for vegetarians? . i would like to maintain a good weight with proper diet and i have pretty sedentary life style and i am a vegetarian - so need some techniques to have a proper weight and balanced diet.