When Wren Sparks went vegan, she expected to feel lighter and more energized. But instead, she noticed something frustrating—despite eating what she thought were “healthy” meals, her weight plateaued and her energy dipped. “I was eating tons of fruit, rice, and veggies,” she says. “But I was hungry an hour later.”
That’s when she realized what was missing: protein.
Wren began researching high-protein options for vegans and quickly discovered it wasn’t about eating more—it was about eating smarter. Instead of rice-heavy bowls, she started building meals around legumes, tofu, lentils, and quinoa. “I didn’t cut carbs,” she explains. “I just made sure protein was the foundation.”
She also learned to space her protein throughout the day. A smoothie with pea protein in the morning. A chickpea salad at lunch. Tempeh stir-fry for dinner. The difference was almost immediate—she felt fuller, more energized, and the number on the scale began to shift naturally.
But more importantly, her mindset changed. “I stopped seeing weight loss as the goal,” Wren says. “It became a side effect of nourishing my body properly.”
Now, she shares her approach with others who want to lose weight on a plant-based path—without hunger or deprivation. “Vegan diets don’t have to be light,” she says. “They can be powerful, satisfying, and strong—just like us.”
