Originally Posted by wheatus

No problem building muscle at all. Really the hardest part about being vegan, like hanknstein said creating new habits, you are basically relearning how to eat. Its great that you have someone to guide you. There are a lot of other grains (should be basis of diet 6-10 servings a day) besides quinoa that can add variety. Oats, barley, rice and millet are easily found and cheap.