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We're coming to you with a dynamic guest: Dani Taylor is a vegan figure competitor and champion. That's right, she's a bodybuilder built from pure plants! She's incredibly healthy and strong now, but she grew up eating a diet that consisted primarily of processed foods and little produce. She reached 210 pounds at 16 years old, but then switched to a plant-based diet at 17 and began to lose weight and take her health into her own hands. She eventually found strength training and began to learn more about food. And she only went up from there! Flash forward to today, and she is the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and PlantBuilt.com, which is a nonprofit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries. Talk about combining your passions together to make positive change! Dani is a Certified Personal Trainer with the AFAA, Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition with Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, and is Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. She loves to work with women who have always been too nervous to lift weights and dives into that topic on today's show. Listen to this episode to learn more about this powerhouse, Dani Taylor! “I always try to encourage people to appreciate where their body is at right now, even if it is not ultimately where they want to end up. I promise that there are some really good things about what your body is doing for you, right now, even if you don't love how it looks.” -  Dani Taylor   What we discussed:  Why Dani went vegetarian and then vegan  How Dani got into weight lifting and exercising  What it was like in the fitness world being vegan when there were few known vegan bodybuilders to look up to  How much protein is too much protein?  How to deal with disordered eating while focusing on and building your body with specific fitness goals  Why women aren't as likely to weight lift, and what they need to know about weight lifting  Dani's thoughts on fasting What PCOS is, and how does it affect Dani? Dani's view on “cheat meals/days”   Resources: VeganProteins.com PlantBuilt.com   Connect with Switch4Good   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   Podcast Chat Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT   Website - https://switch4good.org/

Giacomo Marchese is an online vegan athlete coach and co-founder of VeganProteins.com and the nonprofit organization PlantBuilt. In this episode, Giacomo speaks with host Sean Russell to share his vegan and fitness journey, dispels some myths about nutrition, as well as tips and hacks for maintaining your motivation. Thank you for listening! **** If you are a fan of this podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than one minute and helps us spread the vegan message and book hard-to-reach guests. For show notes and past episodes visit soflovegans.com/podcast To ask a question, visit speakpipe.com/Soflovegans Interested in sponsoring the SoFlo Vegans Podcast? Please fill out the form. Follow SoFlo Vegans: https://twitter.com/soflovegans (Twitter) https://instagram.com/soflovegans (Instagram) https://facebook.com/soflovegans (Facebook) https://youtube.com/soflovegans (YouTube)

If you want to learn how to optimize your workouts and understand how to get in peak shape as a vegan, this conversation is for you! Today I am talking to the power couple, Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese. They are vegan badasses and founders of the vegan body building platform VeganProteins.com as well as PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organization of strength-based athletes who compete to raise awareness for veganism and to support animal rescues. Today we are taking a deep dive into all aspects of optimizing physical and mental performance in order to compete at the top of your game as an athlete and human being. In my conversation with Dani and Giacomo, you'll learn: -Dani and Giacomo's body building backgrounds...02:30 -It wasn't genetic after all! Dani's weight transformation...05:15 -The impact veganism has had on both of their lives...08:00 -The main difference between vegan bodybuilding and regular bodybuilding...11:45 -The unique challenges of vegan bodybuilding...14:30 -"Where do you get your protein?" the #1 question...20:35 -Blood panels are great resources to discover nutrient deficiencies...24:45 -How vegan values impact other areas of their lives...27:40 -The disconnect: animal lovers who don't have compassion for ALL animals...31:15 -Lab produced, cruelty free meat is in the works right now...35:00 -Discipline is the common thread in business building and bodybuilding...39:20 -The tools they have for clients to move through blocks...42:00 -Common misconceptions about bodybuilding...45:00 -Hacks to gaining muscle...46:55 -Dream abs; their approach to achieve popping abs...52:30 -Gender differences to keep in mind with body building...57:45 -How to stay healthy physically and mentally in the body image driven industry...1:02:30 -Plant Built: a community for vegan athletes...1:05:40 -Practices that have elevated Dani and Giacomo's lives...1:08:10 Featured resources: https://www.veganproteins.com (Vegan Proteins website) https://www.plantbuilt.com (Plant Built website) Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/VeganProteins (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/veganproteins/ (Instagram)

Lisa is joined by Dani Taylor a vegan figure competitor and champion, the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and also co-founder of PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries.Lisa and Dani talk about Reaching Big Fitness Goals, being a vegan, and more! As the head coach at VeganProteins, Dani pioneered our training and nutrition approaches and has taught each Vegan Proteins Coach thoroughly.Dani grew up in a very unhealthy environment, eating a diet made of predominantly processed foods and very little produce.  She reached 210 pounds at 16 years old old despite becoming a vegetarian at age 12.  After going vegan at age 17, she began to lose weight and take her health into her own hands.  She found strength training and began to learn more about proper nutrition and never went back.  Over the next few years, Dani lost 80 pounds and gained a whole new life!After being shot down by many coaches when she was younger for her vegan lifestyle, she has never let the naysayers stand in her way or anyone else's when it comes to achieving fitness goals as a vegan. Helping people become more confident in themselves via exercise and a healthy diet and mindset is what motivates her on a daily basis. She believes in honoring your body by treating it well and listening to it, while simultaneously challenging it and never becoming stagnant.She especially enjoys working with women who have always been too nervous to lift weights, and loves seeing the confidence that clients see when they realize their own strength for the first time! She also enjoys teaching women that food is not something to be afraid of, but rather a gift we give our bodies to fuel it all the way through life.She also specializes in vegan figure competition prep using evidence-based approaches and many years of personal coaching experience to help people achieve a shredded look to be competitive on stage in natural bodybuilding competitions.Dani is a Certified Personal Trainer with the AFAA, Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition with Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, and is Precision Nutrition Level1 Certified.

"Be kinder to yourself. That is the number one thing that a lot of people could do to improve their own lives. Start to pay attention to the things you say about yourself."Today's guest is Dani Taylor. She is a vegan figure competitor and champion, the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and also co-founder of PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organisation who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries. She specialises in vegan figure competition prep using evidence-based approaches and many years of personal coaching experience to help people achieve a shredded look to be competitive on stage in natural bodybuilding competitions.Video version: https://youtu.be/TKxRZQpmLjQThe key topics in today's episode:03:15 - Body dysmorphia amongst bodybuilders 06:00 - Defining what healthy is07:45 - Red flags with unhealthy mental health12:00 - Sacrificing unnecessarily 15:00 - Sustainably exercising18:00 - Recovery on a plant-based diet19:30 - Macro spreads23:00 - How many calories should you be eating24:30 - The 1,200 calorie diet30:30 - When to set goals38:00 - Dealing with roadblock42:00 - Cheat meals45:45 - Accountability partners49:00 - What to leave behind in 2021Connect with Dani:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/veganproteins/Website | https://www.veganproteins.com/Website | https://www.veganstrong.com/ Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscles-by-brussels-radio/id944796307Connect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify | Stitcher |Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace

How do vegans get their protein? Vegan bodybuilders Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese of VeganProteins.com answer this question, and a heck of a lot more: long-term habit change, strength training on a vegan diet, and reaching big fitness goals.  They travel with the Vegan Strong team and co-founded PlantBuilt.com, an NPO of vegan strength athletes who compete  to raise awareness for veganism and money for animal rescue sanctuaries. Eat plants; lift heavy: this is how!

Dani Taylor and Giacomo are vegan bodybuilders. Sounds a little bit like an oxymoron, right? But these two married athletes are amazing examples for how you can be plant-based, strong, and champions. In this podcast, Dani, Taylor and Sonya sat down to talk about how to be a vegan bodybuilder, what steps to take to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, and their work coaching through VeganProtein.com.  Dani is a vegan figure competitor and champion. She co-founded VeganProteins.com and PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries, with Giacomo.  As VeganProteins head coach, Dani helps women build confidence to lift weights for the first time and find their strength. She also specializes in vegan figure competition prep to help people prepare for competition. Giacomo is an assistant coach through VeganProteins and works with clients on a daily basis to help them reach their bodybuilding and powerlifting goals. Giacomo has been vegan for over 10 years and involved with fitness for over 20 years. In this episode, you'll hear more from Dani and Giacomo about VeganProteins, becoming vegan, maintaining strength and weight for competition and the discipline for their success. Key Takeaways What is Vegan Strong Typical day of eating for a vegan bodybuilder How to get leaner and lose weight - what you may not know Learning to love vegetables Curiosity into action How to not be afraid of consequences The first steps for the plant-curious How to learn to cook Creating balance when you have intense singular focus How to have the discipline to achieve a great physique  How to get back on track

“You have to be willing to put yourself first and that's really a hard habit to get into if you've not done it before. But until you do that you're going to keep finding reasons to not do the thing that you really want.” - Dani Taylor   Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I'm your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Dani Taylor as we discuss strategies for your transformational new year! From the idea of being vegan two decades ago to the present world, we will tackle these topics today. Dani Taylor is a vegan figure competitor and champion, the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and also co-founder of PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries. In this episode, we cover   [00:01 - 06:18] Dani on Bodybuilding and the Road to Veganism [06:19 - 09:13] How Being Vegan Looked Like Twenty Years Ago [09:14 - 16:03] Getting into Bodybuilding on Training and Competitions [16:04 - 26:31] Recognizing Realistic Goals with Sustainability [26:32 - 30:58] Why Boring Shouldn't Be Too Bad [30:59 - 39:08] Steps to Take for a Transformational New Year [39:09 - 45:04] Cultivating the Habit of Putting Yourself First [45:05 - 46:56] Closing Segment Key Quotes   “Maybe you have more control over this than you thought you did. And that's what got me to actually learn something about nutrition and exercise and sort of taking my health into my own hands. So it started for ethical reasons. And then all of the other reasons sort of followed suit.” - Dani Taylor   “You can look like you're in phenomenal shape, and not actually be very healthy.” - Dani Taylor   “My number one regret was that I didn't start lifting right out of the gate. I should have started lifting right at the beginning. And I actually think that today, my body would be different if I had done it from the beginning.” - Dani Taylor “I wish people focus more on building muscle and less on losing fat.” - Dani Taylor       Connect with Dani   Coaching: https://www.veganproteins.com/ (https://www.veganproteins.com/)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganproteins/ (https://www.instagram.com/veganproteins/)  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganProteins (https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganProteins)  Podcast: https://www.veganproteins.com/category/podcast/ (https://www.veganproteins.com/category/podcast/)        About me My name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan: 1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit   2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder 3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckiesigouin/  4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity 5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan   Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

This conversation is with Dani Taylor, a vegan figure competitor and champion, fitness coach, and the co-founder of VeganProteins.com. Dani coaches her clients from a base of deep personal understanding of body weight struggles. She actually grew up in a very unhealthy environment and reached 210 pounds at 16 years old despite becoming a vegetarian at age 12. But after going vegan at age 17, she began to lose weight and take her health into her own hands. She found strength training and began to learn more about proper nutrition and she never looked. Over the next few years, Dani lost 80 pounds and gained a whole new life! After being shot down by many coaches when she was younger for her vegan lifestyle, she has never let the naysayers stand in her way or anyone else's when it comes to achieving fitness goals as a vegan. Helping people become more confident in themselves via exercise and a healthy diet and mindset is what motivates her on a daily basis. We cover: How Dani lost 80 pounds Her love for strength training Common misconceptions about bodybuilding What to know before entering a fitness competition Why women should lift weights Whether you need cardio to remain lean The importance of habits and routines How to successfully approach big goals   What to consider when setting a fitness goal Why life isn't always better when you hit your goal weight How to enjoy the journey (and not fixate on outcomes) A healthy approach to weight loss If you need to track macronutrients Keto diets and quick weight loss If it is ok to feel hungry when losing weight Connect with Dani on Instagram: @veganproteins | Facebook @VeganProteins  | YouTube @VeganProteins If you want to work with Dani: https://www.veganproteins.com/personal-training/ Resources: Website: VeganBodybuilding.com Podcast: Episode #1 with Robert Cheeke Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled That's all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review!  *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Giacomo is the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and co-founded PlantBuilt.com, a non-profit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farms sanctuaries. As an assistant coach, Giacomo works in daily communications with coaching clients. Giacomo also uses his unique strengths to ensure the client is getting the best programming and guidance they can from the VeganProteins team. Giacomo has been vegan for over ten years. He has been involved with fitness for over 20 years in many different arenas, specializing in coaching others, and actively competes in bodybuilding and powerlifting specifically. Giacomo uses strength-based sports & travels to various Vegan Festivals across the country to raise awareness for animal rights and welfare. Giacomo has coached clients at NYSC, Bally's Sports Club, and LA Fitness. Currently, he coaches clients online for VeganProteins and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. To connect with Giacomo: Website: https://www.veganproteins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesbybrussels/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganProteins

In this episode we talked about;-Common myths about plant-based diets-Benefits of a plant-based diet for hormone health, weight loss, and gaining muscle-Where do you get your protein? Don' t worry we talk about that-Soy. Is it good or bad for you?-Tips and strategies to transition toward a more plant-based diet-Tips for weight loss, which includes more than just diet Dani Taylor is a natural bodybuilding figure champion, the co-founder of VeganProteins.com, co-manager of the Vegan Strong Team, and also co-founder of Team PlantBuilt, the largest team of vegan strength athletes in the world.  She grew up in a very unhealthy household and reached 210 pounds by high school. After going vegan for ethical reasons, she began to lose weight and soon found a love of weight-lifting.  The combination of a plant-based diet and lifting caused her to lose 90 pounds and turn her health around, eventually going on to win multiple figure competitions.  Since then she has become a certified strength and conditioning coach and has coached over a thousand other vegans on their own bodybuilding journeys.  Connect with Dani at;Websites: VeganProteinsVeganStrongSocial Media:Muscles By Brussels RadioVeganProteins YouTube Channel@VeganProteins@MusclesbybrusselsLet's stay connected; Website; www.amala-living.comIG: @kimbilyk_Interested in 1-1 coaching? Book a discover call here https://calendly.com/amalaliving/discovery-call

I'm honored to have entrepreneur, coach, and bodybuilder Dani Taylor in this episode. Dani wasn't always into fitness, though, and she actually grew up overweight and was eventually obese before transitioning to a vegan diet and learning to lift weights. We discuss her plant-based journey, tips for exercising at home, plant-based food, and more! To connect with Dani: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganproteins/ -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganProteins/videos

“It's important to focus on listening to your body, think about how it's responding, and what you're getting out of it. It's really easy to be inspired by other people, and to think that that's gonna work for you. And it's the person, it's problematic when you're inspired by one person's process, because their path is probably different than yours. And also their bodies are different from yours.” - Giacomo Marchese   Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I'm your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, we are with Giacomo Marchese from VeganProteins.com as he discusses some practical tips to adhere to on our way to creating our New Year's Resolutions. This reveals the importance of dreaming and careful planning to ensure the momentum of habit-building. Giacomo is the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and also co-founded PlantBuilt.com, a non profit organization of strength based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries. In this episode, we cover   [00:01 - 07:12] Initiating the Veganism Advocacy through Non-Profit Organizations [07:13 - 11:14] The Spiritual, Emotional, and Practical Implications of Being Vegan [11:15 - 15:29] Allow Yourself to Dream then Plan Realistically [15:30 - 19:10] Habit-Building: Working with It, not Against It [19:11 - 22:18] Biting the Bullet of False Starts via Consistency [22:19 - 25:38] The Dangers of Over-Celebrating Small Wins [25:39 - 32:51] The Virtue of Listening to Your Body [32:52 - 38:39] Closing Segment Key Quotes   “It's about something bigger than ourselves. And it's not even about the team or the individual. It's the passion, that we have a message out there of compassion, as a collective.” - Giacomo Marchese   “Some of the bad habits will just disappear, some of them will stick. And as you discover which one to stick in, you start to ask yourself, why you look at your look at, like, what's triggering that, and you do a little bit of that work. But good habits are simple. And it starts with the basics.” - Giacomo Marchese   “Sometimes when you're a little too flexible, you start to make excuses for yourself. And it can be hard to get out of that kind of cycle. So if you say to yourself, like my goal is not negotiable, then the logical process is that you will find a path to get there that won't consume you. And it will be a healthy path. And you'll still get the same exact results, probably better because you won't be stressed out.” - Giacomo Marchese       Connect with Giacomo   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesbybrussels/ (https://www.instagram.com/musclesbybrussels/)  https://www.veganproteins.com/ (https://www.veganproteins.com/)  Plant Built Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PlantBuilt/ (https://www.instagram.com/PlantBuilt/)  https://www.plantbuilt.com/ (https://www.plantbuilt.com/)  https://www.veganstrong.com/ (https://www.veganstrong.com/)      About me My name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan: 1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit   2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder 3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckiesigouin/  4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity 5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan   Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential...

If you want to be more efficient and effective with your workouts, and understand what it really takes to get in phenomenal shape as a vegan, this episode is calling your name!Besides being all-around badasses, my friends Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese are co-founders of VeganProteins.com, as well as PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organization of strength-based vegan athletes who compete together to raise awareness for veganism and money for rescued animals at farm sanctuaries.  Dani Taylor is a natural bodybuilding figure champion who grew up in a very unhealthy household and reached 210 pounds by high school. After going vegan for ethical reasons, she began to lose weight and soon found a love of weight-lifting.  The combination of a plant-based diet and lifting caused her to lose 90 pounds and turn her health around, eventually going on to win multiple figure competitions.  Since then she has become a certified strength and conditioning coach and has coached over a thousand other vegans on their own bodybuilding journeys.  Giacomo has been vegan for over 10 years and involved with fitness for over 20 years. He actively competes in bodybuilding and powerlifting, is a master coach and trainer, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University Together they are a powerhouse couple making waves in the vegan fitness world, all while spending time and energy raising awareness and supporting other animal rescue organizations. You're in for a treat and will undoubtedly take away actionable steps you can take to become a healthier, stronger version of yourself on every level!Full Show Notes Click HERE

Find Dani online instagram.com/veganproteins/ instagram.com/plantbuilt/ Dani's Youtube Channel Danis Podcast "Muscles by Brussels radio" veganproteins.com/personal-training/   Follow me on social media My Instagram (best place to reach me) My Youtube   Timestamps 00:00: Introduction 01:10: Dani's story 07:20: How to transition to a vegan diet. 09:35: Bioavailability of protein. 14:15: Decent sources of protein as a vegan. 16:30: Other issues within switching from a standard to a vegan diet. 19:10: Why veganism is very stigmatising, and how to speak about veganism with others. 24:00: the beauty of the evidence-based fitness community. 25:20: Why veganism, how to view it. 28:30: Bulking on a vegan diet 34:00: Vitamin b12 38:00: Joe Rogan, starting conversations and critical thinking. 43:30: How did you go about defining your niche. 47:25: How to become vegan. 51:20: where to find Dani online   If you would like to support the show there are a few ways to do so!  1. Leave a review on iTunes 2. share the show with others 3. Send feedback or critiques of the show to Walshammy@gmail.com or James_walsham on Instagram 4. For all business enquiries please contact Walshammy@gmail.com 

Giacomo Marchese is a successful natural bodybuilder and coach, but he wasn’t always the epitome of perfect health.   After discovering the sport of bodybuilding at a young age, Giacomo became severely anorexic, forcing him to step away from competitions for several years.   After overcoming his eating disorder and harnessing a healthier mindset around food and exercise, Giacomo eventually made his way back to what he loves and now coaches others in bodybuilding and general   weight loss and fitness. His secret weapon? Sleep, hydration, and a plant-based diet!   In this episode we discuss:   - Giacomo’s struggle with anorexia.   - How to get enough protein (spoiler, everything has protein)   - Society’s misplaced obsession with macronutrients   - Giacomo recommends a blend of pea and rice for the optimum, easy-to-digest protein powder.   - Giacomo’s go-to meals   - Dinner: Baked potato, Beyond Meat burger patty, side of broccoli   - Breakfast: Bowl of oats with fresh fruit   - Giacomo’s tips to lose weight on a vegan diet:   - Get enough sleep (7 - 9 hours)   - Hydration is crucial (¾ - 1 ½ gallons, daily)   - Eat plenty of vegetables   - Keep a food journal   - Follow and support Giacomo on Instagram @muslesbybrussels and visit his website, Veganproteins.com   Connect with Switch4Good   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood   switch4good.org

Go ahead and ask the vegan "where do you get your protein?" one more time. I dare you! Haha. In all seriousness this question still stumps people to this day. Fear not. We're putting this question to rest once and for all with the mother load of episodes from your friends at VeganProteins. Tune in to find out what sources we prefer, how much protein we suggest consuming, and more.   RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport). Signup here: bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence based fitness community.   PRODUCTS: Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ 

SHOW NOTES: It’s been almost 10 years since VeganProteins was incepted. Up until last year, we were primarily a supplement store for the community. You could say that understanding what kind of supplementation works for vegan athletes has and continues to be a big passion of ours. Ironically, we have not yet talked about supplementation, even though we’ve been researching it for over a decade. There’s a reason for this. Tune in to today’s episode to find out why. In this weeks episode we will be discussing what we find is necessary, effective, and ineffective in the world of supplements. There are SO many supplements out there and it can get very pricey to keep up with pre-workout, post-workout and daily supplements both for performance and for overall health. We’re looking forward to finally opening up this discussion and hearing your thoughts as well. SHOW SPONSOR: To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at healthiq.com/veganproteins or mention the promo code VEGANPROTEINS when you talk to a Health IQ agent Get 10% off Testa DHA/EPA Microalgae Oil. https://www.Testa-omega3.com/en_us Coupon code: veganproteins ONLINE COACHING: https://www.veganproteins.com/personal-training/ If you’re interested in receiving one on one online coaching from us you can find out further details & book your consultation. PRODUCTS: Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ COMMUNITY: Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2014954931864252/

It’s hard to imagine, but picture yourself being whisked away to a vegan city on the sea with over 2,000 like minded individuals with access to over 150 lectures, fitness and yoga classes, cooking and healing workshops, and pretty much all you can eat vegan food! Not only did we have the ability to absorb all of the latest and greatest talks on a plant-based diet, environmental advocacy, and animal rights, we also got to travel in style. With the ability to visit several islands across the Caribbean and bond with fellow vegan superheroes in an intimate setting, there was not a single moment we won’t treasure for years to come. As a matter of fact, we have already committed to speaking and teaching classes on the 2019 vegan cruise from March 3rd - 14th. And we’d love to hang with you! Right now, the Holistic Holiday At Sea is offering the lowest rate for this trip that will be offered for those who book before April 27th. You can reserve your spot with a small down payment that is 100% refundable as well. So if this is something you’re considering, now is the time to get in on it. Mention “VeganProteins” when you book and you’ll also get $50 in onboard credit. We’ll also be tossing in some other special gifts for those who are joining us. So do contact us to let us know you’re coming so we can hook you up. Hope to see you next year! For more info and bookings: bit.ly/thevegancruise

SHOW NOTES: In this episode we interview vegan scientist, powerlifter and figure competitor Anastasia Zinchenko about how to arm yourself against pseudoscience and bogus claims in the health and fitness industries. We also discus popular dietary myths, and at the end, we tell you how to get a VeganProteins care package from us! ONLINE COACHING If you're interested in receiving one on one online coaching from us you can find out further details & book your consultation here: http://veganproteins.com/personal-training/ PRODUCTS Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Macro Starter Kit (includes ebook and one time macro calculations):http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/macrostarterkit/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ COMMUNITY Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2014954931864252/?ref=br_rs

SHOW NOTES: In this week's episode, Dani and Giacomo of VeganProteins.com, talk about some of the major components of setting up a fat loss or "cutting" meal plan. They also review Beyond Meat's Beast burger and tell you all about it. ONLINE COACHING If you're interested in receiving one on one online coaching from us you can find out further details & book your consultation here: http://veganproteins.com/personal-training/ PRODUCTS Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Macro Starter Kit (includes ebook and one time macro calculations):http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/macrostarterkit/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ COMMUNITY Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2014954931864252/?ref=br_rs

SHOW NOTES: In our first ever podcast, Giacomo Marchese and Dani Taylor, co-owners of VeganProteins.com and co-founders of Team PlantBuilt, talk about getting through the hustle and bustle holiday season without losing sight of your fitness and health goals. They also review their current favorite gym gadget and do a short Q&A. ONLINE COACHING If you're interested in receiving one on one online coaching from us you can find out further details & book your consultation here: http://veganproteins.com/personal-training/ PRODUCTS Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Macro Starter Kit (includes ebook and one time macro calculations):http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/macrostarterkit/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: http://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ COMMUNITY Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2014954931864252/?ref=br_rs

In this episode, I interview the team captain, and cofounder of the vegan physique team known as Plantbuilt, Giacomo Marchese. With 5 first place wins in the bodybuilding and the bikini divisions, and nearly every team member placing, vegans have created a very strong impression in the fitness community. Could this event possibly proved that in order to get the BEST natural physique, will athletes who are not vegan be as a disadvantage? We discuss this in the show. Find out how 15+ vegan contestants did, and how the sport of natural bodybuilding will never ever be the same. Also find out what the future of Plantbuilt looks like and how you can get involved. Giacomo, good friends with Robert Cheeke, was one of the first raw vegan bodybuilding competitors and was featured in Robert Cheeke's book, Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness. He is also the co-founder of VeganProteins.com. You can learn more about Giacomo and the Plantbuilt team, as well as find out how to become part of next year's team by going to the website below: http://PlantBuilt.com http://VeganProteins.com Enjoy! Thomas Tadlock, M.S. http://VeganMuscleBook.com