The Vegan Gym Podcast Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:26:37 -0400 https://www.thevegangym.com en © 2026 The Vegan Gym Podcast yes Support this Podcast e53d62b7-1d74-5d1e-a1cb-94f1d19f9cac Leif Arnesen episodic false We’re on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) vegan, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, vegan nutrition, the vegan gym, veganism, vegan protein, vegan athlete, nimai delgado, rich roll Leif Arnesen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/emu8ihw2fcc3q4mvhm3u5plgdt7y?.jpg The Vegan Gym Podcast https://www.thevegangym.com July Health Check-In: Movement, Marriage, and Perspective July Health Check-In: Movement, Marriage, and Perspective We’re going to try something a little different today. This is our first monthly health and life check-in.

Our plan is to do these once a month as a way to reflect on what has been going well, what has been challenging, what we’re learning, and what we’re grateful for.

And honestly, even if no one else listens, I think we’ll get a lot out of doing these. It’s a good opportunity for us to reflect and have intentional conversations about real life, health, marriage, fitness, and everything in between.

We’ll both run through a few main categories:

  • Quick life updates
  • Top wins and challenges from the past month
  • Lessons and breakthroughs from the past month
  • Notes of appreciation and gratitude

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]]> We’re going to try something a little different today. This is our first monthly health and life check-in.

Our plan is to do these once a month as a way to reflect on what has been going well, what has been challenging, what we’re learning, and what we’re grateful for.

And honestly, even if no one else listens, I think we’ll get a lot out of doing these. It’s a good opportunity for us to reflect and have intentional conversations about real life, health, marriage, fitness, and everything in between.

We’ll both run through a few main categories:

  • Quick life updates
  • Top wins and challenges from the past month
  • Lessons and breakthroughs from the past month
  • Notes of appreciation and gratitude

Support the show

]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-19444685 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3530 full false The Menopause Masterclass Every Woman Needs The Menopause Masterclass Every Woman Needs In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Janine sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom for an in-depth conversation about menopause, aging, and how women can protect their long-term health with confidence.

Together, they unpack the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and why this transition can feel so challenging. From body composition and bone density to cardiovascular health, brain health, sleep, energy, and strength, Dr. Daphne explains what is actually happening inside the body and how women can take a proactive approach instead of feeling blindsided by the changes that often come with midlife.

They also tackle some of the most common questions and misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, osteoporosis, weight gain, gut health, libido, muscle loss, GLP-1 medications, and healthy aging. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Daphne emphasizes the importance of evidence-based information, personalized care, and building a strong foundation through nutrition, exercise, recovery, and education.

In this episode, we cover:

▸ What actually changes during menopause and why it impacts your entire body

▸ The biggest misconceptions women have about hormones and aging

▸ How menopause affects brain health, heart health, bone density, and body composition

▸ The truth about hormone replacement therapy and the lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative study

▸ Why muscle loss and osteoporosis are not inevitable parts of aging

▸ The LEAP framework for building stronger muscles and bones after 50

▸ How protein, resistance training, and movement support healthy aging

▸ The connection between menopause, gut health, and the microbiome

▸ What women should know about GLP-1 medications and preserving muscle mass

▸ How to think about libido, relationships, and sexual health during menopause

▸ The importance of becoming an informed advocate for your own health

▸ Trusted resources women can use to find evidence-based menopause information

If you're a woman approaching menopause, currently navigating menopause, or simply want to age with more strength, vitality, and confidence, this episode will give you practical tools and evidence-based insights to help you take control of your health for decades to come.

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✅ Take Dr. Daphne's MenoScore Assessment 

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching 

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer-turned-nutrition-nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Janine sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom for an in-depth conversation about menopause, aging, and how women can protect their long-term health with confidence.

Together, they unpack the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and why this transition can feel so challenging. From body composition and bone density to cardiovascular health, brain health, sleep, energy, and strength, Dr. Daphne explains what is actually happening inside the body and how women can take a proactive approach instead of feeling blindsided by the changes that often come with midlife.

They also tackle some of the most common questions and misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, osteoporosis, weight gain, gut health, libido, muscle loss, GLP-1 medications, and healthy aging. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Daphne emphasizes the importance of evidence-based information, personalized care, and building a strong foundation through nutrition, exercise, recovery, and education.

In this episode, we cover:

▸ What actually changes during menopause and why it impacts your entire body

▸ The biggest misconceptions women have about hormones and aging

▸ How menopause affects brain health, heart health, bone density, and body composition

▸ The truth about hormone replacement therapy and the lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative study

▸ Why muscle loss and osteoporosis are not inevitable parts of aging

▸ The LEAP framework for building stronger muscles and bones after 50

▸ How protein, resistance training, and movement support healthy aging

▸ The connection between menopause, gut health, and the microbiome

▸ What women should know about GLP-1 medications and preserving muscle mass

▸ How to think about libido, relationships, and sexual health during menopause

▸ The importance of becoming an informed advocate for your own health

▸ Trusted resources women can use to find evidence-based menopause information

If you're a woman approaching menopause, currently navigating menopause, or simply want to age with more strength, vitality, and confidence, this episode will give you practical tools and evidence-based insights to help you take control of your health for decades to come.

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✅ Take Dr. Daphne's MenoScore Assessment 

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching 

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer-turned-nutrition-nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Music Credit:

MB01VBQWSONPOBJ

Support the show

]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-19260738 Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 10049 full false If You’re a Woman 30–50, Listen to This Before It’s Too Late If You’re a Woman 30–50, Listen to This Before It’s Too Late In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to break down how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, clarity, and a proactive approach to your health.

They dive into what is actually happening in your body during this transition and why so many women feel caught off guard by changes in energy, mood, sleep, and body composition. As Dr. Daphne explains, these shifts can begin earlier than most women expect, often starting in the late 30s.

Instead of taking a reactive approach, this conversation focuses on how to set yourself up for a smoother, more optimal experience by focusing on the key foundations that truly matter.

In this episode, we cover:
▸ The biggest early signs your hormones are starting to shift and what most women miss
▸ How to actually reduce menopause symptoms instead of just managing them
▸ What to do in your 30s and 40s to set yourself up for an easier transition
▸ The truth about fertility, timing, and what most women are not told
▸ How to train and build muscle to support your hormones and metabolism
▸ Simple ways to track your health and understand what is normal for you
▸ The most important nutrition strategies, including protein, fiber, and key foods like soy
▸ Why sleep and recovery have a bigger impact than most people realize

✅ Take Dr. Daphne's MenoScore Assessment

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching

Support the show

]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to break down how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, clarity, and a proactive approach to your health.

They dive into what is actually happening in your body during this transition and why so many women feel caught off guard by changes in energy, mood, sleep, and body composition. As Dr. Daphne explains, these shifts can begin earlier than most women expect, often starting in the late 30s.

Instead of taking a reactive approach, this conversation focuses on how to set yourself up for a smoother, more optimal experience by focusing on the key foundations that truly matter.

In this episode, we cover:
▸ The biggest early signs your hormones are starting to shift and what most women miss
▸ How to actually reduce menopause symptoms instead of just managing them
▸ What to do in your 30s and 40s to set yourself up for an easier transition
▸ The truth about fertility, timing, and what most women are not told
▸ How to train and build muscle to support your hormones and metabolism
▸ Simple ways to track your health and understand what is normal for you
▸ The most important nutrition strategies, including protein, fiber, and key foods like soy
▸ Why sleep and recovery have a bigger impact than most people realize

✅ Take Dr. Daphne's MenoScore Assessment

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching

Support the show

]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-19110424 Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 6253 5 full true How I’m Designing My Diet to Live to 120+ (Without Obsessing Over Food) How I’m Designing My Diet to Live to 120+ (Without Obsessing Over Food) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin and I break down exactly how we are designing our diets to maximize healthspan, longevity, and performance without obsessing over food or making life miserable.

My goal is simple. Live to a healthy 120. Not just longer, but stronger, sharper, independent, and fully alive. We talk about the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why “healthy enough” is not the same as optimized, and how we are building a nutrition strategy that supports our future selves.

We walk through the core principles guiding our current approach, including simplicity, protein prioritization, longevity focused foods like broccoli sprouts and berries, reducing decision fatigue, and building health systems that run on autopilot. We also talk honestly about what it looks like to align your habits as a couple, and how to encourage healthier choices without creating tension or resentment.

If you want to build a diet that supports your 85 year old self while still enjoying your life right now, this episode will give you a practical blueprint.

In this episode, we cover:

▹ The difference between lifespan and healthspan

▹ How to design a longevity focused diet

▹ The power plate framework and protein priorities

▹ Why simplicity reduces food waste and decision fatigue

▹ The foods we eat daily for long term health

▹ How to build health systems that run on autopilot

▹ How small daily habits compound over decades

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/free-month?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=14-mar-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-4

✅ Check out my full day of eating video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDxcn7Oa_cY

✅ Try our free vegan nutrition calculator: https://calculator.thevegangym.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=14-mar-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-4

✅ Check out our Complete Vegan Nutrition Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJV_ZY6rXo8

✅ check out our fruit ranking video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ggMT2xjHc

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here

Support the show

]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin and I break down exactly how we are designing our diets to maximize healthspan, longevity, and performance without obsessing over food or making life miserable.

My goal is simple. Live to a healthy 120. Not just longer, but stronger, sharper, independent, and fully alive. We talk about the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why “healthy enough” is not the same as optimized, and how we are building a nutrition strategy that supports our future selves.

We walk through the core principles guiding our current approach, including simplicity, protein prioritization, longevity focused foods like broccoli sprouts and berries, reducing decision fatigue, and building health systems that run on autopilot. We also talk honestly about what it looks like to align your habits as a couple, and how to encourage healthier choices without creating tension or resentment.

If you want to build a diet that supports your 85 year old self while still enjoying your life right now, this episode will give you a practical blueprint.

In this episode, we cover:

▹ The difference between lifespan and healthspan

▹ How to design a longevity focused diet

▹ The power plate framework and protein priorities

▹ Why simplicity reduces food waste and decision fatigue

▹ The foods we eat daily for long term health

▹ How to build health systems that run on autopilot

▹ How small daily habits compound over decades

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/free-month?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=14-mar-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-4

✅ Check out my full day of eating video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDxcn7Oa_cY

✅ Try our free vegan nutrition calculator: https://calculator.thevegangym.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=14-mar-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-4

✅ Check out our Complete Vegan Nutrition Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJV_ZY6rXo8

✅ check out our fruit ranking video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ggMT2xjHc

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here

Support the show

]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-18805791 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 5515 4 full false Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits (And It’s Not Willpower) Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits (And It’s Not Willpower) Why do healthy habits feel so hard to stick to, even when you really want to change?

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we break down why willpower and motivation are the wrong tools for long-term health, and why most people fall off track despite their best intentions.

You’ll learn how human nature, delayed rewards, and daily friction quietly sabotage consistency, and how to replace “trying harder” with a simple framework that makes healthy habits feel easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable in real life.

If you’ve ever felt disciplined one week and completely off track the next, this episode will change how you think about nutrition, health, and habit-building.

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/free-month?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=06-feb-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-3

In this episode, we cover:

▹ Why willpower is not the real problem
▹ How human nature works against healthy habits
▹ What food noise and decision fatigue are really doing to you
▹ How to build win win habits that feel good now and later
▹ How to make healthy choices easier with simple systems

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle.

Music Credit:
MB01VBQWSONPOBJ

Support the show

]]> Why do healthy habits feel so hard to stick to, even when you really want to change?

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we break down why willpower and motivation are the wrong tools for long-term health, and why most people fall off track despite their best intentions.

You’ll learn how human nature, delayed rewards, and daily friction quietly sabotage consistency, and how to replace “trying harder” with a simple framework that makes healthy habits feel easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable in real life.

If you’ve ever felt disciplined one week and completely off track the next, this episode will change how you think about nutrition, health, and habit-building.

👉 Apply for a free month of 1-on-1 health and fitness coaching: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/free-month?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%2C-description%2C-podcast&utm_campaign=06-feb-2026-audio&utm_content=tvg-podcast-episode-3

In this episode, we cover:

▹ Why willpower is not the real problem
▹ How human nature works against healthy habits
▹ What food noise and decision fatigue are really doing to you
▹ How to build win win habits that feel good now and later
▹ How to make healthy choices easier with simple systems

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle.

Music Credit:
MB01VBQWSONPOBJ

Support the show

]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-18639082 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 5320 3 full false Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me In this episode, we dive deep into why your health must become your top priority — not someday, but today. I share the story of my cancer diagnosis at age 21, the mental and emotional toll it took, and how it completely reshaped the way I live my life. Erin and I talk honestly about the difference between being “healthy enough” and truly optimizing your health, and why waiting for a wake-up call is the worst strategy.

We also discuss how to build sustainable health systems without obsessing, how small daily habits compound into massive long-term results, and what your 85-year-old self will thank you for. If you’ve been putting your health on the back burner, this is your invitation to shift your mindset — and your future.

👉 Apply for a free month of coaching:

https://vegangym.co/free-month-podcast-2


In this episode, we cover:

▹ What cancer taught me about living with urgency
▹ Why most people wait too long to care about their health
▹ The difference between discipline and obsession
▹ How to build simple health systems into your life
▹ What your future self will regret if you don’t act now

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle.

Music Credit:
MB01VBQWSONPOBJ

Support the show

]]> In this episode, we dive deep into why your health must become your top priority — not someday, but today. I share the story of my cancer diagnosis at age 21, the mental and emotional toll it took, and how it completely reshaped the way I live my life. Erin and I talk honestly about the difference between being “healthy enough” and truly optimizing your health, and why waiting for a wake-up call is the worst strategy.

We also discuss how to build sustainable health systems without obsessing, how small daily habits compound into massive long-term results, and what your 85-year-old self will thank you for. If you’ve been putting your health on the back burner, this is your invitation to shift your mindset — and your future.

👉 Apply for a free month of coaching:

https://vegangym.co/free-month-podcast-2


In this episode, we cover:

▹ What cancer taught me about living with urgency
▹ Why most people wait too long to care about their health
▹ The difference between discipline and obsession
▹ How to build simple health systems into your life
▹ What your future self will regret if you don’t act now

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer turned nutrition nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

Now, our team is on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread.

Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and thrive on plants! 💪🌱

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevegangympage

DISCLOSURE

The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle.

Music Credit:
MB01VBQWSONPOBJ

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-18560878 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 4662 full false I got married! (life and health update) I got married! (life and health update) After a long break, The Vegan Gym Podcast is officially back. And instead of jumping straight into training and nutrition, I wanted to share a life and health update.

In this relaunch episode, I talk about getting married, rebuilding consistency after falling off with my health and fitness routine, and introducing my new podcast co-host, my wife, Erin. We share how we met through The Vegan Gym community, how our relationship developed, what it was like planning a fully vegan wedding, and why restarting the podcast now feels right.

We also talk honestly about what it looks like to lose momentum with your fitness, how I rebuilt a daily movement habit, and why consistency matters more than perfection. This episode sets the stage for the next chapter of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward.

If you have followed The Vegan Gym for a while, this episode will give you more context behind the scenes. And if you are new here, welcome. We are glad you are here. 😊

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fdBp5PL3VUI

Listen to more podcast episodes: https://thevegangym.com/podcast

Listen to Dr. Daphne's Thrive on Plants podcast: https://thriveonplants.buzzsprout.com/

Check out Dr. Daphne's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdaphnebascom/videos

Topics covered in this episode include:
▹ A personal life update and podcast relaunch
▹ How Erin went vegan and found The Vegan Gym
▹ How we met, dated long distance, and got engaged
▹ Planning and hosting a fully vegan wedding
▹ Falling off track with fitness and rebuilding consistency
▹ The future direction of The Vegan Gym Podcast

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]]> After a long break, The Vegan Gym Podcast is officially back. And instead of jumping straight into training and nutrition, I wanted to share a life and health update.

In this relaunch episode, I talk about getting married, rebuilding consistency after falling off with my health and fitness routine, and introducing my new podcast co-host, my wife, Erin. We share how we met through The Vegan Gym community, how our relationship developed, what it was like planning a fully vegan wedding, and why restarting the podcast now feels right.

We also talk honestly about what it looks like to lose momentum with your fitness, how I rebuilt a daily movement habit, and why consistency matters more than perfection. This episode sets the stage for the next chapter of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward.

If you have followed The Vegan Gym for a while, this episode will give you more context behind the scenes. And if you are new here, welcome. We are glad you are here. 😊

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fdBp5PL3VUI

Listen to more podcast episodes: https://thevegangym.com/podcast

Listen to Dr. Daphne's Thrive on Plants podcast: https://thriveonplants.buzzsprout.com/

Check out Dr. Daphne's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdaphnebascom/videos

Topics covered in this episode include:
▹ A personal life update and podcast relaunch
▹ How Erin went vegan and found The Vegan Gym
▹ How we met, dated long distance, and got engaged
▹ Planning and hosting a fully vegan wedding
▹ Falling off track with fitness and rebuilding consistency
▹ The future direction of The Vegan Gym Podcast

Subscribe to The Vegan Gym Podcast:

Website: https://thevegangym.com/podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vegan-gym-podcast/id1358557895?mt=2

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BXJKchXPkdatgfS0W1Xkn

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-18421630 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 4211 full false The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive into the Plant-Powered Blueprint, a holistic framework designed to help you optimize your health and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Leif breaks down the seven key elements of the blueprint. Discover how this framework simplifies health and fitness, making it both sustainable and achievable. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best.

Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting project he has been developing for years, a free vegan nutrition course called The Plant-Powered Body. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you master the essentials of plant-based nutrition and take control of your health. Whether you're new to plant-based nutrition or looking to refine your approach, The Plant-Powered Body course offers the tools and knowledge you need to thrive.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive into the Plant-Powered Blueprint, a holistic framework designed to help you optimize your health and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Leif breaks down the seven key elements of the blueprint. Discover how this framework simplifies health and fitness, making it both sustainable and achievable. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best.

Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting project he has been developing for years, a free vegan nutrition course called The Plant-Powered Body. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you master the essentials of plant-based nutrition and take control of your health. Whether you're new to plant-based nutrition or looking to refine your approach, The Plant-Powered Body course offers the tools and knowledge you need to thrive.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16741991 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 3152 full false Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World Olympic weightlifting legend and long-time vegan, Kendrick Farris, shares his extraordinary journey from the Olympic stage to embracing a plant-based lifestyle. He discusses his competitive mindset, camaraderie in the weightlifting community, and the transition to veganism.

Kendrick opens up about the challenges he faced when he made the switch in 2014, revealing how he fueled his body, overcame criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plant-based living, Kendrick shares how he's continued to thrive as an athlete, husband and father, while staying true to his values. Tune in for a compelling discussion on vegan power, resilience, and personal growth.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Olympic weightlifting legend and long-time vegan, Kendrick Farris, shares his extraordinary journey from the Olympic stage to embracing a plant-based lifestyle. He discusses his competitive mindset, camaraderie in the weightlifting community, and the transition to veganism.

Kendrick opens up about the challenges he faced when he made the switch in 2014, revealing how he fueled his body, overcame criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plant-based living, Kendrick shares how he's continued to thrive as an athlete, husband and father, while staying true to his values. Tune in for a compelling discussion on vegan power, resilience, and personal growth.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16571695 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 7356 full false Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix. Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix. In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Marc and his client Elyssa to discuss her transformative weight loss journey. Elyssa shares how, before joining VSA, she struggled to find a sustainable approach that worked for her long-term. It wasn’t until she teamed up with Marc that she began to shift her mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

Marc and Elyssa dive into the process of creating a personalized weight loss plan that fits into Elyssa’s life and focuses on building habits that would last. Their conversation highlights the power of mindset, consistency, and learning to love the process, factors that have helped Elyssa achieve lasting fat loss and intuitive eating.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Marc and his client Elyssa to discuss her transformative weight loss journey. Elyssa shares how, before joining VSA, she struggled to find a sustainable approach that worked for her long-term. It wasn’t until she teamed up with Marc that she began to shift her mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

Marc and Elyssa dive into the process of creating a personalized weight loss plan that fits into Elyssa’s life and focuses on building habits that would last. Their conversation highlights the power of mindset, consistency, and learning to love the process, factors that have helped Elyssa achieve lasting fat loss and intuitive eating.

CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16519987 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3989 full false Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works Are you struggling with Hashimoto’s or thyroid health challenges? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Sarah and Holly, a VSA athlete, to dive into the realities of living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and how a plant-based lifestyle can transform your health. Holly shares her personal journey of overcoming fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized coaching.

Coach Sarah breaks down practical strategies for managing Hashimoto’s, including reducing inflammation through plant-based nutrition, building muscle to combat fatigue, and prioritizing stress management and sleep. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, looking for natural ways to manage symptoms, or seeking hope and motivation, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories.

Don’t let Hashimoto’s define you. Discover how you can take charge of your health one step at a time.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Are you struggling with Hashimoto’s or thyroid health challenges? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Sarah and Holly, a VSA athlete, to dive into the realities of living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and how a plant-based lifestyle can transform your health. Holly shares her personal journey of overcoming fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized coaching.

Coach Sarah breaks down practical strategies for managing Hashimoto’s, including reducing inflammation through plant-based nutrition, building muscle to combat fatigue, and prioritizing stress management and sleep. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, looking for natural ways to manage symptoms, or seeking hope and motivation, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories.

Don’t let Hashimoto’s define you. Discover how you can take charge of your health one step at a time.

CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16472160 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2365 full false Rethink Your Limits: Breaking Barriers with Determination and Focus Rethink Your Limits: Breaking Barriers with Determination and Focus In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach and Powerlifter Arman Kehlhofer. Arman shares his inspiring journey to becoming an entirely plant-powered athlete, explaining how veganism came before weight training in his life.

Arman dives into valuable insights from his powerlifting experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but from showing up day after day, until lifting weights and training became a core part of his identity. This episode explores why falling in love with the process—rather than obsessing over results—is key to long-term success, and how these lessons can be applied to anyone’s health and fitness journey.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach and Powerlifter Arman Kehlhofer. Arman shares his inspiring journey to becoming an entirely plant-powered athlete, explaining how veganism came before weight training in his life.

Arman dives into valuable insights from his powerlifting experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but from showing up day after day, until lifting weights and training became a core part of his identity. This episode explores why falling in love with the process—rather than obsessing over results—is key to long-term success, and how these lessons can be applied to anyone’s health and fitness journey.

CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16397260 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3336 full false Turn Your Struggles into Strength (Here’s How) Turn Your Struggles into Strength (Here’s How) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Nathan Perrin, who shares his inspiring story of transformation. Nathan talks about the life-changing events that propelled him into fitness coaching and how personal adversity became the driving force behind his athletic and professional success.

In this deep and candid conversation, Nathan reveals how these challenging experiences fueled his commitment to consistency and self-discipline. He also shares practical tools that have helped him and his clients build and maintain results, even when motivation is low. Tune in for an empowering discussion on how to find self-worth through adversity, stay consistent, and achieve your goals—even when life gets tough.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Nathan Perrin, who shares his inspiring story of transformation. Nathan talks about the life-changing events that propelled him into fitness coaching and how personal adversity became the driving force behind his athletic and professional success.

In this deep and candid conversation, Nathan reveals how these challenging experiences fueled his commitment to consistency and self-discipline. He also shares practical tools that have helped him and his clients build and maintain results, even when motivation is low. Tune in for an empowering discussion on how to find self-worth through adversity, stay consistent, and achieve your goals—even when life gets tough.

CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16397236 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 4820 full false How To Heal Your Relationship With Food (Take Back Control) How To Heal Your Relationship With Food (Take Back Control) In this heartfelt episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Tiana Braden for a powerful and vulnerable conversation. Tiana opens up about her deeply personal struggles with anorexia, binge eating, and disordered eating. With compassion and insight, she shares her journey to healing, offering practical advice for those facing similar battles.

Tiana discusses the mindset shift that transformed her perspective on body image and how strength training became her path to empowerment. This conversation delves into the prevalence of eating disorders, the cultural stigmas that make recovery challenging, and how to recognize the signs of disordered eating in yourself or loved ones. Whether you're struggling with food or know someone who is, this episode provides both hope and actionable strategies for reclaiming control of your health and mindset.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this heartfelt episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Tiana Braden for a powerful and vulnerable conversation. Tiana opens up about her deeply personal struggles with anorexia, binge eating, and disordered eating. With compassion and insight, she shares her journey to healing, offering practical advice for those facing similar battles.

Tiana discusses the mindset shift that transformed her perspective on body image and how strength training became her path to empowerment. This conversation delves into the prevalence of eating disorders, the cultural stigmas that make recovery challenging, and how to recognize the signs of disordered eating in yourself or loved ones. Whether you're struggling with food or know someone who is, this episode provides both hope and actionable strategies for reclaiming control of your health and mindset.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16332015 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3690 full false Late to Fitness? How to Transform Your Life at Any Age Late to Fitness? How to Transform Your Life at Any Age In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif sits down with VSA coach Lukasz Rafacz, a calisthenics enthusiast with a powerful mindset. Lukasz opens up about his personal journey into veganism and fitness, balancing a non-vegan household, and the fitness philosophies he shares with his clients.

Throughout the conversation, Lukasz emphasizes the importance of committing to a goal first, even when the path isn’t fully clear. His advice? Take action now and figure out the details along the way. He also shares how he’s learned to stop comparing his progress to others and instead focus on competing with his past self. Tune in for an empowering conversation about embracing your own journey, turning comparison into motivation, and the value of showing up consistently to reach your health and fitness goals.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif sits down with VSA coach Lukasz Rafacz, a calisthenics enthusiast with a powerful mindset. Lukasz opens up about his personal journey into veganism and fitness, balancing a non-vegan household, and the fitness philosophies he shares with his clients.

Throughout the conversation, Lukasz emphasizes the importance of committing to a goal first, even when the path isn’t fully clear. His advice? Take action now and figure out the details along the way. He also shares how he’s learned to stop comparing his progress to others and instead focus on competing with his past self. Tune in for an empowering conversation about embracing your own journey, turning comparison into motivation, and the value of showing up consistently to reach your health and fitness goals.

CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16331885 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3413 full false Struggling to See Fitness Results? Here’s a Smarter Approach Struggling to See Fitness Results? Here’s a Smarter Approach In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach Daniel Louwrens, who shares his inspiring journey of becoming a passionate advocate for plant-based living in South Africa. Daniel opens up about his personal background, detailing the experiences that shaped his commitment to health, fitness, and a vegan lifestyle.

The conversation delves into Daniel's unique insights on fitness and nutrition, highlighting the importance of individuality in every person’s journey. Leif and Daniel discuss how understanding personal tendencies, favorite exercises, and individual goals allows them to create tailored fitness and nutrition plans that actually work. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, they emphasize the power of personalized coaching to achieve long-lasting health and fitness success.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach Daniel Louwrens, who shares his inspiring journey of becoming a passionate advocate for plant-based living in South Africa. Daniel opens up about his personal background, detailing the experiences that shaped his commitment to health, fitness, and a vegan lifestyle.

The conversation delves into Daniel's unique insights on fitness and nutrition, highlighting the importance of individuality in every person’s journey. Leif and Daniel discuss how understanding personal tendencies, favorite exercises, and individual goals allows them to create tailored fitness and nutrition plans that actually work. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, they emphasize the power of personalized coaching to achieve long-lasting health and fitness success.

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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-16184464 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 4741 full false How Discipline and Motivation Deliver Fitness Success How Discipline and Motivation Deliver Fitness Success In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom hosts an insightful discussion with Coach Arman and two of his clients, Tooshdi and Erin. The conversation centers on maintaining motivation and discipline throughout the various stages of a health and fitness journey.

Coach Arman shares his unique philosophy on staying committed, emphasizing the importance of understanding your goals and finding joy in your exercise routine. Tooshdi and Erin offer their perspectives, discussing what keeps them motivated and how they've navigated challenges along the way. This episode aims to inspire you to set and pursue your own health goals with intention and passion.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom hosts an insightful discussion with Coach Arman and two of his clients, Tooshdi and Erin. The conversation centers on maintaining motivation and discipline throughout the various stages of a health and fitness journey.

Coach Arman shares his unique philosophy on staying committed, emphasizing the importance of understanding your goals and finding joy in your exercise routine. Tooshdi and Erin offer their perspectives, discussing what keeps them motivated and how they've navigated challenges along the way. This episode aims to inspire you to set and pursue your own health goals with intention and passion.

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NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16135052 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1955 full false Why People Struggle With Food and Overcoming Bad Habits Why People Struggle With Food and Overcoming Bad Habits Emotional eating is more than a surface-level challenge — it's a signal of deeper emotions like loneliness and sadness. In this episode, learn how to transform your relationship with food through intuitive eating. Coach Tiana opens up about her personal journey from disordered eating to freedom, sharing powerful insights on managing emotional triggers and finding balance.

Discover practical strategies like 'urge surfing' and the 'STOP method' that can help you break free from obsessive food tracking and embrace a healthier mindset around eating.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Emotional eating is more than a surface-level challenge — it's a signal of deeper emotions like loneliness and sadness. In this episode, learn how to transform your relationship with food through intuitive eating. Coach Tiana opens up about her personal journey from disordered eating to freedom, sharing powerful insights on managing emotional triggers and finding balance.

Discover practical strategies like 'urge surfing' and the 'STOP method' that can help you break free from obsessive food tracking and embrace a healthier mindset around eating.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15973650 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3768 full false How to Practice Self-Love (Without Becoming Complacent) How to Practice Self-Love (Without Becoming Complacent) Redefine self-love in this eye-opening conversation on personal growth. Leif and Daphne challenge the common notion of unconditional self-acceptance, sharing how they've come to see true self-love as not just accepting who you are, but being proud of the journey you're on and the progress you're making. They explore how self-worth is tied to growth, and how embracing challenges can lead to empowerment, rather than settling for complacency.

This episode offers powerful insights on building self-esteem through continuous improvement and striving for the best version of yourself.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Redefine self-love in this eye-opening conversation on personal growth. Leif and Daphne challenge the common notion of unconditional self-acceptance, sharing how they've come to see true self-love as not just accepting who you are, but being proud of the journey you're on and the progress you're making. They explore how self-worth is tied to growth, and how embracing challenges can lead to empowerment, rather than settling for complacency.

This episode offers powerful insights on building self-esteem through continuous improvement and striving for the best version of yourself.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15933801 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3483 full false Why Plant-Based Habits Prevent Disease (And How To Start) Why Plant-Based Habits Prevent Disease (And How To Start) After battling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Angenette transformed her health through a plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, she shares how focusing on sustainable habits and staying proactive allowed her to thrive beyond just 'dieting.' 

Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc, Angenette discusses the power of applying knowledge: 'Knowledge is power, but wisdom is application.' Tune in to learn how the Vegan Superhero Academy program helped her celebrate small wins, shift her mindset, and make lasting changes in her health journey.

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]]> After battling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Angenette transformed her health through a plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, she shares how focusing on sustainable habits and staying proactive allowed her to thrive beyond just 'dieting.' 

Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc, Angenette discusses the power of applying knowledge: 'Knowledge is power, but wisdom is application.' Tune in to learn how the Vegan Superhero Academy program helped her celebrate small wins, shift her mindset, and make lasting changes in her health journey.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15893871 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3204 full false How to Stop Starting Over in Fitness (Build Habits for Life) How to Stop Starting Over in Fitness (Build Habits for Life) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Tom and longtime VSA client Chris to explore the difference between short-term "challenge" thinking and long-term sustainability in health and fitness goals. 

Chris shares how VSA helped him break the cycle of yo-yo dieting and quick fixes by focusing on building lasting habits. Together, they discuss why setting sustainable, long-term goals is more important than quick 30-90 day challenges and how this mindset shift can transform your fitness journey.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Tom and longtime VSA client Chris to explore the difference between short-term "challenge" thinking and long-term sustainability in health and fitness goals. 

Chris shares how VSA helped him break the cycle of yo-yo dieting and quick fixes by focusing on building lasting habits. Together, they discuss why setting sustainable, long-term goals is more important than quick 30-90 day challenges and how this mindset shift can transform your fitness journey.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15853330 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3870 full false Why Fitness Takes Teamwork (Secret to Success) Why Fitness Takes Teamwork (Secret to Success) This episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast was recorded outdoors at The Vegan Gym’s 2024 Coaches Retreat. Leif and Daphne sit down in front of a stunning sunset backdrop to reflect on the incredible experiences of the VSA Games at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat. They dive into the key themes that make the VSA Games so impactful, including the power of teamwork and the value of building a supportive community that has your back in the toughest moments.

Leif and Daphne share heartwarming anecdotes from the event, highlighting how it has helped many participants find strength and accountability through the bonds they’ve formed. They believe that building strong connections is the secret to unlocking your true potential and achieving lasting results, aligning perfectly with The Vegan Gym’s mission to help 1 million vegans get into the best shape of their lives.

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]]> This episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast was recorded outdoors at The Vegan Gym’s 2024 Coaches Retreat. Leif and Daphne sit down in front of a stunning sunset backdrop to reflect on the incredible experiences of the VSA Games at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat. They dive into the key themes that make the VSA Games so impactful, including the power of teamwork and the value of building a supportive community that has your back in the toughest moments.

Leif and Daphne share heartwarming anecdotes from the event, highlighting how it has helped many participants find strength and accountability through the bonds they’ve formed. They believe that building strong connections is the secret to unlocking your true potential and achieving lasting results, aligning perfectly with The Vegan Gym’s mission to help 1 million vegans get into the best shape of their lives.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15810059 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3472 full false Dr. Batiste: Be Health Selfish! (Holistic Healthcare Strategy) Dr. Batiste: Be Health Selfish! (Holistic Healthcare Strategy) In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with fellow plant-based advocate, Dr. Columbus Batiste, to explore the themes of health, empowerment, and holistic living.

Drawing from Dr. Batiste's book, Selfish, they discuss the importance of prioritizing personal health and well-being, even in the face of systemic issues in the healthcare system. Both doctors share stories from their own lives and careers, emphasizing the importance of equitable care and lifestyle choices that promote long-term health. Tune in for a deep dive into their experiences with plant-based advocacy and practical strategies for reclaiming control over your body and health.

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]]> In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with fellow plant-based advocate, Dr. Columbus Batiste, to explore the themes of health, empowerment, and holistic living.

Drawing from Dr. Batiste's book, Selfish, they discuss the importance of prioritizing personal health and well-being, even in the face of systemic issues in the healthcare system. Both doctors share stories from their own lives and careers, emphasizing the importance of equitable care and lifestyle choices that promote long-term health. Tune in for a deep dive into their experiences with plant-based advocacy and practical strategies for reclaiming control over your body and health.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15771429 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2953 full false The #1 Reason Fitness Goals Fail (And How To Fix It) The #1 Reason Fitness Goals Fail (And How To Fix It) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Daniel and his client, Aaron, to explore the value of setting realistic, attainable goals. Aaron, a driven soccer player, came to VSA with specific goals, and together with Daniel, they worked to fine-tune his fitness journey while balancing the ups and downs of life.

Daniel reflects on the importance of having a client as motivated and curious as Aaron, and how they navigated challenges like perfectionism and unexpected life events to stay on track. Their conversation centers on the idea that hard work and consistency matter more than perfection, and how setting goals that align with your lifestyle can lead to lasting success.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Daniel and his client, Aaron, to explore the value of setting realistic, attainable goals. Aaron, a driven soccer player, came to VSA with specific goals, and together with Daniel, they worked to fine-tune his fitness journey while balancing the ups and downs of life.

Daniel reflects on the importance of having a client as motivated and curious as Aaron, and how they navigated challenges like perfectionism and unexpected life events to stay on track. Their conversation centers on the idea that hard work and consistency matter more than perfection, and how setting goals that align with your lifestyle can lead to lasting success.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15730704 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3054 full false Why Pain is The Best Teacher (5 Lessons On Strength) Why Pain is The Best Teacher (5 Lessons On Strength) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Daphne reveals five powerful lessons she's learned while training for the upcoming “Tough Mudder” challenge that she will be completing with The Vegan Gym Coaching Team. 

She shares how she discovered a new level of physical and mental toughness required to conquer intense monkey bar training. Daphne discusses how pushing through pain and discomfort—like the calluses on her hands— helps to build true strength. She and Leif explore how these calluses symbolize perseverance, resilience, and the determination needed to overcome any obstacle.


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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Daphne reveals five powerful lessons she's learned while training for the upcoming “Tough Mudder” challenge that she will be completing with The Vegan Gym Coaching Team. 

She shares how she discovered a new level of physical and mental toughness required to conquer intense monkey bar training. Daphne discusses how pushing through pain and discomfort—like the calluses on her hands— helps to build true strength. She and Leif explore how these calluses symbolize perseverance, resilience, and the determination needed to overcome any obstacle.


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15689232 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2196 full false How Much Of Your Body Is Fat vs Muscle? (DEXA Tells You) How Much Of Your Body Is Fat vs Muscle? (DEXA Tells You) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Dr. Daphne Bascom delve into the details of body composition analysis, through DEXA scans and other similar tests. After recently undergoing their own DEXA scans, they share detailed insights into the results and discuss how this sophisticated imaging technique can offer a clear understanding of your body’s bone density, fat mass, and lean muscle.

Leif and Daphne explore the benefits of DEXA scans over traditional methods, debunk common misconceptions about body fat, and provide practical advice on how to use this information to set and achieve your health and fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to lose fat, build muscle, or simply gain a better understanding of your body, this episode empowers you to take control of your fitness journey.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Dr. Daphne Bascom delve into the details of body composition analysis, through DEXA scans and other similar tests. After recently undergoing their own DEXA scans, they share detailed insights into the results and discuss how this sophisticated imaging technique can offer a clear understanding of your body’s bone density, fat mass, and lean muscle.

Leif and Daphne explore the benefits of DEXA scans over traditional methods, debunk common misconceptions about body fat, and provide practical advice on how to use this information to set and achieve your health and fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to lose fat, build muscle, or simply gain a better understanding of your body, this episode empowers you to take control of your fitness journey.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15631800 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3799 full false Why Vegans Lose Fat Better (Doctor Explains) Why Vegans Lose Fat Better (Doctor Explains) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive deep into the topic of fat, with a special focus on visceral adipose tissue. They break down the different types of fat and debunk common misconceptions. 

Dr. Daphne shares actionable tips for avoiding and reversing visceral fat through diet and exercise, including cutting out processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, and embracing a fully whole food plant-based diet. They also explore the impact of sleep quality on stress levels, hormone balance, and food cravings, which can all influence fat burning.


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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive deep into the topic of fat, with a special focus on visceral adipose tissue. They break down the different types of fat and debunk common misconceptions. 

Dr. Daphne shares actionable tips for avoiding and reversing visceral fat through diet and exercise, including cutting out processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, and embracing a fully whole food plant-based diet. They also explore the impact of sleep quality on stress levels, hormone balance, and food cravings, which can all influence fat burning.


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15614706 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1968 full false Telling Your Doctor You're Vegan (Best Approach) Telling Your Doctor You're Vegan (Best Approach) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom shares her professional insights on how vegans can best navigate their relationships with healthcare providers.

Many vegans face pressure to question their lifestyle, especially when doctors and healthcare professionals express skepticism. This episode aims to empower vegans to stay confident in their decisions, effectively communicate, and advocate for themselves and their families in the healthcare system.



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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom shares her professional insights on how vegans can best navigate their relationships with healthcare providers.

Many vegans face pressure to question their lifestyle, especially when doctors and healthcare professionals express skepticism. This episode aims to empower vegans to stay confident in their decisions, effectively communicate, and advocate for themselves and their families in the healthcare system.



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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15593182 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2773 full false Why We Went Vegan (For Life) Why We Went Vegan (For Life) In this special, candid episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne decided to do things a little differently. They each prepared 5 questions for one another, with neither knowing what questions they’d be asked prior to recording.

Tune in to gain valuable, off-the-cuff insights into what drives The Vegan Gym’s mission. Discover personal stories from Leif and Daphne that reveal why they are so passionate about bringing the message of veganism, health, and fitness to their audience. Learn what drives them to help one million people go vegan and get into the best shape of their lives.


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this special, candid episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne decided to do things a little differently. They each prepared 5 questions for one another, with neither knowing what questions they’d be asked prior to recording.

Tune in to gain valuable, off-the-cuff insights into what drives The Vegan Gym’s mission. Discover personal stories from Leif and Daphne that reveal why they are so passionate about bringing the message of veganism, health, and fitness to their audience. Learn what drives them to help one million people go vegan and get into the best shape of their lives.


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15539899 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3235 full false The Power of Mindful Breathing (Take Back Control) The Power of Mindful Breathing (Take Back Control) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom delves into the transformative power of mindful breathing. She shares effective techniques and leads guided breathwork meditations designed to help you regain control over your nervous system. 

Tune in to discover how something as simple as intentional breathwork can significantly improve your mental and physical well-being. Join us for an enlightening session that will empower you to harness the full potential of your breath.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom delves into the transformative power of mindful breathing. She shares effective techniques and leads guided breathwork meditations designed to help you regain control over your nervous system. 

Tune in to discover how something as simple as intentional breathwork can significantly improve your mental and physical well-being. Join us for an enlightening session that will empower you to harness the full potential of your breath.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15501146 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1288 full false Staying Motivated - What Every Vegan Athlete MUST Know Staying Motivated - What Every Vegan Athlete MUST Know In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif shares actionable tips to overcome phases of low motivation. It can be tempting to take the easy path, but Leif explains why “the more hard things you do in your life, the better your life becomes.” 

Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom, they dive into Leif’s top 5 motivation-boosting strategies, offering expert insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how to stay motivated, push through challenges, and achieve your fitness goals as a vegan. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will help you stay on track and elevate your fitness journey.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif shares actionable tips to overcome phases of low motivation. It can be tempting to take the easy path, but Leif explains why “the more hard things you do in your life, the better your life becomes.” 

Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom, they dive into Leif’s top 5 motivation-boosting strategies, offering expert insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how to stay motivated, push through challenges, and achieve your fitness goals as a vegan. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will help you stay on track and elevate your fitness journey.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15461397 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3252 full false Why Vegans Need Muscle (Longevity Science) Why Vegans Need Muscle (Longevity Science) In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom reveals why muscle matters. Fresh from her recent presentation of this topic at the Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference, Daphne and Leif explore the importance of building lean muscle and reducing fat for long-term health.
Tune in to gain insights on effective strategies for muscle growth, fat loss, and maintaining health as you age. Join us for an empowering conversation that will inspire you to take charge of your fitness journey and promote lifelong wellness.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom reveals why muscle matters. Fresh from her recent presentation of this topic at the Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference, Daphne and Leif explore the importance of building lean muscle and reducing fat for long-term health.
Tune in to gain insights on effective strategies for muscle growth, fat loss, and maintaining health as you age. Join us for an empowering conversation that will inspire you to take charge of your fitness journey and promote lifelong wellness.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15423278 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3429 full false Top 10 Veggies Ranked: Nutrition, Taste, and Tips Top 10 Veggies Ranked: Nutrition, Taste, and Tips Following the release of our recent YouTube video, “I Ranked Every Vegetable In The Produce Section (By Nutrition),” Leif and Daphne sat down to discuss the Top 10 List in more detail. They also taste-tested an array of fresh vegetables while providing insights about nutrition attributes, preparation suggestions and flavor notes.

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]]> Following the release of our recent YouTube video, “I Ranked Every Vegetable In The Produce Section (By Nutrition),” Leif and Daphne sat down to discuss the Top 10 List in more detail. They also taste-tested an array of fresh vegetables while providing insights about nutrition attributes, preparation suggestions and flavor notes.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15386489 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3481 full false The #1 Underrated Tool for Fat Loss The #1 Underrated Tool for Fat Loss Leif and Daphne discuss why they believe that regularly going for walks is the most underrated tool for fat loss. They share some actionable tips to help inspire and motivate you to integrate more non-exercise activity into your lifestyle.

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]]> Leif and Daphne discuss why they believe that regularly going for walks is the most underrated tool for fat loss. They share some actionable tips to help inspire and motivate you to integrate more non-exercise activity into your lifestyle.

Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-mastery

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15358804 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1303 full false Lose Weight & Thrive Through Menopause | Dr. Daphne Bascom Lose Weight & Thrive Through Menopause | Dr. Daphne Bascom When I went through menopause, I was on the struggle bus big time. It took me a while to figure it out, and I don’t want you to struggle like I did. Whether you’re in your 30s, 70s, or anywhere in between, I think this podcast will really help you.
 
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]]> When I went through menopause, I was on the struggle bus big time. It took me a while to figure it out, and I don’t want you to struggle like I did. Whether you’re in your 30s, 70s, or anywhere in between, I think this podcast will really help you.
 
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15329889 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1988 full false The Power of Action The Power of Action Leif and Daphne discuss tricks and techniques to continuously motivate yourself to show up and take action towards fulfilling your goals. They discuss setting firm goals rather than vague intentions, holding yourself accountable, the benefits of maintaining your momentum, and other tips to help you build confidence in your journey towards achieving your health & fitness goals.

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]]> Leif and Daphne discuss tricks and techniques to continuously motivate yourself to show up and take action towards fulfilling your goals. They discuss setting firm goals rather than vague intentions, holding yourself accountable, the benefits of maintaining your momentum, and other tips to help you build confidence in your journey towards achieving your health & fitness goals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15263800 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2261 full false You Win or You Learn, But You Never Lose You Win or You Learn, But You Never Lose Leif and Daphne advocate for the adoption of a simple mindset: you either win or you learn, but you never lose. They discuss the powerful impact that can come from this simple shift in mindset.

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]]> Leif and Daphne advocate for the adoption of a simple mindset: you either win or you learn, but you never lose. They discuss the powerful impact that can come from this simple shift in mindset.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15230977 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2412 full false Leif’s 7 Tips for Lean Bulking Leif’s 7 Tips for Lean Bulking As Leif goes through his own bulking phase, he shares some of the most useful tips that he’s picked up through his research and his personal experiences. Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to react and respond to these 7 important bulking tips.

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]]> As Leif goes through his own bulking phase, he shares some of the most useful tips that he’s picked up through his research and his personal experiences. Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to react and respond to these 7 important bulking tips.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15192101 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3483 full false How to Overcome Challenges & Setbacks How to Overcome Challenges & Setbacks Leif and Daphne discuss how to build a healthy mindset around dealing with challenges and setbacks. Whether it’s an injury, illness, or another stressor that’s limiting you from working towards your goals, how you handle adversity on your health and fitness journey defines your potential.

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]]> Leif and Daphne discuss how to build a healthy mindset around dealing with challenges and setbacks. Whether it’s an injury, illness, or another stressor that’s limiting you from working towards your goals, how you handle adversity on your health and fitness journey defines your potential.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15160687 Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3162 full false Dr. Daphne Bascom: Vegan Blood Testing 101 Dr. Daphne Bascom: Vegan Blood Testing 101 In this podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to chat about Blood Testing 101. Even if you think you’re perfectly healthy, there’s really no way to know for sure what’s happening inside your body unless you are taking quantifiable measurements.

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]]> In this podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to chat about Blood Testing 101. Even if you think you’re perfectly healthy, there’s really no way to know for sure what’s happening inside your body unless you are taking quantifiable measurements.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-15090987 Sun, 19 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2267 full false Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part Two Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part Two In part two of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne continue discussing their top vegan health & fitness tips.

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]]> In part two of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne continue discussing their top vegan health & fitness tips.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14998110 Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2255 full false Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part One Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part One In part one of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne discuss their top vegan health & fitness tips.

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]]> In part one of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne discuss their top vegan health & fitness tips.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14985533 Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2106 full false Should You Be Concerned About Antinutrients? Should You Be Concerned About Antinutrients? In this episode, Leif and Daphne dive into the science behind antinutrients - Lectins, Phytates, and Oxalates. Are antinutrients as scary as some people would lead you to believe, or is there a safe way to consume them?

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EPISODE REFERENCES
Binding and the effect of the red kidney bean lectin, phytohaemagglutinin, in the gastrointestinal tract of suckling rats
Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989
Plant lectins in cancer therapeutics
Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality
Phytic Acid: From Antinutritional to Multiple Protection Factor of Organic Systems
Dietary factors and the risk of incident kidney stones in younger women: Nurses' Health Study II
Urinary phytate concentration and risk of fracture determined by the FRAX index in a group of postmenopausal women
Phytate Decreases Formation of Advanced Glycation End-Products in Patients with Type II Diabetes: Randomized Crossover Trial
Iron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytate
Calcium oxalate in plants: formation and function
Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis
A Study of Diet and Lifestyle and the Risk of Urolithiasis in 1,519 Patients in Southern China
Risk of Kidney Stones: Influence of Dietary Factors, Dietary Patterns, and Vegetarian–Vegan Diets
Dietary intake of fiber, fruit and vegetables decreases the risk of incident kidney stones in women
Dietary oxalate and kidney stone formation

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne dive into the science behind antinutrients - Lectins, Phytates, and Oxalates. Are antinutrients as scary as some people would lead you to believe, or is there a safe way to consume them?

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

EPISODE REFERENCES
Binding and the effect of the red kidney bean lectin, phytohaemagglutinin, in the gastrointestinal tract of suckling rats
Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989
Plant lectins in cancer therapeutics
Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality
Phytic Acid: From Antinutritional to Multiple Protection Factor of Organic Systems
Dietary factors and the risk of incident kidney stones in younger women: Nurses' Health Study II
Urinary phytate concentration and risk of fracture determined by the FRAX index in a group of postmenopausal women
Phytate Decreases Formation of Advanced Glycation End-Products in Patients with Type II Diabetes: Randomized Crossover Trial
Iron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytate
Calcium oxalate in plants: formation and function
Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis
A Study of Diet and Lifestyle and the Risk of Urolithiasis in 1,519 Patients in Southern China
Risk of Kidney Stones: Influence of Dietary Factors, Dietary Patterns, and Vegetarian–Vegan Diets
Dietary intake of fiber, fruit and vegetables decreases the risk of incident kidney stones in women
Dietary oxalate and kidney stone formation

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14914241 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1322 full false Embracing Struggle Embracing Struggle In this episode, Leif and Daphne review Daphne's STRUGGLE acronym. They discuss struggles they have overcome in life and fitness, and how you can use adversity as an impetus for growth.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne review Daphne's STRUGGLE acronym. They discuss struggles they have overcome in life and fitness, and how you can use adversity as an impetus for growth.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14893817 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2279 full false 9 Easy Ways to Make Habits Stick 9 Easy Ways to Make Habits Stick In this episode, Leif and Daphne are inspired by one of their favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, as they discuss 9 easy ways to make your habits stick.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne are inspired by one of their favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, as they discuss 9 easy ways to make your habits stick.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14859263 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2563 full false How to Avoid Nutritional Deficiencies (As a Vegan) How to Avoid Nutritional Deficiencies (As a Vegan) In this episode, Leif and Daphne look at essential nutrients to obtain on a plant-based diet. They discuss how much of these nutrients you should consume daily, along with plant-based foods that are high in these nutrients.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne look at essential nutrients to obtain on a plant-based diet. They discuss how much of these nutrients you should consume daily, along with plant-based foods that are high in these nutrients.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14815367 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2069 full false Health Wearables and Progress Tracking Health Wearables and Progress Tracking In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss wearables for tracking fitness. They review when a wearable is valuable and not, how to optimize your wearable information, and how to determine which one is best for you.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss wearables for tracking fitness. They review when a wearable is valuable and not, how to optimize your wearable information, and how to determine which one is best for you.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14773875 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2954 full false The Importance of Mental Wins The Importance of Mental Wins In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss the importance of mental wins in your health & fitness journey. They review how to build a growth mindset, embrace failures as learning opportunities, focus on the journey, and show up every day.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss the importance of mental wins in your health & fitness journey. They review how to build a growth mindset, embrace failures as learning opportunities, focus on the journey, and show up every day.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14720466 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3063 full false 7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Protein Intake 7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Protein Intake In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss the importance of protein at all life stages and provide 7 tips to increase your protein intake on a plant-based diet.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14642299 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 3218 full false Leif's Blood Test Results (Almost 10 Years Vegan) Leif's Blood Test Results (Almost 10 Years Vegan) In this episode, Leif sits down with Dr. Daphne Bascom, and together, they review the results of Leif's recent blood test. They discuss Leif's blood panel, vitamin & nutrient levels, and hormone levels.

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]]> In this episode, Leif sits down with Dr. Daphne Bascom, and together, they review the results of Leif's recent blood test. They discuss Leif's blood panel, vitamin & nutrient levels, and hormone levels.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14634591 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3218 full false Janine’s Journey from Overweight Omnivore to Fit Vegan at 60 Years Young Janine’s Journey from Overweight Omnivore to Fit Vegan at 60 Years Young In this special episode, Daphne sits down with Janine Arnesen-Nolt, mom of Leif and Anders. They discuss Janine's journey to veganism, healthy aging, building confidence and strength, and finding self-love.

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]]> In this special episode, Daphne sits down with Janine Arnesen-Nolt, mom of Leif and Anders. They discuss Janine's journey to veganism, healthy aging, building confidence and strength, and finding self-love.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14603404 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2396 full false How to Overcome Perfectionism and Conquer Limiting Beliefs How to Overcome Perfectionism and Conquer Limiting Beliefs In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss how to navigate the all-or-nothing thinking that comes with perfectionism and how to embrace failure as part of building a growth mindset.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14549950 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2602 full false How to Use Consistency and Perseverance to Accomplish Anything How to Use Consistency and Perseverance to Accomplish Anything In this episode, Leif and Daphne review the times when they have employed consistency and perseverance and discuss how you can practice these concepts in life and the gym.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14513446 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2852 full false How to Improve Your Sleep How to Improve Your Sleep In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss the benefits of prioritizing sleep and provide valuable tips on improving your sleep quality and duration.

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Dr. Matthew Walker: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss the benefits of prioritizing sleep and provide valuable tips on improving your sleep quality and duration.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14452341 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2815 full false Drive Your Life Forward: Transforming Struggles into Strengths Drive Your Life Forward: Transforming Struggles into Strengths In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss what a struggle bus is, their own experiences on the struggle bus, and the importance of having the right passengers on your struggle bus.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14407329 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2219 full false The Vegan Gym's Core Values The Vegan Gym's Core Values In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss what a core value is, the importance of personal and professional core values, and The Vegan Gym's five new core values.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14385545 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1757 full false We’re Relaunching The Vegan Gym Podcast! We’re Relaunching The Vegan Gym Podcast! In this episode, join Leif and his new co-host Dr. Daphne Bascom as they recap The Vegan Gym's accomplishments in 2023, and discuss goals for 2024 and beyond.

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]]> In this episode, join Leif and his new co-host Dr. Daphne Bascom as they recap The Vegan Gym's accomplishments in 2023, and discuss goals for 2024 and beyond.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14329579 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1734 full false Dr. Daphne Bascom: Getting Fit After 40 Dr. Daphne Bascom: Getting Fit After 40 In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Daphne Bascom, PhD. They discuss Daphne's history as a surgeon and bodybuilder, Daphne's fitness bucket list, and inspiring your community.

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]]> In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Daphne Bascom, PhD. They discuss Daphne's history as a surgeon and bodybuilder, Daphne's fitness bucket list, and inspiring your community.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14260443 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3228 full false Dr. Daphne Bascom: How to Master Menopause Dr. Daphne Bascom: How to Master Menopause What if menopause could be the start of your best years yet? In this interview, Dr. Daphne Bascom offers practical takeaways for how to thrive through menopause and beyond by focusing on a plant-based diet and simple lifestyle changes.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> What if menopause could be the start of your best years yet? In this interview, Dr. Daphne Bascom offers practical takeaways for how to thrive through menopause and beyond by focusing on a plant-based diet and simple lifestyle changes.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-14245087 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1766 full false Dr. Michael Greger: The Shocking New Research On Diet & Longevity Dr. Michael Greger: The Shocking New Research On Diet & Longevity In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger shares his most shocking discoveries from his latest book, How Not to Age.

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]]> In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger shares his most shocking discoveries from his latest book, How Not to Age.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14115816 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 4597 full false You Need Discipline NOT Motivation with Coach Simeon You Need Discipline NOT Motivation with Coach Simeon In this episode, guest host Jake sits down with Coach Simeon as they talk about Simeon's fitness journey and the roles both discipline and motivation have played in his success.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> In this episode, guest host Jake sits down with Coach Simeon as they talk about Simeon's fitness journey and the roles both discipline and motivation have played in his success.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13593076 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 1928 full false Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, The China Study, Medical Censorship, & More Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, The China Study, Medical Censorship, & More T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study - one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology,” - Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research.

Dr. Campbell’s research experience includes both laboratory experiments and large-scale human studies. He has received over 70 grant years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 350 research papers, most published in peer-reviewed science journals.

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]]> T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study - one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology,” - Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research.

Dr. Campbell’s research experience includes both laboratory experiments and large-scale human studies. He has received over 70 grant years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 350 research papers, most published in peer-reviewed science journals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13287819 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400 4131 full false The Power of Community The Power of Community In this episode, Leif sits down with Jake as they talk about the role that community has in their fitness, and how to build your own fitness tribe. 

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13166767 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 2721 full false The Cost of Fast Fitness Fixes with Coach Andrew The Cost of Fast Fitness Fixes with Coach Andrew In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Andrew as they talk about Andrew's fitness journey and his tips for living a sustainable, fit, vegan lifestyle.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Andrew as they talk about Andrew's fitness journey and his tips for living a sustainable, fit, vegan lifestyle.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13118307 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 4721 full false Sustainable Weight Loss Tips with Coach Marc (Who Lost 100 Pounds!) Sustainable Weight Loss Tips with Coach Marc (Who Lost 100 Pounds!) In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Marc as they talk about Marc's journey from being an overweight meat-eater to losing 100 pounds and becoming a vegan fitness coach.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Marc as they talk about Marc's journey from being an overweight meat-eater to losing 100 pounds and becoming a vegan fitness coach.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13084715 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 5362 full false Dr. Neal Barnard: Balancing Your Hormones, Menopause, Omega-3s, Spreading Veganism, & More Dr. Neal Barnard: Balancing Your Hormones, Menopause, Omega-3s, Spreading Veganism, & More Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.

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]]> Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.

Follow Dr. Neal Barnard:
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]]> Buzzsprout-13053467 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 3651 full false The Other Side of Fear The Other Side of Fear In this episode, Leif sits down with Jake as they discuss stepping into fear to get where you want to be. 

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-13041443 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 2648 full false Women's Health, Hormones, and Body Image with Coach Emma Women's Health, Hormones, and Body Image with Coach Emma In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Emma as they discuss hormones, body image, and self-worth.

Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of eating disorders, negative body image, and suicidal thoughts.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of eating disorders, negative body image, and suicidal thoughts.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12771835 Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 4631 full false Nutrition Tips for New Vegans Nutrition Tips for New Vegans In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Michael and they discuss 8 tips for nutritional success when converting to a plant-based diet. 

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]]> In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Michael and they discuss 8 tips for nutritional success when converting to a plant-based diet. 

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12723126 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 3874 full false Paul Shapiro: The Future of Meat & Veganism Paul Shapiro: The Future of Meat & Veganism In addition to being our co-founder and CEO, Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, and the host of the Business For Good Podcast.

A four-time TEDx speaker, he has twenty years of experience as a nonprofit executive and has published more than a hundred articles on food sustainability, from daily newspapers to academic journals. 


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> In addition to being our co-founder and CEO, Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, and the host of the Business For Good Podcast.

A four-time TEDx speaker, he has twenty years of experience as a nonprofit executive and has published more than a hundred articles on food sustainability, from daily newspapers to academic journals. 


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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12632802 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 4498 full false Breaking The Mindset That Keeps You Stuck Breaking The Mindset That Keeps You Stuck Consistency exists between 0 and 100. In this episode, Leif and Anders discuss breaking out of the all-or-nothing mindset and have 6 tips for cultivating long-term habits. 

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12588523 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 3124 full false Transitioning out of a Deficit, Never Giving Up, and Helping 1,000,000 Vegans Transitioning out of a Deficit, Never Giving Up, and Helping 1,000,000 Vegans You asked, and we answered! In part three of our three-part Q&A series, we continued answering some of our client's questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12396117 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3763 full false Toni Okamoto: From Unemployed to Vegan Cookbook Author & Entrepreneur Toni Okamoto: From Unemployed to Vegan Cookbook Author & Entrepreneur Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Toni about her entrepreneurial journey, meal prepping on a budget, and sharing vegan recipes with friends and family.

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]]> Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Toni about her entrepreneurial journey, meal prepping on a budget, and sharing vegan recipes with friends and family.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12253899 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 4284 full false Why it's NEVER Too Late to Start Why it's NEVER Too Late to Start Whether you're 25 or 85, whether you have to lose 20 lb or 200 lb, it's never too late to start making positive changes. In this episode, Leif and Jake break down how to show up in the face of adversity and start changing your life TODAY.

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]]> Whether you're 25 or 85, whether you have to lose 20 lb or 200 lb, it's never too late to start making positive changes. In this episode, Leif and Jake break down how to show up in the face of adversity and start changing your life TODAY.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-12111792 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2239 full false Make 2023 the LAST Time you Set New Year's Resolutions Make 2023 the LAST Time you Set New Year's Resolutions Every year people set New Year's Resolutions with good intentions.... Every year most people don't stick with those resolutions. It's a vicious cycle that can be very discouraging when it comes to achieving your goals. In this episode we break down 7 practical tips you can use to make 2023 the LAST time you set New Year's Resolutions and finally achieve your goals for good.

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]]> Every year people set New Year's Resolutions with good intentions.... Every year most people don't stick with those resolutions. It's a vicious cycle that can be very discouraging when it comes to achieving your goals. In this episode we break down 7 practical tips you can use to make 2023 the LAST time you set New Year's Resolutions and finally achieve your goals for good.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11843965 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 4897 full false The Bioavailability of Plant Protein, the Difference One Vegan Makes, and Building a Business as Brothers The Bioavailability of Plant Protein, the Difference One Vegan Makes, and Building a Business as Brothers You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part two of our two-part Q&A series, we continued answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.

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]]> You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part two of our two-part Q&A series, we continued answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11938653 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 3285 full false Our Entrepreneurial Journey, The Truth About Kombucha, and Why We Moved To Oklahoma Our Entrepreneurial Journey, The Truth About Kombucha, and Why We Moved To Oklahoma You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part one of our two-part Q&A series, we sat down and began answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.

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]]> You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part one of our two-part Q&A series, we sat down and began answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11911758 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 4173 full false We Moved! - Prioritizing Fitness Through Life Changes We Moved! - Prioritizing Fitness Through Life Changes Everybody goes through crazy times and big changes in life, but when it comes to consistency in your health and fitness, it always comes back to setting the right intentions and making the right choices. In this episode we talk about our big move, staying consistent in the midst of chaos, using dream identities as a powerful tool, and home vs. commercial gyms.

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]]> Everybody goes through crazy times and big changes in life, but when it comes to consistency in your health and fitness, it always comes back to setting the right intentions and making the right choices. In this episode we talk about our big move, staying consistent in the midst of chaos, using dream identities as a powerful tool, and home vs. commercial gyms.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11784097 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 4173 full false How to AVOID Losing Progress Over the Holidays How to AVOID Losing Progress Over the Holidays The holidays are here, and unfortunately that means many people will fall short of their health and fitness goals over the next few months. However, you CAN enjoy the holidays and still AVOID losing progress at the same time. All it requires is a plan, the right mindset, and a few other tips & tricks that we talk about in this episode.

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]]> The holidays are here, and unfortunately that means many people will fall short of their health and fitness goals over the next few months. However, you CAN enjoy the holidays and still AVOID losing progress at the same time. All it requires is a plan, the right mindset, and a few other tips & tricks that we talk about in this episode.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11736813 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1660 full false 6 Tips to Eat More Mindfully with Coach Mark 6 Tips to Eat More Mindfully with Coach Mark When you sit down to eat a meal, are you truly aware of why you are eating? Are you bored, stressed, or hungry? Are you eating too much, or maybe even too little? Do you appreciate your food as fuel and slow down to savor each meal? Many of us are at fault for not eating mindfully, and in this episode we sit down with Coach Mark from our Vegan Superhero Academy and talk about 6 tips to implement mindful eating into your life.

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]]> When you sit down to eat a meal, are you truly aware of why you are eating? Are you bored, stressed, or hungry? Are you eating too much, or maybe even too little? Do you appreciate your food as fuel and slow down to savor each meal? Many of us are at fault for not eating mindfully, and in this episode we sit down with Coach Mark from our Vegan Superhero Academy and talk about 6 tips to implement mindful eating into your life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11559340 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2273 full false How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals with Coach Sarah How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals with Coach Sarah Motivation is something many people believe is necessary to reach their goals, but what happens if you are lacking motivation? What can you do to make sure you continue to do what's necessary to be successful? In this episode we sit down with coach Sarah from our Vegan Super Hero Academy and discuss motivation vs. discipline, finding your why, and practical tips to get motivated when you just need a little push.

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]]> Motivation is something many people believe is necessary to reach their goals, but what happens if you are lacking motivation? What can you do to make sure you continue to do what's necessary to be successful? In this episode we sit down with coach Sarah from our Vegan Super Hero Academy and discuss motivation vs. discipline, finding your why, and practical tips to get motivated when you just need a little push.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11525260 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 1684 full false How to Get Fit as a Busy Vegan with Coach Andrew How to Get Fit as a Busy Vegan with Coach Andrew A lot of people say they don't have time for their health and fitness.... but is it actually a lack of time, or a lack of priority? In this episode we dive into how to prioritize time for your health and fitness and give practical tips for achieving your goals even if you have a busy schedule.

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]]> A lot of people say they don't have time for their health and fitness.... but is it actually a lack of time, or a lack of priority? In this episode we dive into how to prioritize time for your health and fitness and give practical tips for achieving your goals even if you have a busy schedule.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11481796 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2256 full false Is Getting Fit Worth It? Is Getting Fit Worth It? Fitness is hard, and there is a tendency to look at hard things in life and wonder "Is this worth it"? Is all of the sacrifice worth it? Is all of the pain worth it? Is getting up early in the morning to get to the gym, eat right, and do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals worth it? In this episode we're going to share our top 3 reasons why we believe getting fit IS worth it.


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]]> Fitness is hard, and there is a tendency to look at hard things in life and wonder "Is this worth it"? Is all of the sacrifice worth it? Is all of the pain worth it? Is getting up early in the morning to get to the gym, eat right, and do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals worth it? In this episode we're going to share our top 3 reasons why we believe getting fit IS worth it.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11271992 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2262 full false Vegan Travel Tips - How to Hit Your Fitness Goals on the Road Vegan Travel Tips - How to Hit Your Fitness Goals on the Road How do you travel as a vegan to stay on track with your health and fitness goals? It's easy to just completely disregard your meal plan and workouts when traveling, but this often leads to regret and a big set back. On the other end, you don't want to be so focused on being perfect that you don't enjoy your time away. In this episode we talk about our best vegan travel tips and how to find balance between enjoyment and staying on track for your goals. 

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]]> How do you travel as a vegan to stay on track with your health and fitness goals? It's easy to just completely disregard your meal plan and workouts when traveling, but this often leads to regret and a big set back. On the other end, you don't want to be so focused on being perfect that you don't enjoy your time away. In this episode we talk about our best vegan travel tips and how to find balance between enjoyment and staying on track for your goals. 

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11099975 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2495 full false THE POWER OF PIVOT THE POWER OF PIVOT No plan is ever going to be perfect. Success requires adjustments, and you need to pivot to achieve long-term goals, no matter what they are. In this episode we talk about the power that comes from changing the course, and how to approach new obstacles and challenges even when you think you have the perfect plan. 

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]]> No plan is ever going to be perfect. Success requires adjustments, and you need to pivot to achieve long-term goals, no matter what they are. In this episode we talk about the power that comes from changing the course, and how to approach new obstacles and challenges even when you think you have the perfect plan. 

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11071724 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2331 full false Are All Calories Created Equal? Are All Calories Created Equal? Often times when it comes to health and fitness you hear things like "Calories in vs. calories out". But what does that really mean? Can you lose weight eating junk food? Can you gain weight eating "clean" food? In this episode, I break down and answer the question "Are all calories created equal?" when it comes to your health and fitness goals.

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]]> Often times when it comes to health and fitness you hear things like "Calories in vs. calories out". But what does that really mean? Can you lose weight eating junk food? Can you gain weight eating "clean" food? In this episode, I break down and answer the question "Are all calories created equal?" when it comes to your health and fitness goals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11062697 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 514 full false THE HARD TRUTH THE HARD TRUTH How many people do you have in your corner that love and care about you? How many of these people truly push you and tell you hard truths to help you grow? Chances are that number is slim to none, but in order to truly achieve our goals, it's critical to have people in our corner who push us and tell us when we aren't living up to our potential. In this episode we dive into why what you NEED to hear is often not what you WANT to hear, how to navigate hard conversations with yourself and others, and how to ultimately take constructive feedback and use it as a positive in your life.

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]]> How many people do you have in your corner that love and care about you? How many of these people truly push you and tell you hard truths to help you grow? Chances are that number is slim to none, but in order to truly achieve our goals, it's critical to have people in our corner who push us and tell us when we aren't living up to our potential. In this episode we dive into why what you NEED to hear is often not what you WANT to hear, how to navigate hard conversations with yourself and others, and how to ultimately take constructive feedback and use it as a positive in your life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-11026252 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 1391 full false You Get Your Standards, NOT Your Goals You Get Your Standards, NOT Your Goals What you do in one area of your life is typically a representation of what you do in every area of your life. So are your standards aligned for the life you want to have and the person you want to be? Having big goals is great, but if you don’t set up solid standards aligned with your goals, you will still fall short. In this episode we talk about setting standards, why they are so important, how to implement them, and how they can radically change your life.

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]]> What you do in one area of your life is typically a representation of what you do in every area of your life. So are your standards aligned for the life you want to have and the person you want to be? Having big goals is great, but if you don’t set up solid standards aligned with your goals, you will still fall short. In this episode we talk about setting standards, why they are so important, how to implement them, and how they can radically change your life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10989286 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 4399 full false It Takes Time - Trusting The Process For Long Term Results It Takes Time - Trusting The Process For Long Term Results With so much information online and new fad diets popping up every month, it's easy to think that results should come quick... however most people miss the mark on what it really takes to achieve long term results, TIME. In this episode we break down why failing, learning lessons, and consistency over time is actually what cultivates your ultimate health and fitness goals.

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]]> With so much information online and new fad diets popping up every month, it's easy to think that results should come quick... however most people miss the mark on what it really takes to achieve long term results, TIME. In this episode we break down why failing, learning lessons, and consistency over time is actually what cultivates your ultimate health and fitness goals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10911364 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2776 full false Rip Esselstyn: How to Live a PLANT STRONG Life Rip Esselstyn: How to Live a PLANT STRONG Life Rip Esselstyn is a man of many talents and interests. He’s been known as a professional triathlete, firefighter, best-selling author, entrepreneur, whole-food plant-based advocate, world record-holding swimmer, loving husband and father, and many other things. In this episode, we talked about the future of veganism, the optimal diet for health, his entrepreneurial journey in starting one of the fastest-growing food companies in the world, advice he would give to his younger self, and more.

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]]> Rip Esselstyn is a man of many talents and interests. He’s been known as a professional triathlete, firefighter, best-selling author, entrepreneur, whole-food plant-based advocate, world record-holding swimmer, loving husband and father, and many other things. In this episode, we talked about the future of veganism, the optimal diet for health, his entrepreneurial journey in starting one of the fastest-growing food companies in the world, advice he would give to his younger self, and more.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10873423 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3523 full false How To Use Social Media Mindfully How To Use Social Media Mindfully Are you using social media mindfully? It's easy to get lost in the highlight reel of other people's lives on social media and compare their best moments to your worst. Just like many things, social media is a tool that can help or hurt you. In this episode, we dive into how to use social media mindfully to enrich your life rather than hurt it.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10826987 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3164 full false Chuck Carroll Lost 260 Pounds to Save His Life Chuck Carroll Lost 260 Pounds to Save His Life For most of his life, Chuck Carroll battled a severe food addiction that almost took his life. At just 5 feet 6 inches tall, Chuck weighed 420 pounds and was eating 10,000 calories per day.

Despite trying again and again to lose weight, his weight kept creeping up. Out of desperation, he decided to have weight loss surgery in 2009 at the age of 27. He was pretty sure it would just be one more failed attempt to lose weight, but when he woke up from the surgery, he never looked back.

Although his surgery was a critical component to kickstarting over 260 pounds of weight loss for Chuck, he only attributes 10% of his long-term weight loss success to it. The rest he credits to a plant-based diet and changing his lifestyle.

The confidence he gained from his weight loss enabled him to pursue his dream of becoming a reporter where he covered sports and news for CBS and later NBC News Radio. After deciding that he wanted to pursue a career in the world of health, Chuck partnered with Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to launch The Exam Room Podcast, which has become one of the most popular vegan podcasts in the world.

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]]> For most of his life, Chuck Carroll battled a severe food addiction that almost took his life. At just 5 feet 6 inches tall, Chuck weighed 420 pounds and was eating 10,000 calories per day.

Despite trying again and again to lose weight, his weight kept creeping up. Out of desperation, he decided to have weight loss surgery in 2009 at the age of 27. He was pretty sure it would just be one more failed attempt to lose weight, but when he woke up from the surgery, he never looked back.

Although his surgery was a critical component to kickstarting over 260 pounds of weight loss for Chuck, he only attributes 10% of his long-term weight loss success to it. The rest he credits to a plant-based diet and changing his lifestyle.

The confidence he gained from his weight loss enabled him to pursue his dream of becoming a reporter where he covered sports and news for CBS and later NBC News Radio. After deciding that he wanted to pursue a career in the world of health, Chuck partnered with Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to launch The Exam Room Podcast, which has become one of the most popular vegan podcasts in the world.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10788050 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 4529 full false Fact or Myth: Do Genetics Matter? Fact or Myth: Do Genetics Matter? Many people blame their genetics for why their fitness journey is off track. Is this a valid excuse? Do genetics affect someone's ability to build muscle or lose fat? In this podcast episode, we look at the data from scientific studies about genetics and fitness to discover whether this theory is actually fact or myth!

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]]> Many people blame their genetics for why their fitness journey is off track. Is this a valid excuse? Do genetics affect someone's ability to build muscle or lose fat? In this podcast episode, we look at the data from scientific studies about genetics and fitness to discover whether this theory is actually fact or myth!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10694452 Tue, 31 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2815 full false Why Failure Is Absolutely Necessary For Success Why Failure Is Absolutely Necessary For Success How do you view your failures? What do you do when you fail? Failure may seem like an indication that we are off track, but hardships can actually give us the skills and the perseverance that we need to accomplish our goals. The path to success is not a straight line. The “ups” are part of the path to success and the “downs” are also part of the path to success. In this episode, you'll learn how to view your progress in terms of the obstacles you have overcome.

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]]> How do you view your failures? What do you do when you fail? Failure may seem like an indication that we are off track, but hardships can actually give us the skills and the perseverance that we need to accomplish our goals. The path to success is not a straight line. The “ups” are part of the path to success and the “downs” are also part of the path to success. In this episode, you'll learn how to view your progress in terms of the obstacles you have overcome.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10665524 Tue, 24 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 1907 full false Shortcuts Are Not The Solution with Coach Ben Shortcuts Are Not The Solution with Coach Ben Studies show that 80-95% of people gain the weight back that they lost while dieting. Why? Most people pick a quick fix to drop a few pounds, but the method is rarely sustainable. After gritting their teeth through the diet, they return to their old habits. So, in this episode, we talk with Coach Ben about a better approach to fitness that leads to lasting results!

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]]> Studies show that 80-95% of people gain the weight back that they lost while dieting. Why? Most people pick a quick fix to drop a few pounds, but the method is rarely sustainable. After gritting their teeth through the diet, they return to their old habits. So, in this episode, we talk with Coach Ben about a better approach to fitness that leads to lasting results!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10625529 Tue, 17 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2642 full false The Power of Delayed Gratification The Power of Delayed Gratification Which is more powerful: the process of working towards a goal, or achieving the goal itself? In today's episode, we unpack the power of being on a journey, how that impacts our ability to become the person we want to be, and how to shift our perspective of goals so we can take advantage of every opportunity.

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]]> Which is more powerful: the process of working towards a goal, or achieving the goal itself? In today's episode, we unpack the power of being on a journey, how that impacts our ability to become the person we want to be, and how to shift our perspective of goals so we can take advantage of every opportunity.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10526857 Mon, 09 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 1628 full false 5 Tips for Vegan Weight Loss Success 5 Tips for Vegan Weight Loss Success Anders was able to lose 50 pounds without doing any cardio. Many people think you need to completely burn yourself out to get the fitness results you want. But there is a smarter, more results-guaranteed approach to fat loss! In this episode, we share our five best fat loss tips!
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]]> Anders was able to lose 50 pounds without doing any cardio. Many people think you need to completely burn yourself out to get the fitness results you want. But there is a smarter, more results-guaranteed approach to fat loss! In this episode, we share our five best fat loss tips!
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10526680 Mon, 02 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3075 full false How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Coach Laura How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Coach Laura A good relationship with food has nothing to do with the quality of your diet or the types of food you eat. Rather, how and why you choose the foods you eat. In this episode, we talk with Coach Laura about how to build a healthy relationship with food, how your relationship with food and exercise affects your life and your relationship with yourself, and more!

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]]> A good relationship with food has nothing to do with the quality of your diet or the types of food you eat. Rather, how and why you choose the foods you eat. In this episode, we talk with Coach Laura about how to build a healthy relationship with food, how your relationship with food and exercise affects your life and your relationship with yourself, and more!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10486915 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 4382 full false Does Flaxseed Provide Enough Omega-3 For Vegans? Does Flaxseed Provide Enough Omega-3 For Vegans? During a recent podcast episode with Derek Simnett, we spoke about Omega-3 intake. The question was asked, "How much ALA do vegans need to consume from flaxseed (or other high ALA plant-based foods) to get enough EPA and DHA?" In this episode, I'm going to share the science and math behind how we can get the recommended daily amount of Omega-3 fatty acids directly from plant-based foods. 

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]]> During a recent podcast episode with Derek Simnett, we spoke about Omega-3 intake. The question was asked, "How much ALA do vegans need to consume from flaxseed (or other high ALA plant-based foods) to get enough EPA and DHA?" In this episode, I'm going to share the science and math behind how we can get the recommended daily amount of Omega-3 fatty acids directly from plant-based foods. 

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10486509 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 683 full false When Life Gets Tough When Life Gets Tough What do you do when things get tough or feel out of your control? It is tiring when you want to fix a problem, but you keep running into red tape. As difficult as these moments are, difficult periods in life are important. They show you how much your goals matter and how to level up in your life. Adversity builds strength if you allow it to. In this episode, we discuss how to change our mindset to view difficult periods in life as growth opportunities.

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]]> What do you do when things get tough or feel out of your control? It is tiring when you want to fix a problem, but you keep running into red tape. As difficult as these moments are, difficult periods in life are important. They show you how much your goals matter and how to level up in your life. Adversity builds strength if you allow it to. In this episode, we discuss how to change our mindset to view difficult periods in life as growth opportunities.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10446821 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 1493 full false Overcoming Nutrition and Fitness Fears with Coach Sawyer Overcoming Nutrition and Fitness Fears with Coach Sawyer You may be surprised by how many fears you end up confronting as you work towards a fitness goal. Have you found that you're actually a little fearful of lifting heavier weights, "losing your abs" if you eat more calories, or "getting too bulky?" These moments are amazing opportunities for huge personal growth and a big step forward in achieving the physique results you desire. In this episode, we discuss common nutrition and fitness fears with Coach Sawyer. We tackle practical topics like undertraining and undernourishing, feeling insecure, and increasing resistance and intensity in our workouts. Sawyer shares science-based research, insight from his own life, and client stories to help us gain the confidence to overcome these fears!

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]]> You may be surprised by how many fears you end up confronting as you work towards a fitness goal. Have you found that you're actually a little fearful of lifting heavier weights, "losing your abs" if you eat more calories, or "getting too bulky?" These moments are amazing opportunities for huge personal growth and a big step forward in achieving the physique results you desire. In this episode, we discuss common nutrition and fitness fears with Coach Sawyer. We tackle practical topics like undertraining and undernourishing, feeling insecure, and increasing resistance and intensity in our workouts. Sawyer shares science-based research, insight from his own life, and client stories to help us gain the confidence to overcome these fears!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10403467 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 2100 full false What Failing 75 HARD Taught Me What Failing 75 HARD Taught Me Have you ever not finished something you set out to do? While you (or others) may see that as a failure, it’s really only a failure if you didn’t learn from it. Challenges and setbacks are some of the best moments for reflection and growth. In this episode, Leif shares why he didn’t complete 75 HARD, the valuable lessons he learned from that experience, and how we can apply this insight to set better goals and align our lives with our values.

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]]> Have you ever not finished something you set out to do? While you (or others) may see that as a failure, it’s really only a failure if you didn’t learn from it. Challenges and setbacks are some of the best moments for reflection and growth. In this episode, Leif shares why he didn’t complete 75 HARD, the valuable lessons he learned from that experience, and how we can apply this insight to set better goals and align our lives with our values.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10394014 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3389 full false Derek Simnett: 5 Foods You Should Consider Eating For Your Health and How To Live A Happy Life Derek Simnett: 5 Foods You Should Consider Eating For Your Health and How To Live A Happy Life Derek Simnett is a vegan nutritionist with a passion for fitness and living a healthy, happy, purpose-driven life. Through his social media channels, Derek inspires others to take control of their lives and health by implementing simple habits and routine changes. He demonstrates that it isn’t that difficult to revolutionize your lifestyle when you focus on just getting started! Everything else will fall into place. In this episode, we discuss five foods you should consider eating for your health and how to live a happy and positive life. Plus, make sure you stick around until the end to get Derek’s advice on living a fulfilling life!

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]]> Derek Simnett is a vegan nutritionist with a passion for fitness and living a healthy, happy, purpose-driven life. Through his social media channels, Derek inspires others to take control of their lives and health by implementing simple habits and routine changes. He demonstrates that it isn’t that difficult to revolutionize your lifestyle when you focus on just getting started! Everything else will fall into place. In this episode, we discuss five foods you should consider eating for your health and how to live a happy and positive life. Plus, make sure you stick around until the end to get Derek’s advice on living a fulfilling life!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10349516 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3170 full false The Importance of Being Coachable with Coach Laura The Importance of Being Coachable with Coach Laura Do you want to be a better person tomorrow than you are today? Do you want to grow, learn, and prosper? Receiving insight from someone you trust is an important part of this process. A coach looks at your situation from a different angle and provides you with honest feedback that guides you in making mindset and habit changes to help you meet your goals. However, this only works if you are coachable! In this interview with Coach Laura, you'll learn who should have a coach, what areas of life can be coached, and how to become more coachable so you can grow and become a greater version of yourself.

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]]> Do you want to be a better person tomorrow than you are today? Do you want to grow, learn, and prosper? Receiving insight from someone you trust is an important part of this process. A coach looks at your situation from a different angle and provides you with honest feedback that guides you in making mindset and habit changes to help you meet your goals. However, this only works if you are coachable! In this interview with Coach Laura, you'll learn who should have a coach, what areas of life can be coached, and how to become more coachable so you can grow and become a greater version of yourself.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10306599 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 1914 full false Dr. Laurie Marbas: The Science Of Food Cravings and Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Dr. Laurie Marbas: The Science Of Food Cravings and Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Dr. Laurie Marbas is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She is the co-founder of Plant Based TeleHealth, an organization focused on the prevention and reversal of chronic disease utilizing lifestyle medicine. In this interview, Dr. Marbas explains what plant-based lifestyle medicine really is, how medical fields have been shifting in regards to plant-based lifestyle medicine, the difference between a vegan diet and a whole food plant-based diet, the science of food cravings, and more! 
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]]> Dr. Laurie Marbas is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She is the co-founder of Plant Based TeleHealth, an organization focused on the prevention and reversal of chronic disease utilizing lifestyle medicine. In this interview, Dr. Marbas explains what plant-based lifestyle medicine really is, how medical fields have been shifting in regards to plant-based lifestyle medicine, the difference between a vegan diet and a whole food plant-based diet, the science of food cravings, and more! 
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10264778 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3131 full false Following Your Passion, Perseverance, and Living by Heartbeats with Robert Cheeke Following Your Passion, Perseverance, and Living by Heartbeats with Robert Cheeke Robert Cheeke has dedicated the majority of his life to show what's possible when you follow your passion. Through many hard years of work, he proved to the world that vegans can compete and win bodybuilding competitions, at the national, professional level. But that was just the beginning! His story has spread and inspired countless vegans to find their purpose, persevere, and live life to the fullest. This engaging discussion with Robert Cheeke will leave you feeling motivated to make time for what you love, enjoy your life, and take immediate action to achieve your goals!
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]]> Robert Cheeke has dedicated the majority of his life to show what's possible when you follow your passion. Through many hard years of work, he proved to the world that vegans can compete and win bodybuilding competitions, at the national, professional level. But that was just the beginning! His story has spread and inspired countless vegans to find their purpose, persevere, and live life to the fullest. This engaging discussion with Robert Cheeke will leave you feeling motivated to make time for what you love, enjoy your life, and take immediate action to achieve your goals!
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10221746 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 5690 full false Dr. Niki Davis: Nutrition as Medicine, the Truth About Oil, and Simplifying Meal Planning Dr. Niki Davis: Nutrition as Medicine, the Truth About Oil, and Simplifying Meal Planning Dr. Niki Davis, a “rocket scientist” turned board-certified medical doctor, specializes in nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In this interview, we break down misconceptions and answer questions about oil, whole foods, the healing power of food, meal planning for fat loss, body composition, the need for starches, and more! 

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]]> Dr. Niki Davis, a “rocket scientist” turned board-certified medical doctor, specializes in nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In this interview, we break down misconceptions and answer questions about oil, whole foods, the healing power of food, meal planning for fat loss, body composition, the need for starches, and more! 

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10173174 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 3925 full false Commit NOW and Figure the Rest Out Later Commit NOW and Figure the Rest Out Later You have the opportunity to forever change your life when you live by this simple, powerful principle: “commit NOW and figure the rest out later”. What does this mean? It means fully committing to the things that you feel called to accomplish in your life. What if you didn't allow fear to hold you back? What if you chased your full potential in life and became all that you were put on this Earth to become? In this episode, we share mental exercises to help you quit second-guessing and overthinking, identify what matters most to you, and give you the encouragement to commit to your goals!
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]]> You have the opportunity to forever change your life when you live by this simple, powerful principle: “commit NOW and figure the rest out later”. What does this mean? It means fully committing to the things that you feel called to accomplish in your life. What if you didn't allow fear to hold you back? What if you chased your full potential in life and became all that you were put on this Earth to become? In this episode, we share mental exercises to help you quit second-guessing and overthinking, identify what matters most to you, and give you the encouragement to commit to your goals!
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10154351 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 2770 full false How to Set Realistic Goals and Expectations with Coach Sawyer How to Set Realistic Goals and Expectations with Coach Sawyer Knowing the benefits you can expect to experience throughout your fitness journey is critical for staying committed and consistent. When we have a skewed understanding or vision of what our progress should look like, we can become discouraged and distracted once we are in the thick of our journey. In this interview with Vegan Superhero Academy Coach Sawyer, we discuss how we can be realistic with our vision (but still feel challenged), steps we can take to avoid disappointment, and learn a better perspective to take when it comes to fitness progress and goals. Sawyer explains how these principles not only changed his own life by sharing personal stories but also how these concepts have helped bring success to Vegan Superhero Academy members.
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]]> Knowing the benefits you can expect to experience throughout your fitness journey is critical for staying committed and consistent. When we have a skewed understanding or vision of what our progress should look like, we can become discouraged and distracted once we are in the thick of our journey. In this interview with Vegan Superhero Academy Coach Sawyer, we discuss how we can be realistic with our vision (but still feel challenged), steps we can take to avoid disappointment, and learn a better perspective to take when it comes to fitness progress and goals. Sawyer explains how these principles not only changed his own life by sharing personal stories but also how these concepts have helped bring success to Vegan Superhero Academy members.
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10128465 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 3119 full false The Best Vegan Foods For Building Muscle The Best Vegan Foods For Building Muscle There are two main nutritional considerations to keep in mind when you are working to build muscle as a vegan. One, you need to be consuming enough calories. Two, you need to be consuming enough protein. In this episode, we'll go into detail about how to accomplish these two goals, plus you'll learn how your body uses protein to build muscle and which foods are best for fueling your body to gain muscle. Remember, as long as you obtain adequate protein while eating in a caloric surplus, in combination with resistance training, you will build muscle!

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]]> There are two main nutritional considerations to keep in mind when you are working to build muscle as a vegan. One, you need to be consuming enough calories. Two, you need to be consuming enough protein. In this episode, we'll go into detail about how to accomplish these two goals, plus you'll learn how your body uses protein to build muscle and which foods are best for fueling your body to gain muscle. Remember, as long as you obtain adequate protein while eating in a caloric surplus, in combination with resistance training, you will build muscle!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-10001768 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1600 full false How to Get Back on Track After Illness or Injury How to Get Back on Track After Illness or Injury Have you been sick lately and had a few weeks off from the gym or following your nutrition plan? You might be finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. The reality is that sometimes you go into the gym and make physical gains and other times you go into the gym and make mental gains. Getting back on track after being sick is one of those opportunities for mental gains. In this episode, we share practical tips for restoring your routines for fitness and nutrition after feeling ill and how we can use these opportunities to get stronger all around.

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]]> Have you been sick lately and had a few weeks off from the gym or following your nutrition plan? You might be finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. The reality is that sometimes you go into the gym and make physical gains and other times you go into the gym and make mental gains. Getting back on track after being sick is one of those opportunities for mental gains. In this episode, we share practical tips for restoring your routines for fitness and nutrition after feeling ill and how we can use these opportunities to get stronger all around.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9976427 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1431 full false Does This Count? Does This Count? When faced with difficulty, sometimes we put forth a little effort and ask, "does this count?"
In reality, you know if your effort truly should count or if it shouldn’t count. If you have to ask, "does this count?" then no, it doesn’t. When you put forth your best effort every day, regardless of your circumstances, you'll make your goals a reality. In this podcast episode we talk about the power of shifting from asking "does this count?" to "have I done my best?"

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]]> When faced with difficulty, sometimes we put forth a little effort and ask, "does this count?"
In reality, you know if your effort truly should count or if it shouldn’t count. If you have to ask, "does this count?" then no, it doesn’t. When you put forth your best effort every day, regardless of your circumstances, you'll make your goals a reality. In this podcast episode we talk about the power of shifting from asking "does this count?" to "have I done my best?"

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9895518 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 303 full false 5 Myths about Vegan Protein 5 Myths about Vegan Protein Whether you are vegan or are thinking about becoming vegan, you probably have been asked the common question, “But where do you get your protein?” All too often, other people are concerned that you won’t get enough protein and you’ll waste away.  There are many concerns about vegan protein, but fortunately they are just myths. Today, we will bust five of these common myths and share the truth about vegan protein!


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]]> Whether you are vegan or are thinking about becoming vegan, you probably have been asked the common question, “But where do you get your protein?” All too often, other people are concerned that you won’t get enough protein and you’ll waste away.  There are many concerns about vegan protein, but fortunately they are just myths. Today, we will bust five of these common myths and share the truth about vegan protein!


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9859442 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 828 full false How Hard Are You Actually Working? How Hard Are You Actually Working? Our brains are wired for comfort and survival, not discomfort and success. Your mind can have a powerful influence on your perceived level of effort and your results. Once you push beyond your limiting beliefs, you establish a new standard in your life. In this episode we unpack what it means to work hard physically and mentally, how to set new standards, and redefine what is truly possible  for ourselves.

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]]> Our brains are wired for comfort and survival, not discomfort and success. Your mind can have a powerful influence on your perceived level of effort and your results. Once you push beyond your limiting beliefs, you establish a new standard in your life. In this episode we unpack what it means to work hard physically and mentally, how to set new standards, and redefine what is truly possible  for ourselves.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9816703 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1858 full false The Best Vegan Foods for Fat Loss The Best Vegan Foods for Fat Loss Many people struggle to stick to a fat loss diet because they feel overly restricted in what they can eat and/or they are stuck feeling hungry all the time. In this episode, we explain why tracking macronutrients is a better approach to nutrition for losing fat and provide a thorough list of the best vegan foods for fat loss. These foods don’t have any magical fat loss powers, but we have found them to be some of the best plant foods for nailing your macros and conquering hunger!

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]]> Many people struggle to stick to a fat loss diet because they feel overly restricted in what they can eat and/or they are stuck feeling hungry all the time. In this episode, we explain why tracking macronutrients is a better approach to nutrition for losing fat and provide a thorough list of the best vegan foods for fat loss. These foods don’t have any magical fat loss powers, but we have found them to be some of the best plant foods for nailing your macros and conquering hunger!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9816733 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1990 full false How to Start the Year STRONG How to Start the Year STRONG It is much easier to maintain momentum than it is to constantly be starting and stopping. This is true physically as well as for our mindset when it comes to setting and achieving goals. Momentum takes a lot of effort to start, but it also takes far less effort to maintain. So, how do you build and maintain momentum when it comes to your health and fitness? In this episode we share some practical tips to help you keep moving forward!


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]]> It is much easier to maintain momentum than it is to constantly be starting and stopping. This is true physically as well as for our mindset when it comes to setting and achieving goals. Momentum takes a lot of effort to start, but it also takes far less effort to maintain. So, how do you build and maintain momentum when it comes to your health and fitness? In this episode we share some practical tips to help you keep moving forward!


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9816627 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 853 full false How to Set Badass Goals for the New Year How to Set Badass Goals for the New Year If you are heading into the New Year without specific, meaningful goals, then you’re setting yourself up for living an average, mediocre life. Goals help give your life purpose and direction. Without them, you’ll waste amazing opportunities (and miss out on the amazing compounding effects of personal development) over the next year. In this episode, we share a simple but powerful 3-step process that is incredibly effective for setting big goals and leveling up your life! 
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]]> If you are heading into the New Year without specific, meaningful goals, then you’re setting yourself up for living an average, mediocre life. Goals help give your life purpose and direction. Without them, you’ll waste amazing opportunities (and miss out on the amazing compounding effects of personal development) over the next year. In this episode, we share a simple but powerful 3-step process that is incredibly effective for setting big goals and leveling up your life! 
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9803832 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 2457 full false Female Fitness Goals & Body Image with Coach Laura Female Fitness Goals & Body Image with Coach Laura Have you ever felt societal pressure to look a certain way? Have you ever struggled with your relationship with food? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be less obsessed with the number on the scale or the size tag in your clothes and more obsessed with fueling your body to be fit and healthy? This episode with Vegan Superhero Academy Coach Laura Marks is just for you! In our conversation with Laura, we take an honest look at these issues and more. Laura weaves together client success stories and personal, powerful stories of her own to unveil the truth of what it is actually like to be a woman in the fitness community. She offers practical advice and encouragement to any woman (or man) who is facing issues with eating disorders, body image struggles, or cultural pressure. Laura emphasizes the benefit of shifting your mindset to focusing on becoming stronger, rather than skinnier.  "I had to change my relationship with food.  I had to change my relationship with falling in love with myself and figuring out how I was going to fuel my body to be the best athlete I could be. So weightlifting saved my life. I had something to fight for." - VSA Coach Laura Marks

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]]> Have you ever felt societal pressure to look a certain way? Have you ever struggled with your relationship with food? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be less obsessed with the number on the scale or the size tag in your clothes and more obsessed with fueling your body to be fit and healthy? This episode with Vegan Superhero Academy Coach Laura Marks is just for you! In our conversation with Laura, we take an honest look at these issues and more. Laura weaves together client success stories and personal, powerful stories of her own to unveil the truth of what it is actually like to be a woman in the fitness community. She offers practical advice and encouragement to any woman (or man) who is facing issues with eating disorders, body image struggles, or cultural pressure. Laura emphasizes the benefit of shifting your mindset to focusing on becoming stronger, rather than skinnier.  "I had to change my relationship with food.  I had to change my relationship with falling in love with myself and figuring out how I was going to fuel my body to be the best athlete I could be. So weightlifting saved my life. I had something to fight for." - VSA Coach Laura Marks

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9672616 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 3064 full false How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 2) How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 2) Creating motivation is just the first step of momentum towards your goals. Maintaining motivation is the long journey. Everyone experiences ups and downs in their level of motivation. The key is to recognize when you are getting off track, course correct, and ultimately not throw in the towel. If you’re not in a motivational rut right now, you will likely be in one at some point on your journey. Which is why over our last episode and this episode, we’re sharing 12 ways to get your drive back. This episode is part two, ways 7-12, where we’ll share useful methods for maintaining motivation by helping ourselves stay accountable to our personal whys and goals.


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]]> Creating motivation is just the first step of momentum towards your goals. Maintaining motivation is the long journey. Everyone experiences ups and downs in their level of motivation. The key is to recognize when you are getting off track, course correct, and ultimately not throw in the towel. If you’re not in a motivational rut right now, you will likely be in one at some point on your journey. Which is why over our last episode and this episode, we’re sharing 12 ways to get your drive back. This episode is part two, ways 7-12, where we’ll share useful methods for maintaining motivation by helping ourselves stay accountable to our personal whys and goals.


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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9630608 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 2085 full false How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 1) How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 1) Motivation is not something that you just have. You have to create it. In this episode, we explore how our personal whys, goals, and priorities play an important role in building momentum. You'll learn practical tips for implementing these six ways to get your drive back: 1) Create your ultimate vision; 2) Define your identity; 3) Have crystal clear goals; 4) Be clear on your priorities; 5) Look at who you spend your time with; 6) Make small habits and commitments. Stay tuned for our next episode, part two, where we'll discuss maintaining the motivation we've built.

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]]> Motivation is not something that you just have. You have to create it. In this episode, we explore how our personal whys, goals, and priorities play an important role in building momentum. You'll learn practical tips for implementing these six ways to get your drive back: 1) Create your ultimate vision; 2) Define your identity; 3) Have crystal clear goals; 4) Be clear on your priorities; 5) Look at who you spend your time with; 6) Make small habits and commitments. Stay tuned for our next episode, part two, where we'll discuss maintaining the motivation we've built.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9552545 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 2939 full false Are You 83% Committed? Are You 83% Committed? Are you going to check out from your health and fitness goals over the holidays? The holidays are a wonderful time to be grateful for the most important things in your life like family and friendships. It’s also the time of the year when people are least committed to their health and fitness. In this episode we talk about how to cultivate the power of consistency and setting yourself up to start the New Year with massive momentum.



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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9482225 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400 927 full false Being Selfless By Being Selfish Being Selfless By Being Selfish When you take care of your body and your mind, it makes you far more effective at helping others. Many people, especially parents, feel guilty for taking time out of their busy schedule to focus on themselves each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup. "You have to be selfish in order to be selfless”. In this episode, we take a fresh look at the difference between being selfish and selfless and explore how these concepts can help us live a more meaningful life.



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]]> When you take care of your body and your mind, it makes you far more effective at helping others. Many people, especially parents, feel guilty for taking time out of their busy schedule to focus on themselves each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup. "You have to be selfish in order to be selfless”. In this episode, we take a fresh look at the difference between being selfish and selfless and explore how these concepts can help us live a more meaningful life.



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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9461519 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1265 full false Follow Your Heart with Robert Cheeke Follow Your Heart with Robert Cheeke At our 2021 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Robert shared his inspiring transformation from a scrawny farm boy to a champion vegan bodybuilder and New York Times Best Selling author. I wasn't planning to turn this into a podcast so we only recorded it on an iPhone, but his story was too good not to share. Please excuse the audio quality. I hope you enjoy listening!

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]]> At our 2021 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Robert shared his inspiring transformation from a scrawny farm boy to a champion vegan bodybuilder and New York Times Best Selling author. I wasn't planning to turn this into a podcast so we only recorded it on an iPhone, but his story was too good not to share. Please excuse the audio quality. I hope you enjoy listening!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9393141 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 5347 full false The Truth About Comparing Yourself to Others The Truth About Comparing Yourself to Others During a Zoom call with our clients, one of them, Michael, talked about how he often struggles with comparing himself to others. Towards the end of week 4 of our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching program, he was stretching after a workout and feeling super proud of all the progress he had made, but then he began scrolling through social media and comparing himself to others. He began thinking, "But I don’t look like that guy" and "I wish I was as strong as that guy." And then he caught himself thinking those defeating thoughts and told himself, "No, this is not the kind of conversation that I want to have in my head." We had an amazing conversation with Michael and the rest of our Vegan Superhero Academy clients about comparing yourself to others and we wanted to share some powerful takeaways from this conversation with you.

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]]> During a Zoom call with our clients, one of them, Michael, talked about how he often struggles with comparing himself to others. Towards the end of week 4 of our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching program, he was stretching after a workout and feeling super proud of all the progress he had made, but then he began scrolling through social media and comparing himself to others. He began thinking, "But I don’t look like that guy" and "I wish I was as strong as that guy." And then he caught himself thinking those defeating thoughts and told himself, "No, this is not the kind of conversation that I want to have in my head." We had an amazing conversation with Michael and the rest of our Vegan Superhero Academy clients about comparing yourself to others and we wanted to share some powerful takeaways from this conversation with you.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9365645 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1875 full false How Much Protein Can You Absorb? (12 Studies Analyzed) How Much Protein Can You Absorb? (12 Studies Analyzed) There are many common “broscience” myths in the fitness industry that have zero scientific merit. One of the most well-known bodybuilding myths is the idea that your body can only absorb a limited amount of protein from a single meal. Well, the truth is that your body can absorb nearly an unlimited amount of protein into the bloodstream. The more accurate question (that actually does have scientific merit) is, “how much absorbed protein can your body use from a single meal to build muscle?” Or in more technical terms, “what amount of protein maximally stimulates the postabsorptive rates of myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis?” That's the question we'll answer in this episode.

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]]> There are many common “broscience” myths in the fitness industry that have zero scientific merit. One of the most well-known bodybuilding myths is the idea that your body can only absorb a limited amount of protein from a single meal. Well, the truth is that your body can absorb nearly an unlimited amount of protein into the bloodstream. The more accurate question (that actually does have scientific merit) is, “how much absorbed protein can your body use from a single meal to build muscle?” Or in more technical terms, “what amount of protein maximally stimulates the postabsorptive rates of myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis?” That's the question we'll answer in this episode.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9352568 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1069 full false 6 Lessons I Learned from the IRONMAN 6 Lessons I Learned from the IRONMAN In this episode, we’re going to cover 6 lessons that I learned while training for my Ironman. Most of these are lessons that I re-learned or reinforced (they’re not groundbreaking new things) but my hope is that you take away a meaningful nugget or two from these lessons that you can apply to your own fitness journey.

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]]> In this episode, we’re going to cover 6 lessons that I learned while training for my Ironman. Most of these are lessons that I re-learned or reinforced (they’re not groundbreaking new things) but my hope is that you take away a meaningful nugget or two from these lessons that you can apply to your own fitness journey.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9327747 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2477 full false My IRONMAN Triathlon Experience My IRONMAN Triathlon Experience IRONMAN Maryland 2021 was an exciting, challenging experience. In this episode, I'll tell you how it felt to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles (140.6 miles total) in a single day.

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]]> IRONMAN Maryland 2021 was an exciting, challenging experience. In this episode, I'll tell you how it felt to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles (140.6 miles total) in a single day.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9270919 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2767 full false Do Your Beliefs Empower or Imprison You? Do Your Beliefs Empower or Imprison You? We made a post on Instagram a few days ago with what turned out to be a pretty polarizing idea. The post said, “It’s not fat. It’s not carbs. It’s not sugar. It’s not alcohol. If you’re not losing weight, it’s because you’re eating too many calories. Period.”

The post got nearly 8,000 likes and lots of positive feedback, but we also got slammed by a bunch of people. We got comments like, “this is false information,” “my thyroid says this is fake news,” and “this is very toxic and harmful information.”

First of all, science is not fake news. But let’s forget science for a second and talk about the beliefs that these people hold. Do these beliefs empower or imprison them? Is telling yourself that energy balance is “fake news” actually constructive towards your goals? Or is that belief actually holding you back from building the body and confidence that you deserve?

More broadly, do your beliefs about health and fitness empower or imprison you? Do you tell yourself that you’ll never be comfortable in your own skin? Do you tell yourself that you won’t ever be able to run a half marathon, deadlift your body weight, or complete some other athletic achievement that you would love to be able to do? Do you tell yourself that you aren’t fit enough to go to the gym? Do you tell yourself that you don’t have time to make healthy meals and move your body?

As Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.”

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]]> We made a post on Instagram a few days ago with what turned out to be a pretty polarizing idea. The post said, “It’s not fat. It’s not carbs. It’s not sugar. It’s not alcohol. If you’re not losing weight, it’s because you’re eating too many calories. Period.”

The post got nearly 8,000 likes and lots of positive feedback, but we also got slammed by a bunch of people. We got comments like, “this is false information,” “my thyroid says this is fake news,” and “this is very toxic and harmful information.”

First of all, science is not fake news. But let’s forget science for a second and talk about the beliefs that these people hold. Do these beliefs empower or imprison them? Is telling yourself that energy balance is “fake news” actually constructive towards your goals? Or is that belief actually holding you back from building the body and confidence that you deserve?

More broadly, do your beliefs about health and fitness empower or imprison you? Do you tell yourself that you’ll never be comfortable in your own skin? Do you tell yourself that you won’t ever be able to run a half marathon, deadlift your body weight, or complete some other athletic achievement that you would love to be able to do? Do you tell yourself that you aren’t fit enough to go to the gym? Do you tell yourself that you don’t have time to make healthy meals and move your body?

As Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.”

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9126319 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1252 full false How to Fall in Love with Fitness How to Fall in Love with Fitness Before starting The Vegan Gym, I worked as an engineer and ran a supply chain software startup with two friends from university. At the time, I felt like our startup was the surest path to success, at least financial success, but over the 18 months that I was involved in this business, I developed a burning passion for vegan fitness. I spent every minute of my free time writing vegan fitness articles and all I wanted to do was help vegans get healthy and fit. In this episode, I’ll share the most important lesson I have learned along my entrepreneurial journey, which is the same lesson that allowed me to fall in love with fitness over a decade ago. I hope it helps you too!

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]]> Before starting The Vegan Gym, I worked as an engineer and ran a supply chain software startup with two friends from university. At the time, I felt like our startup was the surest path to success, at least financial success, but over the 18 months that I was involved in this business, I developed a burning passion for vegan fitness. I spent every minute of my free time writing vegan fitness articles and all I wanted to do was help vegans get healthy and fit. In this episode, I’ll share the most important lesson I have learned along my entrepreneurial journey, which is the same lesson that allowed me to fall in love with fitness over a decade ago. I hope it helps you too!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-9113369 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2207 full false When Should You Consume Protein? When Should You Consume Protein? Until recently, peer-reviewed scientific literature actually supported the idea that you should consume protein as soon as possible after a workout. However, a recent meta-analysis that reviewed the data from twenty of these protein timing studies unveiled a common flaw among these studies’ designs. In this episode, we'll discuss the latest protein timing research and tell you exactly when to consume protein to get the most out of your diet and training.

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]]> Until recently, peer-reviewed scientific literature actually supported the idea that you should consume protein as soon as possible after a workout. However, a recent meta-analysis that reviewed the data from twenty of these protein timing studies unveiled a common flaw among these studies’ designs. In this episode, we'll discuss the latest protein timing research and tell you exactly when to consume protein to get the most out of your diet and training.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8829680 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1210 full false More ≠ Better More ≠ Better When it comes to fitness, most people in the world need to be doing more. But if you’re putting in the effort and not seeing the progress you want, then there’s a chance that you are actually overtraining.

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]]> When it comes to fitness, most people in the world need to be doing more. But if you’re putting in the effort and not seeing the progress you want, then there’s a chance that you are actually overtraining.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8634512 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1067 full false IRONMAN 2 | Training Update IRONMAN 2 | Training Update “The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we'll be tomorrow.” - Gary John Bishop

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]]> “The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we'll be tomorrow.” - Gary John Bishop

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8595669 Thu, 27 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2355 full false Food is Fuel, NOT the Enemy Food is Fuel, NOT the Enemy Your body deserves that you treat food as fuel, not the enemy. It executes trillions of biochemical reactions every second of every day to keep you alive and healthy. And all it asks of you is for you to feed it the right raw materials (food) a few times per day.

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]]> Your body deserves that you treat food as fuel, not the enemy. It executes trillions of biochemical reactions every second of every day to keep you alive and healthy. And all it asks of you is for you to feed it the right raw materials (food) a few times per day.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8511017 Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 865 full false 4 Pillars to Guarantee Vegan Fitness Results 4 Pillars to Guarantee Vegan Fitness Results At the end of the day, the only way to guarantee results is to put in the work on a consistent basis. But there are 4 pillars that you can follow to guarantee that you crush your goals.

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]]> At the end of the day, the only way to guarantee results is to put in the work on a consistent basis. But there are 4 pillars that you can follow to guarantee that you crush your goals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8425096 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2434 full false Top 5 Lessons from Vegan Superheroes! (with Coach Laura) Top 5 Lessons from Vegan Superheroes! (with Coach Laura) Our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching clients are Vegan Superheroes! In this episode, we'll discuss the top 5 main lessons that our clients have learned in the process of crushing their vegan fitness goals.

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]]> Our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching clients are Vegan Superheroes! In this episode, we'll discuss the top 5 main lessons that our clients have learned in the process of crushing their vegan fitness goals.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8366488 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2576 full false Dr. Michael Klaper | His Vegan Story, Protein, Omega-3s, Fasting, & More! Dr. Michael Klaper | His Vegan Story, Protein, Omega-3s, Fasting, & More! Dr. Klaper is a well-known, plant-based clinician. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and focuses on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people stay out of hospitals and off of operating tables. He believes that a whole-food, plant-based diet and regular exercise are essential for optimal health.

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]]> Dr. Klaper is a well-known, plant-based clinician. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and focuses on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people stay out of hospitals and off of operating tables. He believes that a whole-food, plant-based diet and regular exercise are essential for optimal health.

Please consider supporting Dr. Klaper’s work:
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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8257968 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2979 full false Are High-Protein Diets Bad For You? Are High-Protein Diets Bad For You? Many vegans associate a high-protein diet with poor health, and for good reason. According to Harvard Medical School, health conditions linked to a high-protein diet include the development of high cholesterol, a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, increased cancer risk, and kidney disease. These concerns are valid, but as we’ll learn from the research in this episode, they are specific to a high animal protein diet, not a high plant protein diet.

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]]> Many vegans associate a high-protein diet with poor health, and for good reason. According to Harvard Medical School, health conditions linked to a high-protein diet include the development of high cholesterol, a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, increased cancer risk, and kidney disease. These concerns are valid, but as we’ll learn from the research in this episode, they are specific to a high animal protein diet, not a high plant protein diet.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8244050 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400 466 full false 7 Tips to Build Sustainable Fitness Habits 7 Tips to Build Sustainable Fitness Habits Your current life situation is the total aggregate of all the habits, either conscious or unconscious, that you have allowed or practiced into your life. Nothing else. So because habits are so crucial to success, let’s dive into our 7 simple tips to build sustainable fitness habits!

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]]> Your current life situation is the total aggregate of all the habits, either conscious or unconscious, that you have allowed or practiced into your life. Nothing else. So because habits are so crucial to success, let’s dive into our 7 simple tips to build sustainable fitness habits!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8207118 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400 1959 full false Overcoming Self-Doubt Overcoming Self-Doubt I absolutely hate distance swimming. I’m a poor swimmer and I’m honestly kinda scared of the water. But a few days ago, a 1-hour swim workout (that I was absolutely dreading) turned into one of the most amazing workouts of my life. This experience reinforced a few important life lessons about overcoming self-doubt that I wanted to share with you.

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]]> I absolutely hate distance swimming. I’m a poor swimmer and I’m honestly kinda scared of the water. But a few days ago, a 1-hour swim workout (that I was absolutely dreading) turned into one of the most amazing workouts of my life. This experience reinforced a few important life lessons about overcoming self-doubt that I wanted to share with you.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8192107 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1668 full false 10 Vegan Fitness Myths 10 Vegan Fitness Myths Do carbs make you fat? Can you spot reduce body fat? Does eating late cause you to pack on the pounds? In this episode, we'll be debunking 10 popular vegan fitness myths!

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]]> Do carbs make you fat? Can you spot reduce body fat? Does eating late cause you to pack on the pounds? In this episode, we'll be debunking 10 popular vegan fitness myths!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8147710 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400 2065 full false Success Is Never A Surprise Success Is Never A Surprise If you want to achieve a specific goal, you don’t have to guess what to do. There are a series of actions you can take that have already been proven by other people. The path to success is already known, or at least largely known. Success is never a surprise.

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]]> If you want to achieve a specific goal, you don’t have to guess what to do. There are a series of actions you can take that have already been proven by other people. The path to success is already known, or at least largely known. Success is never a surprise.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-8074249 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1286 full false 3 Tips to Shorten Your Workouts 3 Tips to Shorten Your Workouts Most people think that working out MORE creates better results. That's not necessarily true. In today's episode, we'll share our top tips for making your workouts short and effective!

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]]> Most people think that working out MORE creates better results. That's not necessarily true. In today's episode, we'll share our top tips for making your workouts short and effective!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7932547 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1270 full false IRONMAN 1 | Our New Coaches IRONMAN 1 | Our New Coaches This is the first episode of our Ironman series! In this series, we'll discuss our training, nutrition, gear, struggles, and wins on the road to Ironman Maryland 2021.

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]]> This is the first episode of our Ironman series! In this series, we'll discuss our training, nutrition, gear, struggles, and wins on the road to Ironman Maryland 2021.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7889263 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1575 full false OUR MISSION OUR MISSION This is episode 100! If you’ve listened to other episodes of our podcast, then you probably know that our mission is to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives. In this episode, we'll share the 3 reasons why we’ve dedicated our lives to accomplish this mission.

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]]> This is episode 100! If you’ve listened to other episodes of our podcast, then you probably know that our mission is to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives. In this episode, we'll share the 3 reasons why we’ve dedicated our lives to accomplish this mission.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7753630 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2959 full false Which Group Are You In? Which Group Are You In? It’s kinda hard to believe, but we are officially 1 month into 2021. This is a good time to check in and see how we are doing. Whatever you’ve accomplished in the past month is a good indicator of what you will accomplish over the next year. If you're on track to accomplish your goals, awesome! Keep up the good work. If you're not on track, then now is the time to change that.

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]]> It’s kinda hard to believe, but we are officially 1 month into 2021. This is a good time to check in and see how we are doing. Whatever you’ve accomplished in the past month is a good indicator of what you will accomplish over the next year. If you're on track to accomplish your goals, awesome! Keep up the good work. If you're not on track, then now is the time to change that.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7664314 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2191 full false Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs In order to accomplish your goals, you must first destroy the false beliefs that are holding you back from believing that your goals are possible. These detrimental beliefs are called “limiting beliefs” because they limit your dreams and full potential. The good news is that you can destroy your limiting beliefs and replace them with beliefs that empower you. In this episode, we’ll teach you how to do that.

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]]> In order to accomplish your goals, you must first destroy the false beliefs that are holding you back from believing that your goals are possible. These detrimental beliefs are called “limiting beliefs” because they limit your dreams and full potential. The good news is that you can destroy your limiting beliefs and replace them with beliefs that empower you. In this episode, we’ll teach you how to do that.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7614877 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2234 full false Not All Pain Is Gain Not All Pain Is Gain Progress requires pain. As they say, “No pain, no gain.” But not all pain is created equal. In this episode, we’ll discuss the difference between good and bad pain.

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]]> Progress requires pain. As they say, “No pain, no gain.” But not all pain is created equal. In this episode, we’ll discuss the difference between good and bad pain.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7484140 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1599 full false The Vegan Gym Story with Chef AJ The Vegan Gym Story with Chef AJ We really enjoyed this interview with Chef AJ and we hope you do as well! Please take a minute to subscribe to Chef AJ's YouTube channel for tons of amazing vegan recipes and health information: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHEFAJ

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]]> We really enjoyed this interview with Chef AJ and we hope you do as well! Please take a minute to subscribe to Chef AJ's YouTube channel for tons of amazing vegan recipes and health information: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHEFAJ

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7402729 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 4267 full false CHOOSE YOUR HARD CHOOSE YOUR HARD Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. So what are you going to choose? Comfort or commitment? The pain of discipline or the pain of regret? The challenge of being out of shape or the challenge of being fit? Whatever you choose, it’s going to be hard. So you might as well choose the hard path that moves you closer to your goals.

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]]> Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. So what are you going to choose? Comfort or commitment? The pain of discipline or the pain of regret? The challenge of being out of shape or the challenge of being fit? Whatever you choose, it’s going to be hard. So you might as well choose the hard path that moves you closer to your goals.

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Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7287592 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 840 full false 10 Tips to Get Your Workout Done When You Don't Want To 10 Tips to Get Your Workout Done When You Don't Want To I would conservatively say that I don’t want to do at least half of my workouts. Every once in a while the stars align and my workout feels amazing, but more often than not, I struggle through my workouts. Last week, I was dragging through an especially difficult leg workout. I was struggling physically and mentally. The only way that I got through it was by relying on some tried and true “hacks” that I have used over the years to get my workouts done when I don’t want to. During my rest periods, I opened the Notes section of my phone and wrote my top 10 tips for getting your workout done when you don’t want to. In this episode, I'll teach you these 10 tips to help you maintain consistency and crush your goals!

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]]> I would conservatively say that I don’t want to do at least half of my workouts. Every once in a while the stars align and my workout feels amazing, but more often than not, I struggle through my workouts. Last week, I was dragging through an especially difficult leg workout. I was struggling physically and mentally. The only way that I got through it was by relying on some tried and true “hacks” that I have used over the years to get my workouts done when I don’t want to. During my rest periods, I opened the Notes section of my phone and wrote my top 10 tips for getting your workout done when you don’t want to. In this episode, I'll teach you these 10 tips to help you maintain consistency and crush your goals!

We'd love to help you more!

Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7245385 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1846 full false Our 3-Step System to Set Goals and CRUSH Them Our 3-Step System to Set Goals and CRUSH Them You can achieve anything that you set your mind to.  But for that to happen, you must clearly define who you want to become, break that vision down into concrete goals, and then commit to the daily actions you must take to make your goals a reality. In this episode, we'll share our powerful 3-Step System for setting goals and CRUSHING them. If you want to make 2021 your best year ever, then this is the episode for you.

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]]> You can achieve anything that you set your mind to.  But for that to happen, you must clearly define who you want to become, break that vision down into concrete goals, and then commit to the daily actions you must take to make your goals a reality. In this episode, we'll share our powerful 3-Step System for setting goals and CRUSHING them. If you want to make 2021 your best year ever, then this is the episode for you.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7169509 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 2979 full false Become the Hero of Your Life Become the Hero of Your Life Resolutions fail when we resolve to be the hero of our lives but omit the hero’s journey. To become the hero of your life, you must commit to the hero’s journey. That means that you must commit to being consistent with the small, daily habits that will bring you closer to your goals. Even when it's hard. ESPECIALLY when it’s hard. That's how you become the hero of your life.

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]]> Resolutions fail when we resolve to be the hero of our lives but omit the hero’s journey. To become the hero of your life, you must commit to the hero’s journey. That means that you must commit to being consistent with the small, daily habits that will bring you closer to your goals. Even when it's hard. ESPECIALLY when it’s hard. That's how you become the hero of your life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-7133044 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1519 full false Commit NOW & Figure The Rest Out Later [2020 Edition] Commit NOW & Figure The Rest Out Later [2020 Edition] Well, we pulled the trigger. On September 18th, 2021, we’re going to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon (26.2 miles). That’s 140.6 total miles of blood, sweat, and tears. In this episode, we're going to teach you the mentality that enables us to accomplish our most ambitious goals. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

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]]> Well, we pulled the trigger. On September 18th, 2021, we’re going to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon (26.2 miles). That’s 140.6 total miles of blood, sweat, and tears. In this episode, we're going to teach you the mentality that enables us to accomplish our most ambitious goals. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-6349831 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 1746 full false The 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness The 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness Many people seem to want to figure out step 99 of their fitness journey before they've taken the first step. But at its core, fitness really isn't that complicated. If you understand and implement the 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness that we'll be covering in this episode, then you WILL accomplish your goals!

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]]> Many people seem to want to figure out step 99 of their fitness journey before they've taken the first step. But at its core, fitness really isn't that complicated. If you understand and implement the 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness that we'll be covering in this episode, then you WILL accomplish your goals!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-6228244 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 2669 full false Trust the Process Trust the Process Your fitness journey is about the journey - the process - not the destination, so learning to trust and enjoy the process is crucial to achieving long-term, sustainable results! In this episode, we'll share the 4 principles that help us and our clients trust the process even in the face of adversity.

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]]> Your fitness journey is about the journey - the process - not the destination, so learning to trust and enjoy the process is crucial to achieving long-term, sustainable results! In this episode, we'll share the 4 principles that help us and our clients trust the process even in the face of adversity.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-6109219 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1992 full false The #1 Reason People Never Get Fit The #1 Reason People Never Get Fit For some reason, most people seem to think that there are only 10 months a year when it comes to their health and fitness. November and December simply don’t count. Heck, I think most people check out for September and October too. Even the most dedicated people. But when you are constantly stopping and starting, you completely erase all the momentum you’ve worked to build. And that's the #1 reason many people never get fit.

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]]> For some reason, most people seem to think that there are only 10 months a year when it comes to their health and fitness. November and December simply don’t count. Heck, I think most people check out for September and October too. Even the most dedicated people. But when you are constantly stopping and starting, you completely erase all the momentum you’ve worked to build. And that's the #1 reason many people never get fit.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-6007513 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1415 full false How to Burn Fat & Build Muscle At The Same Time (Vegan Body Recomposition) How to Burn Fat & Build Muscle At The Same Time (Vegan Body Recomposition) The trick to building a strong, fit, athletic body is pretty simple: for most people, that means burning fat and building lean muscle. Some people say that it’s possible to do both at the same time while others say it’s not. So what’s the truth?

Well not only is it totally possible, but it's actually pretty simple to do IF you know the right formula. In this episode, we'll teach you the 3 secrets of vegan body recomposition!

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]]> The trick to building a strong, fit, athletic body is pretty simple: for most people, that means burning fat and building lean muscle. Some people say that it’s possible to do both at the same time while others say it’s not. So what’s the truth?

Well not only is it totally possible, but it's actually pretty simple to do IF you know the right formula. In this episode, we'll teach you the 3 secrets of vegan body recomposition!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-5971786 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2326 full false How to Stay Motivated in Fitness How to Stay Motivated in Fitness Motivation is not something that you just have or don't have. You must actively work to develop and grow it. In this episode, we’ll share our top 9 tips for building and maintaining motivation along your health and fitness journey.

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]]> Motivation is not something that you just have or don't have. You must actively work to develop and grow it. In this episode, we’ll share our top 9 tips for building and maintaining motivation along your health and fitness journey.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-5577916 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2844 full false When to Eat to Burn Fat Faster (16 Meal Timing Studies Analyzed) When to Eat to Burn Fat Faster (16 Meal Timing Studies Analyzed) When should you eat meals to burn more body fat? You’ll learn the answer to this question in this episode.

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]]> When should you eat meals to burn more body fat? You’ll learn the answer to this question in this episode.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-5471047 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1013 full false The Other Side of Fear The Other Side of Fear Don’t end up on your deathbed wishing you could go back and face your fears to live a more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling life. In today's episode, we're talking about one of our favorite quotes, “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”

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]]> Don’t end up on your deathbed wishing you could go back and face your fears to live a more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling life. In today's episode, we're talking about one of our favorite quotes, “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-5245300 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1140 full false CAN’T or WON’T? CAN’T or WON’T? There’s one phrase that results in more unrealized goals and dreams than any other… and that’s the phrase, “I can’t.” But here’s the truth: 99% of the time when you say that you can’t do something, “can’t” is really a euphemism for “won’t.” In other words, it’s not a matter of your ability or your busy schedule, it’s a matter of your priorities.

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]]> There’s one phrase that results in more unrealized goals and dreams than any other… and that’s the phrase, “I can’t.” But here’s the truth: 99% of the time when you say that you can’t do something, “can’t” is really a euphemism for “won’t.” In other words, it’s not a matter of your ability or your busy schedule, it’s a matter of your priorities.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-4981139 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 458 full false Vegan Weight Loss Expectations Vegan Weight Loss Expectations What should you expect when trying to lose weight as a vegan? In this episode, you'll learn 1) how to track your weight loss progress, 2) how fast your body weight should be dropping, and 3) how your body measurements should be changing during weight loss.

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]]> What should you expect when trying to lose weight as a vegan? In this episode, you'll learn 1) how to track your weight loss progress, 2) how fast your body weight should be dropping, and 3) how your body measurements should be changing during weight loss.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-4649561 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2453 full false 4 Keys to Crush Your Fitness Goals After Quarantine 4 Keys to Crush Your Fitness Goals After Quarantine As we return to “normal” life post-quarantine, there are 4 key things you should keep in mind to crush your vegan fitness goals.

In this episode, we’ll teach you:

  • how to set killer vegan fitness goals
  • how to prevent injury as you return to the gym
  • how to quickly bounce back with your strength
  • and how to establish consistent health and fitness routines

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]]> As we return to “normal” life post-quarantine, there are 4 key things you should keep in mind to crush your vegan fitness goals.

In this episode, we’ll teach you:

  • how to set killer vegan fitness goals
  • how to prevent injury as you return to the gym
  • how to quickly bounce back with your strength
  • and how to establish consistent health and fitness routines

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-4218095 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2040 full false The Rapid Vegan Shred Program The Rapid Vegan Shred Program A simple, evidence-based program to shred 3+ pounds of body fat in 7 days. Download your free copy of The Rapid Vegan Shred Program here: https://rapidveganshred.com/

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]]> A simple, evidence-based program to shred 3+ pounds of body fat in 7 days. Download your free copy of The Rapid Vegan Shred Program here: https://rapidveganshred.com/

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3958409 Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:00 -0400 2697 full false THE WARRIOR MENTALITY THE WARRIOR MENTALITY What is the Warrior Mentality? It’s the mental state of embracing challenge and conquering adversity through grit and determination. Quite simply, it’s the mentality of someone who seeks challenge and never quits, regardless of how difficult things get. In this episode, we’ll teach you the 7 characteristics that you need to cultivate a Warrior Mentality.

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]]> What is the Warrior Mentality? It’s the mental state of embracing challenge and conquering adversity through grit and determination. Quite simply, it’s the mentality of someone who seeks challenge and never quits, regardless of how difficult things get. In this episode, we’ll teach you the 7 characteristics that you need to cultivate a Warrior Mentality.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3857846 Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2733 full false 5 Strategies to Get More Done 5 Strategies to Get More Done The global pandemic has completely turned this year upside down for all of us. Thankfully, even though you might feel behind on your 2020 goals right now, you can make up for lost time by working harder and improving your productivity. In this episode, we'll teach you our top 5 strategies for mastering your time and getting more done!

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]]> The global pandemic has completely turned this year upside down for all of us. Thankfully, even though you might feel behind on your 2020 goals right now, you can make up for lost time by working harder and improving your productivity. In this episode, we'll teach you our top 5 strategies for mastering your time and getting more done!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3763127 Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2609 full false What to Do When Gyms Reopen What to Do When Gyms Reopen In many parts of the US, gyms are going to be among the first nonessential businesses allowed to reopen. Some have already opened this week and many others will reopen over the next few weeks. Most will reopen by June 1st.

Honestly, I'm a bit apprehensive to head back to the gym, and that's perfectly normal. But I think if you take the necessary precautions, you don’t have much to worry about.

So in today's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we’re going to tell you how to be safe as you prepare to head back to your gym. We'll also share our top tips for getting back on track with your fitness goals in time for summer. We had lots of laughs in this episode, so I think you'll have fun listening to it!

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]]> In many parts of the US, gyms are going to be among the first nonessential businesses allowed to reopen. Some have already opened this week and many others will reopen over the next few weeks. Most will reopen by June 1st.

Honestly, I'm a bit apprehensive to head back to the gym, and that's perfectly normal. But I think if you take the necessary precautions, you don’t have much to worry about.

So in today's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we’re going to tell you how to be safe as you prepare to head back to your gym. We'll also share our top tips for getting back on track with your fitness goals in time for summer. We had lots of laughs in this episode, so I think you'll have fun listening to it!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3623212 Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1751 full false 3 Steps To Build A Killer Home Workout 3 Steps To Build A Killer Home Workout In this episode, we'll teach you our 3 steps (including all our best tips and tricks!) for building a killer home workout that helps you burn fat and build lean vegan muscle.

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]]> In this episode, we'll teach you our 3 steps (including all our best tips and tricks!) for building a killer home workout that helps you burn fat and build lean vegan muscle.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3137899 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 2534 full false The Coronavirus Episode The Coronavirus Episode In this episode, we’ll discuss the facts you should know about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. And we’ll also discuss what you should do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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]]> In this episode, we’ll discuss the facts you should know about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. And we’ll also discuss what you should do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-3042232 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 2513 full false The Art of Never Giving Up The Art of Never Giving Up Every super successful person has different talents and abilities that have gotten them to the pinnacle of their field.

But they all have ONE thing in common... Resiliency. They don’t quit on their dreams. Quitting is the number one habit of people who end up losing.

In this episode, we'll teach you how to cultivate the skill of never giving up.

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]]> Every super successful person has different talents and abilities that have gotten them to the pinnacle of their field.

But they all have ONE thing in common... Resiliency. They don’t quit on their dreams. Quitting is the number one habit of people who end up losing.

In this episode, we'll teach you how to cultivate the skill of never giving up.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2593072 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 1111 vegan, veganism, vegan health, vegan fitness, the vegan gym, motivation, vegan weight loss, vegan muscle full false How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Month How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Month In 30 days, Anders burned 9.0 pounds (4.1 kg) of body fat and GAINED 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) of lean muscle mass!!

PLUS... he did this over the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas included) without feeling hungry all the time or giving up his favorite foods.

So how did he do this?!?

Simple... he followed our proven Vegan Fat Loss Formula. This is the same formula that dozens of our clients have followed to lose 10+ pounds in a single month and keep it off for good.

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]]> In 30 days, Anders burned 9.0 pounds (4.1 kg) of body fat and GAINED 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) of lean muscle mass!!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2382893 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 978 vegan fitness, vegan weight loss, vegan fat loss, vegan, veganism, the vegan gym full false What Are Macros and Why Are They So Important? What Are Macros and Why Are They So Important? There's one part of your diet that's more important than any other for transforming your body... your macronutrient intake.

Macronutrients, often called “macros,” are substances required in large quantities by the human body to function properly. The three macros are protein, carbs, and dietary fat.

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]]> There's one part of your diet that's more important than any other for transforming your body... your macronutrient intake.

Macronutrients, often called “macros,” are substances required in large quantities by the human body to function properly. The three macros are protein, carbs, and dietary fat.

And here's the really cool thing about macros... you can sculpt your dream body by simply consuming the right amount of protein, carbs, and dietary fat. We'll teach you how in this episode!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2297612 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 1490 vegan protein, macronutrients, vegan macros, macros, vegan food, vegan diet, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, vegan health full false Why You Should Eat Carbs to Get Ripped Why You Should Eat Carbs to Get Ripped If you want to gain lean muscle, build strength, sculpt your physique, or even get ripped, then you are going to do best with more carbohydrates, not less.

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]]> If you want to gain lean muscle, build strength, sculpt your physique, or even get ripped, then you are going to do best with more carbohydrates, not less.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2223251 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 1108 high-carb dieting, vegan, vegan food, veganism, vegan fitness, vegan health, vegan bodybuilding full false 4 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays 4 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays You don't have to gain weight during the holidays. In this episode, we'll teach you our top tips for enjoying the holidays without packing on the pounds.

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]]> You don't have to gain weight during the holidays. In this episode, we'll teach you our top tips for enjoying the holidays without packing on the pounds.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2167835 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 1851 vegan food, vegan fitness, vegan weight loss, vegan weight loss macros, vegan, veganism, the vegan gym full false The Best Vegan Protein Sources The Best Vegan Protein Sources Whether you want to lose fat or build muscle, you must understand that not all vegan protein sources are equal. In this episode, we'll teach you which vegan protein sources you should prioritize to accomplish your vegan fitness goals!

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]]> Whether you want to lose fat or build muscle, you must understand that not all vegan protein sources are equal. In this episode, we'll teach you which vegan protein sources you should prioritize to accomplish your vegan fitness goals!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2132336 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 1815 vegan protein, vegan, veganism, vegan fitness, protein quality, plant protein full false We Are ALL Self-Made We Are ALL Self-Made We are ALL self-made, but only the successful will admit it.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-2016864 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 515 vegan fitness, mindset, no excuses, motivation, vegan, veganism, transformation, fitness transformation full false How to Avoid (or Fix) a “Skinny Fat” Physique How to Avoid (or Fix) a “Skinny Fat” Physique In this episode, we'll teach you the 3 simple steps that destroy "skinny fat" physiques!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1964710 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1836 vegan fitness, vegan weight loss, vegan weight loss macros, skinny fat, vegan, veganism, the vegan gym, skinny fat to lean full false The Vegan Protein Episode The Vegan Protein Episode In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about plant protein to torch body fat and build lean vegan muscle.

We’ll cover the following topics:

  • Recommended protein targets for fat loss and muscle growth
  • Plant protein quality and why it matters just as much as protein quantity
  • Why eating lots of plant protein is not bad for you
  • Optimal protein timing and the “anabolic window”
  • How much protein your body can absorb in one sitting
  • The truth about soy (including the effects of phytoestrogens on men’s testosterone levels and women’s breast cancer rates)
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]]> In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about plant protein to torch body fat and build lean vegan muscle.

We’ll cover the following topics:

  • Recommended protein targets for fat loss and muscle growth
  • Plant protein quality and why it matters just as much as protein quantity
  • Why eating lots of plant protein is not bad for you
  • Optimal protein timing and the “anabolic window”
  • How much protein your body can absorb in one sitting
  • The truth about soy (including the effects of phytoestrogens on men’s testosterone levels and women’s breast cancer rates)
  • And more!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1911791 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 2212 vegan protein, vegan food, vegan dieting, vegan fitness, vegan, veganism, fat loss, vegan muscle growth, vegan bodybuilding full false The Glue that Binds Commitment to Results The Glue that Binds Commitment to Results In this episode, we'll teach you how to build consistency in your vegan fitness journey and use accountability to accomplish your most ambitious goals!

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]]> In this episode, we'll teach you how to build consistency in your vegan fitness journey and use accountability to accomplish your most ambitious goals!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1682689 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0400 2432 vegan, veganism, vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition full false How to Break Through Fat Loss Plateaus How to Break Through Fat Loss Plateaus When you're dieting, there's nothing more aggravating than stepping on the scale day after day and seeing the same number stare back at you. In this episode, we'll teach you how to break through these frustrating fat loss plateaus to continue making progress!

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]]> When you're dieting, there's nothing more aggravating than stepping on the scale day after day and seeing the same number stare back at you. In this episode, we'll teach you how to break through these frustrating fat loss plateaus to continue making progress!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1618381 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400 1376 vegan weight loss, vegan fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan coaching, weight loss, fat loss, how to lose weight, break through fat loss plateaus, fat loss plateaus, weight loss plateaus full false IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Race Recap IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Race Recap In this episode, we talk about our IRONMAN 70.3 experience swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and then running 13.1 miles in Boulder, Colorado.

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]]> In this episode, we talk about our IRONMAN 70.3 experience swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and then running 13.1 miles in Boulder, Colorado.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1553614 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 2785 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition, IRONMAN 70.3, triathlon, vegan triathlete, IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder full false Our 3 Rules for Vegan Fitness Success Our 3 Rules for Vegan Fitness Success My run yesterday destroyed me. I went out way too fast, I wasn't prepared for the unrelenting summer heat, I threw up in my mouth, and all I could think about was giving up.

As I was suffering through the last few miles, I thought about all the mistakes I had made that put me into this situation. I realized that these are the same common mistakes that cause most vegans to never achieve their health and fitness goals.

To make sure you don't fall into this trap, we'll explain what these mistakes are and share our 3 Rules for Vegan Fitness Success!

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]]> My run yesterday destroyed me. I went out way too fast, I wasn't prepared for the unrelenting summer heat, I threw up in my mouth, and all I could think about was giving up.

As I was suffering through the last few miles, I thought about all the mistakes I had made that put me into this situation. I realized that these are the same common mistakes that cause most vegans to never achieve their health and fitness goals.

To make sure you don't fall into this trap, we'll explain what these mistakes are and share our 3 Rules for Vegan Fitness Success!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1492159 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0400 1936 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition full true F*CK YOUR COMFORT ZONE F*CK YOUR COMFORT ZONE If you do not have your ideal body and health, it's because you have not been willing to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Stop making excuses and start leaning into pain and discomfort. Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear.

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]]> If you do not have your ideal body and health, it's because you have not been willing to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Stop making excuses and start leaning into pain and discomfort. Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1459870 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1020 goals, vegan, vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition full true Don't Let the Scale Define You Don't Let the Scale Define You DO NOT let the scale control your life! Your body weight is no reflection of who you are or what you're worth. Focus on eating and training for good health, confidence, strength, and energy.

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]]> DO NOT let the scale control your life! Your body weight is no reflection of who you are or what you're worth. Focus on eating and training for good health, confidence, strength, and energy.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1447141 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1325 vegan weight loss, vegan fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan coaching, weight loss, fat loss, how to lose weight full false Help! I Can't Lose Weight! Help! I Can't Lose Weight! Losing weight is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. If you've been struggling to lose weight, then you need to listen to this episode. We're here to help you accomplish your goals!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1428742 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400 3261 vegan weight loss, vegan fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan coaching, weight loss, fat loss, how to lose weight full false The Incredible Lesson Cancer Taught Me The Incredible Lesson Cancer Taught Me Being diagnosed with cancer was the most traumatic experience I've ever faced, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Cancer taught me an incredible lesson that has forever changed my life.

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]]> Being diagnosed with cancer was the most traumatic experience I've ever faced, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Cancer taught me an incredible lesson that has forever changed my life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1396954 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1903 cancer, vegan, holistic health, vegan fitness, the vegan gym, fitness, vegan nutrition full false So You've Gotten Off Track... That Ends Now. So You've Gotten Off Track... That Ends Now. We know how easy it can be to get derailed from your healthy habits. Work gets busy, you need to spend time with your family, vacations can get you off track, and on and on. There are many reasons why we get off track, but don't let that become permanent.

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]]> We know how easy it can be to get derailed from your healthy habits. Work gets busy, you need to spend time with your family, vacations can get you off track, and on and on. There are many reasons why we get off track, but don't let that become permanent.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1337377 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1238 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition full false Our Journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Our Journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder On August 3rd, 2019, Anders and I are racing an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in Boulder, Colorado. We are SUPER PUMPED despite not being fully prepared for the event. It’s going to be an awesome experience and we’re going to bring you along for the rest of our journey - including race day!

In this Tuesday’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about why we’re doing this event and how we’re juggling weight training and endurance triathlon training.

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]]> On August 3rd, 2019, Anders and I are racing an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in Boulder, Colorado. We are SUPER PUMPED despite not being fully prepared for the event. It’s going to be an awesome experience and we’re going to bring you along for the rest of our journey - including race day!

In this Tuesday’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about why we’re doing this event and how we’re juggling weight training and endurance triathlon training.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1328884 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 3131 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, triathlon, fitness, vegan nutrition, veganism, vegan activism, Ironman full false YOU Are An Athlete YOU Are An Athlete Most people drastically undervalue their ability and potential. But when it comes to your physical ability, whether you are crushing world records or gearing up for your first 5K road race, YOU are an athlete!

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]]> Most people drastically undervalue their ability and potential. But when it comes to your physical ability, whether you are crushing world records or gearing up for your first 5K road race, YOU are an athlete!

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1308001 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 1802 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition, athlete full false Laura DeGroot on Fitness, Faith, and Veganism Laura DeGroot on Fitness, Faith, and Veganism Laura overcame extreme adversity and emotional anguish as a teenager when she was forced to eat meat against her will at a treatment center for eating disorders. In fact, for much of her life, she’s been told to eat animal products by doctors and fellow athletes, which caused her to constantly feel sick and depressed.

But over the past decade, she has learned to eat in a way that serves both her body and heart. After overcoming anorexia, bulimia, and debilitating injuries, she’s become an accomplished vegan Olympic weightlifting coach and athlete.

She recently graduated from our Vegan Superhero Academy and I had a chance to sit down with her and talk about her incredible vegan journey. She’s an amazing woman with a powerful story. I have no doubt you’re going to love this episode.

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]]> Laura overcame extreme adversity and emotional anguish as a teenager when she was forced to eat meat against her will at a treatment center for eating disorders. In fact, for much of her life, she’s been told to eat animal products by doctors and fellow athletes, which caused her to constantly feel sick and depressed.

But over the past decade, she has learned to eat in a way that serves both her body and heart. After overcoming anorexia, bulimia, and debilitating injuries, she’s become an accomplished vegan Olympic weightlifting coach and athlete.

She recently graduated from our Vegan Superhero Academy and I had a chance to sit down with her and talk about her incredible vegan journey. She’s an amazing woman with a powerful story. I have no doubt you’re going to love this episode.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1297525 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400 6049 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition, anorexia, bulimia, olympic weightlifting full false How to BEAT Adversity How to BEAT Adversity Yesterday CRUSHED me. Nothing seemed to be going my way. I invested 1,500 hours into a project that seemed to fall flat on its face. In this episode, I'll share the two questions I ask myself to power through - and ultimately BEAT - adversity.

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]]> Yesterday CRUSHED me. Nothing seemed to be going my way. I invested 1,500 hours into a project that seemed to fall flat on its face. In this episode, I'll share the two questions I ask myself to power through - and ultimately BEAT - adversity.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1278946 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 1542 vegan fitness, beat adversity, the vegan gym, vegan, veganism full false Every Vegan Woman Should Listen to This Episode Every Vegan Woman Should Listen to This Episode Women, it’s time to stop slaving away on the treadmill, or wasting hours of time lifting light weights. Focus on training with heavy weights. In time, you will achieve a lean, toned, athletic physique without becoming "big and bulky."

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Get your FREE copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1266569 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0400 1363 female athlete, female training, weightlifting, vegan fitness, vegan nutrition, vegan women full false 9 Things We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Fitness Journey 9 Things We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Fitness Journey Through a decade of training, we've learned 9 crucial lessons that have the power to radically accelerate your health and fitness results.

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]]> Through a decade of training, we've learned 9 crucial lessons that have the power to radically accelerate your health and fitness results.

Get your FREE copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1245626 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400 3474 vegan fitness, the vegan gym, weightlifting, fitness, vegan nutrition full false Overcoming Eating Disorders, Losing 100 Pounds, and Transforming Into a Vegan Bodybuilder with Ashley Marcum Overcoming Eating Disorders, Losing 100 Pounds, and Transforming Into a Vegan Bodybuilder with Ashley Marcum For over a decade, Ashley Marcum struggled with her weight and battled eating disorders. But she overcame this adversity to become an accomplished vegan athlete and coach.

Connect with Ashley: ashley@thevegangym.com or @thebrunettebodybuilder

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]]> For over a decade, Ashley Marcum struggled with her weight and battled eating disorders. But she overcame this adversity to become an accomplished vegan athlete and coach.

Connect with Ashley: ashley@thevegangym.com or @thebrunettebodybuilder

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1235666 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 3126 the vegan gym, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilder, vegan, veganism, vegan health, vegan nutrition, eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia full false The 10% Principle: How to Master Your Schedule and Multiply Your Results The 10% Principle: How to Master Your Schedule and Multiply Your Results Your to-do list never gets shorter. You constantly feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things that you have to get done. At the end of every day, you feel exhausted because you were a flurry of non-stop activity, but you have little to show for your effort.

I know exactly how that feels. It sucks.

Well about a year ago, I stumbled across a simple, yet incredibly powerful principle that has enabled me to accomplish more in the past year of my life than I have in any other 5 years combined.

And I want to share this powerful principle with you. Some might call this a "productivity hack" or "time management tool" but it's way more than that to me. It's a guiding force for everything I do in life.

I'm super excited to share this principle with you in this episode. It has the power to change your life.

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]]> Your to-do list never gets shorter. You constantly feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things that you have to get done. At the end of every day, you feel exhausted because you were a flurry of non-stop activity, but you have little to show for your effort.

I know exactly how that feels. It sucks.

Well about a year ago, I stumbled across a simple, yet incredibly powerful principle that has enabled me to accomplish more in the past year of my life than I have in any other 5 years combined.

And I want to share this powerful principle with you. Some might call this a "productivity hack" or "time management tool" but it's way more than that to me. It's a guiding force for everything I do in life.

I'm super excited to share this principle with you in this episode. It has the power to change your life.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1213223 Thu, 30 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400 2412 the vegan gym, productivity, time management, success full false The Protein-Combining Myth DEBUNKED! The Protein-Combining Myth DEBUNKED! In this episode, we bust the myth of protein combining. A "complete" protein contains all 9 of the essential amino acids. You do not have to combine plant proteins (like rice and beans) to form a "complete" protein. All vegan foods contain every single one of these essential amino acids.

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]]> In this episode, we bust the myth of protein combining. A "complete" protein contains all 9 of the essential amino acids. You do not have to combine plant proteins (like rice and beans) to form a "complete" protein. All vegan foods contain every single one of these essential amino acids.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1203182 Tue, 28 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 2096 full false Reignite Your Commitment Reignite Your Commitment I have been falling behind on my goals. I am simply not on track to accomplish all the things that I set out to achieve this year. It's not that I haven't been putting in the work. I have. It's just that I've allowed myself to get off track with a few goals that really matter to me.

That's totally normal. It happens to all of us. But it's not okay with me. I believe that if your goals really matter to you, then you can't let complacency dictate your life. That's why Anders and I explain how we're working to get back on track in this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

If you want to reignite your commitment to your goals, then I think you'll find this episode to be super valuable.

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]]> I have been falling behind on my goals. I am simply not on track to accomplish all the things that I set out to achieve this year. It's not that I haven't been putting in the work. I have. It's just that I've allowed myself to get off track with a few goals that really matter to me.

That's totally normal. It happens to all of us. But it's not okay with me. I believe that if your goals really matter to you, then you can't let complacency dictate your life. That's why Anders and I explain how we're working to get back on track in this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

If you want to reignite your commitment to your goals, then I think you'll find this episode to be super valuable.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1189454 Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400 2612 goals, vegan fitness, the vegan gym podcast, staying on track, goal setting full false The Vegan Fat Shredding Formula The Vegan Fat Shredding Formula In this episode, we'll teach you our Vegan Fat Shredding Formula, which will help you to shred fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> In this episode, we'll teach you our Vegan Fat Shredding Formula, which will help you to shred fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1106429 Wed, 08 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400 3837 vegan weight loss, vegan fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan coaching, weight loss, fat loss, how to lose weight, vegan macros full true Low-Carb vs. High-Carb For Fat Loss Low-Carb vs. High-Carb For Fat Loss Do low-carb diets help you to shred more fat? In this episode, we'll discuss the research behind both sides of the low-carb vs. high-carb debate.

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]]> Do low-carb diets help you to shred more fat? In this episode, we'll discuss the research behind both sides of the low-carb vs. high-carb debate.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1055147 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 2168 low-carb, ketogenic diet, keto, vegan ketogenic, vegan keto, low-carb vegan, vegan diet, vegan fitness full false How Molly Lost 200 Pounds and Took Control of Her Life How Molly Lost 200 Pounds and Took Control of Her Life In this episode, you’ll meet one of our super awesome coaching clients, Molly Powell, and hear her incredible transformation story. To apply to our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy, please go to https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com






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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1025223 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 4746 transformation, vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, molly powell, vegan fitness, the vegan gym, fat loss, weight loss, how to transform your life full false EMBRACE ADVERSITY EMBRACE ADVERSITY There comes a point on the road to achieving any great endeavor when you realize just how tough it's really going to be. When you realize that it's going to take many times more effort than you anticipated.

And at that point you have two options: you can throw in the towel, wave a white flag, and give up. That's what most people do. Or you can embrace adversity and lean into the difficulty because you know THAT will bring you closer to the incredible person you were put on this Earth to become.

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]]> There comes a point on the road to achieving any great endeavor when you realize just how tough it's really going to be. When you realize that it's going to take many times more effort than you anticipated.

And at that point you have two options: you can throw in the towel, wave a white flag, and give up. That's what most people do. Or you can embrace adversity and lean into the difficulty because you know THAT will bring you closer to the incredible person you were put on this Earth to become.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1015989 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 926 overcome adversity, success, vegan, vegan bodybuilding, vegan fitness full false How David Lost 31.4 lb in 90 Days and Transformed His Life How David Lost 31.4 lb in 90 Days and Transformed His Life In this episode, you’ll meet one of our super awesome coaching clients, David Allen, and hear his amazing transformation story. To apply to our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy, please go to https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com.

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]]> In this episode, you’ll meet one of our super awesome coaching clients, David Allen, and hear his amazing transformation story. To apply to our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy, please go to https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com.

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]]> Leif Arnesen Buzzsprout-1003205 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 4348 vegan fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan coaching, vegan weight loss, weight loss, fat loss, how to lose weight, shred fat, fitness transformation, body transformation full true Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights For Building Muscle Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights For Building Muscle Despite what the bodybuilding magazines tell you, the primary driver of muscle growth is progressive overload. It’s not muscle confusion or time under tension or muscle soreness or metabolic conditioning or anything else.

Progressive overload means increasing tension levels in muscle fiber over time and the best way to do that is to add weight to the bar. If you are not gradually adding weight to the bar over time (assuming you are working in the same rep range) then you are definitely not building muscle at an optimal rate.

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]]> Despite what the bodybuilding magazines tell you, the primary driver of muscle growth is progressive overload. It’s not muscle confusion or time under tension or muscle soreness or metabolic conditioning or anything else.

Progressive overload means increasing tension levels in muscle fiber over time and the best way to do that is to add weight to the bar. If you are not gradually adding weight to the bar over time (assuming you are working in the same rep range) then you are definitely not building muscle at an optimal rate.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1688 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:46:06 -0500 2416 progressive overload, training, vegan bodybuilding, vegan fitness full true How to Conquer Bad Workouts How to Conquer Bad Workouts This past Sunday, I had a particularly tough squat workout. The weight felt super heavy and I just couldn't 'get into it' mentally.

If you can relate, don't worry! We all struggle with this! Even after training for over 10 years, I still find myself battling through bad workouts at least once per week.

I know how frustrating and demotivating these days can feel, so my brother and I wanted to share some advice in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast. I hope our advice helps you to conquer the rough days in your fitness journey!

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]]> This past Sunday, I had a particularly tough squat workout. The weight felt super heavy and I just couldn't 'get into it' mentally.

If you can relate, don't worry! We all struggle with this! Even after training for over 10 years, I still find myself battling through bad workouts at least once per week.

I know how frustrating and demotivating these days can feel, so my brother and I wanted to share some advice in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast. I hope our advice helps you to conquer the rough days in your fitness journey!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1677 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:45:58 -0500 1457 how to overcome bad workouts full true Balancing Protein and Carbs as a Vegan Balancing Protein and Carbs as a Vegan How do you balance protein and carbs as a vegan? That's a question that we receive often. And it's a fair question!

Most protein-packed plant foods also tend to be high in either carbs or fat. For example, tofu is packed with high-quality plant protein, but it's also high in fat. Lentils are packed with high-quality plant protein, but they also contain lots of carbs. This can make it difficult to balance your macros, especially when you are working to shred fat.

So in this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother and I will teach you how to get all the protein you need while balancing your carb and fat intake!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> How do you balance protein and carbs as a vegan? That's a question that we receive often. And it's a fair question!

Most protein-packed plant foods also tend to be high in either carbs or fat. For example, tofu is packed with high-quality plant protein, but it's also high in fat. Lentils are packed with high-quality plant protein, but they also contain lots of carbs. This can make it difficult to balance your macros, especially when you are working to shred fat.

So in this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother and I will teach you how to get all the protein you need while balancing your carb and fat intake!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1674 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:48:25 -0500 2471 vegan carbs, vegan macros, vegan fat, vegan protein, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true Become The Momentum Become The Momentum Over the past year, I've committed to my ideal morning workout routine. And recommitted. And recommitted again. I've lost count of how many times I've had to "get back at it."

I'll make it a few days, then miss a day, then make it a few more days, then miss another day. This loop of constantly stopping and starting has been draining my energy and commitment.

Well, this past weekend I had a major epiphany. It's a super simple idea, but I can already tell that it's going to be a game changer.

If you struggle to maintain consistency in your health and fitness, you won't want to miss this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast. I'll explain my new strategy, which I think you'll find to be super valuable.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Over the past year, I've committed to my ideal morning workout routine. And recommitted. And recommitted again. I've lost count of how many times I've had to "get back at it."

I'll make it a few days, then miss a day, then make it a few more days, then miss another day. This loop of constantly stopping and starting has been draining my energy and commitment.

Well, this past weekend I had a major epiphany. It's a super simple idea, but I can already tell that it's going to be a game changer.

If you struggle to maintain consistency in your health and fitness, you won't want to miss this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast. I'll explain my new strategy, which I think you'll find to be super valuable.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1670 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:19:01 -0500 2161 become the momentum, how to build momentum, momentum, how to maintain momentum, how to stay consistent, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true How To Instantly Become More Fit And Successful How To Instantly Become More Fit And Successful If you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that we don't believe in short-term gratification or overnight success. But there is a foolproof way to instantly become more fit and successful.

Make the decision to take 100% control of your life. Stop allowing your excuses to dictate your life.

Everyone battles excuses and limiting beliefs on a daily basis. That's totally expected. The question is, how do you respond?

Success does not require the absence of excuses, it requires the obliteration of them.

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]]> If you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that we don't believe in short-term gratification or overnight success. But there is a foolproof way to instantly become more fit and successful.

Make the decision to take 100% control of your life. Stop allowing your excuses to dictate your life.

Everyone battles excuses and limiting beliefs on a daily basis. That's totally expected. The question is, how do you respond?

Success does not require the absence of excuses, it requires the obliteration of them.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1665 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:52:04 -0500 2061 no excuses, take control of your life, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true How To Shred Stubborn Body Fat How To Shred Stubborn Body Fat In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to shred stubborn body fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Before we begin, let’s make something clear: you cannot target certain areas of body fat that seem to be more stubborn than others. In other words, you cannot target stubborn body fat.

We’re going to explain why you can’t in this podcast. We’re then going to tell you how to shred those last few pounds that seem to accumulate in stubborn areas like your hips and lower abdomen.

To learn everything you need to know about vegan fat loss, please check out my new book called Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets. This book is the ultimate guide for vegans who want to shred fat and get ripped!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to shred stubborn body fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Before we begin, let’s make something clear: you cannot target certain areas of body fat that seem to be more stubborn than others. In other words, you cannot target stubborn body fat.

We’re going to explain why you can’t in this podcast. We’re then going to tell you how to shred those last few pounds that seem to accumulate in stubborn areas like your hips and lower abdomen.

To learn everything you need to know about vegan fat loss, please check out my new book called Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets. This book is the ultimate guide for vegans who want to shred fat and get ripped!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1660 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:47:27 -0500 1990 how to shred fat, vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true How To Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever! How To Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever! In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll teach you how to set the right goals (NOT resolutions) to make 2019 your best year ever!

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll teach you how to set the right goals (NOT resolutions) to make 2019 your best year ever!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1643 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:17:12 -0500 2152 setting 2019 goals, how to set goals, how to make this the best year of your life, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true Does Cardio KILL Gains?! Does Cardio KILL Gains?! Does cardio KILL gains?? This is a question that we get ALL the time.

We've been doing quite a bit of cardio this past month as we start training for our upcoming Ironman 70.3 triathlon, so we thought it would be a good time to discuss this topic.

The short answer is no, cardio does not kill gains, but there are many considerations such as training intensity, training frequency, training modality, and training timing.

We need to fully understand these specifics to ensure there is no interference between concurrent resistance and cardiovascular training.

To learn everything you need to know about doing cardio on top of a weight training program, listen to this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Does cardio KILL gains?? This is a question that we get ALL the time.

We've been doing quite a bit of cardio this past month as we start training for our upcoming Ironman 70.3 triathlon, so we thought it would be a good time to discuss this topic.

The short answer is no, cardio does not kill gains, but there are many considerations such as training intensity, training frequency, training modality, and training timing.

We need to fully understand these specifics to ensure there is no interference between concurrent resistance and cardiovascular training.

To learn everything you need to know about doing cardio on top of a weight training program, listen to this week's episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1638 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:32:28 -0500 2282 does cardio kill gains, does running kill gains, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true Commitment Is Never Convenient Commitment Is Never Convenient What you need to understand is that when you say “I’m going to put it off until later” what you’re really saying is “I am going to choose commitment when the timing is convenient.”

But you can’t.

When you are truly committed to something, you’ll do whatever it takes no matter what. People who achieve their ideal bodies and health keep their commitments regardless of convenience.

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]]> What you need to understand is that when you say “I’m going to put it off until later” what you’re really saying is “I am going to choose commitment when the timing is convenient.”

But you can’t.

When you are truly committed to something, you’ll do whatever it takes no matter what. People who achieve their ideal bodies and health keep their commitments regardless of convenience.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1634 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:23:50 -0500 1223 commitment is never convenient, later always becomes never, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true “I CAN’T” Is Just A Cop Out “I CAN’T” Is Just A Cop Out The people who achieve success in fitness are the people who get up and make it happen. They look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, then they make them. They don’t make excuses. The word “can’t” doesn’t exist in their vocabulary.

Stop saying “I can’t.” You CAN. You just chose not to.

That’s a REALLY important distinction. And honestly, it's often a hard pill to swallow.

I’m not saying that it’s easy. It’s usually the exact opposite. It’s typically really, really tough. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. You can and you will.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> The people who achieve success in fitness are the people who get up and make it happen. They look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, then they make them. They don’t make excuses. The word “can’t” doesn’t exist in their vocabulary.

Stop saying “I can’t.” You CAN. You just chose not to.

That’s a REALLY important distinction. And honestly, it's often a hard pill to swallow.

I’m not saying that it’s easy. It’s usually the exact opposite. It’s typically really, really tough. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. You can and you will.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1630 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:14:41 -0500 2238 can't is just a cop out, destroy limiting beliefs, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true Is Soy BAD For You?! Cancer, Isoflavones, GMOs, & More! Is Soy BAD For You?! Cancer, Isoflavones, GMOs, & More! In this episode, we’ll analyze 23 scientific studies to uncover the truth about soy and answer the question, “Is soy bad for you?!” We’ll discuss all of the major soy concerns including soy’s effect on cancer (breast and prostate cancer in particular), isoflavones and their purported “feminizing effect” on men, and the danger of genetically modified (GM) soy.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> In this episode, we’ll analyze 23 scientific studies to uncover the truth about soy and answer the question, “Is soy bad for you?!” We’ll discuss all of the major soy concerns including soy’s effect on cancer (breast and prostate cancer in particular), isoflavones and their purported “feminizing effect” on men, and the danger of genetically modified (GM) soy.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1620 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:48:25 -0500 2226 is soy bad for you, soy, is soy healthy, the truth about soy, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true Commit NOW & Figure The Rest Out Later Commit NOW & Figure The Rest Out Later I'm never going to let limiting beliefs and excuses hold me back from doing something that really matters to me. Something that I know will push me out of my comfort zone and force me to grow into the man I want to become.

I call this mentality "commit NOW and figure the rest out later!" It's a concept that I learned from a well-known entrepreneur named Grant Cardone.

And this is exactly what we'll be talking about in today's podcast. My brother Anders and I both open up about our personal lives, struggles, and ambitions. I think this is hands-down the best podcast we've done so far. I hope you agree.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> I'm never going to let limiting beliefs and excuses hold me back from doing something that really matters to me. Something that I know will push me out of my comfort zone and force me to grow into the man I want to become.

I call this mentality "commit NOW and figure the rest out later!" It's a concept that I learned from a well-known entrepreneur named Grant Cardone.

And this is exactly what we'll be talking about in today's podcast. My brother Anders and I both open up about our personal lives, struggles, and ambitions. I think this is hands-down the best podcast we've done so far. I hope you agree.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1614 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:04:39 -0500 3040 commit now, IRONMAN 70.3, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true How To Establish MASSIVE Accountability In Your Life How To Establish MASSIVE Accountability In Your Life I love working out and nourishing my body and mind with healthy food. But I’m not immune to the lure of taking it easy and making excuses.

We’ve all said things like “I don’t feel like going to the gym today” and “I’ll just have one more slice.” But those missed workouts and extra calories tend to snowball into a real problem over time.

This is precisely why we all need to create accountability in our lives.

I have my brother to hold me accountable in the gym, a business coach to hold me accountable in my business, and mentors to hold me accountable in life.

I don’t care how much self-discipline you have, you NEED accountability.

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother and I are going to teach you exactly how to create accountability in your life.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> I love working out and nourishing my body and mind with healthy food. But I’m not immune to the lure of taking it easy and making excuses.

We’ve all said things like “I don’t feel like going to the gym today” and “I’ll just have one more slice.” But those missed workouts and extra calories tend to snowball into a real problem over time.

This is precisely why we all need to create accountability in our lives.

I have my brother to hold me accountable in the gym, a business coach to hold me accountable in my business, and mentors to hold me accountable in life.

I don’t care how much self-discipline you have, you NEED accountability.

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother and I are going to teach you exactly how to create accountability in your life.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1608 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:14:04 -0500 1361 create accountability, establish massive accountability, the vegan gym podcast, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym full true STEROIDS STEROIDS Based on research from the International Journal of Sports Medicine, you can expect to gain muscle 3 to 15 times faster using steroids than you can naturally. But at what cost?

Steroids cause kidney problems or failure, liver damage, life-threatening cardiovascular complications, wreak havoc on your endocrine system, and much, much more.

So my goal in for this podcast episode is simple. I want to educate you on steroids and provide a science-based argument for why you should never take them.

We’ll discuss what exactly steroids are, how they work, and how they affect your body and health. We’ll also discuss other performance-enhancing drugs like SARMs.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Based on research from the International Journal of Sports Medicine, you can expect to gain muscle 3 to 15 times faster using steroids than you can naturally. But at what cost?

Steroids cause kidney problems or failure, liver damage, life-threatening cardiovascular complications, wreak havoc on your endocrine system, and much, much more.

So my goal in for this podcast episode is simple. I want to educate you on steroids and provide a science-based argument for why you should never take them.

We’ll discuss what exactly steroids are, how they work, and how they affect your body and health. We’ll also discuss other performance-enhancing drugs like SARMs.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1603 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:04:16 -0400 3083 vegan steroids, steroids, vegans who take steroids, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Why Most Vegans Cannot Build Muscle Why Most Vegans Cannot Build Muscle Are you struggling to build muscle? If so, I know the feeling. I used to be 130 pounds (59kg) standing 5’11” tall (1.8m tall). Seriously, I was a STICK.

I just weighed myself this morning at 194 pounds (87kg)... 64 pounds (29kg) HEAVIER than I was 10 years ago. And guess what? It’s almost entirely muscle.

When I first started getting into fitness, I honestly didn't think there was any way that I could build muscle. I really struggled.

So in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother Anders and I will explain the 3 REASONS that vegans struggle to build muscle.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Are you struggling to build muscle? If so, I know the feeling. I used to be 130 pounds (59kg) standing 5’11” tall (1.8m tall). Seriously, I was a STICK.

I just weighed myself this morning at 194 pounds (87kg)... 64 pounds (29kg) HEAVIER than I was 10 years ago. And guess what? It’s almost entirely muscle.

When I first started getting into fitness, I honestly didn't think there was any way that I could build muscle. I really struggled.

So in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, my brother Anders and I will explain the 3 REASONS that vegans struggle to build muscle.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1600 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:59:04 -0400 3591 struggle to build muscle, vegan muscle growth, vegans cannot build muscle, vegan muscle, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true How To Create Ambitious, Yet Achievable, Goals How To Create Ambitious, Yet Achievable, Goals We all have certain ideas about what is possible in our lives. What we are capable of accomplishing.

But whether we’re talking about your health and fitness, or your career, or your relationships, or whatever...you have another level. We all do.

If you’re not happy, if you don’t have meaning in your life, if you despise going into work every day, if you don’t like where you are with the current condition of your health and fitness, then you need to change something.

We're going to teach you how to do that in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> We all have certain ideas about what is possible in our lives. What we are capable of accomplishing.

But whether we’re talking about your health and fitness, or your career, or your relationships, or whatever...you have another level. We all do.

If you’re not happy, if you don’t have meaning in your life, if you despise going into work every day, if you don’t like where you are with the current condition of your health and fitness, then you need to change something.

We're going to teach you how to do that in this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1592 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:57:50 -0400 4246 setting goals, vegan fitness goals, another level, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true How To Avoid Injury and MAXIMIZE Results How To Avoid Injury and MAXIMIZE Results Nailing down your form is the best way to avoid injury and MAXIMIZE your results. Poor form not only diminishes your results, it also puts serious stress on your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which can potentially put you out of training for months.

So it's not just about how much weight you're using or where the weight travels; it's about how the weight gets from point A to point B. You need to lift with complete control, focus, and intensity.

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll teach you exactly how to nail down your form so you get the most out of your training without risking injury.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Nailing down your form is the best way to avoid injury and MAXIMIZE your results. Poor form not only diminishes your results, it also puts serious stress on your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which can potentially put you out of training for months.

So it's not just about how much weight you're using or where the weight travels; it's about how the weight gets from point A to point B. You need to lift with complete control, focus, and intensity.

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll teach you exactly how to nail down your form so you get the most out of your training without risking injury.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1586 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:57:49 -0400 4670 exercise form, proper form, lifting form, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true The TRUTH About Vegan Protein Quality The TRUTH About Vegan Protein Quality A high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle, gaining strength, and getting ripped. But when it comes to protein, QUANTITY is only half of the equation. The other half is protein QUALITY. Most people talk about protein in terms of quantity, but I would argue that vegan protein quality is equally important.

And here's why...

The protein found in plant foods all have different "qualities." “High quality” versus “low quality” proteins are terms generally used to distinguish the relative proportions of the different essential amino acids found in certain foods. The more closely the proportion matches our own proteins, the higher its “quality.”

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll discuss the TRUTH about vegan protein quality.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> A high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle, gaining strength, and getting ripped. But when it comes to protein, QUANTITY is only half of the equation. The other half is protein QUALITY. Most people talk about protein in terms of quantity, but I would argue that vegan protein quality is equally important.

And here's why...

The protein found in plant foods all have different "qualities." “High quality” versus “low quality” proteins are terms generally used to distinguish the relative proportions of the different essential amino acids found in certain foods. The more closely the proportion matches our own proteins, the higher its “quality.”

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll discuss the TRUTH about vegan protein quality.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1581 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:28:57 -0400 3133 vegan protein bioavailability, vegan protein digestibility, vegan protein quality, vegan protein, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true The Story of Our Lives The Story of Our Lives Since we started The Vegan Gym, we’ve received many questions about our personal lives. We do answer them, but honestly, we don’t really like talking about ourselves.

Plus, we want to provide AS MUCH value as we possibly can to you, so we try to just focus on vegan nutrition and fitness science; practical information to help vegans get into the best shape of their lives.

But we've thought about it and realized that we really enjoy hearing other people's life stories and we always learn something from them, so we thought you might find our life stories to be entertaining, maybe even valuable.

I hope you enjoy this episode!!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

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]]> Since we started The Vegan Gym, we’ve received many questions about our personal lives. We do answer them, but honestly, we don’t really like talking about ourselves.

Plus, we want to provide AS MUCH value as we possibly can to you, so we try to just focus on vegan nutrition and fitness science; practical information to help vegans get into the best shape of their lives.

But we've thought about it and realized that we really enjoy hearing other people's life stories and we always learn something from them, so we thought you might find our life stories to be entertaining, maybe even valuable.

I hope you enjoy this episode!!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1577 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:34:25 -0400 6962 vegan flexible dieting, vegan macros, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true How to Use Vegan Flexible Dieting (IIFYM) to Build Muscle and Shred Fat How to Use Vegan Flexible Dieting (IIFYM) to Build Muscle and Shred Fat In this episode, we'll teach you everything you need to know about vegan flexible dieting, macros, body composition, protein targets, and much, much more. We even cover the exact macros that we both follow for bulking and shredding!

I think you might find it to be our most valuable podcast episode yet.

Plus, we recorded the whole episode without swearing one freakin' time! So this episode is kid-friendly and approved by our Mom :-)

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> In this episode, we'll teach you everything you need to know about vegan flexible dieting, macros, body composition, protein targets, and much, much more. We even cover the exact macros that we both follow for bulking and shredding!

I think you might find it to be our most valuable podcast episode yet.

Plus, we recorded the whole episode without swearing one freakin' time! So this episode is kid-friendly and approved by our Mom :-)

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1567 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:59:44 -0400 5659 vegan flexible dieting, vegan macros, flexible dieting, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life Everyone has problems and obstacles in their fitness journey. And there are two types of people...those who say “why me?” and those who say “how can I freakin’ fix this?”

There’s no in-between. You are either a high achiever who eats excuses for breakfast or you are a freaking victim who produces nothing.

That's what we're talking about in this week's podcast! We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Everyone has problems and obstacles in their fitness journey. And there are two types of people...those who say “why me?” and those who say “how can I freakin’ fix this?”

There’s no in-between. You are either a high achiever who eats excuses for breakfast or you are a freaking victim who produces nothing.

That's what we're talking about in this week's podcast! We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1561 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:47:32 -0400 2144 take responsibility, vegan superhero academy, vegan superhero, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Your Training Questions Answered – Part 4 Your Training Questions Answered – Part 4 Let's talk about cardio! This week's podcast is the last episode of our 4-part training questions series!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. Should you include cardio in your training routine?
  2. Does cardio affect your muscle gains?
  3. What’s the best form of cardio for fat loss?
  4. Is it better to workout in a fasted or non-fasted state?
  5. Should you change your macros along with your workouts?

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Let's talk about cardio! This week's podcast is the last episode of our 4-part training questions series!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. Should you include cardio in your training routine?
  2. Does cardio affect your muscle gains?
  3. What’s the best form of cardio for fat loss?
  4. Is it better to workout in a fasted or non-fasted state?
  5. Should you change your macros along with your workouts?

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1554 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 23:00:57 -0400 2136 vegan training, vegan workout, workout splits, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Vegan Power Couple: Natalie & George Matthews Vegan Power Couple: Natalie & George Matthews I'd like to introduce you to our good friends Natalie and George Matthews.

Natalie is a former professional surfer turned IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor and vegan chef extraordinaire. Not only does she crush the stereotypes against veganism through fitness, she also proves that you can make vegan food super delicious and macro-friendly.

We also had the pleasure of having her #1 fan, her husband George, join us on the podcast. As a US Coast Guard helicopter pilot, vegan bodybuilder, and animal rights activist, George definitely gives his wife’s badassery a run for its money!

Natalie and George are a freakin’ vegan power couple, so I think it goes without saying that this episode is going to be insanely awesome!

If you're not following them, you need to change that!

Follow Natalie on Instagram @fitveganchef, check out her website FitVeganChef.com, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for amazing vegan meal prep ideas and bikini prep videos.

If you are interested in trying out Clean Machine products, which Anders and I fully endorse, then you can use the coupon code "NMCMT" for 25% off their store: CleanMachineOnline.com

Follow George on Instagram @aveganmantroop and check out his website AVeganMan.com.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> I'd like to introduce you to our good friends Natalie and George Matthews.

Natalie is a former professional surfer turned IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor and vegan chef extraordinaire. Not only does she crush the stereotypes against veganism through fitness, she also proves that you can make vegan food super delicious and macro-friendly.

We also had the pleasure of having her #1 fan, her husband George, join us on the podcast. As a US Coast Guard helicopter pilot, vegan bodybuilder, and animal rights activist, George definitely gives his wife’s badassery a run for its money!

Natalie and George are a freakin’ vegan power couple, so I think it goes without saying that this episode is going to be insanely awesome!

If you're not following them, you need to change that!

Follow Natalie on Instagram @fitveganchef, check out her website FitVeganChef.com, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for amazing vegan meal prep ideas and bikini prep videos.

If you are interested in trying out Clean Machine products, which Anders and I fully endorse, then you can use the coupon code "NMCMT" for 25% off their store: CleanMachineOnline.com

Follow George on Instagram @aveganmantroop and check out his website AVeganMan.com.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1546 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:09:53 -0400 4617 fit vegan chef, george matthews, ifbb pro, ifbb pro natalie matthews, natalie matthews, vegan ifbb pro, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Your Training Questions Answered – Part 3 Your Training Questions Answered – Part 3 This episode is Part 3 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What workout splits do you guys follow?
  2. How long should I rest between sets?
  3. Should I perform reps slowly to increase time under tension?
  4. How much should you rest between training a particular muscle group?
  5. How many days off should you take?

We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> This episode is Part 3 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What workout splits do you guys follow?
  2. How long should I rest between sets?
  3. Should I perform reps slowly to increase time under tension?
  4. How much should you rest between training a particular muscle group?
  5. How many days off should you take?

We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1538 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:07 -0400 3279 vegan training, vegan workout, workout splits, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Anders Answers Your Physique Competition Questions Anders Answers Your Physique Competition Questions Anders just competed in two physique shows this past Saturday: the 2018 Ultimate Physique Championships & Pennsylvania State Championships. We haven’t discussed any of his previous shows in much detail on the podcast, so we’re going to do that now!

I've compiled a list of questions that we've received about Anders' competitions from you guys and in this podcast, I'll be asking him a few of them. To provide an extra dose of entertainment, I didn't share any of these questions with Anders prior to the podcast.

We talked about what motivates him, what his diet and training look like, why he gets those ridiculous spray tans, his best tips for anyone interested in competing in his/her first show, and MUCH more!

I hope that you find this episode to be both interesting and entertaining, even if you have no interest in doing a physique competition of your own!

We'd love to see who is enjoying the podcast, so please be sure to screenshot this episode and tag us on Instagram @thevegangym. Thanks for tuning in!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Anders just competed in two physique shows this past Saturday: the 2018 Ultimate Physique Championships & Pennsylvania State Championships. We haven’t discussed any of his previous shows in much detail on the podcast, so we’re going to do that now!

I've compiled a list of questions that we've received about Anders' competitions from you guys and in this podcast, I'll be asking him a few of them. To provide an extra dose of entertainment, I didn't share any of these questions with Anders prior to the podcast.

We talked about what motivates him, what his diet and training look like, why he gets those ridiculous spray tans, his best tips for anyone interested in competing in his/her first show, and MUCH more!

I hope that you find this episode to be both interesting and entertaining, even if you have no interest in doing a physique competition of your own!

We'd love to see who is enjoying the podcast, so please be sure to screenshot this episode and tag us on Instagram @thevegangym. Thanks for tuning in!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1530 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:00:25 -0400 2538 national physique committee, vegan bodybuilder, vegan physique competition, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Get Your S*** Together! Get Your S*** Together! Be honest. Do you like the way you look in a swimsuit?

If the answer is no, and you want to change that, there's still time! We're less than 2 weeks into summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

People love taking time off and being lazy during the summer, but in reality, our obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our long-term potential.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Be honest. Do you like the way you look in a swimsuit?

If the answer is no, and you want to change that, there's still time! We're less than 2 weeks into summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

People love taking time off and being lazy during the summer, but in reality, our obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our long-term potential.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1518 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:10:55 -0400 2014 take action, start now, better yourself, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Your Training Questions Answered – Part 2 Your Training Questions Answered – Part 2 This episode is Part 2 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What is the #1 thing you see people mess up with their training?
  2. How much weight should you lift?
  3. When should you increase the weight?
  4. How many times a week should you lift?
  5. How much volume should you do?

We hope you enjoy it!​

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> This episode is Part 2 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What is the #1 thing you see people mess up with their training?
  2. How much weight should you lift?
  3. When should you increase the weight?
  4. How many times a week should you lift?
  5. How much volume should you do?

We hope you enjoy it!​

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1513 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 06:51:55 -0400 3112 training questions, training frequency, vegan training, vegan weightlifting, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true What We Eat To Shred Fat What We Eat To Shred Fat People ask us all the time, "What do you guys eat when dieting for fat loss?" Well, that's a fantastic question because your diet is the single most important factor in achieving your fat loss goals. So in this podcast episode, we're going to tell you exactly what we eat to shred fat!

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll cover:

  • Everything that we eat in a day when dieting
  • Our go-to dieting foods
  • The "healthy" foods that will wreck your diet
  • Our favorite shredding snacks

I think you'll find a TON of valuable nuggets in this podcast and we hope you enjoy it!

And don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.

We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/

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]]> People ask us all the time, "What do you guys eat when dieting for fat loss?" Well, that's a fantastic question because your diet is the single most important factor in achieving your fat loss goals. So in this podcast episode, we're going to tell you exactly what we eat to shred fat!

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll cover:

  • Everything that we eat in a day when dieting
  • Our go-to dieting foods
  • The "healthy" foods that will wreck your diet
  • Our favorite shredding snacks

I think you'll find a TON of valuable nuggets in this podcast and we hope you enjoy it!

And don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.

We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1507 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:21:55 -0400 3312 vegan muscle, vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, vegan food, macro friendly food, vegan full day of eating, what we eat to shred fat, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Your Training Questions Answered – Part 1 Your Training Questions Answered – Part 1 This episode is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What is the most important part of a training program?
  2. What exercises are best for building muscle?
  3. What are the best exercises for losing weight?
  4. Should women lift heavy weights?
  5. What are the ideal rep ranges for building muscle?

We hope you We hope you enjoy it!

Before you go, don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.

We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/

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]]> This episode is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.

We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!

Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:

  1. What is the most important part of a training program?
  2. What exercises are best for building muscle?
  3. What are the best exercises for losing weight?
  4. Should women lift heavy weights?
  5. What are the ideal rep ranges for building muscle?

We hope you We hope you enjoy it!

Before you go, don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.

We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1501 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:14:04 -0400 3056 vegan questions, fitness questions, vegan weight training, vegan weightlifting, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Fraser Bayley and His Journey to Strength, Compassion, & Purpose Fraser Bayley and His Journey to Strength, Compassion, & Purpose I'd like to introduce our first guest ever on The Vegan Gym Podcast, our good friend Fraser Bayley.

Fraser is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He’s overcome extreme adversity to become a legend in the vegan bodybuilding world. He and his wife Lauren are the founders of Evolving Alpha, a movement that’s proving to the world that you can become strong, healthy, and super fit while living a life full of compassion.

Beyond being a vegan nutritionist and strength coach, Fraser is the epitome of a vegan badass. Not only is he super freaking jacked, he’s also an incredibly loving, down to Earth guy.

In this interview, Fraser shared his story and personal struggles from his incredible transformation from an unfulfilled, unhappy, and emotionally broken butcher to vegan bodybuilder and activist driven by purpose and overflowing with fulfillment.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the realm of mindset and personal development to discover how Fraser accomplished his incredible life transformation.

We also talk in depth about proper nutrition and training. We covered everything from macros to supplements to training splits and more.

This interview was absolutely incredible. It is nearly 2 hours long, but I promise you there are no slow parts. You’ll learn a ton, but more importantly, you’ll leave this podcast feeling super inspired.

We hope you enjoy it!

If you don't follow Fraser, you're missing out!! You can follow him on Instagram @evolvingalpha or on his Evolving Alpha Facebook page. You can also check out his website: EvolvingAlpha.com

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> I'd like to introduce our first guest ever on The Vegan Gym Podcast, our good friend Fraser Bayley.

Fraser is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He’s overcome extreme adversity to become a legend in the vegan bodybuilding world. He and his wife Lauren are the founders of Evolving Alpha, a movement that’s proving to the world that you can become strong, healthy, and super fit while living a life full of compassion.

Beyond being a vegan nutritionist and strength coach, Fraser is the epitome of a vegan badass. Not only is he super freaking jacked, he’s also an incredibly loving, down to Earth guy.

In this interview, Fraser shared his story and personal struggles from his incredible transformation from an unfulfilled, unhappy, and emotionally broken butcher to vegan bodybuilder and activist driven by purpose and overflowing with fulfillment.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the realm of mindset and personal development to discover how Fraser accomplished his incredible life transformation.

We also talk in depth about proper nutrition and training. We covered everything from macros to supplements to training splits and more.

This interview was absolutely incredible. It is nearly 2 hours long, but I promise you there are no slow parts. You’ll learn a ton, but more importantly, you’ll leave this podcast feeling super inspired.

We hope you enjoy it!

If you don't follow Fraser, you're missing out!! You can follow him on Instagram @evolvingalpha or on his Evolving Alpha Facebook page. You can also check out his website: EvolvingAlpha.com

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1477 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:45:01 -0400 7448 fraser bayley, evolving alpha, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true 7 Ways to Make Fitness Fun 7 Ways to Make Fitness Fun If you don't find enjoyment in your training and dieting, then your progress won't be sustainable. The key to long-term fitness success is to make fitness fun!

In this podcast, Anders and I discuss the 7 ways that we make fitness fun:

  1. Create long-term and short-term goals
  2. Train with a workout partner
  3. Change up your workouts
  4. Take off days and change the scenery
  5. Find the right workout playlist
  6. Have fun, short, intense workouts that you actually look forward to
  7. Reward yourself

If you've had trouble sticking to your training routine, I'm certain that you'd benefit from incorporating more of these tactics into your routine.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> If you don't find enjoyment in your training and dieting, then your progress won't be sustainable. The key to long-term fitness success is to make fitness fun!

In this podcast, Anders and I discuss the 7 ways that we make fitness fun:

  1. Create long-term and short-term goals
  2. Train with a workout partner
  3. Change up your workouts
  4. Take off days and change the scenery
  5. Find the right workout playlist
  6. Have fun, short, intense workouts that you actually look forward to
  7. Reward yourself

If you've had trouble sticking to your training routine, I'm certain that you'd benefit from incorporating more of these tactics into your routine.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen http://www.thevegangym.com/?p=1455 Wed, 30 May 2018 07:35:45 -0400 2652 make fitness fun, enjoy the process, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true How To Get RIPPED As A Vegan – Our BEST Tips! How To Get RIPPED As A Vegan – Our BEST Tips! In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to get ripped as a vegan!

To get ripped, you really just need to have a low body fat percentage, so in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to do that.

The 3 Laws of Vegan Shredding

Before diving into these rules, let’s make something clear: our primary objective when shredding is to lose fat, but an equally important objective is to maintain lean muscle mass. We don’t want to compromise our hard-earned lean muscle mass in any way.

  1. Maintain an aggressive, yet not reckless, calorie deficit of about 20%
  2. Eat plenty of high-quality protein
  3. Focus on heavy compound weightlifting, NOT cardio

So those are the 3 main things that you need to do to shred body fat and get ripped. While these things help make your progress as quick and efficient as possible, it is still difficult.

That's why we're going to tell you our BEST tips for getting RIPPED in this podcast episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to get ripped as a vegan!

To get ripped, you really just need to have a low body fat percentage, so in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to do that.

The 3 Laws of Vegan Shredding

Before diving into these rules, let’s make something clear: our primary objective when shredding is to lose fat, but an equally important objective is to maintain lean muscle mass. We don’t want to compromise our hard-earned lean muscle mass in any way.

  1. Maintain an aggressive, yet not reckless, calorie deficit of about 20%
  2. Eat plenty of high-quality protein
  3. Focus on heavy compound weightlifting, NOT cardio

So those are the 3 main things that you need to do to shred body fat and get ripped. While these things help make your progress as quick and efficient as possible, it is still difficult.

That's why we're going to tell you our BEST tips for getting RIPPED in this podcast episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1238 Mon, 14 May 2018 23:36:48 -0400 4951 vegan cutting, vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, weight loss, fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true How Much Vegan Protein Should You Eat To Build Muscle? How Much Vegan Protein Should You Eat To Build Muscle? One of the most common questions vegans ask us is: "How much vegan protein should you eat to build muscle?" Well, a high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle and strength. While it might be possible to build some muscle with a relatively low protein intake around 10% of total calories, a plethora of sports nutrition research proves you are fighting an uphill battle.

If you are working to build muscle, you should aim for at least 0.8 grams of high-quality plant protein per pound of body weight per day (assuming you have a relatively low body fat percentage). That’s equal to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

You might think this sounds high, but trust us. When you are working your ass off in the gym to gain muscle, you want to be sure you are getting all of the protein you need to be sure you aren’t leaving any gains on the table.

Let’s Take A Look At What The Research Says

A study by the Exercise Nutrition Research Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario confirmed that regular exercise increases daily protein requirements by as much as 100% vs. recommendations for sedentary individuals.

Given that the recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight (0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight) for healthy adults, the researchers suggest 0.73 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.6 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).

A study by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University found that protein intakes in the range of 0.6 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.3 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day) consumed in 3-4 equal amounts each day will maximize muscle protein synthesis. The researchers suggested that experienced athletes likely require less protein.

A study from the McMaster University Medical Center concluded that athletes working to maximize bulk and strength while resistance training should consume foods with high biological value with a maximum protein requirement of approximately 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight per day (0.77 grams per pound of bodyweight per day).

So as things stand right now in the scientific literature, if you are serious about gaining muscle and strength, and you want to be safe in terms of consuming enough protein to promote that muscle growth, then you should aim for about 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight (1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> One of the most common questions vegans ask us is: "How much vegan protein should you eat to build muscle?" Well, a high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle and strength. While it might be possible to build some muscle with a relatively low protein intake around 10% of total calories, a plethora of sports nutrition research proves you are fighting an uphill battle.

If you are working to build muscle, you should aim for at least 0.8 grams of high-quality plant protein per pound of body weight per day (assuming you have a relatively low body fat percentage). That’s equal to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

You might think this sounds high, but trust us. When you are working your ass off in the gym to gain muscle, you want to be sure you are getting all of the protein you need to be sure you aren’t leaving any gains on the table.

Let’s Take A Look At What The Research Says

A study by the Exercise Nutrition Research Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario confirmed that regular exercise increases daily protein requirements by as much as 100% vs. recommendations for sedentary individuals.

Given that the recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight (0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight) for healthy adults, the researchers suggest 0.73 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.6 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).

A study by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University found that protein intakes in the range of 0.6 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.3 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day) consumed in 3-4 equal amounts each day will maximize muscle protein synthesis. The researchers suggested that experienced athletes likely require less protein.

A study from the McMaster University Medical Center concluded that athletes working to maximize bulk and strength while resistance training should consume foods with high biological value with a maximum protein requirement of approximately 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight per day (0.77 grams per pound of bodyweight per day).

So as things stand right now in the scientific literature, if you are serious about gaining muscle and strength, and you want to be safe in terms of consuming enough protein to promote that muscle growth, then you should aim for about 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight (1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1204 Wed, 09 May 2018 08:17:05 -0400 3356 vegan muscle, vegan protein, how much protein, plant protein, vegan bulking protein intake, vegan protein target, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Vegan Activism Through Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness Vegan Activism Through Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness The most pervasive vegan stereotype is that you cannot build muscle and strength on a vegan diet. That's why vegan bodybuilding activism is our own favorite form of vegan advocacy.

It's also why we care so much about helping vegans to build muscle and get into the best shape of their lives. To date, we've helped hundreds of vegan-curious people make the transition to a compassionate fit lifestyle. And we're just getting started!

We firmly believe that the more fit vegans there are, the more people that will get interested in veganism.

And it all started 3 years ago when I found VeganBodybuilding.com, which is run by a vegan bodybuilder and vegan activist named Robert Cheeke.

This site helped me to realize that my bodybuilding aspirations as a vegan were not crazy like everyone else had been telling me.

Well, things have come full circle! This past Saturday (4/28/2018), we had the pleasure of attending the 2018 FitExpo in Philadelphia where we met some of our favorite vegan bodybuilding and fitness influencers, including Robert Cheeke!

In this podcast episode, we'll discuss our experience at the 2018 Philadelphia FitExpo and the AMAZING ripple effect that vegan bodybuilders have made for the vegan movement.

Go Follow Our Amazing Vegan Bodybuilder Friends:

Robert Cheeke: Champion vegan bodybuilder and founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Follow him here: @veganbodybuildingandfitness

Fraser Bailey: Former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder, nutritionist, and coach. Follow him here: @evolvingalpha

Dani Taylor: Champion vegan physique competitor and coach. Follow her here: @veganproteins

Giacomo Marchese: Champion vegan bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach. Follow him here: @musclesbybrussels

Natalie Matthews: Professional bikini athlete in the Naturally Fit Federation (NFF) and vegan chef. Follow her here: @fitveganchef

Vanessa Espinoza: Elite powerlifter and 3x Colorado Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Follow her here: @plantbasedmuscle

Carey Kidd: Vegan powerlifter and owner of Tru Supplements. Follow him here: @careykidd

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

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]]> The most pervasive vegan stereotype is that you cannot build muscle and strength on a vegan diet. That's why vegan bodybuilding activism is our own favorite form of vegan advocacy.

It's also why we care so much about helping vegans to build muscle and get into the best shape of their lives. To date, we've helped hundreds of vegan-curious people make the transition to a compassionate fit lifestyle. And we're just getting started!

We firmly believe that the more fit vegans there are, the more people that will get interested in veganism.

And it all started 3 years ago when I found VeganBodybuilding.com, which is run by a vegan bodybuilder and vegan activist named Robert Cheeke.

This site helped me to realize that my bodybuilding aspirations as a vegan were not crazy like everyone else had been telling me.

Well, things have come full circle! This past Saturday (4/28/2018), we had the pleasure of attending the 2018 FitExpo in Philadelphia where we met some of our favorite vegan bodybuilding and fitness influencers, including Robert Cheeke!

In this podcast episode, we'll discuss our experience at the 2018 Philadelphia FitExpo and the AMAZING ripple effect that vegan bodybuilders have made for the vegan movement.

Go Follow Our Amazing Vegan Bodybuilder Friends:

Robert Cheeke: Champion vegan bodybuilder and founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Follow him here: @veganbodybuildingandfitness

Fraser Bailey: Former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder, nutritionist, and coach. Follow him here: @evolvingalpha

Dani Taylor: Champion vegan physique competitor and coach. Follow her here: @veganproteins

Giacomo Marchese: Champion vegan bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach. Follow him here: @musclesbybrussels

Natalie Matthews: Professional bikini athlete in the Naturally Fit Federation (NFF) and vegan chef. Follow her here: @fitveganchef

Vanessa Espinoza: Elite powerlifter and 3x Colorado Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Follow her here: @plantbasedmuscle

Carey Kidd: Vegan powerlifter and owner of Tru Supplements. Follow him here: @careykidd

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1193 Wed, 02 May 2018 22:05:10 -0400 2914 vegan activism, vegan advocacy, vegan, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true How Vegans Can Overcome Adversity And THRIVE! How Vegans Can Overcome Adversity And THRIVE! Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.

At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.

Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.

We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.

At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.

Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.

We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1160 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:31:47 -0400 3664 how to go vegan, struggling to build muscle as a vegan, struggling to go vegan, struggling to stay vegan, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true How To Develop A Warrior Mindset How To Develop A Warrior Mindset Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.

At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.

Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.

We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.

At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.

Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.

We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1145 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:54:54 -0400 4785 mindset, warrior mindset, mental strength, commitment, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Should You Focus on Building Muscle or Shredding Fat? Should You Focus on Building Muscle or Shredding Fat? Most people want to both shred fat and gain more muscle. Unfortunately, only newbie weightlifters or people with a lot of fat to lose can do both at the same time. Even if you belong in one of these two categories, you cannot simultaneously build muscle and shred fat efficiently.

Doing both at the same time violates the basic principles of body composition:

  1. You must maintain a caloric deficit to shred fat (calories in < calories out)
  2. You must maintain a caloric surplus to build muscle (calories in > calories out)

So what's the solution? You need to pick one. Since you probably can’t build muscle and lose fat at the same time, and even if you can you aren’t doing either one efficiently, you need to juggle your cuts and bulks. In other words, you focus on shredding fat for a few weeks or months and then focus on building muscle for a few months and then shred again. This way, you can stay fairly lean year round!

In this podcast, we’re going to tell you exactly how we bulk and shred to continue building muscle and strength!


Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://thevegangym.com/coaching

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]]> Most people want to both shred fat and gain more muscle. Unfortunately, only newbie weightlifters or people with a lot of fat to lose can do both at the same time. Even if you belong in one of these two categories, you cannot simultaneously build muscle and shred fat efficiently.

Doing both at the same time violates the basic principles of body composition:

  1. You must maintain a caloric deficit to shred fat (calories in < calories out)
  2. You must maintain a caloric surplus to build muscle (calories in > calories out)

So what's the solution? You need to pick one. Since you probably can’t build muscle and lose fat at the same time, and even if you can you aren’t doing either one efficiently, you need to juggle your cuts and bulks. In other words, you focus on shredding fat for a few weeks or months and then focus on building muscle for a few months and then shred again. This way, you can stay fairly lean year round!

In this podcast, we’re going to tell you exactly how we bulk and shred to continue building muscle and strength!


Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://thevegangym.com/coaching

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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1127 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:55:30 -0400 1898 vegan muscle, vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, vegan food, macro friendly food, vegan full day of eating, what we eat to shred fat, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true The 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss The 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Anders and I will discuss the 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss. Most people who try to shred fat are doing it incorrectly and consequently get discouraged at their lack of progress and often give up.

Well, we're here to tell you that there's no such thing as the hopeless person who has tried everything to shred fat and cannot. There are only people who don’t know and act in accordance with the laws of healthy fat loss.

Some of these laws will contradict things you’ve read or heard, but fortunately, they require no leaps of faith or meditation. They are practical. Follow them, and you get immediate results.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Anders and I will discuss the 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss. Most people who try to shred fat are doing it incorrectly and consequently get discouraged at their lack of progress and often give up.

Well, we're here to tell you that there's no such thing as the hopeless person who has tried everything to shred fat and cannot. There are only people who don’t know and act in accordance with the laws of healthy fat loss.

Some of these laws will contradict things you’ve read or heard, but fortunately, they require no leaps of faith or meditation. They are practical. Follow them, and you get immediate results.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1106 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 06:04:27 -0400 1804 vegan fat loss, vegan weight loss, weight loss, fat loss, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true The 3 Laws of Building Vegan Muscle The 3 Laws of Building Vegan Muscle People ask me all the time, “how can I build vegan muscle?” Well, I’ve been training for over a decade now and I’ve tried just about every training routine, diet regimen, and supplement that you can imagine.

Like most guys, I had no clue what I was doing when I started out. I turned to magazines and the advice of professional bodybuilders for help, which had me spending a couple of hours in the gym every day and wasting hundreds of dollars on worthless supplements each month…only to make mediocre progress.

This went on for years, and I jumped from workout program to workout program. In fact, just 3 years ago I finally learned the 3 Laws of Building Vegan Muscle and in this episode Anders and I will share all of them with you.

If you stick with these 3 Laws, you could chop YEARS of wasted time and effort off your vegan fitness journey.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> People ask me all the time, “how can I build vegan muscle?” Well, I’ve been training for over a decade now and I’ve tried just about every training routine, diet regimen, and supplement that you can imagine.

Like most guys, I had no clue what I was doing when I started out. I turned to magazines and the advice of professional bodybuilders for help, which had me spending a couple of hours in the gym every day and wasting hundreds of dollars on worthless supplements each month…only to make mediocre progress.

This went on for years, and I jumped from workout program to workout program. In fact, just 3 years ago I finally learned the 3 Laws of Building Vegan Muscle and in this episode Anders and I will share all of them with you.

If you stick with these 3 Laws, you could chop YEARS of wasted time and effort off your vegan fitness journey.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1032 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 05:40:39 -0400 1866 vegan training, vegan workout, workout splits, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast full true Our 5 Tactics For Achieving Your Vegan Fitness Goals Our 5 Tactics For Achieving Your Vegan Fitness Goals In this episode, Anders and I share our top 5 tips for long-term fitness success. We know how difficult it is to stick with a training program and diet.

Even though we each have a decade of training under our belts, we rarely jump out of bed in the morning ready to tackle a tough workout.

It's never easy to stay committed to your fitness goals, but if you use these 5 tips, you can make things much easier on yourself and significantly increase your chance of success!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

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]]> In this episode, Anders and I share our top 5 tips for long-term fitness success. We know how difficult it is to stick with a training program and diet.

Even though we each have a decade of training under our belts, we rarely jump out of bed in the morning ready to tackle a tough workout.

It's never easy to stay committed to your fitness goals, but if you use these 5 tips, you can make things much easier on yourself and significantly increase your chance of success!

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=1003 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:35:46 -0400 3332 fitness success, vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true Our Journey From Meatheads to Vegan Bodybuilders Our Journey From Meatheads to Vegan Bodybuilders Just a few short years ago, we ate more meat, dairy, and eggs than anyone we knew because we wanted to build as much muscle as possible. After serious health struggles, we discovered the incredible benefits of a plant-based diet. In this first episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll explain why and how we ditched animal products and became vegan bodybuilders.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Just a few short years ago, we ate more meat, dairy, and eggs than anyone we knew because we wanted to build as much muscle as possible. After serious health struggles, we discovered the incredible benefits of a plant-based diet. In this first episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll explain why and how we ditched animal products and became vegan bodybuilders.

Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com

Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/

Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/


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]]> Leif Arnesen https://new.thevegangym.com?p=996 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:22:19 -0400 2203 vegan fitness, vegan bodybuilding, the vegan gym, the vegan gym podcast, vegan bodybuilders full true