Vegan Bodybuilding

16 recommendations and reviews from 13 people

• Referral from August 20, 2015
  

  DeAnn B. asked:

  My son is 17 years old and has been vegan for the better part of a year. He recently has stepped up his physical activity (biking, karate). I'm concerned about his diet and wondered if anyone has any resources they can share for teens. He had a scary experience swimming and lost his energy and I'm sure it's because of his diet. Also, if you can recommend a primary care physician who promotes a vegan lifestyle, that would be helpful. Thank you everyone.

  

  Mandy S. replied:

  http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from August 16, 2015
  

  Raj G. asked:

  Has Anyone here tried gaining muscle mass on vegan diet ? Any tips (diet , trainer suggestions )to share ?

  

  Adam E. replied:

  check out www.veganbodybuilding.com :)

  

  Heather M. replied:

  Read Robert Cheeke's book on vegan bodybuilding.

  

  Melissa P. replied:

  Also join Vegan Bodybuilding and Nutrition.

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from July 14, 2015
  

  Krishnan I. asked:

  Hi Folks, anybody here have ideas for a 17yo high school football player who wants to build strength, endurance and muscle on a vegan diet ? Any good nutritionist who can make some suggestions...

  

  Myra S. replied:

  These books might be interesting for him. http://veganbodybuilding.com/

  

  Melissa P. replied:

  Join Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness & Vegan Bodybuilding and Nutrition on facebook.

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from May 25, 2015
  

  Naomi B. asked:

  Hello and thank you for the add. Me and my fiance have been vegan about a year and I'm looking to get fit, lose weight, tone and become strong. He's looking to build muscle. Any tips or suggestions for 2 newbies? I don't know where to start! Any advice would be appropriated. Thanks

  

  Robert C. replied:

  Welcome to the group! Great to have you here. A great place to start is to find exercise you enjoy, engage in it regularly, work hard at it, and consistency will lead to adaptation, improvement and success. There are lots of specifics when it comes to types of exercise, specific movements, rest periods, training styles and different approaches, but I believe consistency, accountability, and transparency are more important that those other aspects. Along with the consistent exercise program, determine what your daily caloric expenditure is, identify some specific goals, and then construct a nutrition program that is based primarily on whole plant foods as the foundation and majority of calories. I would opt for whole foods over refined foods as often as possible. I've been a vegan athlete for 20 years and have written a couple of books that are on www.veganbodybuilding.com if you want to have some great resources that cover many more topics. You should also be able to find sufficient information on our website and within this vegan athlete community. Wishing you all the best!

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from May 23, 2015
  

  Hayley F. asked:

  Hello IWR! Can anyone help? I'm trying to eat organic & have found plenty of lovely fruit & veg shops on the island, but I'm really struggling to find organic meat? Does anyone else eat organic meat? Where do you get it from? Thanks :-)

  

  David S. replied:

  Try this ;) http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from October 27, 2014
  

  Maggie B. asked:

  So I've been getting into weight lifting and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good protein powder to build muscle mass? I'm trying to stay away from soy protein! Any suggestions would be much appreciated since I'm very new to weight training.

  

  Mhris C. replied:

  Maggie, you'd probably enjoy this group: https://www.facebook.com/VeganBodybuildingAndFitness

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from September 2, 2014
  

  Tori E. asked:

  Any vegan fitness experts? I need some advice for pre and post-workout meals!

  

  Michael K. replied:

  A couple hours before a workout, I would recommend eating complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, yams, brown rice, or oats. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Immediately before a workout, I always consume dates or fruit to carbohydrate-load with foods that are high in sugars and easy to digest. After a workout, I would recommend a high protein meal, such as beans, lentils, tofu, or tempeh combined with grains and greens to repair muscle fibers and replenish energy. Also, what you should eat depends on your fitness goals. This website has a lot of resouces and inspiration: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/ Also, check out Robert Cheeke's book, Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness! :)

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from August 29, 2013
  

  Rob K. asked:

  Personal Trainers and Coaches I need your help. I have a client that is competing in her first bikini show and she is a vegetarian. I don't know a big lot on this. Can you recommend any good books/sites/blogs on vegetarians and show preparation.

  

  Karen S. replied:

  It's not precision, but it's a start and info: www.veganbodybuilding.com

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from June 5, 2011
  

  Michael M. asked:

  Hello everybody I am a beginner Vegan who enjoys endurance running. I was wondering if anybody could recommend some sites where I could obtain information on Vegan meal plans. I really need help maintaining energy reserves. Thanks in advance.

  

  John H. replied:

  http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/ this should help

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook

Recommendations from Kim G.

• Referral from September 15, 2013
  

  Leo R. asked:

  Anyone know any good sites for vegan body building recipes/diets? I've been neglecting proper eating and working out.

  

  Kim G. replied:

  http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/ Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness www.veganbodybuilding.com

  

  Kim G. replied:

  Leo - there is an excellent group on here for vegan bodybuilders... Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. It was started by Robert Cheeke, a long time vegan bodybuilder. The people in the group are very supportive and knowledgeable and can give you plenty of...See More

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook

Recommendations from The S.

• Referral from April 16, 2010
  

  Mark D. asked:

  Very skinny guy looking for advice around protein vegan sources. Any advice welcome, thank you.

  

  The S. replied:

  Mark, there a couple of pages on our website you could check out http://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/nutrition/protein.aspx and http://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/nutrition/weight-loss-and-gain.aspx. Increasing protein consumption wouldn't lead to weight gain unless combined with exercise, it may be more to do with calories. For fitness check out http://www.veganfitness.net and http://www.veganbodybuilding.com. Rob

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from November 10, 2009
  

  The S. asked:

  Hello! I am making the transition from Vegetarian to Vegan and am having difficulty maintaining lean muscle mass. Can anyone please recommend a supplement or protein shake that is Vegan, but not soy? Everything I am finding seems to derive the protein from whey or soy. I don't want to get so much of my proteon from one source (soy) but is that my only option? Any help is appreciated!

  

  The S. replied:

  Hi Melissa, you might want to check out http://www.veganfitness.net/ and http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/.

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook