How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat on a High Protein Vegetarian Diet?

 

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THE HENCH HERBIVORE

“I recognize the most happiness comes not from material things or status, etc. but from doing good for others (people and animals).”

Name: Paul Kerton
Occupation: Personal Trainer / YouTuber
Location: Norwich, England
Age: 42
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 252 lb.
Type of Training: Bodybuilding, Martial Arts

Q: Tell us the story behind #veGAINism and Hench Herbivore.

Vegainism was a typo! I thought it looked good and conveyed the message that I’m trying to bring to the world, that animals need not suffer for us to excel in the gym.

Similar message with Hench Herbivore. Someone accused me of looking like a hench herbivore one day, and again, I liked the sound of it! Because of the modern vernacular “hench,” I feel like it helps bring veganism up to date too!

Q: What were the steps you took to transition to plant-based nutrition? 

After reading “The China Study” and watching many videos on NutritionFacts.org, I went mostly plant-based, save for three servings of wild salmon and two of organic beef per week. About five months later, after learning more about plant-based nutrition, I decided to go after it 100 percent.

Q: What did you eat today?

• 8 a.m.: Smoothie consisting of 1 Lt filtered water, 400g bananas, 220g dates, 150g raspberries, 66g spinach, 7g chia seeds, 7g flaxseeds, and 30g brown rice protein powder.
• 12 p.m.: Smoothie (same ingredients)
• 4 p.m.: Smoothie (same ingredients)
• 8 p.m.: Snack of 200g steamed kale with nutritional yeast.
• 9 p.m.: Homemade curry consisting of 1 can chickpeas, 1 can tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 1 carrot, 1 stick celery, spices, coriander, and mint. Served with 200g (pre-cooked weight) brown rice.

Supplements: B12, D3, DHA/EPA, and glucosamine.

Q: Staple vegan post-workout meal recipe (or breakfast).

I nearly always have a smoothie as outlined above; however, if I feel like a change, occasionally I may have 200g porridge oats cooked in soya or almond milk with a scoop of brown rice protein mixed in, plus 150g mixed berries, 15g milled chia or flaxseeds, and 220g chopped dates.

Q: What does your training look like these days? How much weight are you pushing these days?

Four-day split currently:

• quads/hams
• chest/calves/bis
• back/rear delts/traps
• front+side delts/tris/abs/obliques

Been doing HIIT for a while but about to transition into more volume.

My best lifts are leg press 835 lb. x 10, bench press 250 lb. x 10, and pull-down 200 lb. x 12.

Q: Favorite three exercises and why?

Leg press: the weights are stacking up!

Side lateral raise: for shoulder width and the way it burns!

Pec dec: really love the feeling in the pecs when you give them a hard contraction at the apex of the rep and the speed you can transition into drop sets to really finish off a chest session.

Q: Who’s your favorite bodybuilder and athlete? 

2014 Mr. Universe Barny du Plesses: he decided to go vegan after a chat we had one day. Spent six months training with him, so we formed a deep friendship.

Watching him speak of his veganism live on stage at the 2015 Pro Universe show is about the bravest thing I ever saw!

Tim Shieff: he’s really mastered his body, is deeply spiritual, vegan, and a force for good!

Q: Tell me a story of the mentor who played a key role in building confidence in yourself.

The person I owe most of my confidence to is my old karate sensei, Ken Bailey. I came to him as a small nervous child, and he gave me the skills/mental abilities to become a successful doorman and later personal trainer.

I didn’t see Ken for a number of years. When I caught up with him next, he was in his 60s. He was sporting a black eye. When I asked what had happened, he seemed a bit dejected, saying that two youths had assaulted him. Turns out he had sorted them both out but was just annoyed that they’d got one in on him!

Q: Fun fact most people don’t know about you?

“One night as a young child, I had a visit from a poltergeist.”

I did not see him, but a deep man’s voice was telling me that the beaker I had next to the bed would not be there in the morning. I remember over and over again calling him stupid. In the morning, I was in the living room playing with my toy cars, and my mum went through to make my bed.

She shouted, “Why have you put your beaker under your pillow?” When I told her it wasn’t me, she wouldn’t believe me and so I got really upset, and I remember crying a lot. I think that’s the only real reason it all stuck in my head, and I wonder if there were other times similar things may have happened.

Certainly, I have had several paranormal experiences during my adult life.

Q: What strange/weird things do you believe in?

The last couple of years, following on from my switch to veganism, I’ve had a deep spiritual awakening. Noticing amazing synchronicities led me to shunning mainstream fitness and marketing myself as a vegan PT.

“I’ve had great success with Law of Attraction, crystals, and seeing a clairvoyant, and I truly believe I am living my life’s purpose.”

Q: How do you wind down and relax at night?

• YouTube
• Podcasts
• Reading

Q: What have you changed your mind about in past 10 years?

I now truly believe that anatomically, psychologically, and bio-chemically, humans are frugivores (a type of herbivore) and NOT obligate omnivores as some would have us believe. I used to think that the more meat and dairy I ate, the more I would excel in the gym.

“Until a few short years back, I feel I was coming from a place of ego (fear) where I wanted to portray this big tough guy image. Nowadays, I like to have an impressive physique, but for a positive reason, to promote the vegan diet in a good light.”

Also, rather than constantly seeking things to please myself, I now have a real attitude of paying it forward and being of service. I recognize the most happiness comes not from material things or status, etc. but from doing good for others (people and animals).

Q: What three pearls of wisdom would you tell your 18-year-old self?

1. GO VEGAN!
2. Your thoughts create your reality: get rid of negative self-talk and truly believe you have the power to create anything you wish in your life.
3. Follow your passion.

To find out how to build muscle and lose fat on a high protein vegetarian diet, watch this video – How To Eat To Build Muscle & Lose Fat (Lean Bulking Full Day Of Eating)

Author Bio:

Chris Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.

V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians only.

A lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its progressiveness and efficiency.

The program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Instead of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to prove it.”

To find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat on a High Protein Vegetarian Diet?

How to Gain Muscle and Lose Weight on a Vegetarian Diet?

 

Click HERE to Find Out How You Can Build Muscle & Lose Fat By Eating Plants

DARIA DEPTULA SHOWS MIAMI WHAT VEGAN LOOKS LIKE

“I stopped drinking, partying, and really focused on my fitness. Working out has always been a kind of therapy for me. Anytime I was in the gym I felt in my element. Then I discovered veganism, and it’s like everything just clicked!”

Name: Daria Deptula
Occupation: Sales Ambassador for Sazerac Company but currently in the process of getting certified as a Health Coach
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 32
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 127 lb.

Q: Tell us the story of how you got turned on to plant-based fitness.

I’ve always been into health and fitness since I can remember. Working out for me was a part of my life, so I never felt like I was forcing myself to hit the gym, but I always had challenges with the proper diet to complement my lifestyle. It wasn’t that I didn’t eat healthy, I just never felt energized enough without pre-workout, etc.

I heard about the Forks Over Knives documentary on Netflix and watched it one night, then watched it again and again, until all of the information truly sank in and made an impact on me.

Cancer runs in my family. My dad beat colon cancer 15 years ago, and my cousin recently developed breast cancer in her 30s.

The facts were all right on the screen, and once I saw Mac Danzig, the UFC fighter, speak about going plant-based, I was all in!

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out on this path?

My advice would be to do as much research as possible to educate yourself on the benefits of the diet, the proper balanced nutrition, and the ethical side of going vegan. Watch documentaries, YouTube videos, read books (I recommend “The Happy Vegan” by Russell Simmons), and follow social media accounts which support this lifestyle.

Q: Tell us about what Generation Vegan is and your involvement in it.

I was approached by Dani Weiss from Generation Vegan to do a podcast interview for her YouTube channel a while back. She interviews vegan athletes to give people a perspective on plant-based fitness and break all stereotypes associated with veganism.

She is a such an inspiring person herself! We became quick friends during the interview, which was over two hours because we couldn’t stop talking.

(Watch Video Here — Generation Vegan: Daria Deptula)

Q: What does the first 60 minutes of your morning look like?

I wake up at 6 a.m. every day by my five-month old puppy, Mali. She’s my alarm clock and the first thing to have my attention every morning. Then it’s time for my warm water with apple cider vinegar and lemon, and after about 15 minutes or so, I have my breakfast and start getting ready for the gym.

Q: What did you eat yesterday?

• Every morning before I have any bite of food, I have a huge glass of warm water with organic lemon and a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

• I drink over 64 ounces of water a day.

• For breakfast, I had 1 slice of Ezekiel Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Bread with Justin’s Maple Almond butter and sliced bananas on top (one of my favs!).

• After I hit the gym, I had a protein shake made with Vega Sport Chocolate Plant-Based Protein powder, a scoop of Super Greens powder, 2 tablespoons of ground chia and flaxseeds, kale, parsley, cilantro, blueberries, a cup of almond milk, and the rest purified water (this all fits in my NutriBullet).

• For lunch, I had a quinoa bowl with black beans, avocado, half of a purple yam, and spinach, sprinkled with nutritional yeast.

• Fuji apple for a snack during the day.

• For dinner, I made a tempeh skillet, with bell peppers, onions, and spinach, and ate the other half of the purple yam, since they’re like candy to me!

Q: Favorite three exercises and why?

Boxing has been my favorite since I started taking classes about six years ago. It’s become a huge part of my workouts, and now I teach classes at SobeKick Miami about two times a week.

Sumo squats are my second favorite because I love targeting the glutes, especially living in Miami!

I’m also a huge fan of pistols. I used to CrossFit for about a year and a half, and incorporate some of those moves I learned into my workouts.

Q: Tell us a story of the mentor who played a key role in building confidence in yourself.

Johnny Rock, the owner of SobeKick Gym, has really helped me see my potential. He saw me as someone who could really motivate others and become a badass fitness instructor. He is one of the most genuine people I have ever met!

I am in the process of getting certified as a health coach and will be focusing on helping others who want to thrive on a vegan diet and in fitness.

Q: What is the biggest personal challenge you have had to overcome in your life?

I moved to Miami seven years ago with no goal in sight. I got sucked into the party life.

My idea of fun was going out four to five nights a week and getting home at the crack of dawn.

The other days, I would be recovering so I could do it all over again. I was all over the place.

There were so many moments when I would say to myself, “OK, it’s time to get your shit together!

No more clubs or drinking or partying!” — only to forget all about it the moment someone asked me to go out.

It wasn’t until I started to really take full responsibility for my actions that I realized how much time I was wasting on party and “fun.”

I’ve always been a bookaholic. I’m fascinated by human psychology, among other topics. I read a book called “The Power of Habit,” which talked about a negative “keystone habit” that triggers other bad habits and decisions in a person’s life. I had an awakening moment and realized that habit for me was drinking.

Something told me to search the bookstore on my iPhone, and I came upon an audiobook called “Control Alcohol: Stop Drinking Now” by Craig Beck. That audiobook changed my life.

“It opened my eyes to the truth about alcohol and the lies we tell ourselves just to continue drinking. The moment my beliefs about alcohol changed is the moment I stopped my vicious cycle.”

Once I refocused and gained back control over my life, everything started to fall into place. My friends and family saw the positive impact this decision had in my life, and have been very supportive.

I stopped drinking, partying, and really focused on my fitness. Working out has always been a kind of therapy for me. Any time I was in the gym, I felt in my element. Then I discovered veganism, and it’s like everything just clicked!

Q: What are some fun facts most people don’t know about you?

I graduated college with a Communications Disorders degree and was a speech therapist for about five years. I also own every Harry Potter and Twilight book.

Q: What three pearls of wisdom would you tell your 13-year-old self?

1. Follow your intuition and listen to your inner voice.
2. Stop worrying so much about what others think.
3. Remember to always be grateful!

For more ideas on how to gain muscle and lose weight on a vegetarian diet, watch this video – How to Build Muscle On A Vegan Diet – The In-Depth Guide

Author Bio:

Chris Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.

V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians only.

A lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its progressiveness and efficiency.

The program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Instead of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to prove it.”

To find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – How to Gain Muscle and Lose Weight on a Vegetarian Diet

How to Eat and Train as a Vegetarian Bodybuilder?

 

Click HERE to Find Out How You Can Build Muscle & Lose Fat By Eating Plants

OWNER OF NATURAL MUSCLE MAGAZINE SAYS FITNESS IS EXPANDING

“When consulting with the judges, they offered me some advice, ‘do a few cycles and you will win every show.’ I walked away and from that day forward, I chose to enter only drug tested competitions.”

Debbie Baigrie embodies strength inside and out, and utilizes bodybuilding as a vehicle to self-cultivation.

A few months ago Debbie and I connected because she liked what we’re doing here at VegetarianBodybuilding.com and wanted to publish some of my work.

Through this exchange, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her, and was pleased to discover we share an affinity for bodybuilding that focuses on vibrancy and longevity.

Debbie is a mother, daughter, dog owner, former vegetarian bodybuilder, and the owner of “Natural Muscle Magazine.” 

Her journey is wonderfully admirable (and at times, shocking), and I’m pleased to present this interview with you today.

Q: Tell us the story of how “Natural Muscle Magazine” came about, and how you acquired your passion for bodybuilding.

Back in the early 90s, I wanted to be a personal trainer. My daughters were in preschool, and I thought it would be something fun to do part-time. I took the exam, and to add credibility to my business, I entered a bodybuilding competition. A title would enhance my credentials, I thought, and the preparation would teach me hands-on training and diet.

“My plan was to enter one contest, but after winning the overall title, I caught the bug.”

I continued competing for four more years. A year into my competitive “career,” I entered a national qualifier and won my class, but not the overall.

When consulting with the judges, they offered me some advice: “Do a few cycles and you will win every show.” I walked away, and from that day forward, I chose to enter only drug-tested competitions.

We were being touted in a Florida-based magazine, “Florida Muscle News,” as the best bodybuilding shows in Florida.

Then one day, I got a phone call from their editor telling me that they are not allowed to give us any more coverage.

The NPC had come down hard on them for promoting an event that was not sanctioned by them. So there we were with no coverage and no advertising.

All of our amazing natural athletes needed a platform, and we needed somewhere to advertise our events, so “Natural Muscle Magazine” was born.

“Florida Muscle News” now had competition in Florida, and they were not happy about it.

I was banned from covering any NPC events and escorted out of the events I tried attending.

That was twenty years ago, and we are still going strong.

Q: Who most influenced your trajectory at a young age?

Three people who had the most influence on my career were my maternal grandfather, my paternal grandmother, and my high school principal.

“My grandfather emigrated from Poland with only a fourth grade education and became a very successful businessman using common sense and hard work.”

He could build a house from scratch, and he built several. He could basically do anything. I loved watching him build and still love the smell of sawdust. My grandmother owned businesses dating back to the thirties, something unheard of for a woman back then. She owned a hat business in Europe and made the beautiful hats herself.

She was an honest, outspoken, and driven woman, and lived until she was 96. I like to think I got my drive from her.

Then there is my high school principal, Mrs. Naymark, whose words still drive me to succeed every day to be the best person I can be: “Debbie, you will never amount to anything.” I went to a very small private school, and did not fit into the mold or take my education very seriously.

Q: What advice would you tell your 18-year-old self?

I would advise her to become highly educated in a field she loves. If I could go back to 18, my life might look a lot different now. Back then, nothing was expected of me. I was simply put on this earth to be pretty and marry a man who will take care of me.

My Jewish mother used to say, “If you play your cards right and marry a doctor, you will be set for life.”

So I married an engineer and told my daughters, “if you play your cards right and become a doctor, you will be set for life.” Last week, I watched my oldest daughter graduate medical school! Another piece of advice I would give myself is not to listen to Mrs. Naymark!

Q: Why is compassion so important to you, and how has it made you a stronger woman?

It often takes strength to have compassion. I was shot in the face 25 years ago by a 13-year-old boy. It opened up an entire new world of forgiveness and compassion.

To me, he wasn’t an assailant, he was a child who really didn’t comprehend the magnitude of what he had done. Ironically, I was one of the very few people who believed that.

The judge handed down a sentence of life without parole. At 13 years old, Ian was going to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Everyone was happy. Ian got what he deserved.

“However, I was not happy. I believed they were throwing away a human being. I was not going to let Ian fade away. We all matter!”

What family he had were gone within a few years. I was the only person who cared. I encouraged him to write, so he wrote and wrote, and is still writing. He also earned his GED with very high scores because someone (me) was expecting that. I shared his story anywhere I could, and along the way, others jumped onboard to help him.

Recently, an amazing law firm took his case and got Ian’s sentence reduced. He now has a chance to live. I’m not sure if having compassion has made me a stronger woman, but it has made me a better parent, friend, sibling, and daughter.

Q: What does the first hour of your day look like?

My first hour looks pretty much like the rest of my day. My office is in my home, so I grab my coffee, let the dogs out, and sit down at my desk to begin my day. I feel blessed that I don’t have to do all the prep work (shower, make-up, clothes, and commute) to get to the office.

If you visit my office before noon, I am probably still in my jammies. I like to jump right in because I have so much to do every day.

Q: Tell us about your experience with being a vegetarian and competing in natural bodybuilding contests back in the early 90s.

When I began competing, I was a vegetarian, so I just followed diet plans geared toward that.

“I juiced a few times a day and knew that really helped build quality muscle. I ate plenty of egg whites and plant-based protein shakes. With that diet, I was able to stay close to contest-ready throughout my career and do very well on stage.”

Q: I feel it’s important for vegetarians (especially vegans) to stay open to the fact that not all people can safely eat a vegetarian diet due to their genetics, blood type, etc. What was the reason you decided to incorporate meat back into your diet?

I enjoyed my vegetarian diet but slowly integrated meat back into my diet because my body seemed to want it. I go back and forth depending on what my body craves.

Since I started visiting your website and publishing your great recipes and articles in “Natural Muscle,” I have enjoyed so many vegetarian meals that are easy to make!

Q: If you had to choose only three exercises, what would they be?

• Lunge/squat superset
• Push-ups
• Planks

My three “favorites” are hyperextensions, lat pulldown, and leg press.

Q: If you had to choose only three supplements, what would they be?

• Food-based multivitamin
• EFAs
• B-complex

Q: What are the biggest trends happening in bodybuilding right now?

The biggest trend is the expansion of the competitive arena for both men and woman. There are now many more options available. We can choose a stage where we belong. We don’t have to fit into the bodybuilder mould to compete in the fitness arena. That’s a great thing.

There are, however, three trends that baffle me:

• The first is the growth hormone gut. I believe it is making a mockery of the sport.
• The second one is the long and baggy board shorts worn in Men’s Physique contests. My word, it is not Men’s Upper Body contest, let’s see some lower body!
• The third, and by far the most disturbing trend, is the “rear shot” in the Bikini contests. Who started that one, and why has it continued? It has no place on an athletic stage.

Q: Thoughts on CrossFit training?

I believe that whatever motivates people to get up and moving is a great training method. There are so many training modalities, and they are growing every day. If people are passionate about CrossFit, they are going to get results. The same goes for Zumba or Pure Bar. Just get up and move!

Q: How do you foster inner peace and balance?

I take my dogs for two long walks every day without a cell phone. It is peaceful and energizing at the same time.

“I have three dogs, and they truly ground me.”

I am a Reiki Practitioner, and although I have not practiced this healing modality on anyone in a while, I find it very useful to keep myself in balance.

Q: Three favorite books?

My favorite all-time favorite books are:

• “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz
• “Living, Loving, and Laughing” by Leo Buscaglia
• “Knight in Shining Armour” by Jude Deveraux

Q: What are you currently working on?

We just completed the June 2015 issue (which you [Chris] are in again). We also recently started the BUFF Box, a box of several supplement samples shipped out monthly to subscribers. It is a great way for individuals to try different products.

There are so many on the market right now, choosing can become overwhelming.

We often leave trade shows with hundreds of different single serving products, which can be even more confusing. This plan allows the athlete to try out 4-5 different products for a week. Every box sold benefits fit2survive.org, a wonderful organization that supports and empowers individuals who have lost limbs.

Fit2survive.org helps these individuals reach their fitness and athletic goals by providing education, assistance, and equipment. I look forward to seeing how much we can raise on a monthly basis for this worthy cause.

A dream of mine down the road is to open a neighborhood high-end pet supply store that will carry only natural products. My business plan is done, and when the right time presents itself, it will be an exciting new adventure.

To get more ideas on how to eat and train as a vegetarian bodybuilder, watch this video – WHAT I ATE TODAY AS A VEGAN BODYBUILDER // SQUATS & AB WORKOUT

Author Bio:

Chris Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.

V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and vegetarians only.

A lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its progressiveness and efficiency.

The program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Instead of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to prove it.”

To find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – How to Eat and Train as a Vegetarian Bodybuilder?