The Vegan Gym Podcast

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.Support the show

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!Support the show

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!Support the show

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! Website: thevegangym.com  |  Instagram: @thevegangymSupport the show

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 MarksSupport the show

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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!Support the show