This conversation is with Robert Cheeke, also known as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding.” Robert grew up on a farm in Oregon and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Fast forward to today, and Robert is a two time natural bodybuilding champion and author of several books, the latest being the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. This is a fun conversation that is packed with practical information. It is for any athletes out there curious about all the hype surrounding plant-based diets these days or just for anyone passionate about health and fitness. We cover: How Robert went from a skinny farm kid to a champion vegan bodybuilder Why a plant-based diet is beneficial for athletes Why recovery is essential and how diet plays a role If an athlete can get all their protein from plants Plant protein vs animal protein for muscle building Whole foods vs protein supplements If there are nutrient deficiencies plant-based athletes should be concerned about Tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet How to deal with common issues when eating more plants What Robert learned from interviewing many elite plant-based athletes If you would like to connect with Robert, you can find him on Instagram: @robert.cheeke and be sure to check out his website, veganbodybuilding.com Resources mentioned during this episode: Book: The Plant Based Athlete Book: Shred It! Book: Plant Based Muscle Film: Forks over Knives Resource: No Meat Athlete Eur J Clin Nutr. 2020: Is a vegan diet detrimental to endurance and muscle strength? Sports Med. 2021: High-protein plant-based diet versus a protein matched omnivorous diet to support resistance training adaptations: a comparison between habitual vegans and omnivores That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! Find me here, if you want to connect on Instagram: @plant_fueled Theme music by Tyler Gaudon Special thanks to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*