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Today's conversation is not just about the fitness industry.  It is about social media and its impact on mental health.  With so much of our lives spent in the digital world, it is worth taking a deeper dive into how it can affect you.  Tune in to hear all about our personal experience with social media and what we feel is worth thinking about when interacting on it.   PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul: https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Learning how to track macros is an important skill to have and it takes time to develop. Even when you are honing in on sharping your nutrition toolkit, there are some things to look out for. In today’s episode, we talk about whether or not tracking macros can go too far. We also give tips on what to do if it happens and also what to watch out for. PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:
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In part 1, we discussed how body image challenges show up and are presented to us in the real world. In today's episode, we discuss the reasons why it is important to work on body image and how to go about it. PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:
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It’s been about a year since we’ve spent real time with another human outside of our pod. On today’s episode, we catch up in person with Robert Cheeke to talk about what we have been up to together virtually. We also ask Robert what “Showing Up” means to him and learn more about what inspired him to co-author his new book. This is a special episode that you don’t want to miss.

From body dysmorphia to social media, and societal pressures suggesting we are to be upheld to a certain standard of beauty, there is so much to discuss when it comes to body image. In the fitness industry, this conversation gets even trickier. We hope you enjoy tuning in to part 1 of our special series on body image. PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:
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Once your newbie gain phase is over, it is easy to lose interest in your training. After a year or two, you might find yourself falling off. Or maybe life hit you in the face and you needed to hit the brakes on your routine. Sometimes just doing the thing is not enough to keep you going. In today's episode, we talk all about how to fall in love with training again and again. PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:
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In today's episode, we discuss whether or not any emphasis should be placed on what bodyfat % you are. We also discuss lots of different ways of measuring and whether or not knowing what your body fat is even matters. Eros scale: https://amzn.to/2ZzJonUPRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:
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One of the biggest challenges is not necessarily crossing the finish line. It’s what to do after the fact. Tune in to today’s episode to hear our thoughts on how to maintain the results you worked so hard to achieve. PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

We've been talking a lot about intuitive eating lately but what about food tracking? Once you've learned how to eat mindfully and in an informed way, is there still a need to focus on macros? Tune in to today's episode to get our take on when to be intuitive and when to track, no matter how far along you are.PRODUCTS:28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

We spend a lot of time discussing the importance of habit building and routine. In today's episode, we talk about habits to leave behind that a hard year like 2020 may have perpetuated.

From spa days to bubble baths, we are constantly being told to treat ourselves. Today's episode is all about what self-care really is, and what it's not. SHOW NOTES:Nerve floss, Versa Gripps: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veganproteins?listId=2RS6KI5WHQK4WBFR training:https://theprehabguys.com/blood-flow-restriction-training-in-a-nutshell/ PRODUCTS: 28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

For competitive bodybuilders, the game has changed. Amidst the pandemic, shows are happening, and competitors are still prepping. Tune in to find out what this means for the future of bodybuilding.PRODUCTS: 28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

We all know that being in a routine will yield long term results. As life changes (which it will), how does one stay consistently consistent? It's more than embodying a just do it kind of mindset. Tune into this week's episode to find out what we feel it means to be consistent, how to get there, and how to stay there. PRODUCTS: 28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Bingeing is a term that is frequently overused but it does happen. How can we tell the difference between a binge and overeating? PRODUCTS: 28 Day Overhaul:https://www.veganproteins.com/the-28-day-overhaul/Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community. STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

Muscle comes on fast when you start lifting consistently. It's easy to put the effort in without much thought both inside and outside of the gym. In today's episode we discuss how to train harder.. and smarter. PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community. STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

There is more research coming out on gut health than any other topic in the field of nutrition sciences. Our microbiome is so important that we are now classifying it as an organ. And that it is considered our second human, with a brain of its own. But what does this all mean in regards to veganism? How do our diet and lifestyle impact our second brain and what can we do about it? Tune in here to this week's episode to get the scoop! PRODUCTS:Vegan Proteins Academy:https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmassMASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4191858/https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/142/7/1390S/4630933https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245565/

Starting and sticking to a diet isn't necessarily the hard part.  It is when we feel we have been doing everything we can and it just isn't working.  This is where things can get confusing and we become lost.  In this episode, we break down the reasons why your diet isn't working.  We also explain what changes to make so that the hard work you are already putting in, does not go to waste.PRODUCTS:Vegan Proteins Academy:https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmassMASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Historically speaking, Type A personality traits have been celebrated as adopting the behavior of one can lead to some really amazing feats. Something we must ask ourselves though is where do we draw the line between achieving a goal at all costs and preserving our sanity? Is it possible to strike a balance while using this personality trait to our advantage? These are just a few of the many questions we bring to the surface on this topic and discuss in episode 64 of Muscle By Brussels Radio.PRODUCTS:Vegan Proteins Academy:https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmassMASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Do what it takes to get the client because once you get their foot in the door you can help them, right? At what point does fancy marketing cross the line and become predatory? There are all kinds of formulas out there that convince those with fitness aspirations to work with a coach without even questioning their integrity. In today’s episode, we break down what some of these coaching practices are and help how to identify when a coach is going to be able to deliver, and when they are not.PRODUCTS:Vegan Proteins Academy:https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/RESEARCH:MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmassMASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence based fitness community.

Do what it takes to get the client because once you get their foot in the door you can help them, right? At what point does fancy marketing cross the line and become predatory? There are all kinds of formulas out there that convince those with fitness aspirations to work with a coach without even questioning their integrity. In today's episode, we break down what some of these practices are and help how to identify when a coach is going to be able to deliver, and when they are not. PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/online-coaching-membership/ 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/12-week-fat-loss-course/ Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/flexibledieting/ One Time Custom Macro Calculations: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/one-time-macro-calculation/ Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops: https://www.veganproteins.com/proteins-more-shop/mussels-by-brussels-mens-tank-by-veganproteins/ RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): bit.ly/vpmass MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy to consume journals and support the evidence based fitness community.