Vegan Muscle and Fitness

VMF Client Spotlight: Vivian Lee

by Forest Crosbie Today I would like to share an inspiring transformation story from one of my longest-running and most dedicated clients. I’ve had the privilege of working with Vivian…

Bodybuilding Contest Prep Fat Loss

Derek’s 2017 Vegan Bodybuilding Contest Results!

It's been a crazy season! Not only have we had our busiest travel season to date, I've also competed in 3 bodybuilding contests between June and September this year (more…

Bodybuilding Fat Loss Fitness

The “No-Gym & No-Time” Workout!

I was away for the weekend recently that unexpectedly had no gym access! The gym was comprised of just an exercise bike and treadmill! I think at some point,…

Bodybuilding Fitness Nutrition

I’ve Joined Team Clean Machine!

I'm happy to share that I've joined Team Clean Machine as a sponsored athlete! Up to this point I've intentionally avoided endorsing any supplement companies, but I've made the…

Fitness

Client Spotlight: Go Vegan Tees

by forest Crosbie Here at Vegan Muscle and Fitness, we’re all about helping to create more fit plant-based role models to spread the…

Events Fitness Rehab

Healthy, Happy Hips

Ever wonder why your lower back gets tweaked during squats, or why you can't seem to get low enough? Big compound lifts (and the functional movements of daily life) need…

Disease Prevention Fat Loss Fitness

Transforming Your Health At Any Age

by Max Seabrook I often hear from people that it’s too late for them to get into shape or that changing to a healthier diet wouldn’t help them lose…

Bodybuilding Contest Prep Events

Plantbuilt 2017: Results and Plans for the Future

We've just returned from meeting up with the Plantbuilt team of vegan athletes! There are so many great recaps of the event (32 medals, world record broken, one pro card…

Fitness

One Week Out From Plantbuilt 2017 Meetup at the Naturally Fit Games!

Yes I know, we've been terrible about posting progress updates - sorry! We've been posting more often on our Intagram (@veganmuscleandfitness) and Youtube feeds, but for some reason haven't kept…

Bodybuilding Contest Prep Fat Loss

Crispy Tofu “Cutlets” – No Oil Needed!

by Forest Crosbie Today I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes for preparing tofu, which is a staple that I eat almost every day - especially…

Contest Prep Fat Loss Transformation

Bikini Competition Prep As a Vegan Mom – Eight Weeks Out, Can I Make It?

It seems so long ago since I posted about training for my second pregnancy like any athlete trains for an event. I guess because it was - our daughter is…

Nutrition

Is Flexible Dieting The Best Eating Strategy?

"If you follow popular nutrition trends, you may have heard of the phrase if it fits your macros (IIFYM) or similar terms such as macro tracking or flexible dieting. Contrary…

Bodybuilding Fitness Health

Guide to making your New Year’s resolution stick. (It’s not too late!)

by Max Seabrook Almost half of the American population make New Year’s resolutions! But a third of those drop out by February! If you made a new year’s resolution this…

Bodybuilding Breakfast Contest Prep

How To Get Ripped On A Vegan Diet – New Article on Vice!

I'm always excited to get the message out about healthy, sustainable and compassionate bodybuilding and fitness flowing a plant-based diet, so I was very excited to be interviewed by Vice…

Bodybuilding Fat Loss Transformation

From 12 Protein Shakes a Day to Whole Plant Foods – Think He Lost Muscle?

We know it can be scary to move away from protein supplements to whole foods, and to eat more carbohydrates when one's goal is to gain muscle...well, that's practically against…

Bodybuilding Fat Loss Fitness

Which supplements should you take when starting fitness?

by Max Seabrook New Year’s resolutions are starting up now that it’s January and many people are starting their fitness journey or weight-loss regime! All is well except there’s an…

Holiday Main Dish Recipe

Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Winter is coming, and aren't we all entitled to comfort food without the unhelpful added fats and sugars? Here is my take on Shepherd's Pie, chock-full of protein from…

Bodybuilding Fitness Health

Anatomy Of a Workout – Part III

by Forest Crosbie The first and second parts of this series detailed two of the three training days that make up my favorite training split, as well as why…

Fat Loss Health Nutrition

Does Fruit Make You Fat?

Carb bashing is all the rage in a lot of circles these days, and it's not uncommon to come across the phrase 'fruit makes you fat' when talking or reading…

Holiday Lunch Main Dish

Stuffed Rainbow Chard Rolls: Perfectly Plant-Based Recipe

Perfect for fall and fancy enough for parties, these beautiful rainbow rolls are a great way to get an abundance of beans and greens! Stuffed Rainbow Chard Rolls plant-based recipe…