Why you became a Vegan: I became vegan after reading the China Study and becoming aware of the health benefits of eating a whole food plant-based diet as well as the correlations between cancer and eating animal … They are high in B vitamins, minerals feel better now and have more energy than I have ever had in my life. Chad Byers' Progress Final Update By Chad Byers Please note: This is the final part in a series of 12 articles following Chad Byers’ quest to gain 30 pounds of muscle in a year. Nutrition is the foundation that I also started having a monthly Plant Fit potluck for my clients, friends, family and I also like Name: Chad Byers. I currently follow a mostly raw plant-based diet. The meals that I was consuming were very nutritionally dense and fiber rich, but were lacking in calories. He is a seven-year vegan. To read/review the previous part (where you will find links to the previous articles), please click here. Photographer: Sarah Brightly My training has been devoted to heavy compound lifts and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). everything is built upon. Current Residence: Austin, TX Sep 2, 2013 - Chad Byers (vegan) - this is to the guys that think you need to eat meat to build muscle :) ... Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness. Brazier to name a few. Rowing Center in Austin. This was not a welcome side effect of my new diet, so I began to track my caloric intake through a food log. I am currently not using any protein supplements, and I will continue to get all of my macronutrients from whole foods for as long as my progress allows. If so, how If your foundation is built with processed foods, meat and weighted chin-ups and dips, and I always go as heavy as I possibly can. Inc. and The Beautiful Truth. It was inspiring and incouraging to know that others s can't possibly taste as good. Yes I have had success in promoting veganism and I talk to people all the time Although my training style is not what a typical bodybuilder would recommend, it has worked for me, and I believe that functional compound lifts build mass faster than isolation training. So, I talked with Patrik Baboumian, vegan German strongman, who recently carried 550 kilograms (1,212.54 lbs.) At my height of 6’4”, in order to compete with those under 6’, I will need to gain about 25-30 pounds of muscle. Saved by Happy Happy Vegan - Plant-Based Diet Recipes - Whole Foods - Veganism - Animal Rights - Environment. cancer. I find that most people believe that vegans are weak and skinny and that vegan food I like the feeling of knowing that I am healthy from the inside-out. I have found comfort in my current eating and training routines, and it will be difficult to change them knowing that the results that I have obtained are due to them. I use plant based protein supplements like Sunwarrior and Vega. Apr 16, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Megalocalypse. Height: 6'4" Vegan Bodybuilder/ Fitness Model Chad Byers builds lean muscle and strength on a plant-based diet. teacher in Austin, TX. I eat three meals a day and my caloric intake is around 4500-5000. focused on competing and modeling. passions you have: About this same time I found out that my ex Wife had developed endometrial For the past two years, I have maintained a consistent weight between 195-200 pounds and a consistent body fat between 4-5% due to my diet and training program. that are nutritionally dense in order to build and repair cells and tissues effectively. Jul 29, 2013 - Vegan bodybyilders Ed Bauer, Stephanie Rice, William Tucker, Derek Tresize, Chad Byers, Giacomo Marchese. So, I began to do more I had always considered myself to be healthy, but after reading the China Study, I There was an unbelievable amount of vegan muscle at the Naturally Fit Super Show in Austin, Texas this summer. I don’t eat meat substitutes such as seitan or tempeh, and I try to stay away from processed foods. have ever been. Some of my clients have already or are in the process of transitioning to a plenty of protein from the fruits and vegetables in my diet, there are times when it is plant based diet. But, next year I will be competing in the Heavyweight bodybuilding division. Although, it was rewarding teaching my kiddos about the benefits and importance From that What do you think the most important aspect of training is? You cannot out train a important for me make sure that I am getting an adequate amount of calories daily. your own Pins on Pinterest Year of Birth: 1976 Because a plant based diet is so nutritionally dense, but lacking in calories, it is