The Plant Fueled Podcast

Why athletes are going plant-based with vegan bodybuilder and bestselling author Robert Cheeke

• Season 1 • Episode 2

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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: 

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Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik

*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*