6 SEXIEST VEGAN FEMALE BODYBUILDERS AND THEIR FAVORITE MEALS DESTROY ALL STEREOTYPES ABOUT GETTING LEAN

Myth: a plant-based diet lacks the protein to build large muscles.

And to that, I would add that most people also think it contains too many carbs for a person to get lean – a common misconception due to a lack of proper knowledge. Carbs are our body’s primary fuel source. Our brain runs exclusively on carbohydrate. When our bodies lack sufficient carbohydrate our bodies deaminate, or in other words, our bodies remove the amino group so that it can use the protein as an energy source, rather than as protein. This is not a desirable scenario. We want the proteins we consume to be used for tissue repair and our overall metabolic needs, not to run our brain.

THESE 6 SEXY, LEAN, AND STRONG FEMALE BODYBUILDERS PROVE BOTH THEORIES WRONG!

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Their strength is undeniable, and their muscles are unreal, but the sexiest thing about them is their compassionate hearts!

1. SAMANTHA SHORKEY

‘I LOVE seeing the shock and surprise on peoples’ faces when they find out I’m vegan. I hope my perfectly-sculpted ass cheeks and compassionate nature will always inspire others to eliminate meat and dairy from their diets. I also love having a goal and going after it.’

FAVORITE MEAL:
Protein powder! Yams with coconut oil and cinnamon


‘I have a HUGE sweet tooth so my daily protein pudding definitely helps to satisfy those brutal sugar cravings.‘

2. ATHENA IGLESIAS

‘Being vegan causes me to push myself harder because I am not doing this only for myself. I am training for the purpose to end suffering of animals. I train for a bigger purpose. I recover faster and have lots of energy from my clean nutrition.’


FAVORITE MEAL:

Purple Japanese sweet potato and asparagus.


‘ Also MUSTARD LOTS OF MUSTARD. Lentils, broccoli, sprouted organic tofu, fruit, WATER…I do not eat hardly any processed products…did I say mustard?’

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3. PAOLA DEOCAMPO JACKSON

‘I became vegan because beautiful, intelligent animals have a value far greater than just my next meal. They feel pain and grief just as we do and I can no longer contribute to their suffering.’


FAVORITE MEAL:

Tempeh, Bok Choy, and Edamame!


“I keep it very simple; oatmeal with protein powder, tempeh and vegetables throughout the day, maybe almond butter on brown rice cakes for dessert. And I drink a LOT of water.”

4. JILLIAN SALOMONE

‘I want to show that animals do not need to be harmed in the making of muscles. I’m motivated by the fact that I am training for something bigger than myself!

FAVORITE MEAL:
Oatmeal mixed with protein powder and topped with berries for breakfast!


Another favorite is my cocoa, pb2 “pudding” for my night time snack…so GOOD!

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5. MINDY COLLETTE

‘Equality. I dream of the day where all lives are treated equal–men not more favored than women, and dogs (pets) not favored above monkeys (test animals). I am in competition prep this year with no selfish gain in mind, but purely dedicated to share with others what a vegan diet can do for the animals, the environment, & for their bodies.’

FAVORITE MEAL:
Veggie Beast Burger with sautéed kale


6 COUPLE DANI TAYLOR AND GIACOMO MARCHESE’

“We met on VeganBodybuilding.com, NOT looking for relationships at all! We just both liked lifting and were vegan! When Robert Cheeke decided to host a big vegan bodybuilding meetup, we decided to fly out together, because Dani was too nervous to fly alone. We hit it off by making fun of each other. Yes, I would say veganism definitely brought us together.”

DANI’S FAVORITE MEAL:
Seitan with roasted potatoes and green beans

GIACOMO’S FAVORITE MEAL:
Tofu, broccoli, and yams

“We are vegan cheese snobs. Give us all the vegan cheese!”

“We love to go to Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge and get big veggie burgers with onion rings on them and then ice cream or lemon meringue pie for dessert.”


Every single one of these amazing bodybuilders reports improvement in strength, endurance and recovery time after going vegan!

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