by Courtney Eastman I’ve noticed a lot of questions online from people, particularly women, who want to try their first powerlifting meet but don’t know which equipment is vegan or what exactly they will need for meet day. There have been a couple other blog posts outlining what to expect on meet day so I won’t […]
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Sam Shorkey’s Vanilla Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
Okay guys, prepare to be blown away by yet another delicious competition diet vegan treat from Sam Shorkey aka Jacked on the Beanstalk, baby! These mock-cheesecake bites are RIDICULOUSLY good and oh-so-healthy. Made with my fave Nature’s Food Organic vanilla protein powder AND tofu, you’re getting quite the hefty dose of protein in every bite! […]
Squash Lasagna
by Crystal Moulton INGREDIENTS 9 no-boil lasagna noodles (or boil some regular lasagna noodles if the others aren’t available) Squash Bechamel: ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1½ cups squash (or pumpkin puree) 2 cups nondairy milk like soy or almond, unsweetened 2 tsp olive oil Creamed Spinach: 4 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped […]
Principles of Dieting
by Justin Morgan Dieting can be stressful, confusing, and a general pain. Especially if you are an athlete that also needs to preserve as much muscle, strength, and overall performance as possible while dieting to lose weight. This article will hopefully help to give you some guidelines that will make dieting easier and less confusing. […]
Protein Toasties
by Holly Noll 1/2 c Vital Wheat Gluten Flour 2 TBS Chickpea Flour 2 TBS Flax Meal 1 TBS Baking Powder 1/2 tea Cinnamon 1/4 tea Nutmeg 1 TBS Creamy Nut Butter (I used Maple Brown Sugar Whipped Jif) 2 TBS Liquid Sweetener (I used Sugar Free Torani Vanilla) 1/2 c Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk […]
Done with activism.
by Billy Prusinowski There comes a time in your life when things must change. Personally, after four years of college activism, then moving to Portland, Oregon for a year specifically to further that activism, I needed a change. It was a combination of wanting to live a more mainstream lifestyle and starting to become frightened […]
Are you in a workout rut- Vlog
by Ndem Nkem
Smoothie Recipes from Lindsay
As a vegan I get asked all the time about what I eat and where I get my protein. Smoothies are an easy way to get fruits, vegetables, and protein all at once. I have a Vitamix blender which is a powerful machine that could practically blend rocks into a smoothie. I love it! In […]
V-log update: Powerlifting accessory work
by Justin Morgan
Jacked on the Beanstalk’s Vegan Protein Brownies
It’s no surprise that I am a HUGE dessert addict. I love anything and everything sweet. So naturally, my favourite thing about Valentine’s Day is of course, receiving candy and chocolate. Screw the roses! But how can I possibly celebrate and indulge on this sexxxy holiday when I’m already dieting for my next bodybuilding competition? […]
A Typical Day in the Life of an “Aspiring” CF Athlete
by Ben Buhrow In my last post I mentioned that I would share with you what one of my training days consists of so here we go. First off I train 6-7 days a week. A day off is an active recovery day and based solely on how my body is reacting to the training […]
The Road to The CF Games. Is it Worth It?
by Ben Buhrow I use the term athlete more sparingly than most when it comes to the CF community. The reason being that I think CF as a sport has made a major split from CF as a training methodology and it needs to be recognized. There is a substantial difference in training volume and […]
My story of wrestling and being vegan
by Zackery Bickford I didn’t even know about wrestling until my younger brother did one school season of wrestling. After I saw my brother wrestle I told my parents I wanted to try as well so I started wrestling in the spring of 2004. Freestyle wrestling was the style I started with, and for anyone […]
Another Year, Another On-Season
by Christian Garcia Last year was my first year ever competing in bodybuilding. I was new to the sport. Everything was foreign to me. It was slightly overwhelming. But this past off-season, and now on-season, has been different so far. Although I gained more fluff than anticipated this past off-season, I have trusted the system […]
What the Heck is GS?
By Sara Lee Language and history GS stands for “Girevoy Sport,” and is better known as “Kettlebell Sport” in the US. “Girevoy” means “kettlebell” in Russian. Related words are “girya” referring to the bell, and “girevik” referring to the lifter. GS has its origins in the Russian marketplace where the bells were used as weights […]
Sharing Vegan Values
by Kody Kowalowski Until recently, many people didn’t know I was vegan. My wife and I were always quiet about it until someone wanted to make us a meal. We never wanted to come off as those vegans who were difficult to deal with and preachy. Part of it was because we are still fairly […]
Bodies are Not Commodities: The Overlap of Veganism and Feminism
by Lindsey Morgan Ruby’s Diner is a classic American burger joint, popular in Southern California. After a long afternoon at the beach, nothing is better than a stroll down to the Ruby’s at the end of the pier for burgers and a milkshake while you watch the sun set over the ocean. The walls are […]
Commonly Asked Questions
by Kayleigh Hill Being Vegan in today’s world, I have of course encountered the famous “But where do you get your protein?” question a million times. Lately, it seems as though I am answering to the following topics more and more as well. I am not a doctor or health professional, I am simply a Vegan […]
romaine green drink
by Ndem Nkem ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce 1 lemon or lime (juiced) 3 cups water additional greens (optional) cayenne pepper (optional) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional) place all ingredients in a blender (i use a vitamix) and blend. drink throughout the day . This drink is amazing if you feel like you need […]
Team Plantbuilt 2014 Recap
by Scott Shetler In 2013 a group of vegan physique athletes (bodybuilders, figure and physique competitors) who competed together at the 2013 Naturally Fit Super Show in Austin, TX to show the world what could be accomplished by following a cruelty-free diet. They only represented 10% of the competition, but came away with 40% of […]
My Story
by Elana Titanium Priesman I want to share my story with you. I spent my entire life battling obesity. From a young age I was put on calorie restrictive diets and suffered from the hurtful abuse of bullies. It wasn’t my parent’s fault; I guess they just weren’t exposed to the world of veganism. This […]
The Weaker Sex?
by guest Samira Menezes, Vegetarianos Magazine Original Interview: I don´t know in US, but in Brazil a lot of people still thinks that the only way to gain muscles is eating meat. Why this is not true, Sara? How do you do to maintain your muscles being a vegan? Muscle is rebuilt using specific amino acids. […]
But where do you get your protein?
by Amber Sperling My name is Amber Sperling, I am a plant-based CF athlete. Being vegan in a paleo driven sport, I often get asked, “but where do you get your protein?” Which is why I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 sources of plant-based protein. 1. Quinoa – Quinoa, a seed, often mistaken […]
PB & J Protein “Pudding” or “Ice Cream”
by Erin Fergus This little creation is something I stumbled on when I saw berries, peanut butter and protein powder as items for one of the meals on my meal plan. I have a Ninja blender and a small food processor, and I recently got into making my own oil free “peanut cream” by blending […]
Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Sports
by Kelly Colobella I’ve never been gravitated towards the things “they” say girls are supposed to like. I played with matchbox cars when I was young, hated wearing dresses (because it hindered my tree climbing), and despised the color pink. I’ve always been aggressive, competitive, and athletic. Fortunately, being raised by a very tough Mom, […]
Redefining “real foods”
by Billy Prusinowski
Basics of Cutting
by Dani Taylor The Basics of Cutting Diets Dieting is simple, but not easy. As a fitness nerd and coach who lives to read scientific articles about fat loss, muscle building and the likes, I wanted to make a basic list of tips for cutting. This list is primarily geared towards people who are already […]
My First Powerlifting Meet
by Kelly Colobella The week before my first powerlifting meet I scoured the internet for articles about prepping. Reading about how I should be training, what I should eat, bring with me, etc. I read articles from my awesome Plantbuilt teammates, and tried to sort through all the advice and information and digest it all. […]
The Mental Game
by Ashlee Harrison As I write this blog post I am a mere four days out from my very first NANBF figure competition in Edmonds, Washington. I have been working towards this goal, slowly and steadily for approximately eight months. It seems so surreal just how close I am to stepping on that stage after […]
You Make a Choice
by Erin Fergus I recently attended the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, a national fitness conference, in Atlanta, GA. One of the lectures discussed the increasing prevalence of diabetes in our country, and I sat in a room with hundreds of other fitness professionals. I looked around, I shook my head, and I was saddened […]
