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Pictured Above and Interviewed: Rob Bigwood
How did your life and health change after becoming a vegan?
Before starting I weighed 290lbs, and I felt lazy and extremely unhealthy. But now I am 225 lbs and feel like a totally new person. I made a conscious and ethical decision to give up meat and was willing to face the consequences (having no clue at the time what they would be). It is more important to practice what I preach than to worry about being a strong arm wrestler. At first my body did not feel right but it only took a couple of weeks to adjust. Eventually, I began to gain energy and consistently lost weight. I have never felt healthier in my entire life and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made.
What challenges have you faced as an arm wrestler who is vegan?
None, to be perfectly honest. I still train exactly the same way and have a simple diet so I make sure to get the necessary vitamins, minerals and protein. I am also a huge fan of Vega supplements.
How does the arm wrestling community react to your diet?
Most of the arm wrestlers were shocked. They, like most people, dont understand how I am that strong without meat, milk, eggs and etc. Most have known me prior to going vegan and really respect my decision.
What do you eat on a typical day?
For breakfast I usually mix oatmeal with sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, ground Flaxseed, raisins and cranberries. Or if Im feeling lazy I will just eat some healthy cereal with soy milk and a banana.
I work in New York City so Im pretty spoiled when it comes to finding vegetarian lunch and dinner options. I love Indian, Thai, Mexican and Japanese food. One of my favorite places to eat is Soy and Sake Village. Im also a huge fan of Gobo, Blossom, and Candle Cafe.
As far as supplements I take liquid Vitamin B-complex, a multivitamin, and Vega protein shakes. I keep things simple.
How did your life and health change after becoming a vegan?
Before starting I weighed 290lbs, and I felt lazy and extremely unhealthy. But now I am 225 lbs and feel like a totally new person. I made a conscious and ethical decision to give up meat and was willing to face the consequences (having no clue at the time what they would be). It is more important to practice what I preach than to worry about being a strong arm wrestler. At first my body did not feel right but it only took a couple of weeks to adjust. Eventually, I began to gain energy and consistently lost weight. I have never felt healthier in my entire life and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made.
What challenges have you faced as an arm wrestler who is vegan?
None, to be perfectly honest. I still train exactly the same way and have a simple diet so I make sure to get the necessary vitamins, minerals and protein. I am also a huge fan of Vega supplements.
How does the arm wrestling community react to your diet?
Most of the arm wrestlers were shocked. They, like most people, dont understand how I am that strong without meat, milk, eggs and etc. Most have known me prior to going vegan and really respect my decision.
What do you eat on a typical day?
For breakfast I usually mix oatmeal with sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, ground Flaxseed, raisins and cranberries. Or if Im feeling lazy I will just eat some healthy cereal with soy milk and a banana.
I work in New York City so Im pretty spoiled when it comes to finding vegetarian lunch and dinner options. I love Indian, Thai, Mexican and Japanese food. One of my favorite places to eat is Soy and Sake Village. Im also a huge fan of Gobo, Blossom, and Candle Cafe.
As far as supplements I take liquid Vitamin B-complex, a multivitamin, and Vega protein shakes. I keep things simple.
Here is a Ted talk on Vegan bodybuilding by a Google Employee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKX-gNv0AwU
Here is another guy giving tips on Vegan bodybuilding on what he eats everyday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyDkPsomvE