Today we headed to the second day of VegFest 2017 in Golden Colorado: an entire plant-based/vegan event. We sampled many protein shakes, probiotic juices, cookie dough, ice cream, cheese and granola. Lunch. Was. Amazing. We ate at this food truck, Wong Way...
Being from the South, growing up eating my Nana & Bob’s homemade biscuits were a highlight of my childhood. Since I have become vegan, I am slowly and surely learning my way around the kitchen and this was one of the first things I learned how to make! Not...
“Where do vegans get their protein?” This is a question vegans hear often, specially when talking to other athletes. My default answer is: “through protein supplements.” While it is a somewhat misleading answer, non-vegan athletes accept this...
“Should I tell people I’m a vegan?” I began my veganism without a public announcement. Only my roommate and girlfriend knew about this new part of me. I had a few reasons for this: It’s my business what I eat. Explaining to others my new diet...
“Should I document my fitness journey?” I thought it was unnecessary. I thought it was cliché. Two weeks later, I began posting. I learned about the Bodybuilding.com 250k challenge in late December 2016 and immediately knew I would participate. Who...
“How did you become vegan?” For 24 years, I lived as an omnivore. Not out of choice or convenience, but out of ignorance. In 2014, all of that changed when my sister became vegan to take a stance for animal rights after she learned of the living conditions...
