Ep 56 - Jay Oliveira - A Plant Based, BJJ Black Belt Minimalist

Jay Oliveira is a martial artist (holding a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), a minimalist,  a plant-based athlete, and an overall cool guy.  He carries a 'less is more' approach to most of the things that he does. 

Jay advocates for a back to basics approach to food and our lives in general. He touts the benefits of a plant-based diet, explaining that his inflammation disappeared shortly after he went plant-based. He also saw improvement in his cardio and recovery. Coming from the world of Wall Street (Jay still does dip his toes into the market, being a 'stock speculator'), he takes a simplified approach and attitude into everything he does. 

Jay and I discussed how he got into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how long he has been doing it, and the varied benefits of the sport and martial arts. We also chatted about personal growth and how we should spend more on experiences and less on material items. We covered some MMA and chatted about veganism and its benefits.  Enjoy The Episode! 

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My Take: You're never too old to start learning martial arts. You're also never too old to change/simplify your diet or lifestyle habits. The first step is that you just have to want it. The second step is actually doing it.  Simplify your life, because we really don't need a lot to be happy. Don't buy things you don't need, eat fewer unhealthy foods, and keep yourself moving.  Get out, train, eat some veggies, spend money on an experience you're passionate about rather than material goods. You'll find these steps will lead to you feeling better both mentally & physically. 

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