Ep 4: Vegan Fitness with Nimai Delgado & Bianca Taylor

Nov 29, 2017

Nimai Delgado, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, and Bianca Taylor, a passionate fitness advocate, tackle the misconceptions surrounding veganism and protein. They share personal journeys, including how veganism aided Bianca's recovery from an eating disorder. Nimai emphasizes that thriving on less protein is achievable, while both guests debunk myths about demonizing carbs and fats. They discuss the importance of whole foods, supplements, and finding balance in vegan fitness, inspiring listeners to embrace a compassionate lifestyle without sacrificing health.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Veganism and Fitness: Myths and Reality

01:39 • 15min

From Meat to Mindfulness: A Vegan Transformation

16:27 • 17min

Understanding Fitness Goals and Supplementation in a Plant-Based Diet

33:17 • 2min

Navigating Vegan Supplements: BCAAs and Hidden Ingredients

35:25 • 2min

Finding Balance in Vegan Fitness

36:56 • 17min

Vegan Meal Prep for Busy Lifestyles

53:47 • 8min

Passion for Veganism and Fitness Activism

01:02:00 • 2min

Veganism with Purpose: A Health-Centric Journey

01:03:35 • 6min

Wrapping Up Insights on Vegan Fitness and Representation

01:09:51 • 2min

‘Where do vegans get their protein from?’ is probably a question you’ll hear often as a vegan. Fortunately, insufficient protein in plant-food diets is a myth devised entirely by a misinformed non-vegan society, and even more fortunately we have two vegan fitness-buffs on today’s episode, both distinctly NOT lacking in protein, to show us that it’s possible to build strength and muscle with plant foods alone. Listen in as the ChickPeeps chat to the incredible IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Nimai Delgado, and Personal Trainer and Lifestyle coach, Bianca Taylor, who are challenging the vegan stereotype. Also on this episode…

Robbie and Evy talk about their fitness routines and how going vegan affected their attitude to health and fitness.
Nimai discusses being a lifelong vegetarian.
He shares insights into his Hindu heritage and being raised Hindu in the deep south.
‘Being a child vegetarian taught me a lot of acceptance, it taught me a lot of patience growing up.’
Bianca explains how she found veganism at a point in her life when she was ‘searching for something bigger to live for.’
How finding veganism helped Bianca recover from an eating disorder and heal her relationship to food.
What the hec is a ‘macro’?
Nimai explores just how much protein we all need and how we can in fact thrive on much less protein than is recommended.
Why we shouldn’t demonise carbs and fats (hoorayyy!)
Bianca: ‘I don’t consider it a diet, it’s a lifestyle.’
Supplements: Bianca and Nimai share what you need to supplement for an optimal vegan diet (‘It’s more for insurance than a deficiency.’)
Tips on cultivating a healthy relationship to the gym and making it a passion rather than an obsession.
Nimai’s ‘Mr.Olypmia’ goals!
Does being vegan help this world? Nimai has done the math…
Go-to quick pre-workout meals.
Bianca’s favourite smoothie recipe.
A helpful tip on not blowing up your nutribullet.

Links

Bianca's website

Nimai's Instagram: @nimai_delgado

Bianca's Instagram: @biancataylorfitness

Bodybuilding Food Instagram: @veganbodybuildingfood

Nimai's Youtube

Bianca's Youtube

Social Media

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Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis

Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr

Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch