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My biggest hesitation before going fully plant-based was losing all my fitness gains. So when I finally took the plunge on Jan 1st, 2022, I set myself 3 goals to prove to myself it could be done:   1. Get into the best shape of my life, beating anything I’d achieved with meat 2. Get shredded glutes, the ultimate “extreme” marker of body composition 3. Lose 10kg in 14 weeks   Here were the rules: - No meat - No fish - No dairy - No eggs - No stimulants  - No fat burners - No weird diets - No mock meats  - No insane cardio - No steroids    Here was the game plan:   - Plant-based diet - Calorie deficit - Moderate protein (no more than 2g/kg) - Nutrient dense whole foods - 4x 45 min weights  - Basic supplements (Vitamin D, Multivitamin, Algae omega 3, Creatine) - 10-15K steps   Here’s how I did it:   - Ruthless Consistency - 100% Commitment - Discipline, Habits, Routine  - ALL IN mindset   I went from a kilo of meat a day to fully plant-based   And I learnt that…   You can still be fit, healthy and strong.   You can still get shredded.   You can still build muscle.   It’s time to break beliefs, bust myths, and challenge perceptions that you need meat, fish, dairy and eggs to get results on your fitness journey.   You don’t need it. Your gains won’t stop.   If you want to see exactly how I did this week-by-week, check out the case study I’ve written up: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/14-week-shredded-vegan-plant-based-diet-body-transformation/. Link in bio.   So what’s next?   Continue on this incredible journey! There’s no going back now.   I’ve already been hitting personal bests in my training. It’s time to push to new heights of muscle and strength!   If this inspires at least one person to eat less meat and still get fitness results, then it’s mission accomplished. Resources: Here are some cool resources you will enjoy to learn more about my journey, research on plant-based diets, and how you can optimise your own fitness results! Optimising Health, Fat Loss & Muscle Building On A Vegan Diet Can You Get SHREDDED On A Vegan Diet? | Akash Vaghela’s Road To Vegan Shredded A BRUTAL VEGAN Leg Workout (I couldn’t walk for a week!) | Road To Vegan Shredded The Sad Truth About The Meat You’re Eating For Protein | Road To Vegan Shredded  How To LOSE FAT WITHOUT Terrifying Diets Or Suffering | Road To Vegan Shredded Akash Vaghela’s 2017 Bodybuilding 21 Week Prep Write Up Quarterly Insights Part 3, Instalment I – Akash’s Photoshoot Prep, 2019 The Ultimate Guide To Reverse Dieting And Avoiding Fat Regain Stop Messing Up Your Peak Week

Today I’ve got a very special episode for you on a very special day, our five year anniversary! To mark the occasion, my wife decided to put me under the spotlight to ask me about the journey of building RNT in the first five years. Before we get in, I want to take this opportunity to share my gratitude and say a very special thank you to all of you who’ve shared this journey with us.   Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 00:55 - RNT started 5 years ago, let's go back to the day it started - How did Akash start this business?  09:05 - What does RNT stand for now in difference to what it was back then?  17:16 - When AV started, he didn't have the blueprint. How did that evolve and how are the members using it?  23:30 - What are the challenges in the last five years?  29:11 - How did AV built his resilience?  37:55 - What are the key highlights over the last five years?  49:57 - What is the best decision that you've made over the last five years?  55:48 - What's the next 5-10 years for Akash and RNT? 1:00:26 - Final words for Akash   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Whether you’re at the start of your fitness and transformation journey, or you’re 5 years into it, this one is an important one for you to learn how to navigate life after you’ve got into the shape of your life. We discuss how we personally like to approach life after a diet, life in a muscle building phase, and life in a maintenance period, and how to know when to take what approach that will best suit your goals. If you’re looking for a sustainable lifestyle solution to be in the shape of your life, for life, listen and take notes!   Timestamps:    00:02 - Akash did a bit of boxing for about a year in his teens 4:24 - When you are going through the fat loss process where the goal is to transform the physique, what's next? 07:41 - If you want longevity in this game, you need to have a bit more fun 23:01 - Make sure that you get to a point where sleep is good. 27:11 - The biggest cause of injuries... 31:54 - The key thing to understand if you have what it takes to build muscle 37:05 - Consistency is more important in muscle building than it is in fat loss 38:05 - Alcohol is actually more detrimental during an investment phase of its impact 40:57 - You need to understand that you've got to go through a bit of a softer stage to eventually get the returns later on   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

This episode was originally recorded for the Alchemy of Politics podcast, hosted by Dr. Rusha Modi, who also happens to be a long-standing RNT member based out in California. I enjoyed the conversation so much we decided to share it across both platforms. In this turning of the tables, Rusha took a whole different approach to this interview, where we talked about the government’s response to Covid-19, the war on obesity that we’re losing, the future of the fitness space, plant-based eating, and who our real competitors are. A fascinating conversation I’m excited for you to dive into!    Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How fitness and nutrition were not emphasized enough by medical and governing bodies. 08:12 - How people workout 12:51 - What is the future of training?  21:50 - Quoting Helaine Knapp "Our new relationship to fitness might reflect the fact that we've gained a generalized sense of mortality. We are all realizing that we're going to be moving every day for the rest of our lives. So we better be careful with our one body and not pound the pavement with high intensity workout seven times per week." Do you see that in your experience?  25:42 - How do you scale a solution to solve the issues of metabolic obesity and nutrition-related health issues 37:05 - Why do a Vegan photoshoot?  40:40 - How much of social perceptions of what it means to look performing, be vegan, including the myths around that played a role in this transformation for you 44:06 - 20, 30 years from now, 40, 50 years from now, what does the world of nutrition training and fitness look like?   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow Dr. Rusha Modi:    Instagram  Alchemy of Politics Twitter  Alchemy Of Politics Website Rusha Modi MD, MPH   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Everyone talks a big game about wanting to achieve a spectacular body transformation, yet few will back it up with action. Having transformed nearly 3000 lives across 25+ countries worldwide, the team and I decided to come together to give you the harsh realities of what’s truly involved in transforming your body in the right way, and in a way that acts as a vehicle and catalyst to transforming the rest of your life. This one is in typical hard hitting RNT fashion as I’m joined by Coach Ed and Ivan, so get ready for some truth bombs!   Timestamps:    00:04 - 90% of people who sign up for transformation challenge, journey or package are just not ready for it 04:55 - Why we love extreme body transformation 08:38 - The reality of the fat loss phase 11:07 - People who can handle stress extremely well are the people who can achieve and sustain their fat loss goal 16:49 - It's not about being a loner and never leave the house 20:08 - How to make the best decision when you're out 24:17 - What separates the weak from the strong in society 28:05 - Who's this not for? 33:08 - It’s a mental game more than anything 36:01 - The more physically active you are, the less you need to meditate    Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by RNTer Brijesh, who comes on to share his remarkable journey of losing 50kg, and the impact it’s had on his life. What will really hit home in this episode is the life-changing impact a body transformation can have on all aspects of your day to day, especially when you drop such a substantial amount of weight. With a story like this, I’ll let the episode do all the talking, so let’s dive in and hear from Brij.   Timestamps:    00:03 - What are the tigger moments for Brijesh that led him to RNT 03:43 - How do you feel when you look yourself in the mirror?  08:21 - What drove him to gain 162 kilos 10:15 - What years did the weight start to pile on? 16:51 - What's Brijesh family like? His parent's health and body composition 18:29 - How did he start the process?  26:27 - How did his family and friends react to this journey?  28:57 - How did you find the identity shift of this whole experience?  31:50 - How did Brijesh manage having a young child, long hours at work and a serious lifestyle shift altogether.  35:36 - What does he think is the biggest challenge and obstacle of the process in dropping so much weight 37:50 - How did he find battling the old habits and old behaviours, the old identity shifts. What goes through his mind when temptations kick in 42:02 - How's the physical being the vehicle for Brijesh 43:23 - What advice would he give for people who resonates with the idea of not putting yourself first 45:29 - What's his advice for someone who is about to embark in this new journey 47:10 - What almost kept him from doing this RNT journey?   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Brijesh’s Case Study here   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

After finishing recording this episode with Pavan, I sent a message to our Team Slack channel immediately highlighting that if you were ever in doubt of why we do what we do, listen to this episode. Because Pavan’s story here is the power of the RNT Transformation Journey in full effect, as he talks about how starting RNT became the catalyst for him to reveal the biggest secret of his life to his parents, and to finally open up about his sexuality with them. It’s unfortunate in many communities, the topic of sexuality is still taboo, and in many cases, not accepted, and in this episode, Pavan speaks to the truth of it, and how he managed to take this leap to finally live as his most authentic and truest self.   Timestamps:    00:00 - What are the trigger moments that led Pavan to his RNT journey 05:18 - How he sees himself in the mirror 08:47 - What behaviours manifested from his mental health and physical perspective 10:14 - How does romantic relationships affect his social anxiety 11:16 - How was the process like when Pavan started his RNT journey 15:16 - Telling his family 22:16 -  What's the best advice that you can give for someone who is in a similar situation?  24:22 - What does being ready mean?  26:21 - How did you come to your own acceptance before seeking acceptance of your family?  31:21 - What's Pavan's relationship like with his parents now 35:01 - What obstacles did he face in his RNT journey 38:30 - When Paven got into shape, how did it change the way he felt about himself 40:18 - The challenges of the investment phase 42:41 - What are the biggest learnings or strategies that helped Pavan work his lifestyle solution 45:14 - Now that Pavan is living his authentic self, what does life look for him and is he excited about the future 47:04 - How the physical has been the vehicle for him   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Pavan’s Case Study here   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

As a busy, working mother of two young boys, Shwetha had always tried to stay fit. She thought she made really good food choices, she ran regularly and practised yoga and pilates.    Heading towards her 40s she believed that sporting well-defined abs after two pregnancies was a pipe-dream! She thought she would never be able to increase her strength levels so she never ventured anywhere near the weights area at the gym. She was convinced that this was as good as it could ever get!    All of these myths were completely debunked after joining RNT! Her strength levels have certainly shot up and her running has gone up a few notches. But more importantly she is filled with confidence and feels so much more sure of herself.    In this podcast she talks more about her journey to strength and how she overcame her own negative self-limiting beliefs.    Timestamps:    00:02 - What are the series of moments that led you to your RNT journey?  03:26 - What was going on Shwetha's mind when she was reading these success stories 07:37 - What was the process of getting started with RNT 11:05 - As a mum, how did she navigate around the feeling of guilt wasting food. 12:36 - How does she navigate around dinners and family meals 14:11 - What are the biggest challenges and obstacles she faced when she started the process 17:59 - How did she  manage the intimidator factor in the gym 22:23 - What was the process of getting to her checkpoint 29:27 - The journey of self discovery 31:31 - How has consolidation been for Shwetha 35:05 - What are her plans long-term 36:09 - How has the physical being the vehicle for Shwetha 39:57 - What almost kept her from joining RNT 41:10 - Final words for the listeners   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life     Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

This podcast is a big shout out to my wife, Chandni, who makes what I do possible every single day. My gratitude to her goes beyond the scope of this, and in this episode, it’ll hopefully give you an insight into why. It’s not easy getting absolutely shredded to the bone, and it can have the potential to put a strain on any relationship, so I decided to bring Chandni on to give tips on how to best manage it, and what can be done to help one another. We also dive into the topic of immersive challenges such as backpacking solo as a woman in South America, climbing mountains, and why physical extremes like getting bodybuilding shredded, can lead to more personal growth than just about anything in life.   Timestamps:   01:01 - How did Chandni find the last 3 months of Akash's Vegan Shredded journey 03:30 - The changes she's seen on his mental state 05:35 - What are the mental changes from Akash's perspective 09:30 - Extreme challenges that Chandni has also made herself do 12:50 - Solo travelling 19:40 - Moving cities by herself  21:30 - Meditation 22:18 - When life gets in the way 26:15 - Supporting your partner  30:20 - Understand their why   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life     Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, co-founders of the Wellness Theory, who have a vision for individuals to recognise when they are healthy and well, they can be a force for good in the world and support causes they believe in. With over 35 years combined in the health, fitness and wellness space, Jonathan and Charlotte have accumulated a wealth of experience and impacted thousands in living better lives in a holistic fashion. And in this episode, we dive deep into practical methods, tactics and strategies to manage stress, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and calm the racing mind!   Timestamps:    00:29 - The Wellness Coaching platform 01:29 - Jonathan’s own experiences, challenges, trials and stresses over the years 08:16 - What triggered Jonathan to change what he’s doing 12:34 - How did Jonathan started to express his emotions 16:02 - Charlotte’s healing journey 20:11 - The root cause of Charlotte’s disconnection to self and society 23:39 - Creating a form of refuge 26:01 - How did Charlotte take action on this work refuge and crutch 27:29 - Strategies they use most with people who have the same struggles 32:29 - Timeline Paradigm technique 33:40 - Looking into the history, what have we learned, what are we conditioned 34:01 - Suicidal ideation 35:26 - Practical strategies for people who may be suffering with suicidal ideation 40:39 - The most common root cause to suicide 43:49 - Life stress tips 44:37 - Deep breaths 47:17 - Meditation 47:58 - Shake it out Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify    For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.      Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow Wellness Theory:    Instagram Website Stress-Free Wellness Scorecard Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn