Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

And....the award for best training journal title goes to... xChrisZx for "How I punish myself daily". Nice work, and thanks for sharing with all of us and keeping up on your journal entries.

-Dylan

Haha thanks!

Someone asked what I eat so I figured I would go ahead and post it here finally.
Here is what I have pretty much been eating everyday for the past 6 weeks.


9am (pre workout)
2 Scoops protein (70% pea 30% rice mix from trueprotein.com)
1/2 cup quick oats
10 grams glutamine
2 grams beta alanine
2 grams kre alkalyn (creatine)
1 - Deva CLA Cap
1 - 500mg L-Carnitine
1 - Deva Glucosamine
2000mg Arginine

11:30 (post workout)
1 scoop protein (70% pea 30% rice mix from trueprotein.com)
1/2 cup NOW Foods Carbo Gain
10 grams glutamine
2 grams beta alanine
2 grams kre alkalyn (creatine)
1 - 1000mg Arginine


2:00
1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
1/2 Cup of either sweet potato, brown rice or quinoa
1/2 pound frozen broccoli
1 - Raw One For Men
1 - Deva CLA Cap
1 - 500mg L-Carnitine
1 - Deva Glucosamine
1 - Vitamin D
3 - Now Foods Spirulina
1 - Deva Omega 3
1 - 1000mg Vitamin C
1 - Now Foods B12
1 - Now Foods Turmeric


4:30
1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
1/2 Cup of either sweet potato, brown rice or quinoa
1/2 pound frozen broccoli


7:00
1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
1/2 pound frozen broccoli


9:30
2 Scoops protein (70% pea 30% rice mix from trueprotein.com)
5 Grams Glutamine
1 - Deva CLA Cap
1 - 500mg L-Carnitine
1 - Deva Glucosamine

All my protein shakes are mixed with water.
I drink 1.5-2 gallons of water per day. 1 of those gallins is filled with 3 scoops of blue raspberry Xtend.
Tofu is seasoned with chili, onion, garlic, black pepper and turmeric.
I top the broccoli and quinoa/brown rice with a bit of nutritional yeast and braggs liquid aminos.

Day 45/84 - Week 7, Day 3
Cardio / Rest

50 minute walk with my lab pitbull mix Diamond.

Day 46/84 - Week 7, Day 4
Legs

25 Minute Cardio before and after lifting
Twists (before and after lifting) - 150 Each Side (300 total) with a 18lb medicine ball

Leg Extensions
10x75
10x90
20 (1.5 reps) x105
20 (1.5 reps) x120
20 (1.5 reps) x125

Partial Leg Extensions
10x125, 10x110, 10x95, 10x70, 10x65
10x190, 10x155, 10x140, 10x125, 10x110

Leg Press
60x180 (20 at bottom of plate, 20 at mid, 20 at top)
60x180 (20 at bottom of plate, 20 at mid, 20 at top)

BB Lunges
20xBW
22x50
22x50

Straigh Leg Deads
10x65
15x95
12x115
10x135

Weird, that's what I was going to name my next dog. Great minds think alike.

Also how beneficial do you think using Xtend has been?

We when adopted her I had all kinds of great male dog names picked out but zero female dog names. We ended up naming her after Diamond from Crime Mob - http://youtu.be/9saEpqhBP5M

To put it plain and simple I love Xtend. When I went from drinking 1 scoop a day to 3-4 during and after my workouts I noticed a huge difference in my recovery. It's a bummer that it is artificially sweetened but the fake sugar also keeps me from eating something stupid / delicious.

Day 47/84 - Week 7, Day 5
Cardio / Rest

50 minute walk with my Puggle Saffie (Saffron).

Weighed in at 215.2 today. Fuck yes!

Day 48/84 - Week 7, Day 6
Cardio / Rest

50 minute walk with my dog Diamond.

Notes: Usually I am not crazy about having two days off in a row but after that leg workout I needed it. Getting ready for an awesome back and biceps workout tomorrow!

Props on the ink, props on the arsenal of shakes, and props on sticking with your training journal all month. Hope you continue with it. I am helping check them and you have definitely qualified for a prize package. Great work!

-Dylan

Awesome! Really stoked to get the prize package. Robert and the crew have gone above and beyond with this.

I used to post here years ago and am back and here to stay!

Today and well... everyday's lunch.

Day 49/84 - Week 7, Day 7
Back / Biceps

25 Minute Cardio before and after lifting
Twists (before and after lifting) - 150 Each Side (300 total) with an 18lb medicine ball

GIANT SET
Chin Ups
8x135 (assist)
10x135 (assist)
8x135 (assist)
6x135 (assist)

Cable Rows
10x70
15x90
15x100
15x120

Lat Pull Down
10x105
15x120
15x120
15x120

NOTES: My chin/pull ups have always been super weak. They have gotten better I can do a few unassisted but for several sets I have to do them assisted (which I hate).
Cable rows were pretty easy stuff. I really enjoy doing them to be honest.
Lat pull downs were tough since they were the last in my Giant Set.

Bent Over Barbell Rows
10x75
15x105
15x125
12x145
Notes: Added 10 pounds since the last time I did these. Wish I had brought my straps for the last set but powered through.

Hammer Curls
20x15
20x20
20x20
Notes: These always tear my biceps up in a good way.

EZ Bar Curls
10x40
15x50
12x60
12x70
Notes: Wanted to hit 80 on the last set but those hammer curls wouldn't let me. Felt good about the 70 either way.

Rope Cable Hammer Curls
20x30
20x30
20x40

Final Notes: Was kind of hoping the gym would be empty today because of the Super Bowl but there was a decent amount of people. Luckily the normal douchebags were not there so that made my life a bit easier. Wish I did not forget my headphones at home. The gym music has been so bad lately.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a day off but I am tired of days off right now so I am going to switch tomorrow and tuesday. Shoulders, Calves and abs tomorrow then a day off then a heavy legs day. Sounds good to me.

Nice journal, Chris!

Seriously awesome stuff!

Nice pic of Cutler too! Saw him a few days ago and hoping to get a workout in with him this week while I'm in Vegas.

Have a great one. So awesome to have you here on the forum!

-Robert

Thanks Robert! I'll be here for awhile.

Jealous you might be lifting with Cutler!