Ep 30, Part 2: Vegan Athletes with Brian Rose

<p>For the second part of our discussion on vegan athletes, The ChickPeeps chat to Brian Rose, the founder and host of London Real, who recently went plant-based when challenged by his friend, musician and triathlete, John Joseph, to compete in a half Ironman and do it vegan. Brian offers a unique perspective on going vegan as somebody able to observe the changes that occurred within his body and mind in a short space of time, and who's primary motivator in trying veganism were the health benefits. Also on this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Brian shares how the many vegan guests he interviews on his weekly show piqued his curiosity about the lifestyle.</li> <li>"People don't do what you say, they do what you do."</li> <li>Brian talks about how he had to increase his food intake when he went plant-based to keep up with the demands of his training.</li> <li>The changes Brian witnessed in his mind and body, and how green vegetables played a crucial part in his training regime.</li> <li>We discuss why many athletic coaches are vehemently against their athletes following a vegan diet.</li> <li>Brian gives his 3 top tips for new vegans.</li> <li>"If it hurts, don't eat that."</li> <li>Fear = False Expectations Appearing Real.</li> <li>How going vegan prompts a shift in one's thought process and a different outlook on life.</li> <li>"If you look at the world in 50 years, I mean it's a no-brainer to me, that we will all be eating more plant based, it's just gonna be what does that look like?"</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p>Follow Brian and London Real on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/londonrealtv/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/londonrealtv">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LondonReal/">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Check out London Real's content on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LondonRealTV">Youtube</a>.</p> <p>Donate to Brian's fundraiser for <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/londonreal">Addaction</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feg9NJ75XjA">Evanna's Interview</a> on London Real.</p> <p>Book mention: Rich Roll's <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Ultra-Revised-Updated-Rich/dp/0307952207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1529702180&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=finding+ultra+rich+roll"> Finding Ultra</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_5W.htm">The Five Why's</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHi9VF_0CFM">Earthling Ed video</a> mentioned by our listener.</p> <p><strong>Social Media</strong></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChickPeepsPod" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@ChickPeepsPod</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chickpeepspod/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@ChickPeepsPod</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChickPeepsPodcast/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@ChickPeepsPodcast</a></p> <p>Momoko Hill: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oh_momoko/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@oh_momoko</a></p> <p>Robbie Jarvis: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RobbJarvis/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@robbjarvis</a></p> <p>Tylor Starr: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tylorstarr/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@tylorstarr</a></p> <p>Evanna Lynch: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msevylynch/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@msevylynch</a></p>