Robert Cheeke grew up as a skinny kid on a farm in rural Oregon. At 14, he was 89 pounds and a lithe runner. Today, Robert has blossomed into a 215 pound professional bodybuilder and a bestselling author. What changed? His diet. Robert is one of the leading professionals in vegan fitness, having both competed as a vegan athlete and educated himself on the intersection between plant-based nutrition and the science of getting swole. Despite his massive accomplishments, Robert is a friendly and relatable guy, and he can always lead an entertaining and informative conversation. Tune in to learn, laugh, and engage with Robert's inspiring story.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Being vegan in the 90s

- The shift that is happening in bodybuilding toward plant-based nutrition

- The dangers of eating too much animal protein

- How to add muscle mass

- Harris-Benedict calculator

- Shred It

- Robert's upcoming book on vegan athletes

- Robert's Save Money. Eat Plants. Article

- Top of episode links: article and sample letter

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