John Thomas has been vegan for 17 years and has been lifting weights for 15. He did his first bodybuilding show in 2014 and has been an online fitness coach who has worked with over 200 individuals with highly customized plans.

His next show is on November 11th, 2023, which will put him in a step towards his goal of being the first fully vegan IFBB Pro Bodybuilder in the Men's Open Bodybuilding category.

In this episode, John talks about the differences between animal and plant-based protein sources, the importance of bloodwork (vegan or not), the cost of being a bodybuilder, and so much more! He also dives into his experience with microdosing (link below for a discount),  how to prepare for your first show, and his personalized coaching plans.

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Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts 

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- 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 1:15 Introducing John 3:05 John's IFBB Pro goal 4:35 What is "vegan"? 5:41 Vegan vs Plant-Based 9:09 "You can't be a bodybuilder as a vegan!" 9:48 Whst do you eat? - Primary protein and carb sources 16:31 Can anybody build a "bodybuilder's physique" being vegan? 18:32 Bloodwork and performance 19:56 How protein is utilized by the body to build muscle 22:32 Bodybuilding is not healthy 24:30 The cost of eating like a bodybuilder 26:36 PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) 27:32 Steroids are vegan 28:04 Starting your first cycle 28:29 Everything you need to do BEFORE considering steroids 30:50 Steroids for women; should you start with Anavar? 31:42 Non-steroidal compounds for women 32:51 Testosterone and SARMs 34:15 Bloodwork 39:10 The mental side of getting off steroids 43:01 Mushrooms and microdosing 54:33 John's coaching style; Competitors vs Lifestyle Clients 55:40 Proper off-season 1:03:10 Going to watch a show before competing in a show 1:07:04 Where to find John online