“Any investment in yourself is worth it. Any investment to improve your health, your overall positivity, your mentality, anything that you're going to invest in yourself is worth whatever cost. I mean, you only have one life, you only have one body, invest in it.” - Paul Smith

Today, I am speaking with pastry chef Paul Smith. You may be wondering - how is it possible to stick to the meal plan when temptations are all around? For Paul, it becomes about consistency. Listen as he shares how he navigates working day in and day out while still following the meal plan and exercise routines. He emphasizes that recognizing small wins is a helpful way to keep yourself motivated.

In this episode, we cover  

[00:01 - 05:18] The Temptations as a Baking and Pastry Chef

[05:19 - 07:36] The Importance of Structure for Motivation and Consistency

[07:37 - 19:55] Apprehensions and Excitement When Trying Something New

[09:56 - 12:53] The Stress-Free Method of Meal Preparation

[12:54 - 16:41] Witnessing the Fruits of Your Labor and Working with Coaches

[16:42 - 22:12] Sustainability in the Vegan Way of Living and Why You Can’t “Wing It”

[22:13 - 28:00] Conquering the Bumps on the Road by Seeing Little Motivators

[28:01 - 30:10] Closing Segment

Key Quotes

“The things that are the most helpful with the vegan plan are the simplicity of the meal plans. Because anything too complex or too time-consuming just isn't gonna work.” - Paul Smith

“[Have] a set meal plan that you're following, exercise plan that you're following, so that you get your desired results… It definitely makes a lot more sense to plan accordingly to your goals.” - Paul Smith

About me

My name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.

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