Ep 171 - Men's Body Image in Bodybuilding

What the heck happened to social media!? Is any of this real anymore? Even when the fake-ness is obvious (and it’s not always obvious these days), it still takes a toll on us emotionally and socially. Today we welcome back Athena Trombly for some real talk!As promised, here is our list of badass women over 45 that are worth following on Instagram:@women.60.plus@aliciasilverstone@susanniebergallfitness@welcometoheidi@drjengunter@iconaccidental@korea_grandma@joanijohnson@bagandaberet@drewbarrymoreWatch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops  RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

It's time to talk about that time of the month. Is there any universal advice about menstruation? The only thing we've found to be consistent is that EVERY body that bleeds... is different. However, there are a few things we can probably all agree on (namely that the new trend of "cycle syncing"... is whack).Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops  RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Why is it so much easier to stay on track when you have a specific goal? And how do we stay true to ourselves when we don't have a specific goal? Join Alice & Giacomo for a conversation about the hardest part of bodybuilding prep!Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops  RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

We know that you know that adherence is the MOST important part of any plan, but why is it so dang hard? Are there things you can do to set yourself up for success? Of course there are! Join Ben & Dani for a conversation on identifying those pain points that make it hard to stick to your plan.Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

BODY IMAGE is a conversation that is often female-dominated. But everyone has a body, and often perceives their own body differently from what others see (on stage, on screen, or just day to day life). Tune in for a special conversation with Ben Mitchell—our newest addition to the Vegan Proteins coaching team, fresh off his first string of natural bodybuilding shows! Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

What is something that everyone wants, but falls apart the moment you try to show it off? CONFIDENCE. Today we are talking about the difference between confidence and arrogance, and how to overcome challenges and continually improve yourself. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Everybody’s got vices. (Admit it, you do.) We’re not talking about the obvious, like drinking, smoking, gambling, or sex… we’re talking about the sneaky little things that seem so harmless in the moment. They might be affecting you more than you think. Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) Watch this episode on YouTube PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Have you heard someone say this before? They don’t want to build muscle, they just want “to get toned.” But what does that even mean? Let’s take a look at this strange bit of vernacular, and how to work with clients who just want to “tone up.” Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

Why doesn’t anybody talk about this? It’s okay to care how you look... Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) Watch this episode on YouTube PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course  Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book  One Time Custom Macro Calculations  Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops   RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.

We were on our way back from watching the eclipse in Vermont, and had some thoughts to share about reaching your goals on a timeline. If you ever feel like it takes way too long to reach your goals, this episode is for you.Sign up for our free webinar, 5 Keys To Vegan Muscle Building - 11amEST Saturday April 20, 2024Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS:  Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops  RESEARCH:  MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.