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The best vegan sources of protein, and why calorie density and protein density both matter

“Don’t worry about protein; just eat enough calories and you’ll be fine!” “All plant foods contain protein. Even spinach and broccoli!”...

How to foster gratefulness for our health, take stock of what's going well, and track "small wins"

One of our awesome clients sent me an intriguing email and a really great question recently: I picked up a nasty cold and flu that I...

The 5 best sources of plant-based protein

If you’ve been vegan for more than 4 minutes, you’ve been asked the age-old question, “But where do you get your protein?” It’s as if...

The planet's and your own health are interconnected

One of the most powerful ways you can affect your health is deciding what to put on your plate. It’s also one of the most substantial...

Pros and cons of "Veganuary", the month-long vegan challenge

UK-based non-profit Veganuary was founded in 2014 by Matthew Glover and Jane Land, to show people that adopting a plant-based lifestyle...

The Ultimate Air-Fryer Guide to Vegan Cooking [and why we're certifiably obsessed]

It’s a term that you may not be familiar with, but you will be by the end of this article: BAF. BAF stands for ‘Before Air Fryer’, as in:...

7 problems with bikini competitions (and why we don't train clients for them)

Aesthetics-based fitness competitions are all the rage these days (and they have been for a while). In the context of this post, I'm...

Finding a better work-life balance

In 2019, I suffered from a severe panic attack and anxiety episode that incapacitated me for 3 weeks. It took many months until I felt...

Why we don’t use progress photos on our website or on social media (and why you shouldn't, either)

Ah, progress photos. The lifeblood of any fitness business, the inspiration for countless folks to start (and stick to) a workout...

Keep It Simple: Coach K's 4 health and fitness priorities

Recently I received a message from an email subscriber, understandably overwhelmed with the amount -- and contradictory nature -- of...

“Cheat” meals and why I don’t use that term, there’s no “perfect diet”, & other BS-busting

In case you hadn’t yet noticed, my coach colleague Zoe and I absolutely love to call out what isn’t working, and what could be done...

The Top 5 High-Protein, On-The-Go Vegan Snacks

It’s the subject that comes into play with roughly 99.9 percent of conversations around veganism: protein. Are we getting enough? Can we...

Will a vegan diet help me lose weight?

Should I go vegan to lose weight? In a word: no. There’s nothing magical about a plant-based diet that automatically leads to weight...

How to get plant protein without a crap ton of sodium

Before I begin, let me be clear: this article is not intended to shame vegan meat alternatives and vegan treat foods, or share reasons...

The 23 books I read in 2020 on business, coaching, happiness, and music

2020 was not a great year for books (or, for many of us, anything else!) With a few notable exceptions, I rated most of the books I read...

Eating Vegan at Restaurants: The Master Guide

We've all been " that vegan": the one with a couple of bananas and a protein bar in our bags at all times, just in case the restaurant...

Your first holiday as a vegan: the ultimate, go-to guide for making it through

Put your hand up if any of the following sound familiar to you. “But…..why?” “Plants have feelings, too.” “So does that mean you won’t...

Aesthetic-driven fitness in the vegan community: balancing health, body, & fitness goals

[Listen to the podcast episode version of this article here .] One of my best friends, Holly Burton, is also a long-term vegan. We’ve...

Veganism on a Budget: Myth-busting, truth telling, and why food access needs to be addressed

In outreach conversations, debates with family members, discussions with hesitant friends, and dialogues with passionate keyboard...

How to build a home gym: from a set of resistance bands to a full gym (and everything in between)

If you're looking to set up (or expand) your home fitness equipment--or maybe even build a full home gym--this article is for you! If...