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Plant friends this conversation with Vegan CrossFit Athlete, Emily Louise Wilson is third in a series of episodes focused on athletes representing PlantBuilt a collective of vegan athletes who recently excelled at the Mr. America Competition.

Emily is very strong. And fit. Especially for her size. Though she can Deadlift⁠: 225lb and Back Squat: 185lb what I find even more impressive is that she is vegan for the animals. 

Emily shares: I refuse to participate in a system that is inherently violent and causes mass amounts of suffering to living beings. I want to contribute as little as possible to the suffering on this planet.

That said, she doesn’t fly the V-flag aggressively. 

I feel like I am getting that message A LOT recently! It is starting to sink in.

Whether you are competing with compassion as a vegan athlete, or leading with deliciousness as a vegan chef or simply focusing on what you have in common with a non-vegan loved one… instead of the reverse, it seems to be the more effective and more FUN approach.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Emily’s becoming vegan story.
• Any misconceptions Emily had about the lifestyle prior to being vegan.
• Does Emily fly the “V flag” subtlety or more aggressively.
• Negotiating relationships with non-vegan loved ones. 
• What advice would Emily give to her younger self / what she wish she knew 10-20 years ago.
• What has Emily changed with her training with age?
• Mental strength and the lessons from CrossFit that are applicable to everyday life and success.
• Are there any habits Emily prioritises to help keep her mindset on track.

Plant friends, to check out Emily and the other awesome vegan athletes we mentioned I recommend plantbuilt.com and veganstrong.com.

I refuse to participate in a system that is inherently violent and causes mass amounts of suffering to living beings. I want to contribute as little as possible to the suffering on this planet. Share on X

Of course I have also plenty of links to previous plant powered podcast guests excelling in their chosen sport in the show notes below.

Connect with Emily Louise across the socials: Facebook | Instagram.

Check out PlantBuilt across the socials: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter.

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Check out Vegan Strong across the socials: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter.

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Till next time, remember Creating a body and life you love is Freedom. (If this ex-refined-carb queen, non genetically gifted, naturally uncoordinated vegan chick can do it – so can YOU!!!)

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