How Tomi Jessen Transformed His Life and Physique with a Vegan Diet with Brooke Sellers & John Thomas

by | Sep 26, 2024 | Podcasts, Vegans Who Lift

How Tommy Jessen Transformed His Life and Physique with a Vegan Diet with Brooke Sellers & John Thomas

Episode Description:

In Season 03, Episode 11 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, hosts John Thomas, the BodybuildingVegan, and Brooke Sellers, aka Miss Meatless Muscle, dive into an insightful conversation with special guest Tomi Jessen. Tomi shares his inspiring journey from struggling with health issues to embracing a vegan lifestyle, ultimately transforming his physique and mindset. The trio discusses the importance of plant-based nutrition, overcoming challenges, and the power of self-growth through fitness. This episode is packed with motivation, humor, and actionable advice for anyone looking to elevate their health and mindset.

Episode Overview:

  • In this episode, hosts John Thomas (The BodybuildingVegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) are joined by special guest Tomi Jessen, a vegan fitness enthusiast who transformed his body and mind through a plant-based diet. The episode explores Tomi’s journey from consuming over a pound of meat daily to adopting a fully vegan lifestyle after health complications.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Tomi’s early struggles with his health, including a humorous yet impactful story about hemorrhoids leading him to veganism.
  • How a plant-based diet helped Tomi overcome health issues like SIBO and Epstein-Barr reactivation.
  • The role of fitness and mindset in transforming his physique and overall life.
  • The impact of the China Study and other research in solidifying his decision to stay vegan.
  • Tomi’s training regimen and how he incorporates high-frequency workouts into his routine.
  • The balance between health, fitness, and personal growth, and how Tomi uses fitness to elevate himself and his clients.

Takeaways:

      • Mindset Is Key: Tomi emphasizes the importance of self-growth and mindset in achieving long-term success.
      • Vegan for Health and Ethics: His transformation started for health reasons, but over time, it expanded to a full ethical commitment to the vegan lifestyle.
      • Progress in Stages: Fitness and health are a journey, and the key to success is consistency, adaptation, and self-belief.
      • Nutrition & Fitness Advice: Tomi shares valuable insights on how to adapt plant-based nutrition for muscle building and fitness.

Quotes:

      • “When you start to feel better, you want others, the planet, and the animals to feel better too.”
      • “You can be hugely successful, but success requires sacrifice. It’s all worth it when you see what you can achieve.”

Call to Action:

  • Send in your questions at veganswholivepodcast.com, and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends, family, and fitness buddies. Keep lifting, stay hydrated, and thrive on your vegan journey!

Production Credit:

  • Executive Producer: Sean Russell
  • Hosts: Brooke Sellers and John Thomas
  • Guest: Tomi Jessen
  • Edited by: Sean Russell
  • Part of the Vegans Explore Network

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