As a bodybuilder, one must maintain a balanced and healthy diet with lots of protein. If you are looking for motivation, then don’t worry, Arnold Schwarzenegger is here to show you how you can become a vegan lifter.
Schwarzenegger is proud to announce that he is now 80% vegan. In order to maintain a muscular body, one must consume protein-rich food items. Some sources of protein are Eggs, Chicken, Fish, and Cottage cheese. Clearly, it’s not easy to be a vegan bodybuilder, however, Schwarzenegger is working on it and plans to go 100% vegan soon.
Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced his meat consumption to 20%
For many years, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s physique has been the epitome of an ideal male body. In recent years, the actor announced that he is going vegan. In April, the actor said in an episode of Arnold’s Pump Club podcast,
“For protein, my staples are eggs, salmon, and chicken but I have more and more veggie burgers with lentils and beans.”
The actor has replaced the meat from his diet with plant-based proteins like lentils, salad, and veggie burgers. So, the actor’s meat consumption is now reduced to only 20%.
What does the actor eat in order to remain in shape?
Arnold Schwarzenegger further explained what he eats in a day in order to maintain his remarkable physique. He said,
“In the morning after my workout, I usually have oatmeal with Greek yogurt or granola. For lunch, I always have a salad, sometimes with a plant-based burger or maybe salmon or chicken. Other times, it’s with a scramble or omelet. For dinner, I always have soup. I like to eat light for my last meal.”
So, if you want a physique like Schwarzenegger’s, make sure you’re taking notes. Many people turn vegan due to their concerns for animal welfare.
Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger start bodybuilding?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s path to success was not easy. The actor grew up with a strict father who wanted him to join the military. Schwarzenegger grew up in Austria and when he was 15, he saw a picture of his hero, Reg Park, in a magazine and decided to become a world-famous bodybuilder and actor.
He worked hard and even left his compulsory army service to compete in the Junior Mr. Europe contest. His father used to yell at him for standing in front of a mirror all day, however, all that struggle paid off. The actor managed to win the Mr. Universe title at the age of 20. Very soon he reached the United States and the rest is history.
Source: Arnold’s Pump Club Podcast
