Deficient Vegans

Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

  1. 1D AGO

    We’re Skipping a Week, Not Skipping Leg Day

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    8 sec

  2. FEB 9

    Building a Lifting Program

    This week we are talking about how to build your lifting routine. Whether you are just getting started or have been doing this for a while and want a refresher, you will learn something from our discussion on programming concepts like volume, body part splits, and more. Chapters 0:05 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:26 New News on Plant-Based Labels 1:32 Cocoa-Free Chocolate Innovation 3:19 Super Bowl Vegan Options 4:23 Building Your Lifting Program 16:57 Understanding Sport-Specific Training 17:18 The Importance of Movement Patterns 31:10 Exploring Muscle Groups and Movements 33:37 Exercise Substitutions 34:37 Choosing Exercises for Muscle Groups 38:28 Unique Bicep Techniques 39:33 Tricep Favorites 39:59 Best Back Exercises 41:11 Lower Body Essentials 42:45 Glute Activation Tips 44:15 Forearm Training 45:46 Effective Ab Exercises 46:42 Structuring a Full-Body Program 52:06 Personalizing Your Workout 55:30 Debunking Myths of Humane Meat 1:00:11 Updates on Vegan Protein Treats 1:05:53 Joining Our Community Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 2

    Getting Started with Fitness - Food Edition

    In this week's episode, we go over the basics of how to manage food and calories to reach your health and/or fitness goal. Topics include calorie tracking, calorie targets, protein targets, and an example plan for an example person. Links discussed in the episode: Fitness Jump Start E-Book TDEE Calculator Chapters 0:02 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:29 MrBeast and Lab-Grown Chicken 1:36 Arizona's Controversial Bill 2:45 Vegan Options Demand Study 6:02 Getting Healthier: Setting Goals 9:57 Recommendations for Weight Loss 11:51 Gaining Muscle: Surplus Strategies 13:03 Macronutrients: Balancing Your Diet 17:06 Fiber Recommendations 22:51 Meal Prep Tips and Tricks 26:13 Quick and Easy Meal Ideas 33:53 Strategies for Meeting Macronutrient Goals 41:15 Tracking Progress and Adjustments 45:56 Debunking the Crop Death Myth 47:55 Updates from the Protein-Deficient Vegan 50:58 Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    51 min

  4. JAN 26

    Going Vegan 101

    We wrap up the last week of Veganuary in this episode by giving you a crash course on switching to a vegan diet and some tips for going vegan in general. We're covering food swaps, social settings, finding restaurants, and more. Links mentioned in the episode: PDV Protein Database MDV Fitness Jump Start Book Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:30 Vegan News Updates 1:23 Innovative Products in Veganism 3:19 Plant-Based vs. Vegan Defined 5:38 The Vegan Diet Breakdown 8:37 Cheese Alternatives Explored 16:03 Condiments and Their Vegan Options 19:01 Meat Substitutes: Finding the Right Fit 24:43 Snack Alternatives for Vegans 27:16 Vegan Sweets and Treats 29:43 Dining Out as a Vegan 36:24 Cooking and Recipe Tips 43:21 Tofu and Seitan Tips for Cooking 48:49 Tips for Cooking with TVP 52:31 Kitchen Tools for Vegan Cooking 57:42 Essential Spices for Beginners 1:05:07 Where to Find Vegan Protein 1:11:03 Soy-Free Protein Alternatives 1:16:26 Creative Uses for Beans 1:19:59 Exploring Vegan Documentaries 1:22:43 Recommended Vegan Books 1:27:26 Building a Vegan Community 1:29:46 How to Go Vegan: Key Takeaways 1:30:00 Myth of the Week: Lifting Heavy 1:34:48 Wrapping Up January with Updates Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 36m

  5. JAN 19

    Vegan Documentaries

    This week we continue our Veganuary theme of highlighting vegan causes and general information about veganism. We watched a lot of vegan documentaries in the last few weeks, and we want to share our take on them! We also let you know which documentaries to share with which type of people in your life if you think they might want to learn more about topics related to veganism. For our myth of the week this week, we talk about whether or not performance supplements are really necessary to make progress in the gym. Chapters 00:00:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 00:00:43 Myth of the Week 00:01:03 New News 00:03:47 Company Updates 00:05:01 Gut Health Book 00:06:40 Documentaries Discussion 00:11:05 Punk Rock Vegan Movie 00:12:32 Cowspiracy Overview 00:15:16 Forks Over Knives 00:17:40 The Game Changers 00:19:51 What the Health 00:22:12 Seaspiracy Insights 00:27:48 I Could Never Go Vegan 00:30:25 The Invisible Vegan 00:32:27 Food Inc. Analysis 00:37:29 Eating Animals 00:46:35 Vegucated 00:52:04 Plant Pure Nation 01:02:10 Supplements Myth Debunked 01:04:05 Community Updates Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 12

    The Veganuary Effect (with Stu Giddens)

    In this episode of Deficient Vegans, we sit down with Stu Giddens from Veganuary to discuss "The Veganuary Effect" and how a simple “try vegan for January” challenge became a global movement. We talk about the real-world impact (from millions of participants to thousands of media stories), how Veganuary partners with brands to make plant-based options easier to find, and what happens after January ends. Learn why many people keep going vegan or at least keep reducing animal products. Plus, Stu shares the behind-the-scenes realities of staying vegan on the road. Links mentioned in the episode Check out the Veganuary website Read the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans See the list of Top Vegan Restaurants by HappyCow Fun bonus: Check out Stu's band! Chapters 00:06 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 00:13 New News: PETA's Company of the Year 01:48 Global Vegan Restaurant Rankings 02:22 Veganism Around the World Report 04:18 Meet Our Guest: Stu Giddens 07:11 Stu's Vegan Journey 10:22 Challenges on the Road 13:15 Favorite Vegan Dishes 15:30 Veganuary Overview 19:04 The Veganuary Effect 22:17 Impact Statistics from Veganuary 36:49 Vegan Activism Insights 40:57 Resources from Veganuary 44:00 Supporting Veganuary 45:39 Nutrition and Fitness as a Vegan 52:57 Closing Thoughts 53:07 Myth of the Week: Food Pyramid 59:10 Updates from Protein Deficient Vegan Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 5

    Our Vegan Journey

    This week we switch it up a bit. We're gonna start off this year and Veganuary by sharing a little bit about ourselves and our journey to veganism. We'll talk about how we became vegan, some of the struggles we had around that change, how our mindsets have shifted since becoming vegan, and what advice we might have for new vegans. Giveaway Instagram Post Giveaway Reddit Post Chapters 0:04 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:37 Veganuary Kickoff 1:33 Octopus Bloom 2:37 3D Printed Snacks 3:44 Our Vegan Journeys 6:26 Transitioning to Veganism 8:12 Early Experiences with Veganism 10:49 Family and Friends Reactions 11:10 Changing Perspectives on Veganism 14:39 Redefining Activism 17:56 Misconceptions about Veganism 21:18 Discovering Vegan Protein Sources 26:51 The Evolving Vegan Perspective 31:12 Protein Worries and Kitchen Creativity 32:43 Discovering Vegan Dining Options 33:56 Advice for New Vegans 36:50 Finding Community in Veganism 40:05 Navigating Social Situations as a Vegan 41:11 Understanding Your "Why" 46:11 Mental Tricks for Vegan Success 53:23 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals 57:54 Updates on Vegan Resources and Opportunities Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1 hr

  8. 12/29/2025

    Cardio vs Lifting Weights

    This week we talk about how to prioritize and balance time between cardio and resistance training. We also discuss the benefits of each and how they help with various goals.  Chapters 0:06 Welcome to Deficient Vegans 0:13 Exciting Chocolate News 2:23 Ikea's Plant-Based Venture 4:01 YeastUP's Protein Innovation 5:36 Cardio vs. Weight Lifting 9:42 Combining Cardio and Lifting 12:43 The Weight Loss Dilemma 18:33 Muscle Building Goals 21:42 Myth of the Week: B12 Sources 28:06 Protein Deficient Vegan Updates 31:39 Feedback and Closing Remarks Send us a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    32 min
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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

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  • Creator
    Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deficient Vegans
  • Show Website
    Deficient Vegans