The Fit Vegan Podcast with Maxime Sigouin

“Everything does happen for a reason. You are right where you need to be to make the next best decision you will ever make in your life at all times.” - Alex Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Alex. His one-of-a-kind transformational story from alcohol and drug abuse to becoming vegan and now, competing in Ironman holds a lot of inspiration for many of us. His journey shows the value of actively making the right choices and constantly moving your goalpost to carry on exponential growth.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 06:58] The Name of the Game to Competing in Ironman as Vegan[06:59 - 11:25] Keeping a Winning Attitude - Taking Challenges Head-On[11:26 - 21:19] From Alcohol and Drug Abuse to Veganism and Becoming Ironman[21:20 - 29:14] Finding the Beauty in Running and Discovering Ironman[29:15 - 48:08] Constantly Moving the Goalpost through Pure Drive[48:09 - 50:13] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “The name of the game is just recovery, right? And what are the key things that are going to impact your recovery?... Sleep and nutrition are going to be the two biggest factors that are going to affect your speed of recovery.” - Maxime Sigouin “Just take that split second to see if this next thing I'm about to do aligns with my values.” - Alex “I'm constantly moving the goalposts… I set that goalpost of like, it's this day, it's this time, I gotta be there in the morning as fit as I can possibly be to get the thing done… I will say that that was like my initial redemption from you know, what would be my final rock bottom for sure.” - Alex “It [fitness] really raises the bar of what you can expect from yourself… The gains in the health and all that stuff, like those are just beautiful, like inherent secondary gifts that you get from those accomplishments, but it's really what it does to the soul and the spirit and the belief within yourself.” - Alex  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“If you can build mental resilience, gain control over your mind and your emotion and learn to be responsive instead of reactive.” - Maxime SigouinWhat does it truly take to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle? Today marks the 100th episode of the show, so I reflect on the lessons and experiences from coaching over 350 vegans to date. It goes to show that the key to living a healthy life comes with sustainability and building mental resilience in pursuit of consistency.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 03:49] Consistently Showing up and Doing the Work[03:49 - 07:52] Building Mental Resilience in a Safe Way[07:52 - 09:29] Giving 100% of What You’ve Got with Consistency[09:29 - 12:09] The Significance of Strength Training for Bone and Muscle Health[12:09 - 23:07] Thinking Long-Term in a Sustainable Approach[23:08 - 26:10] Closing SegmentKey Quotes "The number one thing that is important is for you to be able to consistently show up. And that comes down to mindset in that mindset. You need to build a resilient mindset." - Maxime Sigouin "Strength training is a perfect way, a controlled and safe way for you to push the boundaries of what you mentally think that you can accomplish."  - Maxime Sigouin   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/ 4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“Your whole life is gonna change and likely, your family's lives are also going to be impacted by the choices you make throughout the changes in this program. And now that I'm under the program, it's not like, ‘Oh, I'm free.’ I'm gonna [be] like, ‘I just keep going.’ It's your setup… It's set up for life.” - Sarah The path to having a transformed lifestyle won’t only impact your body, but your entire family and your life, generally. Today, Fit Vegan Superstar Sarah shares her journey as a mom and an on-call TV commercial actress. In this kind of career, time management may be an issue but she chose not to let this stop her from achieving her fitness goals. Listen as she tells her inspiring beach story and the tactics she applied to get there.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 02:39] The Flexibility Required Being a TV Commercial Actress and a Mom[02:40 - 06:43] How Having a Family Shakes the System and More Unforeseen Issues[06:44 - 14:57] The Journey to Wellness and the Power of Accountability & Simplicity[14:58 - 22:18] Inevitable Household Changes and Lifestyle Transition[22:19 - 29:20] Turning 40, Jogging on the Beach, and Taking a Dip - Dream to Reality[29:21 - 34:59] Looking Into What’s Next to Remain Excited and Energized[35:00 - 41:19] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “I see the power of accountability and encouragement and somebody who's further along the path just being [there], showing you the way.” - Sarah “Being able to make simple meals that tasted good that I looked forward to eating and having it like, open the fridge, oh, that's what I'm having today, not having to think about it. It's actually like such a stress reliever.” - Sarah “It's amazing, the amount of excuses in hindsight, like, stupid excuses that you're like, ‘I can't believe that stopped me before.’ ‘’ - Sarah   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/ 4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“What you want to accomplish in the future will always win over the feelings of the present.” - Maxime Sigouin Feeling stuck in a rut? You are not alone - days like these will happen in pursuit of betterment. In today’s mindset talk, I discuss the truth about how we often beat ourselves up when we fail to follow the plan. It helps to train your awareness like a muscle and choose to act out of habit instead of motivation. The progress to success will never go smoothly, so it helps to ask our future selves the best thing to do. Probably, our better selves will tell us to keep trying.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 01:58] The Realities of Giving and Taking Advice[01:59 - 03:45] Becoming the Person to Sustain the Goals You Want to Reach[03:46 - 06:03] Clearly Defining Your Success and the Habits to Cultivate[06:04 - 08:56] Why You Shouldn’t Rely On Your To-Do List[08:57 - 13:50] Asking Your Future Self the Best Course of Action[13:51 - 17:57] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “We're always really good at giving advice to other people. But then when it comes to us, we can't see the advice that we should be taking.” - Maxime Sigouin “If I were to snap my fingers and give you the ideal body… I can promise you that you will lose it because you don't have the habits and decision-making skills in order to sustain that.” - Maxime Sigouin “All you need to do is you need to learn the lesson and then move forward… That's all life is. You're just going to fail yourself to the top.” - Maxime Sigouin  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/ 4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“You want to build a serious relationship with your body and your health and once it starts getting a bit boring and repetitive and the excitement of the honeymoon stage starts to fade away, you know, you're starting to turn this into a lifestyle, right? Because being healthy and fit technically is boring because you have to do very simple things every single day, over and over again.” - Maxime Sigouin What does it truly take to have a transformed lifestyle? Today, I break down the five stages to highlight the challenges we have to face during the process. By being aware of them, it becomes possible to think about ways to handle the situation better and come out successful in this transition.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 01:34] Breaking Down the Stages through the Transformation[01:35 - 04:05] From the Honeymoon Phase to Discouraging Lack of Changes[04:06 - 07:26] Little Moments of Frustration When the Process is Slower [07:27 - 10:08] Routines Becoming Boring and Repetitive[10:09 - 15:40] The Make or Break Phase - Acceptance as Lifestyle[15:41 - 18:02] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “What's going to happen when you have less body fat is you're also going to be putting on some muscle, right? And if you think of muscle, muscle is heavier than fat, and that's basically going to push the scale number up, while the number of fat decreasing is going to try to bring in the number to scale down.” - Maxime Sigouin “If you don't accept that it [diet and fitness] will be a part of your life forever, you're just gonna fight it… Fighting it is causing you to waste more energy than the amount of energy you would have to spend doing the actual thing.” - Maxime Sigouin  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/ 4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“Any investment in yourself is worth it. Any investment to improve your health, your overall positivity, your mentality, anything that you're going to invest in yourself is worth whatever cost. I mean, you only have one life, you only have one body, invest in it.” - Paul Smith Today, I am speaking with pastry chef Paul Smith. You may be wondering - how is it possible to stick to the meal plan when temptations are all around? For Paul, it becomes about consistency. Listen as he shares how he navigates working day in and day out while still following the meal plan and exercise routines. He emphasizes that recognizing small wins is a helpful way to keep yourself motivated.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 05:18] The Temptations as a Baking and Pastry Chef[05:19 - 07:36] The Importance of Structure for Motivation and Consistency[07:37 - 19:55] Apprehensions and Excitement When Trying Something New[09:56 - 12:53] The Stress-Free Method of Meal Preparation[12:54 - 16:41] Witnessing the Fruits of Your Labor and Working with Coaches[16:42 - 22:12] Sustainability in the Vegan Way of Living and Why You Can’t “Wing It”[22:13 - 28:00] Conquering the Bumps on the Road by Seeing Little Motivators[28:01 - 30:10] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “The things that are the most helpful with the vegan plan are the simplicity of the meal plans. Because anything too complex or too time-consuming just isn't gonna work.” - Paul Smith “[Have] a set meal plan that you're following, exercise plan that you're following, so that you get your desired results… It definitely makes a lot more sense to plan accordingly to your goals.” - Paul Smith  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“I want to build these positive habits, not only for myself, so I can do my best self for those around me.” - Gabby Part of fixing our lifestyle is fixing our relationship with food. And for today’s episode, Gabby is here to share how her journey to wellness unfolds as she decides to do this while keeping up with the workout routine. We discuss the value of consistency and being stubborn with your goals and on how healthy habits lead to being energized and being more confident with oneself.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 04:05] Cultivating Better Habits for the Long Haul[04:06 - 06:19] Doing Something For Yourself by Seeking Outside Help[06:20 - 12:46] Fixing the Relationship with Food and Solidifying Workouts[12:47 - 21:57] Pushing Through with Consistency to be Part of Routine[21:58 - 33:42] Feeling Energized and More Confident with Oneself[33:43 - 35:44] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “I knew from the beginning that I was going to be in it [lifestyle change] for the long haul. Because I knew if I did it super fast, I wouldn't learn all of these positive habits. They wouldn't be like ingrained in my system.” - Gabby “Once, you know, I just keep pushing keep going then eventually I do see progress.” - Gabby “As I've been taking care of myself, it has just had this ripple effect on everything else in my life.” - Gabby  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“If you want a good happy life, you need to train your brain to see the good.” - Maxime Sigouin How often do you take a step back and acknowledge your small wins? As difficult as it may be to do that when days get rough, implementing a system and training your brain to see even the tiniest progress can turn your day around. Join me and listen in to realize the importance of valuing yourself and even the small steps you take along the way.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 02:47] Training Your Brain to Notice Small Wins[02:48 - 03:05] The Mindset When Things Do Not Go Your Way[03:06 - 04:19] Narrowing Down Relationships to Keep What’s Valuable[04:20 - 05:29] Implement the Principles to Change Your Life[05:30 - 06:51] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “What we're doing is training our brains to notice more of them, right? Because the reality is, sometimes you may have had a terrible day, but there's still a win in there.” - Maxime Sigouin “That's a win in and of itself, you got rid of someone that was not going to serve you having a better life.” - Maxime Sigouin  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“You need to make the process enjoyable because training and being physically active and fueling your body properly will be a part of your life for the rest of your life. If you want to live for a long period of time.” - Maxime Sigouin The key to sustaining a healthy, active lifestyle is adding fun. By making the process enjoyable, the better it is to work for you. I am your host, Maxime Sigouin, and today, I am will be sharing the progress so far in the Fit Vegan Cutting Series, ways to eliminate overthinking in the process, why you should ditch the scale, and why dropping weight too fast isn’t ideal. Also, I will discuss the protocols to implement for better results.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 03:46] The Value of Sharing Your Progress through Documentation[03:47 - 04:47] Targeting Daily Weight Fluctuations by Looking at Measurements[04:48 - 08:30] Mindset through Renewed Progression Method[08:31 - 11:42] Training and Calorie Count for Retaining Muscles and Fat Loss[11:43 - 17:01] Protocols to Implement and Winning Habits to Cultivate[17:02 - 19:42] Closing SegmentKey Quote “You need to make the process fun. And the sooner you accept that fitness and nutrition and eating properly and fueling yourself…the more enjoyable is going to be for you.” - Maxime Sigouin   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“You want to be with your kids for a long time, but in order for that to happen, you need to be healthy, right? So you have to prioritize when you're younger now so that you can live longer, and then also teach those values to your children so that they can live longer and they don't get sick with disease.” - Neha Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Neha - a mother of three kids, a Ph.D. student, and a yoga teacher. She shares her journey of juggling between responsibilities while prioritizing her health and fitness. It goes to show that it is not about compromising priority given to the family but considering both the family and oneself. By integrating the value of taking care of our bodies, the family lives healthier and better lives together.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 03:12] Being a Mother of Three Kids, a PhD Student, and a Yoga Teacher[03:13 - 07:21] The Transition to Veganism - Taking the Leap of Faith[07:22 - 16:36] Formulating Meals and Tracking Calories for Better Progress[16:35 - 23:45] Consistency and Discipline Amidst a Hectic Schedule[23:46 - 31:22] Establishing the Value System of Veganism in the Family[31:23 - 40:57] Dealing with Body Fluctuations - Trusting the Process[40:58 - 43:58] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “It's [veganism] a big commitment. And I didn't really know what it would be like… I kind of took a leap of faith. And I'm glad that I did.” - Neha “Now, I started to track my macros and I can see what I'm eating and I can see how much I need. And that really helps me just understand how the meals are supposed to be formulated.” - Neha “I don't think that healthy eating has to be complicated. I think that it can just be you can use what you have in your fridge or freezer, and make it work with whatever everybody else is eating. So I think [it’s] just [about] being organized and…plan[ning] ahead.” - Neha “Working out doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be consistent.” - Neha  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“It's all about that daily investment, that compounded interest that, you know, you build over time.” - Justin Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Justin, a.k.a Dragon as he talks about his journey in veganism and reaching his ideal body composition. Indeed, there is no right or wrong reason to go vegan and it doesn’t have to only be for a grand cause. It can be as simple as wanting to look and feel good! Justin also emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself and establishing friendships in the realm of fitness.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 07:37] Finding Friendship in the Realm of Fitness[07:38 - 13:34] Relating to Vegan Living on the Way to Transformation[13:35 - 18:14] The Truth of Diet and Lifestyle in Relation to Disease[18:15 - 37:43] Fast Track Past the Mistakes with Coaches[37:44 - 48:41] Growing a Fiery Spirit and Being the Leader of the Game[48:42 - 55:28] How We Define a Life Worth Living[55:29 - 58:48] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “There are many paths to going vegan. There's no right path.” - Justin “80% or more of lifestyle disease is attributed to your diet. And all the science shows that a whole foods plant-based diet are not only proven to reduce the chances of lifestyle diseases like cancer, like prostate cancer, that it is actually scientifically clinically proven to even reverse it.” - Justin    About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community. 

“It [health improvement] is damn hard, and you're going to struggle, and you're going to cry, and it's not going to be fun… but that's okay. Like, you're allowed to do that. And, you know, if you're feeling really down, just hang in there.” - Tish Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, we have Tish as she shares the struggles of going through a transformation while facing the realities of aging, having a family, and having a demanding career. The way to progress is tough and Tish did not hide the difficult experiences she had to face. However, with the level of determination and accountability she had, she chose to persevere.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 08:11] The Implications of Aging, Family Life, and Responsibilities[08:12 - 12:10] Pushing for Progress and Trusting the Process[12:11 - 22:47] The Transition to Veganism and Weight Loss[22:48 - 29:34] Mental Resiliency and Commitment to Transformation[29:35 - 37:55] The Dangers of Doing More Than Necessary[37:56 - 40:21] How Health Improvement Impacts the Family  [40:22 - 47:10] Persevering Despite the Struggles[47:11 - 50:12] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “With the Fit Vegan Tribe, I've learned a lot more about balance, I've become a lot more grounded, a lot more patience with my kids. ” - Tish “Somebody always said to me, you can't make up any workouts that you missed. So move on, don't try and make it up. Just keep going on the path that you're going.” - Tish   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“The whole point is enjoying the process and doing all these things right and prioritizing them.” - Glory Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! When it comes to calorie consumption, is lower always better? Not exactly. Today, I am speaking with Glory as she shares her transformational journey as a perfectionist. She discusses how she eliminated this over time and instead took on being kind to herself by trusting the process even with the imperfections along the way.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 05:06] Completely Different Mindset of Lifestyle and Nutrition[05:07 - 08:11] Balancing University Studies and Improving Health[08:12 - 13:39] On the Way to Losing Weight with a Perfectionist Mindset[13:40 - 19:58] Taking a Leap of Faith and Being Kind to Oneself[19:59 - 25:20] Helpful Tools Through the Transformational Journey[25:21 - 26:53] Going For What You Want and Improving Constantly[26:54 - 29:43] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “If something like this [improving health] to you is a priority, you're always going to be able to make time for it.” - Glory “The program really helped me just to like, be more kind to myself and have a better and healthier mindset towards like, things aren't going the way that I want them to all the time.” - Glory “It means a lot to me to be able to say these things, and just being alright with where I am and not needing everything to be like 100% perfect all the time.” - Glory “It's also about like enjoying the process too. Because if you don't enjoy the process of becoming healthy, then you won't like the feeling of being healthy, at like the endpoint.” - Glory  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community. 

“I think that's so important to just not feel alone… Sometimes, it just gives you this calm feeling to see all those awesome people being there…being on the same journey you are on.” - Rebecca Today, we welcome a special guest, Rebecca, as she shares her experience moving past the loop of fluctuation in weight. Her story shows the significance of pinpointing the issues inhibiting our progress and how we must embrace changes–albeit uncomfortable–with an open mind for the sake of transformation.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 04:38] Getting Unstuck From the Loop of Losing and Regaining Weight[04:39 - 09:32] Nutrition is Key - Learning to Cook the Vegan Way[09:33 - 15:08] Overcoming Shyness to Carry on the Passion[15:09 - 19:11] Surrounding Oneself with People of the Same Journey[19:12 - 20:58] The Life-Changing Benefits of the Program[20:59 - 21:51] Closing SegmentKey Quote “I can't change what I ate, even if it was bad, even if it was too much. But I can't change what I do in the future.” - Rebecca  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“I love working with moms because you guys are the powerhouse of the house. Whatever you do, everyone will emulate [it], especially the kids and the husband has to eat whatever you decide to prepare unless he wants to cook his own meal.” - Maxime Sigouin Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Devon - a mother of two wonderful kids with a husband working full time. Being the powerhouse and the role model of the family, she embraced the responsibility by putting herself first and leading the way to a healthy, active lifestyle.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 04:55] Choosing to Put Yourself First as a Mother[04:56 - 09:07] Mental Game: The Overnight Switch to Veganism[09:08 - 11:45] The Urge to Oppose Trends of Family Health Issues[11:46 - 16:34] The Power of Trust and Valuable Lessons Learned[16:35 - 20:06] Unexpected Realizations on Pains, Workout, and Diet[20:07 - 23:58] The Transformation Journey with the Family[23:59 - 26:25] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “A lot of mums kind of fall into like putting everyone but themselves first.” - Devon “They [family] need to be healthy and eating healthy and exercising… I think it has impacted them and they [kids] want to do what we are doing.” - Devon   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“I would personally have you have a bar of chocolate every night and free to make it fit in your calories while you're on your period and then just continue being back on track.” - Maxime Sigouin Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today’s episode is specially made for the ladies. We’ll tackle how to navigate the time of the month regarding weight and hormonal changes, the tactics to still give in to your cravings without guilt, and how to manage expectations on the way to progress.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 02:00] Weight Fluctuations During the Time of the Month[02:01 - 04:04] How It is Impossible to Put on a Pound of Fat Overnight[04:05 - 06:35] Hormonal Changes and Emotional Eating[06:36 - 09:54] Debunking Myths About Eating After 7 pm[09:55 - 10:15] Structuring of Nutrition and Meal Composition[10:16 - 12:01] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “Majority of the craving tends to happen in the evening after you've had your dinner. That's when we tend to fall prey to some of the more sugary processed foods… If there's a craving, give in to the craving, just make it fits within those calories. That way you don't feel like you're going off track, you're still able to eat the things that you want. And most importantly, you're still progressing towards your goals.” - Maxime Sigouin “There are a few myths that we have to debunk in order for you to be able to accept this truth. One of them is if you eat after 7 pm, you're going to put on fat, that is absolutely false… If you eat carbs after 7 pm, but you're in a calorie deficit, you will still lose weight. The main component of fat loss is being in a calorie deficit, there needs to be less energy that comes in that energy that goes out.” - Maxime Sigouin  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“It's worth it to invest in yourself. And if you're thinking, usually, if you're thinking about something, it's because it's been stirring in your mind for a while. And it's just about taking an action.” - Erica Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, we have Erica - a vegan cook who applied to the program as a gift for herself and successfully lost 42 lbs of fat! She shares her strategies in striking the balance as a busy cook while preparing food for herself and working out. It goes to show that through consistency and setting attainable goals, significant transformation is possible.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 05:45] Transformation in Alignment with Personal Values and Ethics[05:46 - 07:59] The Prompt for Changes in Lifestyle and Challenges Faced[08:00 - 11:15] What It Took to Lose 42 lbs - Consistency and Attainability[11:16 - 13:26] Mindset on Veganism through the Years on Diet and Nutrition[13:27 - 18:17] Erica’s Daily Management on Food Prep and Working Out[18:16 - 20:01] Why it is Worth it to Invest in Yourself[20:02 - 23:00] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “The motivation, I know, like, I had a little bit of trouble first, and I'm sure other people do like taking photos of [themselves]. But it actually becomes a big motivation tool because you, yourself, also are physically seeing that change by taking those photos. And I think just putting you in a good relationship with yourself to be more than that.” - Erica “Definitely, I used to get very stressed out shopping for myself for clothes. It has definitely given me more confidence, just in like, felt like my clothes fit better.” - Erica   About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community. 

“Happiness is having the capacity to live your truest version of yourself, whatever that means for you.” - Kristen Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Kristen as she shares her transformation journey of losing 31 pounds! By understanding the realities of the food industry and executing changes in her lifestyle, she began the steps to take to achieve happiness - living the truest version of herself.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 07:46] Kristen’s Journey to Veganism through Connecting with Nature[07:47 - 11:13] The Cruel Realities of the Food Industry[11:14 - 14:55] Enjoying Food as Vegan with Delicious Recipes[14:56 - 22:09] Holding Up Your End of the Bargain[22:10 - 28:37] How Properly Structuring Your Day Makes a Difference[28:38 - 36:01] Sustaining Healthy Habits Impact the People Around You[36:02 - 40:07] The Physical and Psychological Journey to Losing Weight[40:08 - 43:54] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “As we're growing up, you know, we just assume like, oh, cows are in the pasture, they're not in a building, or chickens are just roaming about the ground. And it's very different. It's very different than, I think, what people perceive where their food is coming from.” - Kristen “If I can't shoot the bow, if I can't pull the trigger… How could I possibly eat that animal? Like, if I don't have enough respect for that creature, I shouldn't be eating it. .. It never sat right with me and I never felt like I was being like the truest version of myself.” - Kristen “If I don't give myself the chance, and I keep going down this road, I'll constantly ask, ‘What if I would have done that?’ ‘What if I would have actually made those choices?’ And I didn't want to do that. I didn't want to have that regret.” - Kristen  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community. 

 “If you're really committed to something, it will keep you through the difficult days… Motivation just comes and goes. It's very emotional. So yeah, if you commit to something, then you'll probably do it.” - Johanna Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I am speaking with Johanna as she shares her transformation journey even with a busy lifestyle. Even being surrounded by distractions, as long as you are dedicated and committed to your goal, progress is achievable. We’ll tackle a few tricks to eliminate temptations and attain better time management.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 05:21] Achievable Transformation with a Busy Lifestyle[05:22 - 11:30] Establishing the Right Structure for Progress[11:29 - 15:31] Tools and Plans to Use for Quick Wins[15:32 - 19:01] Navigating Time Management on a Hectic Schedule[19:02 - 20:01] Recognize Your Capacity and Invest in Yourself[20:02 - 23:00] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “There needs to be a structure there [lifestyle change]. There needs to be adjustments made in order for you to progress in the right direction.” - Maxime Sigouin “You're committed to doing it. So, you will do it, you know? And I didn't do 100% of my workouts or anything like that… At the end of the day, you really want to do this for yourself… You feel much better once you did the workout.” - Johanna  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.

“Going through the journey is extremely important… To live in the place of having the goals that you want, you need to go through that process. You need to adapt to those higher levels of stress and knowledge to live in that position.” - Maxime Sigouin  Welcome to The Fit Vegan Podcast, I’m your host, Maxime Sigouin! Today, I will be discussing the key to a successful transformation, why quick fat loss schemes are unsustainable, the difference between the transformation versus performance standpoint regarding efficiency, and the essence of accumulating the right habits and mindset to achieve that successful change.In this episode, we cover  [00:01 - 01:22] Adaptability as the Key to Success[01:23 - 03:48] Why Quick Schemes to Losing Fat isn’t Effective[03:49 - 07:04] Getting on Top of Your Transformation Game[07:05 - 10:26] Adapting to the New Realities and Pressure in Life [10:27 - 14:23] Accumulate the Right Habits and Mindset in the Process[14:24 - 15:24] Closing SegmentKey Quotes “It all comes down to adaptability. That is the key to achieving success.” - Maxime Sigouin “If you do the same workout all the time, eventually, your body will become very efficient at it, which is a bad thing from a transformation standpoint.” - Maxime Sigouin  About meMy name is Maxime Sigouin; I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and the Fit Vegan Blueprint program's creator. Where I help vegans get lean, toned, thrive, and become their best self on a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.If you found this content valuable, here are 4 more ways for me to help you become a Fit Vegan:1 - Book your FREE Vegan Strategy Call with our Fit Vegan Team https://tinyurl.com/FREE-FitnessAudit  2- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan: www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder3- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/4- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity5- Fit Vegan Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/fitvegan Leave us a 5 Star review if you enjoyed this episode so that I can bring in more influential people and add more value to the Fit Vegan Community.