0:00:06.740,0:00:10.580 Welcome to the most narcissistic video I’ve ever made. 0:00:10.580,0:00:15.180 It’s all about making me look as good as possible. 0:00:15.180,0:00:16.660 Strong. 0:00:16.660,0:00:17.940 Flawless. 0:00:17.940,0:00:19.620 Professional. 0:00:20.840,0:00:22.160 [record scratch & music stops] 0:00:22.880,0:00:24.880 Well that didn’t last long. 0:00:32.230,0:00:36.080 Hi it’s Emily from Bite Size Vegan[br]and welcome to another vegan nugget. 0:00:36.080,0:00:40.310 I typically shy away from content focused[br]on my body and physical appearance 0:00:40.310,0:00:46.179 as I have so many educational topics to address[br]that are of far greater importance than my abs. 0:00:46.179,0:00:50.389 That said, there is validity in providing[br]a visual example of what one can achieve 0:00:50.389,0:00:54.009 without animal products.[br]So I’ll bust out the final pictures 0:00:54.009,0:00:57.179 at the end of the video[br]after sharing the shoot experience. 0:00:57.179,0:01:00.830 Be sure to stay for the finals[br]but here’s a lil’ sneak peak. 0:01:03.590,0:01:06.720 So, this past August I flew out[br]to Los Angeles for a photo shoot 0:01:06.720,0:01:09.170 with my friend Melissa Schwartz[br]for the book she’s writing. 0:01:09.170,0:01:12.090 I had a lot of work to do[br]to get into shape for this shoot 0:01:12.090,0:01:14.240 and about two and a half months to do it. 0:01:14.240,0:01:17.799 But after literally working my butt off,[br]though not all the way off 0:01:17.799,0:01:21.280 thanks to squatting heavy,[br]I was ready for my close up. 0:01:21.280,0:01:24.560 For those interested, my routine consisted[br]of a core weight training regiment 0:01:24.560,0:01:27.850 that varied in reps and sets[br]over the two and a half months, 0:01:27.850,0:01:30.780 ample outdoor bike rides,[br]sometimes twice a day, 0:01:30.780,0:01:35.220 and some high intensity interval training[br]in the form of TABATA and PACE sessions. 0:01:35.220,0:01:40.100 For some tips, tweaks and ample moral support,[br]I consulted with the chiseled Derek Tresize 0:01:40.100,0:01:43.340 and the stunning[br]vegan fitness model Crissi Carvalho, 0:01:43.340,0:01:46.570 both of whom you can find[br]in the vegan athlete series playlist 0:01:46.570,0:01:48.530 linked in the sidebar and below. 0:01:48.530,0:01:51.759 I’m so thankful to them both[br]for their guidance, wisdom, 0:01:51.759,0:01:55.630 and for putting up with[br]my photo-shoot-prep-induced insanity. 0:01:55.630,0:01:58.509 So, on to the shoot itself. 0:01:58.509,0:02:01.270 Melissa Schwartz[br]is an incredibly gifted photographer[br] 0:02:01.270,0:02:03.810 and the mastermind behind[br]the vegan revolution website 0:02:03.810,0:02:07.649 and upcoming book.[br]I’ll let her tell you a little about it herself. 0:02:07.649,0:02:09.360 Hi, I'm Melissa Schwartz. 0:02:09.360,0:02:13.960 So the book is aimed[br]at helping people transition to veganism. 0:02:13.960,0:02:17.090 And it's kind of--[br]everybody gives their own little story 0:02:17.090,0:02:21.726 about how they became vegan[br]and what works for them 0:02:21.726,0:02:23.403 for their health and fitness. 0:02:23.403,0:02:27.150 So today we shot some great pictures of Emily. 0:02:27.150,0:02:30.020 Emily: And those great shots[br]have everything to do with Melissa 0:02:30.020,0:02:35.010 because I had no idea what I was doing.[br]I’m not a terribly photogenic person, 0:02:35.010,0:02:39.530 nor aware of how to position or angle myself,[br]so luckily she gave a lot of direction. 0:02:39.530,0:02:42.560 And of course, as always,[br]I went makeup free, 0:02:42.560,0:02:46.520 save for my home-made vegan chapstick,[br]which you can find out how to make 0:02:46.520,0:02:48.810 in the video linked up there and below. 0:02:48.810,0:02:52.050 While I had Melissa,[br]I asked her about her own vegan journey. 0:02:52.120,0:02:55.600 It wasn't until I moved to L.A.[br]and I was down on Third Street Promenade-- 0:02:55.600,0:02:58.580 and now I'm friends with the people that do this,[br]but there were people out there 0:02:58.580,0:03:04.970 showing on a screen slaughterhouse footage[br]and I had never seen that before. 0:03:04.970,0:03:10.380 And I was just shocked that it took[br]till that age for somebody to show that to me. 0:03:10.380,0:03:16.020 Anybody that shows that kind of stuff to people,[br]the people react not so much badly 0:03:16.020,0:03:18.530 to the message,[br]they react badly to the messenger. 0:03:18.530,0:03:23.820 So it takes people with a lot of balls[br]to come out and say what needs to be said. 0:03:23.820,0:03:27.720 And that's one reason I have[br]tremendous respect for people like Emily. 0:03:27.720,0:03:32.170 And not only that,[br]but she does it in such a way that is very... 0:03:32.170,0:03:33.710 you know,[br]she's not talking down to people, 0:03:33.710,0:03:36.050 she's just telling you the truth. 0:03:36.050,0:03:39.030 And often that is what people are doing;[br]they're just telling you the truth. 0:03:39.030,0:03:42.020 Even when they're showing you[br]some violent, graphic video. 0:03:42.020,0:03:46.400 We're not doing it to shame anybody,[br]that's the truth! 0:03:46.400,0:03:50.610 There it is. If you feel ashamed[br]that's something internal for you. 0:03:50.610,0:03:53.080 Melissa’s book will cover[br]the “why” of veganism 0:03:53.080,0:03:56.780 with her own rigorously-researched writing,[br]and the “how” with the stories 0:03:56.780,0:04:00.720 and advice of the impressive array[br]of vegan contributors she has put together. 0:04:00.720,0:04:04.070 And somehow[br]I’m in there too. 0:04:04.070,0:04:07.190 The accompanying website,[br]which is in development but viewable, 0:04:07.190,0:04:11.030 will eventually have a social functionality[br]whereby you could hire the contributors 0:04:11.030,0:04:14.870 for personal training, coaching,[br]or whatever services they may have to offer. 0:04:14.870,0:04:16.809 But back to my body. 0:04:16.809,0:04:19.979 Because that’s[br]what’s really important here. 0:04:19.979,0:04:23.069 So, let’s see the final results, shall we? 0:04:23.069,0:04:26.310 So here’s me doing[br]a nice squeeze side pose,[br] 0:04:26.310,0:04:29.430 looking down[br]to be sure I’m flexing my abs. 0:04:29.430,0:04:33.090 And on the insistence of Melissa,[br]a booty shot. 0:04:33.090,0:04:37.990 Then the stare down.[br]And the booty pop side view. 0:04:37.990,0:04:43.069 A black and white option, more subdued.[br]The same one in color. 0:04:43.069,0:04:47.100 And for some fun, yoga.[br]There’s camel 0:04:47.100,0:04:49.580 and crow. 0:04:49.580,0:04:52.330 So there you have it![br]My vegan muscle shoot. 0:04:52.330,0:04:55.260 If you want to see[br]some actual athletes of the vegan variety 0:04:55.260,0:04:59.119 and get some serious fitness inspiration,[br]check out my vegan athlete series, 0:04:59.119,0:05:01.480 which still has more videos to come! 0:05:01.480,0:05:04.789 If you liked[br]this gratuitous display of my musculature, 0:05:04.789,0:05:06.449 do give the video a thumbs up. 0:05:06.449,0:05:08.589 If you’re new here,[br]I’d love to have you as a subscriber. 0:05:08.589,0:05:11.249 I put out fresh content[br]covering all aspects of veganism[br] 0:05:11.249,0:05:13.469 every Monday, Wednesday[br]and some Fridays. 0:05:13.469,0:05:16.979 Not typically[br]consisting of my own body. 0:05:16.979,0:05:19.360 To help support Bite Size Vegan’s[br]educational efforts, 0:05:19.360,0:05:21.000 please see the support link below 0:05:21.000,0:05:23.970 or click on the Nugget Army icon[br]or the link in the sidebar. 0:05:23.970,0:05:26.730 Now go live vegan,[br]build some vegan muscle, 0:05:26.730,0:05:28.070 and I’ll see you soon!