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