Caitlin Adler, sports nutritionist, bodybuilder, health coach and Vegan Easy ambassador wants you to thrive on plants!
There’s no question that the rise of veganism is in large part thanks to the proven health benefits of plant-based nutrition. Whether for disease prevention, sustainable healthy weight loss, or optimum athletic performance, we are saying ‘pass the plants’ in increasing numbers.
At the same time, there are still some myths out there, which can be a barrier to starting or maintaining a vegan lifestyle. Enter, Caitlin Adler of Plant Forged Physique. Her combined passion for both veganism and fitness has led her into a career as an accredited sports nutritionist, professional bodybuilder, fitness model, and health coach who helps clients thrive on plants. On top of all this, she is a proud ambassador for Vegan Easy, whose world-renowned 30-day challenge program has been helping people on their journeys towards veganism since 2009.
We caught up with Caitlin to get inspired by what’s possible when it comes to building a plant-forged physique, and learn about the new resources she’s created for Vegan Easy, whose special World Vegan Month edition kicks off on 1 November. Spoiler alert: there are benefits on offer whatever your health and wellbeing goals, and a wealth of support available to get – and keep – you on track.
Plant-based FTW!
CL: Caitlin, you are clearly thriving on plants! What do you love most about having a plant-forged physique?
CA: What I love most about fuelling my body with a plant-based diet is being able to achieve my fitness goals in a way that aligns with my ethics. I’m able to build muscle, achieve performance goals, hit milestones, and do things I never thought were possible, all without contributing to animal harm, and limiting my impact on the planet.
There is a still prevalent perception that vegan diets are sub-optimal for achieving athletic success and, while it does require extra attention, I love being able to prove people wrong in what can be achieved without animal products.
Plus, there are the added benefits of reduced risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and LDL cholesterol.
It’s win-win, on so many levels. What’s not to love?!
Caitlin Adler / photo by Gary Phillips
CL: As well as training and competing yourself, you support coaching clients to achieve their own health goals. What do you find most rewarding about this work?
CA: I get to work with so many different people through their individual journeys. While some might consider my line of work niche or narrow, I find it’s anything but that! My job is different every single day, for every single person I work with, and I’m lucky and so grateful to work with a range of plant-based clients across the world, who all have different goals, personalities, challenges, and perspectives.
So my number one priority is to find the right solution that works for them. I love helping and witnessing my clients achieve their goals, learn more about nutrition and training, change their mindsets, and smash out physical accomplishments. At the end of the day, I want to give my clients the tools they need so they don’t need me any more!
“I love helping clients … learn more about nutrition and training, change their mindsets, and smash out physical accomplishments.”
Making Vegan(ism) Easy
CL: What inspired you to become a Vegan Easy ambassador?
CA: I came across Vegan Easy when I first went vegan many years ago, and they were one of the first resources I turned to for inspiration on how simple and enjoyable vegan food can be – not to mention the wealth of free and helpful resources they have on offer.
One thing that is also standout about Vegan Easy is their flagship 30-day challenge, which is arguably one of the most hands-on, detailed, and supportive vegan programs out there.
You get daily emails with support and guidance from the Vegan Easy team covering anything from nutrition basics, vegan meals, transitioning to veganism, and more. Pretty much anything you can think of!
Plus there’s the dedicated online support group with experienced vegan mentors and your cohort going through the same thing.
Caitlin Adler / photo by Vanessa Nataoli
I truly believe that they’ve created a fundamental, supportive and step-by-step guide for anyone interested in taking on lifestyle, health or fitness improvements on a plant-based diet. So when the opportunity came up, it was a no-brainer to partner with them and provide that extra nutrition-specific support to guide people on their journey towards veganism.
CL: Caitlin, you’ve created Strength, Performance, and Wellbeing meal plans for Vegan Easy. Could you tell us more about how these are designed, and who they are intended for?
CA: More and more people are looking towards a vegan diet for health and fitness goals, so I’m really excited to be part of this special November edition of the 30 Day Vegan Easy Challenge, which does just that.
What’s different about this challenge is are three new categories of 7-day meal plans – with different energy and macronutrients in each to suit the goal:
- Muscle-building and strength
- Fuelling endurance and maintaining bodyweight
- Fat loss and general wellbeing
In particular, there’s an emphasis on efficient plant proteins to help with muscle-building, recovery, and fat loss, as well as a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and wholegrains for overall health. So you can take these meals as a blueprint to extend throughout the 30 days.
It’s your customisable toolkit for launching your health and fitness goals on a vegan diet – complete with tools and extra info to help you personalise the meal plans to your own unique needs, including a specialised vegan macro and calorie calculator.
“It’s your customisable toolkit for launching your health and fitness goals on a vegan diet.”
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You can join the free Vegan Easy Challenge at any time by going to veganeasy.org/challenge.
By signing up for the November program, you’ll be joining thousands of others making the shift for World Vegan Month. You’ll be guided through the process with helpful tips, content, experts, and mentors, plus discounts and prizes from select vegan businesses available exclusively for Vegan Easy challenge participants during the month.
For those seeking extra support, Caitlin will also be offering Vegan Easy challengers a specialised, one-on-one custom coaching package to help you continue your journey and achieve your goals.
Read more from Caitlin here.
In partnership with Vegan Easy
Lead image: Caitlin Adler / photo by Vanessa Nataoli