Ep. 008 - Sean Tristan - How Veganism Made Me A Better All-Around Athlete

Sean Tristan is a former powerlifter, a 2-time Half-Marathon finisher, and a hybrid vegan athlete. In today's social media world, we hear "experts" talking about the perfect diet for people. This could range from keto, vegetarian, low-protein, high-protein, paleo, low-carb, veganism, you name it. We get completely overwhelmed by it without knowing which advice we should follow.Sean shares his story on how transitioning into a vegan lifestyle was a complete game changer for him regarding his athletic abilities and fitness lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss what inspired him to try and adopt this new diet, the struggles he had at the beginning, the impact this had on his overall health, and how he became a runner.From trying something out of the ordinary and being the butt of every joke to improving his mental and physical health, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about the personal experiences of adopting a vegan lifestyle and how this can impact your overall performance in life.In this episode, you will learn:The discipline it takes to adopt a completely new lifestyle while facing pushback from family and friends. Misconceptions about veganism, especially among athletes.The reason why he doesn't preach veganism to everybody.How to become a runner and start your running journey.The mental aspect of giving up meat and dairy.The art of trusting your gut.Plus much more...Follow Sean Tristan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanneric/Watch the episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/K2S_rmikpGADisclaimer: Neither the host nor the guest are experts in health and nutrition. This interview was done to know the personal experiences of an athlete adopting a fully vegan diet.Let's Connect.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcianci/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianciYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdomEmail: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/