Vegan Conversations with Robert Cheeke with Guest Laura Marks | CHEF AJ LIVE!

GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instapot-download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Laura Marks is an accomplished coach and athlete, and currently serves as the Head Coach at The Vegan Gym. With over 23 years of coaching experience, Laura has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities, from beginners to top-level competitors. Laura is a Certified Sports Performance Coach and Certified Yoga Coach, and is also a competitive athlete in Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Crossfit, Figure, and seeking her first Ironman. Her personal journey with fitness and health took off after she overcame an eating disorder that nearly took her life, and she is now on a mission to help others achieve their health and fitness goals. As a vegan athlete herself, Laura is passionate about showing others that it is possible to be strong, confident, and sculpted while following a vegan lifestyle. She graduated from the Vegan Superhero Academy in April 2019 and was so inspired by the program that she decided to come back as a coach. In her coaching practice, Laura focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers her athletes to reach their full potential. When she’s not coaching or training, Laura enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with her pup Rogue, visiting family and friends, speaking to the youth, reading, and so much more. ] ] Laura Marks Vegan Athlete and Coach Head Coach at The Vegan Gym The Vegan Gym: https://thevegangym.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.marks.566/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmgetfit/ Robert Cheeke New York Times Bestselling Author of The Plant-Based Athlete Founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness https://www.veganbodybuilding.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robert.cheeke Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/robertcheekefit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.cheeke/ Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Today he is the author of the books, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, and the New York Times Bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding,” growing the industry from infancy in 2002, to where it is today. As a two-time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours around the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert is the founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the popular website, VeganBodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to Vegan Fitness, No Meat Athlete, Forks Over Knives, and Vegan Strong, is a multi-sport athlete, entrepreneur, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 26 years. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas. You can get Robert's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063042010?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0063042010&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin