Thought For Food Podcast

Today's conversation is all things vegan and all things cycling. Tyler Pearce, otherwise known as The Vegan Cyclist on YouTube, has shifted 180 degrees from eating cheese covered Doritos as a meal to eating a completely vegan diet and racing as a category 2 road cyclist in Northern California. He makes phenomenal videos on his YouTube channel documenting this journey, and is also raising a kid (and has another on the way!). Tyler is charismatic, passionate, and hilariously pumped to share this way of living with others. We talk about his path into cycling, some training information, diet and lifestyle, balance, and parenting. This was a super engaging conversation that I hope gives you some inspiration to try something new that may unlock a purpose or passion you never knew existed. Definitely be sure to check out Tyler's channel and social media (all linked below), and if you're into cycling, listen to our Racecast, also linked below, where we talk about the differences between pro and amateur cyclists. Big cheers to Tyler for hopping on the show for a chat and I look forward to riding with him in a couple of weeks in California! We are giving away a free TFF shirt! To be eligible to win, head over to our YouTube channel, specifically this video, subscribe, and leave a comment telling us what epic adventure you would take this shirt on if you had it. We'll choose our favorite and send you a free men's crew or women's tank. Go eat some plants, and do epic shit. -Jackson Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners (and it only takes 5 min)! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode right as it comes out. Also, subscribe our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, for regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF.  We just got a drone (thanks to our Patreon supporters!), so expect some epic footage from our adventures of us doing epic shit. We're nearly at 1,000 subscribers, so help us out and click that little red button! Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. We really appreciate all the support guys, so don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter so we can engage more with all of our awesome supporters. This is such a fun thing we're doing, and it's even cooler that we are having a meaningful impact on people's live...

Tyler Pearce on Vegan Cycling, Balancing Training and Parenting, and Enjoying the Ride

Here in the United States, we generally live in a world of convenience, instant gratification, and comfort. But is that always the best? Today on the podcast, we sit down and have a candid conversation about why we should seek ways to get out of our comfort zones more often. We talk about how society pulls us to stay within the safety of the comfort zone, why we feel it's beneficial to step outside of it, and some of our own personal stories that have led us to these conclusions. We urge you to consider ways to get uncomfortable, as we are both strong believers that true growth and learning occurs when you dance on that line between comfort and discomfort. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to Go eat some plants, and do epic shit. -Jackson and Aaron Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners (and it only takes 5 min)! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode right as it comes out. Also, subscribe our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, for regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF.  We just got a drone (thanks to our Patreon supporters!), so expect some epic footage from our adventures of us doing epic shit. We're nearly at 1,000 subscribers, so help us out and click that little red button! Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. We really appreciate all the support guys, so don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter so we can engage more with all of our awesome supporters. This is such a fun thing we're doing, and it's even cooler that we are having a meaningful impact on people's lives. So thanks! If you have any questions for future Q&A episodes, drop us an email at tfflifestyle@gmail.com or by visiting the contact us page on the website. Show Notes   Follow TFF: Facebook.com/TFFlifestyle Instagram: @tfflifestyle YouTube Channel: Thought For Food TV Support TFF: www.patreon.com/thoughtforfood Twitter: @TFFlifestyle Follow Jackson on Strava: https://www.strava.

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!

This week on the podcast we sit down with Doug Hay: a new parent, plant-based ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and podcast host to discuss parenting, the transition from a passion project to a sustainable business, and his top secret hobby. We've been communicating with Doug and No Meat Athlete for a while now, we've written a blog for them and also took part in their recent holiday fitness bundle, and we've wanted to get him on the show. We wanted to go into things besides running, though. So we talked about a slew of interesting topics including: * how he's holding up with a newborn, and some of the strategies he and his wife are working on * the evolution of his running business, Rock Creek Runner, from a passion project into a full-fledged business * what he's learned through coaching running * how he got involved with No Meat Athlete * productivity strategies as an entrepreneur with a family * a new rapid fire question section * and more! It was a blast to sit down and chat with Doug, as we share a lot of the same philosophies regarding diet, lifestyle, and business, so we're sure you'll enjoy this conversation! Definitely be sure to go listen to the No Meat Athlete and Rock Creek Runner podcasts, check out Rock Creek Runner, and follow Doug on social media (links are down below). Go eat some plants, and do epic shit. -Jackson and Aaron Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners (and it only takes 5 min)! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode right as it comes out. Also, subscribe our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, for regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF.  We just got a drone (thanks to our Patreon supporters!), so expect some epic footage from our adventures of us doing epic shit. We're nearly at 1,000 subscribers, so help us out and click that little red button! Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. We really appreciate all the support guys, so don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter so we can engage more with all of our awesome supporters. This is such a fun thing we're doing, and it's even cooler that we are having a meaningful impact on people's lives. So thanks! If you have any questions for future Q&A episodes,

Doug Hay on Parenting and the Evolution of a Passion into a Business

Imagine what your most ideal, perfect day would look like. There are zero limitations, money is not an issue, and you have all the time in the world. Now write that down in excruciating detail from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed. Hang it up somewhere where you can see it every day. Then ask yourself how you can make decisions or shift your habits to reflect moving towards that perfect day. This exercise is extremely helpful in figuring out exactly what you want, and even just thinking about it regularly helps to make it a reality. Now, you don't have to know exactly what your perfect day looks like. It's a process, an evolution. Do it a couple times a year and see how it changes and how much you've evolved alongside it. Today on the podcast, we walk you through our perfect day exercises. Then we talk about them and the steps we're taking to get closer to those dreams. But the point of the episode is to ignite YOU to go through this exercise and bring more purpose into your life. So once this episode is over, take out a pen and a piece of paper, and write that shit out. Trust us, it feels amazing. If you are interested, we'd love to hear your thoughts about this episode! Send us an email or drop a comment on Instagram or Facebook, and let us know what you think. Enjoy the show! Go eat some plants, and go do some epic shit. -Jackson and Aaron Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners (and it only takes 5 min)! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode right as it comes out. Also, subscribe our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, for regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF. It's a lot of fun! We really appreciate all the support guys, so don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter so we can engage more with all of our awesome supporters. This is such a fun thing we're doing, and it's even cooler that we are having a meaningful impact on people's lives. So thanks! Show Notes Follow TFF: Facebook.com/TFFlifestyle Instagram: @tfflifestyle YouTube Channel:

The Perfect Day Exercise

  Lachlan and Gus Morton are just absolute legends in the world of cycling. Not simply because of their racing palmares, or the fact that Lachlan is one of the most gifted climbers in the world right now. No, what's so intriguing and inspiring about these two brothers is their philosophy towards cycling. On one hand, they are both professional bike riders, racing at the highest level of the sport. And on the other side, they ride around in flannel shirts and bucket hats through the Outback, or from Boulder to Moab. Their mindset is one of adventure, of passion, and of not taking yourself too seriously. That's why they created their documentary film series, Thereabouts. Thereabouts is about getting out of your comfort zone via the bicycle as the vehicle. Riding insane terrain and distances, while seeking adventure and camaraderie, and meeting with the locals. First, a little background. Lachlan and Gus are two brothers from Australia, who grew up and rose quickly through the sport of cycling after moving to Boulder, Colorado at a young age. Lachlan found early success as a junior, taking a top 5 overall finish at the professional race Tour of Utah at just 18 years old. He then eventually signed with the WorldTour team Garmin-Sharp before having a terrible season and struggling with motivation, nearly quitting the sport. Gus was a promising junior rider as well, and had a professional contract lined up before suddenly deciding to walk away from the sport and instead pursuing a career in film (and paving the way for Thereabouts). Lachlan needed to reignite his love of the sport and invited Gus to get back on his bike and ride across the Outback in Australia in a soul-searching pilgrimage which turned into the first Thereabouts film. This kickstarted both of them deciding to race again for a U.S. based pro team together, and Lachlan, along with Gus' help, took the biggest win of his career at the 2016 Tour of Utah, winning the final stage and the overall victory. Since then, the two brothers have produced two more films, one from Boulder to Moab, and the latest, exploring Colombia. I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with these guys for a really engaging and thoughtful conversation about: * The history and evolution of Thereabouts * Stories and laughs from their recent trip to Colombia * What the adventure aspect of cycling means to them * Lachlan's rise and struggles within the sport * His recount of that final stage of the 2016 Tour of Utah * What they want to accomplish with Thereabouts * What they have learned about each other through this process * How they balance the fun and adventure with the professionalism and seriousness of racing * And more! I'm incredibly proud of this conversation and think you will really enjoy it, whether you're a cyclist or not. I want to extend a massive thank you to Lachlan and Gus for joining me on Thought For Food, it was a really great experience to sit down with these two. I highly recommend checking these guys out on Instagram as well as watching their films (links are below). Check out the first 15 minutes or so of the conversation which I recorded on my camera and is up on the YouTube channel, or right here: If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you shared it on social media or with your friends and family. I really want to get this conversation out there so it would help us out a ton! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast, and let me know what you think by sending an email to tfflifestyle@gmail.com. Eat plants. Do epic shit. -Jackson Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at 

Lachlan and Gus Morton on Transcending Cycling Through the Adventure of Thereabouts

Wow, what a year. Exactly 365 days ago, we launched the Thought For Food Podcast, which has snowballed into a multifactorial lifestyle business. The journey has been incredible, and time has flown by insanely fast. In this episode, we take some time to reflect on what we accomplished, some of our favorite episodes, and the most profound things we learned. We couldn't be more excited for the years to come! In this conversation, we cover: -What we accomplished, and some of our big milestones -Jackson and Aaron's top 3 favorite episodes (links down below) -What we've learned through the process of starting Thought For Food We are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring support from you, the listener. We couldn't keep putting out fresh content almost every day without your encouragement and joined passion for making the world a better place. We're so dedicated to providing inspiration and value to you, and hold ourselves to a very high standard with our content. It's motivating to know it's paying off, so THANK YOU SO MUCH! Enjoy the episode, and cheers to 2017. -Jackson and Aaron Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the show on iTunes or wherever you consume podcasts, left a review on iTunes, shared the show with your friends and family, or given a nice comment on social media. This is such an easy and free way to support what we're doing, yet is profound! We read each and every comment and review, so keep 'em coming! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, where we put up regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF. It's a lot of fun! So much love for the support everyone, we seriously can't thank you enough. We are coming up on a year doing this thing and have loved every minute of it, thanks to you. Keep spreading the inspiring message of healthy living, let's create a paradigm shift together. Have an amazing rest of your week and thanks SO much for listening. Show Notes Favorite episodes:   What's The Deal With Protein Dr. Neal Barnard Our Experience With Exercise Addiction

2016 Year In Review

The king of macronutrients. The most controversial word in all of nutrition. Builder of cities, destroyer of empires. Carbohydrates. In the fourth installment of our What's the Deal series, we go hard and deep on all things carbs. With so much information and misinformation out there, we did what we do best and jumped on the science, the cold hard evidence, first defining this nutrient and its function and then address some of the major claims about carbohydrates such as: * carbohydrates make you fat * carbs cause inflammation * carbs from fruit are the same as table sugar * high-carb diets cause diabetes and cancer * and more! We also discuss the role of carbohydrates for athletes, and then a more philosophical look at applying these concepts through a macro lens and why we should stop talking about carbs and protein and diet so extensively. Grab a notebook, take a glucose break, kick back and relax, and enjoy the show! Go eat some plants! -Jackson and Aaron Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the show on iTunes or wherever you consume podcasts, left a review on iTunes, shared the show with your friends and family, or given a nice comment on social media. This is such an easy and free way to support what we're doing, yet is profound! We read each and every comment and review, so keep 'em coming! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. Carbs?! What about PROTEIN?! Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, where we put up regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF. It's a lot of fun! So much love for the support everyone, we seriously can't thank you enough. We are coming up on a year doing this thing and have loved every minute of it, thanks to you. Keep spreading the inspiring message of healthy living, let's create a paradigm shift together. Have an amazing rest of your week and thanks SO much for listening. Show Notes References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15983191 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23509418 http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/82/2/421.full http://www.thelancet.

What’s the Deal With Carbs?

Today on the show we're excited to share a conversation with Daniel Bovalino, the founder and visionary behind Vegan Athletic Apparel, a new company dedicated to creating the most sustainable, ethical, functional, and stylish cycling clothing. After hearing about this new company started in Australia, I knew it would soon be huge and profound in shifting the paradigm...perfect for Thought For Food. This was a really engaging talk that covered a lot of fascinating topics, including: * How Daniel got into cycling * The story behind the creation of Vegan Athletic Apparel * What it means to be an ethically-driven company and what the fashion industry looks like * Daniel's foray into veganism and nutrition and how it has impacted him as an athlete * His goal for changing the culture within cycling to become more compassionate and sustainable As a cyclist, I was really drawn to Dan's philosophy towards the sport and especially the clothing component. I look forward to riding with Dan and the Aussie vegan cycling crew one day! NOTE: This is not a paid endorsement for Vegan Athletic Apparel, nor are they a sponsor for the show. I just really really believe in this company and what they are trying to achieve. Hope you enjoy this episode, and go eat some plants! -Jackson and Aaron Do you get enough protein? Our new book, Dude, Where Do You Get Your Protein? is available now! Check it out at tfflifestyle.com/product/proteinbook and enjoy this amazing resource for everything there is to know about protein. Want to support the show and what TFF is doing? You can share our content with friends and family if you feel like they could get something out of our message. It would also help us out a ton if you left a quick review on the iTunes store, it really helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners (and it only takes 5 min)! If you want to go above and beyond, you can kick us some change by pledging your support on Patreon each month, which is a recurring crowd funding site dedicated to creators like us! It allows us to keep putting out the free content that you're used to, but helps us to invest more money into improving the quality of the show through better equipment (every penny we make on Patreon goes to bettering our setup to make the content better for you!). You can also visit tfflifestyle.com/support to learn more and make a one-time donation. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Thought For Food TV, where we put up regular vlogs and other cool videos so you can get a behind the scenes look at TFF. It's a lot of fun! We really appreciate all the support guys, so don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter so we can engage more with all of our awesome supporters. This is such a fun thing we're doing, and it's even cooler that we are having a meaningful impact on people's lives. So thanks! Show Notes Connect with Daniel/Vegan Athletic Apparel: www.veganathleticapparel.com Instagram: @veganathleticapparel Facebook.com/veganathleticapparel