E31 - Embracing The Soy Boy Label & Fighting Stigma With Elite Vegan Powerlifter, Ryan Stills

Ryan Stills, a vegan powerlifter and five-time IPF masters world champion, shares his journey to veganism and how it has impacted his performance in powerlifting. He discusses the challenges he faced when first going vegan and the misconceptions surrounding plant-based diets in the powerlifting community.

Ryan also talks about his upcoming goals and the importance of pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Ryan discusses the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding veganism in the powerlifting community. He addresses the idea that veganism is emasculating and explains that it is possible to maintain strength and performance on a plant-based diet.

Stills emphasizes the importance of having a plan and being prepared when it comes to nutrition, especially for vegan powerlifters. He also highlights the shift in powerlifting culture towards a focus on health and longevity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ryan Stills
03:09 Experimenting with Different Diets
06:01 Finding the Right Nutrition and Supplementation
08:17 Balancing Macronutrients as a Vegan Powerlifter
10:24 Nutrition Strategies for Competition
13:37 Challenges of Traveling and Weight Cutting
16:38 Competing in a Lower Weight Class
19:59 Reactions from the Powerlifting Community
23:19 The Rise of Veganism in Powerlifting
34:48 The Importance of Preparation for Vegan Powerlifters
45:27 Shifting Powerlifting Culture: Health and Longevity

Find Ryan On Instagram at
@ryanstills_powerlifter & @plantbuilt