My Opinions on Veganism

[@GuitarAndKashmir]

Do a Full Day of Eating

[@swolefuckingmeatball6595]

Stephan HaraldSon STILL WAITING ALEX

[@Baris2gs]

Its been more then 2years...

[@johna3626]

Genderfluid Person in a Hotdog Suit?

[@emilbrandwyne5747]

@@B0mbo-h7x nice reference. Also the sublime humor about it

[@midoman74]

Lol still begging for it

[@BraziBros]

Man. I’ve very seldom come across anyone who fully lines up with me on their nutritional philosophy. 100% agree.

[@shamillion2340]

SAME

[@josephvincentjamesgallagher]

100% agree with this lad here

[@angelgfromcorkerii8797]

sameee

[@AlexLeonidas]

I think this is one of the least biased discussions you'll ever find regarding veganism. I kept it 100% raw and honest. I hope you can respect my POV.

[@Terminator-jj4pk]

AlphaDestiny thoughts on muscle ups - waste of energy or benefit? Also saw ur one arm chin up attempt it was actually decent given you don’t train it. Best exercises to help get the one arm chin up from ur experience ?

[@gilgordon5090]

AlphaDestiny how do u get enough calories only eating broccoli all day?

[@AlexLeonidas]

@AJ Head over to Kim Phat, they got all that stuff

[@nahuelise4055]

Excellent video Alex.as logical as always.thats what i like from you.you can be objective and think and dont get carried by emotion

[@angelg8445]

AlphaDestiny Thank you for making this content on nutrition and exercise science. Much respect and great content! I used to feel like u and not want to look so extreme...I live in the southern United States, and hunting is very integral to the way of life down here. I also have a cousin with a farm who raises pigs for slaughter....In the end I realized that hunting and animal death is just that. I would rather not play a part in that. Good on you for the scientific based content on exercise and nutrition!

[@skipeveryday7282]

Yaaaaaaaaay Alex. You have such a strong influence in the fitness community this is fantastic!!

[@skipeveryday7282]

Wait shit spoke too soon. I dont care how well animals get treated if they have their throat slit open just so someone can enjoy how they taste that is immoral.

[@skipeveryday7282]

Daniel Meyers I know I agree,I am still happy overall its just not something I can pretend to agree with.

[@folksurvival]

You sound like a soy boy.

[@spacejesus321]

your second comment makes vegans look bad and i am one so smdh

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

Vegans just actually see an ethical problem with killing animals .. but I’m happy Alex agrees with most of our ideas

[@ericnewcomer1824]

My love for this channel just increased 500%

[@georgibaev9342]

Expect a video from Vegan gain : Alphadestiny - The best of the fitness industry lol

[@robin2604]

Would be nice for a change if he would make that type of video haha

[@mikelewis5814]

Vegan gains is going steady with a 10yo boy.

[@Kabra2012]

+mike lewis it's okay though, since VG is a 9 year old boy

[@aravindvenkatasubramanian1501]

Not really. Vegan Gains doesn't agree with the Humane Meat idea that this guy seems to have. It is Morally objectionable to eat animals, regardless of whether they had a good life on a farm or a bad life in a factory farm

[@coreyg.3106]

Yeah I agree. When we slaughter animals, we deny them any possible future of them being happy.

[@dontcomply6046]

Massive respect Alex. Takes courage to unlearn everything you've been taught, look at the evidence objectively, and form new opinions based off that. Not to mention going against societal norms in general. Don't be afraid to label yourself vegan though just because of a few bad apples within the movement.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Preciate that bro

[@TheKyleAye]

There's no shame admitting you were wrong at one point. Admitting and changing is what matters. I can't stand those that know they were wrong but wont ever admit it because they are to ashamed.

[@CarnevalOne]

There Is No Spoon he has not unlearned anyting. He sure is indoctrinated. The mainstream is pushing veganism very hard. Just look at the plant-based food pyramid, which used to include a smaller percentage of plant food. The trend is very obvious.

[@frankchen4229]

@@CarnevalOne .....You know animal products are subsidized right? and the plant based food pyramid was coming from a health standpoint and has nothing to do with veganism, an ethical stance that conflicts with even purchasing products of animal exploitation, whatsoever?

[@predator.1035]

I will keep eating chicken and cow meat, don't really care

[@Shinoisreal]

You are the most unbiased youtuber I've seen.

[@troydodson4837]

As a six foot seven guy with blue eyes, you're right on the dairy part

[@lightning2436]

As an asian dude, he is also right about the dairy part

[@TheMyzteziz]

Lol said the same thing vikinga broder!

[@mmartinisgreat]

Troy Dodson lolz so true I'm a little Mexican dude and man I can't drink milk. Oh well

[@Sidehustlesu]

South Asian and yep defo right 🤣

[@J3llyBeanPS3]

lol can drink milk all day germany checking in

[@stevebrookes2887]

My love for your channel just multiplied 1000%! Thank you so much, I learn so much from you! !

[@hassanabdulhadi2286]

Looking lean af!

[@jordanjones5474]

Hassan Abdulhadi or skinny

[@jordanjones5474]

Igor Ivanovic ive been skinny my whole life so i like the bulked look but i guess its all preference

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Leaner than before I guess

[@Turkishsipahi]

Massive respect man, I used to love your content on lifting, now I also respect you beyond measure as a person. Thank you for the positive message.

[@Exekutioncro]

AlphaDestiny -> VeganDestiny

[@beepboop1748]

ExeKuTioN Cro he doesn’t like to be labeled vegan

[@sohansaha5836]

ExeKuTioN Cro Plant based destiny

[@brandonippon]

tbh, he seems a little bit brainwashed, he looks not good as he did, bearmode was/is the way to go.

[@yourunemployedfriendat2pm]

brandonippon he prob didnt feel right bearmode, atleast now hes going for the physique hes always wanted, lion mode

[@Exekutioncro]

more like fitness hipster mode

[@스텔-c6o]

Honey on Deez NUTS

[@aidanthompson4422]

I do not support veganism and the ethical side seems even more ridiculous to me. I don’t agree in torture but I do agree in taking an animals life to nourish mine and I respect the animal for that. There are a lot of nutrients lacking in plant food as to animal products, all nutrients are readily available in animal products, you cannot say the same for plants. Animal products provide a great amount of cholesterol too which is a bonus. Let’s see how many people attack me for praising cholesterol and how cholesterol is the prime cause for clogging up your arteries

[@davo9774]

Completely agree with you actually. Been eating the Carnivore diet and loving it. Slowly eliminating coffee and artificially sweetened drinks.

[@darylldaryllson8785]

I’m by no means an expert on the topic, but I’m pretty sure that the nutrients that are lacking in plant based foods can be found in supplements. I’ll concede that this is not really practical for the vast majority of the human population, but someone could definitely be pretty healthy while being on a vegan diet. Also, what did you find ridiculous about the ethical side?

[@kennypurnell5948]

This is my favorite fitness page. You're eating habits are literally 100% in tune with mine. Love what you're doing my guy. Keep up the good work! Big fan here in CT!

[@bergstr0mM36]

Been vegan for 2 years and been following you for about 2 years. This video made me so damn happy dude! I have never made as much gains and never felt so good before i went vegan and im so glad that someone like yourself is talking and spreading this message, both the ethics and health side of it!

[@evankeiser5168]

Real smart stuff. I’m fully vegan and will never go back, but I fuck with this. You’ve taught me a ton about lifting too. Good shit man

[@amvperson1379]

Good points man. Agree 100%

[@adamlorden5666]

man I remember watching your videos way back, you look so much healthier now. Changed a lot. Your the man. Subscribed.

[@richardortwein3576]

Vegan lifter here love it Alex ! I’m getting this bulk on as you cut :) peace bro PLEASE INTENSITY DAYYY

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

Richard Ortwein not like it matters. It’s all fluff . Look at vegans gains. Dude is jacked out of his mind and can barely bench 225 for reps

[@LZGam1ng]

Chandiwira Beza Who cares? He's jacked out of his mind. That's all that matters. Some people (most) lift for aesthetics not strength bro.

[@icewater5764]

Alex, you should have a discussion with Ask Yourself about your minor disagreements over ethics. Awesome video!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Ethical discussions aren't my specialty, but I'm always willing to learn

[@chaseweidemann8434]

I’m slowly trying to do more plant based and I like your message and stance.... I’m on board

[@derbistheeternal2947]

Respect!

[@jordansmith8547]

I love the way you speak. You cut right through the bullshit are very direct and have a conviction to your voice and words. I would trust you 100% with anything!

[@GutsToCuts]

Much respect bro; this will convince people to look into it more even if you personally don't go 100% vegan; so this will defintley have a postive impact. In fact, you talked about plant-based eating before which got me to research it and I ended up being 100% vegan after researching it more. I can't agree with the "I'll eat a cake with an egg in it, though" argument and there are two reasons why. Let's compare it to something else immoral, so you can understand through parallel reasoning. 1. "I agree that slavery is immoral, but when I go over to a friend's place, I'll utilize the slave's services." 2. I don't think there is waste by not using an egg in a cake or whatever it is, the chef/cook just wouldn't use the egg BUT even if you could argue the egg goes in the trash anyway, the simple fact that the business had to throw that egg away convinces the business that what they are serving is not what the customers want. If I'm a business that offers vegan cakes and non-vegan cakes and I can't sell non-vegan cakes, I'm gonna make more vegan cakes! Veganism is essentially a boycott; you vote with your dollar.

[@WilliamAstromAW]

GutsToCuts Well as im sure you realize slavery is not the same as meat eating, i understand what you’re saying and i agree with the you vote with your dollar argument. That being said not all meat or eggs are done in a factory in the immoral way so equating it with slavery just because factory farmed meat is basically animal slavery is not honest

[@Exekutioncro]

that comparison gave me cancer

[@WilliamAstromAW]

Sounds good man

[@GutsToCuts]

William Åström I’m not saying it’s the same as slavery bro, there’s a reason I prefaced it with “let’s compare it to something else immoral, so you can understand through parallel reasoning.” It is to demonstrate the flawed logic in his argument about eggs in cake by using something we know is immoral so that it is easily understood why the logic doesn’t make sense.

[@WilliamAstromAW]

Fair enough but still you're equating dairy and meat eating in and of itself as immoral which im saying it doesnt have to be. But then again what some classify as moral and justified is in some peoples eyes immoral so i think that is the problem that the vegan community has yet to tackle

[@brothasky]

This brings me such joy Alex. You are bringing light to this world bro

[@Gigaflare8822]

Veganism and plant-based diets all the way. I'll never eat meat, dairy, or eggs again. It's absolutely the best diet for your health, the environment, and the animals.

[@adamkoukab6153]

you ignorant fuck die young you say ? lol

[@adamkoukab6153]

you ignorant fuck die young you say ? lol

[@crossmodulation9730]

@@dougdimmadomeownerofthedim3072 No, they don't agree.

[@iamkinginmycastle2018]

@@dougdimmadomeownerofthedim3072 bulshit. We humans develop our brain because animal products. Animal fat is essential nutrients.

[@Gigaflare8822]

@Demon King you realise you can supplement B12, right buddy? It also appears in fortified foods. If you don't consume B12, of course you're going to be deficient. It's like willingly not drinking water and complaining that you're dehydrated.

[@mrsmuuve]

I know its old but great video man

[@kevinjackson7061]

Dam right Alex. Man I just started plant based today. Dude I already feel better. I run up to 13 miles a time. I mostly done it for performance and blood pressure issues. Love your channel man!!!!!!

[@tan4373]

New subscriber here. Mad props to you for the first minute, it takes a lot to be woken up to all the info

[@dragonballer1]

The worst part that people often seem to neglect is refined carbohydrates, so many people walk around not knowing that they're allergic to certain foods, especially foods containing gluten and more people are allergic than you may think. There's multiple cases where individuals with rheutamoid arthiris (autoimmune disease) made the decision to totally cut ref carbs, and the symptoms went away, skin cleared up, slept better, stopped snoring. Dietrelated inflammation is imo one of the most underlooked things.

[@iSonoAssassino]

God damn it feels good to watch a video like this from someone that lifts a lot of weight and is respected in the lifting community (or at least the KZbin lifting community). Respect man, glad you came to this conclusion. I'm with you on it. Completely agree.

[@biggiesmalls3096]

Alex the least biased dude in this industry

[@johncole4882]

Never would have expected this

[@elendrilsduddy9659]

I've been watching you for years now, but this is my first comment ! You are fantastic. You deserve billions of subscribers since you are a true source of informations about health/nutrition/sport/lifestyle... Thank you for all this free content, the thousands of Q&A and trainings. I'm thinking about veganism for a long time now so i'm truly happy and interested about you making a video about it. You sounds really satisfied and fulfilled. I've seen TONS of videos on how to bulk/cut as a vegan. What to eat to get everything you need to stay healthy (lack of anything). But i'm really interested to know how you personally proceed in a daily and weekly basis. I know you are cutting right know, it might be cool to know what/how much do you eat. I'm trying to bulk, i honestly trying to find what to eat in a vegandiet. What do you think ? Again, thank you so much for everything you've done. Keep it up, it's always a pleasure watching your videos. I wish you all the best things in the world.

[@billcipher5990]

Best channel by far. 100% real and bang on point!!

[@pisk64]

"dairy is horrible to consume for most people" well i chugged 3 L of raw, non homogenized, non pasteurized whole milk yesterday. Should i be worried?

[@folksurvival]

If it was raw then it's fine.

[@pisk64]

unlockthepower raw milk baby, getting it from local farm on tap. Taste is so good tbh

[@adamkoukab6153]

Lol taste is good? like that s all that matters?

[@pisk64]

Adam Koukab of course not Not enough comment space for raw milk benefits

[@miavolosss]

it varies. Guys like Alex have a degree of lactose intolerance. I'm not sure why he's talking so much shit about dairy when it's obvious he's intolerant to it, which not everybody is. (To those who think he isn't lactose intolerant, watch his old q&a videos. He's been saying milk has given him issues for years).

[@dwellerinblack7816]

You're a good man, Destiny. Keep up the good work.

[@odawg114]

What a shift in the plant based community!! Do you have any idea what your presence is going to do in the fitness community??? You are a testament to all the lifters out there that you can get cut and strong while eating 99% plant based.

[@Scorptice]

he got big and strong eating meat, though

[@thouartthebuddha]

Scorptice a quick search on KZbin will reveal that there are plenty of examples of people building muscle and strength on a plant based diet

[@julianunyabiz2193]

thouartthebuddha that's not the point.

[@Cazanu417]

Yeah he recently started eating beans and hes buff because of it,not the quality protein he got from the meat he ate over the years since he started lifting.

[@stopplaying5459]

Lol he built all his muscle through eating meat, he became vegan when he started cutting

[@NicholasWhite]

I found out about your channel not too long ago, and now your older content pops up as suggestions. Gotta say, this makes me respect the hell out of you even more than I already did. Good stuff. Also mostly plant-based here but recently stopped allowing myself to feel guilt over eating animals on rare occasions, or when-- as you mentioned-- I'm a guest at a dinner party. Thanks for spreading the love, man.

[@StevenIuele98]

Really glad you’re promoting this. Whole food plant based is 100% the best for health, the environment and for the animals

[@folksurvival]

Please don't spread lies like this.

[@ntz752]

It's not you are only fooling yourself.

[@StevenIuele98]

d fuk huh?? idc if you eat animal products once a year but the fact is that meat production is currently wrecking everyone’s health, killing millions of animals and destroying the planet. Me stating all of this isn’t cult like lol it’s stating facts, fact of the matter is people should tale alex’s advice

[@adamkoukab6153]

Hahahahahaha litteraly 0 argument against veganism you re biased ones lol veganism promotes better health and is a lot better for the environement funny how your whole life is based on food you can t even drop somethig that will kill you and that destroys the environnement

[@ntz752]

Steven Iuele We already killed billions of animals since humans first appeared,our stomach isn't built to process plants Efficiently as herbivores.

[@shakeeljessa9619]

Yes Alex! I appreciate the direct, unbiased thoughts you share in this video.

[@momatotsosrorudodi]

Dairy is an absolute miracle for a lot of Europeans(and people of European decent), but most people are actually naturally lactose intolerant. Access and tolerance of dairy products has at times been the difference between life and death for some. Because of this "natural" selection a lot of Europeans carry the genes necessary to tolerate dairy. Northern Europeans in particular. But even among white people it's still very many who feel discomfort from dairy. Dairy tolerance exists everywhere, but it's less common depending on where you go. I consider dairy a clean food for those who digest it without issue. Good ratio of whey and casein protein and it's incredibly cheap. Whole milk has a lot of good micronutrients and the extra calories isn't an issue for me. I don't get any extra mucus from it either. It also hydrates you like any other liquid would.

[@Matth_M]

Remember that lactose intolerance only causes problem when consuming a certain amount, a little slice of cheese should not kill anybody unless you are actually allergic, and not just lactose intolerant.

[@AZ-bf5nd]

Awesome video Alex!

[@Daniel-it6ls]

I'm vegan and completely agree with what you said. The cult mentality is terrible, which is the main reason why I don't like telling people I'm vegan in real life. Really liked the video, keep it up! PS: I'd love to see a full day of eating from you

[@TheMoMoBigGC]

Same here untill it needs to be brought up I just don't mention it irl. I worked at a place for a whole year and nobody knew

[@Seitan333]

great to hear Alex power to you for your open mind !

[@DiscipleLoyal]

Didn’t realize you were this much of a boss, big moves my guy🙏🏾❤️ / we gonna lift together one day haha 🤣💯

[@mathcoreable]

Thanks for sharing your toughts. Your content keeps getting better

[@copernicus99]

To date, there is no convincing scientific evidence that vegans are overall healthier, or live longer, than omnivores (at least those who get sufficient micronutrients in their diet and avoid excessive saturated and trans fat). It's also worth noting that plants and bacteria are sentient beings too. I do agree, however, that our environmental impact should be minimized (this goes for vegan diets too) and that the animals we consume should be treated humanely and killed as painlessly as possible.

[@mylesraymond7364]

Plants are not sentient.

[@copernicus99]

Plants, bacteria, and slime moulds qualify as sentient in my book. See: On Having No Head: Cognition throughout Biological Systems. Baluška F, Levin M. Front Psychol. 2016 Jun 21;7:902. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00902. eCollection 2016. Review. Sci Rep. 2016 Dec 2;6:38427. doi: 10.1038/srep38427. Learning by Association in Plants. Gagliano M1, Vyazovskiy VV2, Borbély AA3, Grimonprez M1, Depczynski M4,5. Science. 1974 Jun 21;184(4143):1292-4. “Decision”-making in bacteria: chemotactic response of Escherichia coli to conflicting stimuli. Adler J, Tso WW. J Mol Biol. 2015 Nov 20;427(23):3734-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jmb.2015.07.007. Epub 2015 Jul 17. Brainless but Multi-Headed: Decision Making by the Acellular Slime Mould Physarum polycephalum. Beekman M1, Latty T2. Proc Biol Sci. 2016 Dec 28;283(1845). pii: 20162382. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2016.2382. Direct transfer of learned behaviour via cell fusion in non-neural organisms. Vogel D1,2, Dussutour A3. Front Psychol. 2016 Apr 26;7:588. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00588. eCollection 2016. Intelligence, Cognition, and Language of Green Plants. Trewavas A1. Plant Signal Behav. 2012 Nov;7(11):1365-72. doi: 10.4161/psb.21954. Epub 2012 Sep 5. Plant intentionality and the phenomenological framework of plant intelligence. Marder M1. Trends Plant Sci. 2016 Apr;21(4):286-94. doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2015.11.009. Epub 2015 Dec 13. The Intelligent Behavior of Plants. van Loon LC1. Plant Cell Environ. 2017 Nov;40(11):2858-2869. doi: 10.1111/pce.13065. Epub 2017 Sep 28. Are plants sentient? Calvo P1,2, Sahi VP3, Trewavas A1.

[@mylesraymond7364]

Identify the structure or organ wherein plants experience pain, etc. subjectively.

[@copernicus99]

Sentience is different from pain. I don't know if plants experience pain (perhaps they do, e.g., when cut or infected with a parasite or pest). But if pain is the issue, then just kill animals painlessly, as they do in biomedical research.

[@mylesraymond7364]

One does not need to be sentient to experience pain subjectively? Explain.

[@Phille300]

I wish more people would have your honesty Alex.

[@Elchico1113]

you are saving lives. I dont know if you know this.... also changing the world

[@folksurvival]

No he's just changing his diet.

[@fudruckers3916]

Master Vergas You do realise that babies are killed all the time by non-vegan parents, who feed them the wrong foods, all the time?

[@fudruckers3916]

There are plenty of healthy vegan babies mate. Vegan diets have been proven to lower all cause mortality. I will check the channel out, and i urge you to check out mic the vegan (I know it sounds biased) who links and goes through studies about veganism.

[@fudruckers3916]

I guess we shall see how alphadestiny gets on with his strength.

[@byReZio]

Master Vergas The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics stated that a whole food vegan diet is healthful for all stages of life, including pregnancy and infancy. Keep in mind this is the biggest and most prestigious Organisation about Nutrition. Like a lot of kids of omnivores parents die very young for many reasons, it can happen that a vegan baby dies, if his diet isn’t adequate.

[@HusSaiyan]

Binge watching your videos is what I do in my spare time, and its totally worth it.

[@matthewk1]

I think on your ethical argument, it may still be a bit flawed as there really are no instances where the animal lives a long life before death for consumption. Especially in cows, the older the cow gets, the more gamey and unappealing the meat becomes. On overpopulation, that scenario would never really happen in a proper environment where the natural animal hierarchy occurs.

[@matthewk1]

Also on the honey example, there’s always agave. The steak once a year example also isn’t realistic as if you were already committed to not eating meat period, it’s unlikely you’d eat that steak, even once a year.

[@hazey5736]

+matt Let me ask you this though. What do you think would happen to all cows, chickens and sheep if people stopped eating meat. What is their natural habitat?

[@Delereyus]

Crossfire Helper actually a very good argument.. for what exactly I don't know lol (moderation I guess) but yeah they would be extinct without people wanting to consume them

[@hazey5736]

+Delereyus Exactly or most of the would. I mean nobody would keep a cow as a pet. Nor does it have anywhere else to go except for maybe one of those funfarms that childeren visit. But that still leaves a good millions of cattle.

[@hazey5736]

+GymRat Thats not my point. But who are you to choose whether it's ethically right for a species to exist or not?

[@inakigrasgoyena430]

Every video of alex is gold

[@TheGoldenPower_]

It's pretty much a no brainier at this point. Too many studies in the last three years to conclude that plant based dieting is probably the safest way to eat. I'm more 85% plant based, chicken once a week, twice at the most. I don't consume dairy and I never eat red meat or fish. Heavy heavy heavy antioxidants and leafy greens with almost every meal. I'm admit, on a bulk the meat consumption does increase a bit though.

[@AlexLeonidas]

That's real clean brother

[@r3dghok427]

Jon Aviel Hylton What supplements do you take?

[@joelnieminenwesterhult5629]

Have you looked into the negative health effects of soy? The negative effects of abnormally high Omega6:Omega3 ratio in most nuts? The essential nutrients in animal products that we are made to eat evolutionary? It's basically the least nutritious diet on earth. I do agree with the industry question though. The animals deserver better. that's why I buy from local farmers instead of big corp.

[@Chadonke]

Easy, consume more flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts and consume less linoleic acid. Negative health effects of soy?

[@kade1656]

Really opened and expanded my mind with this one. I am definitely in favor of a plant based diet. However, as for as expenses go, it is difficult to afford. Which is something I wish would change. Great video!

[@kade1656]

Herb Derb Difficulty with meeting protein requirements. I don't use supplements either.

[@kade1656]

Herb Derb I buy canned meats, which tend to be cheaper for me at my local store(s). Btw, Im a college student.. so for me it is difficult to afford better alternatives. Maybe I'll give veganism a try down the road. ~Thanks

[@adamkoukab6153]

beans beans and lentills

[@nigel4154]

If you look at jon venus, nimai delgado, nun amen ra - they eat mostly beans, pulses and grains for protein which are cheap as it gets.

[@bIaZze778]

Vegan food is cheaper.

[@musicxmanx]

Nice message, man. Thanks for putting out that positive energy. Just some food for thought: suffering for the sake of food is no different than suffering for the sake of clothing, or any product. Just because something is easy does not make it right. Living convenient life does not make it a good life. But we all certainly wish that the easy choices in life were/are the right ones. Keep on keeping on

[@SacredSkill]

Definitely agree with your points on both ethics and health. One comparison is smoking a cigarette once a year, yes it's unhealthy, but will it have any effect on you? Also, on vegan clothing, it's not as expensive as you make it out to be, and most likely cheaper than the animal based alternatives. It's not unethical to keep animal based clothing though it most definitely is to continue buying it.

[@annapomelo3818]

You are on a very good path, my brother!

[@Ssj_red40]

Dude, we literally eat the same and do the same types of workouts.

[@bogdy2craizy]

chicken wouldn't hesitate to eat you if they could. imagine a bear sized chicken

[@mattjoe182]

Claims to be vegan but wears DOG TAGS! Smh Lol jk interesting vid bro

[@meocats]

Yes good one, he didn't claim to be vegan though (plant based, rather).

[@randomguy-26]

He said plant based later.

[@meocats]

@wulfgar3000 No, dumbass. Plant based means you still eat meat occasionally, so its not veganism.

[@devinbalasi7296]

Most favorite fitness youtuber now!

[@warbear55122]

100% agree. Great video. My wife and I only eat meat or fish that we have caught or that I have hunted. Which is not a lot. We probably have me every couple weeks off of a deer or smaller game or fish that we caught every couple weeks. I just feel that it makes every time you do consume an animal that you have a memory of it and are conscious of what you're doing

[@landonp.4073]

warbear55122 Your memory of the animal does not matter to the animal or to anyone else other than yourself. You do it to make yourself feel better about killing an animal.

[@omars4814]

Hey is it me or am I not getting any ads? You definitely deserve to get paid from your vids, very educational and no bullshit

[@JeromDR]

I wonder how Vegan Gains will react to this

[@JeffNixonComedy]

Jdr with w3apons in the thumbnail more likely

[@darrylstanley2656]

Very good video. Thank you for an honest discussion about a topic that many are very passionate about. Much respect.

[@guhhhh]

where migan at?

[@redpillsavedbygrace6720]

He disappered

[@amazingme1408]

migan the veeegannn

[@croatianwarmaster7872]

Mugan always goes away for a year and then makes a shitton of videos lol

[@guhhhh]

Croatian Warmaster greetings my muslim friend

[@meocats]

I think he's busy with family and/or university stuff. Gotta take care of real-life self before the youtube self.

[@natalierenstrom2166]

I’m glad you found what works for you! 💪🏻

[@Gandalfbaws]

al kindz of chemicals are used on plants too so the best diet is to not eat at all.

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

The thing about animal products is bioaccumulation... all these chemical and dioxins, accumulate in the tissue of the animals that eat them.. when you’re eating a plant you’re eating it with the toxins that it was contaminated with, but with animals you’re eating all of the toxins that the animal ate concentrated in its tissues.. eating animal products is much worse than plants .. bioaccumulation look it up

[@Gandalfbaws]

I belive u dawg. The food industry are cookiecutters.

[@saintsfps5348]

yeah i know what you meant i was joking

[@jacobcollier8537]

how do you know?

[@saintsfps5348]

jacob, I know all

[@Mr87MadMax]

This is massive! so happy bro

[@ShaunMeechan]

Yes boi, this is awesome!!!

[@yogiyoda]

Alex, respect your choice bro. Keep up the good work.

[@taylorhill8001]

Me being a ranch worker, we have always raised our cattle very ethically, because the happier the animal and an animal that is well fed and treated properly is going to taste better anyway. I couldn't give up eating meat, but have been basing my diets around vegetables aside from proteins. I also agree with you about alternative protein sources though like nuts and legumes. I definitely eat more vegetables over proteins just for the satiation factor alone, and have been trying to get my meat consumption down to 2-3 days per week in one meal per day, I eat alot of oatmeal with natural ground peanut butter it my favorite breakfast! And focus on eating foods that my body digest quick and proper, because me being 6'7" 260lbs diet is a very tricky subject for me to get the proper protein to gain muscle or just keep from losing muscles cause I can lose ten lbs in a nights sleep so I do rely on milk and why products also casein and other slow digested proteins to stay satiated and keep my muscle from deteriorating or catabolizing. My go to protein though is free range turkey, beef from my butcher/or from reputable sources people I know who raise there animals well or I buy my own steers. Hardly ever to I buy meats from a chain grocery store.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Awesome Taylor

[@taylorhill8001]

AlphaDestiny I like your concepts though, cause Being a vegan would be very tough for me, but vegetarian/omnivore diets are something I can relate better too. Though opening my mind to different possibilities is what I like about your videos, see how someone else is living, and maybe use their ideas as a frame work for my own. Because everyone being different we all cant live exactly the same, though we can take good ideas and mold them for our lifestyle and fine tune them to our specific needs. Keep up the hard work and great content, a day in the life diet video would be cool. Whats your exercise looking like these day, has it changed much since your prior exercise videos, I mean specifically while your cutting weight.

[@j-dragonclimbing2718]

That's simply not true though @mikey. I'm not sure if you were basing your comment on the study that shows that vegans on average get more protein than non-vegans, but you have to realize vegans try harder to get enough/more protein whereas a lot of non-vegans don't. If you compare protein content in chicken vs let's say tofu (which is a go-to protein food for vegans/WFPB), chicken wins by miles. Also, less filling is not true either as seen by the fiber content in all plants. Fiber keeps you full but animals don't have fiber; this is the reason you can chug 2k+ calories in one sitting eating all you can eat BBQ for example whereas you couldn't do that with plants.

[@blackheartscars]

if you become fully vegan you would make a great representative of the lifestyle, my friend.

[@Flexthagoat]

mikeylongshanks your really don’t know what your talking about. The fact that you said that shows how dumb you are.....

[@youtubeplanting]

Thanks for subscribing bro!

[@taco564]

The reason I want to start eating more fruits and veggies rather than meat is energy levels. I’m seriously so tired all the time and I need to nap DAILY. I also need to take stimulants to get an intense workout in. Has your energy levels went up since you’ve transitioned?

[@taco564]

I’m usually getting about 6-7 hours of sleep at night. But I’ve experimented with more sleep and it legit does nothing. I’m thinking I’m deficient of something in my diet

[@dontcomply6046]

ever since I went vegan, I'm off stimulants and the need to nap throughout the day

[@meocats]

Get the same calory content and you have the same energy. Decreasing systemic inflammation increases energy level by promoting gut health. For example by reducing constipation and IBD. Your results are not conclusive if you're cripplingly dependent on stimulants.

[@brianreilly134]

Matt Cioanca take it from go vegan and your problem of low energy will disappear fruits bananas watermelons porridge pasta true away the dairy there is no good in that I'm telling you now it would be the best thing you ever do

[@hunteressthompson5878]

Great video, so glad to hear you’re eating plant based! Always been a fan of your attitude when it comes to educating yourself and questioning things. Keep doing you Alex!

[@auntysap6666]

U and *Vegan Gains* should make a workout video

[@AlexLeonidas]

I'm game. Toronto is about 6 hours away, if I'm in the area we can set something up

[@kaihuizing5970]

Good idea. Maybe he will finally get a bench above 225

[@bobtroti5581]

Kai Huizing he has man

[@amazingme1408]

hes on the juice...so nahhhh

[@opop123]

I'm very sure Vegan Gains don't like his 99% vegan life style. The 'One-Steak-A-Year-Argument' and the 'Old Mc Donalds Farm-Analogy' and 'Hunt-Yourself-View' WILL trigger Vegan Gains. I know it. And to fully follow Vegan Gains logic it is just consistant on his side not to like Alphas view on this topic.

[@JamesJones-mt9co]

I love this dudes channel

[@vadimshaparenko9093]

I'm Vegan. I agree with you 100%.

[@bitola3733]

You are great man one day ur gonna be so big great job never stop uploading!

[@20timesshoota27]

I knew that Alex had love for animals. Also as a "vegan" myself, I can accept Alex' opinion. It's great seeing a guy like Alex spread an unbiased, logical opinion that contrasts diehards like VG, because people can relate to Alex a lot more.

[@20timesshoota27]

Lucifer Iblees never said I wasn't withVG

[@elpipichon]

Bro... You're a fucking G.. Thanks for putting this video out and exposing your viewers to this topic. Your take on this is right on the ball.

[@Carl-vy1es]

Yes im Scandinavian, and love all milk and feel great.😂

[@Weltschmerz14]

I'm English, and I couldn't live without milk. Most of the world is lactose-intolerant except for the Northern Europeans.

[@Th3OnlyCaptain]

OH BOI I WAS WAITING FOR A VID!

[@darman210]

This is bound to cause a lot of reactions, some that will include Plus 5 hats of weapon-smithing. Lol I've changed my diet within the past year to a mostly plant based diet, still enjoying occasional red meat and dairy. Not for ethical reasons though, but because beans and whole grains are cheaper than meat.

[@viifittrainer5894]

You have a very rational and logical approach to the subject, I totally agree with you

[@redpillsavedbygrace6720]

I honestly don't care about animals. I notice most vegans go crazy over animal suffering, but could care less about humans suffering being homeless or starving. People are more important than animals

[@akalion213]

Oh wow so edgy you are. Homeless people don't get bred in warehouses and get slaughtered for food.

[@adamkoukab6153]

Plus you can t do anything about the suffering of other humans while for animals you juste have to switch your habits dumbass

[@Kathayne636]

The animals have no choice whatsoever. Humans have choices if they want to live like scumbags or not.

[@karlbooklover]

I almost was a fan already just based on the training advice for naturals you gave, despite thinking you were a big meathead like most powerlifter. But now I'm a big fan! Looking forward to see some of your meal plans

[@ResistanceQuest]

Alex, I remember a year or so ago when you categorically denied the validity of a moral argument for veganism. I haven't been a subscriber for a while because of some political disagreements I had with you (not that one), but it is so great to see that you have come around on the question of acknowledging compassion for animal suffering as a viable reason to go vegan, since it is, IMHO, probably the strongest. Part of my own critique of the "vegan movement" mirrors yours in regard to the cult-like quality. We (vegans) are sometimes extremely biased and inflexible in our reasoning and unable to apply principles to complex situations, like trying to say that people in third-world countries should go vegan rather than doing what they need to do to survive. In other words, we lack nuance and analytical skills. So I'm 100% with you on that. At the same time, I'm sure you'd agree that many many groups of people can be like this. It is just especially striking and irritating when vegans do it because we claim to come from some moral high ground. Sanctimony sucks ass, no doubts there. When it comes to eating "one steak per year," my opinion is that anyone who does this is not a vegan, but of course that doesn't make you a bad person. Being vegan doesn't make someone a good person. It is just that there is a definition of veganism that is worth adhering to. We are not perfect, but we use our freedom of choice to do the best we can reasonably. That's why "plant-based" is a handy term. But we must own our choices. Even though I'm not a subscriber currently, I'm happy for your growth and seeing how far you've come, and your fitness advice and coaching continue to positively impact my life. Peace

[@AlexLeonidas]

Much love and respect Mark. You are always appreciated. Despite our political disagreements, I respect you greatly as a person and I honored to have helped you in your fitness journey.

[@ResistanceQuest]

AlphaDestiny that means a lot to me Alex. Likewise. Talk soon, and Ευχαριστώ

[@saintsfps5348]

seriously you don't sub to someone just because you have a political disagreement, that's kind of pathetic.

[@slayer6512]

Very informative video love your work

[@joshuah3691]

I just started my steak and eggs diet. Yum

[@matthewk1]

Joshua Higgs mad af lol

[@akalion213]

Enjoy your stroke at 50

[@xdxcxx6800]

Akalion Nothing wrong with a delicious 50 years of life. At least he will enjoy everything he eats lol.

[@SMFizzy]

+xDxCx x Steak isnt really delicious

[@bIaZze778]

Fast food is also yummy but that's irrelevant.

[@stevejay5551]

ALEX THE ONLY REASON I HAVE NOT GONE VEGAN IS BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO BULK ON A VEGAN DIET. Can you make a video or mention in your q&a how to bulk on a vegan diet? It seems simple, but eating a surplus of calories on a plant based diet, from my experience, is just painful. From what I have been lead to believe, a plant based diet is only good for cutting or maintenance.

[@mikelewis5814]

The fakes meats are processed food also,no?

[@cumshotoftheweek]

mike lewis they’re also high in saturated fat.

[@DarKiRage.13]

mike lewis Don’t listen to this guy, yes vegan/mock meat is a processed food, but it has no saturated fat. Mainly the good fats. Making it way better than animal products, plus without the antibiotics, cholesterol etc...

[@AntonioMontana_7.5]

Yeah, don’t eat that shit. If you want extra protein, I’d rather choose a good quality vegan raw food protein, just make sure there isn’t any heavy metals.

[@meocats]

Vegans who ate processed meats and sat on a couch all day lived longer than meat eating athletes in one study.

[@cdoedayn]

Great video! Your approach to this topic is fantastic not that I relate entirely with the ethics but definitely the health aspect of reducing animal products. Keep it up!

[@RickyVids2001]

What trouble are you having with the ethical argument?

[@cdoedayn]

@@RickyVids2001 I don't remember where I was going with the above considering it's a 3 year old comment but I pretty much agree with everything Alex said in the video

[@jackb5338]

I agree with a lot of your points, but the pasture raised grass fed is worse for the environment despite the health and ethic benefits. However drastically reducing meat consumption would considerably would reduce the environmental impact. It would take the entirety of North America/central to supply just the USpasture raised farms due to the immense amount of land used for grazing, for current consumption levels. Also grass fed cows produce more methane, which due to its chemical bonds stores more energy and thus heat than co2, due to the way cows digest grass. Anyway nice video, been here since you had 15,000 subs, bought naturally enchanted last year, I’ll keep watchin.

[@andrewreed1329]

not true, perhaps there are too many peeps as well

[@maddoggydizzle]

I agree with you 1000% percent. I hate giving myself a label, I eat vegetarian about 90% of the time but like you I won't refuse someone's food, I'll just eat less meat. I think by putting such strict guidelines on it that can scare people away and make them not want to try. I also agree that for certain cultures like the traditional Inuit who eat wild meat is totally respectable. At the end of the day someone could take it so far and you could question their use of plastic or driving or flying.. all of that resulted in habitat destruction which killed insects and mammals.... but if you're conscience and try to recycle and reuse and do the least damage without completely restricting yourself of any pleasure (in moderation) then you're doing a great job. Thanks for this man!

[@casey2709]

Would your novice program be fine for a girl or would you change anything around?

[@vilhelmkron7455]

Casey its fine. just get in the calories

[@cianmg6352]

Props Alex! This is an educated and informed view of veganism - a voice that is often clouded over with vegan extremism. There should not be an us versus them mentality or even an "us" for that matter. Your thoughts on hunting, judgement of others, and moderation are very much the way forward and to a collective awareness and greater appreciation for the food we eat.