My name is Tyler Abbott, I am 25 years old, and I am a former drug addict and alcoholic, I am over seven years sober, I am a competitive bodybuilder and highland games athlete..and a vegan. Sometimes I am sparring with this information, people tend to react in all sorts of different ways, but I figure it is better to own who you are, than withhold information because you don't want to somehow upset people. This is part of why I like being a vegan, whilst striving to one day be highly competitive in my disciplines...It's a contrast, and so am I (sober, mostly introverted young person, tattooed, yet emotionally sensitive and intelligent) generally speaking, within our society, I enjoy that, and I kind of enjoy upsetting people. I am not a lecturer, or didactic in nature, I truly want people to do whatever the fuck they want, I have a bunch of friends who aren't vegan and I really don't care what they do, I do what I do, and I try and set and example for other, whether they want to follow that lead or not is not up to me, nor am I emotionally invested in their commitment.
In the fitness industry I see the same shit, the same mentality, the same perspective, over and over again, I truly enjoy expressing my rebellious nature via the way I eat, being a black sheep, I want to succeed at a high level in both my sports, and I want to do it because so many people are convinced, that I am doing it the wrong way, or that it's not possible. Sadly this perspective, I do not believe is limited only to people who consume animal products, I believe a lot of people on plant based diets, non athletic, or in the beginning of their progression, do not think it is possible either...That is my drive, more than ever for the first time in my life, I feel a responsibility, to be the best version of myself possible athletically, I truly want to prove the general population wrong, and also show other people like myself, whether drug addicted, getting sober, or vegan, or any combination, that it is possible and wildly effective, to be an athlete fueled by plants.Okay, it may be a lot to take in, or may be recoiling from the computer screen as you read this, that's okay, you don't have to be a vegan...This was my choice and commitment, whatever you commit to and decide for yourself is your business. I decided to do this because it felt right to me, because I felt shitty about the fact, that I had no problem going to the grocery store, and picking up pounds of meat and animal products, but then felt sick watching animal cruelty videos, I felt shitty about the fact that the planet being seriously affected, by the consumption and production of animal products, and I could do something about that fact, and I wasn't, I felt shitty about the fact I could be more alkaline, healthier on a cellular level, reduce my risk for cancer, and heart disease, and I wasn't. The question it all boiled down to was, can I do something about it? The answer came back yes, and at that point I had no excuse, the deal was sealed when I felt better, I felt better in the gym, I looked better, and I was stronger, veganism changed me for the better...You can do whatever you want to do, and if we cross paths I will not lecture you, nor do I care if you change your ways, we will probably exchange a handshake or a hug...I just want people to see whats possible as a vegan, and help the planet, the people, and animals that live here, so you do you...and I will be over here...being healthy in my own way...getting as huge as a possibly can...and getting strong as fuck...as a vegan.-Tyler: @Therebelwolf1
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