Here's my summary of this 2 hour video: Nimai Delgado was vegetarian from birth and, when he was first introduced to the concept of veganism, he was immediately turned off by the condescending attitude of a vegan activist 39:57 . But then he went vegan when his mom shared a video about what goes on in dairy farms 41:28 . He went to his first bodybuilding competition (International Natural Bodybuilding Association - Men's Physique), won 1st place in all of the categories where he competed 57:17 , and then decided to help other people be vegan bodybuilders 1:01:00 . He earned his Pro Card in 2017, by getting 1st place at the USA Championships - Men’s Physique Class C 1:11:29 and now he's training for the Olympia title 1:12:53 . The benefits of a vegan diet are better digestion and a faster recovery time 1:02:12 . Nimai's passion for spreading veganism really started when a random person told him that he saved his mom's life, who was suffering from diabetes 1:15:22 . He weighs 180 lbs and keeps his protein intake between 150 g and 160 g 1:37:47 . He gets 20-25% of calories from fat and 50-60% of calories from carbs, and avoids oil and highly processed vegan food 1:42:45 . He supplements his diet with protein powder, BCAA's, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, and sometimes creatine 1:45:15 . He never took steroids 1:48:35.

@ryangee7354

6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thank you!

@Neiwun

6 жыл бұрын

In our society, in order to accuse someone of something, you need proof. Without that, the accuser is merely exposing their jealousy or their hatred. Even Vegan Gains did a video on whether Nimai is natty or not, and he made some very good arguments for why we can't tell if Nimai took steroids or not ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5ytrJSYcsiTmNo.html ). This is the only reasonable stance to take because nobody has concrete PROOF.

@japanluv

6 жыл бұрын

Mike C Thank you for taking time to do this:D

@SladeShadows

6 жыл бұрын

180lbs wtf

@saturn6020

6 жыл бұрын

Just at first glance a while back, I could tell he's not natty. I'm a female, I'm not jealous of his "gains," therefore, not saying it out of jealousy. Saying it out of disgust and frustration that unnatural vegan athletes attribute their gains to veganism, when anabolics have so much to do with it. I watched from the 1:48:35 mark you listed (through 1:54:59) and HE NEVER SAYS HE NEVER TOOK STEROIDS, he just emphasizes that others continue to set the bar low and accuse others. One thing he did say that certainly is true, though, is that it's not his job to convince anyone (1:48:57), and as long as he competes in the IFBB he'll never have to. Interesting that he picked them to compete with instead of a natural, drug-tested organization like IFPA, IPE, OCB Pro, etc. If, as he says, integrity is so important to him, why does he affiliate himself with an organization that allows anabolics?

Just came to comment and like! No time to listen/watch yet but I’m sooo excited for this. Love you two!

@RedPillVegan

6 жыл бұрын

Simnett Nutrition vote here for Derek Simnett on Rich Roll podcast !

@christelleh3892

6 жыл бұрын

Red Pill Vegan, I’d watch/listen to that!

@619WISHY

6 жыл бұрын

Red Pill Vegan Hell Yea

@brendanbrown4813

6 жыл бұрын

So many great people!

@ing2864

6 жыл бұрын

Simnett Nutrition as a result of this I went to listen to your interview on generation v podcast. Great to have a new podcast to listen to. Nice interview 👍

Wow, that was a really good podcast. I'm 14 and turning into veganism and I'm going to show my mom that I'll build muscle without dairy or meat

@baltetomboy8328

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing to hear dude! You can do it!

@LinusBerglund

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget B12.

@SnakeEngine

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget steroids.

@alwaysrightnopointinarguing

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been Vegan for 30 years, Vegetarian at 14. I didn’t get much support from my parents when I was younger but I persevered. My advice to you is train consistently, stick to whole foods and try to plan your meals ahead of time. The beauty of the internet is there is so much information at your fingertips so you have that advantage over when I started. I know your comment was from a while back but hope things are going well!

@SnakeEngine

Жыл бұрын

@@alwaysrightnopointinarguing And there is even more misinformation, that's the problem with internet.

I’m obsessed with how humble and composed he is for his age. Make more humans like this!

@bellakim9404

Жыл бұрын

He's humble & composed because of his diet. You are what you eat (digest) and his body must do it at 100%

@olivierfigueroa4374

Жыл бұрын

@@bellakim9404bbbbbbbbbbjbbbbbbbbbbbbp Boobnbbnbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbnbjjjbbbbbbbbbbjjj nvm on On my way to to church now I’m I’m heading heading 😢😊vvv ☝️😍👋😅😞😞😞🧢😅🧢🍔😢😊😅💯🙃😢🍔😢😊😅y

@emh8861

Жыл бұрын

He was raised well.

You can't deny, Nimai Delgado is the best thing that's ever happened to the Vegan fitness industry. He's the Arnold of Vegan Bodybuilding 💪🌱 Super humble guy.

@ponnamy

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@VadimBalack

2 жыл бұрын

Steroids hrlp him to look that way not a vegan diet

@ponnamy

2 жыл бұрын

@@VadimBalack who told you that? Your senile grandma?

@georgehorlock

2 жыл бұрын

@@VadimBalack Ah okay thank you for debunking my entire nutrition qualification & practice. I'll remember that it is only anabolic steroids that builds muscles and not plant foods in the future. Going to cancel my gym membership and save some money as well. Cheers.

@ponnamy

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgehorlock Well said!

90 days of plant based whole food. Now feel why I was so dumb eating all inflammatory foods - egg, meat, milk - so long. Blessed are the people who know the goodness of plant based whole food diet

@pholbrook2277

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing it for a month now and I feel so great. I can’t believe how I great this is. It’s the best thing ever. There’s a difference too. I have a co-work is is vegan but she eats processed vegan products. I decided to eat whole foods. She said people say they feel great when they became vegan but she doesn’t. But they don’t eat processed foods, they eat whole food like I do and she doesn’t get it.

Why is it so hard to believe he is natural? I ran a 26 mile marathon every day for 100 days - completely natural. And now I am training to run 250 consecutive marathons. So many haters that can't see behind their limited point of view. Rich Roll, great interview. Nimai Delgado, thanks for inspiration. I am transitioning back to a plant based diet. This interview is great motivation.

@pholbrook2277

Жыл бұрын

I believe you because have a friend who is a natural professional body builder. They are out there.

@qonitabadegestm9989

10 ай бұрын

mY ex has massive shoulders some men are built like bulls it's not just bodybuilders (tho yes he is a bodybuilder) it's body type, it's not everyone.

@nex144

6 ай бұрын

😂 yeah for cardio but because of how big he is and even said he competed in something that doesn’t test. You could clearly see he’s lying. He’s not natural. That’s why he is famous cause of that reason. The only vegan that can get that big and ripped and not be sick.

@ykonratev

6 ай бұрын

Wow jeez idk because time and time again these people are proven to be liars? What is so hard to understand about that? Let's see what's more likely he's a complete genetic God who deviates from everything known about building muscle. Or um takes drugs..? It doesn't have to even he steroids how many supplements does he take? Trt?

19:30 _"are these my core values, or are these just the values I've always known because my parents were impressing them upon me?"_ Everyone should relate to this question.

@sash0047

4 жыл бұрын

Not just food choices, actually everything.

@mpelletier62

4 жыл бұрын

@@sash0047 especially religion

@FutureVegan

3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more with this.

I love this conversation. Thanks so much. Informative & inspiring. Nimal & Rich, keep up the good work. I became a vegetarian about 45 years ago. I became vegan about 25 years ago. I eat a nutrient rich whole food diet. I don't eat processed foods. At age 79 I am still working & exercising. I work in retail. I am on my feet for the whole shift. There's no sitting in retail. Most of my co-workers are in their early twenties. One of my co-workers asked me what my favorite fast food is. Without hesitating, I replied, "Fruit." Her mouth dropped. "Fruit!" she exclaimed. I told her fruit is the ultimate fast food. It's ready to eat. It's perfect. I could just see the wheels turning in her head. She couldn't wrap her mind around it. Anyway, you guys are reaching a lot of people & are a force for good.

@clarawojciechowski4448

Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Inspiring for me. Have been on the fence about plant base, meat and dairy yada,yada,yada. Loving the wholesomeness,the taste of All choices I have now.thanx 4 podcast..good info

@SuperDodoe

11 ай бұрын

Sad part is that Nimai not telling the truth about his steroid use only negates all the good he's trying to spread. Come clean and then we can trust the rest

@qonitabadegestm9989

10 ай бұрын

is it sO shocking? lol..

@qonitabadegestm9989

10 ай бұрын

@@SuperDodoe this is a Vegan podcast steroids are Vegan he's still good when it comes to morality and ethics he doesn't owe us _his whole diet_ for grace's sakes

@SuperDodoe

10 ай бұрын

@@qonitabadegestm9989 yeah that all sounds good but he claimed natural and gives the impression that his muscle was built solely from eating vegan

Went vegan for performance a year ago! I can vouch for the development of consciousness over time. My initial decision to make the switch was never ethical or environmental but it certainly becomes an increasing part of it over time!

@lechsiz1642

3 жыл бұрын

vegans consist of 79% female. that alone should encourage guys to consider going vegan...plenty of thirsty women

@codystephenson3607

2 жыл бұрын

amen

This guy. Such a grounded and blessed soul, so happy for everything he is doing in the Vegan community.

This guy plus Game CHangers is the reason I went vegan. 3 months later and I’m a believer 🌱

@CroElectroStile

4 жыл бұрын

This guy is on steroids lol trust me i know XD

@stergiossavvas5109

4 жыл бұрын

@@CroElectroStile Whats that supposed to mean?99 % of professional bodybuilders are on gear and guess what,99 % of them actually eat meat.Use youe brain before saying sth lol

@relaxingaudioforchillongou488

4 жыл бұрын

@@CroElectroStile maybe

@bossman674

3 жыл бұрын

@NYC Entrepreneur what changes did you notice in your health? Did you have digestive issues or anything prior to changing?

@nakkadu

3 жыл бұрын

@@bossman674 I know your question is directed at someone else. But I can confirm the benefits of plant based diet are amazing. I'm a few weeks in and doing it properly (veg, chickpeas etc)...it's true what the annoying vegans keep going on about, energy levels and concentration is incredible.

Now I know why this guy is always so zen. Wow - great backstory unveiled, Rich!

Rich Roll is the best interviewer ever. I'm totally addicted to his channel. Love Nimai too! This was much more interesting than I expected.

Have simnett nutrition on your next podcast :)

@vonnie959

6 жыл бұрын

Quoc Huynh Yes please! Him and Crystal

@mohityadav-lt5og

5 жыл бұрын

@@vonnie959 , I want both of them kissing each other intimately.

@tedcoombs7762

5 жыл бұрын

@@mohityadav-lt5og 😂

@adrenal9664

4 жыл бұрын

@@mohityadav-lt5og 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Enjoyed listening nimai's life story🌱❤️🇮🇳❤️ Love from INDIA🇮🇳

Great stuff

@martinnhantran

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@VadimBalack

2 жыл бұрын

Soon he will be ex-vegan deterioration is real

@Dj__961

2 жыл бұрын

@@VadimBalack nope

I have a new appreciation of him. Yes, he posts pictures constantly of his body, but what he said about “why” changed my perspective of him. His childhood upbringing shines through and his parents should be proud.

@perryhart3172

Жыл бұрын

R all vegan men gay?

Rich Roll even made a chalk painting with Nimai's name on the wall. I really appreciate such welcoming hosts myself. It's great.

Great content, message, guest, and interview. You're killing it, Rich Roll! We need more of this kind of stuff in the world; messages of positivity springing forth from humble, hard-working, and genuine people.

thank you for not only being vegan, but being good humans, and perfect gentlemen too. so inspiring.

Amazing guys! Great to hear his story. Loving his mom for this ❤️ I’m thankful for his strong mind and not falling under peer pressure. He is an example and shows lessons that can teach us all.

GREAT episode!! I've been a fan of the Generation V Podcast since its inception. Nimai has such a calm demeanor and non-judgmental way of sharing his perspective. I'm very excited that he is experiencing such unparalleled success by following his passion...

What a beautiful, strong-hearted man. Thank you both for your insights & peaceful motivation 🌿💚

I would love to see Derek (Simnett Nutrition) here. But if you bring Frank Medrano man... I would freak out for sure!!!

@elsjemassyn8921

3 жыл бұрын

You mean Frank Tufano ?

This talk is amazing. I love how humble he is and how he spreads his message with such clarity.

Fantastic interview, interviewer, and interviewee. Congratulations, gentlemen, from a 33-year vegan. Well done!

This guy has the most intriguing story! Thanks Rich for sharing all these wonderful personalities on your show!

Can’t wait to watch Delgado explode when Game Changers is released! Two beautiful dudes! Great story!

you know I could faint or die from this , but I'm spinning in circles , I love you guys so much , and the show just started !

I've followed Nimai for a long time but I never knew his whole story! I love it. Great podcast!

2 weeks vegan today! I already love how it makes me feel. I support fully what Nimai is doing, so charming too. I wish everyone knew the benefits of this diet and I think more people really are turning. It's really beautiful to watch, massive hope and love.

@pholbrook2277

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’ve been vegan for 1 month now. Was just doing it to try something for a few weeks. I feel so good that I decided to continue. My mind is sharp, no more allergies, no stiffness, no brain fog and I have lots of energy. It’s amazing!

I was raising my son vegetarian. When I divorced my ex-husband my son was 6. The first meal his father gave him was a Mac Donald’s burger. My son didn’t want to eat “cows” but his dad got angry and told him I lied to him and had brainwashed him. My son caved. He lived with me 80% of the time and ate vegetarian then vegan at age 8. He is 26 and lives with his GF who grew up eating a heavy meat-centric Hispanic diet. I cook them a vegan dinner once a week. His GF is adding salads and veggies but they still eat a meat heavy diet. Nimai is a lovely human and such an important spokesperson for the vegan movement. 💜

@willd6215

6 ай бұрын

Hey, you did ur best. Good for you.

I am enjoying so much this interview and learning from this young man, I envy the way his parents raised him. Thank you!

What an awesome human being! And his story is just so interesting. I've listened to it several times, and find it so inspiring every time. Thanks Rich for this conversation! ❤

Wow !! he is so down to earth .. amazing human being ... Tnx Rich Roll for featuring Nimai👍

Love Nimai. Look forward to listening to this. Thanks, Rich!

First off I wanted to say Rich that I think your content is absolutely inspirational. Not only does it show that people can change, it shows the power and strength of the human spirit. My spirit been in a bit of a rut due to some recent hard times and I regularly look to your content for inspiration. I am pushing to go for a completely plant based diet and the benefits it provides and I am looking to get back into training once again (biking, running, lifting ). This is a message to you Rich for the amazing messages that you send out to the world and for helping me when I need to hear a voice that can kindle the power of the human spirit. Thank you Rich Roll.

@SaartjeandRufus

5 жыл бұрын

All the best to you!

He is so great and has such a good attitude! Very happy this episode was suggested to me ❤️

So much respect for your pod casts, the people who represent, and the profound messages.

I think I love him. 🤣 I thought he was just another guy with a good body but man, this guy is something 👍

Ooookkkk, it took me like two weeks to listen to this but oh my got what an amazing interview 👏🏼🎉. Just the perfect questions and then just listening and letting him speak. Truly happy I took the time 😃👍🏼

Nimai is such a quality human being!! Massive respect!! Cheers to Rich,you awesome too!!

Awesome podcast! I've been dieting the right way for 2 months now but I had a doubt about the protein intake, I got my question answered precisely during the video. Thumbs up for this awesome interview and Nimai man such an inspiring journey you're in. Keep up the good work

Loved the episode!!! Nimai we need a You Tube channel!!! No matter what keep doing your thing and spread the good message ✌🏻🥝🥒🥑🥦

So young yet so wise! Great in depth interview- thank you!

He’s so down to earth and intelligent and so nice to listen to.

It's so inspiring to get someone's biography while they are still alive and thriving. Rich you make awesome questions. I love your interview style.

Great to hear Nimai's story--so much there. Inspiring.

Best interview ever!! Love Roll, love Delgado!!! What a beautiful heart Delgado has and Roll is the best interviewer ever 🤩👏💖🌈

Just spent my morning watching this and it was worth every moment. Great talk! I’ve been 98% plant-based (occasionally eat seafood but aspire to omit it) for 14 years; the clarity and awakening to more conscious living has been amazing. I’ve recently committed to improving my fitness level and I thank you both for the inspiration to keep at it! Best wishes & blessings.

Such an amazing interview! Your interviewing skills are just TOO GOOD Rich! Very thorough and your ways of asking questions is remarkable. Keep up the good work. Thank you

WOW! The perfect combination of HEART, BRAIN and MUSCLE :) Thank you for being :)

Super cool. Much love to you both!!! Keep spreading the message of love and light!!!❤️🐾❤️

I normally don't comment on KZread videos, but this was an incredible interview by 2 amazing plant-based pioneers. Very inspiring and much respect to both of you.

What a decent chap! Love his story, love his message

Amor Argentino! Increíble conocer ésta historia. Animal rights activism is growing a lot in Argentina. So glad this podcast finally took place

Wow! What an amazing human being. And great interview, Rich Roll is a really intelligent guy.

Loved this! Go Nimai!! Totally support what you're doing. Awesome interview! 🥝🥬🥑💪

Awesome interview! I was vegan about 4 years ago and this really called me to try it again and stick with it. Thank you both 🙏🏽

Awesome video! I listened to it while working out and it was very very enlightening! You truly are a beacon of light Nimai :) Just one quick note for Rich: Don't interrupt your guests in the middle of sentences! It feels like you try to emphasise or help them say what they want to say, but it really breaks the moment and stops the flow of words from them! Peace out, Diego

What a awesome interview for someone who is trying to start a healthy life style thank you so much

Great conversation, really interesting story and loved the entire detail. Can't believe I sat through the 2 hour podcast but it was worth it!

It was awesome to hear his story and perspective on fitness and the vegan lifestyle! Excellent! Keep getting after it 🙌💪

Awesome Rich. This is truly great for the movement!

This was a very helpful interview! Every question answered. This guy was meant for this moment! So happy for him as a future resource. Also my first time on this page and he is a great interviewer! I’ll be back!

@christopherweidner3199

4 жыл бұрын

Future ex-vegan.

Really enjoyed this podcast! So much great advice! Thanks, Nimai and Rich!

What a strong, well educated and sensitive person is Nimai and what a great story. Peace + Plants to you, Rich. Great episode!

Wow, loved this podcast episode! Great conversation. I enjoyed hearing Nimai's story. Great role model in the vegan movement. :)

Great stuff. Rich is such a good interviewer.

I love Nimai..he is so kind and true to himself .Nimai you are an inspiration ...

Had the pleasure of meet my Nimai. Such a genuine and humble guy. We used to train at the same gym before he moved to Long Beach. This guy will one day win the O. Mark my words

What an incredible awesome childhood this guy have had! Very interesting show/talk.....thanks! 😉

Amazing episode! I could listen to you guys talk all day long!

What a beautiful heart you both have. Thank you for posting 🧡

This episode 🙌🏼 So informative and had me hooked the entire time! Thank you for sharing your story!

What great episode really enjoyed this and learning his story and love the mindset he has.

Loving it - lovely vibes from two of the most inspirational

This guys is living proof that you don't need meat to get bigger muscles 💪 maybe we weren't born to eat meat in the first place Look how big and strong a 🐎 horse is just from eating grass amazing

@Alex-mn5rs

Жыл бұрын

We aren’t horses. Animal products were our primary source of food for nearly one hundred millennium (some of the oldest art we have are depictions of hunts) until the agricultural revolution made vegetables a viable source of nutrition. Vegetables weren’t and still aren’t a viable replacement for the nutritional value of animal products. Our digestive system is far better equipped to break down animal protein and vitamins. Liver is the one of the most vitamin-dense food you can eat.

@BilboTBaggins

Жыл бұрын

nothing that tren cannot fix.

What a beautiful outlook on the world!

This is incredible. Nimai such a humble guy 🙌

What a humble dude, LOVED this podcast! 💕

What a beautiful human. Thank you for being on the planet. Thank you for sharing this.

Very inspiring! Love his energy and outlook on life!

Enjoyed every second of this. Just Great!

you brought the message of veganism to me! thanks

thanks for another great podcast. two good guys. this is a great one to share with people who do ask that question where do you get your protein...

Great tips, wisdom and inspiration from Nimai! -Watched it on 1.5 speed Thanks for interviewing him Rich, amazing conversation :)

Yayyyyyy...Plant protein.💚 the best way of live life..my experience. .faster recovery. .I didn't believe it until I experienced it..I'm not an athlete, but major improvement on my running. .and my overall health. .1 year Plant Base now..😊..loved to learn more about Nimai Delgado. .buen chico!!

@relaxingaudioforchillongou488

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I was getting older but my performance was better than when i was a teen.

Long podcast, watched it in parts. Loved every bit of it 🤍

That was a fantastic 2 hrs, 11 minutes and 59 seconds. Thank you!

Incredible story! Grateful that Rich Roll allowed Nimai to work through this incredible story while Rich Roll processed how it applied to him and poked at Nimai until Rich was satisfied. Fair disclosure though: I had a bit of a giggle each time I heard Rich trying to trap Nimai in a Speedo. Nimai corrected him each time, with grace. Bless him.

Its a pleasure to listen to nemai and rich 2 fucking legends! #Respect

Great podcast! Nimai inspired me to track my diet and it is really helping me increase my fitness. Thank you!

I became vegan because of you 2 guys in the game changer 🙏🙏🙏god bless Rixh Roll and Nimai Delgado, by example a lot of people around me are following because they see the changes!

Proud to have changed to a whole foods plant based diet as an ultra runner...love hearing more successful people talking about it.

So awesome! Listened to the whole thing! I hope the vegan movement continues to grow!!!

Thank you for this amazing podcast !! :)

Outstanding interview. Thanks to the both of you. Reading Finding Ultra right now. Preface blew me away. 👍

Amazing background and story. I didn't mean to watch the whole , but it was so inspiring that I didn't feel how I got to end