Yes, it’s possible to get ripped while following a vegan diet. Don’t believe us? Take Torre Washington<\/a>, a professional bodybuilder who’s followed a vegan diet since 1998, as an example. Late last year, Washington became the first vegan bodybuilder to qualify for Mr. Olympia\u2014the most prestigious competition in the sport\u2014proving that plant-based fuel can<\/em> support elite-level gains.<\/p>\n “Don’t complicate the journey and take in information from too many people,” he advises anyone interested in a vegan diet. “It\u2019s personal, so go within and recognize your ‘why’ for this journey.”<\/p>\n Washington is more than ready<\/a> to serve as the first natural vegan bodybuilder at Mr. Olympia 2026, posing as a source of inspiration for other plant-based athletes. Speaking with Men\u2019s Journal<\/em>, Washington shared a quick look at his weekly workouts and go-to protein sources during a bodybuilding prep phase.<\/p>\n c/o Torre Washington<\/p>\n (c/o Torre Washington)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “I structure my workouts around my day-to-day career, which is training and online training,” he explains. “I typically do two to three body parts a day for approximately six days out of the week. I’m more focused on bringing up any visible weak areas in my physique so that I remain symmetrical and complete.”<\/p>\n Tuesday:<\/strong> Chest, biceps, abs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Wednesday:<\/strong> Back, shoulders, triceps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n These days, protein is on everyone\u2019s mind, and the question of daily intake is even more exacerbated for someone following a plant-based diet. But Washington shuts down the naysayers who claim getting enough protein on a vegan diet is impossible, as he consistently hits 190 grams a day.<\/p>\n “The plant-based sources that do the heavy lifting are fava bean tofu, seitan, tofu, greens, and beans,” he explains. “Also, my favorite supplement: Vedge Nutrition<\/a> protein.”<\/p>\n Along with protein powder, he takes creatine<\/a> and liquid L-carnitine as daily supplements.<\/p>\n Related: We Evaluated Dozens of Protein Powders With Expert Scrutiny. These Deliver on Performance and Purity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s a quick example of what a day of eating might look like during a bodybuilding prep phase:<\/p>\n Breakfast: <\/strong>Seitan bun, almond butter, shake<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Lunch: <\/strong>Fava bean tofu, vegetables, Japanese sweet potato<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Dinner: <\/strong>Seitan bun, maple syrup, white rice, and vegetables Related: This NFL Defensive End Found Success on a 100% Vegan Diet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Men’s Journal<\/a> on Feb 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Health & Fitness<\/a> section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Shakes come into the picture when food sources are limited<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n