The Bodybuilding Vegan bulk is officially on.

Today marks Day 1 of my 6-month push to reach a lean 275 lbs on a fully vegan diet- starting from a baseline weight of 237.6 lbs.

To prime my digestion and reset before the bulk, I did a fruit fast yesterday- just fresh, whole fruit to give my system a little break before diving into the calorie surplus ahead.

If you’re new here:

I’m John, aka The Bodybuilding Vegan, and I’ve been vegan for nearly 20 years, and bodybuilding for 17. But this bulk? It’s the biggest and most intense one I’ve ever attempted. And I’m bringing you along for every step of the journey- physique updates, nutrition breakdowns, training shifts, and even the “super supplements” I can’t post on social media.

First Check In: Rusty But Ready

I haven’t done a formal check-in in a while, and man… I felt it.
There were a lot of pops and cracks taking those first physique photos. 😅

It reminded me that bodybuilding isn’t just about lifting weights- it’s a full-on sport, art, and science that requires practice. And I’m definitely out of practice. These check-ins themselves are part of the process. They force you to slow down, observe, reflect, and refine. I’m rusty, sure. But I’m excited to watch these weekly check-ins evolve over time.

Current Macros:

Training Days:
370g protein, 450g carbs, 75g fat

Off Days:

370g protein, 400g carbs, 75g fat

Current Gear Protocol:

Testosterone E: 500mg weekly

Primo E: 500mg weekly

GH: 3iu in AM

What’s Coming Next

Each week, I’ll be logging:

📊 My daily weight and macros

🥗 Sample meals and food footage

🏋️‍♂️ My training split and workout clips

Next week’s post will be the first full breakdown, including:

My weight change from Week 1

Adjustments to training and nutrition

My thoughts on digestion, energy, and recovery

And more!

What Do You Want to See?

This is just the beginning, and I’m sharing it all. If there’s anything specific you most want me to cover in these updates- macros, digestion, PEDs, mindset, meals, training splits- please leave a comment and let me know. I want this series to be as valuable and unfiltered as possible for you!

And if you’re curious about how I’m tracking everything behind the scenes,

👉 Click here to preview my live bulk tracker
(weight, macros, supplements & more, updated weekly)

See you next week for the first full breakdown. Let’s get to work!

See my Week 1 Update Here!