building consciousness through active activism
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1. Never stop dreaming and when you do, take ACTION! – You have one life, this is it.
2. Find inspiration and success, then model it–
Decide what drives and motivates you then
model success.
3. Eat consciously – Eat ethical, eat for health,
nourishment and athletic performance.
4. Practice non-judgment – Judgment stems from
a lack of understanding. Learn to be open.
5. Be the best version of yourself – Consider all
aspects of your life. Wealth, health, career,
contribution, relationships and spirituality.
Luke’s
• Endurance Athlete
• 3rd Placing Roller Coaster Trail
Run (43km)
• Ex-Professional Athlete – Short
Track Speed Skating on Ice
(Canada/Australia)
• 2013 IFBB Bikini Competitor
• Certified in Plant-Based
Nutrition
EmilieTan
1. Follow your passions – Give yourself 100% to
what makes you feel alive.
2. Makes fruits and vegetables the bulk of your nutrition - Fresh produce is humans' perfect
food.
3. Be loved for who you are - Be, and be
surrounded by people with whom you can be
yourself.
4. Strive to cause least harm to all fellow earthlings - By avoiding the consumption of animal
products and goods made in sweatshops.
5. Invest in experiences not things - At the end of
your life, it's your memories that you will
remember!
Emilie’s
• 1st Place – 2014 IFBB Victorian
State Champion (Figure,
Novice class)
• 2nd Place – 2014 IFBB O’Mara
Classic World Qualifier
• 3rd Place – 2013 IFBB Victorian
State Titles
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuilt Member
Simone Collins
1. Make the choice to change - “Choose to
improve!” Believe in yourself and start NOW!
1. Surround yourself with positivity - Actively place
yourself around people and situations that help
you to grow.
2. Make a stand - Fight for your beliefs and what
matters to you.
3. Live as ethically as you can - Why veganism is
important.
4. Give something back - Even if it’s just a smile!
Simone’s
1. Contribute - Contributing to society and the community in a positive way not only is rewarding but deepens our sense of purpose and the rewards come back two-fold. Getting out of your comfort zone is where growth and human connections are made.
1. Positive intentions result in positive action - Others will judge us for our actions, but we judge ourselves by our intentions. If our intentions are positive and well thought out, positive actions will shine through.
2. Create healthy habits - "The secret of your success is found in your daily routine."
3. Commit to being fit - Have a plan and stick to it. The flow on effect from this in all areas of your life is priceless.
4. Practice compassion - If we can't first look after the most vulnerable beings on this planet, how will we ever look after each other?
Jeremy’s
• Personal Trainer
• Endurance Athlete
• 2014 INBA Fitness Model
Competitor
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuilt Athlete
• Plant-Strong Advocate
Shani Davinia Vetter
1. How does MY life affect the world? - Considering what impact your actions OR non-actions can have on the world and the people around you.
1. Letting go and forgiving yourself - We are all human and slip-ups big and small happen to everyone.
2. Your consumer life is a tool to vote for future generations - You can make a difference. Source ethical products and plant-based foods to point your vote in the right direction.
3. Make “movement” a priority in your week - Make sweating and strength building a priority!
1. Stop relying on others to make the road easier for you - Hold yourself accountable for your goals.
Shani’s
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuilt Athlete
• Professional Photographer
• Plant-Strong Advocate
Christian Vetter
1. Get educated on what foods
you need in your diet
1. Don’t bash what you hate, share
what you love
2. Have a supportive network
Christian’s
• Yoga practitioner for 17 years (Australia, Thailand, Indonesia)
• Vegan community events organiser(RMIT, RAW Events, Evolved Generation)
• Manager of organic veggo cafes & produce departments (Realfoodscafé, Glo Health, Thomas Dux & Macro Wholefoods, Alive - San Francisco, Gwinganna- Queensland)
Lucy Stegley
1. Cultivate conscious community - Seek out people who share values and lifestyle actions that are important to you.
1. Eat ethically and from the earth - Plants channel liquid sunshine and provide the most ethical energy source. So, go to the source!
2. Avoid eating animals - There’s so many other superior options.
3. Live to laugh - Make time to kick back, have some fun, and giggle at the world’s ironies and absurdities!
4. Drink your greens - Green leafies are the forgotten food group and you will benefit from reacquainting yourselves with these nutrition powerhouses.
Lucy’s
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuilt Athlete
• Plant-Strong Advocate
• Evolved Generation Tech Guru
Aron Bury
1. Every dollar you spend is a vote for the world you want to live in - Whether it's your groceries, technology or clothes, be aware of who and what you're supporting.
1. No technology when eating with others - Be fully present and enjoy the company of those around you.
2. Think about what you are contributing to the world -You spend so much of your life at work, it would be a waste not to make it worthwhile.
3. Practice listening - Truly listen to others in conversation, it's not all about you.
4. Be empathetic - Try to understand where the other person is coming from.
Aron’s
• Owner of wholefoods health
shop Nutrition Pod
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Model
• Nutrition Coach
• 38 year old mother of 2
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuiilt Athlete
Koren Young-Sutherland
1. Embrace difference - Try something new and you just might like it.
1. Make the connection - When you sit down to eat your meal, have a moment to actually think about what (or who!) it is you are eating.
2. Incorporate plants in every meal - Make the effort. It's actually good for you!
3. Don’t stop it, swap it - There is always an enticing alternative to unhealthy foods you may be hooked on.
4. Love - Care and compassion can be selflessly shared with all species.
Koren’s
• 1st Place – 2015 WOD mate
Crossfit Bleinheim
• 3rd Place - 2014 WFF Grand prix
• Rugby player – Harlequin
Premieres
• Team Evolved Athlete
• Team Plantbuilt Athlete
Brayden Green
1. Quality over quantity - With food, too many people go overfed and undernourished. With training, give 100% to one exercise at a time to see progress.
1. Longevity over short term gains - Don’t fall for quick fixes and short cuts if you want to create sustainable changes.
2. Create the life you want - Life is too short not to try and make your dreams a reality.
3. Make a positive impact on other people’s lives -True happiness comes from seeing the happiness you can encourage in others.
4. Cherish family and friends - They will be the ones who are there to help you through life, and create the genuine experiences that are priceless.
Brayden’s
• Plant-Based Nutritionist and
Dietitian
• Bachelor of Science
(Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology)
• Master of Nutrition and
Dietetics
• Team Evolved Nutritionist
Lucy Taylor
1. Know where your food comes from - Eat seasonal, organic and locally-grown produce.
1. Eat plants not animals - For the environment, your health and the animals.
2. Live in alignment with your values - Don’t support industries and practices you disapprove of.
3. Consider your lifestyle as well as your diet - Choose cruelty-free and no animal-derived ingredients in your personal care products and clothing.
4. Respect the journey that others are on - Everyone has to start somewhere. Be a peacekeeper but also a change agent.
Lucy’s