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Why Mr. Universe Went Vegan

Posted on February 29, 2016 By 36 Comments on Why Mr. Universe Went Vegan

Some people think they cannot live without meat because it gives them strength and more power for their daily activities. Of course, they always keep saying they consume meat because of its protein it provides although there are so many other sources they could get the protein from. However, some people even think that vegans are weak forgetting that it takes much more power to stand in for what you believe than for anything else in life. Mr. Universe might be one of the best examples that being vegan doesn’t mean you need to resign to anything, not even to a super strong body. The story of Mr. Universe is really inspiring giving you his motives why he had decided to go vegan.

“Have you heard the exciting news? Well I guess the title gave it away if you hadn’t already! Yes that’s right, Mr Universe himself is vegan and he was kind enough to share some insights with us, so without further ado, let’s sit down and have a little chat with the star of the show himself, Mr Barny Du Plessis.

How did you get in to bodybuilding?

“I have always been interested in powerful muscular physiques. Even from an early age I was inspired massively by superman and all superheroes in general, in fact I’m totally inspired and overwhelmed by any person that would sacrifice their own concerns, well-being and safety for that of the greater good, justice, truth, the righteous, the less fortunate, vulnerable and the weak . This ethic resonates very deeply in me throughout my entire life and is one of my main driving forces in my life. It also helps me stay true to my moral compass.

I was totally in awe, excited and inspired by comic book hero He-Man when he and the fellow ‘masters of the universe’ first came into my reality. He, for me, was a visual representation of what I wanted to look like. His massive muscular physique inspired my quest way before I began bodybuilding. I wanted to be a hero, I still do! I wanted to be a Mr Universe and I wanted, and still want, to fight for justice, the greater good, the truth and the light. I suppose He-Man encapsulated all of these virtues.

Anyway some years passed. I lost my direction and sense of inner purpose. Mixing with a bad crowd and getting into all sorts of trouble. My life was spiraling way out of control. No discipline, direction, focus or motivation, other than bum around partying and drifting through my teenage years. Things weren’t healthy, nor good. I was very close to self-destruction as were many of the people who I was associating with. Then my inner warrior came. Spirit guides, if you can relate to this, stepped in, steering me back onto the right path.

My best friend received a Weider home gym for a Christmas present from his parents. I had not even a single clue as to what to do with the weights, what my muscles were called, what movements did what, or what exercises to do . Everything was totally new to me. However, once I saw the weights, the bench, the books, magazines and the training manual, something clicked inside me. I knew my destiny was totally connected with this weight training thing.

How or what to do was another question, but after seeing and touching the equipment, I knew this was my destiny and future. It felt completely right. The only thing that actually made me excited and it made complete sense for some reason.”

Read the full story at veganfitness.com!

Vegan Topics Tags:fitness, Mr Universe

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Comments (36) on “Why Mr. Universe Went Vegan”

  1. Renate Wobig says:
    March 1, 2016 at 2:01 am

    For the Health of it

    Reply
  2. Crystal Bertrand says:
    March 1, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Michael Picone maybe you would think about it???

    Reply
  3. Michael Picone says:
    March 1, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    Crystal, I actually tried vegan several years ago. Seriously. I lasted about two weeks and that was all I could take. I end up with this overwhelming craving for meat. When I finally abandoned the scheme, I ended up eating all of the meat I would have consumed in that two week period and then some.

    Reply
  4. Michael Picone says:
    March 1, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    I might be able to handle that. I’ll let you know.

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth Duran-Vargas says:
    March 1, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Jardiel Vargas

    Reply
  6. Laila Narsi says:
    March 1, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Akbar Aziz

    Reply
  7. Catherine Torres says:
    March 2, 2016 at 1:29 am

    Amazing! Brian Lowther Mr universe is vegan

    Reply
  8. Jo Hitz says:
    March 2, 2016 at 1:30 am

    Whether for health ir ethical reasons it all evens out. No animals will be killed to feed him.

    Reply
  9. Gabriella Townsend says:
    March 2, 2016 at 3:40 am

    Brent Townsend

    Reply
  10. Deitra Jones says:
    March 2, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Michael Picone, there’s science behind why that happens to some people. If you’re interested, I’ll share a video where a doctor explains that experience. You are not the only one. No pressure.

    Reply
  11. Karina Bull-Hanscom says:
    March 2, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Jeremy Hanscom

    Reply
  12. Lindsey Ann says:
    March 2, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Awesome article! Love everything this is about!!!

    Reply
  13. Angela Crowe says:
    March 2, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Wonderful!
    Please please consider a cruelty free diet, there a tons of great recipes that do not use animal products.

    Reply
  14. Jean Jackson Couture says:
    March 3, 2016 at 12:23 am

    Ian Rebecka Budd

    Reply
  15. Julie Malene Fusdahl says:
    March 3, 2016 at 12:48 am

    Jonathan JT Tan

    Reply
  16. Anna-Marie Fullbrook says:
    March 3, 2016 at 9:36 am

    El Fegan xxxxx

    Reply
  17. El Fegan says:
    March 3, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Il get a good read this eve, thanks for tag x

    Reply
  18. Joann Licul says:
    March 3, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Awesome!!

    Reply
  19. Nadya Kourgette says:
    March 3, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Sounds like a full-blown addiction.

    Reply
  20. Jack Keene says:
    March 3, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Probably lost his teeth

    Reply
  21. Bal Bugsie says:
    March 3, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Sabrina Ghai.

    Reply
  22. Emily Eliason says:
    March 3, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Shane Kaniela

    Reply
  23. Melissa Didyk says:
    March 4, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Nick Zervos

    Reply
  24. Beatriz Seraphim says:
    March 4, 2016 at 4:43 am

    Thomas Eduardo Procopovich

    Reply
  25. Dani Druantia Gaia says:
    March 4, 2016 at 5:10 am

    Jaime Jesus Full

    Reply
  26. Nikki V Jenkins says:
    March 4, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    Brilliant Josie and Barny x

    Reply
  27. Josie Keck says:
    March 4, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Nearly a year now ,
    Barny is my soon to be husband

    Reply
  28. Josie Keck says:
    March 4, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Lol still got all his,teeth, hair cheeky!!

    Reply
  29. Amy Haynor says:
    March 4, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Brittany Haynor Desaulniers

    Reply
  30. Alba Chang says:
    March 4, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Jose Secades

    Reply
  31. Kwenda Zako says:
    March 4, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Deitra please post the video. I’m interested

    Reply
  32. Kathryn Lovatt says:
    March 4, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Paul Kerton

    Reply
  33. Grace Whaley says:
    March 4, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Shelbie Gray

    Reply
  34. Paul Kerton says:
    March 4, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Thanks hon!

    Reply
  35. Emma Fisher says:
    March 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    Amy Dowgiel xx

    Reply
  36. Amanda Cummings says:
    March 6, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    So awesome!! 😀

    Reply

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