Venus Williams is one of the biggest tennis superstars of her generation, but did you also know she keeps a mostly plant-based diet? The famous athlete identifies as “chegan”, AKA a vegan who cheats, and she shared a few useful tips for going plant-based during a recent Happy Viking event.
Start Small
Williams is aware that switching to a plant-based diet can be intimidating if you’re eating meat on a regular basis, and she recommends taking things slow. Instead of completely ditching meat, start things off by making one of your daily meals plant-based and build from there.
Get Support
Having the support of people around you is extremely important when it comes to going plant-based. Venus was lucky enough to have this, and her whole family followed in her footsteps after she decided to go vegan. Even if your loved ones aren’t ready to do the same, words of encouragement and willingness to try vegan meals from time to time can come in handy.
Don’t Give Up
The tennis champion also believes it’s important not to quit, even if things get overwhelming. You’ll face many ups and downs during your vegan journey, but you’ll be fine as long as you don’t go back to your old ways and try to figure out what works for you.
