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A Little Increase in Pressure
We’ve spent the past few months focused on growth - eating more, lifting heavy, and letting my body fill out. Now begins the next process: slowly pulling back on food, increasing cardio, and watching the shape underneath start to come through. Hopefully, we start to see some of that summer growth pop through the surface.
Abby McCuaig
Oct 29, 20254 min read
The Seitan Breakdown: The Plant-Based Protein You Need to Know About
Looking for a clean, powerful vegan protein? Seitan delivers 20+ grams per serving, supports muscle growth, and helps the planet - no compromise required.
Abby McCuaig
Oct 24, 20254 min read
The Evolution of Plant-Based Protein: From Fringe to Fuel for Athletes
From early chalky powders to today’s high-performance blends, see how plant-based protein fuels strength, ethics, and peak performance.
Abby McCuaig
Oct 23, 20257 min read
The Warm-Up Method
Every morning in theatre school began the same way: a full 20–30 minute warm-up that stirred the body awake and sharpened the mind. Floor work, mobility exercises, and mindful stretches weren’t optional - they were the foundation for practice and performance. The goal was to prepare the body and mind for work through exercises that awaken the senses, release tension, and enhance focus. We studied the Stanislavski Method, which is primarily known as an acting technique, but th
Abby McCuaig
Oct 21, 20253 min read
Everything You Think You Know About Tofu
Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: most people don’t actually hate tofu. They hate what they think tofu represents. It’s become shorthand for restriction. For deprivation. For the idea that choosing plant-based food means giving something up: flavour, tradition, pleasure, and strength.
Abby McCuaig
Oct 19, 20255 min read
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
There are meals that feel productive, and then there are meals that feel grounding. This one lives firmly in the second category. Roasted root vegetables are what I make when I don’t want to overthink dinner, when my nervous system needs something steady, and when my body is asking for fuel that lasts. It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t demand creativity or perfection. You show up, you chop, you let the oven do the heavy lifting. By the time everything comes out caramelized a
Abby McCuaig
Oct 18, 20253 min read
What I'm Eating Lately
I was going to make this one of those 'what I eat in a day' style blog posts, but to be honest it's been a bit more flexible in off season and so I feel I'll give a more broad look at types and quantities of the foods I've been eating these last 3-4 months with a few basic examples. One thing I've learned with eating in this body-building way is that it is calculated and consistent. So I tend to alternate between a handful of go to meals where the macros can be tweaked easil
Abby McCuaig
Oct 11, 20253 min read
Growth Season Thoughts
This is essentially the first real 'growth season' I've had. And I say that not because I'm not proud of how far I've come in the past, but this is my first real period where my focus has been solely on growing instead of last time where I chose a show with a date and decided to do that show as a goal regardless as a starting point or the amount of recomposition required. Looking back there were many mistakes I made last year that I have already corrected in my growth and in
Abby McCuaig
Oct 10, 20252 min read
Starting the Blog: New Chapters
I think a part of beginning and maintaining this fitness journey, for me, has always been sharing it. When I went vegan I was sharing a lot because I was excited and passionate and that part of me has never faded. That part that loves to cultivate community in my own quiet way and lift others up around me. To put it bluntly I guess the meaninglessness of existence is hard to grapple with since we're all just struggling squishy beings drifting somewhere on a rock in space. If
Abby McCuaig
Oct 10, 20252 min read
Vegan Kitchen Essentials: How to Build an Efficient, Plant-Based Kitchen
Designing a vegan kitchen is about more than swapping out dairy or meat. It is about creating a space and a rhythm that make plant-based cooking feel effortless, joyful, and creative. Over the years, I have learned that a few thoughtful tools, pantry staples, and habits can completely transform the way you cook. What once felt like a chore becomes an enjoyable ritual where meals come together easily and flavors shine. The heart of a vegan kitchen is not the latest gadgets or
Abby McCuaig
Oct 4, 20255 min read
Sautéed Cabbage and Kale with Peanut and Garlic
Sautéed cabbage and kale cooked gently with garlic and peanut butter for a comforting, nourishing side dish that pairs beautifully with seitan or tofu.
Abby McCuaig
Oct 3, 20253 min read
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
Some recipes feel like a deep breath. This is one of those soups you make when the weather cools, when your body wants warmth, or when you’re craving something grounding but not heavy. Sweet potatoes simmered until soft, blended into a creamy, velvety soup that tastes indulgent without actually being indulgent. The kind of meal that feels like self-care, not a compromise. This version is inspired by a classic creamy sweet potato soup, but made entirely plant-based and a littl
Abby McCuaig
Sep 30, 20253 min read
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