Eric Bartholomae

About Eric Bartholomae

Title: Professional MMA Fighter and Instructor

I have been involved with martial arts since 1997 and currently reside in San Diego, CA.  I’ve competed in dozens of Jiu Jitsu competitions here, but Muay Thai Kickboxing is my true specialty.  Yearly, I travel to Thailand where I train in some of the most brutal camps offered there and also compete in the sport professionally. In the states, I teach Muay Thai classes and give private instruction for those looking to take it to the next level.

Most importantly, I have been vegan since 1996 – The best life decision I’ve made. I discovered Vega at a trade show in Los Angeles in 2007.  I took some sample packets thinking “great, another meal replacer, just what we all need.” After trying the product and feeling the benefits, I quickly changed my attitude about it and I’ve been hooked ever since.  I wish something this great was available when I first became vegan; it would have made my early years so much easier.  Vega is an integral part of my training.  I use the Smoothie Infusion in my breakfast smoothie, eat the bars in between training sessions, and use the meal replacements as a recovery drink post workout.  Vega goes everywhere with me; to out-of-town tournaments and especially overseas to Thailand where sometimes the ‘vegan-ness’ of food can be questionable.  I’m grateful for Vega and the fact that I’m confident it will help keep me going during the years of training ahead of me.

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