Check out the blog post for links to everything referenced in the video: bit.ly/KrockGetBackTips Watch the complete "Getting Back On Track" Playlist here: bit.ly/KrockBackOnTrack
When you were secretly off track I too was off track and I avoided your confession because I wasn’t ready to be honest with myself. But your brave openness helped me Get my act in gear. Thank you so much
I think it is a lot easier to stick to a vegan diet if people do it for ethical reasons. That's been my experience at least. Once I learned about how our meat is made, I went vegetarian on the spot and there was no looking back. After about 6 years, I learned about the dairy, egg and honey industry and went vegan on the spot. The reason why I think it's easier for people who do it for the animals is because we stop seeing animals as food. It's kind of like if someone were to serve you a dog leg you would most likely be grossed out because you don't see dogs as food. That's how it is for vegans. We look at animal based foods the same as if it were a dog or cat since we don't discriminate against different species. Going whole food plant based on the other hand is much more difficult for me but it is getting a lot easier. My sweet tooth has always been my downfall but I'm learning to satisfy my sugar cravings with fruits. I love watching you guys! Thank you so much for making these videos!!
Ivy Belle I started on my mainly WFPB lifestyle for exactly the same ethical reasons as you by first going vegetarian for 8 years before vegan nearly 2 years ago. My love and concern for animal welfare led me to give up dairy products. Twelve months ago I began reading up on the health benefits of WFBB eating and immediately adopted this into my lifestyle. Have to be careful not to identify myself as vegan though because it stirs up angry extremist comments regarding wearing leather shoes. Jessica and Brian are a beautiful couple who have bravely put themselves out there with their weight loss journey and I love their very helpful videos and recipe tutorials.........and their love for their dogs! 😊🐾
I agree. I went vegan almost 11 years ago, for the ethics. And I'm still vegan for the animals. Meanwhile, many years ago, I found out that veganism can have a positive impact also for the planet and for my health. So, in the last few years I adopted a wfpb diet, so I can take care of my gut.
Ohh... I forgot to add the fact that I want to gain weight since... ever! And a wfpb diet it doesn't help me. =)) Even so, I don't want to make the choice to eat vegan junk food for a few grams of weight. =))
Tears started streaming down my face as I watched you two. It reminded me of what I didn't have in my romantic relationship with my boyfriend of many years. He was almost perfect, but one of the things that wasn't was that he never spoke about his childhood or coworkers or sports teammates, and he wouldn't write more than two sentences at a time. He was emotionally unavailable. I think he has a fearful-avoidant attachment style. Watching the way Brian responds to you and makes eye contact with you reminds me of what I had missed out on for all those years. I wish I had the kind of supportive relationship and warm glances that you have in yours.
❤️❤️❤️ I totally get this. I know exactly what you mean about people who are “emotionally unavailable.” That is one thing Brian and I have always had that was more important to me than anything else in a relationship. If we can communicate on a deeper level, we can get through anything. I’m sorry you went through that.
Just to confirm, this IS really helping! After major weight loss success and keeping it off for 2 1/2 years, 25 lbs creeped back on me. I’m only down 7, but I’m back on track. Your tips were spot on and something to remember. Don’t give up, be kind to yourself, remember your new foundation....don’t lose weight to go back to eating crap! Thank you for being brave and putting this out there.
What do you mean your 'only down 7'...you earned every ounce of that..be proud, celebrate, and continue to make good choices. Your doing amazing in this stressful time 💟💟
loribelle 44 : OMG that's MY story exactly! I'm almost ashamed to admit it to myself, but it's true. I'm already vegan and follow the 8/16 fasting regime, but where I went wrong is going off the 3 meals a day schedule and cramming as many calories into that time period as I could .. eating till I was so full I could barely walk. Shame on me! I think what I'll do is still allow myself some carbs (my weakness), but limit them to the main meal as well as change up my menus more. Glad I'm not the only one .. really. No time like the present to get back on the horse. 💜
Love the honesty guys, I’ve had several what I call “crack head moments” like hiding in my car in the Walmart parking lot while scarfing down half a dozen mundane Walmart doughnuts...and instantly regretting it
I've done this so many times. And the worst thing is I know they're not anywhere near worth the calories. If they were really special, amazing super fancy donuts I'd feel better. But just crappy ones... Urgg so not worth it... But time again it happens
Sharing your set back is being truthful and shows that you are human and not fake. I appreciate it because I know how hard it is for me to keep on track. Glad to know I'm not alone.
LIKE to the hundredth power. You guys, this was one of my favorite videos ever! The tips are excellent, and your honesty and vulnerability, Jessica, was so relatable and engaging!! Thank you, Great job!!
Hey Brian and Jessica - I love your content and love you being real and honest about all your successes and failures. I joined you on this road to being healthy last July 1st after decades of sabotaging myself, thinking I was eating healthy by buying/growing organic only, but never was able to admit that the food was running the show, not me, always making excuses and ignoring the advice of people like McDougall, Fuhrman, Esselstyn and others. Now at 63, I am finally in control and have lost 55 pounds so far and counting to my goal weight of 135 (at 5'7" that's 100 lbs for the first 5 feet plus 5 lbs for every inch after). I have learned so much from you two and I love your recipes Brian, especially the chili. I have to say that once I got past my first holiday craving of turkey (just one piece was all I wanted and I ALMOST went next door to crash my neighbors family Christmas dinner to get it!), this lifestyle has been so natural and pretty easy for the most part. Here are a few of my own tips that have helped me immensely. The first is My Cravings List - a list of all the things I miss or "think" I want to taste again, and that goes right on the fridge where I can see it. When I have a craving for something, it first goes on the list. I then talk myself out of it - out loud, not just in my head. You've got to get it out of your head. Once I get past it, I can then cross it off the list and move on. I once stood in front of the ice cream freezer at the grocery store wanting so badly to get a butterscotch swirl sundae on offer (in spite of being lactose intolerant) and was deep in a conversation with myself, "You know it's going to make you sick for at least 3 days with joint pain, nausea, bloating, and all the rest. Do you know how many calories are in that thing? It's going to clog your arteries so bad you can have a heart attack before you get a chance to lick out the container. Do you really want to do this to yourself? Is it really going to be worth it? Walk away! Just walk away!" I turned around and there was a woman standing there who said to me, "Thanks, I needed that!" So getting it out of your head can actually benefit others! :) Secondly, I have house rules that I do not waver from, EVER! Nothing on that list can come into the house or anything remotely resembling them - that includes anything that family, friends, or neighbors offer, and I mean NOTHING, NO EXCEPTIONS! If it isn't in the house, I can't eat it! The third tip is my favorite - a modified "Dolly Diet" by Dolly Parton - Her rule is to eat what you want, but only a couple of bites and give the rest away or throw it away. I modified that for myself to "Just One Bite," with the caveat that I myself cannot buy, make, or bake it. I beg it off of a friend or family member, then walk away from it. So far I have only had to use the One Bite rule a few times, as the longer you are in this the less you really truly crave, especially when you admit to yourself just how eating those things will make you feel physically and emotionally. (Chocolate chip cookies - love em, but they surely do hate me - nothing but a heartburn nightmare!) Just knowing that there is no such thing as a cheat day and even if I do have my One Bite, I am not sabotaging myself, it takes all the pressure off. Keep up the good work and we are all rooting for you. You are an inspiration! Debora
It really has to be a mind reset. Every time my sister goes on a "diet" she counts the days till she has a reason to have a cheat day (birthday, anniversary, or holiday) and what she will eat. It makes me sad that this will never work for her. I love her and I would love to help her rethink her attitude towards food.
8:19 - same thing happened to my husband and I when we tried to shop smoking. He confessed to having a smoke at work, I said, "Where's mine???" But happily smoke-free for 11 years now. I love you two, thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you - great thoughtful, insightful comments. I actually clapped when you said: Today I am stronger. Today I am ready to take anything on...' ' Now I have to do the same.
It's so cute to watch Brian like look at Jessica while she's talking and just listen & he's not trying to interject and you can tell he really loves her. Tbh it gives me hope 💗 Also the chocolate story - I just went through that! I can't have it in the house anymore.
I’m siting here eating Brains chili recipe and ready to get back on track, so this is great timing. I really love when people admit that they aren’t perfect and that they make mistakes. It seems so taboo with everyone on social media pretending like they are flawless. I always appreciate authenticity and your channel helps me believe I can achieve a lifelong dream of being a normal weight. Thank you.
This video is great! Jessica I totally get you! When you speak it so often feels like my own thoughts I struggle with. You BOTH are amazing and keep me positive. Side Note....I freaking love Tofu because of you guys. Love your recipes! Keep it up. I need you both in my life! Good Night.
#2 seemed to me to be the most important one for you. You were being so mean to yourself. So pleased that you recognised this and took action. This is so relevant for so many people.
Every morning I wake up and ask myself: What can I do today differently and better than what I did yesterday? I have given in to many cravings but because I'm not used to eating those things on a regular basis anymore, my stomach and body are rejecting those things as foreign foods and sometimes make me feel really sick (which I think is a good thing lol). Thank you for sharing your story and your honesty!! This video is helping more people than you realize! Keep up the great work!! Much love and appreciation 💕
Thank you for the honesty. I lost 33 lbs by going vegan, without even trying! I kept it off for 2 years, but now while working from home due to the virus, I've gained about 7 lbs. I'm getting so depressed. Today though, I'm putting my foot down. I have to start moving more even though I'm working, and stop grabbing junk to eat. Love your channel.
I found that when I added the ethical component to my lifestyle, it helped me tremendously. I forced myself to learn (through videos and books) how our food industry is run. Through tears and anger, I made a commitment to never eat an animal or animal product again. The line is drawn now, and I will never cross it -- because the ethical component is very strong. The harder part for me (and most vegans) is to eat a primarily whole foods diet because we are bombarded with so many delicious vegan processed foods. It's harder to fight those temptations because they are polarizing. I have to remind myself daily that my health and wellness are dependent on the whole foods I eat. Food and exercise are now my medicine for Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and weight loss/maintenance. It is a battle; but thankfully, it's not an everyday battle after eight years of living this way. It gets easier each day.
The line is drawn now and i will never cross it, well-put! -my feelings exactly. I love animals as much as people, there is no discrimination. And yes, it does get easier each day.
It was actually comforting to know that you don’t have to be perfect to reach your goal. Bumps in the road are part of life and I think it’s more important to know how to get back on track after a fall- then always being “perfect”.
Why I love Krocks in the Kitchen: New recipes that are easy to make (I'm not much of a cook, so I seldom attempt anything that isn't pretty easy); Brian has inspired me to use more spices than I've ever used before (and I've found that spices really "dress up" foods and make the even better and even make foods I didn't think I liked something I do enjoy eating); learning about kitchen implements and tools; and videos like this that help me forgive myself and not beat myself up so much when I've gone for that Oreo instead of that date when my sweet tooth is yelling.
I am so glad to hear you are back on track and back to being pleased with your accomplishments. Thank you both for continuing to post your blogs and videos as well as sharing your recipes.
Excellent tips and very timely for me. This past weekend I was completely off track. My kids meant well and made dinner for mother's day. We had roasted potatoes, but they were drenched in butter, and squash casserole covered in cheese. Then of course I couldn't pass up the strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Like a good mom, i ate everything. 😇 But today I'm ready to get back on the program.
Thank you for being SO candid and genuine. You share and not “advise” and that is sooo refreshing! I’m just starting eating healthy and your tools are soooo encouraging and inspiring- thank you for being virtual heathy friends. 🙌
Very healthy attitude for getting back on track. I always beat myself up and then it makes things worse. Of course, it’s even harder to avoid certain things when my husband has all sorts of junk in the house.
Thank you both so very much for sharing your story! I have been following you for months and you never fail to brighten my day. I’m especially thankful for this series as I’ve also been struggling with these same issues. Your explanations here and your blog post have given me the structure and encouragement that I really needed. 👍😊 Thanks for being so brave and honest! You’re the best!!
Thank you so much for sharing your wfpb journey, including your challenges. With my boyfriend's death, I am now doing my journey on my own. Following your channel and the channels of other wfpb sos-free bloggers, helps me feel less alone in navigating this lifestyle.
A very important subject! I came to the wfpb adventure to loose weight too. A nice side benefit is waking up to the plight of farm animals. I started out doing the raw til four and I lost weight and felt fantastic.Then over the years I ate more cooked foods and fats, and eating after dinner, and the weight came back. I’ve gone up and down on the great adventure. Your tips all make sense.
Thanks you both. I know many many folks are struggling with stress eating these days of quarantine, world pandemic and employment challenges... these are stressful times. Be safe
I love the adventure paradigm. I have lots of WFPB and vegan cookbooks and it's a joy to go through them and experiment, transforming all the recipes into WFPB. Looking forward to Brian's cookbook too! Keep up the great content, and thank you for your openness. All the best from Perth, Australia.
I almost had a Texas Roadhouse Ribeye today for Mother’s Day. Thank you Covid-19. I really do want to stay plant based whole food lifestyle. It is the only system that has allowed me to lose weight. I have tried other diets for years. This is working.
You might like to listen to the Rich Roll podcast or the Engine 2 podcast or Plant Proof Podcast. They're very inspirational. I really like the stories of Charlie Jabalay and of Adam Sud.
I went vegan 8 years ago (for health reasons), but managed to gain over 50 pounds anyway! Because I based every meal on what kind of pasta, rice, or bread I'd be eating because that seems to be what 90% of vegan recipes out there do, so I felt like I was doing it "right" by indulging my carb addiction. And finding out things like Oreos and Wheat Thins are "vegan", haha. It was finding YOUR channel that made me realize I needed to switch to WFPB instead and just step away from anything that comes in a package no matter what the label says! Your story is different than mine but I was drawn to how real and open you guys are, and fascinated by your transformation. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
There are really great cookbooks, ebooks, and RUclips channels with a lot of recipes or ideas, like High Carb Hannah; Lilykoi Hawaii; Ellen Fisher; Nikki Vegan; Sweet Potato Soul; Simnett Nutrition; Amanda Sevilla; Healthy Crazy Cool; Happy Healthy Vegan; Maddie Lymburner; Forks Over Knives, so much more...
I'd like to establish a healthy routine without it feeling like wearing a straightjacket. Perfectionism is an internal battle in my head! 😫 Thank you for posting your tips. It does help.
I watched this while eating oatmeal w 2T peanut butter and 2T mini semisweet chocolate chips. Try putting your chocolate in the freezer. Harder to gorge on it bc its frozen and you may even forget it's there. Food I can't keep in the house: this amazing gluten free chocolate layer cake from the freezer section of my grocery store. I'm not even gluten free, but its incredible.
Thinking about your “last hurrah” - I find it helpful to remind myself that I already know what it tastes like so I don’t need that taste, bite, whatever... Also, one of the big secrets of life is that everybody’s weird. 🤣
Jessica listening to you share about your indulgences was like listening to myself... Actually I think there are countless others just like us. Thanks for opening up and being so genuine.. love you guys so much! From the ❤️ Vicki in Virginia 😇
So happy to hear you are in such a good place now and ready to continue the adventure. You two are so inspiring and have helped me stay on track just because you are enthused about cooking and making all the plants super-tasty. Cheers!
I have not been able to stick to this. Its been a constant struggle. Plus im a horrible binge eater...and the info/help ive found for that is no help...so never feel like your letting us down. Because i watch these youtubers and I don't believe they never eat off plan..no one is perfect....i can't relate to them..so keep it up...thank you
Kudos to you and Brian! I have been off track 30 years, and I am still learning. I will say a good book, the Yoga of Eating(Charles Eisenstein) talks about how much stress we go through that we can't eat like the yogis on the mountain on one full spoon of food a day and function in a modern day life. He talks about eating food with intention, savoring every bite, etc. I had a therapist that said to put the fork down, take 4 calming breaths, calm the mind and the body, close your eyes and taste the food. If you start speeding up and shoveling like it is your last meal, put the fork down and breathe, start over calming yourself before you put more food in your mouth. Often we set limitations for ourselves and we are too hungry, emotionally we are starving, impatient with ourselves. That is when we binge and try to use food to comfort. I also can't stress this enough. Eat when you are hungry. You may be self sabotaging yourself not allowing a snack and eating only 2 meals a day. And,...another tip I got from an Obgyn that when your are craving sugary foods, eat lima beans, that you are craving complex carbs. I am proud of you both! You have inspired me to get back on track. Thank you!
So I'm at the store this afternoon and I see the cracker aisle and I think to myself, "You know, wheat thins sound really good" I start to wonder why and then I think, "Cause of Jessica, that's why!!" I never have them, but I like them. I decided to avoid that rabbit hole. Lol
It very important to be honest with yourself, your spouse, your family, and others. So good you confessed, worked through the problems and are moving forward. Happy you are back on track, and everything is on the table. Good for you.
Awwwwwwwww no thank you for reaching out to me!!! I’m actually an introvert I swear. I know I comment and I’m good at participating lol but that’s bc I love you guys!! 💚💚💚🐊🐊🐊🌱🌱🌱
Give yourself a break! You are human and we are all flawed. I appreciate your honesty because I’ve fallen off track a few times and struggled to get back on track. It’s usually my appearance and change in health that speaks loudest to me to get back right. Life is tough and especially during quarantine; it’s really difficult to eat right all the time bc my kids have the snacks. But not having the bad stuff in the house is key!
Nice vlog post. It's encouraging that you all are positive and sticking to this way of eating. I've decided that focusing on being a good WFPB cook may ultimately be more fruitful than obsessing over how many pounds I've lost.
I love this comment. I've been trying to "start" my journey since before the covid shut down. I don't live alone and have even more family interaction from just next door, so it has been hard to change my habits when being unintentionally sabotaged and/or overly questioned about everything I do - while completely surrounded by folks who have no where else to go. So, my latest defense mechanism has been to just say things to them (and to myself) like: "all I'm trying to do is to learn a new way of cooking," "I learned to cook with oil, now I'm learning to cook without," "I learned to drink coffee with milk and lots of sweetener, now I'm learning to cut back" (a lot).
Thank you for this, as always! Tips from someone who's "been there" are helpful, and I love that you balance them with common sense (this is what this means to me / how I apply it, you need to find what works for you / how you should apply it). We all have our mind triggers / traps that generally come from out-dated defense mechanisms that may no longer "protect" us, but are entrenched in our subconscious. We also have our mind tricks that we play, supposedly in our own interest, but usually they are self-sabotaging. Self-awareness can be a painful process, and when we realize it is a never-ending quest we can get discouraged. Videos like this help remind us of it's importance and our pride in seeing a "friend" have the courage to do so is motivating to us. Much love.
The too rigid tip is SO true! You don't want to end up with an eating disorder. And when you said you were going to try and go 100% vegan, I was worried about what you are describing happening. Because I've done the same thing when I get into "diet" mentality. I'm glad you are talking about this! I'm trying to be less hard on myself this week. Time to pick myself back up :)
Great video! I have loved every recipe I have tried so far from the healthspan solution book! I like the idea of R&A also, but I gotta tell ya, Brian's chili is the freaking Bomb! That is my most favoritest recipe ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I feel like the Healthspan Solution recipes has been a good tool for you guys. Sparked some passion for sure. I can’t wait to see more recipes from you guys too!
I just discovered you guys! What a refreshing and warm couple you are. I am mostly vegetarian but want to eat more vegan and love your ideas to stay on track because we all have our weaknesses!. Btw, there is a lovely channel called The Happy Pear which you probably know. Irish twins with your kind of enthusiasm and fabulous recipes
My husband loves ice cream and sweets but not very often. 3-4 times I finished all his ice cream and had to go to the supermarket again and again to buy it so that he would find it in the freezer. Every time I promised that I wouldn't do that again and yet ... it happened again. ... but now I'm clean! I'm starting my breakfast with raw veggies and fresh fruits (cucumber, carrot, celery sticks, apples, oranges) and make sure that I have a good source of starch ready like oatmeal or potatoes. I also prepare beans or other legumes in batch. In a week I've lost 6 pounds! That hadn't happened for a long time and my skin has become incredibly soft and hydrated.
Love you guys. You are super generous in being public about your vulnerabilities as well. It is interesting how some folk can switch to WFPB and never have craves etc and others do. Personally I found helpful to understand why I was overeating and having craves then I could understand ,accept myself and work with myself. I also read that for some people specific food craves may indicate a deficiency eg chromium ..chocolate craves. If hidden deep in the back of our minds is a secret crave but we have to keep fighting it, that takes so much emotional energy and it will break out eventually. If for whatever reason the cause of our food craves does not go away and we must master it every day. We will eventually break out. So celebrate everyday as a success. I read in a really old book: Know yourself, accept yourself and work with yourself. You guys love each other so much and you want the best for each other. Life is learning, growing and understanding. There has only been one Perfect Person. So loving ourselves in the right way is so important. For me, you guys are an inspiration not because you are successful but because you are real and care about others. Keep experimenting and reviewing and creating. Consider where you are now compared with 3 years ago. Experience and wisdom. God bless you both. Pam Tasmania
❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this video❤❤❤❤ Earlier back in May my A1C was at 6.3❤❤❤ And then over the summer…I’ve been eating a lot of junk with anything peanut butter x chocolate…In the past my A1C was 8.9…Love you guys!!❤❤❤❤
I fell off track about a month ago and then I found your videos and I’ve been binge watching them ever since (it was definitely meant to be). Then you inspired me to read Eat to Live to re-motivate myself and my eating habits (I’ve been vegan for 4 years, but wasn’t WFPB). Well since I finished the book, I’ve lost about 10 lbs. in about 2ish weeks. I’m averaging about a half pound a day and I feel great. I’m eating my big salad like Dr. Fuhrman said and I even got the salad chopper which is a game changer by the way! And yesterday I made your chili -yum! I guess I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story because it really does make a difference in people’s lives. This is definitely a life long change and your channel was the kick in the pants I needed to get back on track. Thanks again✌🏼
Your comments about being too rigid were great. Research has confirmed that folks who successfully change their relationship to food to maintain a healthy weight for their entire lifespan typically allow themselves 5 "off menu events" per month.
I think the same way about how I want to lose the weight so I can go back to eating normal. But that’s insane because going back to eating “normal” isn’t normal. When I think about it as you said I have to stop thinking that how I ate before plant base was good because it was crap. That’s how I ended up like I am. Thanks for that clarity.
Food Addiction is as true of an addiction as alcoholism or drug addiction. Would you tell an alcoholic that they could have one beer a day. No. They have to completely abstain from all alcohol. You may need to completely stop eating chocolate. Chocolate is a trigger for you. We all have our triggers. Mine is crunchy, salty stuff. Once I start I keep cheating more and more. Coca- colas are also a trigger for me.
I think those are all great advice! We, as humans, tend to be far too hard on ourselves. I can fail for a minute bit I know I can also succeed for a lifetime.
Check out the blog post for links to everything referenced in the video: bit.ly/KrockGetBackTips
Watch the complete "Getting Back On Track" Playlist here: bit.ly/KrockBackOnTrack
Krocks In The Kitchen can you please discuss what food issues a therapist can help with?
When you were secretly off track I too was off track and I avoided your confession because I wasn’t ready to be honest with myself. But your brave openness helped me
Get my act in gear. Thank you so much
yenta vegan Me too! I didn’t want to watch that video either. It took me three tries. Too close to home. It was exactly what I needed.
Me too, so true!! Thank you!!
Timing is a big deal, absolutely, getting myself in gear!
I think it is a lot easier to stick to a vegan diet if people do it for ethical reasons. That's been my experience at least. Once I learned about how our meat is made, I went vegetarian on the spot and there was no looking back. After about 6 years, I learned about the dairy, egg and honey industry and went vegan on the spot. The reason why I think it's easier for people who do it for the animals is because we stop seeing animals as food. It's kind of like if someone were to serve you a dog leg you would most likely be grossed out because you don't see dogs as food. That's how it is for vegans. We look at animal based foods the same as if it were a dog or cat since we don't discriminate against different species. Going whole food plant based on the other hand is much more difficult for me but it is getting a lot easier. My sweet tooth has always been my downfall but I'm learning to satisfy my sugar cravings with fruits. I love watching you guys! Thank you so much for making these videos!!
Me too. Vegan is effortless. WFPB is way more difficult. Too much delicious vegan junk food these days, lol.
@@Deb_BG, exactly!
Ivy Belle I started on my mainly WFPB lifestyle for exactly the same ethical reasons as you by first going vegetarian for 8 years before vegan nearly 2 years ago. My love and concern for animal welfare led me to give up dairy products. Twelve months ago I began reading up on the health benefits of WFBB eating and immediately adopted this into my lifestyle. Have to be careful not to identify myself as vegan though because it stirs up angry extremist comments regarding wearing leather shoes. Jessica and Brian are a beautiful couple who have bravely put themselves out there with their weight loss journey and I love their very helpful videos and recipe tutorials.........and their love for their dogs! 😊🐾
I agree. I went vegan almost 11 years ago, for the ethics. And I'm still vegan for the animals. Meanwhile, many years ago, I found out that veganism can have a positive impact also for the planet and for my health. So, in the last few years I adopted a wfpb diet, so I can take care of my gut.
Ohh... I forgot to add the fact that I want to gain weight since... ever! And a wfpb diet it doesn't help me. =)) Even so, I don't want to make the choice to eat vegan junk food for a few grams of weight. =))
Tears started streaming down my face as I watched you two. It reminded me of what I didn't have in my romantic relationship with my boyfriend of many years. He was almost perfect, but one of the things that wasn't was that he never spoke about his childhood or coworkers or sports teammates, and he wouldn't write more than two sentences at a time. He was emotionally unavailable. I think he has a fearful-avoidant attachment style. Watching the way Brian responds to you and makes eye contact with you reminds me of what I had missed out on for all those years. I wish I had the kind of supportive relationship and warm glances that you have in yours.
❤️❤️❤️ I totally get this. I know exactly what you mean about people who are “emotionally unavailable.” That is one thing Brian and I have always had that was more important to me than anything else in a relationship. If we can communicate on a deeper level, we can get through anything. I’m sorry you went through that.
Just to confirm, this IS really helping! After major weight loss success and keeping it off for 2 1/2 years, 25 lbs creeped back on me. I’m only down 7, but I’m back on track. Your tips were spot on and something to remember. Don’t give up, be kind to yourself, remember your new foundation....don’t lose weight to go back to eating crap! Thank you for being brave and putting this out there.
What do you mean your 'only down 7'...you earned every ounce of that..be proud, celebrate, and continue to make good choices. Your doing amazing in this stressful time 💟💟
@@lynn7348 Thanks, Janelle! Appreciate the support.
loribelle 44
: OMG that's MY story exactly! I'm almost ashamed to admit it to myself, but it's true. I'm already vegan and follow the 8/16 fasting regime, but where I went wrong is going off the 3 meals a day schedule and cramming as many calories into that time period as I could .. eating till I was so full I could barely walk. Shame on me! I think what I'll do is still allow myself some carbs (my weakness), but limit them to the main meal as well as change up my menus more. Glad I'm not the only one .. really. No time like the present to get back on the horse. 💜
Love the honesty guys, I’ve had several what I call “crack head moments” like hiding in my car in the Walmart parking lot while scarfing down half a dozen mundane Walmart doughnuts...and instantly regretting it
I've done this so many times. And the worst thing is I know they're not anywhere near worth the calories. If they were really special, amazing super fancy donuts I'd feel better. But just crappy ones... Urgg so not worth it... But time again it happens
Sharing your set back is being truthful and shows that you are human and not fake. I appreciate it because I know how hard it is for me to keep on track. Glad to know I'm not alone.
LIKE to the hundredth power. You guys, this was one of my favorite videos ever! The tips are excellent, and your honesty and vulnerability, Jessica, was so relatable and engaging!! Thank you, Great job!!
Thank you Lisa!! We appreciate it!
Hey Brian and Jessica - I love your content and love you being real and honest about all your successes and failures. I joined you on this road to being healthy last July 1st after decades of sabotaging myself, thinking I was eating healthy by buying/growing organic only, but never was able to admit that the food was running the show, not me, always making excuses and ignoring the advice of people like McDougall, Fuhrman, Esselstyn and others. Now at 63, I am finally in control and have lost 55 pounds so far and counting to my goal weight of 135 (at 5'7" that's 100 lbs for the first 5 feet plus 5 lbs for every inch after). I have learned so much from you two and I love your recipes Brian, especially the chili. I have to say that once I got past my first holiday craving of turkey (just one piece was all I wanted and I ALMOST went next door to crash my neighbors family Christmas dinner to get it!), this lifestyle has been so natural and pretty easy for the most part. Here are a few of my own tips that have helped me immensely.
The first is My Cravings List - a list of all the things I miss or "think" I want to taste again, and that goes right on the fridge where I can see it. When I have a craving for something, it first goes on the list. I then talk myself out of it - out loud, not just in my head. You've got to get it out of your head. Once I get past it, I can then cross it off the list and move on. I once stood in front of the ice cream freezer at the grocery store wanting so badly to get a butterscotch swirl sundae on offer (in spite of being lactose intolerant) and was deep in a conversation with myself, "You know it's going to make you sick for at least 3 days with joint pain, nausea, bloating, and all the rest. Do you know how many calories are in that thing? It's going to clog your arteries so bad you can have a heart attack before you get a chance to lick out the container. Do you really want to do this to yourself? Is it really going to be worth it? Walk away! Just walk away!" I turned around and there was a woman standing there who said to me, "Thanks, I needed that!" So getting it out of your head can actually benefit others! :)
Secondly, I have house rules that I do not waver from, EVER! Nothing on that list can come into the house or anything remotely resembling them - that includes anything that family, friends, or neighbors offer, and I mean NOTHING, NO EXCEPTIONS! If it isn't in the house, I can't eat it!
The third tip is my favorite - a modified "Dolly Diet" by Dolly Parton - Her rule is to eat what you want, but only a couple of bites and give the rest away or throw it away. I modified that for myself to "Just One Bite," with the caveat that I myself cannot buy, make, or bake it. I beg it off of a friend or family member, then walk away from it. So far I have only had to use the One Bite rule a few times, as the longer you are in this the less you really truly crave, especially when you admit to yourself just how eating those things will make you feel physically and emotionally. (Chocolate chip cookies - love em, but they surely do hate me - nothing but a heartburn nightmare!) Just knowing that there is no such thing as a cheat day and even if I do have my One Bite, I am not sabotaging myself, it takes all the pressure off. Keep up the good work and we are all rooting for you. You are an inspiration! Debora
It really has to be a mind reset. Every time my sister goes on a "diet" she counts the days till she has a reason to have a cheat day (birthday, anniversary, or holiday) and what she will eat. It makes me sad that this will never work for her. I love her and I would love to help her rethink her attitude towards food.
8:19 - same thing happened to my husband and I when we tried to shop smoking. He confessed to having a smoke at work, I said, "Where's mine???" But happily smoke-free for 11 years now. I love you two, thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you - great thoughtful, insightful comments. I actually clapped when you said: Today I am stronger. Today I am ready to take anything on...' ' Now I have to do the same.
It's so cute to watch Brian like look at Jessica while she's talking and just listen & he's not trying to interject and you can tell he really loves her. Tbh it gives me hope 💗
Also the chocolate story - I just went through that! I can't have it in the house anymore.
I’m siting here eating Brains chili recipe and ready to get back on track, so this is great timing. I really love when people admit that they aren’t perfect and that they make mistakes. It seems so taboo with everyone on social media pretending like they are flawless. I always appreciate authenticity and your channel helps me believe I can achieve a lifelong dream of being a normal weight. Thank you.
This video is great! Jessica I totally get you! When you speak it so often feels like my own thoughts I struggle with. You BOTH are amazing and keep me positive. Side Note....I freaking love Tofu because of you guys. Love your recipes! Keep it up. I need you both in my life! Good Night.
#2 seemed to me to be the most important one for you. You were being so mean to yourself. So pleased that you recognised this and took action. This is so relevant for so many people.
Every morning I wake up and ask myself: What can I do today differently and better than what I did yesterday?
I have given in to many cravings but because I'm not used to eating those things on a regular basis anymore, my stomach and body are rejecting those things as foreign foods and sometimes make me feel really sick (which I think is a good thing lol).
Thank you for sharing your story and your honesty!!
This video is helping more people than you realize!
Keep up the great work!!
Much love and appreciation 💕
Thank you for the honesty. I lost 33 lbs by going vegan, without even trying! I kept it off for 2 years, but now while working from home due to the virus, I've gained about 7 lbs. I'm getting so depressed. Today though, I'm putting my foot down. I have to start moving more even though I'm working, and stop grabbing junk to eat. Love your channel.
I love that: "The most important step is the *next* step." 👏❤️😊
You can thank Brandon Sanderson for that one. 😀
I found that when I added the ethical component to my lifestyle, it helped me tremendously. I forced myself to learn (through videos and books) how our food industry is run. Through tears and anger, I made a commitment to never eat an animal or animal product again. The line is drawn now, and I will never cross it -- because the ethical component is very strong. The harder part for me (and most vegans) is to eat a primarily whole foods diet because we are bombarded with so many delicious vegan processed foods. It's harder to fight those temptations because they are polarizing. I have to remind myself daily that my health and wellness are dependent on the whole foods I eat. Food and exercise are now my medicine for Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and weight loss/maintenance. It is a battle; but thankfully, it's not an everyday battle after eight years of living this way. It gets easier each day.
The line is drawn now and i will never cross it, well-put! -my feelings exactly. I love animals as much as people, there is no discrimination. And yes, it does get easier each day.
Well said! It's hard to go back once you make the connection.
It was actually comforting to know that you don’t have to be perfect to reach your goal. Bumps in the road are part of life and I think it’s more important to know how to get back on track after a fall- then always being “perfect”.
Why I love Krocks in the Kitchen: New recipes that are easy to make (I'm not much of a cook, so I seldom attempt anything that isn't pretty easy); Brian has inspired me to use more spices than I've ever used before (and I've found that spices really "dress up" foods and make the even better and even make foods I didn't think I liked something I do enjoy eating); learning about kitchen implements and tools; and videos like this that help me forgive myself and not beat myself up so much when I've gone for that Oreo instead of that date when my sweet tooth is yelling.
❤️❤️ thank you Jan!
I am so glad to hear you are back on track and back to being pleased with your accomplishments. Thank you both for continuing to post your blogs and videos as well as sharing your recipes.
Excellent tips and very timely for me. This past weekend I was completely off track. My kids meant well and made dinner for mother's day. We had roasted potatoes, but they were drenched in butter, and squash casserole covered in cheese. Then of course I couldn't pass up the strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Like a good mom, i ate everything. 😇 But today I'm ready to get back on the program.
At least I passed on the barbeque ribs, which were gross to me.
Awwww yeah that’s rough... they meant well 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you for being SO candid and genuine. You share and not “advise” and that is sooo refreshing! I’m just starting eating healthy and your tools are soooo encouraging and inspiring- thank you for being virtual heathy friends. 🙌
Very healthy attitude for getting back on track. I always beat myself up and then it makes things worse. Of course, it’s even harder to avoid certain things when my husband has all sorts of junk in the house.
Can't tell you how much I admire the two of you and your relationship. It's a joy seeing two people so much for one another. Thank you!
This is absolutely real life. I love your shows. Thank you for being real.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you both so very much for sharing your story! I have been following you for months and you never fail to brighten my day. I’m especially thankful for this series as I’ve also been struggling with these same issues.
Your explanations here and your blog post have given me the structure and encouragement that I really needed. 👍😊
Thanks for being so brave and honest! You’re the best!!
Thank you so much for sharing your wfpb journey, including your challenges. With my boyfriend's death, I am now doing my journey on my own. Following your channel and the channels of other wfpb sos-free bloggers, helps me feel less alone in navigating this lifestyle.
Tip #10: Listen to Jessica's strategies for staying on track every Sunday to help me recommit to my eating goals.
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A very important subject! I came to the wfpb adventure to loose weight too. A nice side benefit is waking up to the plight of farm animals. I started out doing the raw til four and I lost weight and felt fantastic.Then over the years I ate more cooked foods and fats, and eating after dinner, and the weight came back. I’ve gone up and down on the great adventure. Your tips all make sense.
Thanks you both. I know many many folks are struggling with stress eating these days of quarantine, world pandemic and employment challenges... these are stressful times. Be safe
I love the adventure paradigm. I have lots of WFPB and vegan cookbooks and it's a joy to go through them and experiment, transforming all the recipes into WFPB. Looking forward to Brian's cookbook too! Keep up the great content, and thank you for your openness. All the best from Perth, Australia.
Yup all of them are right on. But for me#5 hit me.. thanks guys! I appreciate this video
I almost had a Texas Roadhouse Ribeye today for Mother’s Day. Thank you Covid-19. I really do want to stay plant based whole food lifestyle. It is the only system that has allowed me to lose weight. I have tried other diets for years. This is working.
You might like to listen to the Rich Roll podcast or the Engine 2 podcast or Plant Proof Podcast. They're very inspirational. I really like the stories of Charlie Jabalay and of Adam Sud.
It takes a lot of wisdom and vulnerability to own all of your truth! Thanks again for being real!!!💐
Thank you Wendi 🙏
I went vegan 8 years ago (for health reasons), but managed to gain over 50 pounds anyway! Because I based every meal on what kind of pasta, rice, or bread I'd be eating because that seems to be what 90% of vegan recipes out there do, so I felt like I was doing it "right" by indulging my carb addiction. And finding out things like Oreos and Wheat Thins are "vegan", haha. It was finding YOUR channel that made me realize I needed to switch to WFPB instead and just step away from anything that comes in a package no matter what the label says! Your story is different than mine but I was drawn to how real and open you guys are, and fascinated by your transformation. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
There are really great cookbooks, ebooks, and RUclips channels with a lot of recipes or ideas, like High Carb Hannah; Lilykoi Hawaii; Ellen Fisher; Nikki Vegan; Sweet Potato Soul; Simnett Nutrition; Amanda Sevilla; Healthy Crazy Cool; Happy Healthy Vegan; Maddie Lymburner; Forks Over Knives, so much more...
The struggle is real and I appreciate you sharing. Thanks, I need to get on track and listening help reinvigorate the motivation I need.
Thank you for being REAL! Love you guys and your videos. 💜
I'd like to establish a healthy routine without it feeling like wearing a straightjacket. Perfectionism is an internal battle in my head! 😫 Thank you for posting your tips. It does help.
Ignore negative comments! You’ve helped so many people, including me! Love you guys! 💕
I watched this while eating oatmeal w 2T peanut butter and 2T mini semisweet chocolate chips.
Try putting your chocolate in the freezer. Harder to gorge on it bc its frozen and you may even forget it's there.
Food I can't keep in the house: this amazing gluten free chocolate layer cake from the freezer section of my grocery store. I'm not even gluten free, but its incredible.
Thinking about your “last hurrah” - I find it helpful to remind myself that I already know what it tastes like so I don’t need that taste, bite, whatever...
Also, one of the big secrets of life is that everybody’s weird. 🤣
I always say "everyone thinks they are normal" because everyone's definition of normal is personal, but in reality everyone is just WEIRD LOL
It’s different because you know in your soul this is the best way, and the sad diet is tasty, but self destructive and defeating.
Jessica listening to you share about your indulgences was like listening to myself... Actually I think there are countless others just like us. Thanks for opening up and being so genuine.. love you guys so much! From the ❤️ Vicki in Virginia 😇
No one is perfect. We're all only human. I appreciate your honesty!
So happy to hear you are in such a good place now and ready to continue the adventure. You two are so inspiring and have helped me stay on track just because you are enthused about cooking and making all the plants super-tasty. Cheers!
I have not been able to stick to this. Its been a constant struggle. Plus im a horrible binge eater...and the info/help ive found for that is no help...so never feel like your letting us down. Because i watch these youtubers and I don't believe they never eat off plan..no one is perfect....i can't relate to them..so keep it up...thank you
you are doing it again! your honesty is so helpful! we have all been in your shoes. I am not as brave s you in being so honest. keep up the good work!
Nice chat. Everyone who has struggled with eating has done most everything you have described. Great thoughtful tips. Thank you.
These videos are so helpful! Thank you! I just received my copy of Healthspan Solutions today! I've been binging their podcasts.
Love, love, LOVE this channel. These folks are real! Thank you for the amazing help, and recipes. 😁
Thanks Roman!!
I just popped over after watching your recent ‘not confession’ video. I need this motivation again 👍
Kudos to you and Brian! I have been off track 30 years, and I am still learning. I will say a good book, the Yoga of Eating(Charles Eisenstein) talks about how much stress we go through that we can't eat like the yogis on the mountain on one full spoon of food a day and function in a modern day life. He talks about eating food with intention, savoring every bite, etc. I had a therapist that said to put the fork down, take 4 calming breaths, calm the mind and the body, close your eyes and taste the food. If you start speeding up and shoveling like it is your last meal, put the fork down and breathe, start over calming yourself before you put more food in your mouth. Often we set limitations for ourselves and we are too hungry, emotionally we are starving, impatient with ourselves. That is when we binge and try to use food to comfort. I also can't stress this enough. Eat when you are hungry. You may be self sabotaging yourself not allowing a snack and eating only 2 meals a day. And,...another tip I got from an Obgyn that when your are craving sugary foods, eat lima beans, that you are craving complex carbs. I am proud of you both! You have inspired me to get back on track. Thank you!
So I'm at the store this afternoon and I see the cracker aisle and I think to myself, "You know, wheat thins sound really good" I start to wonder why and then I think, "Cause of Jessica, that's why!!" I never have them, but I like them. I decided to avoid that rabbit hole. Lol
Ooooh nooooo don’t doooo it hahaha
It very important to be honest with yourself, your spouse, your family, and others. So good you confessed, worked through the problems and are moving forward. Happy you are back on track, and everything is on the table. Good for you.
Awwwwwwwww no thank you for reaching out to me!!! I’m actually an introvert I swear. I know I comment and I’m good at participating lol but that’s bc I love you guys!! 💚💚💚🐊🐊🐊🌱🌱🌱
I'm so glad that I came across the "What The Health" documentary back in February 2019 (2/6/2019) on Netflix. Great decision! 👌
You guys are the best! Thank you so much for all you do!! I love your honesty! Wonderful couple!!!
Thanks Mary!
Your videos help me. I've also am were you were. I appreciate all your honesty. Thank you, thank you.
Thank you!!
Give yourself a break! You are human and we are all flawed. I appreciate your honesty because I’ve fallen off track a few times and struggled to get back on track. It’s usually my appearance and change in health that speaks loudest to me to get back right. Life is tough and especially during quarantine; it’s really difficult to eat right all the time bc my kids have the snacks. But not having the bad stuff in the house is key!
Nice vlog post. It's encouraging that you all are positive and sticking to this way of eating. I've decided that focusing on being a good WFPB cook may ultimately be more fruitful than obsessing over how many pounds I've lost.
I love this comment. I've been trying to "start" my journey since before the covid shut down. I don't live alone and have even more family interaction from just next door, so it has been hard to change my habits when being unintentionally sabotaged and/or overly questioned about everything I do - while completely surrounded by folks who have no where else to go. So, my latest defense mechanism has been to just say things to them (and to myself) like: "all I'm trying to do is to learn a new way of cooking," "I learned to cook with oil, now I'm learning to cook without," "I learned to drink coffee with milk and lots of sweetener, now I'm learning to cut back" (a lot).
Enjoyed your candid series. Its really hard to open up to strangers. Keep being honest and weird ;)
Thank you for the open conversations. You two are so encouraging to new people. Keep up the great work and know you are appreciated.
You read my mind with “if I have a little snack I just want more”. Just getting back on track so this video was awesome!
Ya that first confession vid was pretty raw. You can sense the emotions and anxiety. 😔😔😔
Thank you for your transparency. I relate 100% and it feels good to know I am not the only one who struggles with the same thing.
Thank you for this, as always! Tips from someone who's "been there" are helpful, and I love that you balance them with common sense (this is what this means to me / how I apply it, you need to find what works for you / how you should apply it). We all have our mind triggers / traps that generally come from out-dated defense mechanisms that may no longer "protect" us, but are entrenched in our subconscious. We also have our mind tricks that we play, supposedly in our own interest, but usually they are self-sabotaging. Self-awareness can be a painful process, and when we realize it is a never-ending quest we can get discouraged. Videos like this help remind us of it's importance and our pride in seeing a "friend" have the courage to do so is motivating to us. Much love.
This was fun and very helpful. Keep going guys!
Thank you!
Deserts are only fun if you're going through them on a horse with no name.
I've been there. 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much Jessica. I love these tips!!!🙆♀️
The too rigid tip is SO true! You don't want to end up with an eating disorder. And when you said you were going to try and go 100% vegan, I was worried about what you are describing happening. Because I've done the same thing when I get into "diet" mentality. I'm glad you are talking about this! I'm trying to be less hard on myself this week. Time to pick myself back up :)
Excellent tips. I wrote them all down. Stay safe. Stay well.
Thank you so much for the raw honesty. I can identify with a lot of things you said. You are an inspiration.
Great video! I have loved every recipe I have tried so far from the healthspan solution book! I like the idea of R&A also, but I gotta tell ya, Brian's chili is the freaking Bomb! That is my most favoritest recipe ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
sapphires Rage is there a blog where all the recipes are at?
I feel like the Healthspan Solution recipes has been a good tool for you guys. Sparked some passion for sure. I can’t wait to see more recipes from you guys too!
I just discovered you guys! What a refreshing and warm couple you are. I am mostly vegetarian but want to eat more vegan and love your ideas to stay on track because we all have our weaknesses!. Btw, there is a lovely channel called The Happy Pear which you probably know. Irish twins with your kind of enthusiasm and fabulous recipes
Great tips, thanks for sharing.
My husband loves ice cream and sweets but not very often. 3-4 times I finished all his ice cream and had to go to the supermarket again and again to buy it so that he would find it in the freezer.
Every time I promised that I wouldn't do that again and yet ... it happened again.
... but now I'm clean! I'm starting my breakfast with raw veggies and fresh fruits (cucumber, carrot, celery sticks, apples, oranges) and make sure that I have a good source of starch ready like oatmeal or potatoes. I also prepare beans or other legumes in batch.
In a week I've lost 6 pounds! That hadn't happened for a long time and my skin has
become incredibly soft and hydrated.
I’ve had so many last hoorahs! Such a mental struggle. 😣
Love you guys.
You are super generous in being public about your vulnerabilities as well.
It is interesting how some folk can switch to WFPB and never have craves etc and others do.
Personally I found helpful to understand why I was overeating and having craves then I could understand ,accept myself and work with myself.
I also read that for some people specific food craves may indicate a deficiency eg chromium ..chocolate craves.
If hidden deep in the back of our minds is a secret crave but we have to keep fighting it, that takes so much emotional energy and it will break out eventually.
If for whatever reason the cause of our food craves does not go away and we must master it every day.
We will eventually break out.
So celebrate everyday as a success.
I read in a really old book:
Know yourself, accept yourself and work with yourself.
You guys love each other so much and you want the best for each other.
Life is learning, growing and understanding.
There has only been one Perfect Person.
So loving ourselves in the right way is so important.
For me, you guys are an inspiration not because you are successful but because you are real and care about others.
Keep experimenting and reviewing and creating. Consider where you are now compared with 3 years ago.
Experience and wisdom.
God bless you both.
Pam Tasmania
Your Smoky Hummus and Sweet and Smoky Dressing are staples in our home. We make them weekly.
Having a hard time myself...thank you for your sweet honesty. I just ordered the cookbook. Thank you for your 10 tips!!
This series is very helpful. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing!
Your videos are super helpful, thank you!
❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this video❤❤❤❤ Earlier back in May my A1C was at 6.3❤❤❤ And then over the summer…I’ve been eating a lot of junk with anything peanut butter x chocolate…In the past my A1C was 8.9…Love you guys!!❤❤❤❤
I fell off track about a month ago and then I found your videos and I’ve been binge watching them ever since (it was definitely meant to be). Then you inspired me to read Eat to Live to re-motivate myself and my eating habits (I’ve been vegan for 4 years, but wasn’t WFPB). Well since I finished the book, I’ve lost about 10 lbs. in about 2ish weeks. I’m averaging about a half pound a day and I feel great. I’m eating my big salad like Dr. Fuhrman said and I even got the salad chopper which is a game changer by the way! And yesterday I made your chili -yum! I guess I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story because it really does make a difference in people’s lives. This is definitely a life long change and your channel was the kick in the pants I needed to get back on track. Thanks again✌🏼
Bravo to you! We love hearing stories like yours, they are inspiring, keep up the good work!
This is really helpful - love you both
Just finished reading the Healthspan book and have many recipes marked for future making.
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Your comments about being too rigid were great. Research has confirmed that folks who successfully change their relationship to food to maintain a healthy weight for their entire lifespan typically allow themselves 5 "off menu events" per month.
Judith Do you happen to know the study? It sounds like great reading
I think the same way about how I want to lose the weight so I can go back to eating normal. But that’s insane because going back to eating “normal” isn’t normal. When I think about it as you said I have to stop thinking that how I ate before plant base was good because it was crap. That’s how I ended up like I am. Thanks for that clarity.
You guys are great
These are good tips. Thank you.
I know I've mentioned this before, but I highly recommend listening
to The Exam Room podcast; great content!
Yes! Tip number one is so crucial! Glad you succeeded. ❤
Food Addiction is as true of an addiction as alcoholism or drug addiction. Would you tell an alcoholic that they could have one beer a day. No. They have to completely abstain from all alcohol. You may need to completely stop eating chocolate. Chocolate is a trigger for you. We all have our triggers. Mine is crunchy, salty stuff. Once I start I keep cheating more and more. Coca- colas are also a trigger for me.
So true about addiction. Thanks for the reminder!
I have ALWAYS said that food is an addiction!
Any soda is so hard for me. I have a headache or I’m tired or I’m stressed and I want Pepsi. Always.
Yep! I need to use a 12-step program (OA). Food addiction is for real.
Thank you! Sending lots of love. ❤
Thanks for sharing. The rules can be applied to anything you wish to achieve!
I think those are all great advice! We, as humans, tend to be far too hard on ourselves. I can fail for a minute bit I know I can also succeed for a lifetime.
Now I know why I love watching your videos! I have been told my whole life that i am weird too!!! Lolol.