My story is different but ends succesfully. I am 76, live in Christmas Valley OR off grid in a house I built myself. I had diabetes for 16 years since before I retired. I was overweight/obese, high blood pressure and a survivor of prostate cancer. I spend the winters in Tucson AZ as it is too cold here. On March 1, the day after I watched Forks over Knives, I decided to go Vegan, cold "turkey." I lost 25 pounds, no longer take meds for diabetes or high blood pressure. I think I may have watched over 400 hours of youtube vids re this subject matter, including multiple presentations from McDougall, Fuhrman, Esselstn and son, Campbell, Greger, Barnard, and Dean Ornish. I continue to watch more videos and use them as a support system while I dine. I am sure I will never eat another animal product in my remaining years. Thanks for putting out such refreshing videos.
Wow! You've got an incredible story! Thank you so much for sharing! It really is amazing how healing nature's foods are for us, and even more encouraging that we all have each other to connect with and learn from online! Keep it up, and keep sharing your message and inspiring others! 🙌🏻🌿❤️
Go to Nebraska! My husband is from Omaha. You guys are beautiful couple. And I am not referring to your beautiful exterior. I am looking at your insights. I see kindness, compassion, gentleness and deep caring. I wish you lots of success. And it’s exciting to see plant based lives in the heartland! My husband also was eating rolaids every day at age 18. He grew up eating ice cream for breakfast and red meat every day. At age 18 he just stopped eating hamburgers one day and he felt so much better he stopped meat altogether and never went back. We were both vegetarians already when we met in 1985. Over the years, I’ve gradually given up foods that didn’t feel “right’ or weren’t making me feel great. Eggs, then wheat, then dairy. I never even heard the word vegan back then. I’ve been visiting our family in Nebraska for 32 years and I used to just subsist on a baked potato and iceberg salad. Now there are more and more options out there. Keep up the great work! At age 54, I’m my leanest, strongest, happiest and healthiest EVER!
mimi buckles thanks for sharing a piece of your story and for your kind words! We always love connecting with those who are from the Midwest and it’s always especially exciting to hear success stories! We feel pretty lucky to have so many new grocery and restaurant options popping up very recently!! It’s definitely a game changer and great entry point for newbies! Happy Holidays!!
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm not completely plant based but my family and I are beginning our own health journey and I really enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate your understanding that life isn't about perfection. I also love your focus on family and faith in all of your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you both so much for your stories! You have come to discover these things earlier than I did! I have a similar story with the gut issues, acid reflux, etc. the doctors only prescription was eat more fiber or go buy some psyllium. For years I never linked meat, eggs, cow milk and cheese. Finally after taking a nutrition class and being introduced to some of the studies, I realized for my own health I needed to make changes in my diet.
I'll be 62 in a month. hubby and I just went vegan last July. I wish I had done this so much sooner, as I have many health issues to overcome. however, I'm so much better now than I ever thought I'd be! and I continue to get healthier!
That's great, Betty! That's the incredible thing about our bodies, is that they are totally capable of repairing themselves no matter what stage of life we're in, if we choose to treat them right! Health is our natural state! Good luck as you continue on your road to better health! :)
You guys are awesome! Everything you said is so true! I have been a thin person my entire life (due to genetics) and at the age of 47 was diagnosed with extremely high blood pressure which lasted 12 months! There is no family history of high blood pressure, and the doctors I saw told me to excercise more, cut salt, coffee & alcohol out of my diet and eat healthier. Well, I was already eating healthy and excercising, and after 12 months of making these changes, checking my blood pressure 2 times a day there was no change - my blood pressure was still through the roof! My doctor said I would have to go on medication, which I refused to do - so I went vegan instead. After 3 months my blood pressure decreased dramatically, and I've been vegan for 1 year and a half now and my daily BP readings are perfect everyday now - 'and' I have as much salt, coffee and vegan friendly wine as I want! 😁🍷
You are smart to start eating healthy at your age. The sooner people do it the better. I'm 50 years old, and someone today told me I look like I'm 30. She asked me a bunch of questions about being vegan. I told her ... living food (raw vegan) keeps you young ... and the sooner you start, the better. :D My neighbor recently said to me ... "You never get any older." I have always watched what I ate, but didn't go vegan until 6 years ago. Wish I would have started sooner. You guys are heading on a great path! You'll be looking super young when you hit 50. : )
lol same age as you guys... I began feeling SUCH a difference a couple years ago. Even though 30 isn't 40, so many people just think these aches and body issues are just parts of getting old... no. Then found out I am Celiac and dairy intolerant (which I already knew fortunately)... but WOW how diet changes a life for the better (or worse, depending on what people are consuming).
Thank u so much guys! You're so right! It's really a life style! I'm inspired by your story and relate a lot with you.I'm in that same journey . Everything began almost 3 years ago whem my son( at age 2) were oficcially diagnosed with ASD. I had to become the better version of myself asap! Those were my toughts that day...and i'm still going. Look to the future and imagine you're not there next to your son because of what you're doing to your body is not an option. i chose health. I chose life. It's been great to go along your journey. Love your videos. in partticular this one. Keep up the good work. Thanks again. Love Teresa ( From Portugal).
Hi Teresa! Thank you so very much for your kind words! We really enjoyed sharing a bit of our journey in this longer video and we're happy it was well received! :) It is so inspiring to hear stories like yours--we're so glad you've found health and happiness and wish you and your son all the best!
thank you for sharing this message and encouraging others! I found the plant based lifestyle much later in life than you but at 40 I feel better than ever. Keep sharing your positive message!
O m g! I’m screaming with joy. What About Bob? Is literally one of my favorite movies. Erin I knew you were my long lost Nebraska best friend! Hahaha :)
you two are completely awesome and love your channel! So glad you are promoting veganism and doing it healthfully the animals are suffering and so are humans from eating them! great job!
Thank you for this video, watching you from France, helping me transitioning! I hope you ll make a video about earing low carb for people like me with pcos, thank you so much!
Loved this video. My husband and I have been vegan for almost a year and a half and we feel so much better. I can't even begin to tell the benefits we have seen.
True love consists not of looking into each other's eyes but looking out in the same direction. You guys have true love :0). Thanks for sharing your wisdom and love. Lol from New Zealand.
Wow! I'm a 30 year old omaha Nebraska native. So excited to find fellow Midwest vegans. I hope omaha/Lincoln can host a veg fest in the near future. Glad I found your channel.
Hey Rachel! That's super exciting that you stumbled across our account! We Love hearing from other Nebraska plant-eaters...they're definitely a rare breed...unicorns, you might say!🤣🦄 Come to the KC Veg Fest this year and we can meet up! We agree...Omaha needs to be the next stop!🙌🏻
I'm in Nebraska too :-) It just seems a little more difficult to maintain an organic diet the further out you get from the bigger towns. I live in Gothenburg and we have to drive 35 miles to even get to a grocery store with a decent produce section.
The Kneady Homemaker it definitely is a bit more difficult in smaller towns. There are some great online resources to get organic dry foods like grains, nuts, and seeds like Thrive Market! As for produce, you just have to vote with your dollar! The more we show that there is a demand for organic, the more it will begin to be supplied! Either way, studies show that eating conventional produce is still healthful and the antioxidants and other nutrients in plants will negate the potential harmful effects of pesticides and chemicals. We say do your best and forget the rest! 😊🙌🏻
The Kneady Homemaker can you grow a little mini garden of things you definitely use on a daily or weekly basis? that might help. I'm from Vegas, and we have tons of vegan ,organic grocery stores right down the street, but I want to make a little mini garden for myself to try to save a few dollars.
Angela Hill I have a 30 x 50 foot garden and chickens, so that's not an issue. Certain organic items like grains and fruit that I can't grow just aren't available where I live. The closest (decent) organic grocery store is the Whole Foods in Lincoln, which is a 3 hour drive.
Well this is my second comment this week. Yup I’m binge watching your channel😁 My mom said “Erica’s on that diet.” I was like 😬... Mom it’s not a diet. I have learned to say I eat a plant based diet.
You guys are rocks stars :) I became a vegan plant based girl in January cold turkey because of my personality:) and I am going strong :) please can you make more videos about anxiety and how to eliminate it. Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Vegan is a Loving Lifesyle glad I am on this Loving, Beautiful Journey, Life, I love your Videos have a Wonderful Friday you are both such a Beautiful couple, love, Diana ❤️
You guys are adorable you look like the picture of health and you are a refreshing change from some of the videos out there keep up the good work and God bless
This Video ist very great! This truly is a lifestyle and I also started just in Spring this year, waking up and thinking. How is it possible that I studied Fitness and Economy to not know exactly what exactly I eat and what's in it. There is such a bad thinking about especially guys in this case who are "not real man" if they don't eat a real steak or can't drink an alcohol. Why does the media and the education at school canteens and everywhere force us people to this things? Also I remember when I was younger, I never liked to eat at the school and the after school place because the carrots, übrigens. wouldn't even look like carrots because they were round... and also the consistency was so disgustingly soft... i just didn't eat that lunch and when I told my mom to tell them its crap and doednt taste good. They said that they will check themselves and it is normal, so they told me i I have never had cooked carrots before? And I was like yes i know steamed ones and fresh ones and maybe also little cooked ones in a soup but not so soft and awful from the taste... Tasted like anything really anything soft... disgusting. Well I hjope this system will change one day to better and especially teach people in school different subjects. Preferably "BodyScieene" I'd call it... that's dream to get the education to change there. But before I need to feel confident with having enoough knowledge to get to argument logically and truthfully. So this video was very inspiring! Looking forward to learn also more from you and your knowledge! Thank you a lot and keep going! All the best from me! :)
Hey Erin and Dusty, thank you for being so refreshing in the world of Vegan RUclipsrs, and as someone who lives in the Mid-West (Iowa) I love being able to hear from Vegans that aren't just in warmer climates. Just started my vegan health journey, cant wait to continue to be inspired by you guys. :-)
Hey Whitney! Thank you so much for your support! Let us know if you have any requests for what you'd like to see on our channel that might help you successfully navigate your transition to better health! Midwest is Best!🌿😉🙌🏻
Wow! I can relate to your anxiety over your health. I got sucked down that vortex and barely pulled myself out. I was constantly terrified. I'm so glad you are well now.
awesome video very inspirational! It was cool to see how you guys aren't perfect and how you share that. It's also cool to see that you guys relate to your viewers and you're not just these perfect people but you still struggle and you have things that you're still working on. Thanks for the awesome encouragement!
wow!!! What an a amazing story and a blessing that you two are on this journey together.💕 Just subscribed ! I lived in Omaha for a lot of my life and hearing you guys talk and say "you know" all the time totally reminded me of Nebraska! ❤❤
Hi, just found your videos and really have enjoyed them very much!! On a side note, I'm 50 and feel better than whenI I was in my twenties. I have been on a plant-based diet for 5 years. significantly lowered my cholesterol level and digestive issues and feel amazing. I picked up running at the same time because of my new found energy and have won several medals in my age group. I don't push it on others but it's become even more difficult to see my loved ones especially my kids still eating the SAD. I cook for them, have introduced them to several videos but nothing resonates with them. It was a pretty easy transition for me, just made sense and I know you can't change everyone but it's still hard to see my kids eating this way :(
Hey Jennifer! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos! We feel the same...it seems that the people you wish you could change the most are the most difficult ones to get through to. It's been difficult trying to convince our parents, but we also agree with you that pushing it on anyone is not the approach to take. Just continue to lead by example and continue to make good choices and they will begin to notice the good outcomes in you!
This Life Is A Journey 💕 Thank you both so much! Haven't eaten Animals in 23 Years & Vegan since the end of 2016 😁 Vegan for the Animals, Planet, & My Health 💕🐄🐖🐓🌎😁🎉
EatMoveRest Thank You so much for the reply! I just saw it while rewatching your vid lol I could watch your channel for hours! Thank you for the great content and inspiration! 😁 Great tip to stop dairy first. I wish I would've stopped consuming dairy 23 some years ago. Definitely feel so much better after ditching dairy 😁🎉
Good for you guys,best thing you can do for yourself!;) May I add one little thing,background music during the video very distracting,Because the music is upbeat during long video,after watching I felt like I need a little quiet time,I hope I didn't hurt your feelings,I love your videos but I find music in some long videos is just too much. Thank you
you're so right! as long as I stay clean vegan and do all I can to remain eco friendly in my everyday life...all is well with me!...and daily exercise!...that is a must...x
I know this is an older video, but I just found you guys channel! How long did it take for you to stop experiencing the heartburn & acid reflux? I have been suffering ever since my pregnancy and my daughter is now 3. I have beeb taking zantac twice a day for SO long and it just isnt getting better. I plan to start raw til 4 and stay away from all processed foods (I am vegan). But I have read to not eat tomatoes, citrus, garlic, etc. I would LOVE any help with this subject!! Thanks so much and I LOVE your channel!!!!
KasSie LaYne Dusty here- Oh man what a bummer! I’m sorry it’s been that long and your still having issues! For me, it took about a year and a half for the heartburn to naturally fade away after I quit taking medication. For me, yes, ketchup, tomato sauce, some citrus, and onions DID and sometimes still do give me reflux. Honestly, I think those foods can give anyone reflux and that’s why they say to avoid them... Now however, after a few years vegan, even those foods don’t seem to bother me. For me it seems to be more about inflammation. So if I’m sick, or I’ve eaten a bunch a crap like chocolate and red wine it will act up! Erin and I are raw till 4 most days and that has really helped. OR like today, I ate some cooked leftovers for lunch but will be raw for the rest of the night. That really reduces inflammation for me! How are you sleeping?? Exercising regularly? Start the day with oil pulling, and then a huge glass of water to flush out your system. Do you do any fasting?
EatMoveRest Thank you SO much for your reply! & I normally fast in the mornings (which is probably not the best thing?) I usually will have my first meal around noon (usually oats). & I also have coffee with almond milk creamer (also probably not the best thing at ALL) BUT~ I want to start with water and then a green juice as you both do because I feel I need to make my system more alkaline. I have the same juicer that you guys have and love it, but haven't used it in SO long. It is time:) I want to incorporate a raw lunch (salad) and do a light root dinner.. try this out for a while and see if this helps. Got all of these ideas from this channel, so I am very grateful!!! Thank you both for sharing this lifestyle. I agree those trigger foods would cause this in most people. I guess once your gut is healed and you are not acidic already it isn't such a match to the fire. I am looking forward to feeling better and not having to rely on the meds anymore. As you know, it is a MISERABLE feeling. I sleep well, I havent oil pulled in a long time but could easily start back. I would say my exercise is very moderate (I run after a 3 year old all day) but I haven't done any strength training or heavy cardio in a while. I feel I need more for sure.
Yep! You need to lower that acidity. Coffee is a huge red flag, especially on an empty stomach. I always recommend for everyone to quit coffee for a number of reasons, but reflux is a big one! Oats are strike number two haha. Your digestion needs a flush in the mornings much like your legs need to "flush" lactic acid after "leg day" at the gym. I often follow up a sore leg day with some walking, short run, and a foam roller to rid my muscles of that lactic acid build up. Likewise, on an overnight and all morning fast, you need a flush. Right now, you are adding acidity to an already acidic environment that causes inflation, and reflux! Also, milks (even plant) are creamy and can make you mucusy lol... Not politically correct here but you get the idea. If you want to feel better, you need to change your routines! Start tomorrow with water first thing. Drink enough that your pee is almost clear. Then, eat fruit, or smoothie(s) until late afternoon or dinner. It may take a while, or it could only take a couple days for your reflux to dissipate and eventually disappear! All comes down to your level of commitment! Swap the coffee for a fruit heavy smoothie and get your energy from the glycogen in those healthy carbs (instead of addictive caffeine)! Good luck friend - hit us up again if you need help. We offer online coaching on eatmoverest.com, if you would like to face time or chat in person! -Dusty
EatMoveRest I could never thank you enough for your kindness and helpful tips & info!!! I will start this first thing in the morning and look forward to feeling and seeing the changes :) Thanks again for taking the time to reply!! God bless you both my friends!!! ♡♡♡
Great video ... but wait til you see what happens when you stop eating bread. Bread is flour and water, which makes glue ... it clogs up all your organs. Amazing things happen when you go vegan AND stop eating bread, pasta, cookies, etc. It's hard to do, but worth it. Even if just for a few months ... to clear out years and years of accumulated stuff. Gives your body a chance to start working good again. :D
I've been off the bread for a couple of years as well as pasta and baked goods and you are so totally right! The more raw fruit and veg, the better! :D
Hi Jennifer! We rarely drink alcohol...saving it for special occasions like weddings and holidays, pretty much sticking to a glass of red wine when we do! I wouldn't be surprised if it just naturally gets phased out sooner than later, but not being too hard on ourselves in the process...we feel pretty darn good as is! ;)
We are both! Vegan is more for ethical reasons (animal welfare). That being said, you can eat French fries and smoke cigarettes and call yourself a vegan lol. Plant-based means you eat whole foods as close to their natural state as possible (no processed junk food). It is more for health reasons. We started out just doing this for health reasons and soon learned about the ethical and environmental reasons for being vegan so we consider ourselves to be both vegan and plant-based!
My story is different but ends succesfully. I am 76, live in Christmas Valley OR off grid in a house I built myself. I had diabetes for 16 years since before I retired. I was overweight/obese, high blood pressure and a survivor of prostate cancer. I spend the winters in Tucson AZ as it is too cold here. On March 1, the day after I watched Forks over Knives, I decided to go Vegan, cold "turkey." I lost 25 pounds, no longer take meds for diabetes or high blood pressure. I think I may have watched over 400 hours of youtube vids re this subject matter, including multiple presentations from McDougall, Fuhrman, Esselstn and son, Campbell, Greger, Barnard, and Dean Ornish. I continue to watch more videos and use them as a support system while I dine. I am sure I will never eat another animal product in my remaining years.
Thanks for putting out such refreshing videos.
Wow! You've got an incredible story! Thank you so much for sharing! It really is amazing how healing nature's foods are for us, and even more encouraging that we all have each other to connect with and learn from online! Keep it up, and keep sharing your message and inspiring others! 🙌🏻🌿❤️
I'm 65 yo and did the same...I feel so much better...life is good!...x
Go to Nebraska! My husband is from Omaha. You guys are beautiful couple. And I am not referring to your beautiful exterior. I am looking at your insights. I see kindness, compassion, gentleness and deep caring. I wish you lots of success. And it’s exciting to see plant based lives in the heartland! My husband also was eating rolaids every day at age 18. He grew up eating ice cream for breakfast and red meat every day. At age 18 he just stopped eating hamburgers one day and he felt so much better he stopped meat altogether and never went back. We were both vegetarians already when we met in 1985. Over the years, I’ve gradually given up foods that didn’t feel “right’ or weren’t making me feel great. Eggs, then wheat, then dairy. I never even heard the word vegan back then. I’ve been visiting our family in Nebraska for 32 years and I used to just subsist on a baked potato and iceberg salad. Now there are more and more options out there. Keep up the great work! At age 54, I’m my leanest, strongest, happiest and healthiest EVER!
mimi buckles thanks for sharing a piece of your story and for your kind words! We always love connecting with those who are from the Midwest and it’s always especially exciting to hear success stories! We feel pretty lucky to have so many new grocery and restaurant options popping up very recently!! It’s definitely a game changer and great entry point for newbies! Happy Holidays!!
i was vegetarian for several years but then tried vegan out during lent, too! and i never turned back from there. you two are glowing!
That's awesome! Thanks so much, Emma!
Dusty’s hair is the best 😋
I’m a new vegan and appreciate these videos! Thanks!
Haha thanks!!
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm not completely plant based but my family and I are beginning our own health journey and I really enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate your understanding that life isn't about perfection. I also love your focus on family and faith in all of your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Ariel! We are so happy that you're finding our channel helpful and inspiring! It's all about PROGRESS! :) Thanks for your kind words!!
Thank you both so much for your stories! You have come to discover these things earlier than I did! I have a similar story with the gut issues, acid reflux, etc. the doctors only prescription was eat more fiber or go buy some psyllium. For years I never linked meat, eggs, cow milk and cheese. Finally after taking a nutrition class and being introduced to some of the studies, I realized for my own health I needed to make changes in my diet.
That's awesome! We're so glad you've "found the light!" hah! Hope you're loving your journey to better health! ;)
Love it!! My hubby loves What About Bob!! Bob gives me serious anxiety 🤣🤣
I'll be 62 in a month. hubby and I just went vegan last July. I wish I had done this so much sooner, as I have many health issues to overcome. however, I'm so much better now than I ever thought I'd be! and I continue to get healthier!
That's great, Betty! That's the incredible thing about our bodies, is that they are totally capable of repairing themselves no matter what stage of life we're in, if we choose to treat them right! Health is our natural state! Good luck as you continue on your road to better health! :)
Hi Betty!!! Hope you and your husband are doing wonderful!!!!
@@camisnyder3460 wow! I posted this comment over 3 years ago! Much has changed but we're still vegan! And doing well! Thank you!
You guys are awesome! Everything you said is so true! I have been a thin person my entire life (due to genetics) and at the age of 47 was diagnosed with extremely high blood pressure which lasted 12 months! There is no family history of high blood pressure, and the doctors I saw told me to excercise more, cut salt, coffee & alcohol out of my diet and eat healthier. Well, I was already eating healthy and excercising, and after 12 months of making these changes, checking my blood pressure 2 times a day there was no change - my blood pressure was still through the roof! My doctor said I would have to go on medication, which I refused to do - so I went vegan instead. After 3 months my blood pressure decreased dramatically, and I've been vegan for 1 year and a half now and my daily BP readings are perfect everyday now - 'and' I have as much salt, coffee and vegan friendly wine as I want! 😁🍷
Tammy Starr that’s so incredible!!! We’re so happy this lifestyle is serving you well! Thanks for sharing your experience!👌💚💚💚
You are smart to start eating healthy at your age. The sooner people do it the better. I'm 50 years old, and someone today told me I look like I'm 30. She asked me a bunch of questions about being vegan. I told her ... living food (raw vegan) keeps you young ... and the sooner you start, the better. :D My neighbor recently said to me ... "You never get any older." I have always watched what I ate, but didn't go vegan until 6 years ago. Wish I would have started sooner. You guys are heading on a great path! You'll be looking super young when you hit 50. : )
Peace To All thanks for the vote of confidence! We agree, living foods really do work!!! 🙌🏻😄
lol same age as you guys... I began feeling SUCH a difference a couple years ago. Even though 30 isn't 40, so many people just think these aches and body issues are just parts of getting old... no. Then found out I am Celiac and dairy intolerant (which I already knew fortunately)... but WOW how diet changes a life for the better (or worse, depending on what people are consuming).
Thank u so much guys! You're so right! It's really a life style! I'm inspired by your story and relate a lot with you.I'm in that same journey . Everything began almost 3 years ago whem my son( at age 2) were oficcially diagnosed with ASD. I had to become the better version of myself asap! Those were my toughts that day...and i'm still going. Look to the future and imagine you're not there next to your son because of what you're doing to your body is not an option. i chose health. I chose life. It's been great to go along your journey. Love your videos. in partticular this one. Keep up the good work. Thanks again. Love Teresa ( From Portugal).
Hi Teresa! Thank you so very much for your kind words! We really enjoyed sharing a bit of our journey in this longer video and we're happy it was well received! :) It is so inspiring to hear stories like yours--we're so glad you've found health and happiness and wish you and your son all the best!
Thanks again guys!You're the best! Lots of love. Looking forward to your next video :)
thank you for sharing this message and encouraging others! I found the plant based lifestyle much later in life than you but at 40 I feel better than ever. Keep sharing your positive message!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Better late than never! 🙌🏻🌿😊❤️
O m g! I’m screaming with joy. What About Bob? Is literally one of my favorite movies. Erin I knew you were my long lost Nebraska best friend! Hahaha :)
Hahaha it’s seriously the best!
you two are completely awesome and love your channel! So glad you are promoting veganism and doing it healthfully the animals are suffering and so are humans from eating them! great job!
Jessica Pinto thanks a bunch for your support!
Awww you guys 😥😥😥 I cry tears of joy when I watch your videos! Your such beautiful people with such a inspirational message! I'm sharing this ok?
Thank you for this video, watching you from France, helping me transitioning! I hope you ll make a video about earing low carb for people like me with pcos, thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I've been vegan for a year now and never felt better. Definitely 30's all around better than 20's.
We're so glad you catch our drift on that one! :)
Loved this video. My husband and I have been vegan for almost a year and a half and we feel so much better. I can't even begin to tell the benefits we have seen.
That's so awesome! We're glad to hear you're finding success on this lifestyle too!!
i love how you guys talk about how much this helps your health and sleep! i love all of your videos!
Thanks a bunch! We're working hard to bring you the best stuff we've got! ;)
True love consists not of looking into each other's eyes but looking out in the same direction. You guys have true love :0). Thanks for sharing your wisdom and love. Lol from New Zealand.
Thank you so much, friends! What a great quote! Sending lots of love right back your way! 🙏💚
Wow! I'm a 30 year old omaha Nebraska native. So excited to find fellow Midwest vegans. I hope omaha/Lincoln can host a veg fest in the near future. Glad I found your channel.
Hey Rachel! That's super exciting that you stumbled across our account! We Love hearing from other Nebraska plant-eaters...they're definitely a rare breed...unicorns, you might say!🤣🦄 Come to the KC Veg Fest this year and we can meet up! We agree...Omaha needs to be the next stop!🙌🏻
I'm in Nebraska too :-) It just seems a little more difficult to maintain an organic diet the further out you get from the bigger towns. I live in Gothenburg and we have to drive 35 miles to even get to a grocery store with a decent produce section.
The Kneady Homemaker it definitely is a bit more difficult in smaller towns. There are some great online resources to get organic dry foods like grains, nuts, and seeds like Thrive Market! As for produce, you just have to vote with your dollar! The more we show that there is a demand for organic, the more it will begin to be supplied! Either way, studies show that eating conventional produce is still healthful and the antioxidants and other nutrients in plants will negate the potential harmful effects of pesticides and chemicals. We say do your best and forget the rest! 😊🙌🏻
The Kneady Homemaker can you grow a little mini garden of things you definitely use on a daily or weekly basis? that might help. I'm from Vegas, and we have tons of vegan ,organic grocery stores right down the street, but I want to make a little mini garden for myself to try to save a few dollars.
Angela Hill I have a 30 x 50 foot garden and chickens, so that's not an issue. Certain organic items like grains and fruit that I can't grow just aren't available where I live. The closest (decent) organic grocery store is the Whole Foods in Lincoln, which is a 3 hour drive.
Well this is my second comment this week. Yup I’m binge watching your channel😁
My mom said “Erica’s on that diet.” I was like 😬... Mom it’s not a diet. I have learned to say I eat a plant based diet.
Erica Tribble lol keep them comments coming!! We’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos!🤣🙌🏻💚
You guys are rocks stars :) I became a vegan plant based girl in January cold turkey because of my personality:) and I am going strong :) please can you make more videos about anxiety and how to eliminate it. Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Jamie! Totally! We would love to make more videos on the topic of anxiety! Great recommendation! ;)
Vegan is a Loving Lifesyle glad I am on this Loving, Beautiful Journey, Life, I love your Videos have a Wonderful Friday you are both such a Beautiful couple, love, Diana ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words, Diana! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our video! 😊❤️
You guys are adorable you look like the picture of health and you are a refreshing change from some of the videos out there keep up the good work and God bless
Thanks a bunch, Stephanie! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos!💚💕
Great video! I changed when I came across the book “China study” feel soooo much better.
Thanks
Awesome! Its definitely a life-changing book and lifestyle!
This Video ist very great! This truly is a lifestyle and I also started just in Spring this year, waking up and thinking. How is it possible that I studied Fitness and Economy to not know exactly what exactly I eat and what's in it. There is such a bad thinking about especially guys in this case who are "not real man" if they don't eat a real steak or can't drink an alcohol. Why does the media and the education at school canteens and everywhere force us people to this things? Also I remember when I was younger, I never liked to eat at the school and the after school place because the carrots, übrigens. wouldn't even look like carrots because they were round... and also the consistency was so disgustingly soft... i just didn't eat that lunch and when I told my mom to tell them its crap and doednt taste good. They said that they will check themselves and it is normal, so they told me i I have never had cooked carrots before? And I was like yes i know steamed ones and fresh ones and maybe also little cooked ones in a soup but not so soft and awful from the taste... Tasted like anything really anything soft... disgusting. Well I hjope this system will change one day to better and especially teach people in school different subjects. Preferably "BodyScieene" I'd call it... that's dream to get the education to change there. But before I need to feel confident with having enoough knowledge to get to argument logically and truthfully. So this video was very inspiring! Looking forward to learn also more from you and your knowledge! Thank you a lot and keep going! All the best from me! :)
Hey Erin and Dusty, thank you for being so refreshing in the world of Vegan RUclipsrs, and as someone who lives in the Mid-West (Iowa) I love being able to hear from Vegans that aren't just in warmer climates. Just started my vegan health journey, cant wait to continue to be inspired by you guys. :-)
Hey Whitney! Thank you so much for your support! Let us know if you have any requests for what you'd like to see on our channel that might help you successfully navigate your transition to better health! Midwest is Best!🌿😉🙌🏻
Great video guys. Thank you for all the wonderful info. It sure makes sense .wish I had gone this
Way when I was younger. But it is not too late ❤️
Wow! I can relate to your anxiety over your health. I got sucked down that vortex and barely pulled myself out. I was constantly terrified. I'm so glad you are well now.
Thank you, me too! I'm glad you could relate on this one...it's definitely a slippery slope!🙏
awesome video very inspirational! It was cool to see how you guys aren't perfect and how you share that. It's also cool to see that you guys relate to your viewers and you're not just these perfect people but you still struggle and you have things that you're still working on. Thanks for the awesome encouragement!
Awe, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so thrilled to hear that you're finding our videos relatable! 🙏💚
wow!!! What an a amazing story and a blessing that you two are on this journey together.💕 Just subscribed ! I lived in Omaha for a lot of my life and hearing you guys talk and say "you know" all the time totally reminded me of Nebraska! ❤❤
Thank you so much for the kind words! We love hearing from fellow Nebraskans!!! 🙌🏻😄
Thanks for the video! love listening to you guys talk about your health journey!
Thanks Sarah! We're so glad you enjoyed this one! We had fun "rambling!" for a change! :)
Hi, just found your videos and really have enjoyed them very much!! On a side note, I'm 50 and feel better than whenI I was in my twenties. I have been on a plant-based diet for 5 years. significantly lowered my cholesterol level and digestive issues and feel amazing. I picked up running at the same time because of my new found energy and have won several medals in my age group. I don't push it on others but it's become even more difficult to see my loved ones especially my kids still eating the SAD. I cook for them, have introduced them to several videos but nothing resonates with them. It was a pretty easy transition for me, just made sense and I know you can't change everyone but it's still hard to see my kids eating this way :(
Hey Jennifer! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos! We feel the same...it seems that the people you wish you could change the most are the most difficult ones to get through to. It's been difficult trying to convince our parents, but we also agree with you that pushing it on anyone is not the approach to take. Just continue to lead by example and continue to make good choices and they will begin to notice the good outcomes in you!
You guys are the sweetest couple! Keep it going ❤️
Awe, thank you so much! That means the world to us! ;)
i second this minarose!
+Vegan Ambition 💕
This Life Is A Journey 💕
Thank you both so much!
Haven't eaten Animals in 23 Years & Vegan since the end of 2016 😁
Vegan for the Animals, Planet, & My Health 💕🐄🐖🐓🌎😁🎉
That’s so amazing! Way to be!!
EatMoveRest Thank You so much for the reply! I just saw it while rewatching your vid lol I could watch your channel for hours! Thank you for the great content and inspiration! 😁
Great tip to stop dairy first. I wish I would've stopped consuming dairy 23 some years ago. Definitely feel so much better after ditching dairy 😁🎉
I love the energy!!
Thanks a bunch!
The sequel to that movie has got to be Bob Goes Vegan! Haha
Great story! I will be following your progress!
PoweredbyPlants haha that would be awesome!! 🤣
Great movie What About Bob. Good video also
Good for you guys,best thing you can do for yourself!;)
May I add one little thing,background music during the video very distracting,Because the music is upbeat during long video,after watching I felt like I need a little quiet time,I hope I didn't hurt your feelings,I love your videos but I find music in some long videos is just too much. Thank you
You both are awesome! Keep up the good work😊
Thanks a bunch, Susie!☺️🙌🏻
You guys are fantastic.
Thanks a million, Ana!🙌🏻😊
Super cute couple! Love this channel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Silvia!🙏😊💚
You r such a beautiful couple inside & outside! Thank u for the video
Thank you so much, Aliana! That means a lot to us...thank YOU for watching! :)
you're so right! as long as I stay clean vegan and do all I can to remain eco friendly in my everyday life...all is well with me!...and daily exercise!...that is a must...x
great story!
Thank you so much!!
Awesome story!
Eelke Aptroot thank you! 🙏😊
I know this is an older video, but I just found you guys channel! How long did it take for you to stop experiencing the heartburn & acid reflux? I have been suffering ever since my pregnancy and my daughter is now 3. I have beeb taking zantac twice a day for SO long and it just isnt getting better. I plan to start raw til 4 and stay away from all processed foods (I am vegan). But I have read to not eat tomatoes, citrus, garlic, etc. I would LOVE any help with this subject!! Thanks so much and I LOVE your channel!!!!
KasSie LaYne Dusty here- Oh man what a bummer! I’m sorry it’s been that long and your still having issues! For me, it took about a year and a half for the heartburn to naturally fade away after I quit taking medication. For me, yes, ketchup, tomato sauce, some citrus, and onions DID and sometimes still do give me reflux. Honestly, I think those foods can give anyone reflux and that’s why they say to avoid them... Now however, after a few years vegan, even those foods don’t seem to bother me. For me it seems to be more about inflammation. So if I’m sick, or I’ve eaten a bunch a crap like chocolate and red wine it will act up! Erin and I are raw till 4 most days and that has really helped. OR like today, I ate some cooked leftovers for lunch but will be raw for the rest of the night. That really reduces inflammation for me! How are you sleeping?? Exercising regularly? Start the day with oil pulling, and then a huge glass of water to flush out your system. Do you do any fasting?
EatMoveRest Thank you SO much for your reply! & I normally fast in the mornings (which is probably not the best thing?) I usually will have my first meal around noon (usually oats). & I also have coffee with almond milk creamer (also probably not the best thing at ALL) BUT~ I want to start with water and then a green juice as you both do because I feel I need to make my system more alkaline. I have the same juicer that you guys have and love it, but haven't used it in SO long. It is time:) I want to incorporate a raw lunch (salad) and do a light root dinner.. try this out for a while and see if this helps. Got all of these ideas from this channel, so I am very grateful!!! Thank you both for sharing this lifestyle. I agree those trigger foods would cause this in most people. I guess once your gut is healed and you are not acidic already it isn't such a match to the fire. I am looking forward to feeling better and not having to rely on the meds anymore. As you know, it is a MISERABLE feeling. I sleep well, I havent oil pulled in a long time but could easily start back. I would say my exercise is very moderate (I run after a 3 year old all day) but I haven't done any strength training or heavy cardio in a while. I feel I need more for sure.
Yep! You need to lower that acidity. Coffee is a huge red flag, especially on an empty stomach. I always recommend for everyone to quit coffee for a number of reasons, but reflux is a big one! Oats are strike number two haha. Your digestion needs a flush in the mornings much like your legs need to "flush" lactic acid after "leg day" at the gym. I often follow up a sore leg day with some walking, short run, and a foam roller to rid my muscles of that lactic acid build up. Likewise, on an overnight and all morning fast, you need a flush. Right now, you are adding acidity to an already acidic environment that causes inflation, and reflux! Also, milks (even plant) are creamy and can make you mucusy lol... Not politically correct here but you get the idea. If you want to feel better, you need to change your routines! Start tomorrow with water first thing. Drink enough that your pee is almost clear. Then, eat fruit, or smoothie(s) until late afternoon or dinner. It may take a while, or it could only take a couple days for your reflux to dissipate and eventually disappear! All comes down to your level of commitment! Swap the coffee for a fruit heavy smoothie and get your energy from the glycogen in those healthy carbs (instead of addictive caffeine)! Good luck friend - hit us up again if you need help. We offer online coaching on eatmoverest.com, if you would like to face time or chat in person!
-Dusty
EatMoveRest I could never thank you enough for your kindness and helpful tips & info!!! I will start this first thing in the morning and look forward to feeling and seeing the changes :) Thanks again for taking the time to reply!! God bless you both my friends!!! ♡♡♡
Fantastic! Keeper!!!!
Thanks, Karl! 🙌🏻🌿😊😊
Loved hearing your story!! You 2 are very inspiring!! Lots of vegan love xox
My reaction to your video is to make a raw smoothie again. I'm taking baby steps. :-)
Absolutely give it a whirl! You got this! ;)
awesome my friends! we're both almost at 1000 subscribers
Woohoo! Happy to be sharing the message!
BABY STEPS!
LazyGamerNyx you got it!😉👌
Great video ... but wait til you see what happens when you stop eating bread. Bread is flour and water, which makes glue ... it clogs up all your organs. Amazing things happen when you go vegan AND stop eating bread, pasta, cookies, etc. It's hard to do, but worth it. Even if just for a few months ... to clear out years and years of accumulated stuff. Gives your body a chance to start working good again. :D
I've been off the bread for a couple of years as well as pasta and baked goods and you are so totally right! The more raw fruit and veg, the better! :D
Your in the same town as our tribe of many RUclips family.
I think someone else mentioned that too! Will have to check them out! :)
Awesome video😀do you guys drink alcohol ever or did you give it up 100% as well??
Hi Jennifer! We rarely drink alcohol...saving it for special occasions like weddings and holidays, pretty much sticking to a glass of red wine when we do! I wouldn't be surprised if it just naturally gets phased out sooner than later, but not being too hard on ourselves in the process...we feel pretty darn good as is! ;)
Are you guys vegan or plant based? What's the difference?? Please explain clearly.
I see vegan and plant based.. Thanks for your time
We are both! Vegan is more for ethical reasons (animal welfare). That being said, you can eat French fries and smoke cigarettes and call yourself a vegan lol. Plant-based means you eat whole foods as close to their natural state as possible (no processed junk food). It is more for health reasons. We started out just doing this for health reasons and soon learned about the ethical and environmental reasons for being vegan so we consider ourselves to be both vegan and plant-based!
Going vegan is the best way to get healthy. check out my vegan recipe channel when you can
We concur! Will do! :)