Lost 155 Pounds from a Plant-Based Diet | Interview and Cooking with Esther Loveridge

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Esther has a passion for sharing the secret of her dramatic weight loss story. She says "It is never too late to begin a journey toward health". She took her first step at the age of 72 by following "The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss", a plant-based diet.
Esther has been designated as a "Star McDougaller" and her success story appears on Dr. McDougall's Health and Medical Center website She has a BA in Psychology and more recently completed "The Starch Solution Certification Course". She is the Administrator of "Esther's Nutritional Journey" on Facebook where she supports thousands of followers on a daily basis with her inspired words of encouragement.
Esther was featured on the August 5, 2019 cover of Woman's World Magazine (going from size 26 to size 6). She has told her story on the radio, international interviews and at the SacTown VegFest 2019.
She is a great-grandmother, a native of Sacramento, CA and is married to Ben Loveridge, the "Donut Man" who followed her lead and lost 80 pounds since joining her journey. They love traveling the world together.
She is the author of "From Donuts...To Potatoes" "My 366 Day Journey on a Plant Based Diet" which was released in March, 2020.
Ben and Esther Loveridge E Mail: [e-mail]

[@estherloveridge3691]

Thank you to all who took the time to watch. Your encouraging support means so much and Chef AJ., membership in Esther's Nutritional Journey has blossomed! Thank you for allowing me to be on your program. You are amazing and talk about sustainability - you've got it.

[@LF_RN]

Blessings and continued health to you and your husband❤️

[@mariemather-franks-mejri968]

Where can I purchase the book and thank you for this inspiring interview.

[@ednango4223]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@okay1904]

Esther - you are such an inspiration, communicating with such simplicity and authenticity. And the most amazing testimony of what is possible by following common sense principles of health management. Amazing.

[@idaholly]

So inspiring! You are a wonderful person!

[@stephiegetsit]

Sounds like a great recipe but onion is considered toxic to dogs use caution when feeding it to them. Notice how long Ester has stood in her kitchen , see how well she is moving and her speech is smooth and clear, sharp ,strong lady in her 70's. Great role model

[@stephanieburns4560]

I like her simplicity. It makes me feel that even I can do it.

[@estherloveridge3691]

I love simple too. We can build on our success step by step but no reason to start at the graduate level.

[@siobhancostello4847]

I sent this video to my mother who believes it’s too late, but Esther clearly shows it’s never too late! Thank you both.

[@susannaball]

When I quit working at age 71 I started seriously controlling what I ate according to McDougall. It took me six years but I lost 60 pounds. I was 77 then and I’ve maintained it for three years. I’ll be 80 next month.

[@estherloveridge3691]

Send all of your mothers to me, ha. We just need to open the window to all of the good news which is coming our way. We are so lucky to have time and access to Chef AJ during this time.

[@RawBrilliance]

@@susannaball wow! Very impressive!

[@mshawk1010]

I’m 72 and you are my Hero Ester! I have just begun this lifestyle. Thank you ladies!

[@ellen9579]

🍃🌷🍃What a fantastic interview Chef AJ. 🍃🌷🍃 Your interview skills are just plain cool. You focus on the guest, do not interrupt and allow the guest to share their story🍃🌷🍃. Such a loving and inspirational couple. It proves one is never too late to change your life🌷

[@ellen9579]

@@MichelleChristine522 👍

[@estherloveridge3691]

Never too late to take charge of your tongue, ha.

[@ellen9579]

@@estherloveridge3691Funny, I concur!

[@RawBrilliance]

Absolutely! Thats what I tell ppl when I brag on the Spectacular AJ as well

[@barbarahoyle8615]

Today May 13, 2021 is my first day eating the AJ WAY! I am 70 years old, Lori Neighbor is my pastor's wife and I will be documenting my results. THANK YOU Esther - for such a time as this - I moved from Galt, California to Chapala, Jalisco, MX 10 years ago. My energy level is in a pit, and my feet hurt when I walk.

[@CHEFAJ]

Congratulations! You got this!

[@franmeneely9152]

Boy do I need to hear this today !!!! I’m 65 and can’t get this darn weight off and for health reasons and a surgery coming up i really have to get started in the right direction

[@CHEFAJ]

Try my group free for 2 weeks feelfabulousoverforty.com/join/

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Hi AJ - I began my plant based diet two years ago at age 72 - love your guest today - Esther is such an inspiration 🙏

[@betzib8021]

This was great..absplutely...but I don't know what a bisque is and I don't understand what you do to the vegetables in the instantpot and the liquid stuff to make it b a bisque...whatever that is. Sorry..i never read a recipe book.

[@craftywomansix]

I lose, gain, then lose, then gain, and I just felt "I'm too dang old to keep going through this". Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CHEFAJ]

Try my group for 2 weeks for free feelfabulousoverforty.com/join/

[@RawBrilliance]

Ditto. Its exhausting

[@kindcounselor]

This video changed my life and my perspective....as a 73 year old....5'3"....155 pounds....and as a 5 year vegan....NOW I can see myself losing to my goal weight of 135(which I never thought would be possible). THANK YOU.

[@CHEFAJ]

Wonderful!

[@lindamccallister1771]

Esther & Ben you both are a great inspiration! Congratulations on your success!!

[@eloisepharr1462]

Awesome interview. I love Esther’s story and transformation! I follow her on Facebook. She is so sweet and kind!

[@estherloveridge3691]

Eloise Pharr - thank you. Kindness rocks.

[@viviannedonnelly233]

Esther is so inspiring and practical! And as always I thank you Chef AJ for leading the way to good health and good eating!

[@sadiedesimone7460]

Lovely women and lovely show. Disappointed we didn’t get to see the finished cauliflower bisque. The recipes and advise are terrific. I have been on this lifestyle plan for 10 years and at 82 I can proudly say that I am on zero meds and feel wonderful (except for a broken shoulder and rotator cuff!!) 😊👍👍

[@shannonsharma232]

Beautiful interview! Esther , you’re just precious and AJ as always such a pleasure to watch . You are a wonderful host . 💕

[@estherloveridge3691]

Chef AJ is the best!!!! So so so smart and quit witted.

[@mbobi8857]

📚 Thank you for this interview! I just read Dr. McDougalls book AND your book Chef AJ!! I am going to read Esthers book next!

[@juliegroot3202]

Love this. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@adiposerex5150]

I love the Instant Pot and would not know what it is without Chef AJ. Now I can’t live without it. Thank you for all your contributions.

[@donnabaker1707]

what a great testimony from beginning to end! look forward to checking out Esther's FB group.

[@donnaclements6085]

Gonna be heading into the kitch to make that cauli bisque just as soon as this video ends. I really enjoyed this interview and Esther is SUCH an inspiration. I have been wanting, and haphazardly attempting, to incorporate more veggies into my woe. YOU and Esther and even Esther's husband Ben, have given me hope. Not only for myself, but for my husband as well. Thank you so much.

[@estherloveridge3691]

Oh, Donna...Now Ben will be singing you that song. Fun having a singing husband.

[@jeffingels4480]

Such an inspiring life story. I make a soup like that, sometimes with zucchini instead of cauliflower. I usually add red lentils and turmeric and black pepper. I chop everything and cook in a regular pot and my hands have not fallen off.

[@leem200]

Totally enjoyed Ester really needed this and stayed up late to watch the whole thing. Thank you Chef AJ for all you do for People eating this way. I enjoy your videos so much. Since starting to eat his way again it has helped me so much. Especially since I am the only one eating this way in the house. I am determined to get back to my ideal weight and healthy feeling again. Your you tube helps me allot.

[@rhondayoungblood3730]

Fabulous! So inspiring! And I LOVE your book.

[@estherloveridge3691]

And I love you!!! You brighten me in so many ways.

[@carolfarrar3100]

chef AJ i just received your book the secret to ultimate weight loss . i am going to follow it to a tee.I have many vegan or plant base vegtables cook books and i have been following the diet since january 1 st.but seeing you on u tube i am convinced i needed your book.

[@conniesmith699]

enjoyed this interview. i just ordered dr. mcdougall's book

[@swim610]

I love this woman. Beautiful and she has a calming way about her.

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

I haven’t been watching you for a while and I’ve just started again and I got to say I absolutely love the way you’re doing your make up now it’s so light and fresh you have so much natural beauty to show that it’s really nice

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you so much!!♥️

[@liannecombo3743]

Esther & Chef Aj, you are both amazing and Inspirational! It's so wonderful and encouraging to see that health can be restored to near perfection with Dr McDougall's dietary principles and in a relatively short time! You both model it for me in a real life day to day way. Thank you!

[@Serendipity-gj2me]

Thank you Chef A.J You really inspire me!

[@HealthyEmmie]

Great video, per usual.

[@RiDankulous]

Thanks for the video! Esther had a series of issues she fixed with weight loss and the whole food-plant based diet which I did also: weight, high blood pressure, cholesterol and high resting heart rate: all solved permanently. Within a week I will be down 82 pounds from my all time high which was about a decade ago. That was 212 lb. 130 lb is my goal for vanity of abdomen definition, but it's a middle goal since I need to gain muscle which will allow for more weight loss from the abdomen. I am 52 so I figure it could take a year to gain the muscle necessary to allow the weight loss of the abdomen to attain a 29.5" waist, strictly measured at the widest point. At this time, the widest point is 31". The drop in waist is going quicker at the end, so it may go sooner than I think but I say 1 year as conservative estimate.

[@claireoconor7986]

Thank you Chef AJ and Esther for such an informative and inspiring video!!💓

[@estherloveridge3691]

We are all on the same team.

[@bokehbabe]

Loved this!

[@shamdhairampersad2942]

Thanks Chef AJ any Esther. Loved every bit of the chat. 💐💐

[@CHEFAJ]

My pleasure 😊

[@sandybayes]

Great going! You’re looking fabulous! One of the things I just started doing is to forage in my backyard. These veggies that grow on their own like dandelions, wild clover, etc have many more nutrients and cost me nothing. I’m slowly learning to identify these wild growing plants which I find to be an exciting new hobby. Also, with the Covid-19 virus I have a steady supply of the best food nature has to offer! You might find this an interesting new approach.

[@estherloveridge3691]

We have started with cucumbers, tomatoes, chives, parsley and cilantro and some green peppers and of course love our pomegranate and orange trees and grapes.

[@dorislaw8838]

great easy to follow

[@rebeccamouse9294]

What a stunningly gorgeous woman, what a sweet couple, amazing story! I am going to buy the book!

[@estherloveridge3691]

Thank you, Rebecca Mouse. I think you will love the inspiration in the book. I do, ha.

[@kindcounselor]

Chopping is for suckers....how cute!!!! Thank you from me...a 73 year old ....who is so inspired by this video!

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome!

[@stephko8312]

Great to know her experience of improving eyesight, there is hope for me then...

[@helenv2906]

You both such lovely ladies and a great wealth of knowledge....Thank you for all you’ve done for us during the pandemic. -💖❤️

[@estherloveridge3691]

It's a perfect time to learn how to eat SOSFA free eating since many are still not eating out. Silver lining?

[@janiceepperson7511]

Thank you so much. I received so much valuable information from this interview.

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@jamiesmiles8312]

People aren't fat and sick because they use microwaves, it's because of what they eat." I love it!!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Jamie Mills thank you!💜

[@estherloveridge3691]

@@CHEFAJ Thanks for clarifying this, Chef AJ.

[@ninakatholnig9297]

True! Still... the microwaves destroy most of the nutritions. It's original purpose wasn't harmless (think ww2)

[@irenethomas5324]

Also try oats Savory Style and serve with a big side of Greens, like collard greens or sautéed Swiss chard. Makes for a fabulously healthy combo,, and a really good way to get some greens in for the day!

[@inezjoseph2277]

Excellent story

[@caroleradojkovich7658]

Hi Esther from NZ and another 76yr old fairly new wfpb follower. I just thought I'd let you and AJ know what Dr Greger (of How Not to Diet Fame)says about cruciferous vegetables. He insists that they must always be cut before you cook them because they contain Glucosindates and Myrosinal when cut these two combine and release a wonderful compound sulforaphane which is heat resistant and extremely good for you (helps prevent cancer among other things) If these vegetables are cooked whole the myrosinal is destroyed. - In fact Dr Micheal Greger says cut and wait 45 mins before you cook them. It's simpler to cut and store them cut up that way you know you are getting the maximum benifit of these marvellous vegetables. ie cauli, brocolli, sprouts, etc I do hope you don't mind my passing this gem on to you both. Love your story and your marvellous transformation keep up the good work AJ of keeping us up to date with these inspirational people Ciao Carole

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@marycoan976]

so inspirational..I've been seeking the answers.

[@annafreeman1923]

Dr J Fuhrman was my 'mentor' and now I have an option. No, I refuse to use a microwave. Presently I am weaning myself off of condiments. Four weeks without Best Foods mayonaise, ouch, and ketchup. No bag or box 'foods'. Black rice is good. If I can find it again. Now that I am in Northern land of ice and snow Canada. Also a member of the 70's club. and having a real weight challenge since the stay in your home covid dilema. You are awesome so glad I found you. I use to live in Reno, NV which is a hop and a skip from Sacramento, CA. Chef AJ was talking about eating 5 lbs of food and if I do that I'm not looking like her. Keep up the great work you two. maybe i will try the oats again, I had discarded it after I got sick one time. Oh yes, my instant pot is my buddy. No more chopping veggies, lesson of the day.

[@estherloveridge3691]

Hi Anna Freeman. There are so many options in life and we get to choose. Condiments just make me (as a food addict) want to eat more and my "I'm full" button doesn't work very well. The good thing about this virus is it has kept some of us out of restaurants and the homes of other people and if our kitchen is clean, no worries.

[@tessawilliams3441]

I know her, I have known her since I was a child. Great inspiration

[@estherloveridge3691]

Thanks, Tessa.

[@julia912d5]

I thoroughly ENJOYED this video. Esther is just lovely person - she's so helpful to those of us who need to do the same thing. I am so inspired by her story! Chef AJ: Which book of yours does Esther keep referring to? That cauliflower bisque sounds good. Which book has that recipe, and other 'easy' delicious ones of yours - and the info about the 'red line' foods that I won't have to worry about weight gain if I stay in that category.

[@CHEFAJ]

The Cauliflower Bisque recipe is in my book, Own Your Health. It's a definite favorite.

[@annafreeman1923]

Instant pot is my cooker. Looks like hers is huge compared to mine. Yes, absolutely people if I could afford to buy an instant pot here in the land of north Canada, you can buy one. I use mine constantly, like every day even two times a day.

[@mjthomas9449]

Wonderful video! Would you mind sharing Chef AJ and or Esther what brand of Nutritional Yeast that you use? Thank you.

[@CHEFAJ]

I like this one www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ3IPMI/?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d

[@brandilynn]

I eat savory oats, use mix veg and greens and love it.

[@lindarussell1932]

Yum great inspiration!!

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

I use to work at Winchell’s donuts before it turned to Baker Bens donuts and it’s still here in Roseville, wonder if it was one of his since it’s close to Sacramento. I never ate any when I worked there thank goodness.

[@lorrainemorris6242]

Amazing I so enjoyed this video. She is so inspirational and I am three years younger than her . And I have lost 20 pounds and that's without exercising. I have not got the book of Dr John McDougall yet I'm just watching the videos especially CHEF AJ you are uplifting. I'm also wondering about the recipe in the instant pot I would have loved to see the end results. Sorry it's a long text. ❤️ From the UK.

[@LianaCavalcanti]

I need to go live with her so she can cook for me and teach her ways!!! :) This is very impressive, well done!! :)

[@thelissaharris8033]

Thanks

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

That's great WHEN you can control what is in your kitchen, but this is not the case for all of us -- and others we live with have the right to eat what they want to eat, too.

[@chrissiemorton4126]

Dandelion greens just a different version of arugula...grown in clean area !!

[@traceystevenson7987]

You guys look great

[@zg8395]

Chef AJ, Do you know of or heard of Dr. Ruby Lathon if so do you plan on having her cook and hear her story on your site.

[@rosemarymoore3957]

Yes how does the soup turn out with whole cauliflower in insta pot? Would love to have seen the end product. I am thinking of getting an Instapot for this way of eating. Great interview AJ

[@CHEFAJ]

Soup turns out great with a whole cauliflower in the InstantPot!

[@kirstenbeeler9454]

I love this interview and this woman! Are the recipes in the interview in her book?

[@tina34301]

Thank you for sharing your incredible story Esther. I got a little lost with the 600 cal a pound comment by Chef. If anyone could clear that up for me, much appreciated.

[@jrobertgadams7766]

I would guess it’s 600 calories for 1 pound of food Which refers to the calorie density

[@bjgoels1]

We can't see the book she was showing..."the only book"......what is it called?

[@sandracarli1110]

The smile when she was standing next to him :)!

[@ruthbiafora5443]

She looks so young 💪🏻💕

[@traceystevenson7987]

AJ, I would love to lose weight. I'm 190 lbs with Multiple Sclerosis. It has become a real challenge to walk. I need to learn easy meals.

[@CHEFAJ]

you can try my group for FREE doe 2 weeks and see if it helps feelfabulousoverforty.com/join/

[@susanstewart4890]

Tracey, I actually wasted time/money trying to follow Dr.Terry Wahls’ Protocol, and attending her Seminar in Iowa in 2017. I wish I’d known about Dr.McDougall & Dr Swank when I was first DXd w/PPMS when my 1st 🧠 MRI revealed nearly nearly 30O brain lesions.

[@melissachadwick5717]

I’ve been starting to follow the eating plan and I am just keeping track of calories to see and I go over calories a lot and I am still hungry. Am I doing something wrong or what can I do differently?

[@where_oh_where_is_blue]

CONGRATS on the weight loss. Do yourself a favor make your give away a pdf and let them download it. You DON'T want to spend the rest of YOUR life stuffing envelopes. You GO GIrl 👍

[@estherloveridge3691]

Most people will just read the Beginner's Manual in Esther's Nutritional Journey so I don't expect a rush at the Post Office. Good idea, though.

[@BronxDad1977]

I might try this McDougall diet yet... 70+ years old??!!

[@payattention31]

I wish she finished the bisque. I need to learn it.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

Is it okay to eat non-GMO corn tortillas?

[@gayatrishivoham]

Was hoping to see the finished product out of the instant pot.

[@delighttabesh9814]

Is quick reference for IP in your book?

[@tm4465]

Taught my kids that when they were little they can eat strawberry tops!!

[@michelles1517]

The stems of a lot of produce have a lot of nutrients!

[@traceystevenson7987]

I have a 6 quart instant pot how many cups of water do I use? Also do you ever buy Old Fashioned Quaker Oat? Enjoying the video thank you from Tracey

[@estherloveridge3691]

In the recipe I used, it called for 6 cups of water and 3-4 cups of plant milk. I use 3 cups of Almond Milk.

[@sharlenepflugrad8859]

What kind of instant pot should I get? There’s so many!

[@casandrasmith6266]

You really can't go wrong with any of them. We purchased ours in 2017 and it's still going strong! Here is a link for one that is a little more cost friendly. We are a family of four and the 6-Quart size is more than big enough for us. www.amazon.com/Instant-One-Touch-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=25B7VAC8A66NV&dchild=1&keywords=instant%2Bpot&qid=1592299223&sprefix=inst%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0ZaRzRYOEZCUVZKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcwNzI5MjZWSDhTWTJDSDE1ViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTQyMjcwMUo0S0cxQk4zWVlGQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

[@janetmaloney855]

Curious if you normalized your thyroid after 30 years of medication?

[@debbiesullivan7269]

I need her book, so where can I buy her book? Thanks

[@estherloveridge3691]

Buy it from me if you want a signed book; otherwise, it is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and the publisher Balboa Press. 7425 West Parkway Sacramento, CA 95823 (no shipping cost).

[@cherylrundle1320]

I have noticed people don't seem to have trouble with excess skin who are on plant based

[@ritalawson7020]

Strawberry salad one punned strawberries handful or two of grapes one chopped small cucumber and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts put on top of salad greens in a bowl pour over your favourite dressing enjoy cheers from Aussie 🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🦘🦘🦘🌈

[@pamstanley6551]

Can’t find the dr.

[@vickitate7148]

I eat my oats raw. I don't hear anyone talk about it. I only use organic, and yes, I agree about the potatoes, must be organic for me.

[@CHEFAJ]

not good for weight loss.. Raw oats are 1,800 calories per pound, when cooked only about 300.

[@Silsarsche]

CHEF AJ 😮

[@billieread2116]

@@CHEFAJwhat? I don’t understand. I sometimes eat rolled oats cold like cold cereal, but with berries and soy milk. So that is worse than cooked oats somehow?

[@CHEFAJ]

@@billieread2116 Not worse just more calorically dense at 1,800 calories per pound versus 365 calories er pound so less favorable for weight loss when not cooked in water. Water adds weight and volume with no calories.

[@billieread2116]

@@CHEFAJoh. So it’s more about adding the milk? Is that what you’re saying!

[@beverlyhommy3052]

Were you able to get off thyroid medication?

[@dianalove1576]

Yay!! Someone closer to my age 😀

[@estherloveridge3691]

We are now the "Diamondaires" no longer just seniors!!!

[@dianalove1576]

@@estherloveridge3691 I like it!! 😁

[@patriciasizemore6196]

67 Just getting started Thank You

[@CHEFAJ]

Good for you--all the best!

[@OlympianVenus]

Question, how can you lose weight when you eat a lot of carbs on plant based ? I would like to start it but afraid of the carbs for example in oatmeal and potatoes

[@CHEFAJ]

It is refined, processed carbs that are the problem--not whole grains and potatoes

[@nativegarden133]

What are groats? (I'm not in the US)

[@estherloveridge3691]

Whole, unprocessed oats - you know, before they become stone ground or rolled.

[@beachgirl48]

Ben, Maple Bars have been my favorite for 60 Years. Heavy sigh, I'll find something to replace them.

[@tanyameyer669]

Would you ask Esther for her address again. I want to request her synopsis of what she's done. Thank you.

[@estherloveridge3691]

Esther Loveridge 7425 West Parkway Sacramento, CA (Let me know if you want the times for the Instant Pot too).

[@Bushcraft242]

Who doesn’t love potatoes grew up on them from a poor family in the 60s

[@debbiesullivan7269]

What’s her KZbin channel? AJ love your channel!🌷

[@estherloveridge3691]

Esther Loveridge or Esther Lebeck Loveridge or you can see the video on ChefAJ. I haven't uploaded it to my channel yet. Need help, ha.

[@sharlenebrown9086]

How do I get on your face book page 💕

[@martyritz23]

Is your book on Audible?

[@CHEFAJ]

indeed

[@Yzabeaux1]

Doesn't salt enhance the flavor? Is salt totally eliminated? What about your body needing salt?

[@CHEFAJ]

Yes, it enhances flavor and also stimulates your appetite. There is adequate salt in vegetables and other whole foods, so it's never totally eliminated.

[@SpitAndBalingWire]

Since I, 67, started eating, and feeding my husband, 83, WFPB on 19 Sep 2018, 94.5wks ago, I have lost 74lbs--from 190 to 116--at 5'7"--and maintained that loss for the past 6mos with no effort. My husband has lost 32lbs--from 158 to 126, at 5'6"--but, more importantly, has cut his cholesterol by more than 50% using only a very low-dose (5mg) of the statin that he took (10mg) for 17 years--before finding Dr McDougall's work--with no visible change in his lipid panel. I began this journey by watching "Forks Over Knives" and immediately began looking for books to read by T Colin Campbell, Dr Calwell B Esselstyn, and Dr John McDougall. I was motivated by a desire to assure my husband's longevity after he underwent an open heart surgery (OHS) for an aortic valve replacement (AVR) and a triple coronary artery bypass graft (CABGx3) surgery on 15 Nov 2017. Having read a great deal about CABGs, I realized that many people were having multiple OHSs for that condition and I simply could not imagine putting us both through that traumatic experience again. I initially used "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Dr Esselstyn and "The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss" to guide us to a WFPB way of eating but discovered Jeff Novick, Chef AJ, and Esther Lebeck Loveridge along the way and have greatly appreciated and benefitted from all your fine work. I've read both of Chef AJ's books and have "read" The Pleasure Trap in ebook format and in Audible format with narration by Chef AJ. At some point along the way I discovered Esther's Nutritional Journey and joined her FB page. It would be impossible to thank the two of you, Chef AJ and Esther, adequately. The fact that you both consistently demonstrate in word and deed now very simple it can be to eat the WFPB way has made a big impact on me. I owe you both a great deal and thank you very much for your commitment to educating the public in how to eat healthfully and sanely. You are both wonderful role models for people endeavoring to make the transition from the SAD to a WFPB way of eating for the purpose of losing weight and/or reclaiming lost physical and emotional health. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please continue to inspire others as you have me. I am delighted that you chose to interview Esther today, Chef AJ. Bravo!

[@CHEFAJ]

Incredible! Sounds like you need to be on the show can you do a cooking demo?

[@SpitAndBalingWire]

@@CHEFAJ Thank you very much for thinking of me in that context. I live in rural central France so I am always 9hrs ahead of you there in Indio, SoCal and I have to watch/participate in everything in "replay" mode. Thank goodness you leave crumbs behind for those of us who are far from the action! I lean very much toward the same approach to food prep as Esther and shy away from recipes and cooking as a creative outlet. I keep us fed with a bit of variety but nothing like the beautiful food-related work of many of your guests. Your interview shows are sterling. I hope that you continue to produce them for many years to come, Chef AJ. I can't wait to see/hear your upcoming new book, even though we never eat "dessert!" "Bonne continuation!"

[@swim610]

Do people have loose skin after massive weightloss on plantbased diet? Im worried about a turkey neck and under arms.

[@CHEFAJ]

Loose skin after massive weight loss can occur regardless of what diet you're on, however, the slower the weight loss the better chance you give your skin to bounce back