Chef AJ Shares the REAL Secrets of Weight Loss

[@loriwilliams2167]

I have gone back and forth with veganism. Both times that I stopped the vegan lifestyle was because I felt socially isolated even though I really believed in it.. A vegan smoothie bar/ restaurant opened up near me and I reached out asking if there was any sort of meetup or support group in the area. Found out there is a meetup monthly at their place and also a group that gets together for dinners, barbecues, etc. I'm going this weekend and so excited! You just have to reach out and talk to people. They are out there 💕

[@tam-tamcan-doit1606]

That’s a great idea

[@pawcatsfly]

Very smart and positive action. Best wishes on your journey. It's worth i!

[@jeremycanfield8530]

I've listened to somewhere around 50 to 100 Chef AJ Live podcasts, and failed to realize how much PASSION she has (since with her podcasts she is the interviewer instead of the interviewee). I can't help but to think that being whole food, plant exclusive is what keeps her ENERGY levels sky high. This was a great listen!

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

I'm plant exclusive and have endless energy, without being "driven".meaning if ive done my usual exercise 1-3 hours of daily walking, and someone came to my house and asked me to go out and do something, I'd still have the energy but don't need to be moving all the time so that I don't feel uncomfortable. After an hour of walking I'm fine, but if I'm working that day I'll walk there and back which is 3 hours.

[@sharonhall1909]

Rip, you're a good interviewer. I love your enthusiasm & kind nature.

[@triciagrey2727]

Two of our brightest lights speaking the truth! Both Rip and AJ have inspired my plant strong journey and I've learned so much from both of them. Awesome to see them together on this podcast!

[@LJ-jq8og]

HI RIP: Your only MISTAKE was not making this a 2+ hour interview ❤. I would title it "AJ Unbridled" -- too funny ! LOVED AJ's opening back story -- especially with the Jane & Essy old days. Watching you and AJ mature through the years has been fun... Seeing you guys together is a blast !

[@amieklingler1574]

I love Chef AJ. I have learned that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.

[@angelafischettifitness]

Beautifully put! :)

[@cindyyoung5098]

I never tire of hearing aj explain calorie density. It was life changing for me.

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

Great show! I love Chef AJ. She is so real, so smart and super helpful for those of us who are changing our ways to become PlantStrong. Of course Rip , you and your whole family are a huge part of helping so many of us. Thanks for having her on.

[@carolfry3323]

Love Chef AJ’s sweet spirit and energy-have learned so much from her-thank you 💕

[@annemccarron2281]

Doesn't she have a beautiful personality?

[@pawcatsfly]

I love these two, and AJ is hysterically funny. Such an uplifting spirit and beautiful soul. These fantastic people really lift me up... and are both such shining spirits of love.

[@suzanneh4275]

Food addiction is so real. I’m very proud of you AJ, for taking matters into your own hands. I keep trying to muster the strength to walk away from oil - dang that cheese! At 62 and around 80 pounds overweight, I’m feeling overwhelmed and like it’s getting too late in life to turn things around. I think I’m just going to have to commit to a week of compliance and take it from there.

[@ann7856]

Her energy is contagious ❤. That says it all how good is this lifestyle for you

[@jamiefaber6262]

Chef AJ is the bomb! Rip too! What a BLAST of an interview!!💓👍🏻👍🏻🥬🍠

[@barbbrazes869]

I love both of you!! Chef AJ and Rip are awesome!! Gratitude for all your work!! Leadership and wisdom and positive energy!!

[@christinesylvester5987]

I was plant strong years ago. Quit. Did keto for 2 years. Then carnivore for 3. I've destroyed my entire digestive track. ....3 days plant strong ....I'm already healing. I'm home again. Even through those lost years I still kept Chef AJ on my social media. I even have a photo with her from years back. I adore her. I can't wait to send the before photo with her....and then my after photo to her.....after i regain my health. I own all Engine 2 books and videos. Reverse Heart .....books. I kept them through my strayed years....I must have know in my heart....the correct way to live. Lesson learned. Thank you!

[@luluandmeow]

Star guest, love Chef AJ, she looks younger and healthier than ever x

[@abbiejaye7019]

Thank you

[@CHEFAJ]

😍

[@tonivandyke5066]

I had a 1 1/2 hour drive ahead of me ! I put on this interview and it seemed like I was here in 20 mins ! You two were so entertaining and even though I know heaps about this way of life I STILL learned more ! Such fun - thanks !

[@guillermob.irizarrydiazphd5]

This is quite an interview! Thanks, chef AJ! You are always brilliant, and I have listened to many of your shows and several of your interviews. I had not heard some of the hilarious stories you share here. Ms. Esselstein’s fall was sad, but her interactions with the paramedics are very funny. You’re obviously a comic.

[@mariarooney6262]

I didn’t know all these things about Chef AJ. It was fun listening to her reminiscing about when she got started. I’m a few years older than her but we all watched the same things. She mentioned Joey Bishop, I loved him and don’t hear a lot about him. Now I know why she’s so interesting. Thanks for having her on. I’m going to check out your Plant strong foods. It’s difficult finding good cereals. Thanks again. ❤

[@Cat-pw2et]

Excellent podcast, I’m a lonely vegan too but I just hop on these videos and I’m fine.

[@luluandmeow]

I keep it simple in my kitchen, I don't need an air-fryer (I tried one, and returned it as I didn't think it was anything special), or an instant pot or a rice cooker or even a food processor. I have a box grater, steel pots and pans, a non-stick pan and a microwave, that's it! I bought a food processor last year but never used it.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

I agree not needing all these appliances!

[@jgrysiak6566]

I'm saving $30 mo not using my electric oven. Air fryer baked potatoes, sweet potatoes & yams in 40 min!

[@margarett923]

watching this a year later and I have to say the only thing better than watching aj do an interview is watching aj get interviewed! love this woman!

[@lucinawhitney2839]

Thank you both. Specially to chef AJ. Always something valuable to teach 💕

[@5thdimensionliving727]

Fascinating podcast 😊 thank you RIP and Chef AJ for your incredible insights - learnt so much ! I love being plant 🌱 strong 🙏🙏

[@karinabuller783]

I came accros you chef aj and then found out about rip, on KZbin and have been watching so many videos and because ive eaten so healthy for years but not exactly just purely plant based and since 4 months ago and because I have self learnt over the years about why cutting all the rubbish out of our diets and why its so important and what it does to your body , ive have for years been like you both trying to show the bennifits of eatjng healthy, plus its a real passion of mine , I've always eaten extremely healthy but never purely plant based , then 4 months back I decided that's it cut all sugers out and turned to just plant based eating for me I went all in because I've more orders eaten this way anyway so I've found it so easy ,it's just learning for ne what I can make but so much healthier , both of you are absalutly inspiration to me and exactly what you say about why we get these illnesses and issues in everyone's life thus is what I've always said all along for years but never heard it from anyone out there its the food that makes us ill don't even get me started lol it really angers me that people don't understand the power of healthy eating and the serious bad health that the food company's sell us that makes us ill, with all manner of issues, I could go on and on, I watched for the first time dr mcdougall speech last night on KZbin omg he just reitarated exactly what I've thought for years about the food we consume, it was a real light bulb moment to hear what he said I thought at last someone is speaking the truth about the food that is harming us, but yo uou both aj and rip I absalutly love to listen to what you have to say, because I think people like my self and everyone who wants to eat healthy should listen find info on this plant based subject and learn listen and learn from people like your selves there's always more you can learn and the more we learn the easier people like me will find it when ut comes to plant based eating, you can never have enough knowledge and you can learn ure self , like I've done, aj and rip ime from UK and absalutly think you both are brilliant ime learning even more because of you 😉

[@lisengel2498]

Strong and very wise knowledge that Chef A J shows in all her practice 😀😺🍀💚🐸

[@KatLizon]

Needed this 🤗💚 bought both your guys books (Kindle since I don't want to wait 😂). Thank you 🙏🏻💚💜

[@carlo6912]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Love chef AJs energy and passion. Really learned so much from this discussion.

[@mandanabalet4841]

Thank you 🤩love listening to you from Switzerland. Mum of 5 children. 😍

[@jessiedaniel3878]

Hello, I'm new to all this so forgive me if this is a dumb question, what is "sos free"? Chef AJ mentioned spices that are "sos free". Thanks for all these free resources, it is so helpful to us newbies.

[@clingtwig1]

Sugar, Oil, and Salt free

[@sandray7609]

Watch the previous podcast with Dr Goldhamer

[@suzybear22]

Sometimes she says “sofas-free” which is sugar, oil, flour, alcohol, and salt.

[@yvonneb6540]

Love both of you!! This was great!

[@carakerr4081]

Wonderful information! Thank you Chef AJ and Rip! 🎉

[@jgrysiak6566]

Love carob powder instead of chocolate. I found this light carob powder @ a Pittsburgh food co-op & it's heavenly!

[@odelyalevy]

My two hero. Love you two and enjoy every minute of this podcast. 👍💙💎

[@veronicanewmiller8775]

Love chef AJ. She's the best.

[@lindasweet7970]

I feel isolated too. My family and friends don't eat healthy let alone vegan. The Vegetarians I know eat lots of cheese and eggs. But this plan is for me. And I love to batch cook for the week.

[@valeriee3039]

Chef AJ and Rip Esselstyn are both amazing!

[@rosanneleibhart9115]

Great interview 👍 Chef AJ is passionate and delightful. Recently got her new Unprocessed book... tried the snicker doodles cookies and they were great!!

[@cyd_notter]

Great interview, informative and energizing!

[@mariamckeon3532]

Love this podcast! Powerful and yes find the why and continue on with your heart and soul…ceo of our health!

[@greyhnd001]

I will be looking up that book. Lol just bought it. Thanks so much for writing it.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Hope you like it!

[@roxantyke6087]

Okay that is THE best phone message evAH!

[@tonyaquinn7822]

This was such a fabulous interview! I never knew these things about Chef AJ! Rip, you were so knowledgeable about her journey too! Great job! Thanks for all your work!

[@maryquitecontrary2033]

My WHY is to avoid the mental pain of having diseases and physical pain of having to go through medical therapies and having to take medicines

[@eileentipton7448]

You live not far from me,,, come to Borrego to teach!!! The art park in Borrego has a plant based director that manages the gardens. He putting in a kitchen. We need you to help transform and inspire change for this community!!!

[@MR.HandyANDY]

wow! so much energy. amazing. thanks.

[@johndavid4831]

I wish I had gone Plant-Exclusive when I was only 50lbs overweight, I would be 4/5ths of the way there already. lol.

[@SuperFoodParents]

✨️Chef AJ and Rip in the same room is like the start of an epic episode of Transformers. 🤖 🎬 Our PlantStrong life is better thanks to you both!

[@cathrinechartier3790]

BRAVO!... have followed for years!!

[@odelyalevy]

Chef AJ is adorable. She is such a good god spirit. 😁😁

[@Family-fs1fd]

I have been eating a plant based diet, no oil, low nuts and practically no processed foods for about 6 years and I have gained weight. Breakfast is usually oatmeal with bananas and blueberries and dinner is some form of plant based meal. I exercise etc… I am just feeling lost. I will have to check out her book and see if there are any tweaks I need to make.

[@Natale709]

Take out the nuts!

[@deefee701]

Get a health check too. Maybe your thyroid is a bit slow.

[@aureliaglenn2220]

Do you eat your vegetables before the rest of your dinner (sequence/preload your meals)?

[@deefee701]

@@aureliaglenn2220 It's much better for absorption of vitamins and minerals to chew your food, sit down to eat and fully relax and enjoy your food. Look it up, there's heaps out there showing that food combining and food order has been investigated and found wanting. It's only child care businesses now that insist that children eat vegetables or fruit first so they don't fill up on the other things first. You know, kids will eat their favourites first if they're not supervised.

[@aureliaglenn2220]

@@deefee701 Many in the WFPB community recommend sequencing your meals for weight loss and maintenance (Jeff Novick, Dr. Greger in his book, How Not to Diet, Chef AJ, etc. It's worked for me, helped me drop 50 pounds.)

[@artwillvideos]

Speaking of sweet potatoes…don’t sleep on the leaves of the sweet potato vine! I have some growing in my yard, almost too vigorously, so I cut it back and washed and cooked the leaves. They cook down like spinach, but a little heartier like a collard green. They are delicious!

[@connysvelt8384]

Love your rap 🤩😍 You really rock!

[@cheriebaker4712]

What a fantastic guest!

[@lisetteem588]

coke slurpee just to get out of bed lol..juice gets a bad rap. i know someone who drank 4-6 litres of juice every day for 140 days. it took away her obesity, autoimmune markers, pain, and gave her energy and wellness.. she looked like her daughter ppl said. after 100 days. and she went 140 days on the juice fast. 60% was veg.

[@ednacollins5157]

Love your way of thinking and Ealing

[@greyhnd001]

My whole family eats noncommittal food. And I eat whole food mostly. I do use some peanut powder I think that might be my most processed food

[@jgrysiak6566]

Love "Every meal is Xmas" lmao

[@roxantyke6087]

I did not see the nose part of that coming in the flute story. lolol

[@kathyadams1766]

I make my own chicken seasoning and it's yeast base i mean nutie yeast. I use it on veggies. In my soups,beans. I all so have a oatmeal waffle recipe . Are sunflowers a nut.

[@yukidear8424]

I'm with you, I am doing this to stay away from as many Dr.s, meds, and hospitals.

[@jgrysiak6566]

They have to have a reason to change! Our influence helps!

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

I see London, I see France... I see A.J.’s Underpants! 😂🤣😂 just kidding! What a wonderful experience having 2 of the top influencers in plant base world. Thanks for all the time and energy you both put into helping us find our way through this journey!

[@CHEFAJ]

😂😂😂

[@jillcaperton1568]

A month late but I just found you. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and Chef AJ.

[@reginamay2767]

I agree about processed oils but olive oil is natural, and is not thing wrong with that and my weight is great.

[@queenofthearies111]

I love Chef AJ.

[@reneecutter779]

Firehouse chili is great! Keep it on hand for a quick meal

[@deefee701]

Always clean up your floor after cooking. Pickup dropped food and sweep up crumbs. Safety first.

[@Yachtblackgold]

LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU TWO! :)

[@sarahbailes1192]

AJ, love your rap you should do that as a short on Instagram or tiktok brilliant

[@mauibeat9189]

Great interview.

[@marlenemarlene8368]

I have a question for the chat, I already read that some of people followed this “method” or way to eat, but some years only, and the they stopped, why?

[@gailrobinson4236]

Funny, but one of the ads I have to watch before this video is for a fast-food burger--with cheese.

[@krisvaughan1531]

Great podcast.

[@deborahdriver3554]

Is the calorie density for veggies cooked or raw per pound?

[@CHEFAJ]

Raw

[@shirleygagne1674]

I always thought chef AJ ate 2 pounds of vegetables for breakfast, but it looks like she does intermittent fasting and doesn’t eat until lunchtime. Wish I could hold out until noon to eat.

[@lisetteem588]

Oats are actually 6% fat.. she probably heard they get 20% f their calories from fat. ppl heard broccoli gets 40% of its calories from protein. Broccoli is 3% protein like most plants.

[@timsalmon5986]

I live in Pensacola Florida but I just moved here how can I connect with other vegans?

[@lsassen4758]

I’ve asked him to get a Fire Engine qualified foods in Whole Foods. So, people know this is plant strong or Fire Engine and how to eat it! Have a APP that gives the recipes and connect with Whole Foods and they get the bag of food for you!

[@sharonwinfield7591]

Playback at slower speed - Chef AJ talks lightening fast.

[@bonniemacdonald9637]

I just three out my jar of peanut butter

[@malaynaschulthies1087]

For the lat 2 1/2 years I'm doing it alone. I don't know one person who even wants to hear about plant exclusive.

[@laurastephenson2516]

As far as I know, Anorexia is treated by private psychologists. They use therapy, and slow moving into learning to eat normally

[@medogandcatadventure]

Ppl feel isolated only when they are insecure and need the reassurance of others. Nobody needs to think, or feel like me, so what’s the problem?

[@kathyjohnston3971]

Fantastic fabulous beautiful

[@Bushcraft242]

Motivation education wellness longevity

[@cantstoplion]

🧡

[@ainsleyameerali7622]

Salt should be illegal

[@marlenemarlene8368]

Which one is the junk vegan food?

[@nancyw8866]

Very good interview. I didn't agree with the whole ancestors being attracted to skinny girls. That's guesswork and underestimating even primitive men for not liking someone based on interest. In the animal kingdom, sometimes its the man who needs to court the woman :D

[@walkingwithbenedict]

I am confused by plant-based leaders now warning against the dangers of starches. I have been diagnosed with MS recently at 58 yrs old. I have gone completely and strictly plant based this year and really have to be certain I am not eating anything that causes damage to the brain. Some are now suggesting starches can be a problem for the brain - any recommendations?

[@sandray7609]

Look up Dr mcdougall he has talks on this. Starches are good, fat is the enemy for MS

[@jgrysiak6566]

More bad news about good habits!

[@snu3877]

Can you share an article or link with info on starches being bad for the brain? That is a new one for me.

[@vfran838]

I would be very skeptical of this. I work in healthcare and see a lot of bad advice - some with research to back it. Watched a friend of mine shrivel away from advice he should stop eating fiber - he had Crohn's and ended up with multiple bowel surgeries (he did not go vegan even though he thought about it). Same with diabetics etc. Also lost my Cousin to MS. She was told to eat high protein diet with meat. Needless to say she dwindled and ended up losing function.

[@shawnedavis9598]

@walkingwithbenedict please look into Dr Booke Goldner at Good Bye Lupus. She is amazing and works and cures autoimmune diseases using plant based nutrition.

[@ainsleyameerali7622]

Oil is the worst thing ever .. oil should be illegal

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

I don’t like this guy he was on the rich roll podcast a few years ago and I wrote him on FB telling him I enjoyed listening to him I asked him one question and he wrote me I needed to buy his book, he wouldn’t answer it Arrogant And 💰 is his focus

[@ziggy33399]

She sure thinks she knows everything. That said, Esselston’s PlantSTRONG IS the best.

[@linzertube]

Esselstyn

[@suzybear22]

Dr. Essy’s Plant Perfect!

[@dianem3012]

She's just passionate about what she believes in.

[@kathyjoyyful]

Surprised that you experienced Chef AJ that way. I don't think there is an ounce of arrogance in her.

[@ziggy33399]

@@kathyjoyyful everyone has an ego. Just so you know. Surely she’s a wonderful woman, however, when I asked her one question she went off on me. I don’t “know” her, maybe I was just someone there at a difficult time, etc. But she blasted at me how busy she is & has no time anyway, etc. It was a question about ingredients I thought she’d forgotten to tell us. But in reality she never was going to explain the ingredients anyway because she has too much to do. And she yelled ! I was surprised too. Not to take away from her fame, success and knowledge. I own one of her books as well, subscribe, etc

[@bluejean-1968]

Unrefined salt is SO good for you!! Refined salt is not.

[@brendawood6712]

Chef AJ looks pale and too thin

[@Natale709]

She looks great!

[@jbidwell605]

She talks so fast that it's difficult to follow. LOL

[@reginaharris1108]

Rip why is there so much Salt in your foods you sale?

[@bluejean-1968]

👎

[@maryannsegal2807]

I've happened upon carnivore videos, and listened to videos from about 4 content creators. Now I am so confused!

[@jgrysiak6566]

More fakes & killers pushing a meat diet!

[@dianem3012]

Read The China Study, Starch Solution, Dr.Gregor, Dr. Esselstyn, and Dr. John McDougall, if you're still not sure.

[@dianem3012]

I used to be a hard core Atkins and keto bible thumper years ago and I truly believe the only good thing out of it was cutting out sugar.

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@dianem3012 , eat lotsa vegetables, fruit, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, pasta, whole cooked grains & beans & u will get a ll the natural sugars u need