HOW I LOST 160 POUNDS - My Weight loss Journey (WFPB, Vegan)

Jeremy sits down to talk to Andrea Sereda about her incredible weight loss journey. They talk about how she lost 160 pounds, reversed both non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Andrea suffered from child hood obesity and is now inspiring others to follow in her foot steps. We how you enjoy this incredibly inspiring conversation between two people who have both lost over half of their bodyweight.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Andrea's Story & Childhood Obesity
05:00 - Hitting Rock Bottom
07:00 - Reversing Diabetes & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
10:15 - Going WFPB with Your Partner
11:05 - Vegan Vs WFPB
13:00 - Learning the Caloric Value of Food
17:04 - How do you Maintain Your Weightloss
19:05 - What do you Eat in a Day and how much?
25:45 - Andrea's Fitness Routine
29:45 - Inspiring Others
31:13 - My Weight Loss Has Stalled - What can I do?
35:00 - Exercise for people with mobility issues
39:18 - Hardest Part of Your Transition - Other People's Issues with Your Weightloss
41:44 - Anxiety of Gaining Weight Back
44:00 - Surgery and Fear of Gaining Weight
47:32 - Skin Removal Surgery
49:10 - Self Sabotage Weight Loss
52:12 - Finding Your Best Weight - The Best Weight Loss Advice
56:00 - Tips & Tricks for Others Starting their WFPB Weight loss Journey
58:35 - Essential Kitchen Tools
1:01:13 - Where to Find Andrea
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NOTE: I am not a doctor, dietitian or nutrition expert. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Please consult with your doctor before changing your diet.

[@rezzieggg]

I loved this interview, I loved Andrea, and I love this channel and you Jeremy! 🤗

[@pbwithjeremy]

I love that you love it all! Thank you so much for the kind words. I really loved this chat with Andrea - I should do another one with her!!!

[@andreamariesereda]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it. Jeremy is so easy to talk to 😊

[@rowenaanderson3739]

After 30yrs+ of feeling bad after eating "bad" foods, i told myself "what's done is done" and to move on. Has been a gamechanger for me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup. 100%.

[@ALLrWorthy]

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your stories!!! We really do need each other!! In my journey I’ve lost 60 lbs so far over 7 months but still have 110 to go just to reach a healthy weight. I’m proud of what I’ve done so far but I do get into little “slumps” and get discouraged and self sabotage. I needed this today!!!! Thank you again 😭

[@pbwithjeremy]

Wow! You're killing it!!! So proud of you as well! And glad you didn't feel alone after watching. You've got this!!!

[@stephaniecoombes2003]

Honestly 60 pounds is a lot and over 7 months is great and your doing wonderfully. You'll get there you just have to give yourself the time to get there xxx

[@gabrielleharrison5633]

I have listened to a million diet videos and books and this is one of the best videos I've ever heard. Thank you I'm also a registered nurse and it made sense from a medical perspective

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow - thank you - so glad you enjoyed this and it held up from a medical perspective

[@janinedevilliers7746]

Thanks for this amazing interview. It was so inspirational and just what I needed to hear. Deeply grateful to you both for the mind reset :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

So happy to have been helpful!!!!

[@lynn8524]

Tremendous interview! I found Andrea very relatable and so encouraging. You are also a great interviewer, good questions, and you let allowed her to speak. Thank you so much.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this :) And thank you for the kind words.

[@cltinturkey]

Thanks for sharing your journey (both of you) with us! Good luck for a healthy, happy, and active future.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@Contrarymarylibrary2]

That was generous to give a link for the free cookbook. Thank you. What a wonderful interview and now I have some much needed inspiration 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure! Ge to the kitchen and have some fun damnit!

[@mrwindsor9082]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful video. Andrea is very honest and Jeremy allows her to tell her story. Which is a skill most interviewers lack. Please keep uploading these true stories.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for this lovely comment. I try to guide the conversation and let the guest be the star, sprinkling in my own when I can, but I'm just as curious to learn from them as you are :)

[@Cathy.C.]

Wow, I don't usually watch videos that are this long. But it was so interesting and informative that I think I may watch it again! I'm inspired by Andrea and her journey, she's so upbeat and encouraging. It was great to watch 2 fellow Canadians talking about WFPB. Mostly on YT we are watching folks from a different country. Loved watching this video! Thanks for posting Jeremy!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoyed it! We've got some other great interviews here that you might enjoy as well!

[@Jean_in_Stillness]

Thank you both, Andrea and Jeremy! Didn't think I had the time today to listen/view an hour video. Ended up en-JOY-ing the entire video and learned about new ideas. Your interview process is excellent, with great respect to each other and viewers' questions. I am in the process of fully transitioning back to WFPB eating and felt strongly encouraged by this presentation. You are both so relatable and genuine!!!! Off to take a walk . . . and start a daily habit of fitness to go with my improved way of living and eating. God bless you both. ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Love that you took us along with us as you went through your day! I've been thinking of taking these interviews and putting them out as a podcast

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Whoa… her story resonates so much with me - that moment where you see yourself and recognize your size for the first time - dissociate from that in the moment, but that switch is flipped. Phew. Phenomenal story. Ty to the both of you for sharing.

[@pbwithjeremy]

It's powerful to say the least - glad this resonated with you.

[@Giahny7]

What a great interview/story , trying to go back to WFPB lifestyle and losing some extra pounds. Very motivational

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sounds like it's helpful - thanks means a lot :) Glad you found this!

[@kimberlyhanson965]

What a great interview! There were so many tips. I can't wait to review her cookbook. Thank you for posting.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful!

[@andreamariesereda]

Yay! Let me know if you make anything and how it turned out 😊.

[@melrosemyself]

At the start of this video, I could not fathom just how heartwarming, inspiring, and encouraging this video would be. I'm halfway through, and I just feel so positive about my weight loss goals and as I consider a WFPB journey.

[@pbwithjeremy]

That makes me so happy. Isn't Andrea amazing? So glad those spoke to you!

[@charmsurprise]

great discussion, thanks guys. very encouraging, and plenty of ideas to think about and consider.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it's helpful!

[@debbiekiefer4938]

Great interview both of you! Love your inspirational stores! This so keeps me motivated, watching these kinds of stories!

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad!

[@pattifewer8522]

Very inspiring interview. ❤. Why you don’t have more subscribers is mind blowing. I love your channel. Gréât info always! Thank you!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for this - to be fair the channel has quadrupled in size over the last month or so, so feels like the word is out - honestly I just want to be able to be helpful to as many people as possible - thanks for being part of this community!

[@scherrykidd4932]

Fabulous interview!!! totally relatable, thank you!

[@maryanne2224]

I'm 67, was pescatarian for about 10 years, then vegan for the last 3-4 years. I remember being on a mission to find and try as many alternatives to all the foods I liked, mostly junk food. I've put on about 10-15 pounds. This is helping me so much as I've been trying out different PBWF channels and yours is so relatable. Thank you.

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad! Similar journey - I was pescatarian first - now WFPB - you've got this!

[@buythebook2677]

This was so informative and helpful. Thank you so much!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stacysmith1615]

I loved her comment 'I'm a dutch person ' in regards to giving up dairy. I can relate. Great interview.

[@wolfiefox4370]

This was a wonderful presentation and just what I needed!

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad!!!

[@susanclark3467]

This was sooooooo helpful from 2 people who have lived through it. I am half way there and I was going to do raw vegan to get off the last 50 but I do not like the whole thing just parts of it but was going to try and push through it. This helped me realize the other 50 will come off it’s a marathon not a sprint and the thought of only raw food is really not that appealing in the long haul-no shade on people that enjoy it. I will stick with WFPB slowly but surely. I already do a bunch of exercise so good there.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Susan! So glad this was helpful :) Yes. Stay on the plan and track and don't worry about the timeline so long as you're moving in the right direction. Keep us in the loop with your progress!!!

[@CindyQuinzy]

Just discovered you both! Very happy I found you! This interview is great. SO many things I can relate to. Especially self sabotage. I tried going to a therapist for just this thing. It did not go well. But what you spoke about rang true to me. Thank you for the great content. I look forward to watching more of your videos and following you both on Facebook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks! So glad you felt less along watching this :) Hope your journey is going well!

[@rheaclements1193]

This is my first video I’ve watched of yours Jeremy, but I’ll definitely be watching more! I really appreciate the encouraging perspective Andrea brings to the subject, not perfection or optimum, but the best body weight for her. And her rule about wanting to only do things that she can do for the rest of her life. Also, thinking about movement, rather than exercise. So many great things in this interview!

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad that this spoke to you! Hope you enjoy our other videos!

[@Larissa_aus316]

Wow packed full of good advice and one liners. Thank you!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're so welcome!

[@siobhancostello4847]

This was a great interview! Thank you both.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for listening

[@andreamariesereda]

So welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@carrieengland6108]

I LOVED this interview!! I learned so much that I know will help me. I jotted down some notes. The video was long. Ipit in my water proof earbuds, cleaned the garage, showered, dropped off donations and recycle center from clean up all while still listening to you guys. It was long but SO valuable. So glad you allowed your guest to give all her information and not cut her off or end the interview early.

[@pbwithjeremy]

My pleasure! I'm so glad that we were able to keep you company through-out your day!

[@lisasmith9206]

I listened while working today!

[@Karrdeh]

Wow thanks for sharing the cookbook! Going to try the sunflower mozza ✨

[@maryegerton6848]

I love this! I love the Rest Of Your Life mentality. It makes so much sense. Well done!

[@pbwithjeremy]

riight?!

[@Masterclassonlife]

Fantastic interview! So encouraging.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Right?

[@courtneyharrel5500]

I hear ya! I’m always gaining and losing the same 30 pounds. Right now I’m 5’7” 187 and freaking out how much I need to lose. Trying to track on the lose it app and get back on this health journey at 52. Love your voice - u are clear and inspiring.

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad this was helpful for you! Keep at it - and enjoy the journey and worry less about the destination - if you're being healthy - then you are already healthy - your weight will sort itself out over time

[@theperfectlypolished]

So great - thank you for sharing!

[@joannebois343]

This is so inspirational. Fellow Canadian here from New Brunswick. I have had 3 C-Sections and have that lower belly sag. This is the best channel. I have lost 35 lbs since October 11th 2023. One day at a time.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you Joanne! Congrats on your success! Wow! You've totally got this! Glad you're here in our community :)

[@user-nh4gg7kn1i]

I love the walking videos on KZbin with a beautiful scene. It does make it feel like I am there as long as I don't have distractions. Wearing earbuds would help with that if there's noise in the house.

[@raworder]

I loved this interview because it was honest and straight forward. The reality is not all Veganism is healthy! I mean Oreo’s are technically vegan. I love whole food plant based especially mostly raw. Has eliminated my fibromyalgia symptoms, healed my heart disease and fatty liver. Love these interviews they help me stay plant based

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you so much for this comment and sharing! Glad you enjoyed our chat!

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

The enthusiasm and passion for new recipes and foods is so inspiring,I am really looking forward to making oil~free sauces and incorporate more vegetables into each meal! Thank you,Andrea and Jeremy. So life~giving.🥰🤗

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're welcome!!!

[@lisagiuliani8167]

This was amazing! Such a great story! I also love your channel and I just discovered it a few weeks ago- been binge-watching...your wife & kids make great taste-testers!! 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you so much!! Andrea is so awesome. Glad you’re loving the channel!

[@andreamariesereda]

Oh my, you two are so kind. Glad you enjoyed hearing my story ❤

[@merrill997]

I always dread thinking about having to exercise... And for that reason I haven't been exercising most days... I love how Andrea reframed how she views exercise - as an opportunity we get to have. Wow, this makes sense. ---Exercise allows us the opportunity to be in our body and discover what our body can do... Thank you Jeremy and Andrea for the inspiration!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it was helpful - whatever way you enjoy moving is better than just sitting around!!!

[@merrill997]

@@pbwithjeremy So true.

[@rezzieggg]

It’s true! Also, you can choose to do activities that you enjoy and still help you move your body! This tactic has made exercise more enjoyable for me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

100%!!!! @@rezzieggg

[@Rene-cn4jc]

Definitely! There are people who don’t have the ability to move like they’d prefer. It’s a privilege to nurture your body through movement.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

loved this! so relatable and doable. and I love the spinach and mushrooms on pasta, great idea! thanks!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andreamariesereda]

Awesome! Let me know if you try it! It’s a favorite of mine and makes me feel like one of those super healthy people that eats greens all the time. I strut around after that dinner. LOL!

[@purityandplants]

Loved this interview! 🤩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad!

[@andreamariesereda]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jodytoupin1225]

This is so inspiring! I am trying to lose about 70 pounds, been PB for a few months, but slipped up on junk food for a bit. Back on track and this video has helped motivate me! You both rock! From a fellow Canadian!

[@pbwithjeremy]

YOU rock for checking this out and wanting to be inspired! You got this! Where are you in Canada?

[@michelletulumello661]

I don't always eat the full plant based way. My boyfriend is a meat eater (working on him!) and full confession- I had an impossible burger (vegan) and fries when we went on a date to a diner tuesday night. But- it was a wonderful date, and I cheated on WFPB, but still stuck with the vegan food, and I realized that even with the cheating, it was probably the healthiest thing on the menu😆

[@drivingmissdisney4322]

Great video and definitely good pointers!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccazahn5299]

This is so helpful. Thank you both. ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure!

[@andreamariesereda]

Most welcome. Not sure if you can tell, but I was having lots of fun. Jeremy is so easy to connect with. Glad you found it helpful!

[@samjones9465]

Thank you for such a thought provoking video

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure!

[@andream027]

Thanks so much for such a great inspiration. Love of the fitness tips!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You are so welcome!

[@andreamariesereda]

Woo hoo! Thanks for watching ❤

[@MrsAloha1959]

Omg! She is telling my story! (Except for supportive hubby....took mine much longer to get on board.) ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sorry to hear that, but if he's on board now that's awesome!

[@andreamariesereda]

It took mine a while too and he needs reminders - haha. So glad my story resonated with you!

[@Cecilia-yy9ew]

Happy to find this almost a year after it came out. Lots of great info. I'm gonna download the diet audio book Andrea referred to. I wanted to say that I lost 70 pounds twice before and gained it back. I have about the same to lose again now and I agree...I had the most negative comments about my weight loss, even from people I thought of as friends claiming what felt like a false sense of concern for my well being.Thank you for this.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it was helpful! I love that people are still finding this interview!!!

[@annanzul2862]

This was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MJ-er1co]

Amazing Andrea!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Great conversation - I relate to Andrea’s weight journey -

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you! What parts of it?

[@andreamariesereda]

Thanks Betty. I am sure there are a few of us that have been through the ringer with it all.

[@peterkempf5422]

Very inspirational interview that is full of great advice. Thanks guys!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure!

[@shannongaines4421]

Amazing interview!!! “Best weight” love that.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoyed it! And yes - that's the best mentality :)

[@sulemkgomez]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing. In my late 20s, down 60 pounds 😊 good luck to everyone on a health journey!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats on your success so far!

[@bonniedavis7498]

Great interview, learned some things for sure!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Great to hear!!!

[@andreamariesereda]

Excellent! So glad 😊

[@pamelafaber6252]

Thank you Jeremy. I have just started watching your KZbin videos. It has changed my life. I love your recipes. I've tried quite a few and they have all been good. I live this interview with Andrea. Both your stories are so inspiring. Keep up the great work you & your family are doing. Have you tried the cookbook, Vegan Pantry?

[@pbwithjeremy]

THis is such a lovely message - thank you! But I think YOU changed your own life, but I'm happy we could be part of that! We own a book called Vegan Pantry maybe it's the same one?

[@randimochamer6284]

Fitness will meet you wherever you’re at…. I never thought of it like this before!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup! Whatever movement you're doing it's better than nothing :)

[@tracypodaima3974]

What an incredible inspiration! I went vegan 2 years ago and 35 pounds just melted off, but then got caught up in a cycle of falling off and getting back on the wagon. I get little to no exercise depending on the season….limited mobility and snow are not a good combination 😢 I think the reframing of my thoughts will do me wonders to get back into things and get back on this weight loss journey so I can get my life back. Fortunately all my screw ups only resulted in gaining back 10 pounds so I didn’t get pushed back too far. Thank you both for your tips and sharing your story!😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

COngrats on the loss even if some came back. Remember Andrea's comment about best weight vs ideal weight. What's best and more realistic for you!

[@vfran838]

Good luck on your journey.

[@mercyh193]

Absolutely love this interview! Found you both by accident. I'm trying to go plant based for my overall well-being and health and hopefully to lose weight as I'm at my highest weight to date. I've been leaning plant based for almost a month except for my plain Greek yogurt and I've been walking 30+ mins 4 days a week doing a HITT workout 2 times a week. But I haven't lost much weight, so I'm here trying to figure out what else I could do to see some progress.

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad you randomly found us. There's LOADS of great plant-based yogurt's on the market!

[@johnboyhowell]

Excellent interview

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@karenrand432]

Wow Andrea! You are a force . Congratulations! Great tips.😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

Isn't she great?!

[@janetleight8788]

Protein?

[@LebecEgirlSews]

Such a great show!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks!!!

[@eugeniapledger746]

Thanks for sharing this information. Best weight idea is spot on! Love it love it!!🥕🥑❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Agreed!

[@andreamariesereda]

Awesome. Feels more doable, doesn’t it? ❤

[@doreena5842]

Hello from BC Okanagan! You are both so inspiring and 🇨🇦!!! 🥰

[@pbwithjeremy]

Props to fellow Canucks!

[@andreamariesereda]

Woo hoo - hello from the East Coast! 🇨🇦 🌊

[@LaLayla99]

Great interview! I found ir very motivating. 🙂

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreamariesereda]

Wonderful. So glad you liked it and found it motivating 😊

[@sammavitae114]

Wow. Incredibly inspiring story.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Isn't Andrea amazing?

[@andreamariesereda]

Oh Jeremy, stop. So glad you found inspiration in my story. Thanks for watching!

[@ddhqj2023]

You look fabulously healthy. Congratulations on your determination and the results.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'm going to assume you meant Andrea, but I'm going to take the compliment too! ;-)

[@andreamariesereda]

Haha Jeremy. You too look fabulously healthy. It’s the plants! Thanks Debra ❤

[@lisasmith9206]

Omg! This interview is so inspiring! I'm currently transitioning to vegan and plant based. I'm so encouraged! Thank you both!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You can do it Lisa!!! Check out our own interviews for more inspiration!

[@lisasmith9206]

@@pbwithjeremy I've seen your interview as well and I'm super encouraged as I'm trying to lose 60lbs and I'm currently active at the gym and working with a trainer. I'm going to start doing more dancing at home with videos because I love Zumba & dancing too!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sounds like you've got a game plan - love it!!!

[@lisasmith9206]

@@pbwithjeremy yup! And added some new ones after watching this interview !💪🏾

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

This was amazing, thank yo too for the cook book. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@madgem32]

Great interview!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@janetleight8788]

What does this woman do for protien?

[@78twood]

It always amazes me to see that so many people who lose a lot of weight look like they have always been naturally thin people! Amazing story 👏

[@pbwithjeremy]

Right?! But then I realize that no one is actually naturally overweight. Funny thing!

[@birgip.m.1236]

Great interview!! Which Ninja blender model do you have Andrea? I had one of the 1st Ninja blenders for 10+ years -Loved it!! ... then the blade got dull...got it replaced ... then the blade holder broke & couldn't repair it 😣 I have an Omega blender now but no pouring spout, terrible lid (spurts & leaks so I have to put a cloth over it & babysit it!), no safety measures like the Ninja's safety button built into the lid that won't allow the blender to start without it latched on properly. I've considered buying another Ninja but get overwhelmed & confused with all the new options... watts ... HP... features ... Appreciate your straightforward honest & down-to-earth informative conversation & sharing!! Thank you to you both!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're welcome - hopefully Andrea will see this and respond about the blender!

[@janeschade7875]

When I clicked on the link to get her free e-book, it took me to a sprouting page and I did it several times

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'll check with her and get back to you!

[@shelleyclarke9325]

Inspiring!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Isn't she great?!

[@Jacq892]

Thank you this was wonderful

[@pbwithjeremy]

You are so welcome

[@lyndysimpson1272]

Really helpfull❤❤❤❤

[@joannejensen4369]

Great video very informative.🤗🇨🇦

[@gailjahn8303]

I am so glad you brought up self-sabotage

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yeah - it's a topic that people aren't comfortable admitting too a lot, so I was happy that Andrea was open to it. She's so great.

[@virginiachavez3657]

Hi Jeremy, I read your posts and am impressed at how well you did. I have Peripheral Neuropathy and wonder if a starch solution eating potatoes and rice will help me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Perhaps! What does that do in terms of effecting your diet?

[@user-pu5dw3we9v]

❤ starting my journey

[@pbwithjeremy]

You got this!!!

[@dewuknowHIM]

Thank u ...thank u thank u...your both such GREAT encouragement...... Please show ypur brfore and after pics....👍

[@pbwithjeremy]

They're on our instagrams

[@WhiteKitta]

Fantastic so happy for her! she is Beautiful and looks so happy now, I love the video! I myself, have been vegan over 22 years now and I will NEVER go back, ....could not be healthier or happier! I am 5’9’ tall and my weight likes to be between 133- 135lb and I eat a lot!….I easy eat around 2200-2500 cal of mostly carbs very little fat, tons and tons of fruits and potatoes, my favorite foods are blueberries and raspberries, I could literally just eat those all day long, for weeks and months at a time....if they where not so expensive LOL

[@pbwithjeremy]

Isn't she great? Thanks for sharing your story here! It's very inspiring as well!

[@andreamariesereda]

Yaaasssss. I always say I eat more fruit and veg than a silverback gorilla. This is why I planted raspberry bushes! #eatallthrcarbs 🎉

[@WhiteKitta]

@@pbwithjeremy yes she is!

[@WhiteKitta]

@@andreamariesereda Your own raspberry's OMG!! so cool, I am jealous.... LOL 😂

[@vi3472]

What a great interview with very good advice from Andrea. She seems very honest and down to earth. I like the advice about being at your "best weight" versus your "ideal weight" because that may be not a sustainable weight for you. There is so much information out there. Dr Furhman says that the recommended BMI's of up to 24.5 are really too high, that everyone's BMI should be about 21. That is very difficult to attain for many people, especially those who have struggled with their weight in the past. I have struggled with my weight my entire life, first as an overweight person, then as a thin person (BMI usually 20.5-21), trying not to regain weight and maintain a healthy weight and my health. It's been exhausting and stressful at times through the years. At first when I became committed to healthy veganism, it was difficult if others were eating my favorite foods like veggie pizza with cheese, and I chose to get a cheese-less veggie pizza. Now it is much easier for me since I have been immersing myself in the WFPB world of KZbinrs for the past 15 months and having been so positively and profoundly influenced by those I follow. Some people do not understand that many thin people, especially those who have been overweight in the past, struggle to maintain their weight by counting calories, weighing and recording their food intake daily on an app, weighing themselves daily, restricting their eating, all in the name of maintaining good health and their best weight. Again, it is exhausting at times. I had stopped recording my food, which was freeing, but then I started again about 10 days ago because my weight was creeping up and I did not want to gain. I don't mind it, in fact it's kind of fun because I get to see if I am meeting my micronutrient needs and it keeps me on track to not over consume calories. At some point, I will stop again. but like Andrea, I want to do it for now. And yes, I agree that some people feel self conscious about their own negative habits and feel the need to make comments about someone who has changed their lifestyle for the better. I also liked her comment about "movement" instead of "exercise". Jeremy, I have not heard you mention your skin removal surgery before. I am glad you are more comfortable now. You look great! Thanks for this video! Happy and healthy New Year to you and your family! 😘

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for writing all of this. It’s such a journey for all of us. I should do a video where I talk about the surgery a bit and stuff around that. In my mind I’ve got about ten pounds or so I could shed but ironically I weighed in today and I’m the exact same weight I was a year ago today which clearly means that’s a weight my body is comfortable being at with my lifestyle so maybe that’s the right weight for me.

[@vi3472]

@@pbwithjeremy Yes, sounds reasonable. If you are happy and feel good, then you are likely where you should be. You eat so healthfully and cook so well. It’s great that you have maintained your weight for an entire year! I think many of us often think we could lose a little more, even if we are at a healthy weight. Even if I gained a little weight, I’d still be considered to be at a healthy weight, but I have gotten used to being my current weight and I am comfortable, so I want to avoid gaining. I’ve heard you say your weight loss went too far at one point and you needed to regain a little. When we look at ourselves, we can be so critical. Also, sometimes, having been overweight in the past, some of us don’t see how we actually currently are, but still see our former self to some degree. My husband and I are like that. We don’t always see our thin selves. You exercise routinely, which is so great! I need to work on that, personally. Looking forward to your upcoming videos! I’ll be watching!

[@vegrunner6688]

This interview was enjoyable and informative. Just an FYI, in case Andrea does consider skin removal: I had an abdominoplasty (skin removal plus ab muscle repair) and some liposuction of the flanks. It was incredibly painful to heal from (the lipo more so than the abdominal incision) and I also developed a DVT and blood clots in both lungs. Seven months later, I can say I would 100% do it again. (only with Lovenox shots to prevent the clots) I may not have the perfect body of a 20-year-old, but I feel good in all my clothes and in a bathing suit. Pain is temporary.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup - I had it done as well - I didn't have those challenges you were, but it was still a pain to recover from - still worth it though.

[@andreamariesereda]

Hey! Thanks for that info. Not sure I’ll have the guts to do it, especially after three big surgeries in 2021/2022. But great info to have!

[@Laineyslife]

That was awesome thank you. ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

You are so welcome

[@andreamariesereda]

Glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@cherylrussell9074]

Great interview!!! She talks about the book The Diet Fix book, do you know who the author is? I found two on Amazon.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I don't... she pops around to check out the comments so hopefully she'll let you know!

[@deborahdriver3554]

Wise words thank you!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for listening

[@andreamariesereda]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@marielincorvaja3848]

Thanks for sharing loved this❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for watching! More interviews to come this fall!

[@andreamariesereda]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're welcome!

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

19:41 Yes, this is the best way to balance out nutrition and satisfaction while eating anything you want. I am a vegan, but a takeout fanatic, so I only eat half of whatever I want then supplement the rest of the meal with 1/2 avocado, salad, and 2 c. steamed vegetables, therefore, I can have my cake and eat it too....literally I would eat half a slice with mega amounts of fruit :)

[@andreamariesereda]

I have legit done that. Cake with a mountain of fruit. Fruit and veg with every meal and snack FTW! 🎉

[@pbwithjeremy]

You and I are cut from the same cloth :)

[@askidmore2]

Do you have the link for the recipe book andrea was mentioning?

[@pbwithjeremy]

It’s in the description of the video - make sure to use the discount code

[@yvettesummers1339]

oh Andrea mire fruit and veggies than a Silverback Gorilla! that cracked me up. thanks so much for the Inspo Jeremy and Andrea

[@kathygregg1016]

Hello from Vancouver!!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Welcome fellow Canadian!

[@maritzabortiz4720]

Hello, can we still get a copy of the book? Great job and info

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yes - Andrea had to change the link - I'm updating it on the video, but you can also find it here: drive.google.com/file/d/1txjMMle9QHb6dylukIPFH2ziNxgPg78I/view?usp=sharing

[@lenoraaronel8542]

Totally understand the fear of gaining. I’m at 125 from 170 at 5’7. If I get anywhere close to 130 I panic. This is a post menopausal weight loss.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I’m going to talk about this some more in an upcoming video I think. The mental health aspect of weight loss.

[@lenoraaronel8542]

I reversed diabetes, high bp, hi gh triglycerides, arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and IBS and migraines. No way I’m going back. I’m turning 61 next month and take no meds except occasion Advil or aleve

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow! Good for you! You're amazing - you must feel fantastic.

[@judiejansevanrensburg133]

Which documentary is Andrea referring to around 12:00

[@pbwithjeremy]

Was it Gamechangers?

[@michelletulumello661]

I haven't been counting calories 😢 I just can't. It really stresses me out, and it's super time-consuming. I dont think I could handle that. Especially not for my entire life. It's a horrible feeling (for me) to think that way about food.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Agreed. I don't recommend it at all!

[@jan-marieswain6519]

My Instant pot and Vitamix are essential!

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

OmG, I was "Sweatin to the Oldies" with Richard too, back in 1992, hahaha. You know, I still have one of his boxes/kits at home somewhere in the attic, with all the cards and little blue booklet, where you would stick your cards and count calories. But the video tapes were epic. He is a funny guy. 🙂 My weight loss though wasn`t happening until 30 years later and the discovery of Dr. McDougall and all the other plant based "Gods" 🙂

[@pbwithjeremy]

YES - same here. Richard didn't do it quite like our PB gurus :)