How We Lost 270 Pounds: Our Whole Food Plant Based Weight Loss Journey

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

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[@TheJaroudiFamily]

Krocks In The Kitchen thank you for mentioning us ❤️❤️

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

@@TheJaroudiFamily Thank you for the inspiration ❤️

[@deb1609]

If you were doing it again, would you have started with just potatoes? I am wondering because people lose their desire to ever eat potatoes again and I am wondering if it is worth it to keep actually liking potatoes or if that didn't matter?

[@reapgoodness]

Having been a vegan for 21 years, I believe you are doing a great service to many people. Congratulations for your great information and your service to others' health!

[@djaldd420]

10 years checking in. Love these guys!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much!😀

[@reapgoodness]

@Dolly Madeson You can check out my nonprofit's website, reapgoodness.org. It tells what we are about related to veganic food forestry while healing the Earth from the devastating effects of grazing animals and industrial animal agriculture. I have a heart defect from birth, inherited a poor cardiovascular system altogether, and have from birth compromised lungs. I started to research nutrition in 1970, the year my Dad died young of heart disease. He was a butcher in our family owned grocery store. I slowly went vegan after reading studies from the National Institutes of Health. I'm now 72 and in great health...all my health checkup numbers are good. So far I've now lived 20 years longer than my dad did. I work 10-12 hours a day on my nonprofit and have the energy level of a 30 year-old.

[@tryforthesky2224]

You two are so kind to each other and so respectful of each other. That just stands out to me so much in the 3 videos of yours that I've watched. God bless you both

[@sanditubia5061]

Brian, are you a radio personality? You definitely have the voice.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I am not a radio personality. I have worked in radio and podcasting for the last 9 years as a producer. I've done some on-air radio work but mostly just voiceover for commercials and promos. I currently work at a podcasting network as a producer but I do most of the voiceover work there as well. And I host 2 different shows on the network. 😁

[@joyceward5477]

I agree. He's got a great voice.

[@nskkhan8553]

Reminds me of chef john.

[@heathercrogerson]

Great to see your story and weight loss .. I've lost 220lbs myself and life is so much easier .. Going Vegan is one of my better decisions .. 💚

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Awesome! That is incredible! 😀

[@eveny119]

You are an inspiration, May I ask if its on a whole foods diet?

[@happycook6737]

Fabulous! Thank you for inspiring me. I lost 30 with 120 more to go. It's helpful to hear from others who lost a lot of weight.

[@sallykalya9023]

But dont you get heartburn and gas? I suffer these when i try vegan

[@travellady68]

Seeing your video saved my life i cant believe im vegan after 3 weeks. I owe it to you and Presto and seeing you guys. Love your recipes. I love that you look like me and my husband not some thin person looking like models.

[@eveny119]

Don't you just hate it when someone naturally thin says " all you should do" is eat less. Then while you eat your salad, they're eating a double order of fries or something?

[@AlexxWretched]

Going vegan probably saved my life! I was put on cholesterol medication when I was 10 because I was a heart attack waiting the happen. I was a bit over weight at the time but my big issue was that it was hereditary. Doctors said I'd always have to watch what I ate and I'd probably always be on the medication. Ate a lot of beans and chicken and healthier foods that first year thanks to my mom, but with no difference. Went vegetarian and ate super healthy, not even enough of a change to lower my medication. Went vegan at 16 and completely went off the meds! Funny thing is, when I went vegan it wasn't even my life I was trying to save 😁

[@morecontentforearth2045]

Today is my last day of the POTATO HEAD FAMINE. I have lost a total of 28lbs. That includes my pre run of 5 days (wanted to see if I loved potatoes like I thought I did.) So in 3 weeks I will have lost 30lbs! I read the "Presto", "Eat to Live" , "Idiot's Guide Plant Based Nutrition". All great books! Thanks to you two, I'm now Vegan/Nutritarian (DAMN IT). I used to make fun of these people. I have been a chef for over 27 years and am relearning things (Very humbling). Thank you guys for being fat and having the courage to say I'm done with this. And then have the strength to put it out there for every Ahole to watch. It inspired me to say "I can do it too". The potatoes were really necessary for me to kick ALL of my bad habits and addictions with food.

[@Daringtobemyself]

"The most effective diet is the one you can stick to." Words to live by. Love it!

[@vegemitegirl1971]

I am loving your story and using it for inspiration for hubby and I. Hubby is 6'4" and 250lb but has a spinal disability. His Dr has told him to lose weight to help his back. It certainly will be no cure for a physical disability but will alleviate some pain. In the past 6 weeks hubby has lost 7lbs. I'm 6'0" and was 269lb in January. As of this morning I've now list 22lbs. We're eating gluten and dairy free due to allergies. The big difference is much more fruit, vegetables and salad. No more processed foods. Due to physical limitations dietary changes are much easier than physical

[@valerieh5400]

Lee Golder Wow that’s awesome! I haven’t lost any weight yet, I’ve only been plant based for about a week now and vegetarian for a month. I believe I’ll lose weight thought through my eating and exercise. I’m 5’4 and at 180 lbs, but before this I was always petite. My goal is to lose 50 pounds and be off meds. Plants will power me! ^_^

[@vegemitegirl1971]

@@valerieh5400 I've lost my weight slowly, more chances of it staying off. We still do have snacks/treats but we never have them at home, unless you make it from scratch.

[@valerieh5400]

Lee Golder Definitely want it to be slower rather than faster. Always a good thing. And that’s good, my sweet tooth is almost none existent other than fruit. It’s pretty crazy to me.

[@valerieh5400]

Lee Golder I lost 12 lbs! I was at 188 lbs in the beginning of June and now I’m around 176 lbs! Plants and exercise are the way!!

[@XeniaAidonopoulou]

Congratulations!!! Well done! I have been vegan for 20 years now and although I did not have so much weight to lose when I became vegan, I did have skin problems which I have totally reversed plus I am now the fittest and most athletic and healthy ( on all levels ) that I have ever been in my whole life... Keep up the good work!!

[@janie_grapejuice7993]

I think by this point its not a diet no more, its a life style now in what I see. : )

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

That it is! 😁

[@janicecentrello1555]

I don’t have a question but have a request, please more recipes if you can. I tried a corn soup recipe you made and it was delicious. I don’t think people trying to eat this way ever gets tired of new vegetable recipes. Thanks in advance, great informative and inspirational videos.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for the comment! We are always working on new recipes. 😀We will have many recipe videos coming out shortly. 😀

[@NRGhealer]

It's so great that you have done this together. My husband is soooo not into a plant-based diet. Watching your videos keeps me going!

[@bumblinagirl2683]

You are not alone! It's been hard for me to transition in my house as well. 2.5 years in and things are quite a bit smoother!

[@NRGhealer]

@Dolly Madeson The building blocks for everything are in plants.

[@bigrod359]

The body is not designed to be on a plant based diet unless done correctly which very few people know what they're doing you'll always be in a deficiency

[@NRGhealer]

@@bigrod359 Not everyone would agree with you. And, since this is on the page of a couple who are successfully living on a plant-based diet, well, you know.

[@grudtt2428]

I switched to whole food planr based 1 1/2 years ago... best decision of my life 👍❤️💚🥦🌱🍓🥕🥒🍊🥑🍇🥝🍌🇦🇹

[@benjigirl1971]

Hi Brian and Jessica! I’d like to know if you had any bloodwork done before you started, and if you’ve had updated ones since? Kinda like the health improvement aspect. Well done so far!

[@debbieguthrie2307]

You're doing an amazing job, I'm so glad that you support one another on this journey

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@alisonl9731]

You two are really inspirational. You both look so healthy. You have both maintained your senses of humour and your positive outlooks. Thanks for showing me the way.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for commenting! 😁 Ain't no point in going through life without a sense of humor. 😁 -Brian

[@imfittted4829]

You guys are awesome. Keep spreading the word about your healthy lifestyle. It was perfect timing that I found your channel because I started a new way of eating at the same time. I went from “vegan” to mostly WFPB. I was eating a lot of junk food before and I’ve cut most of it out so I can be healthier and lose a bit of weight. I would love to see some more videos on how to incorporate more whole grains and beans into meals.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I will add that the list. Thank you for the suggestion! 😀

[@RustySpoons6490]

I love your channel!!! I have been watching every video. You have both inspired me to get my life back on track and take control... Thank you!! *My Question* do you both work out to lose the weight or has this been exclusively diet-based weight loss?

[@yentavegan8823]

I have been whole plant vegan for a decade. I have deviated sometimes but I can always find my way back. When I am mindful and nonwavering my health is vastly improved. I am so glad I found you two because I feel less alone on this journey. I am not some crazy food phobic mal adjusted know it all. I just Want to be health and kind to all animals

[@SirenSe7en]

Just wanted to say hi and that I really enjoy your content. Myself and my best friend started out at 220 and 580 respectively and have already lost about 30lbs together. Both of us had tried many other diets and they never stuck... Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@AprilJoi5]

How are you and your friend doing now?

[@lemaitrethemonk]

I love watching/talking to people who take accountability for their own actions, stop blaming other people for their problems and continue to kick ass in life! I wish you health and happiness. Always keep moving...

[@prizantsproducts4u]

Yup!! It is sooo very simple once you see a few things. For instance once y'all stop eating just fast foods, processed (boxed, bagged) foods, and then all the animal/dairy/eggs foods, you are there. Now chips and coke are vegan but NO YOU DO NOT WANT TO EAT THESE - why? No nutritional value. I went WFPB/Vegan last year. - lost the 30-40 lbs that I carried around dangerously for many years, my hubbs Harry did the same, and we are thin and fit, and healthy. Thank you for this video, it will help soooo many people with the struggle of being fit and healthy, and to be back to their perfect weight (we are all different). You are correct Mr. Brian the weight will fall off of you and we all achieve our natural G-d given weight - just let the great food do it's thing! HEALTH IS WEALTH! G-d bless!

[@jesusfan3151]

What worked for me is Rip Esselstyn Seven Day Rescue Diet, which you always eat. It's not recipes. Instead it's just combining ingredients into a hearty oatmeal or supper or putting on a flat bread, which makes it super simple. Glad I found you guys doing WFPB lifestyle also. We're a BIGGER by the day community!! 😇🤠🤓😀🤣😃😄

[@bobbiejz8526]

Whole Plant Foods Genesis 1:29 I’m going to look that one up

[@marinaxlove]

Whole Plant Foods Genesis 1:29 I love your username 🙏🏾

[@angelinelinardis4499]

What a fun and kooky couple. Have been eating this way for 29 years and I enjoy your approach to this type of food. Keep up the good work!

[@ruthtorphy2204]

Angeline Linardis I think they are awesome. Beautiful people and so inspiring .

[@biancacraig9580]

You guys are AWESOME! I've learned a lot about a whole food plant based diet about a year ago and have been trying to incorporate this into my life as well. While I'm still on my journey, watching people like High Carb Hannah and Eat Move Rest on KZbin and now you guys is so so so helpful and inspiring! You two are amazing and an absolute inspiration. The catalyst into all of this knowledge was What The Health and Conspiracy on Netflix for me and if you somehow haven't seen these then I HIGHLY suggest them!!!!! Thank you guys for your videos!!

[@notcountingsheep3361]

Yay!! Q&A! I would love to know how you met eachother and the history of your relationship. Also, what you both do for work. Thanks! ❤❤

[@julyflame8690]

Ordering Eat To Live now! Your videos are both so fun and inspiring to watch, thank you for sharing. As a topic request, would you ever talk about dealing w/ eating out/eating w/ friends & family/eating at events since changing your diet?

[@Marixpress2]

Brian has a voice for broadcasting!

[@abbykuo4884]

Brian is always smiley, and that always puts a smile on my face too!

[@staceyturner9486]

I love love veggies and fruits. I am so proud of y'all for getting healthy.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@hanaloa]

You guys are awesome!!! Such an inspiration! You are not only saving your own health, you are a shining example for the rest of us as you show us in real time how to take control of your health. I have been trying to recover from a life of chronic food poisoning for over twenty-five years, oscillating between sorta healthy and downright terrible eating for far too long. After two artificial hips and the steady decline of most of the rest of my joints, along with chronic digestive issues, kidney stones, depression, angina, and a slew of other symptoms related to bad food, not enough exercise, smoking, drinking, stressing and a severe lack of sleep, I finally started to get serious about cutting the poison out of my life. It’s been a roller coaster ride of different approaches and philosophies, from high fat to low fat, keto to starch-based, “healthy” meats and fats to vegan. I think I’m finally finding my way as I settle into a lifestyle of wholefood, plant-based eating and intermittent fasting. I’m currently trying to eat only whole food, plant-based within a 4-8 hour window each day, with an occasional longer fast at least once a month (24-36 hours). I hope to work up to a 48 hour fast once a month, but feel really good with what I’m doing now. Some of my health issues can not be cured with diet (hips are fake and can’t grow back cartilage in my other degenerating joints), but giving up animal products and controlling when I eat has significantly improved everything else which buffers the impact of those issues I can’t reverse. I’ve lost nearly 40 pounds and I’ve regained hope as I reclaim my dreams of watching my kids graduate from college, holding my future grandchildren, and maybe even holding my great grandchildren someday. I’m in my mid fifties and my kids won’t graduate from high school for a few more years, but I now dare to dream it may be possible! A big part of what keeps me going is watching brave and committed people like yourselves turn your lives around and take the reigns of your health. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and inspiring many like myself to ho’omau, persevere, as we say in Hawai’i. Mahalo me ka ‘oia’i’o, Thank you with sincerity, Hanaloa

[@bridgettehunt6193]

Super video! So correct that we all need to find our own fit for this way of life! I eat pretty much "the Esselstyn way" for breakfast, "the Fuhrman way" for lunch and "the McDougall way" for dinner. Thanks for all the links on the website!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Awesome! Thank you for commenting! 😀

[@BeaMuniz]

You guys are adorable, you're looking fabulous and HEALTHY! Just subscribed, keep up the good work, Blessings!

[@thecleanveganista]

Honestly, you guys are a breath of fresh air. I can’t thank you enough for all you do and share. You have no idea how wonderfully helpful and fun your videos are. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@deboraht5079]

What a nice couple. You two click together and are easy to listen to. Thank you for the tips.

[@kassrripples3659]

How are your lipids, HDL and Triglycerides, C-Reactive protein perhaps and have you had your liver enzymes tested? You both are doing so well and this journey is so interesting to follow, you are inspiring.

[@valerieh5400]

So inspirational. Thanks for sharing your journey. I haven’t lost any weight yet, I’ve only been plant based for about a week now and vegetarian for a month before June. I believe I’ll lose weight though through my eating and exercise. I’m 5’4 and at 180 lbs, but before this I was always petite, 125-130lbs. My goal is to lose 50 pounds and be off meds. Plants will power me! ^_^

[@bethanyelaine9949]

I love your channel...I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your story and being so inspiring. My family struggles with weight and grave obesity. It's amazing how it clicked for you guys. It breaks my heart for people that don't even know about the WFPB diet. I've been eating what I thought was a WFPB diet for over a year now, but I wasn't doing it the right way. I was eating too much processed foods. I read Eat to Live and it has finally clicked for me. Then surprisingly, just sharing the information as I went along with my boyfriend, he came onboard with me too and he has lost 12 pounds so far. This is definitely a life changing diet and thank you for supporting it and being such regular awesome people.

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

you two geeky badass souls are so inspiring :) Can you make a video about what supplements you take? I'm vegan.. mostly wfpb... I take a daily multivitamin and B12 drops three times a week

[@sarahmaddigan8869]

Just wanted to share, for any folks new to the community, that the best way to differentiate wfpb/vegan is wfpb is a diet (certainly within the vegan community), and vegan is not a diet, but a lifestyle rejecting use of all animal products, for the benefit of animals, the environment, and personal health. Just found your channel, and love your amazing success, and recipes. Congrats!

[@brandnewvegan]

Thanks for the mention in your blog post - keep on inspiring people! You're both amazing!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

No problem! 😀

[@smallfootprint2961]

I'm glad you talked about the distinction between vegan, and plant based/whole food. I certainly don't want to eat animals, or animal products, but many vegan eaters can eat unhealthy, processed foods. Choosing whole foods, takes it one step further, to a healthy life style. I am a little older, and have struggled with food and fat my whole life. Now, no more struggle. I eat my delicious whole foods till I'm comfortably full, and eat again when I know I'm hungry. I didn't learn how to do that till I adopted this plan, and got completely off the processed foods. I like all these options, but resonate most clearly with Dr. McDougall's simple way of explaining it, especially his Maximum Weight Loss Plan. I have lost approximately 80 lbs, and although it's slowed a bit, The MWLP makes it clear how to eat for success, so onward. You're very inspiring, and I'm so glad you are sharing your adventure, so we know we're not alone out here. Thanks for posting.

[@rickiriegert2002]

You two look great. Well done. You are an inspiration for those of us struggling with extra weight. Love your channel.

[@TheHarlequindane]

Not just weight control but health control.

[@kefirheals7383]

It's always interesting where and how people got their start; who inspired them, etc. Like you, I read all the same info, watched people who did the potato diet for 1 year. Like you, I read Fuhrman, Dr. McDougall, Colin T. Campbell, Dr. Esselstyn, and others. I agree WFPB is the way to go and easier than people may think. I ended up following McDougall, which the biggest difference was eating healthy starches. I tried the Fuhrman plan; I found McDougall's plan made me feel more satiated. The important thing is that there is something out there for everyone! I can't get hubby to join me, he still wants MEAT and cheese and loves his milk. I feel bad because I want him to eat healthy. I admire that the two of you are doing this together. I'm so jealous!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much for commenting! 😀 Two of our favorite KZbinrs follow McDougall and have seen great success. We just want people to get healthy. 😀 One aspect I actually like about the Fuhrman plan is that it isn't an all or nothing plan. The 6-week plan is strict but the 90/10 plan is essentially a whole-food omnivore diet. Maybe your husband could go for something like that. 😀 -Brian

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

Really appreciated your authentic and quite humble voices about what you are doing, and how you give credit to those who provided the information you're using. So great that it's been enjoyable and successful, and your glow of good health gives credence to your opinions.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much for the kind words!😁 We really do appreciate it. -Brian

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Amazing! Not sure if you have already shared in a video, but sharing your health changes; blood pressure, cholesterol etc. would be very inspiring.

[@crowdofdissidents155]

Thank you for doing this. People need to see it and learn about it. All the best.

[@serangel3601]

I have been doing a keto vegan diet and I have lost 32 lbs. I lost the first 9 lbs. just intuitively eating a vegan diet. I ate smoothies and salads. I have hit a plateau and I cannot get my weight to budge no matter what I do now. I even gained a little weight skipping breakfast not eating that much. I cannot lose anymore weight no matter what I do. I may start cutting out the oil. I can't even get away with eating a little vegan carrot and cranberry salad without gaining weight. It did have a little olive oil dressing in it. I have to get this last 30 lbs.off. I may just try this and do an intuitive diet as far as counting calories like you guys and cut out oil. Thanks for the info!

[@janetgonzalez7729]

Hi guys... I'm a newbie to your channel and have to say, I'm 100% hooked!!! 😊

[@whererugoing]

I’d like a video on what you prep for your lunches during the work week. I’ve been eating WFPB for over two years and I’m stuck on soups and some fruit for lunch as it’s so easy to pack a soup in a mason jar. . Keep up the good work!

[@wholoveskitty]

I have so much weight to lose (100+) despite being vegan for 8 years, I just get bigger. I’m really soaking this information up. I just ordered the Eat to Live book and I am hearing your advice to adjust to fit your lifestyle. But I do think the program is a good launching pad and intend to follow it to a tea to get it down and transition back into a whole food plant based way of eating. Please keep up the videos. I’m there. Thank you for sharing this inspirational information. ❤️

[@mariefalk5176]

I was eating meat and had 92 kg now I I am vegan and lost all thw wxtrakilos,I am whole food plant based vegan and weigh 55-62 kg

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your content! I was wondering if you might be willing to do a grocery haul video and maybe talk about the cost of the WFPB diet (maybe even vs what you spent on groceries before the change)?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I will add that to the list! Thanks for the suggestion! 😀

[@homebase967]

Mahalo for your video! My sister was thinking of doing the same diet you are doing, I am thinking it sounds really good, because I like the idea of not limiting food, just eating what you need, and not counting calories!!

[@dorisnoemihernandez7040]

I love your videos. I am also on a diet, not for weight loss, but for the reversing of ulcerative colitis. It is an elimination diet that only allows a few items of food for a certain period of time. (The time differs for each person and situation.) The most difficult part of this elimination diet is that spices and condiments are not allowed. The only “seasoning” allowed is salt in moderation. I have been on the diet for about 6 weeks. Watching your videos and seeing what perseverance does have kept me going on track. Thank you and congratulations to both of you. You are making a difference in many people’s life.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much for sharing your story with us! 😀 We are just 2 goofy people trying to lose weight and posting some videos. It means so much to us and humbles us to read comments like this. We truly do appreciate it. 😀 Good luck on your elimination diet. We wish you all the best. 😀 -Brian

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

Great job guys! Inspiring and thanks for spreading the message. Ps, the channel "Well Your World" has a lot of good WFPB no oil (and no sugar, no salt) recipes and tips too.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We love that channel! He has a ton of great recipes!😀

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Excellent...see you in the comments on your videos soon !

[@ptjzmemory]

What is WFPB? I have not heard that before.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

@@ptjzmemory it stands for Whole Food Plant Based. 🙂

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

@@ptjzmemory Whole Food Plant Based....all from plants (including grains, fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, etc.), basically nothing processed (or minimally processed at most).

[@protitus]

I can't do your diet because of food allergies but I'm glad it works for you. I've lost 60 pounds on my diet of just eating less and cutting out sweets and 90 percent of soda.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

You did what worked for you! 😀 That is all we want people to do. Get healthy in the way that works for them. 😀

[@nessh9689]

Your videos are great and I look forward to each one!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you! 😀

[@jeanneamato8278]

Dr. Greger’s book ‘How Not to Die’ is a lifesaver of a book also. Keep up great work.

[@julieloweryForyouministry1226]

Did you limit potatoes in the 6 week plan?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Yes, we did. The 6 week plan limits starches. 😀

[@meganbrown4519]

I watched your first video. Has it been only 2 months since you started your weight loss journey. You inspire ms so much. How long has it taken you to lose the weight you have lost so far. Congrats you are awesome.

[@ninadukette3340]

They think they have been at it about a year. They just recently kickstarted with May's mini

[@poopsandnaps5690]

Great video. You two seem so down to earth in your approach :)

[@kefirheals7383]

And I wanted to say, you both look great! Love your teamwork!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀 We appreciate it!

[@kimbere4632]

Do you take supplements

[@hairnerd86]

Thanks for this amazing video! I'm on day 12 of my reset, and switching to the eat to live-reversing diabetes nutritarian diet. You guys are inspiring!

[@hairnerd86]

Also would love to see you guys do like a meal prep video for a week of food and cost point. Also what you guys do for exercise, that would be super helpful!

[@bonniemaresh3562]

I just found your channel recently ❤️ Love it so happy I came across you both. Very inspirational 😊. It’s crazy how people look at you when they ask how did you lose weight and you tell them that you did a Whole Food plant based diet. Of course now I don’t see it as a diet anymore. It’s a life style 😊. Iv found that most people I know don’t want to listen and think I’m crazy . But truly it’s the solution to becoming a healthy happier person I think ❤️😊 Love watching you both.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀 Here is a typical conversation about our weight loss with a random person... Me: Yeah, we followed a whole food plant-based diet and cut out all oil and sugar. Them: Oh what does that mean? Me: Well, it's essentially a vegan diet (their eyes glaze over here) and we only eat whole plant foods. Them: Oh. 😂😂😂😂 I have had that conversation more times than I can count. 😀 -Brian

[@sterrones50]

Wow! what a encouragement you both are ☺

[@martelvonc]

We haved moved to WFPB by just eating through what we had in the freezer and pantry and just stopped buying animal products. It was gradual and as we had less meat we were eating more plants. My husband who SWORE he would never give up meat, has done so and even admits that he doesn't miss it at all. The last frontier with him is yogurt and cheese. My husband still loves cheese but now he eats FAR less than he used to. Like you said I've had to pick my battles. Eventually we'll move away from dairy I'm certain of it.

[@savannahv1808]

Thank you for spreading the word about not having to be a diet robot! I am a WFPB person myself and I just say I eat plants and grains, shocked faces😂 where do you get all the great T-shirts?

[@allvariationstaken]

You have lost two whole people (three small ones?). That is amazing.

[@lisaclark4607]

You are both adorable. I am very proud of your transformation. So great to see a young couple changing their lives and the planet. I've been mostly WFPB (with some brief forays into vegan junk food-can't advise this, especially if one is easily triggered) for two years. After initial weight loss, have been easily maintaining proper BMI on this way of eating. I agree-it is freeing to not count calories! Love all your videos and recipes! Way to go-please keep 'em coming!

[@MartintheGreatPotatoMage]

They've nearly lost a full 'me'!!! (at my starting weight when I made the switch to WFPB anyway!) That's ridiculously impressive *and* scary at the same time XD Says great things about them, says worrying things about me :P hehe

[@CastledarkDweller27]

yeah, or me.

[@yogiyoda]

Congratulations on what you achieved!

[@jjwilwil4800]

Do you exercise? If so, what kind? Did you exercise while losing? Thx

[@jjwilwil4800]

I lost 60 lbs doing keto about 6 yrs ago..have kept it off... but now I am vegan and cant even do vegan keto because of high fat..I have heart disease. But you are right..It melted off that way..Just for my health I cant take that route this time.

[@jjwilwil4800]

@Liz P. Is there any way to do a plant based lower fat version?

[@John-bg3mm]

@@jjwilwil4800 Liz is right that sugars are highly likely the cause of heart disease. Specifically refined sugars and refined carbs. There has been science done suggesting this. I think Keto is kind of a backlash to the highly sugared commercial foods that most of the population has been living on and unknowingly abusing their bodies by consuming. In my opinion and estimation, we would be fine on a whole foods diet and not need such extremes as keto if such damage weren't done. But in their estimation, keto is what the body is designed to do. I just hope they eat their green veggies too and don't just eat 100% protein and fat. While there may be something to keto, I personally prefer fruit and other natural whole food carbohydrates in my diet. I don't understand the philosophy of no oil. Omega 3 fatty acids seem to have a regenerative effect on the body. I guess they can be found in seeds though without refining them into oil.

[@jjwilwil4800]

I have a genetic form of heart disease called FH and high lp(a) and was diagnosed 14 yrs ago. So being vegan definitely didnt cause it. I actually went vegan 3 yrs ago to combat it and my numbers have improved. Research Dr caldwell esselstyn..he explains it very well that too much fat isnt good for hrt disease..sugar is also a cause I agree.

[@NLR759]

@Liz P. Please stop spreading mistruths. Dr. Esselstyn has scientifically proven that a whole food plant based, low fat diet REVERSES heart disease. Many people also reverse heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and other chronic lifestyle diseases, following WFPB diet programs designed by Dr. McDougall, Mastering Diabetes, or Dr. Barnard. You are the one who needs to do some reading.

[@andreacote6405]

Congratulations on your weight loss and healthy journey!

[@Jademoff16]

I saw your first video and you two have come very far in your journey and both look great. I started eating more plant based lately myself, mainly to see how the it makes me feel, and to lose some weight.

[@livi_bridge]

That was awesome that you guys did this for yourselves ♥️ I strongly believe in intuitive/mindful eating and living by a primarily plant fruit based diet and having meats in smaller portions. This was VERY motivational 😊♥️

[@elizabethkhoshboei1777]

Today was my first day on the Eat to Live 6 week plan. So far so good. Haha. You both are very inspiring 💕 congratulations on your continued success 👍

[@cochristian62]

Dr. McDougal is my go to for how to eat. But, I still get an endless amount of help from all of the other plant based people. I loved seeing you blossom!

[@helenalston2841]

You two are an inspiration. Keep up the good work, you both look really great.

[@57waterlily]

Great suggestions. Lot's of good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@junkonagahama1931]

I recently found out about eat to live and you guys!! Actually i am on very first week on this diet. You guys r such a lovely couple💖looking forward more videos 🎶🥬🥒🍑🍊

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much Junko! 😀 Jessica and I are rooting for you! Let us know how everything goes! 😀

[@spookyvegan1402]

I am already vegan and am starting to go whole food plant based You both have inspired me I already feel so much better and this is only day 4

[@olivialoveworthy]

I'm so excited to see this... The before pics still shock me (have seen some on your Instagram); you guys have literally "spiced up my life" with Brian's spice mix (from the baked tofu recipe) and I'll never go back to bland again! I also have a tofu press now, I didn't even know they make them and it's like a fun tofu torture device, ha, ha... Love you both, rock on :)

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Who needs bland food?😀 God invented spices for a reason! 😁

[@sheilaprice1942]

Excellent job! Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate your channel. Much blessings to you 🙏

[@Secular-Serenity]

New to your channel and enjoying it a lot. I like your realness.

[@WendyAtHome21]

I am trying to lose weight on a vegetarian diet (mostly vegan and fairly wfpb) and it's so inspiring to see others who have been and still are successful at it! Sometimes I feel like my scale hates me, but it's a hurdle I'll make it over in time. Where I live I pretty much have to cook everything I eat - Do you two ever get sick of cooking everything and just want to relax with a meal out? How do you manage that sort of thing?

[@EMunaBee]

Do you watch Lilykoi Hawaii? She has a great channel. Homemade whole foods plant based easy cooking, nice videos, a good amount of nutrition information with a helpful playlist.

[@WendyAtHome21]

@@EMunaBee Thank you for the suggestion - I hadn't discovered her yet!

[@ablubrd]

Luv your videos & teasing verbage back n forth! Keep up the good work/fun!💐😎

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀 I will tease Jessica some more now. 😂

[@funwithtoys3163]

Thank you for sharing your story and recipes.

[@MiaCaliendo]

TRY CABBAGE CARROTS AND POTATOES AND GARLIC STEAMED TOGETHER- I PUT OLIVE OIL ON THE BOTTOM 2 TABLESPOONS WITH THE GARLIC THEN AND THE POTATOES FIRST WITH A LITTLE BIT OF WATER TO STEAM WITH COVER 10 MINUTES THEN AND CARROTS ADD WATER MIX AND STIR AND STEAM TOGETHER CHOPPED CABBAGE LAST DELICIOUS.

[@MrsKamper]

I just found your weightloss journey videos today and immediately subscribed to your channel. 😊 Thank you both for the inspiration. I just have one question. Did you guys become more active after the change in food style or are you basically keeping to the same schedule as you did before the transformation and are relying solely on food restrictions?

[@courag1]

Like you, I am Christian, and I didn't ever do the straight potatoes thing you both did. We've each lost 50 lbs. One of the things I also found helpful is what the Bible says to eat in the beginning. Whereas I probably am okay where I am, I am heavier than my marriage weight but I am in the normal BMi, my husband still need to lose weight and is losing now slowly. My weight just pings around about 3 lbs. I have no desire to go back to the old eating habits. My husband eats fish upon occasion. In the meanwhile it is an excellent diet to stop and reverse or prevent cancer and heart conditions and blood pressure and loads of other things. As my mother and sister died of breast cancer and my dad and maternal grandmother died of Alzheimer's, the diet is the best preventative for Alzheimer's too. Definitely the Creator knew why He wanted us to eat this way. And at Christmas time I reflect on the wonder of the incarnation and that even though Jesus could have been born in a palace, He was born in the presence of the animals. I do not believe He ever ate animals as they breathe air with lungs, not like fish. He may have eaten fish. But none of the animals which were used for sin offerings were anything but vegans, it is likely He was vegan. The Essenes, which John the Baptist was, were vegans. Some believe the translation of "fish" could also mean fish grass which was more of a spread for bread. I am not sure, but find it interesting. I've also seen the wisdom of mankind's use of the land, could feed all the people with us all eating the plants directly and not eat the animals or drink cows' milk. The manure in the Central Valley of California, in some areas, are actually getting into the vegetables and causing salmonella. I think it is a wise way to eat for health and as so many are over weight, particularly children, it is sad to see. I was an overweight kid too. I was the youngest, but my mother insisted I eat as much as the older two which was not fair and have some psychological problems from this. When I remember from what I was fed, my severe problems with dairy, the constant constipation, I was so bound up, it gave me hyperhidrosis from the internal stress. I was drenched all the time, and tormented for the sweating and overweight and it drove me to stuttering. I attempted suicide as a child from the torture and ridicule I endured both at home and at school. My mother's solution was daily enemas for me. I did not play outside often because I would be confined to the bathroom for up to 2+ hours taking enemas, often not even with warm water. I look back and though I love my mother, I also hate what she did to me. As a Christian, I have to forgive, she was treated much the same way as a child. Counting calories does not work for me and I feel like God gave me this diet to help me learn to eat normally, having been force fed as it was, I did not learn when I was full as I had no choice. It drove me also to bulimia, which I have not had in years but sometimes my appetite is not in control though 99% of the time it is now. And it is such freedom. And my digestive tract works normally, considering the abuse of laxatives and enemas, did not end up in lifelong trouble. I do have a son with IBS but not because of what I did to him. He got some illnesses from being a fire fighter/paramedic in the Navy which led to it. It is now under control. All of our kids weight is normal, the oldest one is a little heavier as he is into body building but none are obese. I am thankful for your channel very much. I never went past 80 lbs. overweight, but the psychological part still bothers me though my diet is mostly under my control now. There is help for everyone in Jesus, I do believe. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@gardenoffeeding9643]

I love you guys!💚 thank you so much for starting your channel, sharing your journey and recipes.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 😀

[@Starlababy]

You are both doing wonderful in loosing weight. I will look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@unknownname1681]

You guys are a great couple, and pair well in the videos together. Brian has a great voice and sounds like a professional broadcaster 😃 I am also a fan of both Penn Jillette and Kevin Smith and watch a ton of Joe Rogan 😁

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😃 I have been working as a producer in radio/podcasting for the last 9 years. I've done some on-air work but nothing major. I have also been a fan of those 3 for a long time! One of these days I will get to meet Kevin Smith and thank him. 😃 -Brian

[@sherri.]

Amazing transformation guys. You both look great!

[@newviewforyou]

Love your channel! Thanks so much for sharing! Keep up the great work!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! We will! 😀

[@silent.reaper.4429]

U married a man with an amazing voice keep up the great content fam 💯

[@tommielee5374]

What kind of camera do you guys have awesome video quality

[@sheilaanderson321]

This is a great video. Congratulations!🎉

[@AlexxWretched]

I eat pretty healthy and am relatively active, but calories were my biggest issue! I've been obsessively counting calories for a couple months, which is tiring but so important to me right now. My metabolism has been so messed up for years, and I have portion control issues so it's been huge. On days I want to eat everything in sight I limit myself to 1400 calories and try to fill up on potatoes. On days I'd normally forget about food and only eat a couple hundred calories, the tracker reminds me to eat and I get in at least 1200. It's actually really helped my metabolism, along with the weight loss from eating in a deficit. Once I get to a better weight I'll probably stop counting calories but just track a few normal days in a row every once in a while to make sure I'm not eating a surplus. The most frustrating thing for me though is that I try to eat a couple hundred calories over my maintenance one day a week to keep my metabolism going, but unless I'm eating a lot of foods cooked in a generous amount of olive oil I can't even come close!