Isolation Update: Weight Loss, How We've Changed, What We’ve Learned + More

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

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[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Congratulations on the two year weight loss journey anniversary

[@princesscletra]

Thank you for acknowledging and shedding light on the current issues. Speaking his name and bringing awareness is a start. I’ve been a supporter of you two from day one, but this meant so much. Truly appreciated! ❣️

[@AlexiHolford]

MsCle ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NitaNellEtc]

Thank you for your sensitivity in our current social climate...love your channel here in Los Angeles.

[@theadventuresofnodhmo2338]

As a fellow introvert I have been enjoying this isolation and everything being on-line and not in person!

[@NitaNellEtc]

I'm with Brian on his spirituality! Its personal. A life we live not some badge you wear. Blessings to you both!

[@Frandallina]

I have to say that I've watched every one of your videos and I truly can see that Jessica is more relaxed and often downright playful sometimes than ever before. Its great to see that transition or revealing of what I think she's been all along but hasn't let it show much. It's very endearing.

[@martha_s]

I really appreciate the sensitivity with which you began the video. Thanks for that. I’ve instituted lots of new habits during this time, and I think it’s given me the space and quiet to reflect on my life in a way that I wouldn’t otherwise do. I have had some powerful insights.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

I truly believe that the long term impact of COVID-19 will be that more people will work from home permanently.

[@peachymomof3]

You guys always seem so empathetically sensitive to all situations outside your own life experience. I wish more people could be this way. I like that you mentioned the current situation at the onset. Also, I like that you mentioned parents who've have kids (invade) come home to complete their school years. Thank goodness each of my three kids have their own rooms (cell) and their own computers and we have really great internet service. Some people I know are sharing rooms and sharing computers, or sending their kids out of state to live with Grandma. I have three children; one that graduated college, one that graduated high school, and one that completed elementary school during this pandemic. It happened so suddenly and abruptly that none of them even knew that it would be the last day they got to see their friends (in some cases forever). That's not too mention three missed graduation/promotion ceremonies, senior orchestra trip, prom, all the graduation parties, church dinners, band breakfasts, etc. It's been a really stressful time. But, I have to say since they've been forced together over the last several months, the silver lining is that we all seem to get along much better now than before and have learned to cooperate and give each other space when needed. We're coming to the end of this now, and at first I was dreading having to be isolated, but now I find myself appreciating the time with my kids and realize our lives are about to change in big ways and will never be quite the same again.

[@debbie4766]

Well spoken words. Thank you for not preaching. Just makes me more interested in the KROCKS!

[@AlexiHolford]

My sister has been homebound because of health issues for 10 years. The creation of so many more opportunities to connect with community online has been so good for her.

[@dianecouchman3520]

What a positive post. You acknowledged the current situation in your country, without being political. You are handling being cut off and are (by your posts) helping others to deal with this issue through your honesty. Thanks for being so open, what a great team. People around the globe care x PS I love the pinto beans...very yum!

[@susanwaterworth5622]

Brian's hint of jealousy is such a testament to you, Jessica. It is so clear that you are devoted to one another, but this flash from Brian is so human and such a testament.

[@oleeb]

It's really a pleasure to get to know you two through these videos. You both look fantastic and through your videos you really serve as a great example to others of what it's like to be human and that it's okay to be human. We struggle, we learn, we love, we obsess, we grow, we wonder... Bravo!

[@robz.3225]

Perfect introduction to your video. And appreciate how you counted your blessings at the start.

[@inthetules]

It’s a pleasure watching you support each other in your videos. You’re both very lucky. Thank you both for being so brave to make yourselves so vulnerable to the world. I think you’re great examples and role models of openness, honesty and integrity. Hang in there. I’m sure it won’t always be easy for you, yet you’re doing some meaningful work that’s supporting others on our path to get healthy.

[@richardmattaliano5649]

You two would qualify as my best friends that I have never met. Thank you for all you do and say.

[@mitchell8837]

Hooray for the walking life that has opened for you! I'm a 72 yr. old guy ...gone vegan 2 years ago...off of insulin....outta obesity....almost off of blood pressure meds....and I walk 1 1/2 hrs. a day minimum....Love the whimsical freedom that it gives me. Hooray for you, especially Brian, I share how good it is to get out into the "Windblown Sunbeams" (my fave whimsical description) and give some co2 back to the foliage in gratitude for the oxy they're giving me! (did I mention that I'm an old hippie...Groovy). It's a KOKO life...(KOKO means "Keep on Keepin on") Keep bein' Vertical Ventilating & Ambulatory....I'm hopin' that there's a new channel or ongoing chapter, ,"KrockWalks", comin' up soon perhaps that will be fine guided tours of your area.....just like Derick Simnett does ...(well ya don't have to buy the drone) on his rambles 'round up in Canada! Keep on Truckin'...and Vegin' out !!!

[@MathildaFlow]

Brian talking about the kitchen accident triggered memories of my childhood of me being subjected to my mothers ranting and yelling if things went wrong and also trying to shield my siblings from her anger. I still get anxiety from just hearing a vacuum cleaner and my even husband raising his voice at me is out of the question. That simply cannot happen and he knows it. I too have the anger inside me but I don't want to be like that so I've worked a lot over the years with not coping with life by getting angry, at least not directed towards other people. It's tough but it can be done. So glad to hear about your progress, Jessica!

[@marilynpeppers1356]

Yep. A raised voice is a trigger for unpleasant memories.

[@rrhodes7594]

Glad you guys are safe!! Thank you, Brian and Jessica, for shining some light on the craziness going on in our world today. ❤️

[@belmore8767]

You two are so cute together and you can tell how much in love you are ❤️🥰

[@janetlewis2859]

Enjoy your videos so much. This one was especially nice. You have had a nice variety in videos from recipes to personal to educational to just pure fun. I hope you do get to make those trips. Blessings.

[@joancahill6175]

Hi guys; I am from Dublin Ireland now living in Australia. I was suppose to go to Ireland a few days ago for two months . So when : this is over I am getting on a plane: as s nurse ; especially in Melbourne Australia; we ate in lockdown agsin; so be great to see family agsin xx

[@michaelajoseph6856]

I’m so grateful for everything you share, your honesty and insights. You are part of my plant-based journey as well as my personal journey! Great inspiration and motivation! We are living in very challenging times but I hope we will come through it all stronger and wiser. Warmest thoughts and best wishes from Sweden! ❤️

[@smallfootprint2961]

One of the most stated things that breaks up a relationship is communication, or lack thereof. I know I have left relationships because of what I believe to be lack of communication, and I notice that my communication style has changed over the years. Our country has a lot of communication problems, for sure, so we have a long way to go to get it all said, and find some kind of bridge that we all can stand on. All this divides us into factions that leads to justifying murder. Valuing each other is something that has to be a priority for us, in all we do and believe. I know that I have disdain for people I feel in my soul are wrong thinking, so I am part of the problem, if I take my own advise and become a better communicator. Something to think about. Thanks for the video. Love you guys.

[@teresagould6987]

You guys are great. I’ve been in isolation with my family since end of February and we are doing great. Especially with you guys to watch. Xxxx 💖💖💖💖

[@missy3240]

You two are amazing. Such a good example of a couple in real communication with each other... today I found myself wondering if I’m the only viewer who lets the outro play so I can sing “we’re the Krocks in the Kitchen” 🤣 (I can’t be alone it that!) ... also KZbin videos with no likes would have to be fake I think

[@claireoconor7986]

You are both great communicators!! I look forward to your videos. Thank you!💓

[@grownupadult4783]

You two are too adorable!!

[@patwhite8741]

Thanks for sharing and your honesty. I love your website and this KZbin. Keep hanging in there!

[@lakeichajohnson6007]

Your intro meant so much thank you!!

[@redeemedclay]

Thank you for sharing all this! One thing I love about this channel and you guys is your honesty and your personal touch in how you share!

[@courag1]

What I've found the longer I am plant-based is digestion is so much better and I am sleeping better. I've always been a nervous person, always had trouble sleeping. What I think what was going on in my youth was I had been often on serious antibiotics for tonsillitis, strep throat and pneumonia, so the microbes in my gut were just devastated most of my life and eating meat for so many years did not help. Our gut is supposed to make serotonin and mine was just not doing what it should. With plant-based, I am so much calmer, and I think the production of serotonin keeps my gut from spasms. I would get bouts of constipation and then it would let up. Serotonin keeps it all relaxed but now that I have enough, the serotonin is being shared in my brain. I can approach life much more relaxed. From the age of four I had sever hyperhidrosis and no one ever said it could be cured but I feel like I am. Between the massive antibiotics which were necessary as they saved my life, but my mother did not know how to help me feel better, so I did a lot of suffering. I stuttered terribly which is also an indicator of low serotonin. The stuttering ceased at age 18, but I also made a few good health choices then like steady exercise and eating whole wheat cereal and bread. I play the piano and it has gotten much better the more I tweet my diet and keep myself compliant with my goals, my stiff muscles are relaxed. It is a new world. Would have loved if I had been raised eating as I do now. I am 67, there would have been so much I could have done. With the sweating condition, I was so humiliated when I would go out, I did not want to leave the house. Children can be so cruel. I was in an accelerated class in grammar school and bright kids don't use their smarts for being kind. My 6th grade year, over the summer, three students committed suicide and I thought about it a lot but did not do it. We have some good news, our middle son and his wife had twin baby boys today. She had to deliver by C-Section. They are really beautiful babies and fairly large considering that they are preemies. One is normal size but the other is smaller. Due to the anesthetic, and being a month early they are having a bit of trouble understanding to nurse. These are my daughter-in-law's first babies. She did not attend La Leche League and I can't go to the hospital because only essential people can come in do to the Covid-19 issue. I nursed all three children over 2 years each so I rather could make a few suggestions. I'm sure they'll get passed this hump. But once she is home I can stop by and help her. She'll be in the hospital till Friday. Glad for all the positive changes, Jessica and Ryan.

[@jennifermckenzie4576]

You should come to Canada! Alberta is beautiful. Everything from the grand Rockies to the beautiful prairies we have it all! Come to Medicine Hat. I'd love to meet you and show you around our beautiful city which is so rich in history.

[@monikastep5711]

Even better how about a road trip across Canada? We have sooo many hidden gems and an awesome music scene...even for music snobs ;-) (I have one at home- I totally get it). Great video you two! Cheers~

[@cedarforest4621]

I LOVE visiting Alberta! Especially hiking in Canmore and Banff and Lake Louise. It's SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@abbyr275]

Visit West Michigan! Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon...

[@BeaMuniz]

I had the chance to participate in a Canada trip last summer... I fell in love with Canada!! It is a peaceful place and it smells like maple syrup and Christmas!!

[@suepatrick4214]

Congratulations Jessica on your weight loss That is so awesome!!!

[@gabrielekennedy6123]

Amazingly privileged. Glad your grandmother is okay. Please give to food pantries. 4 people in my life have died. Dozens have lost their jobs... if you are privileged you have an obligation to help others

[@lucindasmith7893]

In your musicality Bryan you have blossomed

[@suenoel1902]

You two are awesome. I love seeing the freedom you give each other to develop individually, while holding tightly to your marriage and your growth as a couple.

[@jannmacdougall1448]

Thanks to you both...so open,fun and a great team❤

[@emilyboyd4456]

"I'm not trying to rush her alone." Brian says and blinked several times. 🤗

[@emilyboyd4456]

*along*

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

😂

[@annah5432]

😂😂😂 made me laugh out loud

[@JenniferHernandez-vh4iw]

You'll look really great.. Especially Bryan you can really tell in his face. Keep it up!!

[@carlabarrow4205]

I love y’all so much, and really relate to what you share. If you ever want to visit Sugar Land Texas-a suburb of Houston, you have a place to stay. I would love to visit with you both. My husband is a history nut like Brian, and I struggle with anxiety. I went WFPB almost a year ago. My husband eats that way with me at home, but he often goes out to lunch with his dad and eats noncompliant foods. I make sure he/we get a large salad every night. Keep up the good work y’all! ❤️

[@stephanieledet7553]

I truly admire your transparency!

[@heathert8895]

You guys are awesome! Jessica, I struggle with anxiety too and have also learned so much about myself and my family during this time. Keep inspiring us you guys!!!!

[@a.cathybeatty9531]

Thank you for everything you guys do .....

[@roslinney4285]

When you come to the U.K.. please come to Cardiff we can show you around it would be our prividge to show you around our fantastic city .

[@sweetpea5539]

I was a guest in Cardiff April 2019 and had the most delightful time 🤗 Such sweet people and those Welsh cakes!!!! 💜

[@laurenpigott885]

I feel the same way about the change in grocery shopping, Jessica. Great video!

[@shawnykennedy4250]

So happy to see you both doing so well! Sending hugs your way!

[@Indiebeau11]

Yes! You guys should definitely come to Ireland, there's some really great plant based restaurants here!

[@sheryla54]

Come to Liverpool England, birthplace of the Beatles! It has a beautiful skyline and a ferry across the River Mersey and lots of live music venues.

[@Carcarfranklin]

Couldn’t agree more. Listening and learning. 💚

[@kimwade6249]

I have gone completely off the straight and narrow... and put on 8pounds.... going back to work on the 14th June... so hopefully get myself sorted.. 😭🤞🤞🤞

[@LikeRustedWings]

Just getting into bed now, womp womp! Can’t wait to watch this tomorrow morning though! Have a lovely evening 💕

[@unoffensiveusername1887]

Love the intro. I hope you stay safe. You guys are awesome!

[@suefitzpatrick6803]

Walking is a great activity for calming down and gaining insights. I also walk alone and at other times walk with my dog 🐕.

[@yvettewilliamselliott8851]

Missing concerts too. I met my husband at a gig and live music is a really big part of our lives 😞.

[@redeemedclay]

Montana is my favorite place! You’d love it!

[@ladylove3636]

I was looking at Diana Ross tickets for July 21 earlier. Life should restart. Everyone out in London. More cycle paths have been put in, London taking cycling more seriously which is great! I think that'll stay x

[@ashleyfreeman7145]

You would love Montana. I lived there for a summer. If you go you must go to Whitefish area and Glacier National Park and the Going to the Sun Road. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been and I have been to 49 of the states. Montana is great in the summer because it is light out at 10:00 pm at night. That is just my take but see for yourself!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

😍😍😍

[@lapuchca]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@JustineMertz]

Congratulations for being back to your adult low! I also got back to my adult lows during quarantine 😁 such a challenge with kids... I've been helping my niece with her school work. I learned i am not smarter than a 5th grader. 😂

[@Carcarfranklin]

Yep. March 13th was Sammys bday and luckily we squeezed a little party in for him.

[@redeemedclay]

Can you share where you got your cool mixing bowls on the top of your refrigerator, or what brand they are? I’d love to get those!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

My mother bought them as a wedding present. I believe she picked them up at Aldi. 😀

[@karidawn4447]

Jessica is adorable.

[@pattyh7241]

I am so glad you are walking 😊

[@rebekahlopez7212]

I am so bummed about not going to concerts too; so many good bands were scheduled to come to NM this summer ) :

[@leelee4199]

Montana is great! I live in Billings, MT and I love it. We have so much to offer! Come visit!

[@tonicollett8009]

Lisa my dad’s family is from Wibaux. We are in Texas now and want to go back to visit.

[@gracehollow6293]

I'd like to invite you to Arkansas... I don't know if you're into the camping/hiking scene but we have some really nice state parks with hiking trails that offer amazing views of the Ozarks and tons of waterfalls. If you come... Give me a heads up. I'd love to meet y'all. Even if y'all do the city life scene... I'd still come to meet you. Brunch... Dinner... Etc.

[@susanwaterworth5622]

I didn't think I could love you more but thank you SO MUCH for talking about George Floyd and urging people to open their ears - and their hearts. Power to Krocks!!!!!

[@Carcarfranklin]

My parents brought me back a shirt from Jackson Hole Wyoming. And I’ve wanted to go there ever since.

[@realdiygranny6652]

love you guys

[@joannlakes]

I miss the ease of grocery shopping!

[@karenbressler6187]

I need more tips on how to deal with anxiety and stress. I get too strong of reactions on small things that pop up and hear on the news and things people I know say things I disagree with and want to be calm and accepting forgiving and patient but it don't automatically happen instead I blow up automatically...then get stressed that I am not controlling myself as well as I would like.

[@karladoyle6241]

everyone I know talks about sleeping issues. universal, but surprising to me

[@marybethhourigan416]

Oooh yeah, come to Ireland!! 😁😁

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

Yellowstone is so amazing.

[@sherylpross-harraz7353]

Come to Vienna, Austria and visit one of your fans. I can show you around! Lots of music and art history here. Great fruit and veggie markets.

[@suepatrick4214]

Hello 🙂 Since going on a plant based diet my skin has become extremely dry. Have either of you experienced that? If so, what have you done to alleviate it?

[@skylark2470]

I had the same experience!

[@janetrogers5429]

I love travelling

[@robinwiergacz9974]

Wow Brian is looking slim and younger

[@janetrogers5429]

You guys look great

[@rebeccamouse9294]

Do you distinguish between starchy vegetables, whole grain (oil Free) bread, and whole grains such as brown rice and wheat berries? I ask because I am really confused about what distinctions I should be making even though I keep rereading Dr. McDougall’s stuff and the FOK stuff... Could you please do an episode on what you personally are doing? I realize what is right for you may not be right for me, but I do think knowing what you do would help me clarify my own thoughts and concretize what I have been reading.

[@JustineMertz]

i would say whole grain breads are great but they are more processed and calorie dense... so for weight loss its probably best to skip the whole grain breads (or eat them sparingly) and just eat the whole grains. when I recently dropped the bread, I immediately lost almost 4 lbs 😂

[@sandramoore8903]

I don't know if you ever used Sucralose sweetener, but I found if I ate a lot of it, I started having anxiety attacts. Are there foods that trigger your anxiety?

[@donnyleong5298]

was there a weight loss update?

[@janetrogers5429]

Kara and nate are good travel videos

[@daisybravo6526]

Jessica is probably more at peace with herself. When she was so stressed and not at peace unable to vocalize effectively would be why she would explode about unimportant things, like something spilled.

[@sparklysusan4641]

You guys💜💜

[@haterobics]

I think Richard Marx was my last concert, too, but he was touring with Rick Springfield?

[@Carcarfranklin]

Hahahah! I had a friend call me a hermit once. I just like my own space. Hahaha

[@suepatrick4214]

Hi - last question...I'm thinking of joining Facebook but I'm not sure about it. I've heard positive/negative reviews. What has you're experience been?

[@purelovepaintings5075]

❤️❤️❤️

[@susandurandstone4278]

I was planning to England tomorrow 🙁

[@swayslay2070]

Good evening y’all 😊😊😊

[@lucindasmith7893]

After 48 years together with my husband I've learned that he doesn't cry at the death of others especially his father he was seven years old when his father died and he didn't cry so there

[@janetrogers5429]

Hike the appaltchian trail

[@pda2836]

Good evening from NH 😊

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

❤️

[@philipahoyes7232]

Come back to Leeds 😀

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We most certainly will! Loved it!!

[@philipahoyes7232]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Plenty of WFPB food for you to enjoy chez moi. Thanks for being a great inspiration. I've lost 100lbs since November thanks to you, Chef AJ, Michael Greger et al..so you are welcome anytime here xx 🥰😘❤❤

[@elishevahgodfrey3888]

@Brian You're a gamer? What do you play? ESO? WoW?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I was playing Last Oasis but Epic Games gave out GTA V for free last week. So, I've been playing that a bit. 🙂

[@karidawn4447]

What about Canada?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I know we would love to go back to Canada. There are a few cities we want to go to or go back to. 🙂

[@emilylockhart1020]

What does this white square mean?

[@dnorris4733]

I think its the calendar on their fridge.

[@emilylockhart1020]

@@dnorris4733 I know, lol. I wanted to know what it meant. Mysterious.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

There is no great mystery to it. It's just a joke that our calendar doesn't mean anything anymore. 😀