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?

[@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

[@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.

[@sheilaprice1942]

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

[@charmainemrtnz]

I cannot eat onions or garlic. But the other 5 foods work.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 😁

[@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 😁

[@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!

[@marydaniels]

What I like best.. is that you use the pronoun, "we.." ....cool.

[@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. 😀

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@Daringtobemyself]

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

[@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 🙏🏾

[@debbieguthrie2307]

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

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@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! 😀

[@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

[@Marixpress2]

Brian has a voice for broadcasting!

[@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!

[@BeaMuniz]

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

[@Rachypenguins]

Plus so many innocent animals don't have to suffer :)

[@rogermartin6732]

Sorry but God put animals on earth for us to have dominion over them. That means controlling their populations and eating them. That is their purpose on this planet.

[@staceyr0329]

I agree, Rachy! No need for animal death and suffering when we don’t need them to thrive and be healthy. Stop factory farming..live and let live :)

[@staceyr0329]

Sorry Roger, but your comment made me laugh. The Bible is full of scripture defending and protecting animals from sparrows to oxen

[@pri.sci.lla.]

roger martin don't cherry pick what you want from the Bible...

[@smallfootprint2961]

@@rogermartin6732 Check out Gen 1: 29

[@staceyturner9486]

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

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@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.

[@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

[@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! ❤❤

[@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?

[@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?

[@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. 😀

[@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.

[@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! ^_^

[@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! 😀

[@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

[@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).

[@sterrones50]

Wow! what a encouragement you both are ☺

[@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.

[@someguy2135]

Thanks for telling us about www.nutritionstudies.org. It looks like a great resource! I originally thought that you meant www.nutritionfacts.org which is another great WFPB vegan resource.

[@roverdover4449]

I also thought that they misspoke this. Thanks for pointing this out.

[@someguy2135]

@@roverdover4449 You are welcome. Sometimes my tendency to nit pick pays off.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@nessh9689]

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

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you! 😀

[@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.

[@julieloweryForyouministry1226]

Did you limit potatoes in the 6 week plan?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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 .

[@lunadanzante7535]

Let me tell you: you are awesome! I love the cute couple that you maje. And with all my respect, the brian voice is amazing 😊. Lucky girl 😋

[@honestaf6165]

Have you guys tried fasting ?

[@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.

[@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! 😀

[@LindaCasey]

Thank you guys .. 🌹 I've lost 52 pounds in almost one year on the (vegan) Intermittent Fasting plan. Do you guys eat at certain times and do you do Intermittent Fasting?

[@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.

[@Starlababy]

I would like to lose 40 pounds. I will try this. I subscribed.

[@eveny119]

Just wanted to thank you for the inspiration!

[@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?

[@brandnewvegan]

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

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

No problem! 😀

[@ellenkincaid8434]

When I got married i weighed 176. I know that isn't fat but it was for me, so I knew I wanted to lose weight because I didn't like how I looked in my wedding dress! I decided I would do veganism, I am doing great, but what I think helped me most is that I don't eat till I'm stuffed, i eat till I'm not hungry anymore and I quit! I weigh 150 now! I would like to lose another 10 but 5 is the goal for now

[@bananapatch9118]

I like using Dr Greger’s daily dozen app

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

A great resource! 😀

[@littlebear9842]

Same!

[@lynnweiser2157]

I am using the Dailt Dozen app. It is very helpful. My Dr. from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn put me on WFPB diet to lower my risk of producing kidney stones. Animal products are high in oxalate and that is what my kidney stones are made of. So far So good. Gave lost 20 lbs and feel much better!

[@WestieDoodle]

Adore Dr Greger!

[@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! 😀

[@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

[@deb1609]

Technically, "Eat to Live" allows up to 5% of the calories from animal products. (I am doing vegan version, too, but I feel like people understanding that Dr. Fuhrman isn't vegan in his focus. He is meat only as a condiment.

[@saradebuque1801]

Tomagachi's (sp?) WERE awesome!!! 😂 fun story...my brother and I each got one one day when my parents were driving one day...they found them in the middle of the road! They weren't hurt at all, that's cool 😊

[@poopsandnaps5690]

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

[@stacysiddons5120]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and lifestyle changes on plant based foods! My husband and I are on day three and sorta getting lost as to what to eat next !!😳😁 we realize that we need to plan better!! But thanks to you and your referrals we are getting it!! Feeling pretty good! Question: do you guys take anything for the stomach issues like gas?

[@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!

[@kimbere4632]

Do you take supplements

[@tommielee5374]

What kind of camera do you guys have awesome video quality

[@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

[@grandmakatemakes]

Howdy neighbors! Husband and I live in Springfield, MO. I just discovered your channel a couple days ago and have been talking to husband about this. We've done keto in the past and it certainly worked, but sustainability is tricky (but not for the reasons mainstream sources think). Ingredients are expensive and sometimes difficult to find (at least where we live). Cooking is more labor intensive and complicated. So I have a few questions. What would you estimate the raw portion of your diet versus cooked? How does your time spent with food prep and cooking compare to your old diet? When it comes to cost, how does it compare to your old diet? I feel like this could relate to how much you cook because it could impact your utility bill. Do you find that you're saving money, spending the same, or is it costing you more? Do you follow sales and what's in season or just purchase whatever? How do you meal plan? Did either of you have trouble giving up the restricted foods? Do either of you eat those foods occasionally now? Did either of you have medical issues before starting this diet? If so, have those corrected themselves at all?

[@elizdonovan5650]

You seem to be so realistic about all the changes you made. 🌲🌝☘️

[@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?

[@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. 😂

[@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...

[@vonneblazier814]

What did you drink when on the potato diet? Water obviously. Coffee, tea, juice, soda?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Jessica drank water and drank iced tea. That is still pretty much all we drink. 😀

[@matthewmcdaniel8846]

I’m not sure I could go without my deer meat 🥩 😳

[@sl4983]

It knocks me out. No thanks

[@yogiyoda]

Congratulations on what you achieved!

[@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 😊♥️

[@BbBb-fx5cf]

Somthing you should know mushrooms do nothing for you unless you cook them

[@AlexxWretched]

But raw mushrooms are so tasty! I eat both, they have their own appeal? Why are they only beneficial cooked? :)

[@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!

[@eveny119]

Your story is very interesting... I understand whole foods and vegan diets, but why 2 wks of POTATOES? Why not corn or other starch? Is it some kind of ' cleanse'? Does it contain everything you need to live? Or does it just 'fill you up'? Or gets you to 'appreciate' Whole foods' after the deprivation of only potatoes?

[@charlottez9571]

Would like to know as well

[@eveny119]

Well I watched a ton of videos and the answer to my question was yes...All that I mentioned, but basically it is to bore you so the whole food diet which followed is a burst of natural flavors and makes you realize youre not eating because youre hungry, cause if youre hungry you can eat a potato. It fills you up while cleansing your palette and body of salt, sugar, fats, white flour and chemicals...ps on Mary McDougals diet she said any whole food starch/grain will do, barley, brown rice, potatoes etc....@@charlottez9571

[@jjwilwil4800]

Do you ever eat out? If so, how often. That's my downfall

[@BrittMFH]

Easy: meat and veggies or big salad! Skip all the carbs/desserts.

[@ajvintage9579]

Britt H meat is not plant-based.

[@nicolemalone5982]

Great informative video for everyone.... thank you for this video...god bless you both!❤️

[@das6708]

FYI: The science states vegan alone is not good enough; saturated fats cause enormous health issues (oils, avocados--eat small), the creator of the glucose issues, not sugar (read how it happens with insulin), etc. I was Keto for 7 years and THAT ruined my health completely (including Rheuatoid arthritis, and developed diabetes), etc. Keto/low carb: short-term benefits and long term dangerous, as much research has shown. If only people would dig deeper. SO, the Krock plan is basically the science of John McDougall MD, "Mastering Diabetes" with two guys, also, Michael Greger, Neal Barnard, M.D., T. Colin Campbell, Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., the Sherzai's MDs, PhDs, etc; Garth Davis, M.D.; Michael Klaper, M.D., Joel Furhman, M.D. (who seems to spar with the colleagues above over some sort of falsified info about his success or something). Three weeks ago I read all these people above

[@cherylwarren285]

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

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! We will! 😀

[@annak1371]

I used to use count all of my calories with My Fitness Pal and track my walking with Run Keeper when I was on the 80 10 10 raw food diet and then later with the whole food plant based where I would also eat cooked vegan food. Weighing my food was a pain. Back then, I would make all of my own dressings by combining different fruits and veggies in a blender to make a sauce. My favorite is a tahini tomato sauce. It's all raw. Anyway, I enjoyed your video.

[@tallmantoo]

You could change that to the most effective diet isn't a diet its a lifestyle that will keep you healthy and happy!

[@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

[@tonibartling3844]

Q: Do you do yoga or exercise?

[@zikreilahiofficial]

coz i won't be able to do all veggies etc i have to have some chicken etc. so please help me in this what should I do for that

[@nomzalicious8075]

Sincerely...what were your bowel movements like in the potato phase?? Did you notice any changes again when other foods were introduced? Honesty please.

[@elvaaude]

I always think of WFPB of low fat high carb. .. do u guys eat fat like avocado, nuts, nut butters??

[@abbykuo4884]

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

[@krisslynn9489]

I lost 100 pounds once on a plant based diet once. I called it "eat so much healthy shit I couldn't eat anything else" diet. Then I moved in with a roommate who liked to bake and BBQ. I gained 150 pounds back. Now I'm doing it again. Only this time I'm going to be that annoying vegan who brings their own food and refuse to eat anything at Christmas dinner unless it's vegan.

[@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.