She Went Vegan in Her 70s, Lost 130 Pounds!

Esther Loveridge is proving that your golden years can be your healthiest years! She lost 130 pounds and more than 20 dress sizes after going vegan when she was 72 years old! She joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share the secrets to her incredible success and the amazement of her doctors who say she doesn’t even need knee replacement surgery anymore!

[@pamelamyers9634]

I'm 73 and began day before yesterday. I'd like to say I feel better, but it's a bit early for uphoria. Wish me success!

[@rosannaburgess714]

You will do well, just hang with it sister, I am your age and started 3 months ago, so far dropped 10 pounds. You have to have will power to make vegan diet work.

[@cynthiabartz6909]

How are you doing

[@tricia9559]

You can do it I’m 66 I started 1st July this year I’ve lost 3 stone 4 lbs, and have never felt better , if I can do you can sending best wishes from 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@monicaarellano6544]

All the success to you Pamela, I began on New Year’s Day and today marks my 6th day going plant based and I am starting to notice a lot of changes in my body as well as less hair loss and more energy. Mind clarity and my digestion is way better then it used to be. Don’t stop keep going we could do this.

[@kathleenholt6008]

Pamela, how are you doing?

[@lpngolfer]

I’m vegan now almost two years now. My husband wants nothing to do with it. I quit smoking cigarettes seven years ago. My husband said he will never quit smoking and he will never quit eating meats either. So I let it go and I just stick to my vegan diet. I feel great- I’m 65 and looking younger everyday!!!

[@nanemoon9968]

I can so relate to your post! He eats bacon in the morning and steak in the afternoon. He is in constant pain, overweight. Instead of support I hear negative comments every day. Our doctor is on my side but he won't listen. It is so sad. He is retired, we have the time, we have the money. And all he does is sit on the sofa.

[@laurieparis2203]

@@nanemoon9968 Some people are set in their ways, food is a very emotional issue for them. It's so disheartening having to sit back and watch while a lived one destroys their health. You have my sympathies! 🌱

[@arsenalfc3716]

You need to watch second hand smoking

[@CastledarkDweller27]

excuse me for sticking my beak in but it sounds to me like youre too hip and smart and evolved for that old fuddy duddy hubby of yours who sounds like hes determined to kill himself!

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@nanemoon9968 seems he has control issues, possible thinking food is the one thing he has control over and he's not about to let go of that although it's unhealthy. If you are the one cooking can you seek in some healthy bit in his plate example in the ground beef finely chop some veggies and mix it in before cooking?

[@JaneDay]

Esther is , my absolute hero! Everything she says is true. She encourages us all to have faith in the WFPB way of life by walking the walk. I would highly recommend her book; Doughnuts to Potatoes (a book of daily readings which ooze encouragement). God bless you Esther, you have been such a blessing to me. I am 63, down 182 lbs and living the WFPB dream, greatly encouraged by this lady. Thanks Chuck. Kindest regards Jane xx

[@debbiesullivan7269]

Jane Day SW Congrats 🌷

[@dabeezkneez8716]

Yes well done Jane!

[@downbntout]

Go Jane!

[@maryring3042]

That's amazing, Jane. A job well done! Congratulations! Stay safe and healthy,

[@estherloveridge3691]

Thank you. It is a great life.

[@2lee885]

I'm so grateful for a WFPB lifestyle. No one is ever sick in my house, especially the kids and it's been 3 seasons already. No nasty coughs, sneezes or even headaches. We didn't eat out much so we always prepared home cooked meals. We decided to get rid of all the animal products and flourished all year!💃🏾 Congratulations to Esther🙂

[@maryring3042]

I'm glad to hear that you are keeping yourself and your family healthy. Congratulations!

[@documentingeveryday6337]

my hubby slowly joined me....now my other family members say I think I need a special diet. told them its not a "diet" it is a lifestyle and I feel so much better than before. now they see a difference and I have lost 21lbs in 6 months! 60lbs more to go!

[@maryring3042]

I am 84 and have type 2 diabetes. I learned of the plant-based diet 2 years ago, and lost 30 pounds shortly after starting it. I has reduced my blood sugar levels and blood pressure as well. Spread the word about this way of eating so more people can prevent the common diseases that we get from eating the standard American diet. I am grateful to all of the wonderful people who are helping us to be healthy.

[@babycakes8434]

@ Mary Ring Congrats!

[@thesilverbuddha8627]

👏🏻👏🏻 So awesome!

[@adiposerex5150]

I will be 70 next May. Went vegan about 10 years ago. Love cooking this way and the great way I feel. I am energized beyond my youth.

[@maryring3042]

That is so great that you heard about this way of eating 10 years ago. I wish that I had for my family''s sake. Trying to convince them now.

[@annak3380]

Wow - Esther has inspired me to start today. I am sick of being sick. 😩

[@AprilJoi5]

So did you do it? How are you feeling?

[@annak3380]

I did! And am feeling much better. Energy is up, weight is down and my inflammation is more in control than before. Thanks so much for asking! 😊

[@AprilJoi5]

@@annak3380 that's really fantastic... Thanks for the response! 😊

[@Deb.-.]

Hi Anna, I was wondering if there was a particular book you used when you decided to go Vegan.. tia

[@annak3380]

@@Deb.-. Hello. Yes, The Starch Solution. Mainly the maximum weight loss rules. Also The Engine Two Diet and How Not To Die Recipe books are great for any ideas for new recipes. But I mainly stick to a half starchy, half veg plate most of the time. 😊

[@Dani-tz6jz]

My husband and I, 82 and 79, have very recently (one week almost...lol) started WFPB. I have many issues and a bad back that surgery did not help and only made things worse for me. Esther's experience has been wonderful and gives us much hope to be successful too despite our ages! Thank you for sharing.

[@laurieparis2203]

It's great to see someone over 50 touting the benes if a Whole Food Plant Based diet. There's so little support for older vegans. 🌱

[@LeTrashPanda]

You have to whisper when you tell people, lol.

[@laurieparis2203]

@@LeTrashPanda I live in Texas so everyone is on a "need to know" basis!😊

[@downbntout]

The show's like this are support enough for us all!

[@cindycraig3164]

And most of the KZbinrs touting WFPB for weight loss are young. It's a lot harder for us older folks.

[@ccc4102]

Vegetarian way of eating has been around for decades. It's not new.

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Great advice about dealing with family members who don’t want a whole-food plant-based diet. My hubby refuses to watch a documentary or anything. So, I do the best I can. The meat is a side dish and is only chicken or fish. No eggs, no milk, though he does like non-fat yogurt. That’s where we’re at. If you want to save your marriage, DON’T push your spouse. Ultimately, it is each person’s individual choice what they eat and no one else’s business. But, it’s tough for me, I admit.

[@happycook6737]

You are so right. People can't be pushed.

[@jgrysiak6566]

They have to want it or have a reason to do it!

[@michelelandry6739]

WOW, Esther! you look AMAZING!!! That skin!!! Congratulations for taking back your life.

[@Becky_Cal]

Omgsh. I’m only 47 and can’t seem to get it together to lose these extra 45 lbs I’m carrying… this is inspiring and motivational for sure. 👏👏

[@jgrysiak6566]

What foods are u struggling with? Always remember "The fat u eat is the fat u wear"

[@carolbixby-mcdonald5660]

Love this story plus Josephine’s! I am 65 and went vegan (after being vegetarian since my late 30’s) just recently. Never felt better. ☺️ Keep up the good word. ❤️

[@IZLALE]

My 73 year old mom and I started our plant-based journey in November of 2022. My mom’s story sounds a lot like Ester’s. I hope that she has the same outcome too. I’ve lost 11 pounds but haven’t seen as much progress for my mom but know consistency and patience is key so we will keep plugging away at our goal to reach improved health and weight loss. Thanks Ester for motivating us to keep going! Take care.

[@veganmaster]

Score yet another one for Dr. McDougall, glad to hear she found the most powerful voice in vegan nutrition!

[@leem200]

I cook for meat eaters three and I cook for me. I make and bake allot of potatoes, bulk rice, and barley. I make salads or toppings. That way I can get full so i do not eat the other foods. Two will move out shortly then my husband will do the plant based foods. I was for eight yrs and cooked for five kids and him regular food. Then went back to meat and diary gained weight and felt horrible. So went back to whole foods and plant based. I am feeling great. Also, gave up sugar. Coffee and was so tired and head ache but am feeling great now.

[@CKWelch-uz8ij]

Congratulations.👏👏 Now! I am truly inspired! Please share more stories/info about seniors

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

Congratulations to this woman. That's really something to celebrate 🥳

[@elsagonzalez8007]

Esther is beautiful. I have hope. I just turned 70 and overweight. Thku Esther for sharing. God bless you.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Why are u overweight?

[@fcvgarcia]

Congratulations to the beautiful lady!!! What an achievement!!! You are a beacon to so many people! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@missiris1234]

I am 66 and vegan 3 years. I don’t find many people my age vegan. My children think I am out of my mind🤪🤣🤪

[@sallyjono]

missiris1234 same with me. I went vegan at 68 - 2 yrs ago. Hubby not on board, but eats many of my meals anyway.

[@laurieparis2203]

Same. 66, and I'm finally able to lead my own life. I do cater to my dog, though!

[@beautiful20106]

Lot of old people who are vegan

[@lpngolfer]

I’m 65 and almost two years a vegan now. I am not out of my mind and I will never go back to my previous diet!!!

[@nanemoon9968]

I'm 52 my kids think I'm cool. I'm often mistaken for their elder sister. My husband thinks I'm crazy, though.

[@rosannaburgess714]

Greetings! This is what I need to hear because my doctor told me I needed knee surgery too, but I am 100 pounds over weight and I have to lose it before they can do the surgery. I have decided to go vegan to lose this weight. Started three months ago, so far I dropped 10 pounds, getting there slowly.

[@everyveganrecipe]

Wow! Congratulations on her weight loss!

[@reenierickard3399]

I've been attempting vegan gradually at 71, and I already feel so great. I rarely eat meat, but do perhaps once a week (I still have some things in my freezer). The first two weeks were challenging, but so worth it. I would never go back. Can't wait until there's no more meat in my freezer.

[@scf7334]

I heard one time that it’s a waste whether you eat food that isn’t healthy or whether you throw it away, so make the choice that doesn’t harm your body and get rid of it. 🙂 Edit: easier said than done, though, that’s for sure - I still have some cheese I need to throw away and DAMN IT, it’s hard to do even though I’m not eating it!

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Beef is my fave. None in my freezer either.

[@veganwinter2090]

We actually buried those frozen carcasses and opened cans with carcasses according to its critter kind in graves in the yard.

[@lindamorrow5263]

Also I would add This lady is a great inspiration to people my age group,I'm 65.I am finally getting visible knees, Arthritis is getting better!

[@janetjacobsen5850]

That's great that some people have a spouse that will listen to "Game Changers" etc but my experience (and I've talked to others who have the same experience) is that my husband said, "no, I don't want to watch it or listen to it." I cook twice a week for both of us (so he eats 2 vegan meals a week), he cooks twice a week and I skip the meat and the butter/cheese he adds to the side dishes he makes and I add a big salad (he eats some of it but he adds cheese, etc to his share) and I steam a veggie for both of us. The 3 other nights we either eat leftovers or get take out or do what we call, "fend for yourself". It works for both of us because, after 50 years of marriage we are committed but it is frustrating for me and I can tell that he is very frustrated. My husband is an excellent chef but doesn't like to cook healthy foods.

[@cindychurch925]

What a delightful lady. She is si wise. Thank you all for these interviews

[@YAHdozinda]

"The Game changers", amazing movie.....

[@allymonte7295]

I began eating a mostly plant based diet about 2 weeks ago. I'm excited! And I'm 59!

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

She is awesome and inspiring !

[@stephiegetsit]

Spectacular ,so happy for her. What a great example she is.

[@Equinox1.5]

Beautiful lady and a fantastic achievement

[@djondjon]

I have no problem with music, but during the interview, the host's volume is louder than the guest, so I have to keep adjusting the volume.

[@bonniewilliams6615]

Look up Annette Larkins and her husband. She's been raw vegan for many years and her husband only recently joined her. They may inspire some spouses to get on board!

[@veganvision3365]

I've heard of her, she's incredible! So glad to hear her husband has finally got on board!

[@jillryan7180]

Esther you look amazing thrilled for you,,,

[@wastingtimeya]

I have SAD in summer! All that heat and humidity drains my energy and kills my mood.

[@Loriejean54]

The music is distracting... Really want to hear what you are saying.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

Dooo doo dooo dooo dooooo

[@JK-es9wu]

great to hear her story she's welcome back anytime John Dublin, ireland

[@downbntout]

Oh How Inspiring! Perfect story, more health regained than could be imagined. No more glasses!

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you for another great video! She is an inspiration!

[@joannadee3565]

I 've been vegan since 2011 and i am 71. Lately, non-vegan seniors always have wise cracks to say about what I bring to eat.

[@caroline61804]

Thank you for sharing your story. My mom is in her seventies so this is perfect. You look wonderful.

[@momochago2136]

Wow Chuck. You are like the best animator ever.love your energy and quirky use of the terms " prescribing answers" Motivational mondays i love it.

[@crazydaizy915]

Very inspiring!! She looks fantastic and so glad she feels so amazing! Thats living!💜🙏

[@ewamyself210]

👏👏👏 Esther you are such great inspiration!

[@djondjon]

What an inspiration!

[@huertocasero2597]

Wow. Thank you sooo much for sharing your experience. So inspiring, you look so great.

[@joycebboudreau2049]

How wonderful for Esther, I am 59 and I have been mostly vegan for the last 2 years. One thing I find now is I have not been able to find books or information for seniors who want to become vegans. We do have a few different needs as seniors. Can anyone recommend any books for vegan seniors?

[@debbiesullivan7269]

Joyce B Boudreau , we really need a short book to keep it simple not only for seniors but everyone.🌷

[@k.h.6991]

The main evidence is that older people should focus (even more than the rest of us) on high-nutrition foods. So a bit lower on grains. Higher on vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes. And do include your b12.

[@laurieparis2203]

@Michael Carney Right. But we do have that knowledge now and the ability to take a supplement. Thankfully B12 is widely available and inexpensive. The reason it's in meats is bc animals eat dirt that have B12 forming bacteria in it. Untreated water does too, but modern chlorine and chloramine treatments eliminated that source of B12, along with water borne pathogens like Cholera. All in all an even trade! 🌱

[@livingfree2333]

Check out Young at Any Age! They are a couple in their '80s who switched to a WFPB diet and reversed their chronic diseases. They have been healthy for 15 years. They have a YT channel under Young at Any Age and have written a book, 101 Ways to be Young at Any Age. They are amazing and such inspirations.

[@babycakes8434]

@Joyce B Boudreau Check Chef AJ on YT she invites tons of doctors to her show, plus she has recipes she follows. She lost a lot of weight herself. And she is now very strict WFPB follower.

[@andreas4268]

What a beautiful interview with Esther…..Congratulations Esther, you are an inspiration ❤

[@debragossard]

I did that back in 2002. so happy for her!!!

[@chiyerano]

Esther Loveridge 'From donuts to potatoes', I can't help but think of donuts made with potatoes. Good show and thank you.

[@mdjones35]

My town has a local "spudnut" shop. Donuts made from potato flour. Delicious! Been in business over 50 years.

[@katiefaith5381]

Lol good one

[@leavesofchange]

What!? You can make donuts 🍩 from potatoes. 🥔 = 🍩 🎉 I haven’t had a donut for 18 months cos I’m gluten intolerant. Wowza my day is starting out real good!

[@brendabeecher598]

Fantastic podcast! I wish I could get my mother to go WFPBNO! 🤗

[@debbiesullivan7269]

Thanks, fantastic video!

[@nancycox7061]

I feel like I’m watching the playoffs. Chuck should definitely be a sportscaster. 😂

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

so inspiring, thank you!

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I am 60 and do not want to wait until I am in my 70's to get healthy!! I have been mostly plant based but gained a bit of weight after breaking both my legs while hiking 4 years ago. Getting back into exercise has been HARD!! Plus I had a roommate for awhile that laughed about bringing in junk food and the temptations. She was a food collector, and I am a food eater... if it's there I eat it. Not a good combination. So now on my own and glad to be attempting to make better choices. Food prep and planning seem to be the best option for me right now.

[@maxinef6654]

Wow. She is an inspiration. I back to eating a plant based and look forward to improving my health and loosing weight. If she can do it in her 70s, I can do it at age 58. 😊

[@victoriapence6725]

What a great lady!!

[@Ganpignanus]

congrats esther. i'm already vegan so i know how great it is.

[@debbiemills4117]

That is fantastic! You are my inspiration ❤

[@pamelamyers9634]

@Cynthia Bartz. I can't tell a difference in physical or mental wellbeing. I really like eating this way,quite a relief that all that grease is gone. is gone

[@camillachristinenorveganus161]

-Ty, I learn better by listening and doing💞

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

What is the name of the book she first read that turned her? This is incredible

[@suekurtz1024]

Is Barnard Medical planning on coming to Minnesota? Awesome show btw

[@speranza8494]

Amazing woman...such an inspiration.

[@greenlady43]

My husband just ate half a meat lovers pizza. I sautéed onion, garlic, mushrooms and green beans over rice. We’re in our 70’s. He’s had four bypasses and part of his right lung removed. I’ve enjoyed being vegan/wfpb for around 10 years . He has no interest in watching any of the excellent movies about changing.

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Wowwwwww

[@rl9808]

Meat eater here. No heart problems 56 yrs old cac 5

[@1c1pal]

@@rl9808 It's there, don't worry.

[@katiefaith5381]

Stick to your choice and course we can ONLY change ourself♡

[@jgrysiak6566]

Wow! His mental illness took its hold on rich food!

[@deecee8108]

THIS is my favorite one yet

[@starfishw7138]

Luv the squirrel pics!!

[@cynthialeeharris4569]

So proud of Ester I pray my results will be the same

[@33tcamp]

Ha, I didn't have such an easy experience as you guys. I have been 98% vegan since January 1 and have had great health results. Since I'm the main cook at home and we were already eating lots of veggies, they (spouse and 22 year old son) mostly eat vegan. But I haven't banned meat or cheese from the house and they sometimes make stuff for themselves. I am letting the results speak for themselves.

[@gtate9]

Great interview with Ester.

[@nataliepastor1497]

The countdown business is a little irritating. Otherwise love these videos.

[@debbielente4766]

thank you for sharing,

[@kristijanakristijanic]

I started yesterday to be an vegan!

[@missy3240]

I wish so many of my family members (Dad, aunts, uncles, grandfather) would join her FB page no turn their health around 😞

[@melodywright2276]

Thank you 😊

[@vc6601]

Ive been 98% LFWFPB for about 8 years. My husband thinks it’s all hype and that my relatively good health in my early 60s is coz I’ve got good genes and he has horrible ones. This view is of course reinforced by the medics. He says that for the vegan movies that there are the people who say the opposite and back up their claims; humanity doesn’t know the truth. Not interested in doing ‘an experiment’ coz the food is horrible and continues to make pointed anti-meat eating comments which he considers humour, as well as tempting me with refined foods. Just as well I enjoy eating this way or I’d have abandoned it years ago. Hang in there ‘loners’, it’s worth it. 🤗

[@jgrysiak6566]

"Gene's are not your destiny"

[@rhondadickman9778]

Love this so much!! ❤

[@MichaelToub]

Simply an inspiration!!

[@pynaetlborelse1708]

Nothing like pain for motivation.

[@scf7334]

As per usual, Chuck is super loud and you can barely hear other guests. Please - FIX THE SOUND!!

[@Chicagoan444]

I'm grateful to hear about the egg-free flu vaccine. I have a dear friend who is allergic to egg, so she never gets the flu shot, and, sadly, she gets the flu every year. Flublok sounds like a good choice.

[@franrushie1383]

I’m 72 and after reading Dr Will Bulsiewicz book I feel I’m educated enough to go vegan... my son is vegan but he eats pizza and junk food and he does not have a good diet as far as I can see... if I go vegan I want to make sure I don’t have deficiencies of any kind.. I will take a vitamin B12 capsule daily...

[@chowdharyconstruction419]

Remarkable Chanel.

[@Chosen-hr6rt]

This is amazing I bought some goodies to eat all week 🥰

[@annwilliams6438]

Thank you Esther. You ARE an inspiration.

[@joemanly9519]

Esther my new hero

[@MichaelCarter]

I started, again, January, whole food plant based sos and lost 25 pounds at 75 years now. My wife refuses the diet and will NOT give up her chocolate chips she eats by the bag!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lol, after the fat withdrawal, chocolate is disgusting to me!

[@MichaelCarter]

@@jgrysiak6566 now I have a bag of the chips

[@juliastantic3033]

It would be good if I can hear her talking.

[@patriciasizemore6196]

Thank You Ester .... You give me hope

[@JeanSunny226]

Fall weight gain for me is usually 5 to 10 pounds. The season is full of troublesome foods for me. Halloween, then November with Thanksgiving and two family birthdays. Then December with Christmas and it like all of society is full of candy, cookies, pies and other high calorie treats.

[@amystarobin6765]

I get hope . I am 66. I weighed once 263 Now I** weigh 218. But iI am starting plant based. I am eating 2 2/3 cups of brown rice. 1 1/3 cups of beans. a pint of blueberries. I am on a strict budget. Iive on Social Security. It is about 1300 calories. I am getting a digital rice maker. It cost me 31 dollars I cant afford to eat more than that or buy extra food.

[@kathyragsdale5518]

same here, 66 and just now starting plant based.... do you have farmers markets...they offer beautiful veggies

[@crazydaizy915]

Def find a way to add more veggies and lesson beans/rice. So happy for you.

[@ritalawson7020]

Buy chickpeas and black beans and veggies

[@magdelinalee2101]

Amy, you are just so lovely. You can do it on a budget . Dont need to much money. Do what you can for health 💕

[@caroline61804]

Wow. That’s great and that’s alot

[@saundraday1622]

Title interview 15:58

[@tjitske8055]

Well done Esther! The background music/noise is very annoying Chuck! :-)

[@yankee2666]

We're herbivores, guys. ...Any doubts, check worldwide demographics on health and longevity, and the relationship to a plant based diet.

[@pennynolan7597]

Will you ever open a branch in Canada?

[@patriciasmythe7797]

14 minutes in and no esther YET??

[@waymakersfun-time3930]

I personally have grown up eating healthy, however I believe the advice you gave the wife with the husband who chooses not to go vegan was incorrect. I say she should cook and make dinner as usual, yet eat vegan if she chooses, letting him see the changes in her. She can make tasty vegan side dishes and veggies that he can't resist. You just told her to treat her husband like a child. No, I can show you better than I can tell you should be her thought. What should be coming out of her mouth should be, "I love you and want you around me healthy for a long life." She can slowly integrate meatless tasty meals.