The Last Straw: Why We Finally Decided To Lose Weight (Whole Food Plant Based Diet)

If you are new here - welcome! We are the Krocks, a couple who started out at 800 pounds combined in June 2018. We switched to a whole food plant-based diet, and over the past 15 months, together we have lost nearly 300 pounds.
People ask us a lot about the "last straw" that made us decide to start our weight loss journey (well, Brian likes to call it our weight loss adventure 😊). In today's video, we discuss what inspired us to finally start losing weight.
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[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Be sure to check out the blog post at bit.ly/KrockLastStraw & comment below with your "last straw" ❤️

[@olivialoveworthy]

Please share the hot chocolate recipe! :)

[@rebecca9492]

Yessssssss!!! Please share the hot chocolate recipe!❤️

[@positivelight7906]

Brian when you are looking at Jesica you look so in love with her. It is so sweet. Love your channel.

[@bernadettealmeida9854]

I watched the Forks Over Knives documentary on Netflix in 2014. Asked my family physician if these drs were quacks and he said he and his wife were doing whole food plant based. Why don’t you join us? I’ve lost 165 lbs and it changed my life!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

Wow! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@nicolaparin761]

Fantastic

[@cindystrother7710]

FABULOUS

[@kristicurran6955]

Woohoo! Congrats!

[@melaniej.roberts206]

You are blessed to have doctors like you do.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

I got up to 700 lbs I am down to 628 now. My last straw was a combination of personal pain and frustration with my inability to move around without considering the pain it would cause. My Doctor challenged me to go vegan. He had me watch Forks Over Knives and I got started.

[@sensiblecrime7699]

I respect you and your weight loss very much! I am in my 50s now, and realized that some part of my body always hurt. I went vegan in hopes of having fewer aches and pains. I wasn't sure I was getting better and then I noticed I was taking half as much enteric aspirin as I used to. ❤🧡❤👍

[@mshockey73]

Congratulations Rusty!!

[@ginadenny4646]

I used to weigh 500 pounds, which at 5'3" is unsustainable and deadly. I got a gastric bypass and maintained a weight of 300 pounds for 20 years. Recently I started following a whole food plant based diet. I'm down to 270 and feel much better. I sleep better and have more energy. The odd thing is that I wasn't trying to lose weight exactly and didn't think I'd lose a lot. I was shocked at how quickly I dropped the first 10 pounds! Please keep doing what you're doing and know that you will always get support and encouragement from "The Krocks." They are genuinely decent and humble people. Jessica and Brian are young enough to be my kids, and I'm impressed by the wisdom they show us on every video.

[@karen6778]

That’s awesome! Wishing you continued success and improvement ☺️🤗💕

[@mistycgrimm]

That’s amazing, Rusty!

[@Plantsonpurpose]

I've lost 80 pounds so far with whole food plant based. I was on blood pressure meds and Metformin for type 2 diabetes. My doctor wanted to increase my meds and add another one for high cholesterol. My doctor is amazed at my labs and I can now hike 4-7 miles easily, when before I would get winded going up one flight of stairs. I have my life back and I feel better at 55 than I did in my 30's and 40's. Thanks for sharing!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

You are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@johnlewis1640]

That is great news, keep it up!

[@serangel3601]

Congratulations! I am 50 and I have lost 32 lbs. and have another 30 lbs. to go. Thanks for sharing your story. Say goodbye to high cholesterol on a plant based diet. I had high cholesterol 3 years ago from eating cookies,pies,pastries and ground beef. I went back to being vegan 4 months ago and that's when the weight started to drop off.

[@annejones3716]

55? Me Too! So there is hope for me. I am going to check you out Plants on Purpose.

[@Plantsonpurpose]

@@annejones3716 there's always hope!

[@mrbqkc]

I got a breast cancer diagnosis last year just before Christmas, when I was 32. All during my treatment I was focused on managing my symptoms, getting through everything, and beating cancer 💪Once I did that this year (yay! 👏🎉) my focus changed and now I'm all about reducing my recurrence risk and my risk for other cancers. I have a genetic mutation, so I'm at a much higher risk than others. Eating plant based reduces my risk and also helps lower my anxiety because I know I'm doing everything that is in my control 😊👍 thank you for coming to my Ted talk 😂 Also, don't forget your monthly breast exams!

[@kellyh.1233]

The "What The Health" documentary was what turned me WFPB. I've not had any meat for two years and three months!

[@laurenmeyer42257]

Kelly H. Me too!

[@koco4198]

Same with us - watched the video and made the decision the same night. July 2017. Gave most of our food to our neighbors. This has definitely been an adventure!!

[@mairzeedotes5484]

That was it for me too. I'd always tried to eat healthy, but never thought that much about giving up meat and dairy UNTIL that video. The next day I started on my "adventure". Still working on, but doing pretty darned good too. lost 40 lbs., off several meds, and loving the new cookbooks and recipes I've collected.

[@kellyh.1233]

@@mairzeedotes5484 congratulations!

[@mickilicyes5399]

Me too Kelly and it has been exactly two years and three months for me too! I didn't start wfpb for weight loss though. I started because I woke up one morning with the thought in my head that I couldn't eat animals anymore and I haven't since. I have lost some weight, but it was just a happy side effect.

[@jeandunaway9428]

"Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels." A mantra that has always stuck in my head. Also, I'm 45 years old, I've eaten everything I would want to eat by now, I know how it tastes, now I want to eat what's actually good for me.

[@universalsoldier2293]

I'm glad that mantra works for you, but man, do I hate it. It makes it sound like you should be punished for eating healthfully and that eating WFPB should be terrible and awful tasting, when it's the exact opposite.

[@jeandunaway9428]

@@universalsoldier2293 I don't feel punished at all. It helped me get thru cravings for things that were not good for me and at 310 lbs, I needed it. My family and I have been whole foods plant based for about a year, and we love every minute of it. I don't feel punished or denied.

[@tamcon72]

I actually think this is a positive outlook, because people will ask--over and over and over--if you don't "miss" certain foods, and it helps to think about how you ate them for decades, and they're _boring_ now. I usually add, "Pretty much the only thing I never tried was monkey brains, and who wants to eat those?"

[@sarah10williams]

Thank you for this comment. I am turning 45 tomorrow and I know how it all tastes. It is time to focus on things that are good for me.

[@magma11000]

@@universalsoldier2293 you could change the saying to 'Nothing tastes as good as you think it does, compared to how sluggish tired and weary it makes you feel after.' Yes and ofcourse you can learn to enjoy 'healthy foods' as much as 'you think' you enjoy unhealthy foods. It's all a question of changing your habits. your mindset.

[@safehiking]

i saw a documentary on factory farming and learned how the animals really suffer before the end up in our kitchen. I vowed that day to go vegan. that was two years ago. i was 277lbs A sideffect of going vegan is i lost 50lbs without going on a diet. I feel so much healthier, i look so much healthier and i am never hungry. i win and i say to myself everyday..... no animal had to die for me to eat today and then i smile

[@tiredtears4177]

When my mom died suddenly of a massive heart attack due to diabetes related heart disease. I was so angry at her for dying of something so preventable. And yet there I was, setting up my children to suffer emotionally in the same way I had....I just couldn't do that to them.

[@yentavegan8823]

Thank you giving me a permission to share my “ breaking point”. I hit rock bottom when I was so fat and uncomfortable in my own skin that at a social gathering I was mean to another person because I was envious of her physical beauty. That was the moment I realized my fat and my eating habits had altered my brain chemistry.

[@turinhorse]

"We were really fat" - you both have the simple courage to admit stark truths, to confront them; no sugar coating, no avoidance, no self delusion, no cowardice. That is probably a huge reason you are so successful in your adventure for wellness and health. I love that about watching your videos.

[@rhuntsinger8899]

This! 10000% Today everyone is terrified of taking responsibility for their health. Obesity acceptance and glorification is like the most disturbing trend in today media and culture.

[@turinhorse]

@@rhuntsinger8899 Well said.

[@hawkmoon7930]

Me too, thats what attracting me to this channel.

[@oxenbarnstokkriii8152]

+1

[@thewyrdsisters2234]

Sick of listening to people whine and blame others and everything else for their problems. Its the decline of civilization. Krocks rules.

[@christinegagnon4051]

A book called Mega Health changed my life. I found this book at Costco one day in 1996. I read the book in one weekend and became vegan the next monday. I had been pre-diabetic, with poor kidney function, high blood pressure, a toxic liver and a lot more health issues. I weighed about 244 at the time. I have since lost about 110 pounds. I am still vegan after 23 years. I was tired of being in pain all the time and feeling awful, so at 42 I made the change. Pain is a great motivator.

[@Grandma-got-books]

October 1, 2019 I made the decision that I was worth the work. I had spent too many years putting everything else in front of me. So at 458 pounds I started. I started counting my calories and walking (10 mins each day). Each day was a mental game, telling myself that I could do this, I was worth it, that the pain I was in wasn't going to stop if I stopped-I had to keep going. After the first month I saw that what I was doing was making a difference, so I kept going. Now, 13 months later I am 167 pounds lighter and mentally in such a better spot. My advice is always... find your why. Keep it in front of you at all times and keep trying, keep putting one foot in front of the other.

[@luvmysnowful]

I suppose I should have watched this completely through before I commented. I started on the plant based diet after my grandmother's funeral in January. I have been feeling really run down and I believe I was just about to be septic again due to most likely another kidney infection. I kept feeling sick a lot on and off for months.I also had circulation issues in my lower legs I would get edema quite frequently, and I was just tired a lot, had no energy and just felt nauseous and like crap. I thought I really need to do something different this time.I had been vegetarian before, so I started looking back into that. And then came across all this information on KZbin about the plant based diet. So after researching that for a couple of weeks I restocked my pantry gave away all the other food I had that wasn't on the plan and just went head-first in. After the first week I felt amazing. It may have even been within the first few days.at the time I was also having a really bad bout of gastroparesis which is an awful feeling. That subsided. I have not had any further issues with that and my circulation is much better in my lower legs. I don't like to weigh myself, as I think that is more detrimental to mental then helpful for weight loss, but I believe I was probably about a size 18 at the start of January and now I am a 6-8. I also do go to the gym which I added in about May. I used to go to the gym quite frequently it is a really good stress reliever for me. But I do do both, and recommend this type of eating to everyone I can. Unfortunately I have not had anyone switch over, but I am still hopeful. I intend on eating this way the rest of my life. This is definitely the way to go for everyone. Especially if you are having health issues. I'm not saying it will cure anything but I can guarantee you will feel amazing! I can honestly say that this was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made in the 48 years I've been alive.

[@tonyaparham2179]

I started the WFPB adventure about 10 years ago when I read Engine 2. I have taken 10 years of trial and error and starting again and trying to get my wife on board and do it with me. She really has tried but has not been fully committed (And she's about 80 pounds lighter than I am). Finally over the summer, I just gave up. I ate anything and everything that was not nailed down and gained about 30 pounds. I was so inactive my feet swole to the point they didn't quite look like feet anymore. And I just decided, I have to do it and I have to do it now and if she does, fine. IF she doesn't, that's got to be fine, too. So, I made a plan. Small changes at first with larger and larger ones. At the end of Augutst, I decided, "I don't eat candy. I don't eat dairy. EVER. Not ever." And so making those changes has created changes for us both. I have been counting calories but being largely vegan, but what it's taught me is-- the more WFPB foods, the less the calorie count and the fuller and happier I feel.I don't think I will continue that for much longer but it's useful right now. And if I go over what it says I can "have " for the day, I don't stress. And the weightloss has continuted. Last night we both wanted pizza and instead of calling for delivery we made homemade pizza with no cheese, loading with veggies and arugula and sliced baked potato. Was is health food? No. But was it a good change from an entire large cheese pizza? YES! And when we went to the store, my wife looked at me and said, "I want a Payday. You want one?" And I said, "I don't eat candy." And she looks at me and says, "Oh....yeah. Well, I don't need one either." And she put it back. I told her, "I am not trying to keep you from having it. If you want it, then you can get it." And she says, "No, I'm not going to eat a Payday in front of you. And besides, I don't eat dairy either." (I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful partner! So, I think for these 10 years I was really hoping that she would change and then I would have to change but once I decided to that it was on me to change myself, she not only was supportive, but she started making changes too. I've lost about 20 pounds since the last of August and I do feel so much better. I have at least another 100 pounds to go before I'm a healthy weight but I feel like this time is very different because I changed my mind first and the rest is falling into place. I also want to thank you guys because this channel has really been a godsend. The idea for salad for dinner has been a wonder in our house and my wife lost 6 pounds after that was started! (About 2 weeks-- and she'd been stuck at the same weight for a year!) Thank you guys and I hope you have an awesome Halloween!

[@Lisawhatshersname]

They don't have a heart❤️ button! Thanks for that comment, I loved it. I've been pescatarian for probably two and a half years, but the rest of my family isn't, but they don't bother me about it. I am now on a super restrictive, low FODMAP diet (the diet itself isn't the problem, I can't have soy, dairy, wheat/gluten, or anything that would cause heartburn, plus no meats)... It's quite an adventure!

[@ginac7235]

I have the Engine 2 diet book! The “Raise the Roof Lasagna” has become our replacement for turkey for Thanksgiving. I started WFPB for health reasons and improved a lot. What has helped me stay plant-based is learning about factory-farming, animals agriculture in general, and how we humans exploit and abuse animals. Once I began understanding their fear and pain, I couldn’t contribute to that anymore and became completely vegan for ethical reasons. Check out Earthling Ed and the Joyful Vegan. They are kind, respectful. Also watch Land of Hope and Glory, Dominion. Earthlings is pretty intense- I couldn’t get through that one...just broke my heart too much.

[@zoilalulu3798]

Weightloss Adventure sounds way too fun. It should be Weightloss Odyssey.

[@davep1100]

Jessica and Brian, my husband and I just started plant based whole foods eating, we found your videos about a week ago, and we are so happy we did. Jessica I want to compliment you on how immaculate your kitchen and refrigerator is! You are both a great inspiration!

[@TalentBBY]

The big turning point for me was a SMALL shift in my thinking. It was so small, but the impact was huge! I shifted my focus from “losing weight” to “improve health & fitness” with a Fit By 55 mantra. This little shift from lose weight (aka deprive yourself of things you love to eat and drink) to improve health and fitness (aka move more and eat food that will fuel better health) was mind blowing for me. Why had I not thought of this before? So I bought a Fitbit and added another mantra 10,000 by 10 a.m. This helped me to start my day off with a boost of endorphins and a feel good feeling that further fueled me to eat more healthy. I lost 25 pounds (2 years ago) and have kept it off. I met my goal and got fit by 55. My Fitbit continues to keep me on track and my food journey & quest for continued good health brought me to Whole Food Plant Based, and an amazing community that includes two Krocks! Krocks rock!!!!!! Thanks for all you do and mostly for sharing yourselves with the world. Life changing work. Be proud.

[@lindsay5096]

I’ve lost 110 pounds over the past 2 years. The catalyst for my weight loss was the death of my younger brother. It changed my perspective on a lot of things and I made the decision to try and make things different; and I did. Using MyFitnessPal and consistent exercise changed it all for me. I fell in love with boxing and am so much stronger. If I can change, you can do it too. Best of luck to all of you who are thinking about going on this adventure or are well on your way! It’s worth it. I promise!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

That's amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mrbqkc]

Congrats on your weight loss, and so sorry about your brother.

[@rejbrodeur7069]

Congratulations!

[@gladysanderson1351]

thanks for your words of inspiration!

[@lindsay5096]

Sensible Crime Thank you!

[@michelea2326]

Last year I realized that I wasn’t happy with my weight. For the first time in my life, my BMI was a tick into the obese range. My clothes didn’t fit and I didn’t feel good about my diet. Then my coworker and I randomly started talking about our weight one day and he introduced me to my fitness pal. I only used it for a couple of months but that’s all it took. I realized that I was wasting calories on mini snickers, and m&ms and juuuuuice...so much juice. My calorie intake was made up of so much refined sugar and FAT. I was raised by my very healthy mom and she taught me better. So I simply started to eat better and the fat started coming off. However, I know me...I need a reason to keep this healthy lifestyle up. Enter health goals...#1 run a 5k in 2020. #2 be able to deadlift my body weight in 2021. These goals really cemented my commitment to continue to losing weight and being healthy. Then I realized that I can’t run a 5k without weight training. Soooo now I have a gym membership and a trainer and I lift and I loooovvve it (hate/love it). It’s about getting to your breaking point (regardless of what it is), finding a path, and getting to it. If you’re still reading this...Get to it. You can do it. KZbin is a great place to find inspiration and guidance. Join a gym AND GO (I promise no one is looking at you or judging you). Start going for walks. Find a salad mixture you like and start eating it often. Do meatless Monday. Find something! Anything! And get to it! You can do it!!!!! (Glad I found your channel. You guys are amazing and thank you for sharing your story!!!)

[@jeanettepaulson4525]

I love your “Choose your own adventure”, it reminds me of the children’s book series that give you options, and alternate endings. I began looking at WFPB meal plans after cancer in 2016. Years of trying to actually ‘eat that way’, and my oncologist saying “you are fat” didn’t make me 100% but hit me, yes hit me last November with the Bright Line Eating book and finally reading Eat to Live. I had both on my shelf, had looked through them and went my merry, fat way. In November my husband’s health (has never been overweight) took a nosedive and searching for some help for him kept leading back to WFPB...He is doing well now, and I lost 45 lbs (oncologist panicked thinking my cancer returned, freaked out and sent me for all kinds of tests, but healthier than ever now!) It takes time to figure out how to eat, how to change a relationship with food, and how to choose an adventure. We can write our own ending. Thanks for your fun, educational and truthful KZbin channel. So glad to be a supporter.

[@smudge8882]

It's now my time. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the end of my junior year of high school. The medication Remicade put me in remission, but I developed a super rare and incredibly painful skin condition as a side effect. It lasted for years even after switching meds to Entyvio. At the time, I was experiencing a lot of grief for the life I had had before but was at least relieved to be in remission. Things changed when I had a change in insurance and I had to stop taking my medication for a few months. It turns out that when you stop and restart a biologic, you can become immune to that med. After I restarted it, it got easier and easier for my Crohn's to flare until August 2021, when I got a bad flare the day after receiving my dose. I went vegan shortly after, and was aware of how a whole foods plant based diet can be used to treat Crohn's disease, but wasn't ready to take the plunge. Then my medication was switched to Stelara. I didn't feel like my condition was well-controlled with Stelara and it was easy to eat something and accidentally trigger a flare. I'd never experienced food triggers while on previous medications, but it turns out that if the med is working completely, then it makes it so you don't react to your triggers. I noticed that I wouldn't react to my triggers in the first two weeks after receiving a dose but would have issues during weeks 3-8. I tried talking to my gastroenterologist to get my med changed but she didn't think it was a problem as long as I was able to be in remission, even if my diet was restricted. I didn't know what my triggers were for the most part, but knew eating the wrong thing could cause me to flare for a few days. Since I wasn't getting into flares for extended periods, I was always back in remission by the time I got my regular testing done, so my gastroenterologist wasn't worried. I decided to pay close attention to what I ate and figure out which foods were causing symptoms. I read some research papers on how IgG antibodies were related to Crohn's disease triggers as well as papers discussing common Crohn's triggers. As soon as I read that rice was a common trigger, I realized that had been true for me but had been in denial because rice is considered hypoallergenic. Cutting out rice was helpful. Then I realized peanuts were a trigger, as well as any other kind of legume that wasn't cooked at high heat for a certain amount of time (no tofu, no soy milk, no bean flours, no aqufaba, but regularly cooked beans are fine). I also realized I'd had issues with some corn tortillas but wasn't sure if it was corn in general or something about masa harina. Then last month, I didn't take my Stelara dose. I hadn't meant to but just couldn't bring myself to take it. I felt as if I was getting very little benefit from it and wanted to get my covid booster. Stelara affects my ability to respond vaccines and I would've had to wait another month for my booster if I took the Stelara. After that, I didn't experience much change. I did start reacting more to other forms of corn though, so I realized it wasn't just masa harina that was a problem. My breaking point for going whole foods plant based happened Thanksgiving and the weekend after. My family had told me they'd take care of everything for me and that I didn't need to worry, but they messed a lot of things up and I was left with not nearly enough food that day. It was awful. The reason I'd been having difficulty going wfpb was because I was having difficulty figuring out how to cook with all of my dietary restrictions. The fact that my family couldn't made me realize that I needed to take charge. The next day, I realized that white vinegar was a common denominator in a bunch of foods where I couldn't identify what the trigger was. After some Googling, I realized white vinegar is mostly made from corn in the U.S. I love pickled jalapeños and a bunch of other pickled vegetables. My takeaway message was that I really do need to just make everything for myself, even my own pickles. Corn is such a common ingredient; finding processed foods I can have will be near impossible. I luckily found a specialty white vinegar brand that uses sugarcane instead of corn, so I hope can make my own pickles that way. I already can't do gluten due to a different medical condition, and finding vegan foods without gluten, rice, corn, peanuts, or tofu/soy milk/bean flours just seems impossible. I ended up taking advantage of Cyber Monday sales, buying a bunch of silicone baking tools and other supplies to help me cook even when I can't get out of bed (such as a lap desk for the bed and a toaster oven I can use to cook in my bedroom). Most of the these things just came in today so I'm feeling like this is a matter of sink or swim. I need to change. I can't keep living off of just potatoes and store-bought hummus. I need to start making things like oatmeal, breakfast muffins, millet/sorghum grain dishes, noodle dishes with sweet potato noodles, bean salads, etc. I can't keep being scared of this

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Our tipping point was having kids. I was 37 and hubby was 41 when we started having our three kids and we want to be around as long as we can for them.

[@billblackstarr5935]

I'd tried the whole food, plant-based thing several times and always got discouraged because it felt so limiting. I was doing a bunch of stir frys and salads and that was it. When I looked up WFPB recipes, the blogs were packed with baked sweets and pasta/grain dishes. It was weird that there was relatively little focus on the green veggies. I saw a video from Penn Jillette and something kind of shifted in my head. I bought The Healthspan Solution and it was a revelation! Finally, a book that isn't preachy or full of dumb lingo and the recipes were actually more veggie based than baked stuff. Shortly after I found your channel and your recipes are refreshingly inventive and tasty! Plus you two are a sweet couple and fun to watch. Between the Healthspan book and you two, it finally clicked in my head that the variety of healthy foods can be infinite! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@kellyhenry4187]

I still think you should have a million subscribers. You are so honest.

[@sarahlittrell8960]

I so relate to the anxiety and depression. For me my close friend who was vegan had been trying to convince me for a year. In June I had a miscarriage. After that in August my doctor said that she wanted my blood pressure to be lower before my husband and I tried again. She told me to try the Dash diet. I was extremely depressed from the miscarriage and now the doctor is saying my blood pressure is too high. So again my friend suggested going whole food plant based. Two months in and I have gone down a size and my blood pressure is in the normal range. You guys are doing amazing and such an inspiration!

[@MsPants1632]

Yeah to your friend who guided you to go vegan!! 😊

[@sharondesfor5151]

The last straw for me was seeing photos of myself dancing at my daughter's wedding. And my doctor telling me it was time to go into statins. All at the same time. And I thought, "Crap, I'm not even 60, and statins are a life sentence." So I began with simple changes like food logging and increasing my water , vegetables and fruits. Looked up Dr. Dean Ornish and studied a bit of his stuff, modified my diet some more. Discovered Dr. Esselstyn. And started to find KZbinrs like you. Over the course of six months I learned a lot, became WFPB, lost 40 lbs and 40 points from my total cholesterol level. I'm happier, doc is happier, and I'm still learning!

[@thecodyplan373]

I started eating plant-based after watching what the health and Cowspiracy. I can’t look at meat or dairy the same way anymore. I’m a bigger person and I am hoping that eating plant-based can get me to the place that I don’t way is much.

[@suzannehawkins383]

ive been watching your videos for a while. I came across this old one and felt like I wanted to comment. firstly, I admire the honesty and openness between you. you really seem like you've got what it takes for the long haul!! good on both of you!! today, when I watched this, what really spoke to me was Brian explaining the steps involved to get to the place where you are ready to start. Im a programmer, I work on logic and breaking things down to steps is the way I work best. so, yeah, that really caught my attention. great way to explain it Brian! and secondly, 10 years ago I was 335 lbs (Im a 69 year old woman), 5 years ago I was 290 lbs. My SO at the time, encouraged me to attend a 6 month course at the local hospital on weight management. I lost 70 lbs upon completion of the course. I'm now 180,. so Ive lost an entire person lol. I know how to do it. I gained the confidence I needed. and, slow and steady, I am making my way down to my proper weight range. I've saved this video for times when I might need a little extra encouragement. thanks so much for sharing your jou.... adventure!

[@LindaCasey]

That final moment for me was when I stepped on the scale and it read 101.3 kilos (228.3lbs)! I about jumped out of my skin. I've managed to lose 56. 4 lbs in a year doing the IF 18/6, but have since reached a plateau. I'll be 71 on Saturday so may make a resolution on that day to continue to lose those last 40 pounds in the coming year. Btw, I really love the candor in telling your personal 'adventure' stories. 💜 Greetings from the Netherlands. 🌹 (p.s. please tell Jessica that I asked a friend once on her deathbed what she could advise me as to what would be THE most important lesson to follow. She said: DON'T WORRY SO MUCH!) 💞

[@susannebrorby5992]

After years of struggling with borderline high blood pressure, I decided I'd had enough - I have 5 kids and I want to see my grandchildren someday. I want to be an active part of their (and my) lives. I am transitioning to vegetarian/vegan eating - breakfast and lunch are dairy and meat free, dinner is low salt and a compromise as I eat with my family. It's getting easier every day. I admire you guys and have mad respect for you and your adventure. :)

[@whatdalisaid4856]

I got tired of having to bring my own seatbelt extender on airplanes and not getting to go on rides at theme parks. Like you, I had been watching weight loss videos on KZbin, but I can't pinpoint any particular video that "did it." But one day I just decided I wasn't going to be fat anymore. I was in a PhD program at a pretty prestigious university at the time, and I thought, "If I'm smart enough for this, how can I not figure out my weight?" And that was all I needed! I've lost 180 pounds, have run 3 triathlons, and feel so much better.

[@netherworldbeyond6838]

More like a Quest...a weight loss quest

[@teresamaddox5773]

You sound like a gamer , I love the quest thing too!

[@BethBurns68]

I didn't see your reply until after I wrote my comment about using the word "quest", too. haha. ;)

[@kir914]

I love that! I'm on a quest!! Thanks

[@AppleyGirl5280]

That's it. I am questing!

[@carrierangel9573]

My aha moment was when I went to the dr for my knee and found out that I weighed 320 pounds. That was almost 8 months ago. I have been losing very slowly because I fall back into old habits, but I am down 32 pounds. Still have over 100 to lose, but have started walking and I am feeling 10x better. I like thinking of it as an adventure! I'm off to find my machete!!! Thank you both for being so open and honest with your journey and inspiring so many people. I am not wfpb, but I have started to incorporate alot of your ideas into my food plan. Again, Thank you!

[@grayisgood]

Good job, keep it up!

[@carrierangel9573]

@Colleen De koning we are on an extremely tight budget and I have to feed my husband and son too. The are not at all going for it! Lol. But with me doing the cooking, everyone is eating healthier! One step at a time. Once our finances break loose a little, I will probably switch over.

[@mrbr549]

One day out of curiosity I searched KZbin for heart health and watched a video by Dr. McDougall. That was my turning point, and I then set about finding out all I could on the subject. So here it is 3 years later and I have lost 58lbs. My wife lost 34lbs. and we both feel much, much better. Better yet I'm completely off prescription medicines. We are WFPB (whole food plant based) now. We don't use any oil, and try to stay away from highly processed foods. The secret to losing weight and being healthy is to make a change in your head first. Until that happens you're only spinning your wheels.

[@beth8894]

Love your story, bravo! Keep up the good work!

[@grayisgood]

That's the secret to making any big change in your life.

[@oceanmermaid3700]

You know, I really struggle with losing weight. I have seen most of the documentaries, read lots of plant based books, etc and Dec. 2016 I had a mild heart attack. The sad thing is..I still am very overweight. I keep beating myself up because I haven’t lost weight and don’t now why I am sabotaging myself like this. I keep thinking..”why aren’t I doing what I know is best for me? You both are such an inspiration!!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

"Beating yourself up" is wasted energy. I hope you will continue to learn about whole food plant based eating and move toward a healthier diet. Even if you're not ready to go vegan, can you try to eat a whole food plant based diet most of the days of the week?

[@KariGibsonArt]

You can do it, I felt just the same, it just takes that brain to switch into the right way of thinking and then determination sets in. Also, it is a weight off your mind to start eating healthily, one less thing to worry about!

[@grayisgood]

Watching healthy diet videos keeps me focused! I have a playlist of my favorite healthy diet videos, if you click on my name you can check it out. Also find yourself more vlogs by people living the lifestyle, like this one. Watch some every day. Keep your mind focused, your actions will follow. You deserve to feel better!

[@bunny7741]

I've struggled with weight all my life.. just a few weeks ago, KZbin recommended a British show called, "Supersize vs Superskinny" and I was pretty shocked that some of those people were about what I weighed. That and the fact that I wasn't enjoying sleep as much because of joint aches waking me up really set me in the mindset that I need to get healthy. Just found your channel and find you guys absolutely charming and positive motivation for me. Oh, one note.. I tried that potato diet about two years ago.. did the potato only part for a month then failed completely and gained back any weight I'd lost because I didn't research how Penn actually did the diet, just heard "eat potatoes" so went with that. lol

[@jessicastull6013]

Thanks for sharing your personal story of what motivated you both to change your life. I find it very encouraging. Jessica, my name happens to be Jessica too, I also have suffered with depression and anxiety for many years. For me, that makes this weight loss "adventure" more difficult. I first went WFPB in November 2013. I only stuck with it for a few months and then I still didn't eat animal products but I did eat a lot of processed foods. Then this year I got really discouraged and went back to eating dairy and meat. Now I find myself heavier then I've ever been and I deal with chronic pain among other health issues. My mobility is really limited because of pain. So I am back to eating WFPB out of despiration to get my mobility back. Your videos along with Tim Kaufmans, Fat Man Rants, have been very inspiring. Tim is someone who was where I am and now after 6 years of WFPB he is in the best shape of his life. He now runs marathons. And seeing the two of you and the success you've had as really convinced me that if you can do it, so can I! I am so grateful that you decided to share your adventure on You Tube, it has helped me so very much.

[@marlahansen3953]

I have been trying to change to a plant based lifestyle and lose weight since my mom got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three and a half years ago. Unfortunately, I struggled to stick with it and as I began caring for my mom I stopped caring for my own health to focus on making the most of my time with her and that was a good good thing. I lost my mom two months ago and am so thankful for every moment I spent focused on her. Making this change now is part of my grieving and healing process and I know this time it is my time. I am telling people about my lifestyle changes for the first time and changing my relationship with food. I am thankful for your channel and I love your videos! I love the giant pot of chili and I love the small spaghetti squash dish. You two are an inspiration and a practical example to follow both! Thank you!!!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

I gained weight taking care of dying relatives. I also drank too much. You are in great company. I wish you well as you change your habits.

[@tamcon72]

Condolences on the loss of your mother; I have gone through this myself, and it takes a horrific toll on own's own health. If you believe that you are worth saving now, and focus on giving yourself the level of care you gave your mother, you will succeed in inspiring others to cherish their health as you do.

[@randeenapp695]

Today is the magical date.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Good luck, you can do it !

[@mrbqkc]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@amandaavila5968]

Go and don’t stop!!!

[@stephsinger5163]

One minute at a time !!! Good luck ! You got this!

[@lizaryder5219]

How’s it going ?

[@johnlewis1640]

I was about 40lbs overweight, my adventure began when I had a mini health scare (kidneys) and a close friend the same age as me was diagnosed with MSA (a Parkinson related illness), first thing to go was salt (light salt use ok ) that = an 8lb weight lose pretty quickly, add in 4-6 gym visits a week, a low fat calorie restricted diet plus a food diary (very important, on an index card) and I achieved my goal in one year. Good luck to those on their adventure!

[@1928House_Washington]

I'm so glad you made this video, I especially appreciated the bit at the end when you (Jessica) talked about the holidays and how all the junk during the holidays never made you feel as good as eating healthy has. You're so right! I've been fat most of my adult life, I'm now 35. During that time I became vegetarian, lost 150 pounds on a keto diet (impossible to do long term as I was eating roughly 1000 calories per day) then I quit gained 200 lbs, attempted to become vegan following a viewing of Forks Over Knives but depression and huge amounts of stress made a major life change impossible. I went to therapy, changed my entire career path from admin to education, and became an ethical and environmental vegan. I'm now a para-educator at a local elementary school and have been vegan for 9 months. Furthermore, I'm PROUD to be a vegan as it's an ethical standpoint that aligns with my values. Now, I'm FINALLY ready to begin my weight loss adventure and start that Whole Food Plant Based life. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your story and for the encouragement!

[@arw50]

I watch Forks Over Knives and was so inspired by the stories. I have my own Medical struggles and I was frustrated that nothing seemed to be working to get me healthy. I thought, what else do I have to lose? I'm so glad I went Whole Food plant-based! I'm the healthiest I've been in at least a decade. My husband saw that it was working for me and now he has switched his diet as well. Thank you for posting all these wonderful videos! I look forward to them every Sunday and Wednesday!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

Thanks for the encouragement. I am doing this to feel good.

[@evelynzation]

You guys are my heroes. You have deep self-awarness. You go.

[@marionlacey1986]

I have learned so much from your inspiring videos. I am not overweight but wanted to change my vegan diet to whole foods based purely for health reasons, very high cholesterol, and wanting to quit medication for this. I have just made your italian crispy tofu for the first time to add to my salad and veg dishes. It is delicious. Thank you so much from down under!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

Wanting to feel better is my main motivation. I'm tired of being sick and tired and sore.

[@grayisgood]

@@sensiblecrime7699 me too, exactly.

[@davidwolfer2382]

Health issues were the main motivation. The threat of a diagnosis of diabetes,a dvt in my left calf, and arthritis under my left knee cap made me say this has got to change. When I took a hard look at all this , weight was the main culprit.

[@alliposh8097]

I've been overweight or obese since puberty. After I got married 4 years ago, I was diagnosed with "unexplained infertility." In April, my doctor said the only thing she could suggest was losing weight, "even 20 lbs". For me, I wanted to see if it was weight was the contributing factor, and I wanted to be around for my husband and the son I have. Fast forward to September and I hadn't lost much so I started doing protein shakes for breakfast and took off 7lbs. However, I didn't think that was sustainable for me. I had gone vegetarian during my treatment when I conceived my son. So I thought maybe I could do that again when I stumbled across your videos. I got the Eat to Live book, read it, and started implementing it around mid September. I've lost 15.5 lbs since making the changes. And I've slipped up a handful of times. So my total weightloss in two months is a little over 20lbs. I have a lot more weight to drop, but getting to this milestone for me and being my lowest in 3 years is a good motivator to keep going. And I've just had to get new jeans and found I've dropped a pants size. That was a happy surprise. I am so glad I found your channel!

[@melissavrable4459]

alli posh you are doing a great job! I also experienced unexplained infertility for 3 years and my dr told me the same thing. This motivated me to lose 20 lbs (10% of my body weight) and then we used clomid for only one month and got pregnant. During my first pregnancy I experienced large cysts on my ovaries that required close monitoring. I am happy to report that after almost a year of eating plant based I have lost more than 80 lbs and am pregnant again (without clomid) with zero cysts this pregnancy. Keeping going, it is so worth it! :)

[@alliposh8097]

@@melissavrable4459 awesome to hear!! Congrats! I had three rounds of increasing dosage of clomid when I got pregnant with my son in 2016. I have no proof, but I think all the vegetable nutrition helped. No matter what happens, I am happy knowing eating nutritarian is helping me be happier and healthier for my family! We booked a much anticipated cruise for early 2020, so I am hoping to use this time to just focus on getting healthier. And hopefully try again for #2 in a few months!

[@jamiebarley4098]

I saw pens video and the next day I saw yours. That did it for me!

[@mshockey73]

I've never seen your "before" pics (thumbnail) and didn't know much about your story. Congratulations guys on choosing health. Here's to your continuing ADVENTURE!! I have yo-yo dieted my whole life. 3 years ago I went whole foods plant based. I have finally been able to maintain my weight and it feels good:))

[@potridge]

I call mine a trek, a trip especially one involving difficulty or hardship. I started with my 50 by 50 trek. I wanted to lose 50 lbs by the time I reached 50 years old. I did that and then some. I’m now 62 and have gained about half back. Even being a vegetarian for 25 years could not reset my mind. Your talks have inspired me to take a better look at how I eat. Day 5 of 10 on my first potato only mini. I love you guys!

[@sensiblecrime7699]

Keep it up!

[@grayisgood]

I get tons of support from watching healthy diet videos often. Without them I lose focus.

[@Carcarfranklin]

Jessica, yes it’s emotional. I totally relate. Guys my breaking point is similar. I was weighing in at 280, and my first thought was wow that’s basically 300lbs. I was not happy with myself, the way I looked and felt. I researched a lot of diets knowing that keto and low carb really got me no where over the years. I blamed it on pregnancy weight, but it was two years out and could only blame myself at that point. Through my research, once the idea that oil = fat, and fat + brain = the brain telling the fat to go with the rest of the fat. it all changed the way I saw food. Animal products are saturated fat with no fiber. Therefore I would continue to gain fat or keep fat or stay the same. I tried to be balanced for a long time, but that just led to a slow weight gain. My husband and I are foodies and when we got married, he put an amount of pressure on meals that I wasn’t used to, and even now he hasn’t made this transition with me fully. It’s hard but I knew for me and just like Brian said, you get a certain amount of information that you can’t go back. And like you said Jessica it all aligns a certain way and your left with not waiting for Monday, not waiting for January, not binging one more week, and not making any more excuses. I’ve lost 40 lbs and I’m still working on it. I realized cutting animal products wasn’t enough and that I needed to remove all the saturated fats. I tell people all the time, it’s a slower weight loss process, and I may still be fatter than ever, but I feel the best I have since I was 10 years old. Literally 10. I do delivery’s for Door Dash and Favor, and I climb 3 flights of stairs with lots of bags or groceries with ease now. I am off anxiety and depression meds for the first time since I was about 18. I owe that to not eating death and anxious sick animals, (and dairy/eggs.) We are what we eat. If I was a junk food vegan, yes I’d be fulfilling my foodie ways, but I don’t lose weight. So for me I agree it’s an adventure and you do have to use your machete to uncover things and get to a new place. When you go on adventures you still come home- but you’re completely changed. (Really thinking Frodo right now) you get back to the shire and it’s like wow everything looks different, and I’m not interested in anything here. So the last big notion that I accepted along the way, is the discovery that genes can be turned on or off, and basically that we aren’t doomed to have the same diseases as our family members. It’s such a victory to know that, and just accepting that hey here are some diseases several family members have had and I have to power to turn that off by refusing a lifestyle that gave it to them, really gets me through the day. A lot of people would laugh at vegans who do it for health, but I honestly think it’s beautiful and just as important as the vegans for the animals. After all we are technically animals. It’s “health vegan for love.” WFPB vegan diet/lifestyle forever. 🍋🍓🥬🥦🥝🥗🍵💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱

[@jacksonblack2776]

You two are awesome! I’m on the WFPB SOS diet now and it’s been great. Lost 12 pounds in the first month. Still need to lose a lot more. I’ve tried every diet out there over the years and WFPB is the only thing that’s ever worked for me. Never going back! Plus I feel great!

[@georgannamorris6980]

I have fought my weight all my life, I would take off a few pounds and put more back on. I could never find a diet I could stick to until I came across your video about the potato diet. I love potatoes so I tried it. It has been 2 months and I have lost 23 pounds now. I still love potatoes because you can fix them so many different ways. I know when I am having a period where I just want to eat something I can get a potato out of the refrig. until the moment passes. The potato seem to be able to help ground me. I don't know if I am explaining that right but I hope you understand. It has been working great so far. I know this is a life style change I can stick with.

[@Frandallina]

My last straw was that both of my sisters have had cancer. They are both doing well. One of them had a colostomy and went WFPB and she turned me on to Chris Wark and his Chris Beat Cancer program and vegan way of eating. I have been 25 lbs overweight forever as well as being hypoglycemic. I did the Atkins diet a couple of times and lost the weight both times but found the keto diet to be too restrictive to be sustainable for me, although it kept my hypoglycemia at bay. I find that the WFPB way of eating is very enjoyable and the hypoglycemia stays at bay as long as I don't eat refined carbohydrates like pretzels or rice cakes (which are not Whole Foods). I haven't lost the 25 lbs yet in spite of being vegan for about a year now but my sinus issues have really changed for the better with no dairy. I recently began taking a supplement that has to be taken at the end of a meal~ when I'm finished eating. And what I found out is that I often don't really stop eating. I am a stress eater. And I eat all day long. I eat super healthy food but I consistently overeat. That and lack of exercise, I believe, is keeping me from losing the weight. Revelation! Now I am more mindful and hope to see the weight come off as I change my habits. I love you guys! Thank you for sharing the WFPB lifestyle and adventure! Group Hug!!! 🤗💕

[@sherricimoch2220]

You two are such an asset to this crazy world. So relatable, so genuine, just love. I’ve been super wishy washy and lazy with my diet, and this video is my tipping point. Tomorrow will be brighter for me because of you two.

[@peggydid]

My final straw was seeing a pic of myself at a community function that was taken by my friend. I couldn't believe I looked so awful! It was almost a year before I saw an ad that clarified for me what plan I would use. I got on it right away, and was successful!

[@belindaeileen]

Thank You for all you share. I had a series of tipping points over many years. Fear for my health was the last straw. I finally went 98% unprocessed whole food plant-based 10 months ago. I have lost 40 lbs, with 50 to go. You two, along with many other wonderful generous you tubers, have been my support group, keeping me more strong and motivated than when I started. Videos that changed me: What the health, Cowspiracy, Forks over Knives, Fat sick and nearly dead, Game-changers. Books that Changed me: The China Study by Dr, Colin Campbell, The Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan, Prevent and reverse Heart disease by Dr Caldwell Esselstyen and anything by Dr. Dean Ornish. You tubers that changed me: Chef Aj, Rich Rolls, High Carb Hannah, the Happy Pear and of course Krocs! I know I haven't included everybody because once you start looking there is alot of support out there.

[@lemireba1]

I just started watching your videos last week and I already started my 'adventure' with some of your ideas for meal prep. I really appreciate the struggle you both went through and the ups and downs that you experienced. You guys are doing great! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@jumiloves]

Because of What The Health I found Dr. Neal, Greger & Mcdougall etc. & searching for them on KZbin linked me to you guys! Thanks for sharing your adventure 🙏

[@justjenny1325]

I spontaneously slipped 2 discs and became paralyzed. I had 3 surgeries that year and multiple complications from being diabetic, fat, and a smoker. I promised that I would change my life because I wanted to be around for my kids. I quit smoking before my last surgery 2 years ago in December. Since then I have stopped eating meat and went back and forth with veganism. I’m still fat and diabetic but when I was not eating dairy and exercising I felt amazing. I lost weight quickly but have since put it back on from stress eating. I am inspired again and starting today. Thank you.

[@lisamoore8858]

Left my doctors office in October and he told me that if I didnt change my diet and take this seriously that I would be in trouble. He suggested a plant based diet. As I left the doctors office I didnt have a clue where to begin. When I got to my car I pulled up KZbin and looked at a couple of channels thinking, "what the heck is this, and no way I'm totally confused." Again I felt failure. Then I clicked on your channel. I must have sat in my car for over an hour watching your videos. One word that I took away from that experience, hope. I'm so thankful and blessed that I found you! You guys ROCK! You are so down to earth and relatable. As I sat and watched your videos I felt at home. I look forward to my new path to health. Congratulations to you guys! Keep up the great recipes!

[@heidik-lady8135]

Miss you guys. Hope things are settling down for the Krocks. Made Brian's potato veggie soup today. Love that recipe 🏆✅👍🙋

[@rainieiocca5506]

The two of you are an awesome couple! I greatly enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your inspiring, weight loss, adventure!

[@TheQuietAmerican.]

What I remind myself of is before I confront a problem, it's almost worst in my mind. Once I get started, I realize it's not as bad as my mind made it out to be. Therefore, the longer I wait to start, the more that fear/worry/anxiety takes its toll, so I might as well start. The action and movement of getting started takes on a life of its own, generates it's own energy and reduces fear.

[@Islandgirl5270]

Thanks guys again for your honest sharing. You are both such inspirations. For me, I met up with a friend who had changed to a whole food plant based way of eating and I got curious and the other great thing is my husband also came on board for the first time 100% so that has made it so much easier. Also having online encouragement helps so much. You guys, Chef AJ, Heather - the butterfly effect and Dr. Goldhammer, Dr Lisle so many more great people to learn from. Thanks!

[@bonniemaresh3562]

Out of all the people I watch on KZbin I love you guys the most😊❤️ So inspiring 😁 I’m 51 and have been on a plant based lifestyle since March . I came across you guys a little into it all and found the most inspired by you both. So when I’m feeling frustrated and wanting to just give in to what others think I should do. Then I just think of you all and find my happy place again😁👍. Thank you for being so down to earth and relatable 👍❤️😊 Keep up the great inspiration 😊🥗🥦🥕🍎🥑🍇🍓🌱🍋🥥🥬🍊

[@heidiscarrott9183]

I love your honesty and your journey. This made me feel like crying. I think everyone who is overweight can see what they should do, but the getting started is the hard part. I think you are both an inspiration

[@mistygoldstone8068]

For years and years, I have always been curious as to why or what people did or decided to make a substantial change. Kudos to you two for having the presence of mind along with the introspective abilities to determine your presence of mind along with the major steps towards your huge lifestyle change. Thank you and you guys so rock!

[@gelbsucht947]

I was already vegan for many years for ethical reasons but still consuming sugar, oil and salt. I started watching SOS free vids, like Well Your World, the Wholefood Plant Based Cooking Show, Cooking with Plants, the Jaroudi Family, yourselves. I had never thought of olive oil as a processed food but of course it is. I wish a WFPB diet could cure my hypothyroidism but i guess i‘ll just be on medication for the rest of my life. Keep going, guys, you’re inspirational. 🙂

[@lindagoldsberry4235]

I am old enough to be your Mother and find you both so inspiring. Have shared this member with my boys and their family. 🙂 I have struggled my whole life get thin then fat then thin, you know. Well last January my Dr antes me to do a calcium score because my cholesterol was too high. Well found I had early stages of heart disease. So I decided to go plant based and started engine 2 diet. Amazing how easy was to change and have lost 40 pounds so far need to loose 10 - 15 more. That's when I started watching you tube and found you two along with others for recipe ideas. I fell in love with you both and I am a big cheerleader for you both. Thank you for being inspiring for all of us.

[@emeraldobrienloveshorror]

I'm currently plant based, but I'm about to about to begin only eating whole foods this weekend thanks to you guys. You are my sole inspiration on this so thank you for that, the help, and company on this journey... or adventure.

[@miriamspandereta]

Odyssey: a long series of wanderings or adventures, especially when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc

[@elephas33]

My journey also began with Joe Rogan lol! Not vegan, but keto. Reversed pre diabetes, lowered cholesterol, eliminated my chronic scoliosis pain and my plantar fasciitis has disappeared. I think that the major key to most people's success is outlook. If you can have a diet oopsie without much guilt, and get right back to healthy living afterwards, then success becomes much more attainable. I was on a bingeing guilt rollercoaster for so long before I learned this lesson.

[@rdidri]

Exposing your vulnerability takes courage. It shows your strength and determination in reaching your goal. You are such an inspiration to many of us. Thank you, Jessica.

[@sueg.k.6377]

Adventure. Perfect. :-) And I LOVE Blimey Cow! I remember the video you are referring to. You have inspired me to return to a Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle. Thanks for sharing. My "adventure" started after having angina, and a subsequent stent, in Dec. 2017 at the age of 54. I was shocked, as I didn't feel like my health was that bad, nor that I was dangerously overweight. I stumbled across some KZbin channels on WFPB eating and began implementing the lifestyle. I began losing weight and feeling great! Unfortunately, after eating WFPB for about 6 months, I began loosening my choices for the sake of variety, and before ya know it, I was back to eating SAD. I really need tunnel vision when it comes to eating.

[@sensiblecrime7699]

Keep trying.

[@bevr2164]

Posted before......hope this is not a repeat....one year ago my 53 yo son-in-law was having chest pains. An angiogram showed 3 blocked arteries 70/50/40. Dr. Put him on a Statin. He has always been a grazer. All day long. 6 ft 3. Weighed ?. He found his way to WFPBLifestyle. Has lost 50 lbs. feels great wants to lose some more and reverse his heat disease. Long story short his situation impacted us to try the lifestyle. We began July 5th. Cleaned out our pantry, gave it away. Restocked with lots of vegetable broth, beans, grains etc. We have lost me 12 my husband 13. We have each gone down A size or two. I hate to cook but the recipes are easy to follow so I know they are going to taste good. Cooking is more enjoyable now, and it is fun. That is it.....will update at a lower weight..oh yeah....we are each 78 yo...Our goal was to ease some of our physical pain. Making strides 🤗

[@traceyfrugoli8973]

I had lost about 50 pounds with strictly regimented calorie restriction as a vegitarian. No biggie, done it before. I was just ready, but I knew it wasn't healthy. The big rub is maintenance. Searched around for healthy eating and found ted talks on youtube about plant based eating and the health benefits. I became interested not just for myself but also my husband. It has changed my life health wise, and I also lost another 25 pounds to reach a weight i hadn't seen since high school. Thanks guys for you honest sharing and all your many entertaining tips! You help us all live better lives!

[@kayleeault6387]

I have been trying to lose weight for over 13 years. After having my daughter I was at 230lbs. I didn’t take care of myself well during pregnancy and gained 60 pounds eating lots of McDonald’s. I kept gaining weight after I had her and throughout these last 13 years I have been on several weight loss journeys and lost weight then gained it back. I’ve always told myself my 30s are going to be my best years. So on my 30th birthday when I was at my heaviest at 260 pounds I felt so depressed. I thought for sure by this age I would be a changed person but here I was. I had a picture taken of me that day and after looking at it I just felt disgusted and disappointed. Believe it or not that was only one of the days that shifted things for me. I got on another weight loss journey following a plant based diet but I wasn’t following calorie density in a way that was reflecting in weight loss. I started hitting the gym hard and went three months with no change in my weight. Then I started getting bad shoulder pain due to overuse from the gym so I stopped working out to heal. I used that as an excuse to overindulged and found myself up 20 pounds again. A few months past and I was getting to this point where I just felt like this is it I guess I am meant to be this weight. I’m just not one of those “blessed people “ then one day I’m visiting with my brother and he tells me that he is officially going to lose the weight and he’s trying this all potato diet. He has heard about penn gellet and joe organ and crocks in the kitchen couple. I thought to myself yes I’m going to try this too! Especially since the possibility of losing weight fast was exciting. The next aha moment where I just was done being this way was that if my brother could lose the weight I could lose the weight. He had actually started a week ahead and his results were amazing!! also I was not going to let him pass me up in weight! I was absolutely not going to allow him to weigh less than me. So ultimately being fed up with myself not getting to my goal and keeping the weight off, having someone on this journey with me, and having a non negotiable changed everything and I’m proud to say that today is day 67 and I am 36 pounds down!!

[@melindalemmon2149]

You may enjoy BUTTER MAKES YOUR PANTS FALL OFF. I am in day 5.

[@terible74]

Kaylee Ault your story sounds like mine. How did your weight finally come off? Are you doing McDougall plan? I’ve tried Fuhrman and hard workouts but not getting anywhere

[@agatha6267]

@@terible74 Fuhrman is too high in fat. Follow McDougall, keep the fat at less than 10 grams a day, starches high.

[@catherinecollins1017]

My journey started when I got my health numbers! Triglycerides, insulin, etc. down 30 lbs since May...maintaining now. Grateful the numbers pushed me to change.

[@stephsinger5163]

Oh there they are the worlds best couple !!! I feel like I’ve watched you grow up, not in a condescending way but in an awe inspired way . You are so adorable and so special . The world is a better place because you two are in it . You’re both looking more and more stunning ! Oh and Jessica , that sleek chiseled jaw !!! Love you guys I hope I see you out and about someday . I’m gonna yell “ Krocks !!’ Krocks with a K !!! Thanks for the always interesting never boring videos . ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kirlynz2554]

I was thinking the same thing about her chiseled jaw line! (Although chiseled sounds so masculine, so maybe sculpted?). And in the travel videos when Brian was filming her walking from behind, I just thought wow she looks so lean and slender! Jess you look just stunning, I bet you don't have a whole lot left to lose! And Brian you are looking so great too, you've come such a long way! I'm just so happy for you two! 🙌

[@stephsinger5163]

Sculpted it is!! So funny I noticed her from behind too . They both look really good . I actually recently went back to the first video of them buying the potatoes in Trader Joe’s it is really hard to fathom how far they have come but I feel like I’m in the loop because I watch the progress I love them they’re awesome

[@lisamilsom5037]

I love the term 'weightloss adventure' sounds nicer, much more of a positive action!

[@millerfamily5952]

and more fun!

[@Cheri889]

My Turning point was when a family member became very sick with life threatening cancer. He was the second family member to have gotten this, the other member died at 52 years old. I knew I had to make a change, and after researching for myself, and it took about 9 months, I went totally whole food plant based. It changed my life. I lost about 60 pds, and got off all medication except one for my thyroid. I have more energy than I have had in 20 years. All my blood work came back unbelievable good, so I knew I made the best decision I could ever had made and will never go back. I love your channel and thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@kathybrooks7151]

I got tired of being the fatest person when I entered a room

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I absolutely know that feeling. 😔 -Brian

[@stephsinger5163]

I always enter a room and look around and think the same thing to myself wow I’m the fattest one here. I was once in a wedding party and they had to sew two dresses together for me to the tune of $800! I have been up and down up and down up and down forever.

[@herbee4211]

I feel this comment. It totally resonates with me. ❤️

[@Julieac100]

I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose, and I have never been bothered by most things like snacking on chips, popcorn, all that junk food, or pizza, but sugar is my problem. It is my biggest issue. Plus, getting older and not being as active, it all makes for feeling pretty lousy. So, I am still a work in progress, and I don't know if I could ever do plant based completely, but I get so much inspiration from you two. I just love watching. Thanks for sharing!

[@oceanmermaid3700]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Appreciate your honesty and being vulnerable. 💕

[@sylviesaunders117]

I had been making gradual changes leading up to the change to plant based eating.When I did make the change ,it was for health reasons.It was like flipping a switch.Straight in .I did it in January.There were a few times I slipped back but I got back in .Lots of takeaways after a death in the family in February but as soon as I was back home I carried on .I now take food with me if I stay at someone else's house.I have lost a stone so far this year.No going back for me.I scour the net for recipes, because I like to cook, and I watch the doctors on you tube. Dr.Berg explains the science involved in weight loss.I am awed by the amount of weight you have lost together.

[@suzee5212]

You guys are not only a great inspiration for eating healthy but also a great example of a solid partnership. Im so glad you found each other and Im so glad we all found you.

[@OTW-Ranch]

You guys are so inspiring...I've been on a plant based diet for several years, lost about 70+ lbs...have about 20 more to go...loved this video, it encouraged me :)

[@bkenyon46]

I love your honest approach. Found you after losing my first 40lbs, now approaching 60lbs after adopting the basic philosophy of WFPB eating. 8 months in and learning to take a "long approach", like you two, may be the best thing about what you are teaching/sharing. Thanks for helping others

[@crystaljankiewicz7707]

I was doing well in 2018, I had read Penn Jillette's book early in the year and had stuck to a whole food way of eating. i was my lowest weight since my relationship started with my now husband (8 years strong) but something knocked us off the plan (as life does sometimes) and I regained about 40lbs again. I jumped back on the whole food plant based way of eating because I desperately never want to hit 300lbs again. I started reading the China Study and How Not To Die and rewatched all my favorite health documentaries like Forks over Knives and found some new ones like the Game Changers. I always get motivated before the holidays, so I started again early November. I have stayed vigilant through the holidays and have lost 15 lbs and SO many more inches! i'm down 8 inches in my hips and 4 in my waist already! Watching youtube channels like yours keeps me motivated to stay on track. I even started my own instagram to blog my progress, meals and best recipes i've found @smush_eats Thanks for sharing your stories!!

[@riskybizness00]

I am so grateful I found your channel. My path to shifting to WFPB has been similar. I started transitioning before christmas and am fully on board today with this lifestyle change. Lots of research in books, channels, videos. It has been truly inspirational watching you both. It has been working. I've been most happiest with my blood sugar levels normalizing. I started off reading Dr. Esseltyns book about reversing heart disease (caught the reference to the book while watching an interview of actor Samuel Jackson about him going vegan). Had started following a forks over knives FB group. Realized I was just tired of being tired. Something seems to have clicked and mentally it feels right. No carb counting and being able to eat all I want. Not having to starve myself. Thanks for posting this video.

[@juliegriffin684]

What did it for me was watching fork over knives, and then plant pure nation, and then countless other fabulous documentaries. I just kept surrounding myself with the information and knowledge of this way of life. I have been fortunate enough to attend Engine 2 immersion and also Holistic Holiday Sea. But this is not necessary to achieve success with this lifestyle/ healthstyle. I seek to always know more. There are so many opportunities for learning on KZbin, Facebook and Pinterest. Take advantage of those! I firmly believe that what you surround yourself with, you become!

[@heavenlysong1]

Your adventure and how it all got started is very inspiring. You guys have amazing recipes thank you for sharing your adventure with all of us. Lol my adventure started when I got so heavy 300lbs I couldn't even fit into my very large scrubs. It was 4th of july and I was standing in front of my closet crying because nothing fit and I realized that things have to change. I didn't become vegan until a year later but I started changing the way I thought about food. Almost 100 pounds down, it's been life changing.

[@anikahonaker5712]

I appreciate you guys. I started the Marys Mini and you guys being real helps me when I feel like I am alone or when I have fallen off the wagon you guys have been my support. So much thanks to you guys!

[@catrionagarde4410]

You made me start the Mary's Mini now, too.

[@veggiek8boud234]

About 20 years ago I read a book by Susan Powter then read all the books in it. Changed my life, I couldn’t believe all the BS companies were , had a few setbacks over the years, but it’s hard in our society, people like you two and all the great KZbin and Facebook community is my support group ☺️Thanks for all you do!

[@tanyavandalen3122]

I’ve been trying on and off for years to lose weight and nothing stuck. Then I found your videos and have watched them all but still was only thinking of implementing a few of your recipes cuz they looked good. Then due to some unforeseen circumstances I am on a forced vacation from work. My normal go to would be the most unhealthy comfort foods I could find all the time knowing that this wasn’t going to do any favours to my health or weight but just not caring. The next morning I woke up and made your hash browns in my crappy grill but it worked. Then I made your mashed potatoes for lunch and air fried a prebaked potato in my air fryer and dipped it in your spicy ketchup. And since I have only eaten potato’s, I bake them then put them in the air fryer and eat them plain. This was exactly one week ago, I have lost 10 lbs somewhat effortlessly. Of every “diet” I have ever tried this is simultaneously the easiest and most difficult but I can’t wait to try corn on day 14. After, I plan to continue on with a Mary’s mini as I transition to a full WFPB lifestyle. I am looking forward to trying every one of your recipes. The biggest thing for me is how real you two are, how honest and genuine you seem. I have watched tons of vegan and WFPB videos and everyone there is slim fit and full of energy, there were no “fat” vegans to relate to, to watch how they did it and lost a lot of weight and to go on this adventure with. Thank you so much and keep up the good work and please post more recipe videos.

[@davidswann3440]

I had tried to lose weight for a number of years. In 1997 I was diagnosed with an illness. I then went onto medication. Prior to starting my medication I was somewhere around 180 lbs but soon after I was taking mediation I went up and up and up. In 2017, march I was 247 lbs. I am 5'-10" and now am 58 years old. I decide I would try again, as I had so many times before to lose weight. I started eating less and it slowly came off. Now I weight about 197 lbs. I have a target of 165 lbs. I have for some time eaten a whole foods plant based diet along with fasting. I plan on doing my best to hit my weight loss goal in 3 months. I saw my doctor today and my blood sugar was high. This is because of all the starch I have been eating with beans, potatoes and the like. I am a type 2 diabetic. While I am not a fan of what I am about to do, I know it works for me. I am going to do keto for the next 3 months eating every few days when I need to eat 10 ounces of tri tip. I plan on starting out fasting for 3 days and then on the 4th day eat my tri tip and then again go on another 3 day fast. Once I get to a place where I do not have to eat, then I will go longer on my fast. If you want to check out a good You tube on fasting, watch the fasting fat man. He is down to 243 lbs down from 530 lbs in less than a year doing fasting . He did 150 day long fast and now has just gone about 30 days on his second fast. His goal is to reach 195 lbs by december. That will be 335 lbs of fat loss in a years time. He will likely be a lean as he will be being the extra weight on him is loose skin. Anyway. I hope to by sometime in January be at my target weight and then I am only eating a whole foods plant based diet from there out and staying at between 160 -170 lbs for the rest of my life clearing out my arteries and getting everything working well in my body while exercising. That is my story.

[@Peakview2]

My goal for 2020 is switching to a whole foods plant based diet and just found your channel. So glad I did! You are both such an inspiration and have such great tips. Congrats on all you've accomplished so far. Looking forward to continuing to follow your journey.

[@shariwille336]

You kiddos are so inspiring and kind that you give this 57 year old 500 pound Grandma hope