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9 Days - 36 Experts
Regardless of whether you've yo-yoed before, hit a plateau or just want to feel great in your skin, you'll enjoy learning the latest, cutting-edge insights from 36 of the world's top weight loss and health experts - many of which are the leading scientists in their fields, teach at universities and do not appear in any other online events
DAY 1
The true cause of the obesity epidemic
Dr. Nicole Avena
How Food Companies Induce Hedonic Hunger & Why It's Not Your Fault
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Dr. Nicole Avena
Dr. Nicole Avena is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. She graduated Princeton University with a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in molecular biology at The Rockefeller University in New York City. She is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction, with a special focus on nutrition during the lifespan. She has done groundbreaking work developing models to characterize food addition and the dangers of excess sugar intake. Her research achievements have been honored by awards from several groups including the New York Academy of Sciences, the American Psychological Association, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In addition to over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, Dr. Avena has written several popular books, including Why Diets Fail: Because You’re Addicted to Sugar, What to Eat When You’re Pregnant, What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler and What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant. Her latest book, Sugarless, covers the latest science on sugar addiction and how to overcome it. She frequently appears as a science expert in the media, including regular appearances on Good Day NY, Good Morning America, and the former Dr. Oz Show as well as many news programs. Her work has been featured in Time Magazine, Bloomberg Business Week, The New York Times, and many other periodicals. Dr. Avena is a member of the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau. She has the #2 most watched TED-ED Health talk, How Sugar Affects Your Brain, with over 17 million views and counting.
You can find her on social media @drnicoleavena IG, Facebook, LinkedIn
Dr. Nicole Avena is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. She has done groundbreaking work developing models to characterize food addition and the dangers of excess sugar intake. In addition to over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, Dr. Avena has written several popular books, her latest book, Sugarless, covers the latest science on sugar addiction and how to overcome it.
Dr. Joel Fuhrman
The H=N/C Formula: Why You Won't Lose Weight Until You Solve This Equation
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The H=N/C Formula: Why You Won't Lose Weight Until You Solve This Equation
Learn MoreThe H=N/C Formula: Why You Won't Lose Weight Until You Solve This Equation
Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. Dr Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. At DrFuhrman.com he advises people from all over the world, enabling recoveries from a wide range of ailments that are often considered permanent or incurable. Dr. Fuhrman also operates the Eat To Live Retreat in Southern California. At this residential facility, people from all over the world come to stay for 1-3 months to recover from conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to autoimmune disease, food addiction and more. They also gain the skills and knowledge to make these changes permanent when they leave the retreat.
Chef Julia Dunaway
Mastering Meal Prep: Efficient Strategies for Nutritious Eating
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Chef Julia Dunaway
Chef Julia Dunaway became a professional chef after a 30-year career in the uniformed services as a social work administrator. She graduated from the Culinary School of Fort Worth in 2009 and started her business, Chef Julia. She specializes in whole food plant-based cooking and is passionate about helping others learn to cook healthy food and live life to the fullest. By adopting the whole food plant-based way of eating she was able to lose thirty pounds and keep it off for over four years, greatly improving her health. Her favorite cuisine, Japanese food, is inspired by her Japanese mother. She has four children, four grandchildren, and two boxers. In addition to coaching individuals and helping thousands of people in her support group, she teaches cooking classes both in person and online. She has over 60 recorded cooking classes available for purchase on her website and over 250 videos on her YouTube channel, numerous ebooks, and two cookbooks, Plant Based Breakfast Favorites and Plant Based Japanese. She celebrated her 70th. Birthday in June 2024 by walking 150 miles on the Camino de Santiago from Portugal to Spain. She walks three to five miles every day with close friends and her dogs. She and her husband, Steve, enjoy traveling.
Adam Sud
The Truth About Willpower & How To Make Your Health Goals Attainable
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Adam Sud
In 2012, Adam’s life spiraled out of control. Weighing nearly 350 pounds and grappling with multiple addictions, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders, his life nearly ended when he attempted suicide by drug overdose. With the unwavering support of his parents and a plant-based diet, Adam reversed all his chronic disease conditions and lost 175lbs, leading him to make a truly remarkable recovery.
Today, Adam is a recognized expert in insulin resistance, nutrition, addiction, and behavior change. He has coached over 500 people to lose weight, reverse insulin resistance, and change their relationship with food forever.
He has collaborated with some of the most respected programs and companies in the health and wellness industry. As an international speaker and has presented on some of the most prestigious stages, such as Google, Make Big Happen Summit, Whole Foods Market Tribal Gathering, The Food Revolution Summit, Plant-Stock, and Nexus Summit.
Adam has contributed multiple papers into the nutrition research literature. Notably, he completed the first research study investigating the effects of a nutrient-dense dietary intervention on early addiction recovery outcomes.
Adam’s inspiring story and expertise have been featured in numerous books, documentaries, magazines, and podcasts, including:
– Forbes Magazine – Psychology Today – Men’s Health Magazine – The Proof Podcast – The Plantstrong Podcast – The Darin Olien Show
DAY 2
The science of permanent weight loss
Marion Nestle
The Perfect Storm: How Agricultural Policy, Deregulation, and Profits Derailed Our Health
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The Perfect Storm: How Agricultural Policy, Deregulation, and Profits Derailed Our Health
Learn MoreThe Perfect Storm: How Agricultural Policy, Deregulation, and Profits Derailed Our Health
Marion Nestle
Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Previous faculty positions were at Brandeis University (1968-1976) and the UCSF School of Medicine (1976-1986). From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of fifteen books, several of them prize-winning, most notably Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (2002); Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety (2003); What to Eat (2006); Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics, with Dr. Malden Nesheim (2012); Eat, Drink Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics (2013); and Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning) in 2015. She also has written two books about pet food, Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine (2008) and Feed Your Pet Right in 2010 (also with Dr. Nesheim). She published Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, in 2018 and a book of short essays with Kerry Trueman, Let's Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health in 2020. Her most recent book is a memoir, Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics (2022). She is working on an updated and thoroughly revised edition of What to Eat, to be retitled What to Eat Now and published by Picador Press, most likely in September 2025. From 2008 to 2013, she wrote a monthly Food Matters column for the San Francisco Chronicle food section. She blogs daily (almost) at www.foodpolitics.com. Her X (Twitter) account, @marionnestle, has been named among the top 10 in health and science by Time Magazine, Science Magazine, and The Guardian, and still has about 140,000 followers. She has received many awards and honors: the John Dewey Award for Distinguished Public Service from Bard College in 2010. In 2011, the University of California School of Public Health at Berkeley named her as Public Health Hero. Also in 2011, Michael Pollan ranked her as the #2 most powerful foodie in America (after Michelle Obama), and Mark Bittman ranked her #1 in his list of foodies to be thankful for. She received the James Beard Leadership Award in 2013, and in 2014 the U.S. Healthful Food Council's Innovator of the Year Award and the Public Health Association of New York City's Media Award, among others. In 2016, Soda Politics won literary awards from the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. In 2018, she was named one of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health's 75 most distinguished graduates in 75 years, won a Trailblazer Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and was selected Grande Dame of the year by Les Dames d'Escoffier International. In 2019, the Hunter College Food Policy Center gave her its first Changemaker Award and Heritage Radio named her to its Tenth Anniversary Hall of Fame. She is the recipient of the 2023 Edinburgh Medal for Science and Humanities.
Dr. Barbara Rolls
How to Beat the 3 Factors That Drive Overeating and Lose Weight While Feeling Full
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How to Beat the 3 Factors That Drive Overeating and Lose Weight While Feeling Full
Learn MoreHow to Beat the 3 Factors That Drive Overeating and Lose Weight While Feeling Full
Dr. Barbara Rolls
Barbara J. Rolls received her Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Cambridge, England. After spending her early research career at the University of Oxford, Dr. Rolls became Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is now Professor and Helen A. Guthrie Chair of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. Dr. Rolls has served as President of both the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior and The Obesity Society, and has served on the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. She has authored over 350 research articles and seven books including three in the Volumetrics series. Her awards and honors include Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Honorary Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, International Award for Modern Nutrition, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Award in Human Nutrition, ASN Fellow, ASN Atwater Lecturer, ASN David Kritchevsky Career Achievement Award, ASN Foundation Mentorship Award, the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior Hoebel Award for Creativity, and The Obesity Society’s Bray Founders Award and their Presidential Medal of Distinction.
Tim and Heather Kaufman
The Power of Choice: Simple Steps That Helped This Couple Lose 300 Pounds Together
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The Power of Choice: Simple Steps That Helped This Couple Lose 300 Pounds Together
Learn MoreThe Power of Choice: Simple Steps That Helped This Couple Lose 300 Pounds Together
Tim and Heather Kaufman
Tim and Heather Kaufman’s marriage has weathered significant challenges—Tim’s battles with addiction and obesity, family illnesses, and personal loss. Through a plant-based lifestyle, they transformed their lives, losing a combined 290 pounds. Tim regained his health, and Heather lost 90 pounds, becoming an avid runner. Now thriving on whole, plant-based foods, they’re passionate about sharing their journey to inspire and empower others to reclaim their health and happiness.
Rebecca Martinez
Why the "Perfect Moment" for Change Never Comes and What You Can Do About It
Learn MoreRebecca Martinez
Why the "Perfect Moment" for Change Never Comes and What You Can Do About It
Learn MoreWhy the "Perfect Moment" for Change Never Comes and What You Can Do About It
Rebecca Martinez
Weight gain has been a battle I’ve struggled with for most of my adult life. Like most of us, I’ve tried every diet out there. While they worked to get the weight off, they weren’t sustainable, and the weight would come back. And it brought friends (as in more pounds). My weight slowly crept up to 347lbs by the time I was in my mid 30s hit. I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and bad knees. I was at a point where I was eating chocolate and cheese for lunch. Between that and having an Orthopedic doc hand me a catalog for knees, I realized something had to change. Soon after, I discovered plant-based eating through a food-based cleanse program run by two naturopathic doctors in Santa Monica. I [literally] went plant based overnight. Within 21 days, I lost a significant amount of weight – while eating foods that were enjoyable. I wasn’t going to give that feeling up, so I decided to remain plant based. Over the next couple of years, I lost more weight, but because I was eating ‘vegan junk’ food, the weight loss slowed to a halt. It wasn’t until I met Chef AJ and began taking her classes that I learned a lot more about the power of eating plant-based foods free of processed ingredients, oil and sugar. Once I started to eat more of those foods, the weight loss started again. Admittedly, I wasn’t always the prize student because I continued to struggle with food addiction. I was always looking for a way to numb my emotions and food seemed to be there for me. I just didn’t realize what it was doing to my physical and emotional health. In time, I got better and better at living a whole food, plant-based diet. Weight was coming off and I was feeling SO much better. But my marriage was causing me so much stress, yet I didn’t realize it at the time. So, the weight would fluctuate because I’d stumble off the ‘program’ and pick up more weight. In 2019, my life “fell apart” when my marriage ended. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Although I gained some weight initially after everything happened, months later, I realized I was in a *much* better place without him. That's when the weight went away. Easily. Funny how being happy can help you to simply nourish your body instead of trash it. Happy, indeed. But I was left with sagging skin that was causing me health issues. A lot of it. You can't be morbidly obese in your 30s and 40s and avoid that. So, I decided to have it removed and it was one of THE BEST decisions I've ever made. No regrets whatsoever. Since having the skin removed, I have stepped into a whole new world of moving my body to keep my results, my weight and my mind/spirit healthy. A testament to the power of food is that I lost my weight without very much exercise. Most folks don’t believe me when I say that. They think I either worked out like an Olympian or got gastric bypass. I did neither. IT WAS THE FOOD! And, yes, I ate rice and potatoes galore. But I also ate a heck of a lot of vegetables. I know it’s not for everyone, but it worked for me. I am still very much aware that the bad-food-monster is, as Chef AJ used to say, in the corner doing push-ups waiting for me to have a moment of weakness. The struggle is real and it’s something that’s on my mind daily. More and more, I’m realizing that I need to do two things (that I hadn’t yet mastered) in order to put myself in even more control of this situation: workout and deal with the real reasons I’m eating emotionally…and, with self-love practices, Chef AJ, JP (John Pierre) and, *most importantly* - GOD, I have what I need to fight the battles that come my way!
DAY 3
What sabotages our efforts
Dr. Alan Goldhamer
The Pleasure Trap: Why Traditional Weight Loss Approaches Are Doomed to Fail
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The Pleasure Trap: Why Traditional Weight Loss Approaches Are Doomed to Fail
Learn MoreThe Pleasure Trap: Why Traditional Weight Loss Approaches Are Doomed to Fail
Dr. Alan Goldhamer
Dr. Alan Goldhamer is an expert in the use of medically supervised, water-only fasting. He is the founder and has been the director of TrueNorth Health Center since 1984 and has supervised the fasting and care of more than 25,000 patients. TrueNorth Health is a multidisciplinary practice that includes doctors of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy and psychology. Its healthcare providers treat patients with conditions ranging from high blood pressure and diabetes to autoimmune disorders and lymphoma. The Center is the largest facility in the world specializing in medically supervised water-only fasting and a premier training facility for doctors to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting. Dr. Goldhamer is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and co-author of The Pleasure Trap – Mastering the Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness and the new book, Can Fasting Save Your Life. He has helped author numerous studies and case reports published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a frequent lecturer, speaking on the use of fasting and diet in the restoration of optimum health.
Dr. Vanita Rahman
How to Develop Natural, Intuitive Eating Habits in a World of Temptations
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How to Develop Natural, Intuitive Eating Habits in a World of Temptations
Learn MoreHow to Develop Natural, Intuitive Eating Habits in a World of Temptations
Dr. Vanita Rahman
Dr. Vanita Rahman is the Clinic Director at the Barnard Medical Center and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, where she leads clinical research, nutrition education programs, and provides patient care with an emphasis on nutrition. Dr. Rahman is currently the principal investigator in trials investigating the role of online nutrition education programs in weight loss and diabetes reversal. She is also a clinical instructor in medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and frequently speaks at international conferences about the role of nutrition in chronic disease. Dr. Rahman is a board- certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She has published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and is the author of Simply Plant Based. Prior to joining the Barnard Medical Center, Dr. Rahman spent more than 15 years practicing internal medicine with Kaiser Permanente, where she launched a very popular and successful plant-based weight loss program. While medications and surgical procedures can be necessary and lifesaving, Dr. Rahman firmly believes that nutrition and lifestyle play a crucial role in the prevention and management of most common diseases. She maintains that it is important to treat all aspects of a patient's health, including diet, exercise, sleep habits, and stress management.
Joya Wesley
Relapse-proof Travels: Exactly How to Stay the Course When You're Out and About
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Relapse-proof Travels: Exactly How to Stay the Course When You're Out and About
Learn MoreRelapse-proof Travels: Exactly How to Stay the Course When You're Out and About
Joya Wesley
Joya Wesley is a minimalist writer, editor and tour manager who cured her own food addiction and longstanding obesity with the whole foods, plant-based lifestyle, which she creatively maintains on the road. Her 2024 touring included 15 countries. At her heaviest she weighed 329 pounds and wore a size 28. She began her new lifestyle in 2020, got down to a size 4, and has maintained a 60-pound weight loss for nearly five years. She wrote her mini book “The Easy Breeze Whole Foodie” to offer others a 12-week shortcut to freedom from the Standard American Diet, aka SAD.
Richard Hubbard
How to Use Nutritional G-BOMBS, Mindset, and Compassion to Transform From Within
Learn MoreRichard Hubbard
How to Use Nutritional G-BOMBS, Mindset, and Compassion to Transform From Within
Learn MoreHow to Use Nutritional G-BOMBS, Mindset, and Compassion to Transform From Within
Richard Hubbard
From Obese To Plant Based Coach I was living on the standard American diet, hardly ever touching a vegetable. The horrible diet definitely took a toll on my health. I found out I was pre-hypertensive and pre-diabetic at a physical, that being the first time I saw a doctor since before college. I was also morbidly obese, having tipped the scales at over 350 pounds. I did not want to go on meds to lower my blood pressure. People, like my parents, relied heavily on meds without any hope of getting off of the prescriptions. Certainly, I did not want to go down that path. I made a deal with my doctor, if my blood pressure can come down on it’s own in 6 months, I can skip the meds. I started to do my research online about healthy diets and began eliminating foods like red meat and aspartame. I happened to catch an episode of Dr. Oz with Dr. Joel Fuhrman as a guest. It changed my life. Dr. Fuhrman spoke of reversing heart disease, etc. through plant based foods. I became a healthy eater ever since then and purchased several of Dr. Fuhrman’s books.
DAY 4
Protecting your health
Dr. Thomas Campbell
When Food Throws Your Health Out of Balance and How to Prevent Chronic Disease
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When Food Throws Your Health Out of Balance and How to Prevent Chronic Disease
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Dr. Thomas Campbell
Thomas M. Campbell II, MD is an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Rochester, where he is founder and co-director of the UR Medicine Nutrition in Medicine Research Center. His experience includes creating and running novel nutrition and lifestyle-focused programs in primary care and hospital settings at the University of Rochester and working with many hundreds of patients over time to prevent and treat illness using optimal diet and lifestyle. He is also co-author of The China Study and author of The China Study Solution and course co-author of the popular Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate previously offered by eCornell, Cornell University’s online learning arm, and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. His university research program has conducted clinical trials testing the effect of nutrition on chronic disease, including cardiovascular health, insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, and advanced breast cancer, and also incorporates a prepared meal ordering website open to anyone in the community. Dr. Campbell is a graduate of Cornell University and went on to get his medical degree from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. He became board-certified in family medicine after completing residency training at the University of Rochester, Highland Hospital and is also certified in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He has published multiple papers in the scientific literature and has presented widely on the topic of plant-based nutrition. He has completed multiple marathons.
Dr. Daphne Bascom
The Seven-Pillar Blueprint: Preventing Muscle Loss and Optimizing Metabolism
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The Seven-Pillar Blueprint: Preventing Muscle Loss and Optimizing Metabolism
Learn MoreThe Seven-Pillar Blueprint: Preventing Muscle Loss and Optimizing Metabolism
Dr. Daphne Bascom
Daphne Bascom, MD, PhD, is a health coach and Chief Operating Officer with The Vegan Gym. Before joining The Vegan Gym,, Daphne was the Vice President of Population Health for St. Luke’s Health System in Kansas City. As part of her multifaceted career, Dr. Bascom was a senior vice president and the medical director at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. In 2018, Dr. Bascom also served as Y-USA’s Chief Health Officer. In this role, she helped local Ys define and operationalize local clinical integration strategies while leveraging existing evidence-based health programs. Dr. Bascom was previously a Vice President and Chief Medical Officer with Cerner Corporation. Before re-joining Cerner, Dr. Bascom was Chief Clinical Systems Officer for Cleveland, Ohio's Cleveland Clinic Health System. Dr. Bascom completed her fellowship in microvascular and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck at Oregon Health Sciences University; and her medical degree, internship and residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She earned her PhD in physiological sciences at the University of Oxford, Laboratory of Physiology, in the United Kingdom. Daphne is recognized for her contributions on the Women of the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics.
Ben and Esther Loveridge
Never Too Late: How a Couple in Their 70s Lost 300 Pounds and Regained Health
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Never Too Late: How a Couple in Their 70s Lost 300 Pounds and Regained Health
Learn MoreNever Too Late: How a Couple in Their 70s Lost 300 Pounds and Regained Health
Ben and Esther Loveridge
Esther is your average aging senior who found her way to recovery and health by following the McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss at the age of 72. Because switching to a plant-based diet affected every area of her life, including her spiritual journey, she is eager to share her story to anyone who is interested. Being healed of all of her diseases and the need to wear glasses and eliminating medication’s, some of which she had taken for 30 years, has lifted her to new heights. She records her daily food, intake, and inspirational messages to her followers on Facebook in Esther’s Nutritional Journey, 366 of these inspirational messages comprise the book she wrote: “From Donuts To Potatoes, My 366 Day Journey on a plant-based diet”. About nine months after making this change in her diet, her husband Ben followed her by eliminating animal dairy and oil from his diet at home and has lost his last 60 pounds. Esther, now 81, has continued to maintain her 130 pound weight loss for over five years.
Anthony Masiello
When "Moderation" Backfires and the Keys for an Active, Youthful Lifestyle
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When "Moderation" Backfires and the Keys for an Active, Youthful Lifestyle
Learn MoreWhen "Moderation" Backfires and the Keys for an Active, Youthful Lifestyle
Anthony Masiello
Anthony has been working in healthcare for more than 25 years. His career started in the 90s doing bioinformatics work on the Human Genome Project at the National Institutes of Health. He later shifted into Research and Development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he was excited to contribute to the development of new disease therapies. While working at Novartis, Anthony had a major health scare and was denied 20-year term life insurance policy at the young age of 33. He was morbidly obese, weighing more than 360 pounds, medicated for high blood pressure, and suffering from psoriasis, eczema, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea. He found and quickly transitioned to a whole food plant-based diet and lost 160 pounds and reversed all those health conditions in just 20 months! His personal transformation led Anthony to shift his career once again, and he is now 100% focused on making sure everyone has access to medical care centered on the prevention and reversal of disease utilizing lifestyle medicine and whole food plant-based nutrition. He co-founded what is now Love.Life Telehealth in 2019 to make lifestyle medicine available to everyone. He’s proud to enable patients across the country to find the medical care they need to implement lifestyle changes that will truly improve their health, wellness, and quality of life, no matter where they live. Anthony’s personal transformation has been featured on the Megyn Kelly Today show, on PBS, in The Huffington Post, in the bestselling book Eat to Live, and by Forks Over Knives, Runners World, and numerous magazines, web sites, radio shows, podcasts, and articles.
DAY 5
Break old habits & Build New Ones
Dr. Laurie Marbas
The Habit Loop Demystified: A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Through Plateaus
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The Habit Loop Demystified: A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Through Plateaus
Learn MoreThe Habit Loop Demystified: A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Through Plateaus
Dr. Laurie Marbas
Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA, is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She holds medical licenses in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and operates a small concierge practice accepting new patients at drmarbas.com. Dr. Marbas is the co-founder of The Healing Kitchen with Brittany Jaroudi, blending culinary expertise with medical guidance to create a recipe for health. A former co-founder of Mora Medical and Plant Based TeleHealth, she also hosts the Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast and YouTube Channel, where she shares her expertise in health, nutrition, and wellness. Laurie received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and TTU School of Business. She was honored with the prestigious Gold Headed Cane Award, symbolizing excellence in the art of medicine and patient care. While in medical school and raising three children, she authored seven books, including the popular Visual Mnemonics series, using cartoons to simplify complex medical concepts—a system she developed to balance motherhood and medical training. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Laurie served in the Middle East and South America. She is also a wife, mother of three grown children, author, speaker, and an avid hiker and runner, dedicated to inspiring health and vitality through lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Mickey Witte
10 Keys for Maintaining a Healthy Diet in the Age of Ubiquitous Junk Foods
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10 Keys for Maintaining a Healthy Diet in the Age of Ubiquitous Junk Foods
Learn More10 Keys for Maintaining a Healthy Diet in the Age of Ubiquitous Junk Foods
Dr. Mickey Witte
Michelina (“Mickey”) Witte, Ph.D., M.S. is a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami where she teaches numerous nutrition science courses such as General and Advanced Nutrition for Health and Performance, Advanced Neurological Mechanisms of Obesity, Biological Bases for Physical Activity and Nutritional Biochemistry. Dr Witte authored the chapter on Essential Nutrition for Students’ Health and Well-Being for the latest edition of the textbook, “Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness and Health (SHAPE America),” published in January 2025 by Human Kinetics. She has been an invited guest on the Exam Room Podcast by the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine where she has spoken about the neural mechanisms involved in obesity and the concept of food addiction. She is the faculty advisor for the UM student club, the Plant Based ‘Canes, and she enjoys teaching the most current evidence-based nutrition science research. She has received various grants and awards from organizations such as the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior and the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Witte has published several scientific journal articles and has presented at numerous scientific societies. Outside of academia, she is a competitive amateur triathlete and a passionate road safety advocate.
Kathy Hester & Cheryl
Healthy Meals in Minutes & How to Deal With "Snaccidents" Successfully
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Healthy Meals in Minutes & How to Deal With "Snaccidents" Successfully
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Kathy Hester & Cheryl
Kathy Hester, renowned for her whole food plant-based cookbooks and blogs, and her partner Cheryl Purser are blazing new trails in the plant-based community. After completing the McDougall 12-day program in July 2023, both experienced significant weight loss and health improvements. Cheryl has since expanded her impact by earning her coaching certification from the Food Revolution. Through their shared journey, they've become vocal advocates for self-compassion in health transformation. Drawing from personal experience, they emphasize that setbacks are a natural part of any wellness journey - not roadblocks. Together, they guide others through the process of self-forgiveness and offer practical strategies for recommitting to health goals, proving that temporary diversions don't define the ultimate destination of one's health journey.
Shane Martin
7 Steps to Lose 100 Pounds Without Ever Feeling Deprived or Hungry
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Shane Martin
Born and raised in Mississippi, Shane's roots run deep in Southern culture – from his passion for football to his years touring the South as a musician through Nashville, Georgia, and Alabama. But like many Southerners, his relationship with food eventually took its toll. Juggling the demands of raising five children while pursuing his dreams, Shane's health slowly slipped away. Despite mounting warnings from doctors, he found himself overweight, out of shape, and struggling to find joy in daily life. He knew something needed to change, but wasn't ready to take that first step. Everything shifted when he discovered "Forks Over Knives" and "The Engine 2 Diet." Inspired by their message, Shane dove headfirst into plant-based living – or as he likes to say, went "cold kale." This decision not only transformed his health but led him to discover a new passion: creating simple, delicious plant-based versions of beloved Southern dishes. Today, as the founder of shaneandsimple.com, Shane brings his down-to-earth approach to plant-based cooking. "I'm just your average, ordinary guy who makes plant-based cooking casual, easy, and delicious," he explains. "No fancy equipment, no chef speak – just a normal dude who loves to cook good food that happens to be completely plant-based.
DAY 6
The hidden factors of weight gain
Dr. Frank Sabatino
Hormones: What Impacts Them and How to Dial Them Towards Weight Loss
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Dr. Frank Sabatino
Dr. Frank Sabatino has been a plant-exclusive Chiropractic physician for almost 50 years and also has a Ph.D. in cell biology and neuroendocrinology from the Emory University School of Medicine. He is currently the Health Director of the Balance for Life Health Retreats in Deerfield Beach, Florida (BalanceForLifeFlorida.com) promoting health recovery and disease reversal via SOS-free plant nutrition, green juice and water-only fasting programs. The book of his original research on the effects of brain peptides on the regulation of reproductive hormones was published in 1988. While an assistant professor at the Health Science Center of the University of Texas School of Medicine, he did extensive landmark research on calorie restriction, stress and aging, and has published a number of major scientific papers in some of the most well-respected peer reviewed journals in the fields of cell biology, endocrinology, and neuroscience. He has also written numerous articles for lay magazines and journals in the areas of clinical nutrition, healthy weight loss, women’s hormones, epigenetics, stress management, addiction, and healthy aging. He has been featured in a variety of books, news articles, and cable TV programs including CNN. Dr. Sabatino is a past member of the prestigious Brookdale fellowship in Gerontology and Aging. As a member of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians, he is also widely recognized as an expert in water only fasting and integrative health care. Dr. Sabatino is currently The Director of Health Education for The National Health Association (NHA), and host of The Health Science podcast, sponsored by the NHA. He is a research consultant for the True North Fasting Foundation and Science/Research Director of The Complementary Medical Association (CMA) in England. Dr. Sabatino is on the medical advisory board of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and is a board certified addiction specialist from the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is also a long time teacher and student of tai-chi and qi gong. His current book: WEIGHTLESS: Compassionate Weight Loss for LIfe, and his online course: Lean for Life: The Science of Effective Weight Loss promote the most comprehensive plant-exclusive solution and lifestyle strategies for solving the pandemic of obesity.
Dr. Hana Kahleova
The Early Eater's Advantage: How Meal Timing Impacts Weight and Health
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Dr. Hana Kahleova
Hana Kahleova, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. Dr. Kahleova is director of clinical research for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. She has conducted several clinical trials, using a plant-based diet in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease. Her research showed that a plant-based diet leads to a greater weight loss and improvement in metabolism, and addresses multiple mechanisms behind diabetes. Her research proved that eating a large breakfast and lunch is more beneficial than eating six smaller meals a day for patients with type 2 diabetes. Her research on meal frequency and timing showed that eating less frequently, no snacking, consuming breakfast, and eating the largest meal in the morning may be effective methods for preventing long-term weight gain. As a member of the American Diabetes Association and as a board member of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Dr. Kahleova is directly involved in the process of updating the nutritional recommendations for patients with diabetes.
Shayda Soleymani
Mastering Meal Sequencing & Other Tricks for Feeling Full on Less
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Shayda Soleymani
Shayda is a passionate advocate for whole food, plant-exclusive diets that are free from salt, oil, and sugar. Since adopting this lifestyle on January 12, 2012, she has experienced a transformative journey, losing nearly 115 pounds and eliminating all medications. Her remarkable health improvements include achieving normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and breaking free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting. With a commitment to sharing her knowledge and culinary techniques, Shayda has dedicated herself to teaching others how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious meals that don’t compromise on flavor. She is a certified graduate of Dr. John McDougall’s Starch Solution program, further enriching her expertise in plant-based nutrition. Shayda is also a co-author of the international cookbook Live Your Healthiest Life, One Bite at a Time, One Meal at a Time, alongside Dr. Gustavo Tolosa. The book features authentic oil-free Persian and Argentinian recipes, making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. In addition to her writing, Shayda shares her culinary creations on her YouTube channel, Healthy Cooking with Shayda, and through her website,Healthycookingwithshayda.com. Her mission is to inspire and empower others to thrive on a plant-based diet, one delicious meal at a time.
Ami Deane
The Power of Wet Starches And How To Cook For The Whole Family
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Ami Deane
Ami, known to her followers as “Broccoli Mum”, is a vibrant, self-proclaimed chaotic mother of two who’s been vegan her entire life. After transforming her own health journey and losing 60 pounds, she now dedicates herself to sharing her weight loss success secrets with others. Through her podcast, she reveals how to harness the power of calorie density and whole food plant-based eating to achieve sustainable weight loss while still enjoying generous, satisfying portions. Her approach combines practical wisdom with delicious recipes, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice fullness or flavor to reach your health goals.
DAY 7
How To Win The Mental Game Of Weight Loss
Dr. Doug Lisle
How Our Brains Are Wired And What We Can Learn From Our Tribal Ancestors
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Dr. Doug Lisle
Dr. Lisle has been the clinical psychologist at the TrueNorth Health Center for over 30 years. He has published numerous articles in the scientific literature. He is the co-author of The Pleasure Trap and is in private practice, conducting psychotherapy at the TrueNorth Health Center. Dr. Lisle is a graduate of the University of California at San Diego (Summa Cum Laude). He received the President's Fellowship and was a Dupont Scholar at the University of Virginia where he completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He was then appointed Lecturer in Psychology at Stanford University and was on the staff at the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lisle worked as a forensic psychologist for the criminal justice system in Dallas, Texas and as a consultant for the National Institute of Health Clinical Trial on Cognitive Therapy for Recurrent Depression at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Lisle lectures nationally to health professionals on topics including evolutionary psychology, cognitive therapy, lifestyle modification, relaxation and stress management, and weight loss. His research and clinical interests have broadened to include health and wellness, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression, and optimizing achievement motivation.
Dr. Eric Walsh
Neurotransmitters: How Brain Chemistry Influences Our Eating Patterns
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Dr. Eric Walsh
Dr Walsh is a physician who enjoys sharing the good news of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. He is a committed advocate for a whole food plant based diet. . He is a graduate of the university of Miami school of medicine, Loma Linda university school of public health where he received his masters and doctorate in public health. His most important educational experience was his time at Oakwood University. He has served 2 US presidents (George W Bush and Barak Obama) as an advisor on HIV/AIDS. Dr Walsh has served at several churches as an associate Pastor. He is now a practicing physician and health care administrator. He travels the globe speaking on many subjects. He is a strong support and fan of Chef AJ and the great work that she is doing and is always happy to partner to get out a word of hope as it pertains to health.
Kim Murphy
Healthy Food Made Simple: Tips & Tricks to Nourish Without Kitchen Time
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Kim Murphy
Kim Murphy is a certified Plant-Based Health Coach, the founder of Simply Plant Based Kitchen, and an Amazon best-selling author of her book, Plant Powered. She was inspired to start a whole food plant-based lifestyle to improve her own health after she lost her Dad to Alzheimer’s. Kim’s mission is to encourage, educate, & inspire others to eat whole food plant-based to improve their health, lives, & our planet.
Brittany Jaroudi
Goodbye Panic Attacks, Hello Whole Foods: A Mom's Health Transformation
Learn MoreGoodbye Panic Attacks, Hello Whole Foods: A Mom's Health Transformation
Brittany Jaroudi
Brittany Jaroudi runs a plant-based cooking YouTube channel named The Jaroudi Family. She has developed hundreds of delicious, easy, and family-friendly recipes focused on a whole food plant-based lifestyle. She holds an M.Ed. in Education and a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Currently, she is the co-leader of the Pittsburgh Plant-Based Support Group and a board member of the National Health Association. Additionally, Brittany is a proud new mom raising her son on a whole food plant-based lifestyle.
DAY 8
Exactly what to do and what not to do to lose weight
Dr. Michael Greger
Natural Appetite Suppressants & Meal Timing: As Effective As Drugs Without Effects
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Natural Appetite Suppressants & Meal Timing: As Effective As Drugs Without Effects
Learn MoreNatural Appetite Suppressants & Meal Timing: As Effective As Drugs Without Effects
Dr. Michael Greger
A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos. Dr. Greger has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defense in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet became instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity.
Dr. Alona Pulde
The 9 Pillars of Joy and Satisfaction: A Roadmap to Long-Term Success
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Dr. Alona Pulde
Dr. Pulde is a board-certified practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a Family Medicine physician. With a profound commitment to supporting clients in their journey to health, she specializes in nutrition, healthy body weight management, and women's health. Dr. Pulde's holistic approach integrates her medical expertise with a deep understanding of wellness, creating a comprehensive care strategy tailored to each individual. Described as a doctor of the future by Dean Ornish, M.D., and with her work supported by many experts, including Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Dr. Pulde, along with her life and work partner Matthew Lederman, M.D., combines conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine.
Jeremy La Londe
Stealth Health: Family Meal Planning Made Easy and Sustainable
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Jeremy La Londe
Jeremy is a filmmaker whose transformation from a 360-pound latchkey kid of the '80s to a passionate advocate for whole food plant-based living began with a simple morning of self-reflection. Despite his athletic background playing football in his youth, Jeremy's weight had climbed steadily as he poured his energy into his filmmaking career, putting his health on the back burner. Everything shifted when he met his wife Emily, a lifelong vegetarian whose healthy lifestyle naturally influenced his own. Without any dramatic health scares, Jeremy made a pivotal decision before turning forty - committing to just six months of conscious living. That commitment turned into a complete lifestyle transformation, leading to a nearly 200-pound weight loss through calorie counting, whole food plant-based eating, and intermittent fasting. Now maintaining a healthy weight between 195-200 pounds, Jeremy has deepened his passion for plant-based cooking through completing the Rouxbe Plant-Based Professional program, Plants Plus, and Essential Vegan Dessert courses. Known for his no-nonsense approach to recipe sharing - skipping the lengthy life stories when you just need to know how long to roast butternut squash - he champions a holistic approach to health built on eating, moving, and mindful thinking. Through his website, he shares his hard-won wisdom and practical recipes, demonstrating that lasting change comes not from dramatic interventions, but from falling in love with a positive lifestyle.
Susanna
How to Thrive Without Giving In Or Feeling Isolated At Home And Social Gatherings
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How to Thrive Without Giving In Or Feeling Isolated At Home And Social Gatherings
Learn MoreHow to Thrive Without Giving In Or Feeling Isolated At Home And Social Gatherings
Susanna
Susanna’s transformation from an obese, reclusive mother of eight to a vibrant health advocate began in February 2021 while watching The Truth About Weight Loss Summit. Growing up on a Standard American Diet and experiencing multiple life stressors – including her husband’s cancer scare and several miscarriages – combined with processed food addiction had led to significant weight gain.
At her mid-fifties and 80 pounds overweight, she discovered Chef AJ and embraced a Whole Food Plant Exclusive diet free from Sugar, Oil, Flour, Alcohol, and Salt (S.O.F.A.S). The results were transformative – not only did she lose all excess weight, but she’s maintained it for over two years while experiencing newfound food freedom and mental clarity.
In May 2023, encouraged by Chef AJ, Susanna embarked on a career in health coaching, earning both her McDougall Starch Solution Certification and Food Revolution Network Coaching Certification. Today, she divides her time between daily e-bike rides, her large family, and helping others achieve their health goals as a Success Coach for Chef AJ’s programs and Better Life Summits courses. She also serves as a moderator on Chef AJ’s YouTube channel, channeling her personal triumph into supporting others on their journey to wellness.
DAY 9
Key takeaways & practical tips on getting started
Dr. Stephan Esser
Why Every Bite Counts & How to Become the CEO of Your Health Journey
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Dr. Stephan Esser
Stephan Esser, MD is a physician, author and motivational speaker specializing in sports medicine and lifestyle modification. He is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their best health and maximize fitness, fun and function. Dr. Esser completed a Bachelor of Science at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Medical School at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He founded EsserSports to provide affordable, personalized sports and biologic care at at www.essersports.com.
Dr. Neal Barnard
Power Foods That Tame Appetite, Boost Metabolism and "Trap" Calories
Learn MorePower Foods That Tame Appetite, Boost Metabolism and "Trap" Calories
Dr. Neal Barnard
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. His latest book is The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan that Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss. With more than 120 recipes and beautiful food photography, it shows the surprising ability that certain foods have to cause weight loss. In 2015, he founded Barnard Medical Center, a primary care clinic that treats patient in person and via telemedicine (BarnardMedical.org).
Tami Kramer
Kitchen Hacks for a Better Life and How Tami Healed from Trauma
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Tami Kramer
Tami Kramer has been following a whole food plant-based lifestyle since 2013. Through dietary changes she was able to lower her LDL Cholesterol and avoiding taking statins. She was also able to achieve a healthy weight and more importantly she has been maintaining her 50-pound weight loss since 2015. On her blog and YouTube channel called Nutmeg Notebook, Tami shares her love of a healthy, whole food plant-exclusive lifestyle. Tami’s recipes are salt, oil, and sugar free. She is well known for her online courses and eBooks, including “Beautiful Chopped Salads” and “Batch Cooking With Tami.” To help viewers work smarter not harder in the kitchen, she shares her proven tips, recipes, and kitchen shortcuts to make this lifestyle easier. Tami helps you get healthy and stay healthy, one meal at a time.
Chuck Carroll
The Wake Up Call: How Chuck Went From 10,000 Calories A Day & 420 Pounds To A New Life
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The Wake Up Call: How Chuck Went From 10,000 Calories A Day & 420 Pounds To A New Life
Learn MoreThe Wake Up Call: How Chuck Went From 10,000 Calories A Day & 420 Pounds To A New Life
Chuck Carroll
Chuck Carroll — “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll lost an incredible 280 pounds to become “The Weight Loss Champion.” At one time, his 5-foot-5 frame once struggled to support the 420 pounds it was carrying around every day. With a 66-inch waist and 6XL shirt, Chuck’s daily diet was a 10,000-calorie fast food feast. Every bite was carrying him closer to an early grave and he knew that if he did not make drastic changes to break a severe food addiction he would be dead before his 30th birthday. Today he speaks passionately about breaking the fatal food cycle and helping others as host of The Exam Room podcast for PCRM. The show has been viewed and downloaded more than 100 million times combined on YouTube, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. It has also become the #1 ranked nutrition podcast in nearly 80 countries. Chuck was given the nickname of “The Weight Loss Champion” by a former NFL player after word of his transformation spread throughout the Washington Commanders locker room. Chuck has kept the weight off for 15 years and attributes his sustained success to eating a healthy plant-based diet. Outside of his work on The Exam Room podcast, Chuck is a well-traveled motivational speaker, inspiring others around the world to take control of their health. He is living proof that nothing is impossible, and the benefits of healthy eating know no bounds. Chuck believes knowledge is power and having the power to make healthier decisions, including eating a plant-based diet, is critical for living a long and rewarding life without the burden of chronic disease.
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Why this is so urgent
Obesity is linked to 13 different types of cancer
In 2017 health officials reported that there is a link between obesity and 40 percent of all the cancers diagnosed in the United States. The 13 cancers include brain, breast, thyroid, stomach, liver, pancreas, kidney, ovaries, uterus and colon cancers the researchers said. (during the summit you'll learn exactly how to lose weight AND protect your health at the same time!)
Type 2 diabetes
Obesity is believed to account for 80-85% of the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Obese people are up to 80 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with a BMI of less than 22. (the good news is that your body starts healing the moment you start losing weight the right way)
Heart disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in the US and multiple large-scale studies have shown that "Obesity is among the leading causes of elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality and morbidity." (did you know that the fat tissue itself releases inflammatory molecules that can induce cardiac dysfunction and promote plaque?)
Risk of stroke
Studies have shown that for each one-unit increase in BMI there is a 4% increase in the risk of ischemic stroke and a 6% increase for hemorrhagic stroke. That means just 20 pounds overweight increase the risk of stroke by 24%.
Depression and Dementia
People who were obese had a 55 percent greater risk of developing depression throughout their lives. But that's just the start: We now know that the brain is significantly impacted by the inflammatory state of obesity. As a consequence overweight is now recognized as a factor in dementia and cognitive function. (that's why losing weight is so vital - not just to feel great today, but to give yourself a chance to feel great in your golden years)
Processed food
60% of calories consumed in America come from highly processed foods. And only 5% of Americans get enough fiber. Fiber not only helps to manage a healthy weight, fiber is linked to reduced risks of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and constipation. (did you know that fiber helps with healthy cholesterol level, regular bowel movements and detox as well?)
Stress
42 percent of people report being "stress eaters." This is not a sign of weakness but a natural consequence of our biology because 94% experience stress at work and processed foods are designed to artificially trigger our reward centers. (there are strategies to overcome cravings and emotional eating and you'll learn them from the foremost experts on the summit).
Weight loss is NOT a vanity goal. Excess body fat has devastating effects on our health and lives. That's why we're teaming up with 36 experts to bring you the truth about weight loss - FOR FREE.
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Your host
Chef AJ
As a chef Chef AJ gained weight over the years despite being a vegan. Disappointed that standard diets and your typical approaches didn't work she resigned to the "fact" that that's just the way she'd be for the rest of her life...
All this changed when she started cooking at True North Health Center. There she discovered the secrets to natural weight loss and has lost over 50 pounds - and kept them off for years. Today she is determined to live at least 100 and is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol.
Chef AJ holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell University, is the host of the TV series Healthy Living, has made appearances on shows with Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman and more. She is the author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body. Her latest bestselling book The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss has received glowing endorsements by many doctors and dietitians. She runs live seminars, a weight loss program and YouTube shows which have helped hundreds achieve the health and body they deserve. And she has become famous for making sugar, oil, salt and gluten-free desserts that are just as delicious as their sinful counterparts...
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