My advice is always to lead by example. I find that is the best way to inspire real change in others. I've tried other methods in the past, including shoving information down someone's throat, but none of it worked as well as merely being a positive example.

But there are other ways you can inspire change, beyond being your beautiful self.

If you are passionate about our lifestyle, there are ways to get the information out there …

Last week we meet Ryan, who has lost 38lbs since going plant-based. This week we meet Georgie, who left this comment on Happy Herbivore: "I just wanted to say thank you so much for the positive impact your blog has had on my life. I'm in recovery for an eating disorder and your recipes have absolutely saved me."

I was touched by her kind words but also moved by her strength. I asked Georgie if she'd be interested …

The meal plans are all new this week with not only 19 new meals but also both meal plans are gluten-free!

New for the Individual Meal Plan:

• Green Apple Oatmeal
• Quick Bean Soup
• Thai Teriyaki Salad
• Spicy Aztec Bowl
• Portobello Salad
• Sweet Potato Fiesta Bowl

Download the meal plans now

New for the Family Meal Plan:

• Summer Parfait
• Pecan Sweet Potato Bake
• Oatmeal Cookie Smoothies
• Chocolate Berry …

For several years now my mom's been saying she wanted to get a tattoo -- a hummingbird -- because she liked them so much. BUT every time she was visiting me, and I'd find a tattoo shop for her to get it done at (because she insisted I had to be there), she would chicken out. Even in LA, after swearing up and down she wanted to get it done at Kat Von D's shop since she watched the show …