Last week we met Cole, who tells herself that people who achieve their goals aren’t perfect, they are just persistent ( I love this quote). This week we meet Melissa, who has lost about 100 lbs!

HH: How long have you been following a plant- based diet?

I've been on a plant-based diet since January 3, 2011. I started at 310 pounds and am now down to 200 pounds! I've got about 50 to go in order to hit …

There are 14 exciting new meals in this week's meal plans!

New for the Individuals:

• Soft Chickpea Tacos
• Broccoli Mac & Cheese
• Spaghetti & 'Meatballs'
• Tex Mex Chickpea Salad
• Chocolate Shake
• Meatball Subs
• Fiesta Mac

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New for Families

• Sweet Potato Muffins
• Tex Mex Chickpea Salad
• Chocolate Shake
• Lemon Biscuits
• Personal Pizza Night
• Spaghetti & 'Meatballs'
• PB Noodle Bowl

photo taken by Ruby

Testimonials:

"Dill & White Bean Salad is delicious! Why did I wait so …

There have been times in the past where I starred at my near-empty fridge and thought “there is nothing to eat!” but in reality, there was a meal lingering in my pantry. 

One of my go-to’s is HH’s 6-ingredient Black Bean Burgers, which I recently made with kidney beans because I was all out of black beans!

A well stocked (and organized) pantry makes cooking fun, and also ensures you have a meal to fall back on. (If all …

It may surprise you to learn that I've struggled with anger. I'm generally a happy, upbeat and optimistic person - a real people pleaser, so my anger has always eluded me. 

I wouldn't say I'm a hot head or have a short fuse. For example, I don't get road rage or mad at the waiter if my dinner is wrong. If I call customer service, I'm the nicest person you'll ever help. Seriously, customer service agents tell me this all …

Welcome back to another week of the HH online book club! Hope everyone has been enjoying Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink as much as we have.

This week's Thought Questions (based on chapters 6-7):

1. Do you agree that names or expectations can influence whether or not we will like something?

2. What surprised you most in chapter 7 about comfort foods?

Please leave your comments below or at Goodreads. You can also add your opinion to the previous …