How the Plant-Based Diet Made Me an Overeater (It’s not All-You-Can-Eat + My Before/After Pics) {REVISITED with more honesty}

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Have you gained weight on a plant-based (vegan) diet?

Have you been unable to lose weight on a plant-based/vegan diet?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

You're not even in the minority. This 'problem' is incredibly common.

Here's why:

The plant-based gurus, doctors and "experts" have misled you.

I'm included in that group because I drank the Kool-Aid, bought the bull (hook, line, and sinker) and propagated their propaganda for years.

I'm sorry about that.

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Asian Cobb Salad, Moroccan Rice Bowl, Eggplant Meatball Subs, Alfredo Pizza & more!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Use this week’s meal plan to set yourself up for success this spring!

Fuel your body with pre-portioned, nutritionally balanced meals like Eggplant Meatball Subs (NEW!), Moroccan Rice Bowl (NEW!), Asian Cobb Salad (NEW!), Alfredo Pizza (NEW!) & more!

Moroccan Rice Bowl

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  • Alfredo Pizza (NEW!)
  • Asian Cobb Salad (NEW!)
  • Coconut Cauliflower Curry
  • Red Lentil Ragu (NEW!)
  • Kale & Potato Chowder
  • Moroccan Rice Bowl (NEW!)
  • BLT Tacos
  • Curried Chickpea Wraps
  • Starbucks Vanilla Chai Oatmeal
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Herbies of the Week: The Greener Family

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Meet our Herbies of the Week: The Greener Family (They lost 335 POUNDS together after a cancer diagnosis. They're now cancer-free and healthier than ever!)

The Greener Family has made drastic health improvements together over the past 3 years.

I'll let Erin tell her family's story...

Our journey began 3 years ago when my husband Justin was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. Being a family of 4 on a SAD diet it was a wake up call to revaluate our lifestyle …

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French Fry Pie, Chickpea Bolognese, Quesolupa Bowls, Sweet Sriracha Noodles & more!

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Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes OR LESS with this week's meal plan!

In less time than it takes to order takeout or delivery you can be eating French Fry Pie (NEW!), Chickpea Bolognese (NEW!), Quesolupa Bowls (NEW!), Sweet Sriracha Noodles (NEW!) and more!

Chickpea Bolognese

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  • Chickpea Bolognese (NEW!)
  • Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup
  • Baklava Oatmeal (NEW!)
  • Samosa Pizza
  • Sweet Sriracha Noodles (NEW!)
  • Quino-Caribbeano Bowl
  • Mango Dal (NEW!)
  • Mongolian Chickpeas
  • Quesolupa Bowls
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Herbie of the Week: Ted (This 71 year old lost 100 POUNDS and reversed hypertension, high cholesterol, and prediabetes!)

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Meet our Herbie of the Week: Ted!

He lost 12 inches from his waist and 100 pounds!

He was borderline diabetic and suffered from hypertension and high cholesterol. He no longer has to take prescriptions for these.

Here's Ted's story...

In mid-May of 2013 an acquaintance suggested that I watch the documentary Forks Over Knives. After watching it, I made the decision to start a plant-based lifestyle, including exercise and a walking program, starting June 01. At that …

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