Topic: Herbies

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Alisha!

I first "met" Alisha back in September when she asked for advice when her weight-loss stalled while breastfeeding. Three months later this email popped up in my inbox:

"Thanks to your helpful feedback and some support from the meal plans, I have lost about 40lbs since September and am almost 15lbs under my pre-baby weight. I feel great and everyone is wondering how I did it -- I tell them it's …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Mindy!

Tired of constantly being in pain, Mindy started to research the benefits of going plant-based. After reading how many people got better with a low-fat, plant-based diet, she decided to give it a try.

In less than 2 weeks her pain went away and over the course of 4 months see lost 50lbs! Mindy also no longer needs to take medication for her high blood pressure and even got her hubby to make …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Sheri!

After being a vegetarian for 20 years, Sheri decided it was finally time to do something about her health and went plant-based.

At first she didn't have a strong support system, so she tried her best to eat as little processed food as possible and do the best she can.

Progress not perfection, right?

A couple years later, Sheri finally found the support she needed with a non-profit organization and has been plant …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Sommer!

Sommer was actually nominated by her friend, Kristen, who emailed me this sweet note:

"My friend Sommer has been an inspiration to me. She has lost an incredible 60 pounds since adopting a more plant-based lifestyle. I think she follows your mantra, progress not perfection. I first met her about 2 years ago when she began working in the same laboratory as me. I instantly realized what an awesome person she is. …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Carol C!

Tired of suffering from allergies and taking medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol, Carol decided to try a plant-based diet after watching "Forks Over Knives" and reading "Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease".

Within a week she lost 7lbs, which eventually turned into a grand total of 50lbs! She's also off her medications and is no longer in pain, plus she feels lighter and full of energy.

Carol also inspired her husband …