Topic: Herbies

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Tracy!

Tracy has a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, and knew she had to do something about her health so that she would not follow that path. She went plant-based and lost weight, but hit a plateau. Meal Mentor helped her break through it and start losing again.

I'll let Tracy tell her story.

My "before" pic was taken Christmas Eve of 2013, the second Christmas Eve of 2014, and the last pic …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Mickey!

Before switching to a plant-based diet, Mickey was a sick and overweight vegetarian, weighing her heaviest at 222 lbs.

Since becoming plant proud 3 years ago, Mickey has lost 75lbs, sleeps better, and her energy is through the roof. More importantly: she loves herself!

Here's Mickey's story in her own words...

I never thought I would ever share "my story", only because in the beginning, I didn't have the self confidence I have …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Darla!

Darla had been vegan for 30 years and never had to worry about her weight. But as soon as she hit menopause, she started to notice her weight creep up.

One day Darla came across a recipe from "Everyday Happy Herbivore", and it was a complete game changer! Once she started cooking for herself and taking her lunch to work, it wasn't long before her size 4 suits fit again!

I'll …

Meet our Herbies of the Week: Steven & Jackie!

Steven's journey to better health (and a plant-based diet) started in 2014 after a heart-felt plea from his son. He started to do his own research, and once he discovered how harmful dairy and oil can be for the body, he went plant-based -- and Jackie soon followed!

Since transitioning their entire family to a plant-based diet, Steven's medical issues have resolved and Jackie is no longer on any of her …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Stacy E!

As a nurse, Stacy's passionate about health, but she didn't get serious about her own health until 5 years ago. Over the course of a year, she lost 50lbs, but was discouraged when a lab test revealed she still had high cholesterol despite her recent weight-loss and more active lifestyle.

Then Stacy had her "a-ha!" moment: the foods she was eating contributed to her high cholesterol. She immediately stopped eating meat and …