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Something really bizarre happened to me as a result of going whole food, plant based. Beyond all the obvious benefits such as increased energy, 35 pound weight release after a few months into the lifestyle (without dieting), focus, clarity and mood balance, I actually fell in love with cooking. Yep! Fell in love.
It’s no secret, a whole food, plant-based diet is a very healthy way to eat. Yet, many people resist committing 100%, even for a week. Why? The number one reason is the refusal to give up cheese. “I just can’t give it up,” can often be heard by someone who knows they would benefit from a dietary change, but they LOVE cheese. More than love, it’s addiction.
Plant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed amazing insights. https://veganuary.com/blog/plant-based-food-2018-trend • 31% of Americans choose to have meat-free days.r • 35% of Americans get most of their protein from sources other than red meat.r • 66% of people who eat non-meat protein believe these are healthier than red meat.r
It does not take much at all to see the pain and suffering in the world today. Whether it be the anguish and fear over COVID-19, the civil unrest around the globe or the military being called in to build a chain-link fence to “protect” the White House and the current administration, there is more turbulence today than any other time in recent history. The domino effect has far reaching impact. The fear, anger and uncertainty may appear to be random, yet, when we take a deeper look, we can trace it back to various causes.
Food cravings are one of the main reasons people find it hard to start, and stick with, a plant-based eating protocol. Yet, if you can make it through the first few days, most people find the unhealthy cravings disappear to be replaced by healthy cravings. As one member of the Plant Based Eating for Health Facebook group said, “I’ve found out, the more I stick with plant based, the less I crave “junk food”, meat & dairy. I never ever thought I’d get to this point but here I am. Freedom!”
It’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking events and family gatherings as to who is undergoing these procedures.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and also the leading cause of death worldwide. More than half of the deaths that occur as a result of heart disease are in men. Not only has heart disease become a common occurrence, so has diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, and many other issues that used to be a rarity. I remember when my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer in the early 70’s. It was incredibly uncommon back then compared to today.
Whatever follows “I AM” comes looking for you. I AM happy. I AM healthy. I AM prosperous. I AM creative. I AM abundant. I AM healthy. I AM generous. I AM kind. I AM loving to animals. I AM connected to Source. Who must I be to live the life I dream of? What must I do to live the life I claim I want? What am I willing to do to be the person I know I can be? Life is more about what I think, believe and do then it is what happens. Plant Based Eating for Health Compassion to animals, care of my health, love of the planet. I AM Plant Basedrnr
There is so much information floating around about COVID-19 and how many people are being infected that one is left to wonder what the good news is. There is actually great news if we are open to it. Now is the time to reboot your system in order to strengthen your immune system. Simple ways to do this is with what you consume in your diet and your mind. It’s essential that you are aware of what (and who) you are surrounding yourself with. Watch what you put in your body and your mind.
For anyone who is overweight and possibly obese… you didn’t get fat and unhealthy in a week so what makes you expect to lose all your excess weight and feel great in a week? This thought came to me as I was watching one of my favorite plant-based leaders, Dr. Michael Greger, talking about his newest book, How Not to Diet. Dr. Greger, also author of How Not to Die, is one of the most popular books on what eating a plant-based diet can do for your health. How Not to Diet is the next book you should add to your health and fitness library. https://amzn.to/2KrjoUBrnr
With so many oils to choose from and an unlimited number of discussions on which oils are good for you, great for you and downright unhealthy, one is left to wonder, what is the truth? Let’s start with some of the most common type oils we’ve been led to believe are healthy. • Olive oil • Coconut oil • Sesame oil • Avocado oil • Almond oil • Sunflower oil Depending on what you read, listen to or watch, you can be led to believe any one of these oils is healthy, or not.
You’ve got the book. You’ve got the speech. You’ve got the expertise, but very few people know you exist. It takes more than simply having the “thing” to be successful. You also need the visibility. Years ago there wasn’t much competition online Seems like whatever an expert introduced to market was a novelty and people ate it up. It was also much easier to stand out because of the fact there were very few people vying for people’s attention.
Contrary to what many authors think, their greatest challenge is NOT writing a book. It's marketing and selling the book. That's the bad news. The good, actually great, news is that authors have more opportunity today than ever before to reach readers from around the globe. It can even be done from the comfort of their home. With all that's available with blogs, social media, podcast shows and YouTube, it’s now easier than ever to market and promote books. But it takes more than the availability. It takes strategy. Enter Virtual Book Toursrnr
Who do you want to be? Really be? What’s the life you want to create? If you put health into the equation, are you doing all you can to be as healthy as possible? If you didn’t put your health into the mix, how long can you keep doing what you’re doing without hitting a wall? Discover Who You Are Meant to Be Our life is about discovering who we are meant to be. Our greatest gift is to live fully, with vibrancy, health and clarity.
Long before my first book was published, I had dreams of being a successful author. Fantasies of making a great living from my writing filled my mind. I created a whole story about what it meant to be a successful author. The life I would live, the people I would meet, the opportunities that would appear out of nowhere. Like many unpublished authors, I mistakenly believed writing a good book was all it took to be successful. Little did I know that writing the book is the easy part. Yup! Writing the book is the easy part.
“I’m going to quit eating plant based because I haven’t dropped any weight. This stuff doesn’t work,” was a comment posted on a Plant Based Eating Facebook group I’m a member of. I cringe when I see comments like this. Why? Because the person likely went into the plant-based eating protocol for one reason and one reason only, to lose weight. There’s so much more to this way of eating then simply viewing it as a diet. If you view eating plant based as just another “fad” diet, you are destined to fail. Not because you won’t lose weight, but because it is so much more than a diet.
“Don’t get mad, get healthy.” This thought occurred to me when the most recent lockdown in our state was announced. Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Oregon, like many states in the U.S., is on yet another lockdown. With cases on the rise, people are becoming COVID weary. Yet, regardless of how one feels, we have certain dictates we must adhere to. Additionally, we MUST take personal responsibility for minimizing our risks for complications should we contract the virus. Protocols…. Good or Bad rnr
Left to our own devices, and feelings, there’s a lot that we need to do, that we wouldn’t do. For example, today for me… I woke up in a totally off mood. Fowl, frustrated and irritated. This is very unusual for me. Rarely do I wake up in a fowl mood. But today… well today… I did. It’s one of those moods that can make you believe life sucks big time.
It’s a fact… life as we knew it has changed forever. So much of what we took for granted is now a fading memory. Simple things like a hug or handshake used to be encouraged. There are studies about the health benefits of hugs, now they are restricted throughout the world. We’ve been given “life-saving” guidelines to live by. Guidelines intended to keep us as safe as possible. You would have to live under a rock to not have heard the guidelines.
f you’ve been in business for any length of time, there’s a strong possibility you’ve experienced the power of trusting your gut when making decisions. On the flip side, you’ve probably had the experience where you had a strong feeling to do something, ignored the feeling and as a result, had a very important, and likely costly, lesson to learn.
Do podcast interviews work? Well, yes and no. Yes, if you have a clear reason for the interviews, you’ve set up your online foundation and you have a way for people to stay in touch. No, if all you do is look for interview opportunities but have no back-end plan. What do I mean by this? Simply put, plan for your success. Over the past few months I’ve been going deep into the whole food, plant-based eating lifestyle. So much in fact, I’ve utilized my online marketing, product creation and social media knowledge as I grow my market reach.
How does one go from making daily (sometimes twice daily) trips to Taco Bell for the “usual” $20 order of tacos, chips, burritos and whatever else is in the bag, reach 420 pounds on the scale, expand to a 66 inch waist, frustrated with how life turned out to becoming a trim and fit weight (270 pounds lighter), being recognized as one of the most popular podcast hosts on the topic of plant based lifestyle as well as an in-demand podcast guest on other lifestyle and plant based/vegan shows, with no end in sight. An impossibility to some. A reality to Chuck Carroll.
"I’m going to quit eating plant based because I haven’t dropped any weight. This stuff doesn’t work,” was a comment posted on a Plant Based Eating Facebook group I’m a member of. I cringe when I see comments like this. Why? Because the person likely went into the plant-based eating protocol for one reason and one reason only, to lose weight. There’s so much more to this way of eating then simply viewing it as a diet. If you view eating plant based as just another “fad” diet, you are destined to fail. Not because you won’t lose weight, but because it is so much more than a diet.
When you decide to make a change as dramatic as going from the S.A.D. (standard American diet) to a whole food, plant-based diet, there are bound to be challenges. To overcome the most obvious, set yourself up for success from the start. Not only will you have a greater chance of sticking with the protocol, others will likely follow your lead when they see the changes you are going through. Changes like releasing of unhealthy weight, more energy, better focus, improved state of mind, fewer aches and pains and overall, an improved outlook.
I work with many speakers, authors, trainers and consultants who want to gain visibility on the Internet and within their market. Many have heard they can achieve this outcome by submitting articles to various online directories and Ezines. Although this is true, there are pros and cons to using ...I work with many speakers, authors, trainers and consultants who want to gain visibility on the Internet and within their market. Many have heard they can achieve this outcome by submitting articles to various online directories and Ezines.
Body shaming. A hot topic and one we often have to approach with kid gloves. So much in fact, our fear of offending others may lead to disease, prolonged illness, even death. It’s one thing to accept our bodies as they are. It’s another to be in complete denial that excess weight can be incredibly unhealthy. This post is not about getting to a specific weight merely for external reasons, like fitting into the black dress that’s been hanging in our closet for years. Nor is it about losing weight so you can look great on the beach come summer time.
“I couldn’t possibly go plant based. I’m so addicted to sugar and meat it’s impossible to give these things up.” Food addictions are real, as are many other types of addictions. As with most addictions, it takes discipline to get through to the other side of the behavior. When I made the decision to quit drinking 35 years ago, it was not an easy decision. Yet, as I looked at the chaos drinking caused me, the short-term pain had to be better than the life I was living. I was addicted to not only the alcohol, but the resulting chaos drinking contributed to.
I frequently get asked, “How do I get big podcasters to notice me? How do I get them to invite me on their show?” In a nutshell, you have to “earn” the right. What do I mean by that? Simply put, you can't expect the big names to notice you if you've not put any tracks down up to that point. To get noticed by big name people, you must be visible to them. https://youtu.be/L0AZ9Ai Lgo Visibility happens by blogging, posting on social media, writing articles AND getting on podcast shows.
According to Strava, a social network for athletes, most annual commitments begin to crumble by the second Friday in January. For 2020, that’s January 10th. Year after year, people commit to resolutions with the solemn vow that this year it will be different than in the past, but one more time, most people give up sooner than later. Why is this? For one thing, when we set goals, if we don’t have a big enough why, it doesn’t take much to forget our reason for making the commitment in the first place.
Ask someone why they decided to subscribe to a plant based diet and it will likely be one of three reasons. 1. Health 2. Compassion to animals 3. The environment. Although they may begin for one reason, often they find all three become their motivation over time. This was my experience. Initially, I began for health reasons. I had severe inflammation in my right hand. Deciding to literally take matters into my own hands, I gave it seven days to see if a plant based diet would help.
“Milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet, contributing to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have also linked dairy to an increased riskof breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.” https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health-concerns-about-dairy This is shocking. Especially in light of the fact that many people grew up with slogans such as, “Milk does a body good,” or “You Scream. I Scream. We All Scream for Ice Cream!”
This article was originally written in early March, 2020. Although the number of COVID-19 cases has increased, the essence of the article remains highly relevant. Over the last week we’ve moved into a “new normal.” “New normal”… what exactly does that mean? No one knows for sure. New normal depends on what your life was like before COVID-19. One thing is for sure… life has changed… a lot. Regardless of who you are, what you do, where you live, life has changed. To pretend that it hasn't is downright foolish. For all of us, it has changed.
Have you ever wondered why people are so resistant to antibiotics? We have become so resistant to the benefits of antibiotics many people have lost the ability to fight off super-bugs has become near impossible. One of the main reasons is the use of antibiotics in factory farming of animals. Since the 1950s, antibiotics have been used on factory farms to increase the rate of growth in animals. Today, an estimated 70 – 80 percent of the antibiotics used in the U.S. are given to farm animals for non-therapeutic purposes.
If you saw a child fall in a pool of water, you wouldn’t hesitate to do everything in your power to pull the child to safety. Makes sense. Get them out of harm’s way. So why is it, when it comes to one’s health, most people don’t do everything in their power to bring themselves to safety? A shocking fact is that as a society, we are very, very sick. Yet, we seem to ignore the fact that much of our illnesses and disease is self-induced.
Although some people view blogging as a novelty or a “someday I’ll get around to it” most companies will find great benefit by adding blogs and blogging to their overall marketing strategy. When done correctly, blogging can have an incredible impact on your market position. ...Although some people view blogging as a novelty or a “someday I’ll get around to it” most companies will find great benefit by adding blogs and blogging to their overall marketing strategy. When done correctly, blogging can have an incredible impact on your market position.
Little did I realize when I made the life changing decision to go plant based, at some point I would be mocked by others. “When do you plan to eat meat?” This question was recently posed when I ordered my meal choice at a restaurant. While my three dinner companions ordered steak and shrimp (the standard fare for the restaurant), I ordered a baked potato and asparagus. “Oh, it’s a faze she’s going through,” one person joked. “Actually, no it’s not a phase,” I defended my choice. “Sure, sure,” someone else laughed.
More money. More time. More love. More business. I want more! Never enough. Always more. Seems this is a condition that plagues countless individuals. No matter what they have it will never be enough. Not that wanting more is wrong, but if you are not happy and grateful for what you currently have, more of the "thing" still won't bring you happiness.
When I began exploring ways to minimize inflammation, I did what many people do; I hit the Internet. Google became my best friend. It didn’t take long to realize the answer to my dilemma was a whole food, plant-based diet. What I quickly discovered was the plethora of books, videos, blog posts and interviews on the topic. What I also discovered in fast order, were those who had been around the plant-based playground for decades.
September 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I don’t see myself ever going back to the way I was eating which included animal products, dairy and processed junk food.
It’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking events and family gatherings as to who is undergoing these procedures.
It’s amazing how often someone will ask me how I dropped over 55 pounds since my heaviest weight of 212 pounds. Truth be told, I would lose 40 or 50 pounds with a new fad diet only to gain it back. This went on for decades. That is until I become WFPB… whole food, plant based.
When we were first asked to “shelter at home” it seemed like a reasonable solution to a scary problem; the invisible enemy dubbed COVID-19. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/013-factory-farms-covid-19-and-plant-based-eating/id1503254583?i=1000472978670rnr
In a recent post on Facebook, the question “How do you feel about the term ‘hustle?'” was posed. Although we’ve somehow been led to believe hustle is a bad thing, in reality it’s a part of life in all we do. Whether it’s our finances, health, relationships, business, you have to hustle. Otherwise you’re living a lukewarm life. If you’re not willing to hustle, you likely won’t achieve much of what you say you want. It’s More than a Vision Board
The last few days have been darned crazy. Due to extreme rains and the release of water from a lake upstream, the rivers have been rising to the point of flood conditions. As a result, not only did we have to take our horses to higher ground, we were ordered to evacuate from our home. It’s been enough to cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Yet, due to my commitment of eating a healthy plant-based diet, I realize I’ve had very minimal agitation or anxiety. I’m convinced this has to do with the fact I am eating 100% plant based. The Past Does Not Equal the Future
Are you looking for ways to increase you reach through the power of podcast appearances? Maybe you have a show and you are looking to increase eyes and ears you reach with your message. When you consider the amount of time it takes to produce an episode, to not be proactive in promotions is counterproductive. Regardless of whether you are the host or guest, be proactive in your marketing. Production Considerations The process for bringing a show to listeners and viewers is as follows:r
Now is the most important time to go plant based. Three Top Reasons -Healthrn-Animalsrn-Environment Health More every day, people are succumbing to illnesses, diseases and ailments that are costing inordinate amounts of money and could have been prevented. These are the very things that are literally crippling our healthcare system. The financial costs are out of control. The lack of care is shocking, and the minimal coverage of most healthcare plans is beyond ridiculous.
“I couldn’t possibly go plant based. I’m so addicted to sugar and meat it’s impossible to give these things up.” Food addictions are real, as are many other types of addictions. As with most addictions, it takes discipline to get through to the other side of the behavior. When I made the decision to quit drinking 35 years ago, it was not an easy decision. Yet, as I looked at the chaos drinking caused me, the short-term pain had to be better than the life I was living. I was addicted to not only the alcohol, but the resulting chaos drinking contributed to.r
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the average small business owner spends up to 40% of his or her time on routine administrative tasks. Constantly working on non revenue-producing tasks that could be more productively and cost-effectively performed by a highly skilled, ...According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the average small business owner spends up to 40% of his or her time on routine administrative tasks.
Recently one of my premier clients was invited to write a monthly article for a highly visible online magazine specific to her market. The magazine is extremely well known, has a huge readership and is definitely a feather in my client’s cap. These type of opportunities are huge and can open up a lot more opportunity. I consistently hear from men and women about how they would love this kind of opportunity but don’t do anything to create the opportunity.
Unless one is 100% committed, it doesn’t take much to derail from a plant-based eating protocol based on what they perceive as judgment from others. Until you are well-established in this way of eating and living, be aware of what is likely to happen. For example, when someone new to this lifestyle gets asked the oh-so-common question, “But where do you get your protein?” some will use this as an excuse to say, “I knew this was a mistake.” Or, “Aren’t you afraid of getting sick by not eating meat?”