I want to give a special thanks to Michelle and Toni, without them I would have probably never known and experienced the wonderful lifestyle that it is being vegan. They helped me look at life from a different perspective. A more healthier and kinder world. Cheers to a healthy cholesterol🥂
I think it’s so fascinating that you connected with Michele and Toni! They are both amazing vegans and you are so lucky to have them set you on the path to not only a healthy life but also a life of compassion for the animals and the environment. It’s all a chain reaction of positivity! Keep learning, experimenting and connecting with the vegan community and have fun! The vegan life is the best life! Best wishes!💕
My husband and I watched "What The Health" and "Forks Over Knives"....we have been vegan for almost 3 weeks. I don't want to go back to having meat/dairy, etc. again. I used to think vegans were strange(sorry!)...but no more. My kids are still getting some dairy that are in some things, but they will eventually get there. This is still new and I'm trying out new recipes. You really do notice the great taste of fresh food
The Playful Girls Awesome! Keep up the great work! Cowspiracy on Netflix is also another great documentary. I’d also recommend 101 Reasons to Go Vegan and Best Speech You Will Ever Hear, both videos on UA-cam. You could watch it with your family during holiday break that will lead to a wonderful new 2019!
@@traceyover50 Congrats on your choice for change. It's not easy withso many forces working against us, but it will lead to a healthier & happier life... stay the course, you're altering the course of wellness in your family, what an incredible legacy to give your children and beyond! 👍🏻🎉🙏💞🌱💪😁
oh my goodness, he and his mom needs to make their own youtube channel and document their change! I'd def watch! They have great personalities and I'd love to watch the transformation! I wish I could like this video 100x
As I was watching this documentary, it reminds me of a how life is. There will be negative people, but your will power has to be strong. I went vegan after research project. I have been vegan for 1 1/2 years. I am the only vegan in my family. I'm okay with that. Great job Raul! I'm ecstatic that his mom jumped on board.
Hope you enjoyed our very first mini-documentary! What'd you think? Show Raul some love in the comments below!! You can read more about his story at: 7DaysDoc.com | I hope you'll share this with anyone you think could benefit! Would you like to see more in this "7 Days" series featuring individuals from other walks of life? xo, Michelle
I've be vegan for 6.5 years, mom vegan for 3 years, my dad recently went plant based this year in July. Now he's off insulin and ALL his diabetic medication.This happened in within 3 months of going plant-based. He lost 27 pounds in the same time and went from not walking to walking nearly 10 miles daily... All of this started with one meal, with tons of prior research. One day, I would like to see my dad go vegan for ethics as well, but for now,...this is progress. Thank you to the many, many people, who constantly share information about this movement whether relating to health, the environment, or ethics. Even if you feel, your voice, posts and videos do not matter, no one cares, no one is watching them....., post; someone, like me, is being moved by what you are posting. And what you post might have ripple effects you will never see personally... You have saved three human lives...and countless animal ones. 💖🙏 Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Oh my gosh, that's so amazing! So happy for your dad, and your whole family as I know it's hard when someone close to you is struggling with health. YAY!!!
I'd love to see another documentary with results 6 months down the road for this amazing optimistic guy. Very good short to the point film. Best of luck making more.
I went vegan a year ago and Raul is right! Your energy level and how great you feel is amazing! Unfortunately I quit doing and gained my weight back. However, I’m going to restart next week!! Can’t wait! So excited! 😀
Knowledge is power! Learn all you can about Whole Food Plant Based cooking, and the benefits of the lifestyle. Take Dr. Greger's advice and use all that energy to exercise too. Strangely, I feel even more energy when I exercise!
Toni Okamoto I’m so sorry! I just saw your reply! I don’t know why I wasn’t notified of it a week ago! Lol. What is the challenge again? I heard y’all mention it but I forgot! I follow y’all on Instagram if you want to private message me there with more info. Thanks! 😀
@@travisjackson2958 Always allow yourself some vegan junk food on a weekly basis to not feel deprived in any way. This is better than giving up cpmpletely. A little bit of junk food here and there won´t hurt your health goals in the long term.
So good! Amazing story. I'm crying because of how beautiful it is. Very proud of you gals! Would love see a follow up video in 6 months. Especially of Raul's mother!
Oh my goodness! What a great project and amazing results! His mom is so sweet and supportive. He could make baked fries and vegan burgers, banana nice cream (that tastes like vanilla ice cream) to satisfy his cravings for comfort food. His co-workers should watch this and share the healthfulness with their families, spreading the love! Thumbs up you guys! Please make more :)
Amazing video! First off the video was very well shot and edited; but Raul's results are mind blowing! Way to go Raul! I would love to see and update on him in the future and see if he stuff with the vegan diet! Great job to everyone!
Aww, thank you so much, Amanda! Raul's results really were mind-blowing. We weren't sure exactly what to expect after just a week, and were so so happy to see his efforts pay off in such a huge way. We learned SO much with this first mini-doc and can't wait to put what we learned into practice for our next one :) -Michelle
Great job Raul, hope you’ve stayed on track. From one vegan to another, I’m proud of you and enjoyed watching your transformation... it brought back emotions from when I first went vegan. Peace brother.
Awesome video - We need more of these testimonials. Congrats to Raul - let us know how he's doing presently and in the future. Michelle and Toni - you both are amazing, kind and caring.
Wonderful short video! Keep going Raul! Personally for me, I dropped my LDL by 40% switching to oatmeal with fruits for lunch for 2 weeks. Looking into vegan options, going to get the meal plan!
This is incredible!!!! It just validates again to myself why this change that I made 1 1/2 years ago is still the right one for me. Congrats Toni, Michelle & Raul.
Raul, great job! I’m so happy you’re open to the vegan lifestyle. Come to the other side, and stay with us! Simply learn as much as you can vegan cooking is so much fun. Don’t give up, keep going. Remember you can “veganize” any, ANY plate.
I am so proud of Raul and his mother and I hope hope hope they were were able to permanently incorporate plant based eating into their lives! I know at first he had a hard time finding support from co-workers but there is a huge community out there I bet he can find support and info anywhere for him and his mother. If we in the community can help let us know and we can provide resources I am sure. Congrats and welcome to Raul and his Mom! Great documentary btw! :)
This legit made me cry. Tears of joy. I am so happy that both of you shared your knowledge with someone who truly wanted change. Veganism is life. Thank you for sharing this video. Excellent content & quality. Great job ladies!
Would be interesting for you to follow up with him in maybe 6 months and see if he’s kept with it and what progress he’s made. This is honestly so inspiring, I wish everyone could see what 7 days of progress looked like for him. Also, his mom is the sweetest and so supportive ❤️
Raul, you're very lucky to have Michelle and Toni as guides to the vegan lifestyle. My best wishes for you and your mother. Be positive and stay with it. If you have a bad day, and you allow yourself to slip back into an unhealthy meal or two...get up the next morning and keep going vegan. If it's hard now, it will get progressively easier as time goes by. The benefits far outweigh the efforts...and soon it will be normal, natural and easy-- and one of the best decisions you've ever made. iBuena suerte!
So happy to see the transformation Raul achieved in his health but also in his vitality. His eyes were sparkling by the end. Keep up the good work Raul and please let us know how you progress.
This is great! I'm a fitness coach and lifelong (52) exerciser. Watched Game Changers 3 months ago, immediately started Vegan lifestyle and have never felt healthier, stronger and full of energy. Bought a bunch of books to learn more about vegan meal prep and Plant-Based on a Budget is probably my favorite. Simple, affordable and minimal ingredients make it a formula for success :)
Amazing!! That's wonderful! Plant Based on a Budget is one of our favorite resources, too! If you need more inspiration, we have some helpful posts on our website: www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-nutrition-guide, www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-grocery-shopping-guide and www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-meal-planning. Good luck and please let us know if we can do anything to help! :D
This is the best video you ever did. I'm tearing up to see his mom's support. Hope you keep this project on. Just make sure to address the animal welfare and environment issues so that ethics prevail and Raul is not tempted to go back to old habits once he loses a lot of weight, he feels healthy and social pressure steers him into a "normal" SAD. Very impressed by this outreach. Much Love and Peace from Upstate NY
Congratulations Raul! So proud and inspired by your story... I was very much in your position with deteriorating health and no idea how the weight would come off. Thanks to the love, perseverance, and support of my incredible daughter I’ve been vegan for seven months and dropped 50 lbs! I do not calorie restrict and eat as much plant based food as I want until satisfied. I eat much more whole home cooked foods, but more junk than I should (like Taco Bell) and still see the benefits of a plant based diet. I do restrict refined sugars because they effect my health badly eating LOTS of fruit to end cravings. I have a back and head injury that limits physical activity so the health benefits of this lifestyle feels like a miracle.
Great video! It's nice to see Raul give a vegan diet a try, and have it have such an immediate positive impact for him, and have family support. There's a lot of sadness and pain in the world right now, and it's nice to see a video of people making a positive difference in each others' lives. I think for so many of us, we give a vegan lifestyle a "try" first to see if it's something that they can do - for me that was 8 years ago, and trying and sticking with a vegan lifestyle was one of the best decisions I have made, for the animals, for me, for my family, and for the environment. I'm glad Raul and his mom are giving it a try, and I hope others will too after watching this short video!
I love this -- and feel so inspired by how you presented this story. I'll confess that I teared up a bit listening to Raul's mother. HUGE congrats to Raul and mega kudos to Toni & Michelle.
Goosebumps! Way to go, Raul, with everything going on the world today, this was a great video to see, Thank you! It was brave of you to make the change and be willing to record your results. I love Dr. Greger cameo, he was single handily the most influential force in equipping me with the knowledge that going Vegan is healthier for me and my family. My wife, who has been a life long vegetarian just jumped on team Vegan and while she misses cheese, we have found most substitutes for her childhood comfort foods.
Thank you so much for commenting and for taking the time to watch our video! Dr. Greger is a fav around here, really glad you liked his cameo :D Your family is an inspiration and I hope your wife has found a vegan cheese she likes. We're partial to Miyokos and Violife (especially the Parmesan and Feta blocks)! But, check out our vegan cheese here: www.worldofvegan.com/cheese
Brilliant video. I am a vegan but I still had to say wow! So happy for you Raul. Keep it up. I just had to share your story and I am hoping more people will try it for themselves after seeing your success. It would be good if we can see a follow up.
Wow! Great mini-documentary:) I have shared this video on my FB so all of my friends and family can see it. I was amazed at Raul's cholesterol level results. To drop by 46% in 7 days is incredible. Way to go Raul and welcome to the awesome world of veganism. Michelle and Toni, thank you for putting out such great content. I would love to see more "7 Days" series.
Absolutely love this mini-documentary! Thank you for sharing this with all of us Michelle and Toni and huge congrats to Raul for taking the first step to thriving on a plant-based diet!
His mom was so supportive and sweet! Definitely not the reaction I got lol, but I’ve been going strong for 3 years and love it! It’s nice when family is supportive but if they’re not, don’t let it stop you. Always be confident in who you are ❤️
Hopefully Raul continues to do this because of the Ethics regards how the food industry effects the animals and the environment because most who do it for health only don't succeed long-term. Initially I did it for health until I watched Earthlings, Cowspiracy, What's the health and a talk on how not to die by Dr. Greger and watched some videos on Viva(a UK based animals rights organisation). I also did research on the Vegan Society website.
Way to go Raul! And kudos to your mom too! I hope you both fall in love with the vegan lifestyle! A thing I noticed- maybe Raul had the tail-end of a cold or something at the start of the 7 days, but his voice sounded less congested by the end- maybe because of a decrease in inflammation thanks to the plant-based eating?
So proud of you, Raul!! Your mom is absolutely beautiful, I thought she was your sister! There are lots of healthy vegan dessert recipes out there so you don’t have to miss out on your donuts or other things that you like, just remember, moderation is key and keep up the journey, you will be so much happier and healthier! 🤗🥰
Amazing! I'm not normally an emotional person but this made me emotional! This is something I would like to be doing and it should be something you girls do frequently! It's awesome to see such a change in such a short amount of time!
Keep it up Raul! So awesome to seeing people make changes to better their own life and the life of their family! Props to Raul's mom for being so open and supportive!
This is so amazingly beautiful and inspiring... SO impressed with your work Michelle & Toni, and BEYOND impressed with Raul for being so strong and motivated to make these huge changes in his life... So thrilled for him to have seen such amazing results so quickly, and can't wait to hear how things go in future!!
I LOVED this, a week ago Thursday I went to my doctor, being on 60 milligrams of Lipitor my Cholesterol was STILL 306!!!! And my weight yea, i hit over what I feared the worse 307, I have been practicing vegan for ten days now and loving it, just looking for more recipes, balling on a budget makes it hard to buy cookbooks. I LOVE eating VEGAN LOVE IT, i just need a variety Love Raul. You guys are great I started a channel but have to get it up and running
Oh my goodness this is so amazing! Pls start a youtube channel of your own raul, i'd definitely watch! i am soo proud of you and your mom and i wish you all the best and pls continue eating a healthy plant-based diet!!!
Oh my goodness. This documentary made me so happy! Raul is a beam of light, such a lovely person!! I couldn't stop smiling when his mom was talking about how she is so happy for her son and that she wants to go vegan too! Thank you ladies for the documentary, you two are the best! I hope to see more, this was great! :)
what an amazing story!! I can so relate. My husband and I are on week 3... Feel so good. I'm so glad you took the time to put this out there to share!! Keep up the awesome work and change lives for the better. educate!!
well done so glad that you are doing so well..... lovely to see that you want to keep it up you are amazing ..how you we not scared to do something about what al lot off people put off.. looking after yourself even when it does not come natural or easy... LOVE from Holland ... lots off luck Joyce
I’ve been WFPB for over a year now with my husband. Combined, we are down 140lbs and have a full size garden in our backyard. We had PBS in our backyard doing a TV show segment on a plant based diet and the sustainability of it, we just learned it won’t be aired as it was too “anti meat” for them :(
AMAZING!! Great job you guys. So inspiring and even being a vegan for 9 years it’s always good to re dedicate the commitment. Aww the moms support made me cry. Woot woot
Such beautiful people. Go Raul!! (and Raul Mom!). Toni Michelle and Dr. Greger, THANK YOU, what a lovely contribution. Raul you are an inspiration, am looking forward to hearing of your journey from here. Very excited for you. 💜💜💜
Great job Raul!!! Please keep up the great work as I have healthy hopes for your future! Please continue to give updates of your vegan journey and hopefully your mom has joined you in this lifestyle change for good!
Been vegan since September 2018. Never going back to eating animal products. But anyways, thanks for the mini-documentary. It was very well edited and I can tell you put lots of effort into this. Keep up the good work
Raul is awesome! I hope he starts his own youtube channel. I love this story. I'm totally fired up right now! Please keep the stories coming. Thank you.
Congrats to Raoul and his mom! It’s fantastic how great he’s doing, and I hope his mom is loving it too! I wish it were that easy for me to get my parents to join me. My parents will never change.
Good job girls! And extraordinary effort on Raul's part. My hope for Raul that he continues to stay strong, loving himself in the most healthful way and encourage his family as well.
Very moving and inspiring. Great work you both are doing towards making a better & healthier world. You've changed the course of Raul's life plus some of his family and done an beautiful job sharing this story to inspire others. Your work is appreciated... Massive Kudos!👍🏻 🌱💪🌎💞😁
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Great video. I also notice a huge change in my mood and more energy when I go even just a day or two of eating healthy, unprocessed food. Honestly for myself, the hardest part of sticking to the lifestyle is the time and energy it takes preparing the meals. I love fresh carrot juice and I have an extractor (and it costs less than a dollar a glass) but it’s a huge pain and mess to make. There’s a health food store near me that sells fresh squeezed carrot juice but it’s really expensive ($6 a glass). It would be nice if they had a plant based, healthy fast food chain.
I am amazed that cholesterol levels can change so quickly. My doctor told me I shouldn’t expect significant changes sooner than several months. Goes to show the power of getting to the root of the problem.
I want to give a special thanks to Michelle and Toni, without them I would have probably never known and experienced the wonderful lifestyle that it is being vegan. They helped me look at life from a different perspective. A more healthier and kinder world. Cheers to a healthy cholesterol🥂
Raul Medina awww 🥰 Raul!!! We were all meant to meet. So grateful to be friends forever now!!
Raul Medina and for the animals ❤️
Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your journey. It will surely inspire others. 💖🙏
I think it’s so fascinating that you connected with Michele and Toni! They are both amazing vegans and you are so lucky to have them set you on the path to not only a healthy life but also a life of compassion for the animals and the environment. It’s all a chain reaction of positivity! Keep learning, experimenting and connecting with the vegan community and have fun! The vegan life is the best life! Best wishes!💕
Jill K. Tinsley 🙏🏼
Gregor is on a treadmill of course lol
HAHAH of course, LOL.
My husband and I watched "What The Health" and "Forks Over Knives"....we have been vegan for almost 3 weeks. I don't want to go back to having meat/dairy, etc. again. I used to think vegans were strange(sorry!)...but no more. My kids are still getting some dairy that are in some things, but they will eventually get there. This is still new and I'm trying out new recipes. You really do notice the great taste of fresh food
The Playful Girls Awesome! Keep up the great work! Cowspiracy on Netflix is also another great documentary. I’d also recommend 101 Reasons to Go Vegan and Best Speech You Will Ever Hear, both videos on UA-cam. You could watch it with your family during holiday break that will lead to a wonderful new 2019!
@@traceyover50 Congrats on your choice for change. It's not easy withso many forces working against us, but it will lead to a healthier & happier life... stay the course, you're altering the course of wellness in your family, what an incredible legacy to give your children and beyond! 👍🏻🎉🙏💞🌱💪😁
Lol my thoughts exactly! 😂
oh my goodness, he and his mom needs to make their own youtube channel and document their change! I'd def watch! They have great personalities and I'd love to watch the transformation! I wish I could like this video 100x
Christine right??? I’m gunna send him this comment 😊
@@Worldofvegan yay!!
I agreee
YES YES YES!! I loved them both & would DEFINITELY subscribe to watch their journey!! 💗💗💗
Christine - fantastic idea!
Great job Raul! I spent the entire video cheering him. I so badly want him to stay plant based.
As I was watching this documentary, it reminds me of a how life is. There will be negative people, but your will power has to be strong. I went vegan after research project. I have been vegan for 1 1/2 years. I am the only vegan in my family. I'm okay with that. Great job Raul! I'm ecstatic that his mom jumped on board.
Hope you enjoyed our very first mini-documentary! What'd you think? Show Raul some love in the comments below!! You can read more about his story at: 7DaysDoc.com | I hope you'll share this with anyone you think could benefit! Would you like to see more in this "7 Days" series featuring individuals from other walks of life? xo, Michelle
Vegan isn't a diet. Did he watch "Earthlings" or "Dominion?"
World of Vegan this was FANTASTIC
This was awesome!
Great job Michelle & Toni, and Raul!!!
Would love to see more of these!
This was amazing! Congratulations Raul. More please!
World of Vegan i would LOVE if you made more videos like this!! Converting people to veganism one documentary at a time😂
I've be vegan for 6.5 years, mom vegan for 3 years, my dad recently went plant based this year in July. Now he's off insulin and ALL his diabetic medication.This happened in within 3 months of going plant-based. He lost 27 pounds in the same time and went from not walking to walking nearly 10 miles daily... All of this started with one meal, with tons of prior research.
One day, I would like to see my dad go vegan for ethics as well, but for now,...this is progress. Thank you to the many, many people, who constantly share information about this movement whether relating to health, the environment, or ethics. Even if you feel, your voice, posts and videos do not matter, no one cares, no one is watching them....., post; someone, like me, is being moved by what you are posting. And what you post might have ripple effects you will never see personally... You have saved three human lives...and countless animal ones. 💖🙏 Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Oh my gosh, that's so amazing! So happy for your dad, and your whole family as I know it's hard when someone close to you is struggling with health. YAY!!!
30+ years vegan and never a regret!
The only thing I regret of beeing vegan? That I haven´t been doing it way more earlier.
I'd love to see another documentary with results 6 months down the road for this amazing optimistic guy. Very good short to the point film. Best of luck making more.
I went vegan a year ago and Raul is right! Your energy level and how great you feel is amazing! Unfortunately I quit doing and gained my weight back. However, I’m going to restart next week!! Can’t wait! So excited! 😀
Travis, Michelle and I are doing a challenge next week that might be helpful to you: facebook.com/events/198709451057789/ Join in!
Knowledge is power! Learn all you can about Whole Food Plant Based cooking, and the benefits of the lifestyle. Take Dr. Greger's advice and use all that energy to exercise too. Strangely, I feel even more energy when I exercise!
Toni Okamoto I’m so sorry! I just saw your reply! I don’t know why I wasn’t notified of it a week ago! Lol. What is the challenge again? I heard y’all mention it but I forgot! I follow y’all on Instagram if you want to private message me there with more info. Thanks! 😀
@@travisjackson2958 Always allow yourself some vegan junk food on a weekly basis to not feel deprived in any way.
This is better than giving up cpmpletely. A little bit of junk food here and there won´t hurt your health goals in the long term.
This was SOOO well done! Needs to be on Netflix or something!! Good for him, & the support of his mom was so refreshing!
Awww, thank you!!
So good! Amazing story. I'm crying because of how beautiful it is. Very proud of you gals! Would love see a follow up video in 6 months. Especially of Raul's mother!
More of these videos please
That's our plan!!
Oh my goodness! What a great project and amazing results! His mom is so sweet and supportive. He could make baked fries and vegan burgers, banana nice cream (that tastes like vanilla ice cream) to satisfy his cravings for comfort food. His co-workers should watch this and share the healthfulness with their families, spreading the love!
Thumbs up you guys! Please make more :)
Amazing video! First off the video was very well shot and edited; but Raul's results are mind blowing! Way to go Raul! I would love to see and update on him in the future and see if he stuff with the vegan diet! Great job to everyone!
Thanks, Amanda!
Aww, thank you so much, Amanda! Raul's results really were mind-blowing. We weren't sure exactly what to expect after just a week, and were so so happy to see his efforts pay off in such a huge way. We learned SO much with this first mini-doc and can't wait to put what we learned into practice for our next one :) -Michelle
Great job Raul, hope you’ve stayed on track.
From one vegan to another, I’m proud of you and enjoyed watching your transformation... it brought back emotions from when I first went vegan. Peace brother.
Awesome video - We need more of these testimonials. Congrats to Raul - let us know how he's doing presently and in the future. Michelle and Toni - you both are amazing, kind and caring.
Wonderful short video! Keep going Raul! Personally for me, I dropped my LDL by 40% switching to oatmeal with fruits for lunch for 2 weeks. Looking into vegan options, going to get the meal plan!
Great job Raul! You are an inspiration. Thanks for taking that leap of faith. Michelle and Toni, you are amazing!!
Thank you for the kind words!
This is incredible!!!! It just validates again to myself why this change that I made 1 1/2 years ago is still the right one for me. Congrats Toni, Michelle & Raul.
Raul, great job! I’m so happy you’re open to the vegan lifestyle. Come to the other side, and stay with us! Simply learn as much as you can vegan cooking is so much fun. Don’t give up, keep going. Remember you can “veganize” any, ANY plate.
I am so proud of Raul and his mother and I hope hope hope they were were able to permanently incorporate plant based eating into their lives! I know at first he had a hard time finding support from co-workers but there is a huge community out there I bet he can find support and info anywhere for him and his mother. If we in the community can help let us know and we can provide resources I am sure. Congrats and welcome to Raul and his Mom! Great documentary btw! :)
Red Daisy thank you!😊
This legit made me cry. Tears of joy. I am so happy that both of you shared your knowledge with someone who truly wanted change. Veganism is life. Thank you for sharing this video. Excellent content & quality. Great job ladies!
Would be interesting for you to follow up with him in maybe 6 months and see if he’s kept with it and what progress he’s made. This is honestly so inspiring, I wish everyone could see what 7 days of progress looked like for him. Also, his mom is the sweetest and so supportive ❤️
Raul, you're very lucky to have Michelle and Toni as guides to the vegan lifestyle. My best wishes for you and your mother. Be positive and stay with it. If you have a bad day, and you allow yourself to slip back into an unhealthy meal or two...get up the next morning and keep going vegan. If it's hard now, it will get progressively easier as time goes by. The benefits far outweigh the efforts...and soon it will be normal, natural and easy-- and one of the best decisions you've ever made. iBuena suerte!
I'm vegan and I was still surprised by how effective just seven days were :o That's some life-changing stuff!
I was honestly in awe too!! We had no idea the numbers would change this much so fast.
@@Worldofvegan Must make all of the hard work feel worthwhile!
So happy to see the transformation Raul achieved in his health but also in his vitality. His eyes were sparkling by the end. Keep up the good work Raul and please let us know how you progress.
This is great! I'm a fitness coach and lifelong (52) exerciser. Watched Game Changers 3 months ago, immediately started Vegan lifestyle and have never felt healthier, stronger and full of energy. Bought a bunch of books to learn more about vegan meal prep and Plant-Based on a Budget is probably my favorite. Simple, affordable and minimal ingredients make it a formula for success :)
Amazing!! That's wonderful! Plant Based on a Budget is one of our favorite resources, too! If you need more inspiration, we have some helpful posts on our website: www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-nutrition-guide, www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-grocery-shopping-guide and www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-meal-planning. Good luck and please let us know if we can do anything to help! :D
This is the best video you ever did. I'm tearing up to see his mom's support. Hope you keep this project on. Just make sure to address the animal welfare and environment issues so that ethics prevail and Raul is not tempted to go back to old habits once he loses a lot of weight, he feels healthy and social pressure steers him into a "normal" SAD. Very impressed by this outreach. Much Love and Peace from Upstate NY
I love how open and grateful he was! I hope he continues to live this way and care for his body and health. Great job ladies! And Raul!
Congratulations Raul! So proud and inspired by your story... I was very much in your position with deteriorating health and no idea how the weight would come off. Thanks to the love, perseverance, and support of my incredible daughter I’ve been vegan for seven months and dropped 50 lbs! I do not calorie restrict and eat as much plant based food as I want until satisfied. I eat much more whole home cooked foods, but more junk than I should (like Taco Bell) and still see the benefits of a plant based diet. I do restrict refined sugars because they effect my health badly eating LOTS of fruit to end cravings. I have a back and head injury that limits physical activity so the health benefits of this lifestyle feels like a miracle.
Great video! It's nice to see Raul give a vegan diet a try, and have it have such an immediate positive impact for him, and have family support. There's a lot of sadness and pain in the world right now, and it's nice to see a video of people making a positive difference in each others' lives.
I think for so many of us, we give a vegan lifestyle a "try" first to see if it's something that they can do - for me that was 8 years ago, and trying and sticking with a vegan lifestyle was one of the best decisions I have made, for the animals, for me, for my family, and for the environment. I'm glad Raul and his mom are giving it a try, and I hope others will too after watching this short video!
I love this -- and feel so inspired by how you presented this story. I'll confess that I teared up a bit listening to Raul's mother. HUGE congrats to Raul and mega kudos to Toni & Michelle.
Goosebumps! Way to go, Raul, with everything going on the world today, this was a great video to see, Thank you!
It was brave of you to make the change and be willing to record your results.
I love Dr. Greger cameo, he was single handily the most influential force in equipping me with the knowledge that going Vegan is healthier for me and my family. My wife, who has been a life long vegetarian just jumped on team Vegan and while she misses cheese, we have found most substitutes for her childhood comfort foods.
Thank you so much for commenting and for taking the time to watch our video! Dr. Greger is a fav around here, really glad you liked his cameo :D Your family is an inspiration and I hope your wife has found a vegan cheese she likes. We're partial to Miyokos and Violife (especially the Parmesan and Feta blocks)! But, check out our vegan cheese here: www.worldofvegan.com/cheese
The scene with him telling his mom was so heart-warming
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Brilliant video. I am a vegan but I still had to say wow! So happy for you Raul. Keep it up. I just had to share your story and I am hoping more people will try it for themselves after seeing your success. It would be good if we can see a follow up.
Wow! Great mini-documentary:) I have shared this video on my FB so all of my friends and family can see it. I was amazed at Raul's cholesterol level results. To drop by 46% in 7 days is incredible. Way to go Raul and welcome to the awesome world of veganism. Michelle and Toni, thank you for putting out such great content. I would love to see more "7 Days" series.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment and for sharing!!
Absolutely love this mini-documentary! Thank you for sharing this with all of us Michelle and Toni and huge congrats to Raul for taking the first step to thriving on a plant-based diet!
Thanks Bea!!
His mom was so supportive and sweet! Definitely not the reaction I got lol, but I’ve been going strong for 3 years and love it! It’s nice when family is supportive but if they’re not, don’t let it stop you. Always be confident in who you are ❤️
Damn, even Dr. Greger was flabbergasted at Raul's LDL levels at the end, lol.
Hopefully Raul continues to do this because of the Ethics regards how the food industry effects the animals and the environment because most who do it for health only don't succeed long-term. Initially I did it for health until I watched Earthlings, Cowspiracy, What's the health and a talk on how not to die by Dr. Greger and watched some videos on Viva(a UK based animals rights organisation). I also did research on the Vegan Society website.
Way to go Raul! And kudos to your mom too! I hope you both fall in love with the vegan lifestyle! A thing I noticed- maybe Raul had the tail-end of a cold or something at the start of the 7 days, but his voice sounded less congested by the end- maybe because of a decrease in inflammation thanks to the plant-based eating?
Love love love this! Great job to both of you and to Raul! Looking forward to more mini-documentaries!
Toni and Michelle love this so much. I am so excited to be a part of this movement with you.
Back atchya, Robbie!!!
I loved when she tried for namaskaram to the Raul's mom. So amazing.
So proud of you, Raul!! Your mom is absolutely beautiful, I thought she was your sister! There are lots of healthy vegan dessert recipes out there so you don’t have to miss out on your donuts or other things that you like, just remember, moderation is key and keep up the journey, you will be so much happier and healthier! 🤗🥰
Thank you for such an encouraging and positive comment, Cool Beans! You're the best!
Amazing! I'm not normally an emotional person but this made me emotional! This is something I would like to be doing and it should be something you girls do frequently! It's awesome to see such a change in such a short amount of time!
This is a wonderful, inspiring story. Thanks for sharing and for working to change this man's (and his mother's) life ... and go, Raul!
Keep it up Raul! So awesome to seeing people make changes to better their own life and the life of their family! Props to Raul's mom for being so open and supportive!
This is so amazingly beautiful and inspiring... SO impressed with your work Michelle & Toni, and BEYOND impressed with Raul for being so strong and motivated to make these huge changes in his life... So thrilled for him to have seen such amazing results so quickly, and can't wait to hear how things go in future!!
Heather Nicholds thank you🙏🏼
I loved this documentary! I’m so happy for Raul and his mother for tying something new and taking control of their health. This was so beautiful!!
I actually got emotional when the mum joined Raul on his journey. What an amazing Mum
He and his mom so need to have a UA-cam channel! They’re so precious!
SO excited this is finally out! Amazing work and Raul is such a sweetheart.
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Isn't he?!?! He is one of the most warm and kind-hearted people I've ever met.
I LOVED this, a week ago Thursday I went to my doctor, being on 60 milligrams of Lipitor my Cholesterol was STILL 306!!!! And my weight yea, i hit over what I feared the worse 307, I have been practicing vegan for ten days now and loving it, just looking for more recipes, balling on a budget makes it hard to buy cookbooks. I LOVE eating VEGAN LOVE IT, i just need a variety Love Raul. You guys are great I started a channel but have to get it up and running
YAY! Check out plantbasedonabudget.com for lots of great budget-friendly vegan recipes :)
Oh my goodness this is so amazing! Pls start a youtube channel of your own raul, i'd definitely watch! i am soo proud of you and your mom and i wish you all the best and pls continue eating a healthy plant-based diet!!!
Amazing! I would love to see more of Raul's journey!
The part of his mom brought tears to my eyes. Unconditional love!
Awh that was a lovely mini documentary. So wonderful that his mother came on board.
Oh my goodness. This documentary made me so happy! Raul is a beam of light, such a lovely person!! I couldn't stop smiling when his mom was talking about how she is so happy for her son and that she wants to go vegan too! Thank you ladies for the documentary, you two are the best! I hope to see more, this was great! :)
This is an amazing change in just 7 days!! What a wonderful inspiration!!! 👍💕
I love watching documentaries like these ..are there any more ...
We definitely have plans for more! Thank you!
what an amazing story!! I can so relate. My husband and I are on week 3... Feel so good. I'm so glad you took the time to put this out there to share!! Keep up the awesome work and change lives for the better. educate!!
Hey Julie! Just saw this...how's your plant-based adventure going? Did you and your husband continue?
well done so glad that you are doing so well..... lovely to see that you want to keep it up you are amazing ..how you we not scared to do something about what al lot off people put off.. looking after yourself even when it does not come natural or easy... LOVE from Holland ... lots off luck Joyce
I could watch this concept with different people over and over, truly amazing
Yay! Toni and I *really* hope this film does well enough to justify the time and expense of making more!! I'm dying to start filming more of these :)
This is so beautiful, it brought me to tears! I’m so happy for Raul and his mom! You ladies are incredible 💓
I’ve been WFPB for over a year now with my husband. Combined, we are down 140lbs and have a full size garden in our backyard. We had PBS in our backyard doing a TV show segment on a plant based diet and the sustainability of it, we just learned it won’t be aired as it was too “anti meat” for them :(
I would love to see a follow up on him!!! I hope he continued!!!
I love how excited dr. Greger gets about his cholesterol level after 7 days. Amazing Raul! Congrats! You even look like you've lost weight. 🌱💪 👏
AMAZING!! Great job you guys. So inspiring and even being a vegan for 9 years it’s always good to re dedicate the commitment. Aww the moms support made me cry. Woot woot
Great doc as of now a pescatarian starting 2019 me and my girlfriend going vegan.
That's awesome!!! Enjoy the journey and all the struggles, adventures, new discoveries, and wins that come with it! :)
Raul man! Good on you! Plants for the win 😃🌿 was super happy to see your mom join you too!
This was SO amazing to watch!☺️
What is that food at 10:50 looks soo good
That's a veggie soup (clean-out-your-fridge style) with pasta noodles and veggie bouillon.
Amazing! Also, you can see the change clearly in your face. I love the AC/DC shirt.
Such beautiful people. Go Raul!! (and Raul Mom!). Toni Michelle and Dr. Greger, THANK YOU, what a lovely contribution. Raul you are an inspiration, am looking forward to hearing of your journey from here. Very excited for you. 💜💜💜
Great job Raul!!! Please keep up the great work as I have healthy hopes for your future! Please continue to give updates of your vegan journey and hopefully your mom has joined you in this lifestyle change for good!
LOVE THIS!!! It’s just like Vegucated on Netflix, but on a smaller scale. You should definitely make this an ongoing series. 🙌🏼🥬🥦
We're really hoping to make more!!
Been vegan since September 2018. Never going back to eating animal products. But anyways, thanks for the mini-documentary. It was very well edited and I can tell you put lots of effort into this. Keep up the good work
Raul is awesome! I hope he starts his own youtube channel. I love this story. I'm totally fired up right now! Please keep the stories coming. Thank you.
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This is soooo awesome! Keep on going, Raul!
Loved this personal story of success eating plant-based foods.
This documentary was SO good! I want to show it to everybody!!!
Go, Raul! I love this video.
Congrats to Raoul and his mom! It’s fantastic how great he’s doing, and I hope his mom is loving it too! I wish it were that easy for me to get my parents to join me. My parents will never change.
Good job girls! And extraordinary effort on Raul's part. My hope for Raul that he continues to stay strong, loving himself in the most healthful way and encourage his family as well.
Great video! Please make more of these! His results are exactly what more people need to see!
We hope to make more in the future!
Very moving and inspiring. Great work you both are doing towards making a better & healthier world. You've changed the course of Raul's life plus some of his family and done an beautiful job sharing this story to inspire others.
Your work is appreciated... Massive Kudos!👍🏻
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Thanks b'pa... for being so supportive AND for comin' along on the adventure! :)
That is incredible. So happy for Raul! I was crying when his mother wanted to do this as well!
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This was amazing!!!!! I’m so happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Raul and his mom are awesome!
Oh wow! I loved this! Way to go Raul! You rock! Please do more docs like this, this is great!
Over 40 years vegan 🌱 and I love it every day! Watching this brought a smile to my face 🥰
Wow, that's amazing!! Vegan cheers, Jillian!!
This is fabulous.....love it....thank you for choosing LIFE Raul.....
Yay Raul!! Keep going, many people are behind you on your journey.
Great video. I also notice a huge change in my mood and more energy when I go even just a day or two of eating healthy, unprocessed food. Honestly for myself, the hardest part of sticking to the lifestyle is the time and energy it takes preparing the meals. I love fresh carrot juice and I have an extractor (and it costs less than a dollar a glass) but it’s a huge pain and mess to make.
There’s a health food store near me that sells fresh squeezed carrot juice but it’s really expensive ($6 a glass).
It would be nice if they had a plant based, healthy fast food chain.
I haven't even finished watching this video but omg, what a sweet and supportive mom! I literally cried.
Isn't she amazing!?!?!?!
Thanks Michelle & Toni this was inspirational. We wish him well.
I am amazed that cholesterol levels can change so quickly. My doctor told me I shouldn’t expect significant changes sooner than several months. Goes to show the power of getting to the root of the problem.
I was shocked too! I knew they would change over time, but I had no idea just how fast.
Love this! Great work!! Love how much of a positive approach you both have🌱👍🏻⭐️