Thanks for sharing! I've been pretty much whole food plant based for about 3 years, but I'm 74 and wish I had done this sooner. I feel better now than I did 20 years ago, so it's never too late to eat healthier!
Anne Vaughan Hi there...I’m 73! My husband and I have been eating this way for almost 2 years. Like you, I wish I started long ago. But we still have time to share with our loved ones.
For your dad: Mastering Diabetes. It’s low fat WFPB. I’ve been on it for 3 months, lost 20 pounds and A1C went down 6 points. I’m type 1 & when my Dr said I had eye trouble. I said NOT ME. I shifted like you did. You are a strong woman!!!
i’ve been vegan for almost 6 months and i love it. i lost about 25 pounds quickly going vegan and i’ve lost about 50 in total. i’m trying very hard to eat whole foods instead of vegan junk food but i’m working on it lol
God Bless you honey. I lost my loving husband to cancer 1 1/2 years ago now. i am whole plant 2 years now. Michael went vegan but it was a little to late he already had stage 4 cancer he was only 59. I miss him so. you do inspire people 10,000 right now and i am sure your channel will only grow. stay well Peace
Thank you so much for sharing this information, and sharing your personal journey. I'm really so sorry for your loss. I'm so glad I came across your channel. Wish you and your family the best. Your puppies are absolutely adorable. 😊
I'm 72 and I gave up dairy first and 6 months later I gave up animal products. It's true that if I go back to eating foods on the SAD diet I my stomach feels awful for at least a day. Thank you Brittany for helping me stay on my WFPB diet. Your comments are thoughtful, kind, and motivating.
Thank you so much for sharing. You are helping and making such a positive difference. I've been watching your videos for a while and have been desparate to see your furbabies, they are so yummy. Ty again
Don't apologize for your puppies. I love animals and enjoyed seeing them play. Someone talking about a whole food plant based diet and watching puppies play--doesn't get any better than that!
Heartfelt, authentic. My story was "horrific skin" until I went vegan@50-some yrs old. Now, skin clear, even youngish. No headaches. Good energy, mental clarity.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am just a few months into this journey and it’s been super frustrating. In spite of that, I know I’ll never go back to eating the way I did before!
I love the way you express yourself. I’m vegan for the animals and whole food plant based for health. I have many family members with health issues as well and I share your frustrations. You are so positive and lovely. Keep doing what you do!
What a beautiful story! As you know, you have helped me turn my life around. I have lost over 50 lbs., have come off my diabetic meds AND my blood pressure meds. I feel better than I have EVER felt in a very long time! No, WFPB, Vegan, will not stop heart disease, cancer , etc. but it sure helps give you the strength to fight it😊I agree with Susan, you are one of our up and coming leaders and I’m so proud to say that I “know” you😊 Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me and my health💕
shee lawal followed the WFPB no oil no salt way of eating! I follow Brittany, Krocks in the Kitchen Jane Esselstyn on UA-cam. I’ve read and watched Forks over Knives, How Not To Die, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Plant Strong and Eat to Live all which have helped me tremendously!
Me too!!! I went WFPB in 2016 at age 55. I was able to lower my cholesterol, lose weight, and all of my knee and back pain went away almost immediately. I feel SO much better and I am having tons of fun cooking. There's all the bonus stuff too like easy clean-up, environmental benefits, and nobody has to die for me to live. Thanks for your story! Keep up the good work!
Dr Mc Dougall has a 10-day clinic that will turn your father's diabetes around. Both of my parents are gone. Mom died from cancer and Dad had a heart attack. My brother also died from cancer. I wish I had this knowledge before they died.
Vegetarian for 30 years and wfpb for ten years. I am 69 now and have never been so fit and healthy in all my life. Cheese and eggs can put on the pounds for vegetarian folks! Now colds and flu are very very rare. Thank you for your channel! It IS frustrating when some people prefer illness to health because they fear change. But wfpb food does taste great! Not just ok. It tastes better than high fat animal food.
So true about the eggs and cheese for vegetarians. I've been a lifelong vegetarian and that has always been my problem. I was wfpb for almost 2 years but the last 10 months have drifted back to my regular vegetarian diet (after the death of my daughter). I can see the difference.
@@ejwilliams2002 So sorry about your daughter. Boy. Hope you can return to WFPB because it will help you heal on all levels. Hope all goes well for you.
Thank you for the lovely video.I watched the Forks over Knives video almost 3yrs ago and began my journey the next day.I am 63 years old and have lost 25 pounds and am now a normal weight.I feel wonderful,have lots of energy and I am in the process of starting a plant based support group in Milton Ontario affiliated with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group in Detroit under Paul Chaplin.I just retired after working 38 yrs as a nurse so I knew what Disease looks like...and I feel So blessed that I found the Plant Based eating solution!🥦🌽🍓🥗🥔
So sorry for your loss. You are a joy to watch. Like you father I am 60 with type 2 diabetes. I eat like crap. I work in the fast food industry, so for 8 hours a day i eat that. I know when i went plant based for 2 months I felt amazing. when I stopped and eat what was in front of me my chest hurt my gut is so inflamed it feels like a heart attack. I am going back on plant based for good. You are a big help and i did some of your recipes early on and plan to follow them again. Keep up the good work and good health!
If you have a chance to switch careers to another fast food establishment with more fresh food options It may be easier to adopt permanent lifestyle change. Best of luck to you and wish you all the best health.
What a sweet and earnest girl. I’m so pleased to have discovered this account. I love all the super simple, few ingredient videos. And I especially love the simple sincerity. No showing off or self promoting. Nothing to grow quickly tired of in these vids.
LOVE this! You are such an inspiration to so many!! I wish I could follow this way of life as faithfully as you! You are one of the up and coming leaders of a new wave of health and well being for us. I expect to hear many good things from you in the future!! I"m so proud of you!
I want to take a moment to tell you how much of a difference you're making in the world with your channel. I'm a long time vegan for ethical, climate, and health reasons (with a strong emphasis on whole foods). Other people have always viewed my lifestyle as 'complicated' and have constantly asked me if I'm deficient in just about every nutrient out there. In the past, even I started to wonder if I might be doing something that wasn't good for me. And yet... over the years, my blood work always came back perfect. I never struggled with weight. I had great skin and hair quality. I aged more slowly than my peers. I had incredible athletic endurance and never napped. Also of note, my dad reversed a heart condition by enrolling in Dean Ornish's whole foods plant based program a few years ago. I deeply wish that everyone out there truly understood what a big deal eating this way is, and how it can improve (and even save) their lives if they commit & stick to it like you did. You may not be able to get your message through to your own dad, but trust me - you're reaching others who will listen, and you may even end up saving their lives. Thank you for working hard to shed light on a way of eating that could literally save the world if enough people got on board.
Well done, Brittany! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️ I’m in my mid 50’s now and have been overweight the majority of my adult life. My mom passed when I was 10 due to a myocardial infarction (heart attack) at age 47 and my dad though he lived to be 81 he had numerous health issues throughout his life. I could wish that I found the WFPB lifestyle when I was younger but am so glad to have found it now in my 50’s. I actually feel like I should have felt in my 20’s. My knees no longer hurt. My BP and resting heart rate are down as is my weight. I find myself wanting to scream it from the rooftop every day. Instead, I just try to lead by example. My husband is a skinny omnivore but now he eats meat less than one time a month. So I take that as a victory. Reminding him that I want my 50 years with him! Your channel is an inspiration. You took control of your health and now are enjoying the benefits of the WFPB lifestyle. Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing your story!
I've been vegan for about 4 years but I've recently gotten reinspired to be vegan for health reasons as much as for animal rights reasons. Vegan junk food is delicious don't get me wrong but junk is junk. Thank you for this message and your channel I've been binge watching your videos all week!
I'm in the same boat, eating too much vegan rubbish and really I should put the same effort in to looking after myself as I do for the animals. I must try harder!!
Hi Brittany...my husband and I have been watching your channel for awhile now. Your recipes are great and your enthusiasm is infectious. I’m sending this video to a friend who just got a bad report from her doctor...high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, etc. plus she’s been gaining weight (she’s in her early 50’s). I think she’s ready to take control of her life and get healthy. She doesn’t like to read and has a very busy stressful life working for CPS, so videos are perfect for her. Thanks for caring about others and doing your part to help them discover their health. I really relate to you because I’m only 4’ 11” tall. Any extra weight shows up on my small boned frame. I’m getting very serious now to lose my 20-25 extra pounds. Plus I was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration (I’m 75) and I’m hoping that by going heavy on all the super colorful veggies and fruits I can slow the progression of this disease and possibly even stop it. Anyway, I thank God for you, Brittany. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you and your husband....and your puppies!
So sorry to hear you lost your mom! So happy to see you being healthy and active.Love your channel!! Yes you are so very helpful especially for those of us that are not creative.
Great video. My family and I went plant based about 9 months ago. My son was born with a heart defect and we wanted to give all our kids the best chance at a healthy life.
You are wise beyond your years. I too have been dealt a lousy hand genetically. Cancer, heart disease, extremely high cholesterol doesn't run, it gallons through both sides of my family. My Dad died 1993 after suffering for years with all of the above. My oldest sister had several strokes ending up disabled in a nursing home around at 60 years of age. This Jan she was found deceased, she had another stroke, she was 71. In Feb my Mom, who had vascular dementia for 27 years, passed away a week before her 97th Birthday. For over 40 years I've tried very hard to eat well and avoid going down the same road. Sadly I now realize that a lot of the "good things" that I was doing were harmful. At 68, I have multiple heart issues. However after 30 years of not being able to lose weight, I have lost almost 60 lbs in not quite a year. I'm totally WFPB. I finally understand how and what to eat. Your journey has inspired me as I've watched over the last year. I'm sorry sorry about your Mom. I understand the frustration, as well as the helpless feelings of seeing what your Dad is going through. It really hurts to have to watch. You are so appreciated.
What a Blessing for you to Share your journey of the realization that the standard american diet was not supporting Health and Well Being for you! Embracing these changes has given you the gift of not only your Changes and Results but also you now Brittany have the understanding and Compassion to share for the benefit of others 🌈✨💜
I was always overweight since about age 9. I yo-yo dieted all my life. Fast forward to my age 61. Quit my job. My head cleared of stress. Read The China Study. Whole food, plant based since then. Now 68. Never had so much energy and discipline as now. Lost 45 pounds size 12 to size 6. Thanks for your story.
Love your story, Forks over knives is what started my journey as well and my very poor health of course. I've been on it for 6 months now and not only have I lost alot of weight but my vital stats have also all improved immensely, I no longer take diabetes meds anymore. I'll be watching your journey and recipes, keep up the good work :)
I'd love to see u do a video on easy meals for beginners or tips on how to get started... I have seen all the documentaries and I follow a bunch of vegan UA-camrs but I havent been able to stay wfpb for more then a few days.. I struggle with type 2 diabetes and I'm only 32. So I'd love to hear some tips
What a great video! Loved the puppies! I am 72 and doing a WFPB diet for a couple of months now and am now knocking outtakes the oil. At 65 I became vegetarian and at 69 became vegan. So it has been a progression. Listening to you and some of your subscribers have helped me to realize that it is never to late to start. My cholesterol went from 235 to 205 in just one month, so I will be eating this way for the rest of my life. Always looking for new recipes!
Thank you so much. New subscriber. I’m a 50 year old woman and have been plant-based for a month now. Already feeling so much better. You’re inspiring and I wish you the very best.
I'm just starting the plant-based diet during the quarantine (started a few days ago in April 2020). I'm 53 & have a large variety of health problems (already had 2 knee replacements & a hip replacement in the last 8 years). I'm using my time at home to refocus my way of eating. So glad I found your channel.
Never stop talking about the benefits of whole food eating, Brittany. My journey was similar to yours, though I was 66 and had a heart attack and stent. I watched the same documentary you did and it changed everything! In one year, I'd completely reversed my heart disease and was off all of my heart meds. I made sure my cardiologist knew what my goals were and even though he knew nothing about nutrition, he didn't lecture me and has been supportive. Now I see him once per year for my annual visit. Today, I'm 72 and feeling better than I did even in my 30's and 40's. It's like a fountain of youth. God bless you!
New Subscriber just because you gave the most heart warming story about your family. And truthfully speaking my life was so similar . And now at 56 my wife and I are on our healthy side of eating and living. Blessings and more blessings to you and your family 💓👍
Your story is so similar to mine and I really resonated with it. I spent my entire childhood overweight before I went vegan, it’s been around 10 years now for me. Then my dad nearly died of undiagnosed heart failure last year. He had to have a heart transplant but now my entire family has gone vegan. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing! Another thing to consider: when you eat plant-based you are eating food that is given to you by nature and not taking the life of any beings (similar to those puppies) to indulge yourself.
We have such similar stories. My mom, sister and brother all have diabetes. I was told they wanted to put me on diabetes meds. Thats when I changed. I am a year and a half wfpb and all of my numbers have changed for the better in the first three months, including cholesterol and losing 42 lbs. Would love to my blood done now and plan on it. My family won’t change their ways, either, and its sad and frustrating. Blessings to you and your husband. I’m sorry to hear of your mom passing. So happy you’ve found what can change your fate. I love your channel. 💕
I too feel that this way of eating is super adventurous. I have never once felt deprived. Your channel and spirit are perfect for spreading the word and helping us all be kinder to ourselves. And it is fun. And it is good to know we are not alone in our enthusiasm for eating this way.
I very much appreciate you helping me and so many others. Thank you for opening up and sharing so much about your life. My condolences to you and your family. I know your mama must be very proud of you for helping so many people that you’ve never even met :)
Thanks and Amen. It's the food as medicine lesson! I'm on the doorstep of medical disasters and am now going all-in on WFPB - thanks for all you do and all your recipes!
I watching too cause my dad got diagnose with Prostate Cancer. So I hope you continue with Dr. Gregor Cookbook Recipes. It’s what I’m using to help reduce its growth. Please continue to make your own recipes and Gregor recipes, it helps me better understand how to make the meals. Thank you for what you do!
I came across a video of you sharing a black bean brownie recipe a few months ago and I feel like it opened up a whole new world to me. I'm slowly moving to a WFPB diet and am really inspired by your story and your recipe shares.
Love your channel and will follow you. Thank you for your story. I lost my Dad to heart disease and my to COPD and my sister to a massive heart attack in Rite Aid. Food has everything to do with your health. Keep up your good work .
I just found your channel and so glad I did. I am 5'2" and 230lbs. I have decided to work towards WFPB. I am currently slowly increasing fiber in my diet to start. Your journey has encouraged me to stay on course.ty
Thanks for sharing your journey it was really motivating, you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are. Watching your vlogs alone gives me a lot of peace and satisfaction.
Thank you so much! New sub, I found you by way of Krocks in the kitchen. Been doing whole food plant based since July 1,2019. Lost 15 lbs , but what is truly amazing is non scale victory goes to arthritis pain is non existent . I was like wait , what ! No pain!
Thanks for posting this! I'm 69 and it took this long to become plant based. I have been doing it for about 9 months and will never go back to meat. Also I think there is more information out there. This is definitely a process and I will continue to learn.
Hearing stories of how people changed to plant based eating and why is always helpful to anyone who is going through some kind of challenge themselves. I came across you as I searched on UA-cam for a plant based Alfredo sauce and it was delicious! Thank you 🙏🏻 I myself find it very hard to switch over completely because I don’t know what to eat. I will go back and check out other recipes you’ve shared. Thanks again
I was actually vegan for a year then started back eating meat. I had a rude awakening. My CRP was very high and so was my LDL'S and Triglycerides was extremely high too. I decided to go Vegan and Whole food plant based as well. I am waiting for my Angiogram results to come back (just had testing yesterday) but I am excited about this new journey and thank you for being transparent and sharing your story!!!! 💞
Just started whole food plant based (7 days in) and already feeling so much better!! I absolutely loved this video!! So encouraging to keep going! Thank you! ❤️ New subscriber here
Wow Brittany! You may have just saved my life! I am a 60 year old woman with Type 2 Diabetes, kidney disease, and Barretts Esophagus. I was always a very tall and thin girl but after I started antidepressants at age 38, The weight just kept coming. Now that I’m on insulin, it’s even harder to get the weight down. Today I made myself go walking for the first time in a long time because swimming wasn’t helping the weight problem at all. My dear friend watch the same film that you did and has now started a plant-based diet for the past few years and I am beginning to think that if it helped you so much, I should try it too. So many people I know are on that magic coffee diet and are losing weight very quickly but with my kidney disease, I don’t dare drink anything that could be dangerous to the kidneys. You have really motivated me to change my eating habits honey and I appreciate it very much! You are a true inspiration and I think we are neighbors as I live in Greensburg!🤗 I will continue watching you present your recipes is everything always looks delicious. Thank you again!
Megan, listen to this young lady she has done her research. A little about me...I was VERY overweight and VERY sick probably far worse than you are and I tried everything. about 5 years ago my body gave out and I became home bound. I began to study more deeply. I researched EVERY position not just plant based (because frankly I wanted meat and dairy to win because I have loved them my whole life). I read literally hundreds of scientific studies read books, studied for almost 5 years and invested about 1500 hours or more in my research. Finally in May of last year all the data came together and it became VERY apparent that whole food plant based with minimal or no Salt, oil and refined sugar was the most health promoting nutrition program. That is what her channel educates on, I have the education and have been 100% plant based since May 2018 lost over 150 lbs in that time and am gaining my life back one day at a time You can too... just do NOT listen to all the noise that may tell you this is not the best solution for health. I believe it is and suggest you follow her and pay attention you will get the best results!
Cyrus and Robbie over at masteringdiabetes.org are helping people w/ diabetes. Check 'em out! Diabetes is the storage of fat in tissues which are not designed to store fat.
Love this so much 💕 thank you for sharing! So inspiring ❤️ I love how you think about eating and whether you want to fuel or help prevent disease - such a great way of looking at it! P.S. I loved seeing your pup at the end carrying that giant Lamb Chop puppet plush toy 🤣🤣 my dog has a tiny one 🙂
Congratulations on your new health. I am having a hard time not eating meat.I have cut down to just eating meat on Saturday and Sunday. I have heart disease but very unhappy with a meatless diet.
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm the sickest person I know and thinking this is my path forward, but I feel so overwhelmed. Sorry about your mom's passing and Dad's health. We are a product of our information, and you are doing the world a great service. Blessings to you and your family!
I had similarly bad blood lab work when I was 23. I ignored it not really realizing how bad it was. My mom was hospitalized last year due to heart problems and her blood pressure was over 260 over 190. Luckily she survived and is slowly getting better. I'm glad I was able to learn about WFPB diets and how quickly they can promote help. I'm only a couple months into eating WFPB and look forward to the continuation of good health. Awesome video, and very reassuring!
Thank you for this video. I am almost 54 and have been searching all my adult life how to eat. Nothing has been sustainable. The latest was carnivore. I discovered that I really don’t like the taste of meat and bigger than that my soul hurts when I see animals heading for slaughter. I don’t want to contribute to that so I searched some more and found plant based Whole Foods no oil way of eating. This feels different. Like I can really do this. I have been doing this for a couple of weeks but with oil. Last night was my first meal without oil. It was delicious and simple. Thanks again!
Holy Cow - do you know how many people you have helped! I have watched all of the movies you recommended. I have been vegan for 3 day sand I ALREADY look and feel better.
As someone that developed type 2 diabetes, diagnosed about 6 years ago, I was trying to eat right (with a lot of misinformation) and wasn't able to get off the meds till about a week and half ago. I went full plant based and was able to quit the metformin in 3 days. Tell your dad to give it a shot.
I'm your height (although much older than you) and I can vouch for how hard it is to control your weight when you are small. Only gets harder as you age. I tried everything like you did and found plant based is the only way I can lose weight (without starving myself). The fact it is so good for my health as well is an added blessing because I don't have to damage my health to stay slim. (Love Forks over Knives doc)
Japanese Sweet Potatoes are my FAVORITE!!! I have struggled just like you, with my weight and my health. I am vegan and want to go WFPB definitely inspiring.
You are a beautiful soul! I am looking to get back into WFPB & you are my new inspiration. I have just recently found your channel ( because of your lemon video) & I am looking forward to learning from you. I have just found out that I am going to be a Grandmother, so I am super motivated by the future! ♡♡♡ Thank you!!
Hi! I just found your channel after going wfpb vegan in Aug 2020. Like you I am 5ft...I started out at 171 lbs and just weighed in this morning at 154 so that is 17 lbs down already. I have am immune disease that I would like to at least ease some of the arthritis issues. Looking forward to getting to the year mark and seeing how I feel. Thank you for your inspiring story!
You guys are awesome. I think for people like me I look at the whole picture and feel overwhelmed, what I need is the actually starter shopping video. A plan to slowly build up at least my supplies to make a healthy change. Because it ain't easy when your surrounded by bad misinformation and stores filled with unhealthy choices. Thank you. At least I'm starting to buy vegetables more than processed things.
Thank you so much! Because of this video I am now a subscriber. You've been through a lot! I know how hard it is to watch our loved ones' health degenerate from easily-prevented diseases. I'm sorry about your mom. Keep working on your dad 🤞💕
When my dad had cancer about 8 years ago I really got into Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat to Live. I loved it!!! Have you read it? I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, but I absolutely love your outlook on your future!
Thank you for sharing your story. I have been vegan for 2 years now and am looking to reduce my SOS intake. I have found your videos both helpful and informative. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much. Very encouraging. It seems all I see are testimonials of instant success and dramatic instant weight loss. Nice to hear a message that the body needs time to heal.
I’m so sorry for what you’ve had to experience in order to reach the level you’re on now. You’re awesome and I believe in plant based eating😁 Thank you for a great video. Videos like yours keep me on track!!
Wonderfully inspirational story, well told. Your puppies playing in the background were an added bonus. Thanks too for all the cooking videos, they are a great source of meal ideas.
I have been TRYING to follow a WFPB diet for a little over a month. I’m getting a little weary now and last night I ate a smothered burrito and my stomach INSTANTLY hurt I mean instant, as it went down instant! That burrito made my acid reflux flare up while sleeping during the night that lets me know that I have to let go of that lifestyle.
I started WFPBD in August. Slowly I have gotten off. You have inspired me to get back on the plan. I felt great doing it, just isn’t always easy to cook, however I pay the price in how I feel when I don’t. Thank you.
Thanks for this video and encouragement. I have started in April and expected quick results. The message of being patient while healing is very important.
Thanks for sharing! I've been pretty much whole food plant based for about 3 years, but I'm 74 and wish I had done this sooner. I feel better now than I did 20 years ago, so it's never too late to eat healthier!
Never too late! Way to go!
I am in my seventies and get enthusiasm from my peers, so was happy to read your comment!💚
I meant NO enthusiasm...
I just started at age 64. Congrats to us both!
Anne Vaughan Hi there...I’m 73! My husband and I have been eating this way for almost 2 years. Like you, I wish I started long ago. But we still have time to share with our loved ones.
For your dad: Mastering Diabetes. It’s low fat WFPB. I’ve been on it for 3 months, lost 20 pounds and A1C went down 6 points. I’m type 1 & when my Dr said I had eye trouble. I said NOT ME. I shifted like you did. You are a strong woman!!!
i’ve been vegan for almost 6 months and i love it. i lost about 25 pounds quickly going vegan and i’ve lost about 50 in total. i’m trying very hard to eat whole foods instead of vegan junk food but i’m working on it lol
God Bless you honey. I lost my loving husband to cancer 1 1/2 years ago now. i am whole plant 2 years now. Michael went vegan but it was a little to late he already had stage 4 cancer he was only 59. I miss him so. you do inspire people 10,000 right now and i am sure your channel will only grow. stay well Peace
vintage laidbackhippie I’m so sorry for ur loss.. may he RIP..😔😔
Thank you Vana
Thank you!! So sorry for your loss.
Your welcome and thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing this information, and sharing your personal journey. I'm really so sorry for your loss.
I'm so glad I came across your channel. Wish you and your family the best. Your puppies are absolutely adorable. 😊
I'm 72 and I gave up dairy first and 6 months later I gave up animal products. It's true that if I go back to eating foods on the SAD diet I my stomach feels awful for at least a day. Thank you Brittany for helping me stay on my WFPB diet. Your comments are thoughtful, kind, and motivating.
you're amazing!!
Thank you so much for sharing. You are helping and making such a positive difference.
I've been watching your videos for a while and have been desparate to see your furbabies, they are so yummy.
Ty again
Don't apologize for your puppies. I love animals and enjoyed seeing them play. Someone talking about a whole food plant based diet and watching puppies play--doesn't get any better than that!
Heartfelt, authentic. My story was "horrific skin" until I went vegan@50-some yrs old. Now, skin clear, even youngish. No headaches. Good energy, mental clarity.
So awesome to hear Crystal!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am just a few months into this journey and it’s been super frustrating. In spite of that, I know I’ll never go back to eating the way I did before!
I love the way you express yourself. I’m vegan for the animals and whole food plant based for health. I have many family members with health issues as well and I share your frustrations. You are so positive and lovely. Keep doing what you do!
What a beautiful story! As you know, you have helped me turn my life around. I have lost over 50 lbs., have come off my diabetic meds AND my blood pressure meds. I feel better than I have EVER felt in a very long time! No, WFPB, Vegan, will not stop heart disease, cancer , etc. but it sure helps give you the strength to fight it😊I agree with Susan, you are one of our up and coming leaders and I’m so proud to say that I “know” you😊 Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me and my health💕
Cheryl Cochran hiya how did u do it pls !!!! What and wat did u do girl😘😘😘
shee lawal followed the WFPB no oil no salt way of eating! I follow Brittany, Krocks in the Kitchen Jane Esselstyn on UA-cam. I’ve read and watched Forks over Knives, How Not To Die, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Plant Strong and Eat to Live all which have helped me tremendously!
So happy for you Cheryl!!!
Me too!!! I went WFPB in 2016 at age 55. I was able to lower my cholesterol, lose weight, and all of my knee and back pain went away almost immediately. I feel SO much better and I am having tons of fun cooking. There's all the bonus stuff too like easy clean-up, environmental benefits, and nobody has to die for me to live. Thanks for your story! Keep up the good work!
Dr Mc Dougall has a 10-day clinic that will turn your father's diabetes around. Both of my parents are gone. Mom died from cancer and Dad had a heart attack. My brother also died from cancer. I wish I had this knowledge before they died.
Vegetarian for 30 years and wfpb for ten years. I am 69 now and have never been so fit and healthy in all my life. Cheese and eggs can put on the pounds for vegetarian folks! Now colds and flu are very very rare. Thank you for your channel! It IS frustrating when some people prefer illness to health because they fear change. But wfpb food does taste great! Not just ok. It tastes better than high fat animal food.
So true about the eggs and cheese for vegetarians. I've been a lifelong vegetarian and that has always been my problem. I was wfpb for almost 2 years but the last 10 months have drifted back to my regular vegetarian diet (after the death of my daughter). I can see the difference.
@@ejwilliams2002 So sorry about your daughter. Boy. Hope you can return to WFPB because it will help you heal on all levels. Hope all goes well for you.
@@barbaramassey3787 yes, I'm moving that way now. I should be all the way back in a couple of weeks (or less...lol) Thanks for the encouragement!!
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic! So genuine and honest 👏👏👏👏Thank you for sharing your story Brittany 🤗
What's your channel about? Imma check it out 👊
Wow! Make so happy to see you here sharing your love.
I love your book
Thank you for the lovely video.I watched the Forks over Knives video almost 3yrs ago and began my journey the next day.I am 63 years old and have lost 25 pounds and am now a normal weight.I feel wonderful,have lots of energy and I am in the process of starting a plant based support group in Milton Ontario affiliated with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group in Detroit under Paul Chaplin.I just retired after working 38 yrs as a nurse so I knew what Disease looks like...and I feel So blessed that I found the Plant Based eating solution!🥦🌽🍓🥗🥔
So sorry for your loss. You are a joy to watch. Like you father I am 60 with type 2 diabetes. I eat like crap. I work in the fast food industry, so for 8 hours a day i eat that. I know when i went plant based for 2 months I felt amazing. when I stopped and eat what was in front of me my chest hurt my gut is so inflamed it feels like a heart attack. I am going back on plant based for good. You are a big help and i did some of your recipes early on and plan to follow them again. Keep up the good work and good health!
If you have a chance to switch careers to another fast food establishment with more fresh food options It may be easier to adopt permanent lifestyle change. Best of luck to you and wish you all the best health.
Be sure and pack healthy snacks to deter yourself from at work weaknesses
What a sweet and earnest girl. I’m so pleased to have discovered this account. I love all the super simple, few ingredient videos. And I especially love the simple sincerity. No showing off or self promoting. Nothing to grow quickly tired of in these vids.
LOVE this! You are such an inspiration to so many!! I wish I could follow this way of life as faithfully as you! You are one of the up and coming leaders of a new wave of health and well being for us. I expect to hear many good things from you in the future!! I"m so proud of you!
Thank you Susan!!
I want to take a moment to tell you how much of a difference you're making in the world with your channel. I'm a long time vegan for ethical, climate, and health reasons (with a strong emphasis on whole foods). Other people have always viewed my lifestyle as 'complicated' and have constantly asked me if I'm deficient in just about every nutrient out there. In the past, even I started to wonder if I might be doing something that wasn't good for me. And yet... over the years, my blood work always came back perfect. I never struggled with weight. I had great skin and hair quality. I aged more slowly than my peers. I had incredible athletic endurance and never napped. Also of note, my dad reversed a heart condition by enrolling in Dean Ornish's whole foods plant based program a few years ago. I deeply wish that everyone out there truly understood what a big deal eating this way is, and how it can improve (and even save) their lives if they commit & stick to it like you did. You may not be able to get your message through to your own dad, but trust me - you're reaching others who will listen, and you may even end up saving their lives. Thank you for working hard to shed light on a way of eating that could literally save the world if enough people got on board.
Well done, Brittany! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️ I’m in my mid 50’s now and have been overweight the majority of my adult life. My mom passed when I was 10 due to a myocardial infarction (heart attack) at age 47 and my dad though he lived to be 81 he had numerous health issues throughout his life. I could wish that I found the WFPB lifestyle when I was younger but am so glad to have found it now in my 50’s. I actually feel like I should have felt in my 20’s. My knees no longer hurt. My BP and resting heart rate are down as is my weight. I find myself wanting to scream it from the rooftop every day. Instead, I just try to lead by example. My husband is a skinny omnivore but now he eats meat less than one time a month. So I take that as a victory. Reminding him that I want my 50 years with him!
Your channel is an inspiration. You took control of your health and now are enjoying the benefits of the WFPB lifestyle. Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing your story!
I've been vegan for about 4 years but I've recently gotten reinspired to be vegan for health reasons as much as for animal rights reasons. Vegan junk food is delicious don't get me wrong but junk is junk. Thank you for this message and your channel I've been binge watching your videos all week!
I'm in the same boat, eating too much vegan rubbish and really I should put the same effort in to looking after myself as I do for the animals. I must try harder!!
Hi Brittany...my husband and I have been watching your channel for awhile now. Your recipes are great and your enthusiasm is infectious. I’m sending this video to a friend who just got a bad report from her doctor...high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, etc. plus she’s been gaining weight (she’s in her early 50’s). I think she’s ready to take control of her life and get healthy. She doesn’t like to read and has a very busy stressful life working for CPS, so videos are perfect for her. Thanks for caring about others and doing your part to help them discover their health. I really relate to you because I’m only 4’ 11” tall. Any extra weight shows up on my small boned frame. I’m getting very serious now to lose my 20-25 extra pounds. Plus I was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration (I’m 75) and I’m hoping that by going heavy on all the super colorful veggies and fruits I can slow the progression of this disease and possibly even stop it. Anyway, I thank God for you, Brittany. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you and your husband....and your puppies!
So sorry to hear you lost your mom! So happy to see you being healthy and active.Love your channel!! Yes you are so very helpful especially for those of us that are not creative.
🙂I think you favor Drew Barrymore... 🤗Keep up the great plant based lifestyle, you look amazing!!!
Great video. My family and I went plant based about 9 months ago. My son was born with a heart defect and we wanted to give all our kids the best chance at a healthy life.
You are wise beyond your years. I too have been dealt a lousy hand genetically. Cancer, heart disease, extremely high cholesterol doesn't run, it gallons through both sides of my family. My Dad died 1993 after suffering for years with all of the above. My oldest sister had several strokes ending up disabled in a nursing home around at 60 years of age. This Jan she was found deceased, she had another stroke, she was 71. In Feb my Mom, who had vascular dementia for 27 years, passed away a week before her 97th Birthday. For over 40 years I've tried very hard to eat well and avoid going down the same road. Sadly I now realize that a lot of the "good things" that I was doing were harmful. At 68, I have multiple heart issues. However after 30 years of not being able to lose weight, I have lost almost 60 lbs in not quite a year. I'm totally WFPB. I finally understand how and what to eat.
Your journey has inspired me as I've watched over the last year. I'm sorry sorry about your Mom. I understand the frustration, as well as the helpless feelings of seeing what your Dad is going through. It really hurts to have to watch.
You are so appreciated.
5:43 - she speaks about the CRP test = C Reactive Protein which measures the amount of inflammation in the body.
What a Blessing for you to
Share your journey of the realization that the standard american diet was not supporting Health and Well Being for you!
Embracing these changes
has given you the gift of not only your Changes and Results but also you now Brittany have the understanding and Compassion to share for the benefit of others
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I was always overweight since about age 9. I yo-yo dieted all my life. Fast forward to my age 61. Quit my job. My head cleared of stress. Read The China Study. Whole food, plant based since then. Now 68. Never had so much energy and discipline as now. Lost 45 pounds size 12 to size 6. Thanks for your story.
Love your story, Forks over knives is what started my journey as well and my very poor health of course. I've been on it for 6 months now and not only have I lost alot of weight but my vital stats have also all improved immensely, I no longer take diabetes meds anymore. I'll be watching your journey and recipes, keep up the good work :)
I'd love to see u do a video on easy meals for beginners or tips on how to get started... I have seen all the documentaries and I follow a bunch of vegan UA-camrs but I havent been able to stay wfpb for more then a few days.. I struggle with type 2 diabetes and I'm only 32. So I'd love to hear some tips
What a great video! Loved the puppies! I am 72 and doing a WFPB diet for a couple of months now and am now knocking outtakes the oil. At 65 I became vegetarian and at 69 became vegan. So it has been a progression. Listening to you and some of your subscribers have helped me to realize that it is never to late to start. My cholesterol went from 235 to 205 in just one month, so I will be eating this way for the rest of my life. Always looking for new recipes!
Thank you so much. New subscriber. I’m a 50 year old woman and have been plant-based for a month now. Already feeling so much better. You’re inspiring and I wish you the very best.
I'm just starting the plant-based diet during the quarantine (started a few days ago in April 2020). I'm 53 & have a large variety of health problems (already had 2 knee replacements & a hip replacement in the last 8 years). I'm using my time at home to refocus my way of eating. So glad I found your channel.
Never stop talking about the benefits of whole food eating, Brittany. My journey was similar to yours, though I was 66 and had a heart attack and stent. I watched the same documentary you did and it changed everything! In one year, I'd completely reversed my heart disease and was off all of my heart meds. I made sure my cardiologist knew what my goals were and even though he knew nothing about nutrition, he didn't lecture me and has been supportive. Now I see him once per year for my annual visit. Today, I'm 72 and feeling better than I did even in my 30's and 40's. It's like a fountain of youth. God bless you!
New Subscriber just because you gave the most heart warming story about your family. And truthfully speaking my life was so similar . And now at 56 my wife and I are on our healthy side of eating and living. Blessings and more blessings to you and your family 💓👍
Thank you, 21days in and I’m feeling great
Your story is so similar to mine and I really resonated with it. I spent my entire childhood overweight before I went vegan, it’s been around 10 years now for me. Then my dad nearly died of undiagnosed heart failure last year. He had to have a heart transplant but now my entire family has gone vegan. Thank you so much for sharing.
Great reminder to be patient with ourselves. We can heal our bodies with food.
Wow, you look like a different person in the before and after, healthy and glowing. I love your puppies running around in the background, so cute! x
Wonderful story. I found you through Krocks in the Kitchen. 👍👍
Thanks so much for sharing! Another thing to consider: when you eat plant-based you are eating food that is given to you by nature and not taking the life of any beings (similar to those puppies) to indulge yourself.
We have such similar stories. My mom, sister and brother all have diabetes. I was told they wanted to put me on diabetes meds. Thats when I changed. I am a year and a half wfpb and all of my numbers have changed for the better in the first three months, including cholesterol and losing 42 lbs. Would love to my blood done now and plan on it. My family won’t change their ways, either, and its sad and frustrating. Blessings to you and your husband. I’m sorry to hear of your mom passing. So happy you’ve found what can change your fate. I love your channel. 💕
I too feel that this way of eating is super adventurous. I have never once felt deprived. Your channel and spirit are perfect for spreading the word and helping us all be kinder to ourselves. And it is fun. And it is good to know we are not alone in our enthusiasm for eating this way.
Very inspiring story, keep up the good work. One more thing we don't mind seeing the dog every now and again, your dog is now family.
I very much appreciate you helping me and so many others. Thank you for opening up and sharing so much about your life. My condolences to you and your family. I know your mama must be very proud of you for helping so many people that you’ve never even met :)
You are a joy. Thank you for not only sharing your journey, but empowering so many people with simple and healthful recipes. #Grateful!
Thanks and Amen. It's the food as medicine lesson! I'm on the doorstep of medical disasters and am now going all-in on WFPB - thanks for all you do and all your recipes!
Great job beautiful young lady! Keep going. I am 64 and I change to plant base diet 2021.
I feel lot better. Never to late. Love you
I watching too cause my dad got diagnose with Prostate Cancer. So I hope you continue with Dr. Gregor Cookbook Recipes. It’s what I’m using to help reduce its growth. Please continue to make your own recipes and Gregor recipes, it helps me better understand how to make the meals.
Thank you for what you do!
You should look at the whole food plant based cooking show Channel. Also Simnett Nutrition
I came across a video of you sharing a black bean brownie recipe a few months ago and I feel like it opened up a whole new world to me. I'm slowly moving to a WFPB diet and am really inspired by your story and your recipe shares.
You're correct cooking Whole Food Plant Base cooking is fun.
Love your channel and will follow you. Thank you for your story. I lost my Dad to heart disease and my to COPD and my sister to a massive heart attack in Rite Aid. Food has everything to do with your health. Keep up your good work .
I am so happy you found Forks Over Knives and Dr. Greger! You are a shining star! Thank you for sharing your story.
I have the same last name.
I just found your channel and so glad I did. I am 5'2" and 230lbs. I have decided to work towards WFPB. I am currently slowly increasing fiber in my diet to start. Your journey has encouraged me to stay on course.ty
Thanks for sharing your journey it was really motivating, you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are.
Watching your vlogs alone gives me a lot of peace and satisfaction.
It is so nice to see a Pittsburgh based WFPB Julia Childs. Kudos to you and thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you so much! New sub, I found you by way of Krocks in the kitchen. Been doing whole food plant based since July 1,2019. Lost 15 lbs , but what is truly amazing is non scale victory goes to arthritis pain is non existent . I was like wait , what ! No pain!
i will show your video to my dad, im am mostly vegan for years now but he dont belive me , i feel so much better now.hug from hungary.
Your story is amazing and encouraging. Plant diet is so powerful . I have been on a plant based diet for 3,5 years too. And I love it!
Thanks for posting this! I'm 69 and it took this long to become plant based. I have been doing it for about 9 months and will never go back to meat. Also I think there is more information out there. This is definitely a process and I will continue to learn.
Hearing stories of how people changed to plant based eating and why is always helpful to anyone who is going through some kind of challenge themselves. I came across you as I searched on UA-cam for a plant based Alfredo sauce and it was delicious! Thank you 🙏🏻 I myself find it very hard to switch over completely because I don’t know what to eat. I will go back and check out other recipes you’ve shared. Thanks again
I was actually vegan for a year then started back eating meat. I had a rude awakening. My CRP was very high and so was my LDL'S and Triglycerides was extremely high too. I decided to go Vegan and Whole food plant based as well. I am waiting for my Angiogram results to come back (just had testing yesterday) but I am excited about this new journey and thank you for being transparent and sharing your story!!!! 💞
Just started whole food plant based (7 days in) and already feeling so much better!! I absolutely loved this video!! So encouraging to keep going! Thank you! ❤️ New subscriber here
Thanks for your story. It's a struggle a lot of us share. Really enjoy your healthy recipes.
Thank you for sharing your WFPB journey 🤗 💖💖
Thank you for sharing this! I am suffering issues with high BP and cholesterol and have recently started my journey with whole food plant based.
Wow Brittany! You may have just saved my life! I am a 60 year old woman with Type 2 Diabetes, kidney disease, and Barretts Esophagus. I was always a very tall and thin girl but after I started antidepressants at age 38, The weight just kept coming. Now that I’m on insulin, it’s even harder to get the weight down. Today I made myself go walking for the first time in a long time because swimming wasn’t helping the weight problem at all. My dear friend watch the same film that you did and has now started a plant-based diet for the past few years and I am beginning to think that if it helped you so much, I should try it too. So many people I know are on that magic coffee diet and are losing weight very quickly but with my kidney disease, I don’t dare drink anything that could be dangerous to the kidneys. You have really motivated me to change my eating habits honey and I appreciate it very much! You are a true inspiration and I think we are neighbors as I live in Greensburg!🤗 I will continue watching you present your recipes is everything always looks delicious. Thank you again!
Wow! Go for it, Megan!
We have a support plant based group that meets in Murrysville twice a month if you are interested!! Free cooking classes and a great support system!!
Megan, listen to this young lady she has done her research. A little about me...I was VERY overweight and VERY sick probably far worse than you are and I tried everything. about 5 years ago my body gave out and I became home bound. I began to study more deeply. I researched EVERY position not just plant based (because frankly I wanted meat and dairy to win because I have loved them my whole life). I read literally hundreds of scientific studies read books, studied for almost 5 years and invested about 1500 hours or more in my research. Finally in May of last year all the data came together and it became VERY apparent that whole food plant based with minimal or no Salt, oil and refined sugar was the most health promoting nutrition program. That is what her channel educates on, I have the education and have been 100% plant based since May 2018 lost over 150 lbs in that time and am gaining my life back one day at a time You can too... just do NOT listen to all the noise that may tell you this is not the best solution for health. I believe it is and suggest you follow her and pay attention you will get the best results!
Cyrus and Robbie over at masteringdiabetes.org are helping people w/ diabetes. Check 'em out! Diabetes is the storage of fat in tissues which are not designed to store fat.
Awesome! You talked the talk and walked the walk. Congratulations!
Love this so much 💕 thank you for sharing! So inspiring ❤️ I love how you think about eating and whether you want to fuel or help prevent disease - such a great way of looking at it!
P.S. I loved seeing your pup at the end carrying that giant Lamb Chop puppet plush toy 🤣🤣 my dog has a tiny one 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story, you are truly an inspiration to me. I love your recipes and your honest, open heart, and for being real.
Congratulations on your new health. I am having a hard time not eating meat.I have cut down to just eating meat on Saturday and Sunday. I have heart disease but very unhappy with a meatless diet.
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm the sickest person I know and thinking this is my path forward, but I feel so overwhelmed. Sorry about your mom's passing and Dad's health. We are a product of our information, and you are doing the world a great service. Blessings to you and your family!
I had similarly bad blood lab work when I was 23. I ignored it not really realizing how bad it was. My mom was hospitalized last year due to heart problems and her blood pressure was over 260 over 190. Luckily she survived and is slowly getting better.
I'm glad I was able to learn about WFPB diets and how quickly they can promote help. I'm only a couple months into eating WFPB and look forward to the continuation of good health.
Awesome video, and very reassuring!
Thank you for this video. I am almost 54 and have been searching all my adult life how to eat. Nothing has been sustainable. The latest was carnivore. I discovered that I really don’t like the taste of meat and bigger than that my soul hurts when I see animals heading for slaughter. I don’t want to contribute to that so I searched some more and found plant based Whole Foods no oil way of eating. This feels different. Like I can really do this. I have been doing this for a couple of weeks but with oil. Last night was my first meal without oil. It was delicious and simple. Thanks again!
You inspired me to start tomorrow, I've been on the fence about this way of life style, bu now you have convinced me to start. Thank you for this.
Holy Cow - do you know how many people you have helped! I have watched all of the movies you recommended. I have been vegan for 3 day sand I ALREADY look and feel better.
As someone that developed type 2 diabetes, diagnosed about 6 years ago, I was trying to eat right (with a lot of misinformation) and wasn't able to get off the meds till about a week and half ago. I went full plant based and was able to quit the metformin in 3 days. Tell your dad to give it a shot.
I'm your height (although much older than you) and I can vouch for how hard it is to control your weight when you are small. Only gets harder as you age. I tried everything like you did and found plant based is the only way I can lose weight (without starving myself). The fact it is so good for my health as well is an added blessing because I don't have to damage my health to stay slim. (Love Forks over Knives doc)
Awesome !!! I love your videos ,your such a beautiful and authentic soul....Plant-Based Whole Foods Rocks!!!
Japanese Sweet Potatoes are my FAVORITE!!! I have struggled just like you, with my weight and my health. I am vegan and want to go WFPB definitely inspiring.
Good job. Keep it up and thank you for sharing. I too went plant based after seeing family members suffer from diabetes for years.
You are a beautiful soul! I am looking to get back into WFPB & you are my new inspiration. I have just recently found your channel ( because of your lemon video) & I am looking forward to learning from you. I have just found out that I am going to be a Grandmother, so I am super motivated by the future! ♡♡♡
Thank you!!
Hi! I just found your channel after going wfpb vegan in Aug 2020. Like you I am 5ft...I started out at 171 lbs and just weighed in this morning at 154 so that is 17 lbs down already. I have am immune disease that I would like to at least ease some of the arthritis issues. Looking forward to getting to the year mark and seeing how I feel. Thank you for your inspiring story!
Needed this!! Thank you for sharing your story. Love your channel and hope I can find such success. Much thanks ❤️
You guys are awesome. I think for people like me I look at the whole picture and feel overwhelmed, what I need is the actually starter shopping video. A plan to slowly build up at least my supplies to make a healthy change. Because it ain't easy when your surrounded by bad misinformation and stores filled with unhealthy choices. Thank you. At least I'm starting to buy vegetables more than processed things.
Thank you so much! Because of this video I am now a subscriber. You've been through a lot! I know how hard it is to watch our loved ones' health degenerate from easily-prevented diseases. I'm sorry about your mom. Keep working on your dad 🤞💕
When my dad had cancer about 8 years ago I really got into Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat to Live. I loved it!!! Have you read it? I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, but I absolutely love your outlook on your future!
I've watched your progress from the shadows.... Proud of you girl!
Thank you for sharing your story. I have been vegan for 2 years now and am looking to reduce my SOS intake. I have found your videos both helpful and informative. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much. Very encouraging. It seems all I see are testimonials of instant success and dramatic instant weight loss. Nice to hear a message that the body needs time to heal.
Just found your channel. Congratulations on finding a lifestyle that has worked so well and for sharing your journey and recipes!
I’m 72 and I’m inspired to try this. Especially because I’m like your dad. I’m going to do this wish me luck.
You can do it Barbara!! If you need anything email me- brittany@thejaroudifamily.com 🥰🥰
I’m so sorry for what you’ve had to experience in order to reach the level you’re on now. You’re awesome and I believe in plant based eating😁 Thank you for a great video. Videos like yours keep me on track!!
This was great! I love the new camera. Do you think you could do a few What I Eat in a Day videos to help us newbies to WFPB know what to eat?
Wonderfully inspirational story, well told. Your puppies playing in the background were an added bonus. Thanks too for all the cooking videos, they are a great source of meal ideas.
I have been TRYING to follow a WFPB diet for a little over a month. I’m getting a little weary now and last night I ate a smothered burrito and my stomach INSTANTLY hurt I mean instant, as it went down instant! That burrito made my acid reflux flare up while sleeping during the night that lets me know that I have to let go of that lifestyle.
Thank you so much for everything you do! I can't wait for your cooking book to come out!!! You keep me inspired to keep this lifestyle!
You're a blessing to us all. Rock on!
I started WFPBD in August. Slowly I have gotten off. You have inspired me to get back on the plan. I felt great doing it, just isn’t always easy to cook, however I pay the price in how I feel when I don’t. Thank you.
Thanks for this video and encouragement. I have started in April and expected quick results. The message of being patient while healing is very important.