The Fat Lazy Middle-Aged Person's Guide to Weight Loss - Doug Lerner Lost 140 Pounds on a Vegan Diet

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    Doug Lerner is an American who has lived in Tokyo for a very long time. He came to Japan to work on a computer graphics project for Expo '85 in Tsukuba, was supposed to stay for one year, and never moved back to the U.S. He hates packing.
    He was obese for most of his adult life, which eventually led to health-threatening issues, including extremely high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and had a heart attack in 2012. While in the hospital he started studying healthy eating alternatives. With Whole Food Plant Based eating, some really basic and vital guidelines for lazy people who want to keep everything simple and sustainable, he finally got his weight and health under control. He started at 284 lb, and lost over 140 lb - more than half of his original weight. His BMI is down to 21.3. His HbA1c blood sugar went down from from a dangerously high 11.8 to a normal 5.1 and he has been off all blood sugar meds for three years now. His cholesterol is heart-attack-proof low.
    You can read his personal blog at lerner.net. Click on Diet and Health (lerner.net/category/diet-and-...) to see posts about his diet journey, details about what he eats, what he cooks (not much), what kinds of exercise he does (not much), and see all his test numbers over time. Some links of particular interest are: lerner.net/milestone-more-tha... and lerner.net/oh-boy-doug-food-a.... At the blog site you can also read about Doug's volunteer days at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, see his dog, Pao, and read about Japan and other topics of interest.
    Doug isn't selling anything, but maybe someday he'll write "The Fat, Lazy, Middle-Aged Person's Guide to Weight Loss." In the meantime, you can subscribe to his blog, or reach out to him via email, Twitter (@douglerner) or FaceBook at / douglerner .
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    VIDEO CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Guest introduction
    0:01:38 Slide show presentation - The Fat, Lazy, Middle-Aged Person's Guide to Weight Loss
    0:45:55 Chef AJ and viewer Q & A
    1:04:35 Final thoughts and show wrap
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  • @chrislynn3365
    @chrislynn3365 Рік тому +40

    Watched this in the morning before getting out of bed. I needed inspiration and this is it. After 20 mins I was up and dressed then went straight into the kitchen and threw out all the foods that would hinder me. I’ve been vegan for 4 years since the age of 58. I always dipped into WFPB as my goal. But I’m lazy! I’m going to watch the rest then walk to the shops for fresh plant food. I have back pain so sometimes it’s difficult to get about but today the sun is shining and I feel good!

  • @bookmouse2719
    @bookmouse2719 Рік тому +18

    If it doesn't work, "Try again", and it it doesn't work....."try again". Love that.

  • @carolgacioch8523
    @carolgacioch8523 Рік тому +13

    This interview was fabulous..Ty AJ..I lost 100 lbs on WFPB also..it's the best lifestyle...❤️

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 8 місяців тому +1

      Have u kept it off? I always find the last 5 lbs wants to keep creeping back on!

  • @manuelahrasky8472
    @manuelahrasky8472 Рік тому +9

    This is one of my favourite interviews with Chef AJ; I've watched it three times now! I love Doug's engaging manner and I love his uncomplicated approach to food. I agree that too much variety fosters overeating, and that I can do without. I have no desire to create elaborate meals that mimic the kinds of food that got me into difficulty with my weight in the first place. Doug's persistence and tenacity is so inspiring.

  • @indirajayaraman4758
    @indirajayaraman4758 Рік тому +8

    I have to thank Micheal Greger too for turning vegan but indirectly!.
    My son-in- law had bought the book- How not to die- in 2021 August. It was too fat a book to read so I googled the book in early October, 2021 and found Chef A J's utube where Doctor John McDougall was defending rice and the potato!.
    I am a rice eater and in India it's very common to hear that rice causes diabetes, and potatoes make you fat!
    I was fascinated with his lectures and changed from vegetarian to vegan.
    What a blessing! At 65 I run long distances and play tennis without any pains.
    My father, Retd.Air Marshal P V Iyer, 92 years of age, has just written a book on fitness. " Fit at any age".
    It's available for pre-order on Amazon!

  • @marleri
    @marleri Рік тому +18

    "How not to die" book was instrumental for me as well. Doug is right. Such a pleasure to hear his story!

  • @christinekobzeff
    @christinekobzeff Рік тому +15

    Such a fantastic interview and presentation, I love hearing Doug’s story. I can definitely relate to his sentiment regarding cooking and making complicated recipes. I’d much rather be working than cooking. I need fast easy meals, my body feels best eating simple and I never get bored with the beautiful rainbow of foods on this WFPB lifestyle. 🌱🍉💕

  • @phylliswarder9779
    @phylliswarder9779 Рік тому +46

    This was one of your best interviews. Just a normal guy in my age bracket. I can relate to him. Thanks AJ!

    • @b.h.s.
      @b.h.s. Рік тому +4

      I agree - I am in a bit of a different age bracket - but this was very engaging and relatable. Definitely one of the best.

  • @Wholeplantfoods_Lucie
    @Wholeplantfoods_Lucie Рік тому +11

    I love Doug's discipline and his simplicity!

  • @moreenmurray
    @moreenmurray Рік тому +14

    Another delightful guest - I especially love his message of not giving up! Thanks Chef AJ!

  • @bonniedavis4383
    @bonniedavis4383 Рік тому +17

    This was such a great presentation! Doug is so thorough and interesting. Thank you for introducing him to us!

  • @toddkrump4520
    @toddkrump4520 Рік тому +5

    Simple Simple Simple
    to me is Key !
    Thanks AJ

  • @heatherangellight8558
    @heatherangellight8558 Рік тому +14

    Great interview and awesome to see someone of our older community who accomplished so much. Amazing!

  • @elizabethwalker7864
    @elizabethwalker7864 Рік тому +4

    Thankyou Doug and Chef AJ. I am the same as Doug, lazy, but I am mobility impaired. I need foods to just put together. Thanks for talking about nuts, gone from my life now! Looking forward to shopping for packaged salads and vegetables. Thanks again. I’m 71 have diabetes and several other dis-eases.

  • @jenniferthomas6981
    @jenniferthomas6981 Рік тому +13

    Really enjoyed this interview. I am encouraged by his journey.

  • @debbierusso5431
    @debbierusso5431 Рік тому +6

    Oh my goodness love this interview…he is so down to earth…love the don’t give up message….what an honest guy. Thank you both! 😊

  • @987caffe
    @987caffe Рік тому +3

    This guest, Doug, is so phenomenal! His presentation was thorough and methodically laid out. He answered all the questions before they could be asked! Thank you Doug and AJ…totally inspirational and motivational .

  • @annfail-smith8500
    @annfail-smith8500 Рік тому +5

    BRILLIANT SO INTERESTING IM GOING TO TRY AGAIN...THANKYOU DOUG CHEF AJ 😁❤

  • @gyunge3617
    @gyunge3617 Рік тому +5

    I love him. He is a great man. I am so happy for his success.

  • @toddwagner7632
    @toddwagner7632 Рік тому +4

    Glad that on day 4 fifteen thousand people have watched Doug’ s presentation. This is truly one of the bast chef AJ shows ever. Other than his calorie counting, I totally agree with him. Todd

  • @susanlombardo8444
    @susanlombardo8444 Рік тому +6

    What a GREAT ENDING of his presentation!!!!!!!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @paddockgoddess2800
    @paddockgoddess2800 Рік тому +6

    That was a great presentation. As someone starting out on a low fat vegan diet who has failed miserably eating just ‘vegan’ I was greatly encouraged.

  • @rawcurls1
    @rawcurls1 Рік тому +10

    Great interview, even for those who need to lose a smaller amount of weight...very encouraging!

  • @micheleharris2361
    @micheleharris2361 Рік тому +7

    thank you so much to Doug for sharing his journey - it was much appreciated! I don't know if I could do the simple same old thing, because I feel like I crave variety - but that may be that I'm missing some nutrition that I'm not getting. I started vegan almost three years ago, and it's still a journey. Thanks again to Doug - he was quite enjoyable to listen to, and I liked how his background in science backed up what he was learning. :)

  • @Katie-bc2pv
    @Katie-bc2pv Рік тому +3

    i eat the same meals each day like him.less hassle and save on money and time.thats cos im also lazy.and why rush when youre eating wfpb diet.youl lose the weight.iv tried it and weight keeps coming off.lost 10 kg in 2 months.

  • @cathysabo1454
    @cathysabo1454 Рік тому +8

    What a nice man! And a very relaxed way of eating & living life! Made so much sense!

  • @plants2therescue618
    @plants2therescue618 Рік тому +4

    his before and after pictures really tell his story.....his smile is fabulous!

  • @childofdestiny2811
    @childofdestiny2811 Рік тому +4

    “Try again”… YES!

  • @mattzilla331
    @mattzilla331 Рік тому +5

    This dude is great. I remember reading his story somewhere and checked out his blog.

  • @stayingtrue7700
    @stayingtrue7700 Рік тому +12

    Such an enjoyable interview!! He's truly an inspiration!

  • @NaturalDebbie
    @NaturalDebbie Рік тому +4

    I love, love, love the honesty.

  • @beverlyyureck104
    @beverlyyureck104 Рік тому +5

    This is just what I needed to hear to get back on track. Thanks for sharing

  • @Bluebell1275
    @Bluebell1275 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely love you Doug! You had me laughing with your laziness but it’s so fabulous that you have neuro adapted this life to your lazy ways love it so inspiring I am going to try to get my husband to watch this !

  • @mike.999
    @mike.999 Рік тому +3

    This interview with Doug is one of the best in my opinion! Why? It's such a clear evidence that a very SIMPLE WFPB SOS free diet that one repeats over and over again is sooo good for weight loss AND for regained health.

  • @BartBVanBockstaele
    @BartBVanBockstaele Рік тому +12

    This presentation really resonates with me. Doug's weight loss journey seems to be very similar to mine. While I am not vegan, I am very close to it, and I lost 55 kg myself. I totally agree with the cooking part. My cooking also happens in the microwave, with the exception of soybeans which I make in an Instant Pot.
    Doug is completely correct: calorie tracking is great.

  • @hollygrant3799
    @hollygrant3799 Рік тому +7

    I think this is what I need too. Calorie density and counting. Thank you for this interview! Love the try again, try again, try again and if all else fails, try again!

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 8 місяців тому +1

      Chef A.J. has an ultimate weight loss group! Check her website.

  • @cynthiacrespin2061
    @cynthiacrespin2061 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Chef Aj and Thank you very much Doug Lerner for sharing your experience, I was diagnosed type 2 diabetes a month ago and have been watching videos, read a couple books and have had a few starts of Vegan diet .. so has you said, I think it's time to start again. I am very much a fat lazy person right now with no energy , just had my 63rd Birthday , and I'm too young to feel and act so old .. Love your smiles , thank you both again

  • @michelemarston6149
    @michelemarston6149 Рік тому +6

    Well done, Doug! If you haven't already, check out Healthy Emmie. She's WFPB, avoids oils, and doesn't like to spend too much in the kitchen either! 😉

  • @cindraamundsen2197
    @cindraamundsen2197 Рік тому +7

    Wonderful interview! I thoroughly enjoyed Doug and his presentation. So good! Thank you Chef AJ!

  • @laurasoftheart
    @laurasoftheart 10 місяців тому +2

    What a wonderful interview from a regular person, not a health professional!

  • @yentrinh6052
    @yentrinh6052 Рік тому +5

    What’s a great story about “self-cared” approaches!!! Kudos to you for sharing 👏👏👏

  • @cindygaudet1390
    @cindygaudet1390 Рік тому +3

    My most amazing thing was he doesn’t care what they are eating, I do okay at times but that’s where when I fall off it’s what is in my house cos of hubby,and we are both retired and yea I can’t say eat it when at work etc. but I try.. congratulations on all your success.

  • @tawanawilliams9618
    @tawanawilliams9618 9 місяців тому +2

    Been vegan few weeks see my health improving but no weight loss yet

  • @tonyawest7186
    @tonyawest7186 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @kristinheimburg330
    @kristinheimburg330 Рік тому +5

    I enjoyed this one. I lived in Tokyo for 16 years, so it was fun for me.

  • @janastinnett2176
    @janastinnett2176 Рік тому +4

    Doug, this was a great presentation! Thank you!

  • @cindydavison5278
    @cindydavison5278 Рік тому +6

    Fantastic journey! Well done presentation! Very inspirational!

  • @suzannereeves7768
    @suzannereeves7768 Рік тому +6

    Doug, terrific interview….. very inspirational. I love how simply you eat and make it easy to be WFPB!

  • @melindastephens2073
    @melindastephens2073 Рік тому +4

    He was so delightful and inspiring!

  • @lisaa720
    @lisaa720 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for sharing your story. It was very inspirational. I especially appreciate the message to keep trying again until you find what works for you.

  • @gailwoolley5540
    @gailwoolley5540 Рік тому +6

    One of my favorite Chef AJ interviews! I really enjoyed listening to Doug's story!

  • @DebbieG89
    @DebbieG89 Рік тому +6

    This was such an interesting presentation! I love all the details he provided. I would buy his book!

  • @sajsrn
    @sajsrn Рік тому +7

    He is absolutely correct. I am gaining on wfpb diet because I can out eat a 300 pound man! (I’m 5’3”) I don’t seem to have any fullness signs. Thanks for this video!

    • @janetrush8340
      @janetrush8340 Рік тому +2

      I totally am the same, I'm 5'2" and there is no limit to how much I can eat. The calorie counting may be what we need along with the wfpb way. Glad I'm not alone.

  • @ima.crochetr
    @ima.crochetr Рік тому +12

    I love this guy! I agree 100% there are some of us who have to count calories even on a whole food plant-based diet. I’ve been doing it for years and it’s been very effective. I’m never hungry but it also make sure that I get enough to eat. Great interview

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 8 місяців тому

      Got to fill up on vegetables before a meal. There's no counting calories with them.
      Don't bake or air fry the water out of them either. Just steam them. U will be surprised how they fill u up for hours.

  • @dianaalexdaniel
    @dianaalexdaniel Рік тому +5

    Great Video, his story was Awesome, have a Wonderful, Friday, love Diana Lipski a 10 years Vegan Lady and I love this Loving Lifestyle 😍

  • @joanmichaelson2717
    @joanmichaelson2717 Рік тому +3

    Gotta go to the local Japanese store to find some of that porridge. Intriguing.

  • @jackiefox7326
    @jackiefox7326 Рік тому +5

    What a great interview thank you 😊

  • @Clarissa-jr2ts
    @Clarissa-jr2ts Рік тому +7

    Thank you Chef AJ. This was a great talk with Doug Lerner.

  • @lonicrowell9013
    @lonicrowell9013 Рік тому +6

    Doug was so incredibly helpful to me. Thank you!!!

  • @amandasaaid1957
    @amandasaaid1957 Рік тому +6

    Great story and great motivation! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @nebbyking7187
    @nebbyking7187 Рік тому +4

    Love the way this guy thinks! Inspiring and informative. Thank you.

  • @loisanna
    @loisanna Рік тому +4

    This guy is GREAT!

  • @shobhaswamy4293
    @shobhaswamy4293 Рік тому +6

    Awesome presentation by Doug!!!
    Lovely to hear him speak about his weight loss journey!!! Thanks Chef AJ for doing all the wonderful things!!!

  • @janetrush8340
    @janetrush8340 Рік тому +4

    What an awesome man. I loved hearing his journey. Thank you .

  • @linda4787
    @linda4787 Рік тому +4

    Thank you! I am so excited to learn of someone else in Japan. His success inspires me!

  • @bettymaugeri7316
    @bettymaugeri7316 Рік тому +4

    Very good presentation - I find portioning important too - thank you for sharing!

  • @plainfielddentist
    @plainfielddentist Рік тому +6

    Excellent and helpful. Thank you to both!

  • @r.mcd2921
    @r.mcd2921 Рік тому +2

    One of the best interviews - thank you!

  • @doloresg1582
    @doloresg1582 Рік тому +7

    Excellent. Bravo. Thank you.

  • @kararaehsler3581
    @kararaehsler3581 Рік тому +4

    Oh wow! THis was SO GOOD!! Thank you, Chef AJ and Doug!

  • @Karenhypnotic
    @Karenhypnotic 3 місяці тому +1

    I love the simplicity! If it’s too complicated, it gets overwhelming.

  • @Sara-lf4fb
    @Sara-lf4fb 3 місяці тому +1

    I am a lot like Mr. Lerner, and I find his simplicity very refreshing and inspiring!

  • @grannygreen5451
    @grannygreen5451 Рік тому +2

    Flickering light or patterns can trigger migraines
    Love your show by the way😉

  • @b.h.s.
    @b.h.s. Рік тому +4

    What a great interview! Thanks Chef AJ

  • @robinclow8212
    @robinclow8212 Рік тому +4

    Fantastic interview. So inspirational. Great advice...if at first you don't succeed, try try again! Thank-you Chef AJ for another great program

  • @ximenezb
    @ximenezb 2 місяці тому +1

    So basically, I have to try again! What a lovely man.

  • @dboyd1651
    @dboyd1651 6 місяців тому +2

    As a person who is morbidly obese (I am 100lbs overweight) and I am highly addicted to sugar, eating out at restaurants, and processed foods, I had to include a small number of nuts in my day. Only because it is helping me to get "off" of the unhealthy food easier. However, I am seeing that as it gets easier to increase my WFPB foods, I am craving the nuts and seeds less.

  • @MISSPINKNEY45
    @MISSPINKNEY45 Рік тому +5

    Loved this guy! He simplified simple. I also concur with him that you cannot trust eating until you are comfortably full. Calories do matter, whether you count them or not - And he does. Great interview, so inspiring. One more thing, if I’m not mistaken, he basically cooks with a microwave only. Wow!

    • @DougLerner
      @DougLerner Рік тому +2

      Yes, basically just a microwave. Occasionally I might heat up some frozen veggies in a pan of water. But that's it. I actually tried my first InstantPot experiment yesterday (plugged it in for the first time in the 3 years since I bought it). The test to make sure it was operational worked, but my first attempt at cooking (just a few potatoes) failed and I ended up recooking them in the microwave.

    • @CastledarkDweller27
      @CastledarkDweller27 Рік тому +1

      @@DougLerner Uh-oh, now im scared to get mine out of the box.😵‍💫

    • @DougLerner
      @DougLerner Рік тому +1

      @@CastledarkDweller27 it’s OK. My second test the other day succeeded. All I did was increase the time from 10 minutes to 15 minutes.

  • @nazokashii
    @nazokashii Рік тому +3

    Wow, what a wonderful presentation and story! Was so lovely getting to meet Doug :) extra fun for me who have lived in Tokyo myself ^^ thank you so much, such a delight

  • @BabsW-k7b
    @BabsW-k7b Рік тому +2

    Terrific presentation!! Wonderful.

  • @lindawaldrum7361
    @lindawaldrum7361 Рік тому +5

    Good conversation. Aregato.

  • @paulahermes4941
    @paulahermes4941 Рік тому +2

    Very good, so enjoyed listening to his journey and tips, I now understand what I need to change, nuts and too many recipes may be my undoing, although all nice and healthy it's just too much for me now I am in my sixties, so will find some favourites and stick to a simpler diet, thank you chef AJ for amazing guests and information.

    • @CHEFAJ
      @CHEFAJ  Рік тому

      You're so welcome!

  • @AbbyD_TN
    @AbbyD_TN Місяць тому +1

    Thank you. This gives me hope.

  • @tombaron5607
    @tombaron5607 2 місяці тому +1

    I live in Thailand where rice is the foundation of the diet . Not all rice is created equal. 1 “tapee” (basically 1/3 cup cooked) of sticky rice is 160 calories. Jasmine rice 80 calories. Boiled rice (rice soup / congee) is 40 calories. Any Thai on a diet will choose boiled rice. Hard physical laborers and farm hands always eat the sticky rice (most calorically dense).

  • @marknolan2799
    @marknolan2799 Рік тому +1

    Interesting man and good speaker. Fascinating story.

  • @susanspratling
    @susanspratling Рік тому

    Wonderful information thank you!!

  • @antoncoetzee9996
    @antoncoetzee9996 Місяць тому +1

    Gr Gregar says you can eat a bit of nuts everyday ,definitely NOT a handfull,i eat nuts everyday sprinked on a huge salad for 3 years now,weight constant since it lost weight from 92 to 78 going wfpb, enjoy life and welldone🎉

  • @carlyblankevoort3856
    @carlyblankevoort3856 Рік тому +3

    Lovely man! Well done, you look so handsome and youthful! Very inspiring hour!

  • @lindaboyer4678
    @lindaboyer4678 Рік тому +3

    What an interesting fellow!

  • @frgrl3205
    @frgrl3205 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Chef AJ❣️

  • @timb7626
    @timb7626 Рік тому +1

    VERY INSPIRATIONAL!!!!!

  • @amberedwards8147
    @amberedwards8147 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent presentation, Doug. I resonate with your message to keep your diet simple. I don’t like cooking either. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to prep, I tend to think it isn’t worth the time. Thanks for pointing out the calorie density of nuts and seeds. I think that is something I need to pay attention to.

  • @MarinaMayCarstens
    @MarinaMayCarstens Рік тому +2

    Love this video! I do actually sometimes like to cook and follow recipes when I have the time, but mostly I do not like it at all. I just want to eat simple foods. Doug is inspiring! I'm going to be like Doug and lose a bunch of weight. :D I'm starting at 263 lbs.

  • @abbygailhavel3655
    @abbygailhavel3655 Рік тому +3

    So Great!

  • @ChristianNewsandInterviews
    @ChristianNewsandInterviews Рік тому

    Outstanding and interesting presentation!

  • @SheriAnne0711
    @SheriAnne0711 Рік тому

    I love success stories and this one was very good! I am making his salad dressing today!🤓🌸

  • @terribanks8633
    @terribanks8633 8 місяців тому +1

    What I needed!

  • @derkatzenfuerst6077
    @derkatzenfuerst6077 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for this presentation Doug, your journey is really inspiring!
    I really love how you found very easy and efficient ways of eating plant based meals.

    • @CHEFAJ
      @CHEFAJ  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @derkatzenfuerst6077
      @derkatzenfuerst6077 Рік тому

      @@CHEFAJ It really was! Thank you very much for broadcasting this!

  • @esthermuthoni8548
    @esthermuthoni8548 Рік тому +1

    Hello from nairobi kenya ... This is incrdible

  • @queenyanique1
    @queenyanique1 Рік тому +2

    What hurt my weight loss was boxed and bottled 100% organic juice and eating in between meals