My Vegan Body Transformation Story: Overweight to Underweight to Fit Mom

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This video has been a long time coming and I finally feel ready to share my body transformation story of essentially going from binge eating/drinking, to a 1,500 calorie-restrictive SAD diet, to an abundantly colorful 3,000+ calorie WFPB diet! To sum it up...
Changes I went through:
1) Overweight on the SAD (Standard American Diet)
2) "Skinny Fat" w/ high cholesterol on a "healthy" diet of 1,500 calories a day eating Lean Cuisine, Fiber One everything, and cold cut subs
3) Underweight on 1,500 calories a day on a whole foods plant-based diet (you can see not all calories are created equal)
4) Healthy, Happy, & Fit on 3,000+ calories a day as a vegan breastfeeding mom & plant-powered athlete
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@chondasaine4331 4 года назад

You are beautiful! I'm glad you found your balance. We as women have to support and not tear each other down. You have a great family and spirit! Keep looking forward and not backwards.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement!! I really appreciate it!!

@marynelson4477 4 года назад

Never be mad at yourself for making a mistake. Mistakes are often what sets us on the right track.

@melodyspoor3127 4 года назад

If you hadn't been through the hardest part, you would not have appreciated the place you got to. Never be ashamed of mistakes because life is about the journey.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

You are so right! Thank you for the reminder!

@vanamarkarian 4 года назад

100% right..

@ezramixvlogs 4 года назад

so true... I love this inspiring words.

@jordanbrascia3483 8 месяцев назад

You are being way too hard in yourself ❤ You were just a kid on her own for the first time.. You had a ton of company...we all did that in our early years of being on our own...be kind to yourself ❤ You are beautiful

@AB-nr8cu 4 года назад

Good for you lovely girl. I’m a 62-year-old woman I’ve only sorted this thing out in the past two or three years… over 45 years of eating disorders and misery I got there in the end but you sorted it out much sooner.Well done!❤️

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your support!

@chucknorrisbarbie3043 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing Erin. What you look like: your body, hair, makeup, etc, doesn't matter. You have a beautiful soul. That's what we all see. A gentle, kind, woman who is purposefully trying to better herself. That's a positive way to live and inspire.

@antoaleful 2 года назад

Your transparency is what this world needs. THANK YOU!!!

@EatMoveRest 2 года назад

So glad you feel that way! :)

@aylah1996 4 года назад

I love the way you explained things towards the end: "your body may be getting food, but it's not getting fuel". So simple but powerful to think about. I've been vegan for a few months now and I feel better than I ever have! Thank you for the content you put out, I am loving it so far!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

I’m so glad to hear that this video resonated with you!!!

@ScubedSandya 4 года назад

I suffered from uterine fibroids- a rather extreme case - for over 10 years and had four surgeries in that time- 2 fairly major. I used to have periods so bad that I would be severely anemic and had to get iron infusions at the hospital in order to recover enough for my next period- and then took some VERY strong hormones to force menopause until I had surgery. It was extremely an extremely difficult time and very difficult to deal with. After the last surgery, less than six months later my symptoms were starting to come back. I, by coincidence, decided to try being vegan (I follow the Starch Solution when possible), and my next period was SO MUCH BETTER that I knew there was no going back. Now when I have dairy, which I do once in a while, I get hives. Same with eggs. I've lost some weight (I still have work to do), but there is no doubt in my mind that this is a healthier way to go, and I wish more women who have issues with hormones / acne, etc would try it. I also got COMPLETELY off any hormones of any kind. My period is now regular. My hair started to improve once I got off the hormones, and now I have the great hair I had when I was younger again. It's been HUGE. I can't overstate the positive impact.

@kathysterndahl3134 4 года назад

That was amazing, Erin! It took a lot of guts to share all that, and you should be proud of what you have accomplished!

@lauriehoer8605 4 года назад

I'm 60 this year and have been WFPB for the past 10 years. My journey is similar to yours and it is awesome that you came to a WFPB lifestyle so early in your life! I wish I had know about it sooner in my life but all roads have led me to where I am and I'm totally happy about that! Life really is a journey and through it all, we've been able to raise our 4 children (mainly in Asia: China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan) to become awesome adults now and that's what's important to me. We've traveled the world, including all 7 continents, and appreciate all of the earth's beauties and love to hike, bike, ski and scuba dive. Now that we're at this stage, we can go on humanitarian missions and recently returned from 18 months in Egypt. A strong faith in God and gratitude for all we have is what makes us happy and keeps us going. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story! You are so brave!! Even though you don't know me, I enjoy following you and I just have to say, "I'm so proud of you!!" :)

@karareynolds772 4 года назад

What a wonderful fulfilling life you are having. You must be a great inspiration to your children 💗

@carrierainwater3678 4 года назад

I’m 50. Has going vegan helped with menopause. Cause I’m over this phase in my life. I have no issue going vegan full on. But does it help with meno?

@lauriehoer8605 4 года назад

@@carrierainwater3678 So many WFPB experts talk about how much it helps with menopause symptoms but honestly, I haven't completely found that to be true for me! I have found that following Menopause Taylor on RU-vid has been the best help for understanding how to handle the symptoms of menopause. Dr. Barbie Taylor is a OB/GYN who specializes in menopause and she provides a real education through her free videos. I have watched them all and highly recommend her videos!

@carrierainwater3678 4 года назад

Laurie Hoer thank you SO much. I will give that a try!!!!

@TC-fg4gz 4 года назад

@@carrierainwater3678 yes it helps having no animal hormones & progesterone/oestrogen changes with menopause. Agnus castus (Vitex) & Black cohosh are also great supplements to take for menopause.

@natalieann102 4 года назад

Oh Erin ❤️ you are so selfless to share this vid. Your journey is amazing and you are helping so many people!!!!! Sending love!

@hundtim 4 года назад

You go girl, I started my Journey when I was 50 years old, both my sons are vegans too. It feels so good. It is never to late to become healthier. 💕😉🥰 by the way I am 61 years old now.

@joy-annseale4462 3 года назад

Thank you for that ,I’m approaching 50 and I just started a vegetarian diet and hopefully going vegan one day but having doubt if it’s to little too late but you seems like you’re in a good place

@piakay 4 года назад

You‘re such a light. More influencers should open up about this. I love your videos. Love to you and your family!

@faitheagens8783 4 года назад

Loved hearing your story! I'm a 48 year young pescatarian. Your video is my motivation now for my vegan change and educating myself more. I started following you and can't wait to watch more! ♥️🤗

@annazilla 4 года назад

I don’t normally comment on videos but it broke my heart when you started crying, simply because I feel that you’ve changed for the good but you’ve allowed this one moment in your whole entire life to affect you as it has. Please forgive yourself for not knowing what you wanted in life. You were so young and still are so l believe you should accept that part of your life because of it you ended up where you are now. Happy, healthy and beautiful inside and out. Ps i totally have the issues with fiber, sooo I get it, but it’s OK. I’m a work in progress. And that’s the key to everything as I see it as long as we progress to healthy and choose the right things for our body we are doing what is needed.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I really appreciate it!!

@jeanettenejadi1777 4 года назад

"what your body is needed" ist to be listened. Your body has issue with fiber, then don't eat them.

@hazelmavros 4 года назад

Don't cry Erin you have helped a lot of people including me change their lives. I thank you and Dusty for this awesome channel ❤❤

@claireelliott9195 4 года назад

Gosh Erin, I have never wanted to reach out and hug someone as much as I did when I watched this video. Well done for sharing this, I have a similar story to tell from my late teens/early 20s at university (college) when I would eat cereal for breakfast and lunch, then a period of eating lots of white pasta and oils because it was quick to make and cheap. I am sure many people will identify with different parts of your journey. You have done so well and you continue to offer such an inspirational channel. I have personally learnt a lot about health and nutrition and tried foods that I have not tried before as a result of your content. A great big thank you from me x

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much Claire! I’m glad my story resonated with you! I had to share it because I knew it could help others!

@jennifermanzano2400 4 года назад

Erin, you just so inspired me to use the plant based diet to heal my anxiety! This channel is such a God send to me. And breastfeeding is so amazing for babe and mom...I nursed my little guy for four years! My weight was never a problem when nursing...

@gazrygames2481 4 года назад

You can give yourself permission to forgive yourself, Erin. Every part of your journey is important. Your past experiences help you have empathy with the people you’re helping now. Love this channel by the way.

@dianeagideon 4 года назад

You are so right. I think the world's biggest struggle is unforgiveness and mostly to themselves.

@carlypastore 4 года назад

spot on!! :-) sharing your story is a great way to help others and your vulnerability is courageous!

@jeannieappelhof1791 4 года назад

I absolutely agree. Well said.

@BettyHorn 4 года назад

Thank you for your story....I went from 240+ to 98 pounds before we learned I was allergic to animal products. We didn't know why I was losing so much weight and was sent to Shands Cancer Research hospital at the University of Florida. I was dying of severe malutrition (literally) and we didn't know why. Since going wfpb, I've regained my health....going on 5 years plant based and loving it. I understand your anxiety!

@betterworld4024 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. I am 55 years old, went vegan 28 years ago with my first baby - did the "Fit for Life" it was called by the Diamond couple. Made me loose a lot of weight and although I had two healthy babies within 22 months which I breastfed a long time as well, I was very skinny. I understand your fear of comments, Erin. After everyone around me nagging, I started eating "normally" again - what is normal after all - and gained weight. However, I seem to have a natural tendency to be at least veg if not vegan. Vegan probably because I do not have access to fresh, unspoilt produce (I live on a remote island), and the commercial stuff disgusts me. The idea of animals being tortured, the environment being completely polluted by packing and transporting for us to consume products that comes from unhappy creatures who have been treated with hormones and antibiotics is just not going down well with me. Having said this, I am struggling with my weight for 2 years now. Originally, it started off with what they call "cancer" in my stomach. I have my own opinion about the whole thing which I will not go in depth here. I went plant-based again right away, cutting out the little animal products I did (love my cheese). Lost nearly 30kg's on 1,78m (sorry I am metric) and at 51kg's, definitely underweight. However, I do feel good and know that my weight will change again. I did everything naturally and eventually and very slowly feel better. A lot of work on my thoughts as well, without this, you cannot make it. We can poison ourselves from inside and this is the advice I would like to give you, Erin: please distance yourself emotionally from your body image. Do not put too much emphasize on it. You are doing what you "should" do, fair enough. But you must do what is good for you, and by judging this, you should be free from all emotions related to your body. There are techniques for that, I am sure you will find out. If you have a hard time doing this, the problem goes further and you have to go more in-depth. The experience I made is that I am being loved even if I do not "produce" or achieve anything great, which is a wonderful feeling. However, it can be a painful process, too, but it is very rewarding in the end, freeing you from any emotional stress, and completely liberating you. Well done for what you do, thank you!

@karendemare7031 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story! You always seem so perfect so it’s nice to know you are a normal person. I eat mostly Whole Foods but sweets are hard for me to cut out. I’m at a healthy weight but could definitely lose 5-10 pounds. I need you to make more videos for inspiration lol!

@lisamerritt979 4 года назад

I was looking back on Facebook memories this morning and found a picture of myself from 3 years ago. I have lost 125 lbs since then. I’m really happy about that and feel so much better but my body makes me very sad. I’m 48 so there is the natural sagging from age going on but it is exaggerated by my extreme weight loss.

@kelseys793 4 года назад

You did amazing to get your health back on track.

@ms.one-town901 4 года назад

Lisa Merritt you should be so very proud of yourself. I know I am. Job well done sis! 💯👏🏾♥️👍🏾👊🏾

@mirandajackson511 4 года назад

Huge accomplishment! That's amazing! BRAVO to you!

@kaytlynngriem480 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I struggled with orthorexia and anorexia as a teenager. I was slowly killing myself and was hospitalized for a while at one point. I found veganism and it saved me!! I finally felt good eating and became healthier and happier than ever. I was told I had damaged myself so much I wouldn't be able to get pregnant...but here I am with a healthy happy six month old and had a perfect pregnancy and birth. Thank you again for sharing and I seriously love your channel ❤️

@tashaherlofsky717 4 года назад

Thank you for this video, Erin. I cried with you--I've struggled with weight/restricting issues. I am now 27 whole food plant based almost 4 years, not restricting, not being too hard on myself, loving the journey and never felt better! You are such an inspiration! Sending love to you and your family!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Wonderful! I am so happy to hear all of that!!!

@marykaren7542 4 года назад

Awe, Erin.... don't be so hard on yourself about your college years. You were young. We've all been young and foolish. Breaks my heart to see you shed a tear.

@andreawilliams2386 4 года назад

Yes, lighten up dear!

@lahodnet 4 года назад

Yes! Just a normal healthy young woman in college. Not sickly obese. I was expecting the photos to be 300 lbs or something.

@muellermetal 4 года назад

You are so amazing and have nothing to be ashamed of because you have learned so through your past. You are an inspiration to me and so many people. You are beautiful inside and out!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thanks Mindy! You are so right!☺️🙏

@lindaferrigan3220 4 года назад

Erin you are so inspirational !! Thanks for sharing your story & being so honest... Keep doing what you're doing & being such a strong woman. Much Love & Respect xxx

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Awe thanks a million!🙏🙏🙏

@vidaloca7337 3 года назад

Shoot girl! When you cried .. you made me cry.... your story LITTERALLLY opened my eyes! Starting slowly to change my life one day at a time!

@EatMoveRest 3 года назад

Awe I’m so glad this video had a positive impact on you! ☺️♥️🙏

@nikolefordering6921 4 года назад

This is BRAVE... This is honesty, vulnerability, and something that is attainable.... THANK YOU!!!! Such a perfect video 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤

@wangarikamau1118 4 года назад

Oh honey, you're beautiful inside and out😘😘 I'm so sorry that some memories make you cry but just know you're inspiring thousands of young women out here, me included. Watching you all the way in Kenya and I watch you, Dusty, Max and Bo and feel so refreshed! Thank you Erin and we love you😊😊

@amandagloverart2425 4 года назад

hugs... everyone's been there one way or another

@LM-dg1hl 4 года назад

This is a beautiful testimony-so honest and sincere. Thank you for baring your soul to us. ☮️

@Jane-op6qy 4 года назад

Absolutely 💜

@asipheyakobi2716 7 месяцев назад

So true!

@maryegerton6848 4 года назад

This is the best video I’ve ever seen. I have a disgusting relationship with food. I can’t seem to get it together. I’m 62 years old and still struggle. I’ve had a gastric bypass, done the 700 calorie a day diet during the seventies, was vegan for two years and lost weight, but I ate processed stuff, and now I’m off it eating everything. Meat, cheese, you name it. I know better, but I do it anyway. I’m trying to understand it but I can’t. It’s like I hate myself or something. When you cried, I started to cry too, which surprised me. Writing this comment, I am crying too. You are a lovely, caring person and I thank you for sharing this story. You are a beautiful person inside and out. You are well on your way to finding your inner peace. 💚

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind words and your support, Mary. It really means a lot to me...more than you know! Our relationship with food is a tumultuous one, for many of us, but I've learned to be grateful to have any at all, and to use it to nourish me from the inside out! Think if before every bite, we could all ask ourselves, is this helping me or hindering me? That small question has helped me a ton!

@maryegerton6848 4 года назад

EatMoveRest thankyou so much 💚

@MrRichieface 4 года назад

@@maryegerton6848 I have a disgusting relationship with food too, total junk food addict but vegan, only just switched to my WFPB diet for about a month now and it's going good, have a cheat day on Sunday atm so I don't relapse but plan to phase it out, education is totally key! knowing little fundamentals helps a tone, its overwhelming at first but after time it starts to make sense over time, some good resources are nutritionfacts.org, mic the vegan on youtube, some plant-based doctors like Dr Greger, Dr Goldner, Dr Esselstyn, Dr Barnard, Dr Klaper to name a few are good to listen to, you'll find the rest with these bunch. Also learning about why we have these addictions has really helped me to get over the junk food, a book called The Pleasure Trap really helped me on that, Stared using cronometer.com has helped to select the correct foods to get all the good stuff in and learn about macronutrients of particular foods, eating till full with WFPB makes this easier and im healthy losing weight while feeling good at the same time and not hungry, with some education and mental will power u'll get past it, I was annoyed at myself as I was learning all this but still making the bad choices, I was my worst enemy for such a long time but I eventually got over it, like the lady says patience and persistence, u got it ✌️

@underthemermaidmoon 4 года назад

Mary Egerton - you are not alone! 66 yrs old here and my journey with food has been tumultuous! I know i will always struggle! Peace to you!

@Oilofmercy 4 года назад

@@MrRichieface well done

@laurieanne9712 4 года назад

The wind chimes in the background sounded like it was cheering you on!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Hehe love that!!

@natekell2469 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story! You are beautiful and look healthy! I have recently gone WFPB for health reasons and a lot of what you shared about your symptoms have been the same for me. I’ve had asthma since I was a child and have been on inhalers since then, but within a week of going plant based, I was off all medications. I can breathe! Lots of other issues clear up for me as well... brain fog, migraines, allergies, PCOS, body aches, dermatitis and other stuff. I am in the process of a transformation and hope to make a video on that in a few months. Eating WFPB, drinking a gallon of water a day, and weight training with heavy weights is making a tremendous impact on my health and body! I really appreciate you sharing your story, it is inspiring! 💗

@AmandaNazzalCreative 4 года назад

girl dont be mad at yourself!! everything is a learning experience and everything in your past brought you to where you are today. thank you for openly and courageously sharing your journey with us. what an honor!!

@VeronicaVeeTV 4 года назад

Ur honesty is REFRESHING!!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you SO MUCH!

@Deactivated73 3 года назад

She is so gorgeous. Body goals. Can't believe she has such a nice body with a kid. I'm inspired.

@EatMoveRest 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ACG321 4 года назад

You inspire me to do better! We went plant based July 15, 2019 and have made vast improvements to our lifestyle and health. My college to now story is very similar to yours except I’ve always been obese. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are beautiful inside and out 🤩

@WillowFarmstead 4 года назад

This video was beautiful. I was nervous seeing you so thin, but would never comment I'm not sure why people think that's okay. I'm so proud of you it was so brave to make this video and post it. My vegan journey began after having my first daughter and realized omg that's what milk is 😲 I'd been vegetarian for 6 years. After 1.5 years of not eating a healthy vegan diet I went back to vegetarian as I wasn't feeling well at all. I got pregnant again and was passing out and feeling weak and after finally incorporating more protein into my diet, I finally feel so much better and while I'm far from whole foods plant based still, I feel 100x better. I do think protein is one of those things that gets a bad wrap from vegans, but the truth is no two people are the same and you need to eat in a way that is sustainable and makes you feel good. Anyway this video was beautiful, I'm so happy for you and your family 💗they deserve to have you happy and healthy and so do you :)

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much, Emily! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and that you’re thriving on plants! Appreciate you!

@ravincent2806 4 года назад

Just wanted to mention that I don't think protein gets a bad reputation from vegans. I think people tend to think they can't get enough protein in a vegan diet, but it's so not true! I use the warrior brand protein powders and eat leafy greens, legumes and nuts, to get PLENTY of protein since I do weight training and yoga as well.

@cfitness8943 4 года назад

Awww just remember Romans 8:28 What the devil means for bad, god uses it for good. If you didn’t go through that, you wouldn’t be where you needed to be! God bless you & your family 🙏🏻💖

@itskalledkarma78 4 года назад

Amen

@christthelord91 3 года назад

Awesome!!

@jenniferbrown4849 3 года назад

I can relate with you in regards to your journey. I have been vegan for over 4 years. Still suffering from depression. Im working on it. Thank you for sharing your story. ♥️

@sarrachadli1778 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing Erin, i am a specialist of the yoyo diet unfortunately...

@ceciliaolivieri4086 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience Erin! It’s very brave of you! 💗

@jessicalynch6830 4 года назад

This video is what finally made me subscribe to your channel. I have watched many of your videos in the last couple of years, and listening to your story and how closely it resinates with mine has finally caused me to press that button. All that is left to say is...... THANK YOU

@rosiesturgeon7616 4 года назад

Hi Erin. I came upon your video just by scrolling. I watched the whole video and found it to be very inspiring and real. Your journey through life, along with the ups and downs resonates with so many of us. I’m so happy you worked through the ups and downs and came out on top. You have a beautiful family. Your baby is absolutely adorable. What a blessing. You are beautiful. Keep up the good work. The results are encouraging and helpful to us all.

@joyfulgal777 4 года назад

You look so healthy and beautiful! Thank you for making this video. I went plant-based later in life and I wish I had started at your age, I did so much damage to my body! I'm 50 and workout and eat a very similar diet. The food is so pure that I can eat approx. 2600 calories a day, give or take, and maintain the lowest weight of my adult life! I agree, a calorie is definitely not a calorie.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Wow! So glad to hear you’ve experienced amazing results as well!! Thanks for your kind words!

@azuriwhitlock 4 года назад

Totally tripping out on how relatable your story is. It just shows that despite the differences of ethnicities and body types, we are all at base, human beings.

@davenic1669 4 года назад

I just came across your video since it popped up as a recommendation. Fantastic story! I just started eating Whole Foods myself, getting away from processed and so far I feel so much better. I ate nothing but fast food for years and hated myself for it. But now, things are changing. I’m not sure if I could do the whole vegan thing but maybe my mind will change down the road. Thanks for sharing your history with food and I wish you the best on your journey.

@Gerald-f8o 12 часов назад

Another fantastic story I'm crying too so I'm on board

@missk4934 4 года назад

Please also share your experience and recommendations for natural birth control methods!!

@adriennedaulnis4274 4 года назад

So brave to tell about your ups and downs, maybe especially the mental/emotional challenges. It is a journey we're all on. Thank you!

@mychaelklajic68 4 года назад

Thank you for mentioning being kind to each other. We should be here to support each other.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Absolutely! Amen to that!

@betzib8021 4 года назад

This is wonderful because those of us who have health problems ONLY listen to people who hav overcome adversity. We never listen to people who hav had smooth sailing. Thank you for this! And you look absolutely great by the way.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you thank you! So glad this was helpful!♥️

@28peruvian 4 года назад

Stay strong girl. There are no such a thing as bad or shameful experiences...but instead lessons we learn throughout our journey. If you hadn’t experienced the ups and downs of leaving plant base clean lifestyle, you wouldn’t have been where you currently are. You look amazing! I, my self am trying to get back in shape. I used to run and workout but stopped because it was difficult to juggle motherhood and trying to get back in shape. ❤️

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you for your words of encouragement! You’re so right!!🙏🙏🙏

@sarrachadli1778 4 года назад

Can you please the period video ? Thanks !

@luckyme2463 4 года назад

Hey Erin ! Your story is so real and nothing you have to feel sorry about. You are such a beautiful woman and your body looks great. 💞👍💯

@mistystrickland32 3 года назад

Great video. I got off meat almost 2 weeks after watching what the health on Netflix. And started probiotics as well. I'm not much of a dairy person but I have not turned completely vegan yet. I had digestive issues but I can tell a big difference my stomach feels so much better. I was never over weight but gained a lot when I got pregnant. That was 12 years ago. I lost most my weight but not where I wanna to be because of my eating habits. I'm doing great so far with my food change and feel better already. I reccomend people to watch what the health and there is another documentary on Netflix as well. I forgot what it is called but a UFC fighter is doing the documentary it is great as well.

@EatMoveRest 3 года назад

So glad to hear you made the switch!

@nicolepalermo2050 Год назад

This touched my heart so deeply and of course I cried along with you. So much of this resonates with me, thank you for sharing your story and helping to educate us on the facts about plant based eating and whole foods... I have struggled the last 7 years with gaining weight, grief, menopause, life's ups and downs with some hardships.. and with the weight gain feeling uncomfortable not like myself. Floundering a bit too with it all. I am excited to have found your channel, and to learn more. You are absolutely beautiful and transparent, I am happy you found your balance and healthy lifestyle. Amazing! xoxo

@malaplava4865 Год назад

Oh sweet lady you made me cry as i see myself in you and your journey like mine is very similar. Sending you and your family lots of love ❤️

@EatMoveRest Год назад

So glad you could identify with me!🙏💚

@jodiheck4167 4 года назад

Sweetie, if I could say 1 thing to you it would be ... your time in college was part of your learning journey, without our own perception of failure we don't change, therefore, be thankful for that time, it has lead you to this beautiful gift you share with all. You are absolutely an inspiration to countless individuals... Stay on your path have a great day

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Awe thank you so much, you are so right. Appreciate your kind words!!

@chengfusaechao7243 4 года назад

I would purchase your BOOK if you were to ......Write a VeganBook Health&Nutrition..& by the way thanks for your Inspiring Story..

@marya7621 4 года назад

Don't be so hard on yourself . We are all young and did things we wish we hadn't. Just know it made you who you are today. I wish I would have opted for your way of eating over a gastric sleeve. You look awesome and so radiant. Think I will start watching your past and present videos. Thank You for making us think.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! You are so right!

@mashagalibova8329 4 года назад

Doesn’t matter what people say or think it’s your life and nobodyelses do what’s best for you !!! We are all looking for our way I am glad you found yours!!!! Thanks for sharing

@EmilyFShockley 4 года назад

Nursing both my babies (8 years apart) always took off all the baby weight and then some! I was so scared to give it up after number 2 was done that I pumped and donated milk for several months. The benefits to the momma's body is such a sweet bonus to giving your babe the best nourishment. (Disclaimer: new subscriber and Nebraska girl) :)

@ajaleerosehill2797 2 года назад

I’m so grateful for your vulnerability and your strength. You are truly beautiful, inside and out, own your power, light, and love 💚✨🌺🌞🌈✨💕

@katherinefielder3415 4 года назад

I've been body shamed for (in other people's opinion) being underweight.

@abundantlyblessed9201 4 года назад

I am back on my healthy plant-based journey. A year ago I had gained back all the weight I lost but now that I'm back on track I'm slowly losing again. The main reason being for health concerns and preventative care and not to have a "beach body"" and fit into smaller sizes (too old for that). I've had family members say ''you're getting skinny" and I want to just punch something because the tone in their voice is not complimentary but negative. I can relate a bit to what you're going through.

@laurierios6646 Год назад

🌸Thank you for helping to provide the words for some of the feelings I can’t express. Perseverance and patience are what I will work on as I take one meal at a time! Have a blessed day🌸

@quinnfrigeri4733 4 года назад

Oh. My. God. Erin I have never heard someone voice the same past struggle between gut issues, fiber addiction, etc. When I was at my sickest before going to residential, I used to try to describe to my therapists that, "I planned my entire day/life around making sure I pooped in the morning." It sounds absurd but I felt that my entire mood and mental wellbeing depended on whether or not I could "feel good" in my stomach, and if my digestion was funky, I felt that my entire body was messed up. I was absolutely OBSESSED with fiber. I would bring a fiber tortilla out to restaurants or wherever I was eating so that I could add it to my meal. Anyway thanks for sharing you story-- I thought I was the only one who had gone through such a weird fixation on gut issues/wellness. **EDIT: I went to the only vegan welcoming Residential Treatment Center in the US until it closed this year. Most residential treatment centers view veganism as "part of your disorder". Totally unhelpful and it can make things worse. I am so grateful I was able to heal at a center that accepted and supported my choice of eating for compassion. The chef came up with all kind of yummy alternatives, such as coconut milk ice cream and pulled "pork" jackfruit sandwiches! Going vegan halted the pain in my lumbar spine from a degenerative spinal condition.

@spl8017 4 года назад

Hi. I am so glad I read your comment! My husband struggles with spinal stenosis, and hurniated disks L4,5 &7. He has the marker for arthritis, and inflammation, along with degenerative disease. He is in chronic pain, and it is so sad. Especially because he is so young. I am slowly working my way into a plant based diet. I would love for him to join me on this journey. Your comment has encouraged me. Do you have any tips or suggestions? I really want him to enjoy life again😭. I am so very happy that this lifestyle change has helped you! ❤

@waynestrong1008 3 года назад

THANK YOU for being so open and honest about your journey. Your whole family looks so healthy. as for myself i just decided to cut meat and dairy from my food intake. Its been about 2 weeks now and already i feel the difference. why dont more doctors talk about this way of eating. i was having constant chest heaviness. headaches, and some light headed panic attacks . for years i was having these symptoms, and never got a good explanation from any doctors. already since eliminating meat and dairy, my symptoms are mostly gone im still learning about clean eating and i am adding more variety all the time . i really appreciate your videos, as they seem honest and from the heart, again, Thank you soo much for sharing with us.

@EatMoveRest 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing a piece of your journey as well! So glad this video was relatable to you! :)

@lenid.99 4 года назад

Your story is amazing. I also lost a serious amount of bodyweight over the last 2.5 years (22.5kg to be exact). I started in January of 2018 by eating less. In January of 2019 I started going to the gym but I didn't go regularly because it was so expensive. In January of 2020 I started running, quit it in April of 2020 because I started cycling, now I'm back at running again (running every day) and I'm cycling if the weather is good and I have time for a 2 or more hour bike ride. I don't stand on my scale anymore just because my scale doesn't tell me the bodyfat to musle ratio. I look at myself and if I feel good than this is all that matters. I'm leading towards a 100% vegan diet but I'm currently circa 80% vegan. Trying to be 100% vegan by the end of 2020. Have a nice day and stay as you are because that is perfect😊greetings from germany🇩🇪

@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405 4 года назад

Anna-Lena Deppler watch EARTHLINGS and DOMINION. once you become vegan for the animals, you can never go back to cruelty. Living as cruelty free as possible has made my life complete. Such a wonderful way to live. Best of luck. ❤️🌱❤️

@barbarashirland9078 4 года назад

I think you look GREAT! Love your videos. Inspiring!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Thanks a bunch!!

@juliepitchford7324 4 года назад

Wow this was so raw and when you got upset I got upset too. You totally have changed for the better. Don't beat yourself up about the past I guess most people who go off to college live a life of binging. Love all your videos sending love ❤️❤️❤️

@wendygreene682 4 года назад

Thank-you for your video. You look amazing and are an inspiration to me. I'm pretty much vegan I had to move last week and ate the way I used to and felt horrible so back to vegan for me.

@Matt-je1ck 4 года назад

Wow, a powerful and heartfelt story Erin- Thank you so much for sharing such a personal journey you can be sure it's gonna help others who are in similar situations :)

@susanjohnson8984 4 года назад

I'm sorry for your sadness but don't you think it made you get smart faster. Be kind to yourself. You're doing wonderful things you can be proud of and youthful naivity should be forgiven. You look beautiful.

@nataliiab.7334 4 года назад

“Skinny -fat“ - exactly how I describe myself.Everyone thinking that I am in normal weight but I know that all my fat inside.

@alicepelvin4630 4 года назад

Nataliia B. Same, working on it 😌

@nataliiab.7334 4 года назад

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@benshapirosforeskin7051 4 года назад

eat more meat. standard american diet is 70% plant based. The women in this video lost weight and will only lose more and more and more until she withers away and dies, silently in the night, alone.

@angeldream1 4 года назад

@@benshapirosforeskin7051 lol. That's so not true just Google vegan body builders you're wrong. I have gained weight since going vegan over a yearago. I was not eating enough because animals products made me sick.

@lifetobelived9102 4 года назад

I’ve never been overweight by much maybe 10-15 pounds at 50. I have really high cholesterol and just found out I have a fatty liver. That was found accidentally while getting a scan for something else. So I literally have fat inside. What’s the first thing they tell you to do with a fatty liver? Lose weight. The doctor looked at me and knew that was not on the table. I do need to be fit and lose 5 pounds to help things along.

@agnesmaring2825 4 года назад

I have been there too. Overweight( flapper nickname) too skinny( Bonnie) and now I’m healthy fit mum.

@heathervanhoof8549 4 года назад

Erin, I so appreciate you being open. We all have struggles (even daily) and always will. I had bulimia for 7 years back in my teens into young adulthood. I thank our God that I was able to stop with His help. I'll always be weight conscious but in a much healthier way. I love the way the vegan diet helps with mental clarity and that you can eat so much more and literally feel better. I've been on every diet, you name it...tried everything and this way of eating/lifestyle is the answer! It makes sense period. I never thought I would become vegan/raw for most part, until I started watching Dr. Morse, Dan McDonald, Kristina Fully Raw and your channel. It's the answer, it works, and it's not a diet. It's a way of super nutrition. One day at a time for all of us. None of us are perfect. You are such a genuine person...if someone can't see that, so be it. Your passion for this way of eating/optimal health is inspirational! So inspirational, I plan to take my first class online with Dr. Morse. Thank you from my heart Erin. Many blessings to you and yours... I love wearing my EAT, MOVE, REST gear and thank you for that as well!

@sarahjames5849 4 года назад

But your college life obviously made you stronger!! No shame! Great video :) thank you :)

@cricketgurl1963 4 года назад

Erin, thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. I watched your video while sitting at my desk at work binge eating yet again after promising myself I would "start over tomorrow". But that never lasts and the binge eating continues. I feel terrible about myself and who I am at this point in my life, at 57 and worried about my health. I've gained 40 pounds in the last 6 years and after watching your video and listening to your story, I truly feel inspired to start making changes to my life and working toward being vegan and eating a healthy plant-based life. Thank you for sharing your story and being an inspiration.

@ashtonfinkenbinder7233 9 месяцев назад

Ugh you are the sweetest. I totally cried when you started crying lol you still look cute after crying. I am so going to learn all of this

@joangrant5857 4 года назад

Oh goodness you had me tearful. I could be your grandma and you are an inspiration to me! I'm still trying to figure out my life and your way ahead of me! My husband and I are over weight and following your channel to a better life style with our eating and health. You have helped us honey and who knows how many others. God Bless❤

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Awe thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm so glad our channel is helping you to be happier and healthier! :)

@JenMarco 3 года назад

You should feel grateful that you figured it out when you were so young and before you were riddled with autoimmune diseases. I lost decades of my life to illness. I’m 48 and I just figured it out.

@barbaralowry6280 4 года назад

Quit beating yourself up; you are beautiful. I am 61 and just in the last few years have started to really associate what I eat with my health. I have lost over 100 lbs, but have a ways to go and I found your video inspiring.

@ameisherry 4 года назад

You are so great and strong 💪 :) not everyone can step outside of the boxes 📦 and completely change from the inside out and you did it :) I find myself gain weight with plenty of sweet fruits included :) if you really want to gain weight maybe give it a try :) and I’m lazy cat 🐱 which means I don’t exercise 😂 that’s why I gain weight, oh btw I’m a vegan 🌱 too :) you are not alone

@jessicamoore1034 4 года назад

I am in tears and when you broke down, I really did too. You are such an inspiration and so beautiful and positive. Don't be ashamed or apologize for the time in your life where you were young...you grew from it and it is ok to make mistakes and learn. I want to hug you!

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Awe thank you for your kind words and support! I really appreciate it!🙏

@TheINFP_Diary Год назад

I feel it too love, not with just food and treating my body the way I did, but also with nicotine addiction, after I got past that the raw foods just naturally gravitated towards me. Be proud of yourself for making the improvements, and never, look back.

@nikkivandervelde7629 4 года назад

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story! You are such an inspiration to me and so many others 🥰

@leelee6395 3 года назад

Also there is a holistic natural path who you may appreciate. Her name is Barbara O’Neil.

@missk4934 4 года назад

Your journey is so relatable!! Thank you SO MUCH for daring to be vulnerable and sharing your story💙🙏🏼👏🌱💫

@cr3062 3 года назад

Becuz you've been thru the whole spectrum on this..you can relate to and help alot of people!!

@Katyayay 4 года назад

I'm currently at the overweight to skinny fat stage, full of anxiety/depression, gut issues, fatigue, and feeling so lost. Thank you for this video, it really makes me feel both comforted yet hopeful

@luizag123 4 года назад

hey I dont know if youve ever heard of cognitive behavioural therapy, but its a type of therapy that really helps with anxiety, depression and emotional eating

@RoxyCherryRozy 4 года назад

Keto. IF. Fermented food. No veganism

@Katyayay 4 года назад

@@luizag123 thank you, that's definitely something I'm going to do once things open up :)

@anir8023 4 года назад

Luiza Gallas nothing beats emotional stuff like anxiety panic attacks like carnivore or keto diet , works instantly

@jeanettenejadi1777 4 года назад

I had all this issues on omnivore and vegan diet too. A meat based diet was what helped me at the end after struggling for years.

@mariefalk5176 4 года назад

Awsome video.Have been there ups and downs in weight.Unfortunately I live in Quarantine since 3 months in Stockholm Sweden.Cannot go to the gym at all...miss that...Its so easy to lose exercising.Sitting at home...Please some videos exercise tips for us.I am on plantbased diet.

@katesierra7471 4 года назад

Wow! This is such a moving video. I appreciate you honesty and vulnerability as you share your journey. This has really lit my fire to continue down the path of WFPB. Thank you for being you 💛💛💛🍉🍉🍉

@gruszkayogi 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your story :) I first heard about you guys on the Melissa Ambrossini show, and thought I had to check your RU-vid channel out. I have gone through a very similar transformation as you. My journey has been a wild one, so similar.... going from obsessive eating patterns and disordered eating and binge drinking in uni (as well as the crazy fitness stuff) to then completely changing my outlook on food and using it as medicine. It's been an incredible journey and the power of nutrition has been so inspirational for me. Like you said, food is the portal for lifestlye overhaul! I'm now a vet and transitioning to a holistic practice where I'll be able to implement everything I have learned on my journey to people's pets :) Always great to hear other people's success and transformation stories. Well done, you are glowing now!

@MariaPerez-sm2dy 4 года назад

Your video caught my attention especially when you commented on irregular periods. My daughter suffers from that. I am wondering if you already made that video? I forwarded this video to her but would like her to see the one you said you were going to be doing. Please let me know if its been done. Really interested in watching it.

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Hi! I have not yet made that video but my plan is to do it sometime within the next month!!

@themadoliefamily4738 Год назад

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story. I have heart issues and many symptoms. I've always wanted to go Whole Foods, plant based and it's so much easier now than it was years ago but I don't even know where to begin. It's so overwhelming to me. I am married with 5 kids and after 38 years of eating the SAD, I am afraid it's too late and bad habits will never go away. You are very inspiring and I hope to go Whole Foods plant based very soon for my health.

@EatMoveRest Год назад

How did it go Marita, did you sweat??

@rorygilmore1924 4 года назад

YOU LOOK AMAZING! Don't worry about the haters.

@dianaott2662 4 года назад

I am so proud of you! Yes I got teary eyed. I have been eating wfpb for 18 days now. I love it! Where has it been all my life? I will be 52. I am having fun with it! I will never stop. I feel so great and so much energy! I love watching your videos. You are so inspiring! I look forward to many more! Thank you for sharing! 🙋‍♀️👍🍊🥭🥬🥦🥗🍎🍓🥕🥒🍆🍿🍠🥤🥫🌯🥔🥑🍇🍉🍍🥝🌶 🍌 I love banana nice cream! Happy 4th 🎆

@EatMoveRest 4 года назад

Awe so glad you enjoyed the vid and that you’ve found this lifestyle to be fun and enjoyable so far! Best wishes to you!!

@samanthafyndlow3345 4 года назад

Aaww Hun don't cry you've inspired me to go back to plant based after 20 yes and Ive been drinking your green smoothie everyday and wow what a change it has made. I sleep better, I have sooooooo much energy it's unreal!! But the real difference that it has made in my life is my chronic migraines have gone. So thank you x

@MelissaWunsch-t2t Год назад

this helped me SO much! I may not have the same exact story as yours but I've always been on the skinnier side. Just recently I've seen my body take on weight that I've never had before, mainly in my mid section. I am in my mid 30s and in April decided I needed to do something about it not only for me but for my husband and 3 kids. I also recently in Sept 2021 lost my dad with covid pneumonia who also had Agent Orange from his service in Vietnam. Losing my dad has taken on a toll on my physical body, my mental state and emotional state. The only thing I really had intact was my spiritual state. I believe in Jesus and that my dad is in Heaven with Him! I have grieved over losing him the way he went for a very long time. With all of these factors I knew that I had to start taking care of myself even better. My husband and I have been vegans since getting married in 2008. So plant based has never been my problem. I just wasn't eating right for my body type and not incorporating raw foods. Going for the packaged vegan snacks and sugar was my go to for most of last 15 years of our marriage. Now, after my husband and I started to work out - he found your husband, Dusty which in turn he introduced me to you. You have been a huge inspiration to me. IN last 2 months I have lost 8 pounds and still counting! I too also have painful and irregular periods. So I am on my own journey to figuring out what foods my body needs to start healing. I must say, I cried when you started crying! You are such a sweet soul and you have the same personality as me. Keep up all the amazingness! You are changing so many lives! Your story is an inspiring testimony! Much Love, Erin!

@EatMoveRest Год назад

Awe I’m so glad this video spoke to you on so many levels! It sounds like we have much in common…and it’s not often that the fellas find our channel first, so that’s super cool to hear! I’ll be sure to share that with Dusty!! Thanks for being here!🫶🏻