Currently, about 70% of Americans are overweight or obese—and if trends continue, nearly half of the U.S. population could be classified as obese by 2030. Childhood obesity has also risen dramatically over the past 30 years, with 1 in 3 American children now considered overweight or obese. Obesity is associated with a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer.
If you're concerned about any of these issues, I invite you to join our monthly Weight Loss Support Group, which meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM EST.
Our group focuses on topics related to weight loss through a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle. You’ll hear inspiring success stories, learn from the latest research, receive tips for getting started and staying committed to WFPB living, and enjoy occasional cooking demonstrations.
About the Host:
Richard Hubbard lost over 150 pounds and has kept it off for over 9 years now. It was a journey he never thought he would be able to accomplish. Rich understands the struggle to lose weight and how stressful dieting can be. That’s why he wrote a book about his weight loss entitled A Plant Based Journey To Health. He hopes it will inspire others to never give up. Rich had many failed attempts to lose weight until he learned about the whole food plant-based way of eating.
Rich was amazed as much as anyone that he managed to keep it off. For all the years of being heavy, you would think he would have regained the weight by now. But, as he says in his book, he doubts he will ever have to worry about obesity again. This way of eating allows him to eat as much as he wants without resorting to counting calories. Rich would obsessively count calories and get discouraged and give up on other diet plans. That’s what he loves about the way he eats now... no counting!
He knows there are a lot of ads out there asking people to sign up for the latest dieting schemes. They are to be ignored, as they are all gimmicks. They may help you lose weight initially but it won’t be for the long term. Rich feels that the sustained weight loss that worked for him can work for anybody but it requires a lifestyle change. You cannot continue to eat the same foods that led to your obesity and health problems and expect to succeed. Personally, Rich did not lose any weight until he took a stand for my health.
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re ready to share or prefer to simply listen in. 🌱