PLANTSTRONG Podcast12 Mai 2022

Ep. 143: Chef AJ Shares the REAL Secrets of Weight Loss

Rip sings, dances, and raps with the legendary Chef AJ as they celebrate the 10th anniversary and re-release of her book, “Unprocessed - Revitalize Your Health with Whole Foods.”

Chef AJ shares:

Memories of meeting the Esselstyns for the first time
Her early TV appearances on Johnny Carson and the Gong Show as a comedian
How she accidentally created a daily YouTube talk show at the start of the pandemic that is now nearing 1000 daily live episodes!
Her own difficult health journey that is both gut-wrenching and inspiring for anyone seeking lasting change
Creating sustainable weight loss and why every day should be a "treat day"
Why calorie density unlocks the key to a healthy weight
Her favorite kitchen utensils and meals

Through humor, stories, and her gorgeous recipes, she knows how to educate about sustainable weight loss in a way that is both simple and yet so profound.

Episode Timestamps

10:45 Chef AJ’s Pandemic Pivot into a YouTube Star

13:40 Want to hear AJ's phone message?

15:10 What was it like to appear on Johnny Carson and the Gong Show?

18:50 Why Chef AJ prefers “plant-exclusive” over “plant-based”

20:38 The 10th Anniversary of Unprocessed is now available! What's new?

25:30 Chef AJ’s emotional backstory

31:20 Does she *really *love to cook?

34:14 Her Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss and Calorie Density Explanation

44:35 Rip and Chef AJ talk about The C’s of Ultimate Weight Loss Success

46:20 Finding the Why that Makes You Cry

50:22 Consistency - “You don’t need a cheat day because every day is a treat day.”

53:05 Compliance or adherence

54:45 Community - finding a buddy or a coach

1:01:10 What are Chef AJ’s must-haves for the kitchen?

1:04:00 What Chef AJ eats in a day

1:20:00 Her personal favorite recipes

Episode Resources

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Episode Webpage

Chef AJ's Website

Chef AJ's YouTube Channel

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Promo Music: Your Love by Atch License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0

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