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I was already eating plant-based and I didn’t take part in the detox part of it so it wasn’t a big change. That said, I was suffering with terrible digestive issues and through this program I made HUGE progress. A combination of probiotics, plant enzymes, reducing fluid intake during meals and slowing down has done the trick for me. I am SO grateful. Angela did a great job fielding all the questions and the manual/forum was a great resource. It was worth every penny for me! Thank you so much!

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I was already vegan or vegetarian, wanted to learn the right way to balance nutrients lost about 10-15 pounds. More importantly, I jump started long-term changes to the way I eat. I plan to continue to eat the right foods, in the right combinations, and utilize responsible portion control! Thanks Angie!!

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I only lost 3 lbs but feel much leaner. No health issues but after the first few days I felt amazing and full of energy. I did not meditate or do yoga which in hindsight I should have. I loved this program, changed my life and how I look at food. It has helped me make better choices and I now have healthy balanced snacks at the ready. I do not like keeping a food journal after the first week as it makes eating a drag for me. I feel like once I know the right choices I can run with it!

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I’ve noticed that I’m happy with oatmeal in the morning, it used to be toast and coffee. I’ve also been able to kick the one cup a day coffee habit (those first few weeks were difficult). The most positive change is dairy. As a vegetarian for the past year I was heavily leaning on cheese, butter and ice-cream and now that I’ve kicked that I’m feeling really good.

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This is my first introduction to plant based eating and I loved it! I lost a few pounds, feel great and I am looking forward to continuing to eat this way. I am doing yoga, meditating… surprising myself with all the new healthy habits I have added. I highly recommend this program!

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I lost 5 lbs but also lost inches and swelling. my overall diet is improved and I find myself having more energy and sleeping much better. I feel the difference in my hair (though I realize part of that can be hormones too).

I wasn’t sure what I needed or what would work for me. I listened when I could and read everything usually the links too and learned a great deal. I followed the program about 80%. I have been going through some medical issues and at this point I am “pre-diabetes” with also a possible diagnosis of “celiac” and “hormone imbalance” but we are monitoring my blood sugar levels and food intake in a log to give me a better idea of my issues.

While diabetes and Celiac disease are a big part of my day to day life (my father and daughter), I myself have not dealt with it for me. The Vegan Challenge taught me a lot and also seemed to work for me. I am able to incorporate it into my lifestyle on a much more prevalent level. I am comfortable and I like it and I have lost 5 lbs. I need to incorporate more personal time for exercise so I need to re-evaluate and find a better balance of my responsibilities of work, ranch, children and parental care for my elderly parents. I have been a widow for 13 years and I am only 50 so I simply have to re-organize my time.

Overall, I loved it! Thank you for an excellent experience.

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I was looking for two things, which I achieved
1) Better health – I wanted to get rid of problems with regularity and head-aches.
2) Be a plant-based eater with balance (carbs and enough proteins).
Great program!

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Lost 10lbs, learned to eat without dairy and eggs! Amazing veganism is demystified. Actually spent less on food and wasted a lot less by planning.

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I lost a solid 3 lbs, and would have lost more had I been consistent with exercising. Have been going a major transitional period in life, but navigated it with an underlying sense of well-being, I believe from the Challenge, and confidence…knowing I was taking care of all aspects of my body. As well, my digestive tract has not worked well for years (I even talk with my doctor about this at my last annual physical). For the first time in forever my body is functioning optimally! I appreciate you making this available to us, Angela, and for your expertise and the work that went into putting this program together.

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I’m 5’11″ and started the program at 178. I lost a little over 10 pounds during the program. At the end I did a 2 day juice fast and lost a few pounds more. I was especially impressed at Angela’s response time to questions on the forums and the amount of resources available before, during and after. More than I needed personally but it was great to know it was there. The manual was amazing, too. I’m just really proud of myself for doing it and I’m so happy with the weight loss that I’m going to continue to follow a good portion of the diet plan from now on (as well as being the proud owner of a kickass juicer). It’s been a very enlightening and positive experience and I’m going to encourage my friends to try it out. Thank you!

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I lost 15 pounds, feel better, and look better!! Need I say more?

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I felt more in tune with my values of doing no harm. It felt good to be eating, knowing that everything I was putting in my body was healthy. Angela – This was an incredibly well organized and well run program. So much information, I loved the forum – so many good questions that opened up more information.

Thanks for doing it. I am not sure I’ll do it again, but I am eating differently. I am now really watching my carbs – I’ve gained 10 lbs in the last 8 months because of stress in my job and falling into carb cravings – really bad cravings. I am eating way lots of vegetables and allowing myself fish, low fat cheese and eggs. In one week I’ve taken off 6 pounds. I might come and talk to you about this. Wish I had signed up for the extended months!

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I am a vegetarian but wasn’t eating healthy. I have read a lot about eating balance food, but was never able to come up with a daily food plan and determine the serving sizes. I wanted to learn from a resourceful nutritionist. Changing our eating habits is a big commitment, especially getting the other members of the family to follow suit. So, I think this program is a good start for me. I still have long ways to go. The food plan especially helped me. Angela is running a GREAT program!

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I lost a few pounds and feel more in-tuned with my body. These are both big steps forward for me. I stuck with it (only a couple of cheats) and feel accomplished. I may do this again (another big step forward for me).

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I had a hard time sticking with the program – live with omnivores and I do all the cooking. That said, I enjoyed the program and learned a lot. I joined to lower my blood pressure. I followed the program about 60% of the time and still had good results: less mucous, clearer mind, less body pains, weight maintenance, a bit more energy, but a bit more emotional. Diastolic went from 92 to 84. Still prehyp, but better than before. I felt a bit calmer, despite issues at home. Less headaches. Clearer whites of eyes. I may try this again and go ‘all in.’ I am sure that I would get even better results.

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Lost 10 pounds. Felt some aches and pains the first two weeks from detoxing, but after that, I felt great!

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I lost 3-5 pounds on the program. I learned some great recipes, and feel like I have more tools for eating clean.

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I learned how to eat to curve those sugar highs and lows. My blood pressure improved and so did my cholesterol.

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I lost 9 pounds and my knees are very appreciative. I was amazed that I could leave the caffeine behind so easily. Now I have started drinking a little coffee but don’t really need it. I just like it and it is a treat. I think my inflammation issues have been better on the vegetarian diet. Spring came early to Ohio this year and I am not having as many problems with pollen. I’ve also noticed that my gums are less inflamed and the arthritis in my hands is slightly better. I became more conscious of everything I was doing to the extent that I realized some right heel pain was due to a poor walking posture I’d developed. My heel pain is now almost gone. The dog I am sitting has also lost weight and is looking very shiny and healthy because we’ve been walking 2 to 4 miles a day. I also feel mentally and emotionally clearer.

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I am surprised by how connected I feel with my body – I wasn’t really looking for weight loss, just healthier eating guidance and this was a nice perk! I am looking forward to the fall challenge!

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I was able to quit my 15 year habit of nicotine gum, and experienced over 30 mornings without coffee. I have also discovered the benefits of eating gluten free. I also discovered the delicious and nutritious benefits of cooking with coconut oil and drinking hot lemon-ginger water. Thank you.

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I started this program as a vegan that needed some help learning how to eat a more balance diet that would allow me jump start my weight loss. I lost a total of 6 pounds but several inches all over. I continue to lose weight and feel more in tuned with my body. Additionally, I have learned that meditation helps me to reduce my stress level and makes me feel more balanced. All in all I enjoyed this program and have continued to follow its principles. I love the liver detox supplements! They were very helpful during the cleansing process; I would recommend that everyone should purchase and use them as part of this program.

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Excellent program. Recipes, recipes, recipes — the more, the better. Enjoyed the education and look forward to maximizing better on my end. Thank you for everything. Very warm, welcoming, encouraging.

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I experienced a rapid detox and loved the relaxation meditations. This program pushed me into the next stage of detox and I started more treatments at my current naturopath. I feel completely different than when I started. Thanks for kicking me in the butt.

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Not a lot of weight – 3 or 4 pounds – but I was definitely eating plenty of nuts and nut butter and was not interested in losing a lot of weight quickly. My chronic knee discomfort and stiffness improved dramatically and my chronic diarrhea pretty much disappeared. I’m sold!

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I lost 7 pounds on program! I do intend to continue being vegan, but not strict. I do not intend to stay glute free, although I’m very conscious of this now and know more grains to eat.

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I joined because I wanted to reverse my diabetes. My blood sugars dropped from 189- 220 to 80-110 in the first two weeks. I did add exercise in, but credit most of this to the eating plan. I didn’t want to learn how to count carbs and eat diabetic food. I wanted to learn how to eat. I lost 10 pounds too and still counting. Thank you Angela!

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I lost about 6 pounds. I finally got all my energy back. I stay up later and get more done. Which prior to the program I was just coming home to couch potatoing. (is that word?) Not my usual routine to say the least but I had no energy.
My sinuses cleared up. I had been seeing acupuncture doctor for digestive problems and something called plum pit – because this is what causes SVT (at least in my body). I have not had another episode of SVT since I started eating a vegan diet. Need to rmap up my exercise and now that I have the energy, I will be doing more. Thanks for the awesome program!

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I lost five pounds and will carry these habits forward. I dabbled in plant based eating in the past and realize now that I simply needed some guidance. I will do this again.

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I’m not sure exactly how much weight I lost, but I would guess 15 lbs. I felt more energy than I normally do and I felt better overall! I am looking forward to doing this again.

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I lost five pounds. I hadn’t expected to lose any, since I was actually eating more than I normally do. However I understand how that contributed to the pounds I did lose. I feel much more in tune with my body because of being more aware of when/what I’m eating. I really enjoyed the audio meditations, and find myself using the techniques in any given day when needed. I am still eating 80 – 90% plant based, and thoroughly enjoying it. I have dealt with digestive issues since I was born. Having my meals be pain free over the 28 days was extremely encouraging. I’ve decided to make this my every day, with very careful deviations from the plan.

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I was already trying to eat gluten free and more planted based. The program reinforced this and I enjoyed reading the blogs even though I did not add much input myself. I did pretty much wean myself from caffeine with this program. I am looking forward to the extended program and fine tuning my regime. Thank You Angela!

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Lost 8 lbs. Got motivated to begin and continue an exercise plan. Just felt good about “taking action”. Looking forward to the extended enrollment and doing this again!

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Lost 7 pounds! Felt better overall. Helped my reflux condition – daily issue is virtually gone.

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Lost the last 5 pounds that I had been struggling with and have great energy. I feel “lighter” and expect lower cholesterol at next check. No pain/DOMS even in arthritic right foot!!

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I had a great experience on this program! I was surprised by how much I participated and how much I wanted to participate. I just felt so good following along and working on things. I know how to eat now and definitely plan on doing this again. I lost 10 pounds too!

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I’m more conscious of my intake. I see the positive of healthier living. I will carry many of these healthy habits forward. This is a great program!

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I found the vegan portion of the program difficult for me because I started having what felt like heart palpitations and it made me believe I wasn’t eating enough protein. I saw my doctor and my heart is fine and it was likely low blood pressure because he discontinued one of my bp meds (yay!) and very low vitamin d levels. I stayed pretty true to the vegetarian portion of the challenge though.

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Angela, I have to send you an email to personally thank you. I am doing your 28 day detox program and it has changed my life! The organic markets are now my candy store, I love to take my time to read labels, shop and embark on a new eating adventure. I love your approach of if you make a bad choice it is ok, just do not let it become a habit. Let’s face it, we are not perfect. I did not feel great the first few days but now I am doing well with lots of energy and no tummy troubles.

This program is affordable and you have found your calling in doing this program online. It makes me want to share the news, just left a stressful corporate job and may go back to school for nutrition. I would love to educate kids about this as I already lead a green club at my son’s school and am an avid vegetable gardener. Thank you again and keep up the great work!

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I learned so much about a plant-based diet! I have an improved overall well-being. Symptoms that were probably food related have disappeared (occasional painful night leg cramps, occasional heartburn, constipation, headaches). I plan to continue on this plan of eating and to add walking, swimming and yoga (which I didn’t include this time) to my daily life. Thank you!

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I lost at least 5 lbs…maybe slightly more, feel more toned around my “middle”. I have a better understanding of how to eat a more balanced vegetarian diet. now just need to convince my better half of these concepts. I really enjoyed the different types of forums (manual, podcasts, interactive forums, etc) that were available. It was challenging to do EVERYTHING that was suggested but I felt that I made significant changes and feel aware of additional changes that could be made. This is a great opportunity/service for people! Thanks

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Loved the program! I got much more out of it than just how to eat a vegan diet. My whole schedule and outlook has changed. I wake up 1/2 hour earlier than before to do an AM yoga workout and then enjoy ginger/lemon tea every morning. I am now also doing a 45min. workout during my lunch break at work instead of sitting in the lunch area. I’ve lost a few pounds, my energy level is up and I just feel happier overall. I’ve also discovered that I love roasted veggies- who knew! Food journal was a big wake-up call for me as well. Thanks for the great program Angela!

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I felt empowered by the eating regime and my digestive system was less stressed out. I lost weight (but don’t own a scale) – pants that were growing quickly too tight for me are now too loose. That’s good enough for me.

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Entire family lost weight (though it was not our goal); wife lost about 7 pounds, husband about 19, and kids look better though did not weight. Entire family seems to be feeling better overall so probably more in-tune, e.g. consistent moods, less hungry overall, kids had no stomach aches, etc. We discontinued volume eating replacing with moderate/fairly measured portions according to the program. It took several weeks of ‘mindful eating’ though our bodies have adjusted to smaller portions.

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The entire project was fantastic for me. I had had enough with my weight and decided that this would be a good way to kick start myself! I lost 13 pounds, but more than that, i discovered how much convenience food had been worked into my family’s life. Most of it, not healthy. I loved making fresh vegetable based soups, I fell in love with brown rice and wild rice all over again and I realized how much I had missed vegetables. My family had been getting by with just the occasional side salad or handful of carrots. I wilted spinach constantly during the month, couldn’t get enough! I discovered I love quinoa and gluten free bread…which I found at many grocery stores I had already been shopping at! I am pretty sure that my stomach shrank a bit with the smaller portions….often I wasn’t hungry and had to make myself have lunch! I looked forward to my hot lemon and ginger water every morning! I am actually going to continue that! Man, it tastes good! Overall….fantastic experience for me. I learned so much, I feel and look so much better and I lost my need for several cups of coffee and honestly, I don’t even think I want to drink again after not having any for a month. Funny how that glass of wine is really not that important after all! I hope I do a good job continuing this healthier way of approaching feeding myself and my family…they enjoyed it, too!

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I have enjoyed the program immensely. Everything about it. I’ve wanted to do this for years and I’m so proud of my progress. My husband made a positive comment about my ”life change” and felt compelled to follow suit. I have such a great admiration for my man and feel flattered that he respects my hard work.

I’ve proven to myself that my desire to be healthy and happy fuels the dedication to do whatever it takes to achieve my goal. No sacrifice is too great, no action is too difficult.

I finally feel balanced. I did something the other night that I haven’t done in ages. I sipped tea and read a book. It sounds so simple, but I’ve been so frenetic for years, I couldn’t turn my mind off to focus on reading for long enough to enjoy a book…

I feel calm, finally, and now that I know how to get here I’ll return to this place often.

This is truly the best birthday gift I’ve ever given myself. Thanks, Angela!

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Although I haven’t been active with the Blog, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve enjoyed my 28 days and learning how to eat and what to eat. I am so not tempted by white flour/sugar/butter desserts now and I’m an avid label reader in the grocery stores. I love soups and roasted veggies. I USED to drink wine and/or cognac in the evening and tea is just fine now. I am changing. I USED to eat a lot of chicken and tonight when I went to the grocery store, the look of the roasted chicken with all the fatty skin grossed me out.

This 28 day challenge is over but I don’t feel like eating any other way. I’m sure I’ll add some foods back in. Eggs for sure. And a little cheese. I know I need to drink more water so I’ll continue to work on that.

The last time I weighed myself was January 11th. I weighed myself this morning and I’ve lost 8 pounds. I’m happy with that and I’m looking forward to continuing my healthy journey.

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I want to thank you! People thought I had really lost it when I told them I was doing a month without animal products and gluten. I felt that I really needed something drastic to get me back on a healthier track. I have enjoyed this challenge so much that I am planning to continue eating a more plant-based diet free of processing and additives. Even though I did the challenge for health reasons (I celebrated my 57th birthday in January), I have had the pleasant side effect of losing 12 pounds. I have a long way to my goal, but I have felt great through the challenge and I am really focusing n being kinder to myself. I joined sporkonline.com for vegan cooking lessons and recipes to keep this fresh and fun. Thanks again for all your support and wonderful ideas.

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Thank you for offering your program Angela. The first week was awful, but I have been steadily feeling stronger, more alert, and much, much happier! I hope to continue with the regimen, perhaps adding occasional eggs and cheese. I have had a long-standing goal to become a vegetarian and your program has given me an excellent start to a new way of life! Thank you again!

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This challenge has really enhanced my quality of life in the last month. After a few weeks under my belt of sticking to the plan and feeling like food is working for me and not against me, its become easier to associate good choices with the benefits that come with them and avoid the pitfalls of the food that my digestive system can no longer handle. Not only was I successful during this month, but so were a few hostages of mine; my family. They were really impressed at how satisfying and flavorful some of the dishes were that I made and they’ve requested them to be put on the regular menu.

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Thanks for providing this wonderful adventure!

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I regained the ability to smell again. I’d lost most of my sense of smell over a year ago. Body is more flexible. The texture of the extra weight I carry is softer more pliable. Skin tone looks more oxygenated. Less body pain and stiffness.

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I lost about 4 lbs on the program, but the overall best thing about it was how great I feel! My sleeping patterns are improved and my energy level much more constant. I would love to participate again and incorporate the supplements as well (during a period when I am not traveling at all and can really focus for the entire period).

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I enjoyed the program very much! I learned a lot about how to get the most out of my food. I now have lots of new foods to cook and enjoy. In all I lost 12 lbs and feel much better overall. Thank you.

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I lost 2 pounds during the challenge. However, I feel ‘lighter’ as a result of following the program. Another benefit was that my congestion cleared up, and I had my first air travel in years without blocked ears… I’ll be following up to target more specifically the cause for this result! This was my first official diet ever and I found the resources quite helpful to support the program. I’d encourage others to try as well!

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Thanks, Angela. This was great! Each time I do this I incorporate (or leave out ) one more step. This time I was able to get to a super relaxed state, maybe next time I’ll be able to actually meditate. This time I juiced for one day, next time maybe two…

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I found that my energy improved, after going through the detox period.

As I am and have been on medications which are harmful to the liver, I was especially interested in the foods that helped detoxify the liver. As I had been a vegetarian or vegan for almost 30 years I had been consuming many of these foods already and knew of some, but after becoming more informed added more of them to my diet and found some great new recipes in the process! I look forward to participating again!

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Weight loss, although my measure was how my clothes fit rather than climbing on the scale. I was vigilant about removing known food sensitivities (wheat, dairy, eggs, soy) and my energy has improved, brain fog reduced, and dark circles under my eyes diminished.

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Initially I was interested in learning how to incorporate a plant based diet into my life. Thank you. Your program was a great motivator in helping me to jump start eating a more plant based diet all the time.

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I did not lose weight, but my pre-hypertensive flux in blood pressure stabilized and declined. I also felt let’s agitated and irritable. I had more energy and better sleep with a sense of feeling rested. My rosacea even improved. I think the program is well designed and very supportive. I highly recommend this program!

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Great program! I really like the balance and nutrient advice. Lost 5 pounds and I feel great!

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I feel much more in-tuned with my body and I will definitely participate again in the future!

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I have learned so much from this process and there are many elements that I intend to incorporate into my life post vegan challenge. Even though I feel like I wasn’t able to fully incorporate all aspects of the program in the past 28 days, I feel proud of what I’ve accomplished and simply know I have some things I can keep working on. I was shocked and embarrassed to see in the preparation week food journal that when I ate “normally” I averaged NO fruit and only 1-2 vegetables per day. It is amazing how much better I feel now, and everyone in my life – friends, coworkers, family have asked me what I’m doing and commented on how amazing I look. I’ve been doing a daily post on Facebook about my detox and so many people I never would have expected have been totally fascinated by my journey. I am passing along your website and recommending the program to everyone I know. THANK YOU!

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I truly learned a lot and I loved all the recipe ideas. I enjoyed my juice fast and this program has really put me in a different and better mind set when it comes to choosing what types of food is best.

I have lost a total of 8 lbs. I really hope I can keep it off. I started working out at the gym again and meditating. It is a lot of work between business, baby and time for myself, but it feels good doing it and I feel so much better mentally and physically.

I am having a blast trying to find new recipes to make and really trying to think outside the box when cooking with so many veggies. Tonight I made the Vegetable Chickpea chili and edamame hummus. Both were delicious! Tomorrow it will be the butternut squash apple soup. Thanks for everything!

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Angela, Thanks for hosting the program. It was an excellent opportunity for me to incorporate some good habits. I like the idea of drinking ginger juice first thing in the morning, and have been making some strong ginger tea pre-breakfast (5-7 tablespoons of freshly juiced organic ginger, a 1/4 lemon, and a teaspoon of agave).There are certainly many areas for improvement with my diet, and this was a great first step to begin getting me back on track. Thanks again for your professionalism, knowledge, and assistance.

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I completely changed my relationship with food. I now plan meals more deliberately, and think about the “balance on my plate”. I’ve cut my reliance on fast food. I look and feel better, stronger, healthier. I’ve discovered all kinds of foods that I enjoy that I had not been incorporating into my diet. I learned that it is possible to have home cooked food even when you are busy and sustain it over time!

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WOW! This was better than I could have imagined. I thought I would just receive some meal plans and had no idea the education, community and support I would get. I feel like the effort I put in will last, because now I know why this works and it feels like a habit. The recipes were all tasty – really like partnering for added support. It was nice to have someone keep me accountable. I am looking forward to doing this again next year!

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I feel great. I lost a total of 5 lbs. I liked the juice fast. It made me cook differently and it made me look for new ideas. I really loved it. The program has gotten me back into my meditation practice, which makes me very happy. I plan on continuing with a vegan diet at least 50% of the time. I also liked having a partner to do it all with via email!

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I liked trying all the things I’ve never eaten before and renewing foods that were put by the wayside because I was just cooking quick, fast meals that weren’t always the healthiest. The main thing I’m surprised with is that I didn’t eat the sweets that I used to consume this whole month! I hope I can keep up and not fall back into my old regime! My willpower is usually pretty slack, but I’m so proud of myself for sticking to this program for the entire month.

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What a fantastic experience! I definitely plan on doing this again and working to incorporate the yoga and meditations more. I really like that I can revisit this and work to a deeper level. Angela, you’ve really created a great program. I felt a profound shift in my body and how I relate to food. Thank you!

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Your program is very thorough….from an excellent manual, great recipes (w/pictures), Q&A, discussions, meditation videos, etc., etc. Thank you!

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I thought that this was a great, well laid out program. I can see how much work you put into setting it up. I feel I definitely got my money’s worth! I am in good shape and don’t really have any health problems (and I am almost 60!) but I much appreciated the challenge of trying to eat vegan for a month. I won’t stick with this strict of a diet for the long run, but I know I will incorporate some of what I learned. Thanks a bunch for a good experience. Yay nutritionists!

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I think that I’ve changed my taste for processed or overly sweet or salty foods (all of which I craved before). A few years ago I ate a vegan diet for a year, though I did not make it a healthy diet. I consumed too much processed foods and rebelled against all salads. Now, I’m loving all the fruits, veggies, grains and beans that I’m getting in my diet. I lost a few pounds and I feel like I have more energy and a renewed interest in nutrition, healthy cooking, and working out. I love the balance that I feel in my diet, my body and my life.

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I’ve been a pesco vegetarian for about a year and a half. The first time I tried eating vegan it was a surprise as the resort I was staying at was vegan rather than vegetarian… I suffered greatly from not being prepared. I remember saying “I don’t think vegan is for me”. Your program provided an excellent preparatory period and great resources so that I’ve actually enjoyed veganism. I intend to eat vegan the majority of the time going forward. Who knew I could live without dairy? I think your eating guidelines were more educational than programs I have done in the past (taught me to fish rather than giving me a fish). It’s only been three weeks and I’ve already lost a dress size (couldn’t tell you the weight change as i don’t own a scale). I do love the way I feel.

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I am much more mindful in my eating choices now. The program is well put together and helpful. I wish I had taken even fuller advantage, but I did benefit a good deal.

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I felt lighter, more clear headed, and just had better energy overall. The first week was very difficult – headache for almost a week straight with caffeine withdrawal, but now I feel amazing. Also I made an effort to work out more, often doing 5-6 days a week. Weight loss was not my goal, but in general I feel amazing!

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I have to say, though, that I LOVED the information in the manual. My new favorite breakfast is the quinoa/millet cereal with a handful of nuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup!! And, as I mentioned in one of my blogs, I used to be very disciplined about meditating every day but have not done anything for quite a while. This program got me back in the habit!

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I did not monitor my weight, as when I do, I feel that I allow the scale to dictate how I feel about myself. However, I found that my bloating was greatly reduced. Right now, I can ware any outfit in my wardrobe and it all fits! I also think my concentration was greatly improved. I was able to write, my profession, without the usual distraction. My yoga practice was enhanced because I had more physical endurance and mental focus to hold postures as well as spend more time in daily practice. Thank you for the regular emails, the updates to the site, the links to cooking blogs. The cooking blogs I found through the site gave me the confidence to create vegan meals for my family. The expansion of my cooking will greatly enhance my ability to sustain a vegan (or mostly vegan) diet.

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I lost 4 pounds…. I had routine blood work done and was not anemic..liver enzymes were within normal(I had Chemo for Breast Cancer 4 years ago and that took its toll on my body. Gave up coffee…not having afternoon need for nap or coffee. I think this is a good program. I would love to participate again in the future.

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I did lose a few lbs, but the best result was level blood sugars and increased clarity, better mood, and more energy. In the end, it was good! The challenge forced me to re-look at old compulsive eating issues.

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I found this program to be very supportive during the process and prior to getting to the cleanse portion of the program. It is a very well thought out program and gives you all the tools to be successful during the 28 days. I was amazed at resources this program has to keep you on track. Loved the recipes and there is alot of books out there to help with menus. I did not miss meat products or my morning coffee I did my yoga with my local yoga studio and did alot of walking. I have learned a new way to a healthy lifestyle. I would recommend this program to my family and friends. I lost 7 pounds and was dealing with constipation, prior to this program. The shift to vegan eating (more fruits and vegetables) corrected this.

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Although I don’t have a weight problem, I do have issues with nutrition and not eating enough throughout the day. The regular suggested snacks and the information about fats, proteins, and carbs gave me better ideas about how to manage these things. I highly recommend this program – I learned to eat healthy long term and that was my primary goal.

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I went through the challenge last round and loved it so much I am going for round 2!

Much to my own surprise when I finished it last month, I realized I didn’t really have the urge to return to meat and abundant dairy products (which I have always been an advocate of in my life!).

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Besides just feeling GREAT after completing the first round, I found that I really no longer had the cravings for meat (which I had every intention of returning back to post detox), since April I am successfully maintaining a plant based diet, I implement it as vegan during the week and vegetarian on the weekends (as I just couldn’t give up eggs!)….learning how to properly combine my meals was paramount to the success I had, so the education itself to me was priceless….I did lose some weight as well! I don’t weigh myself so I’m not sure exactly the amount, but I definitely felt that wonderful feeling of having just the right amount of weight on my body and my clothes hung like I like them to!

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This vegan challenge is a great program! I will definitely follow it again in the near future. I discovered I am gluten intolerant.

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i lost about 5 lbs, this was a bonus as i really do not need to lose weight per se.

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Angela, I see you are passionate about this, that is why I know I came to the right person for advice. Thank you for all your help and support. You’re a magnificent person for doing things like this for people like me.

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I lost 7 pounds the first go-around (April) and have lost 5 more during the in between time and the June session. The biggest part for me is keeping it off which so far I have done.

I have a more stable energy level, getting rid of the caffeine has done wonders for my energy and mental state. I don’t have the mood swings or cravings I used to have and am very interested in choosing beneficial foods. In-between the April and June sessions I continued to eat mostly a plant based diet but did incorporate some eggs and seafood to allow for some protein variety.

The first go around I think I had better luck digestively, but with both my eczema has cleared up, I don’t get much acne and my menstrual symptoms are markedly reduced. Additionally, I have been borderline anemic for years, but still try to give blood a few times a year. I have been turned away From donating a couple times for being anemic, but when I went two weeks ago my hemoglobin levels were higher than ever! Overall, I have really good energy that lasts all day and still have enough to exercise after work!

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Angela, I appreciate the very positive and understanding approach you take. I feel encouraged to keep going with this as a lifestyle. It was easier than I expected. I am very glad I signed up!

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I enjoyed the cleanse, it helped reset my food expectations and taught me how to eat correctly. However, it wasn’t until I worked with Angela one-on-one that I really started making progress. I’d like to do the cleanse again next year for the detox benefits.

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I lost 5 lbs over 2 weeks of the program. (I was sick for one week of the program and it was hard to get back on track to finish well.) The weight has stayed off for the past 5 months. Have not eaten completely plant based, but have changed the way I eat: start most mornings with lemon/ginger water & steel cut oats, added more and better variety of leafy greens, added raw nuts, have changed dinner for my family to include at least one vegetarian meal a week – with no complaints from my “meat & potatoes” husband or teenagers.

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I had a great experience with this program. I lost 15lb and I have continued to eat vegan at least 3-4 days of the week.

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I lost 5 lbs during the program and another 5 lbs after the program ended. I also feel an improved clarity of mind, etc.

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I loved it…I feel more in-tune with my body and have continued to eat a plant based diet well after I completed the program. Thanks for all the wonderful advice on proteins & meal planning!!

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Thank you so much for such a comprehensive program.

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The program was really informative – I think would get a lot more out of it the second time! I lost about 10 pounds, had sustained and more energy, felt cleaner, and looked forward to cooking!

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I lost 12 pounds and have kept the weight off, even after returning to my old diet. In addition to weight loss I felt great and found I slept better while on the challenge.

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I lost 12 pounds by changing the way our family eats. We have meat only twice a week now and the rest of the time, it is based around grains and vegetables. I have a garden and grow many different greens, so I’m always looking for ways to cook or (eat raw) our harvest of kale, beans, peas and cabbages etc.

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I have more energy throughout the whole day, I am able to be awake for 16 hrs straight, don’t need any caffeine or sugar to keep me awake, I sleep less because I don’t need it only 6 hrs, my face is so clear and more glow. and I notice that my waist line has sunken. I’m able to wear my 8 yrs old pants that was too tight for me. I had bad constipation before, now I go to the bathroom everyday and majority of them comes out naturally without struggling. Mentally I’m more alert than lethargy.

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I lost weight, my IBS symptoms are gone, my chronic sinus symptoms… gone, I think much clearer these days. Great program! Thank you Angela!

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Great program and thank you for all your hard work!

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I felt so much better. No wine, no caffeine and a balanced diet I felt so healthy! Positive energy all around. Without cravings, you really only need a small portion until you’re full. I can easily continue to eat less and feel full. I have lost 11 pounds so far!

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I felt so much better. My IBS was gone, I felt more intune with my body and I just felt healthier.
I learned so much about what I need to do to in order to lose weight and become healthier. I now shop at the food co op and eat vegan at least two days per week. I added a filter to my shower and stopped using dryer sheets. I also stopped using antiperspirant. I think my liver is very grateful I participated in the vegan challenge.

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After the end of my second week I felt so in tuned to my body. I lost 20 lb which was a plus, because I did the program to detox not to lose weight. I really learned how to put a balanced meal together. And get true understanding of veganism and to see how beautiful of a lifestyle it can be.

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I lost 8 lbs, I felt better with more energy. Better focus. I have always been a meat eater so I thought it would be very hard to stay off of beef and pork. I had no problem at all staying off of meat. I have since gone back to eating meat, however instead of twice a day, 7 days a week (14 times/week) I now eat meat once a day 2-3 days a week (2-3/week).

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Ever since I adopted a nutrient dense, plant based eating style I am a changed woman. I have accomplished so much, have so much more energy and a whole new outlook on life. I’ve lost 22 lbs so far too! You can do this – like Angela says, it is only 28 days!

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I feel better about my body and more aware of what I need.

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I’ve lost 8 lbs and I feel great!! Before the challenge I was gradually gaining due to depression (the recession hasn’t been good to us) depression led to no energy. I’m almost back to my maintenance weight and I have more energy than ever! I find that eating every 3.5 hours gives me a boost rather than eating 3 meals and feeling so full I can’t move. I’m definitively making this a lifestyle.

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I also have lost 8-9 lbs, and feel like i have more energy than usual. I am going to try to do a juice fast his week hoping to lose total of ten by end of cleanse, but going to stay on track even after this week, love eating vegan.

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I lost 8-9 lbs so far, its at the 3 week mark so I am very pleased. I find losing weight to be almost effortless, since it seems almost impossible to over-eat. I also find that my calorie count just comes in around 1800-2000 per day eating vegan, which is precisely what I need for weight loss. I also have found that Tofu can really satisfy for a long period – meaning 4-5 hours before any hunger shows up, so I make sure I consume with salad or something like that.

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My energy is way up, my sugar cravings are way down, even my emotions are more stable and most of all, my food preferences have switched, I’d honestly rather have fruit than a cookie and a good salad over a hot dog. So that is saying more than the scale ever could. However, if I feel tempted to cheat and peak at the scale, Ill remember how useless it is!

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I lost 3 and then gained it back but who cares what the scale says because I feel like I lost 10 pounds! The bloat is gone, my skin is healthier looking, I’m not as irritable. Amazing!

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I have lost way more than I had expected to. I’ve lost 8 pounds so far, but trust me, I have a lot to lose, so it’s not surprising that my body is happily releasing some weight. My pants are looser and I’m feeling really good. Keeping the food journal is really helpful for me to gauge my hunger level and really know that I’m eating for the right reason. Also I think the meditation has helped my stress triggered eating/cravings.

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The first few weeks are the hardest; everyone thought I was crazy for trying this program and it seems like everything is made with dairy or eggs. But soon enough I started feeling more energetic, thinner, and better than ever, which makes it all worthwhile!

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“Be sure to take vitamins.” – Seriously?!?! This is what a well-meaning friend posted on my Facebook in response to my status about doing the 28 day vegan challenge. It really opened my eyes to people’s perception about their own nutrition. I wanted to write back, “Seriously?!?! You should see what I’m eating!” I think it is amazing that people who are eating the S.A.D. believe they are getting more nutrition than what we’re eating and suggesting synthetic vitamins really surprised me. Perhaps she needs to take some vitamins! I know it is possible to eat vegan and have very little nutritional value, I mean French Fries can be vegan afterall, but I’ve never eaten healthier in my life than I am now! It has not been easy, but certainly worth the effort. My husband, who is also a member, has had heartburn nightly for months but hasn’t had one episode since we started this program! And we’re eating spicy, flavorful foods so clearly that isn’t the culprit! You think it could be saturated fats??? Lol. Feeling great and in control of my own health.

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I wanted to thank you program so much. I have lost 15 pounds over the last four weeks. I have to tell you when I first started I was skeptical for several reasons. First I, like everyone else had tried every single imaginable diet and NONE worked. I am sure you have heard this story so many times. Plus I could tell every time I went off of one of the FAD diets my body paid for it. I felt tired and unhealthy. I feel so good. I still have about 10 pounds to go, but I know I can do this! I feel like I can do this on my own and I just know what to reach for now. This experience has been a huge blessing in my life!

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I had gastritis, so going off of alcohol, coffee and meat really helped repair my stomach lining. Since it was likely caused by stress, the stress relief aspects of the program really helped a lot, too. I have not had any stomach issues since.

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I lost 10 pounds, stopped having sinus congestion!

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I learn about how to eat a plant based diet with variety and have continued to eat this way well after the program. I have continued to enjoy these recipes and ideas after the program ended. I feel more in-tune with body!

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I lost 8 pounds. I know that “going vegan” is really not hard. I ate really well, was always full and I liked being conscience about everything I ate. I enjoyed pulling out new recipes and researching some new meals to make.

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Just wanted to say thank you for all the amazing advice/information on the website!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

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I lost 12#, my B/P went from 160/84 to 128/74 & my doctor was delighted… my cholesterol & triglycerides also went way down into the “normal’ ranges! I learned SO much. Thanks, Angela!

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I have noticed that since the Vegan Challenge I do eat a smaller portion of meat and incorporate more veggies onto my plate. This year I even planted kale in my garden, a vegetable I first tried, ever, from the manual. I have to say that the Vegan Challenge helped me fine tune my eating habits by opening doors to other meal possibilities… and 4 months later those lessons are still sticking. I did steer away from the yoga about a month after the challenge was over, but started back up two weeks ago. I realized I enjoyed the yoga and the effects it h ad after a session. Overall, I still use the challenge’s recipes today (mainly breakfast and snacks) and appreciate the platform the challenge gave me to help build a healthier, happier lifestyle. Thank you! (once I eat all the meat out of my freezer, I plan to do the challenge again)

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What I wanted most out of this program was more energy. I was tired of feeling fatigued all the time. By the second seek I felt more alert, woke up less and less groggy, felt more rested and overall I felt enough energy to start back into my workouts. I highly, highly recommend this program. I even traveled a bit during the program and was still able to stick with it.

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I lost about 8 pounds and I’ve been able to maintain it for three months now!

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I did the challenge twice. The first time was great and I lost about 10 pounds. I really felt lighter and more alert while I was eating vegan as well. This was a great experience to see if I could actually manage to eat vegan for a month. I learned a lot about new foods that I had never tried. I was extremely conscious of the foods that I chose to eat and I paid close attention to how they affected my body. All in all, a wonderful experience.

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I lost about 10 pounds on the program. I was already eating a plant based diet, but this program really helped me learn how to balance what I was eating and become more aware of how food affects my body.

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I lost 8-10 pounds and feel so much better. I learned a ton about the right way to eat!

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Since following this program, I lost 28 pounds and have lowered my cholesterol by 92 points. While the health aspect is fantastic, it is my love of animals that keeps me vegan. My conscience is clear and I feel good about the example I set for others, even if they do not follow my path.

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I have learned better blood sugar control with snacks that I was able to incorporate into my unpredictable work schedule (eg: apple with almond butter). I feel more connected to my body and my health conditions improved – a visit to my doctor showed better blood sugars and blood pressure!

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I lost 12 pounds and have kept it off. I can’t believe I was so dissociated from my body.

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This was an educational thing for me as I am a personal trainer. I still apply a lot of the info I have learned to my diet and pass it along to other. I loved the simple food journal that you have designed.

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I ended up losing about 8 lbs, which was great because they were a hard 8. I think I also figured out somewhere along the way that wheat might have been part of the problem… This was a really great program.

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I lost 10 lbs. and felt much better – more energy, focus, peace, etc. Something else interesting happened – my sense of smell and taste became much sharper. Thanks for the program! I really did enjoy the food and I try to incorporate this way of eating in my daily life.

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Angela, thank you so much for such an informative, well organized, well designed and user friendly website and program. I have learned so much in these few short weeks and will be able to follow your program indefinitely. I have had very few cravings since the first week and am amazed I feel so terrific. I have incorporated yoga, Pilates and meditation in my schedule and know I will be able to keep this up, as well. Your program has drastically changed my life. My BP is down, I have lost inches and I am losing weight. I know the weight loss will continue. I am so happy I joined with my husband, Reuben.

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I tasted food for the first time!
I lost 10 lbs and my husband lost 30 lbs!
I correlated definitive ’cause-and-effect’ body reactions from eating/overeating different foods…physically and emotionally!
I felt GOOD!
My opinion is that you are providing a very helpful service and I am grateful!
Usually I have suggestions and advice, but you seem to be covering all the bases that I know of

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I feel good and have lost nine pounds

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I lost nearly 10 pounds — and I’ve kept it off. I appreciate the rainbow/grain or starch/protein approach — and the grain/protein snack idea. It has helped me build more balanced vegetarian meals. (I’ve been a vegetarian for over four years, but put on weight when I started.) Thank you Angela!

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I felt really good after the detox and more connected to what my body needs. I wish I had been more careful about staying on the diet because I don’t feel as good now.

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I just felt better in a non-specific way. I can’t really pinpoint whether it was more energetic or something else – it was subtle. The main thing that I am grateful for is that the diet broke my caffeine/splenda habit that I had every morning. i have not returned to that and I am grateful. Another advantage was that it forced me to prepare my food in advance, giving me more control, and gave me a strong incentive to not eat the sweets that are always in the staff lounge at work. I was vegetarian before I started and my daughter is vegan so the food prep for the detox was not so foreign to me. But since the detox, I am now pretty much vegan. The only thing that I have added back after the detox is gluten. I thought the program was great and really quite easy for me.

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I love this 28 day detox! It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am completely in-tune with myself and my loved ones around me. I highly recommend anyone to just try it and see what happens

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I found plenty of information for implementing the basics. My life took a turn & I could only do so much so, I did what I could do an to this day I feel good & have energy eating gluten free!
I have better energy overall and feel much more in-tune with my body. This was a great experience!

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Lost 9 lbs. Sleep better.

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I lost about 15 pounds and continue to eat a lot of plant-based meals. We eat far less meat and dairy and have broken many bad habits. My mood improved and I just feel great.

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I have learned more about nutrition in the past 28 days than I ever thought I could. Angela has created an inspiring program that helped me at so many levels. I never knew I could feel this good! Thank you Angela! My sister is signed up in your next class!

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I lost 15 pounds and have kept it off for over 6 months. I stayed gluten free for awhile but have drifted away from it. However, I have retained a few good food habits including eating breakfast, starting with a green smoothie, cutting out most dairy and eating balanced snacks like Kind bars

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My energy level is pretty consistent all day long, and most surprisingly, I don’t miss caffeine one bit in the morning. I’m no longer stuffy when I wake up and my sense of smell is MUCH better. My body seems to be needing less sleep, I’m still feeling awake past my normal bedtime, and I’m waking up earlier. Barely any cravings, before this program I was a big muncher in the evenings, that’s gone away for the most part!

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I feel I’m present in my life again, was i in a constant food coma before this? Knowing when your body needs this FUEL and just the overall great sense of self gained. I seriously love this challenge. But it is kind of hard to explain to others – especially with it being so sudden. Thanks angela, for sharing this program with the world! Prior to this challenge, I would go long periods of time without eating and when I did I would make poor choices, definitely lacking in nutrients. It now makes complete sense to why I’m feeling so great. I highly recommend this program!

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I love this challenge! I feel so hyper aware of my hunger and fullness. Plus, I’m really paying attention to every meal – to make sure that there’s a whole grain, protein & “color”. I’ve noticed that I’ve misjudged the amount of protein eaten before this challenge, which I’m sure makes a huge difference. I’m less bloated and just feel so at home in my body.

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I was a vegetarian for 6 years before trying this challenge and never quite had such a shift in mind/ body awareness. I’m present in every moment, I notice when I’m hungry but am realizing I’m not often as hungry as I was previously. I’m not sure what the difference is, but my body feels a million times better even though its only been 7 days.

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I’m so glad I found this program! Until now, eating was very boring to me. I was eating all the wrong foods to rid myself of boredom and that was part of my problem for gaining weight. Angela has made food fun again!

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The food? The food is fabulous and I LOVE all the ideas I’m getting for new meals and also that I’m learning how to properly balance each meal.

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Angela, I really appreciate all the time and effort you have offered our group. I asked so many questions (sorry about that) and you answered them all! I feel well informed and like this experience is going to change my life, has changed my life! Thank you!

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Wow! Definitely a zing – watching the sugar intake while on the cleanse, but this is really tasty and just seems restorative. While my diet was probably healthier than the Standard American Diet (SAD) prior to the cleanse, I loved finding new things to include. I’ve noticed that the organic, fresh foods have such vibrant tastes – what a new concept.

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Thank you so much for this amazing site. I have spent the last two days re-reading through it and have really learned a lot. It is a wealth of knowledge. I appreciate all the work you have put into it and look forward to continuing to explore eating vegan and feeling better and better in the weeks to come.

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Since becoming a vegan the intestinal problems that I dealt with for the first 42 years of my life disappeared.

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My husband just came home after a two week business trip and said that my skin is glowing!

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I woke up this morning and noticed the strangest feeling…my sinuses were clear! Probably for the first time in 30 years.

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I haven’t had this much energy since I was a teenager.

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I did it! Thank you for all of your support. I’ve lost 10 pounds, leaned out and never knew I could feel this good.

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A little over a year ago I was on Lipitor with a cholesterol level of 234 and was about 25 pounds overweight. I was also on allergy and nasal medications and had the beginning stages of arthritis in my fingers. After learning how to adopt a vegan diet through the 28 Day Vegan Challenge, my cholesterol dropped to 160, my allergies are gone, the arthritis is no longer an issue, I’ve lost over 25 pounds and was able to eliminate the usage of all medication. I have much more energy and feel consistently better now. My husband also joined me and at 6’6 was close to 250 pounds with a cholesterol level of 199. After adopting a vegan lifestyle, he lost 45 pounds and dropped his cholesterol to 158. Both of us just turned 60, and wish we would have adopted this non-processed, vegan way of eating long ago.