Wags + Weight Loss

Have you ever been on a trip and been forced to eat out at a restaurant? Did that restaurant have a vegan menu? It most likely didn't, even if it says that it is vegan. So many restaurants make their vegan foods with oils. Listen to this episode to find out what you should do in those tricky situations.   What you'll hear in this episode: Abbie and Micha's weight loss results Struggles of being on a plant based diet and traveling How asking questions helped Abbie on her trip Things women can carry to help keep them from getting hungry at restaurants

Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Where will you adopt it from? Do you want an older dog or a puppy? If you are unsure or need convincing on any of those things, listen to episode 16 of Wags and Weight Loss! Melody from Love and Second Chances dog shelter will be on the show, so be sure to tune in!   What you'll hear in this episode: What Love and Second Chances does Micha's weight loss results Benefits of being able to cook your own food Why you should donate to local dog shelters Why volunteers are needed at local shelters The best way to 'match up with' a dog How Eric's dog Peety saved his life Positives and negatives of adopting a puppy vs. an older dog   Resources: Love and Second Chances

How does oil affect your body? What can cutting it out of your diet do for you? Today, Eric will elaborate on the side effects of consuming oils and how staying away from them will greatly change your weight loss results. Tune in to episode 15 of Wags and Weight Loss learn how you can become the best version of yourself.   What you'll hear in this episode: Abbie and Micha's weight loss results What oil does to your body How many calories are in one tablespoon of oil Is oil healthy for you? Is olive oil processed? Does coconut oil prevent Alzheimer's? Kinds of fats that are good for you and help your body Foods that you should avoid or ration How many nuts you should consume in one day   Resources: The Starch Solution by John McDougall Eric and Peety

  This week Micha went to a vegan based retreat and though they were vegan they used a lot of oils. Micha weighed in at 231lbs and though she gained weight this week she is not letting it discourage her. Using this as a learning opportunity, Micha is ready to get back on track this week.    Abbie weighed in at 207.7lbs. She sent in several questions this week for Eric to answer. Abbie has some friends who have diabetes and she was telling them about her whole food plant based diet and they were asking her questions about how that works with diabetes and though she didn't have the answers, Eric steps up to the plate and tell us how diabetes and the diet. Her other question is about the best times for eating and Eric answers this one as well with ease.   What You Will Hear: The importance of not using oils Getting discouraged about not losing weight on the vegan diet The definition of "walking" for exercise Diabetes and the whole food plant based diet Best times for eating Smoothie recipes&

Do you come home from a long day of work and just don't feel like doing anything? What can you do to get rid of that feeling? Eric and Jaye O'Grey were in your same shoes once, but now they are running marathons and walking for thirty minutes a day. Listen to today's episode of Wags and Weightloss to hear the story of the O'Grey couple and how they have improved their everyday life by changing what they eat and incorporating exercise. This episode is a love story that has been years in the making and you won't want to miss it! In this episode, Jaye and Eric discuss: How Jaye, Eric's wife, has benefited from having a new lifestyle What Jaye primarily ate before she reconnected with Eric The kind of things Jaye and Eric enjoy eating What you can do to add flavor to foods How you can cook with vegetable broth instead of oils How to make your own vegetable broth Types of health problems did Jaye have and how they have improved How Jaye's family and friends have reacted to her weight loss The difference between o

Have you been on any meds recently for colds or flu...steroids in particular? Abbie has and she actually gained three pounds. Today, Eric talks to Abbie and Micha about the effects that some medications could have on weight loss and whether it's better for your fitness routine to use them, or to simply ride it out. Listen in to find out more. Micha decided to brighten things up this week, so she had her hair dyed magenta and purple, set to fade to lavender! You can go to Facebook or to Instagram (#purplerains) to catch her new look. She's also been amping up her fitness over the past couple of weeks and she and Abbie have been comparing notes, to ensure that they're both achieving the results they want. It's really helpful to have a fitness partner to learn from and to motivate and inspire you and they both agree that it's great to have your bestie as your fitness partner, as it's way easier to learn from your close friends without your ego getting involved. Listen in to this week's show and find out how you

Have you ever thought about getting a puppy? I think we all have, but we don't think about all the work that goes into it. Abbie's puppy, Jedha, has a positive reinforcement trainer that has been helping him through his bad habits and puppy behavior. Tune in to today's episode of Wags & Weight Loss to learn some new tips for training your dog and/or puppy!   What you'll hear in this episode: Abbie and Micha's weight losses How Micha has encouraged her co-workers to eat healthier The benefits of cutting wine out of your diet How a good support system can be encouraging while losing weight The things Abbie has had to go through while training her puppy What you can do if your dog or puppy is unruly What is a positive reinforcement trainer? Tips for training your dog How Micha's puppy has changed since she got him and started training him What is a Meditative Retreat? How Eric has positively influenced Abbie and Micha   Resources: Wags and Weight Loss

Do you feel like your weight is holding you back from doing all the things you've dreamed of doing? Abbie and Micha used to feel like that, but now, with the help of their coach Eric O'Grey, they feel better than ever. Micha recently went to a vegan restaurant and ordered a fantastic meal and found out that it was sweetened with honey. Is honey considered vegan? Make sure you listen to today's episode of Wags & Weight Loss to find out.   What you'll hear in this episode: Abbie and Micha's weight results How this new lifestyle has positively affected the things Abbie and Micha can enjoy The challenges that Micha faced on her recent trip Is honey vegan? What the different is between health vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans How you can encourage people to become vegan When you should do your exercises The best resistance training exercises for firming your muscles Foods you can take on trips with you How you can get vegan foods at restaurants that aren't normally vegan   Resources:

Welcome to a bonus edition of the show! My returning guest. Dr. Preeti Kulkarni is the naturopathic doctor to whom I credit my weight loss and personal transformation. Dr. Preeti practices in Cupertino, CA. Our topic today surrounds enhancing a plant-based diet with herbs and herbal extracts. Join us!   What you'll hear in this episode:   •There is much research that backs the medicinal usage of herbs. •The doctor's responsibility is to TEACH patients to be healthy •Dr. Preeti addresses a listener question about weight loss, blood sugar, getting off medication, and finding a naturopathic doctor. •Why it's important to individualize any diet plan •How a grain-heavy diet disrupts blood sugar •Start with whole plants prepared with no added sugar or oil. •A Harvard study showed that a higher intake of fruits and vegetables reduced heart disease. •Why individual coaching has been important in plant based diet success •CINNAMON extract helps balance blood sugar levels. •The importance of herb quality—KNOW

Do you have unexplainable pains that you can't seem to get rid of? So did Abbie and Micha before they changed their lifestyle. Now, the girls feel like they can take on any obstacle with the help of their friend Eric O'Grey. Eric had helped Abbie and Micha change the way they eat, and now, the way they think and feel. Tune in to this episode of Wags and Weightloss to learn how you can feel the same way.   What you'll hear in this episode: How you can encourage other people to start a new lifestyle What kind of oils are healthier than others What happens to your body when you consumes fat How much weight Abbie and Micha lost this week What are the physical and mental benefits of eating healthier How can walking your dog daily benefit both you and the dog   Resources: Vegans Under Pressure Tough Mudder Wags and Weight Loss

Have you ever been on a diet and had to go out to eat? What should you do in that situation? Abbie and Micha are going through the same thing. They are still getting used to having a new diet but are loving it and are definitely seeing and feeling the results. Make sure you tune in to today's podcast to learn how to have fun with friends while eating plant-based whole foods! What you'll hear in this episode: What Abbie and Micha's weight losses were How you can eat out and still stick with your diet What this diet does to make your skin look healthier How you will know when you have reach your optimal weight What you can do to stay at your optimal weight What you should drink instead of beverages loaded with sugar Why you should walk on an empty stomach instead of a full stomach Resources: Wags and Weightloss

Abbie and Micha seem to be settling in nicely to their vegan diet. Micha ate out for almost every meal this week but still managed to find places to eat, free of animal cruelty and too much oil. Abbie is finding that switching to a plant-based diet hasn't been as stressful as she thought it would be and is enjoying finding new recipes to try. Abbie and Micha took a vegan Thai cooking class this week from Philip Gelb, a friend of Eric's. They found the recipes exhilarating and can't wait to go back to try more recipes and discover so much about their new food lifestyle. The girls also found a great website for those awkward wardrobe transitions throughout the weight loss process. They call it the "Netflix of Clothing". Be sure to check it out!   What you will hear: Hear about Abbie and Micha's cooking class adventure How following recipes helped Abbie build confidence How to transition your wardrobe while losing the weight How skipping meals affects your metabolism screwing up your weight loss Micha's go

Going vegan can have its own set of challenges. When you are new to a plant-based diet, you can find yourself fielding a lot of questions from curious people you encounter. You may not always have the right answer, so today Eric, Abbie, and Micha are discussing how to respond to some of the common questions they are getting. There's also a learning curve for how to plan meals, cook food and even how to snack properly. Eric's breaking it all down for you in this episode of Wags & Weightless!   What you will hear in this episode:  How to respond when people ask you how long you will be vegan How eating well can affect your mood The importance of planning ahead How going vegan will change your cravings Best ways to keep yourself moving even with a desk job Tips on snacking vegan     Resources: Green Apron Purple Carrot

Welcome to Episode 4 of Wags and Weightloss. This was the first week that Micha ate out since she started her diet. She definitely feels encouraged to make her own healthy and delicious food at home. Abbie went back to work this week and had to make some adjustments in her daily activities. Both ladies are going through an amazing learning experience.   What you'll hear in this episode:   How did Abbie and Micha reject peer pressure and stay with their diet What positive changes have they felt since they began the diet Which vegan foods are not necessarily healthy How to make your own vegan beans What you should do if you are not hungry at a scheduled meal time What are the effects of dieting to dry skin How flax seed, carrots, and sweet potatoes will effect your skin     Resources: Wags and Weightloss   

Have you ever thought it would be hard to learn to cook without using oil? It's one of the secrets of the diet that Abbie and Micha are on. This week they tried their hand at oil-free cooking and you won't believe their results.   It's been a successful week for Abbie and Micha. Besides having great results on the scales, they have learned many lessons as they are transitioning to the plant based lifestyle! Abbie is down an additional 5.5 pounds this week. Micha is down 6.4 pounds this week. The ladies have been lighting up the internet with recipes on Instagram this week. Saturday morning started with a home visit from Eric and he went through the pantry and got rid of bad foods and showed her what foods to eat more of. There's so many good tips to glean from this episode, so stay tuned!   Abbie and Micha catch us up on how their week went Abbie shares why she almost teared up as she got on the scales this week The ladies are realizing that there is a mental component to defeating the voices in yo

 Have you ever felt women have a harder time losing weight than men? Are there times when you have thought your body is just wired differently than others who lose weight easily? These observations are just in your head. There is some scientific evidence that may explain this phenomenon.   Today's guest is Dr. Peeti Kulkarni. Dr. Peeti is a Naturopathic Doctor, focusing on Integrative Health. She's my go-to expert for anything related to my body and nutrition, and she's the person that was most instrumental in my weight loss transformation. She's here today to clear up our misconceptions and give us clear information so that we can make the best choices for our overall health.      What You Will Hear In This Episode:   Is it harder for women to lose weight?  The best way to go about losing weight when your family refuses  The importance of the buddy system during weight loss programs Interesting ways to keep healthy and unhealthy snack separate  Women's weight los

Have you ever found yourself take multiple prescriptions because of ailments that can be fixed by a dietary change? There are several diets out there and it is very easy to get overwhelmed by all of them. Eric O'Grey has a life-changing dietary plan that will affect the very way you think about yourself and the food you are putting into your body.    This is Eric O'Grey, Abbie, Micha. This is our first podcast, so we're very excited. Micha and Eric have known each other for 10 years. A couple of years ago, Micha had knee surgery and decide that she wanted to begin living a healthier life. Abby is a corporate person who has 'let her health go' and wants to begin eating healthier and living her life to the fullest. Abbie and Micha have known each other for 3 years and have decided to eat healthy together. They are going to be doing a whole food, plant-based diet with no processed food or oils.    Every Monday, Abbie and Micha are going to weigh themselves and then on the podcast, we will dis