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Many people who follow a vegan lifestyle or who are trying to lose weight find they have a difficult time to keep up their habits while traveling. Micha is proof that your lifestyle is not limited by location. Today, Eric and Micha chat about her most recent victories, new vegan food havens, and the people she has met because of her lifestyle. She is keeping up her habits and also sharing information about why being vegan is a healthy option. This week’s episode is definitely an encouragement, so let’s dive right in. Also in this episode: Micha shares about her recent European travels and how all her walking helped her weightless results. Finding vegan restaurants abroad is possible and is a wonderful experience. Women are more likely to try vegan food than men. Micha discusses how her brain and her body might disagree about food sometimes. A presentation from an ethical vegan, and a discussion of our flexitarian lifestyle.  

Getting out of your routine doesn’t have to mean a sacrifice of your healthy lifestyle. Nothing tends to get us out of sorts quite like travel. Eric and Micha chatted today about the changes they have made in their lives, and how they have adapted to ensure they keep their commitment to health and wellness. Micha made a move to Europe recently and is now learning how to adjust her vegan lifestyle to her new environment. Eric shares how his travel and adventures are making life busy, but no less healthy. Micha shares how life in Croatia changes her usual habits. Eric shares his new adventures promoting his book. An easy recipe for homemade vegetable broth in order to liquid sauté. How traveling impacts our eating habits. Why a vegan lifestyle is healthy and socially beneficial. Micha shares her “Really Vegan Experience.”

Healthy habits follow you globally and continue to maintain positive results. Follow this episode of Wags and Weight loss while we travel to Croatia and experience new activities and eating habits. Not only do we share ways to connect with your body and diet, but new ways to connect with others through these healthy activities.  Show Highlights: Walks with Micha Becoming accustomed to time zones and acclimated with space Spending time with people without pushing veganism on them Shopping vegan Consuming too much alcohol for weight regulation Introducing people to veganism Understanding the food you put in your body Activities in Croatia Releasing a new book and being on the today show Finding vegan restaurants Organizing time Cultural Diversity Connecting with your body, yourself, and others Not being tempted by omnivore foods

Change is a concept we all struggle with. Whether it’s changing our morning routine, moving to another country, or changing our diet. Although, sometimes we get so caught up in our daily rituals, that we fail to notice when change is necessary. Change can often be good for us. Not only emotionally, or in an adventurous way, but physically and mentally. Tune into this episode of Wags and Weight Loss with Eric O’grey and Micha, to see how you can also make beneficial changes in your lifestyle. Show Highlights: Rent penalties Noticing definite differences between scales Eating healthy when eating out Moving from the vegan epicenter to Croatia Eating out in Croatia Success in losing weight The emotional benefits of a whole plant based food diet Being a personal example Getting food recommendations from doctors Stress gaining weight The difficulty of transitioning to a life without your dogs Being able to shop in normal sized stores

Not only does a whole plant-based food diet support a healthier body, but a happier mind as well. This sort of optimal health supports a happy lifestyle and has you radiating positivity in ways you wouldn’t believe. Tune into this episode of Wags and Weight loss with your hosts, Eric O’grey and Micha, to hear about their results and successes and how you can achieve them as well!  Show Highlights: Traveling to Croatia Weight loss results Gut health and B-12 Getting back into running Hair growth Stretching and optimal health Quick body recovery Releasing an audiobook Motivating people by living like an example Embracing your life

We all dread prep day. No one enjoys spending their entire Sunday off in the kitchen, and halfway through the week, you don’t want your pre-prepped food anyways. There’s lots of alternative ways to making whole plant based food, and making sure you have something great every day. Tune into this episode of Wags and Weight loss to learn different ways to make your food for home and on the go, with your hosts, Eric O’grey and Micha.  Show Highlights: Shopping vegan in smaller towns Clean prepackaged products Regulating eating schedules Weight loss results Dropping your BMI Eating different recipes and not having to meal prep Cooking without oil and butter The secret to making fries without oil Micha traveling and leaving her dogs Side effects from not eating or sleeping enough Not restricting calories and giving your body the nutrients it needs Spices to travel with Traveling with minimum sartorial pieces Regulating and maintaining weight

Welcome to a special show! I have a guest today, Dr. Preeti Kulkarni, the naturopathic doctor who helped me on my personal journey to health. After I visited many other doctors, Dr. Preeti is the one who told me to adopt a dog, which changed my life! Her program is about using foods in their natural forms, along with other components of holistic health, and not about selling a program or a product. Let me introduce you to the doctor who literally SAVED MY LIFE! What you’ll hear in this episode: Your exercise program should be enjoyable, include socialization, and be do-able for the long term. The difference between an MD and an ND Naturopathy includes clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, pharmacology, homeopathy, and Chinese medicine. Naturopathic medicine: Help the body heal itself and get to the root cause! Eric’s experiences with medical doctors vs. his experience with Dr. Preeti Conventional medicine: Diagnose, then prescribe BALANCE is the key! Find a NEW NORMAL! Dr. Preeti focuses on mental, physical, emotional, and social health. Food is fuel! Change your diet, change your health! Correct the deficiencies and then maintain health. ND’s dig deeper into the patient’s life, the causes of their problems, and their motivation to get healthy. Weekly visits foster commitment and accountability. Strategies for trying new vegetables! Processed foods change your palate. SPICE up your food and your life! The first 2-3 months are the hardest. 21 days to a new habit NEVER go back to the old ways! The important role that a dog can play The LITTLE things can motivate you. Dr. Preeti’s Healthy Weight Strategy Plan (and what it includes) Counting calories is NOT the answer! Enjoy the shopping and the cooking! Resources: www.coreintegrative.com Call Dr. Preeti and leave a voicemail: 408-724-1486  

Being a vegan takes a lot of hard work and dedication. You have to be mindful of your diet at work, traveling, and even at musical festivals. With this being said, the results will differ for everyone. You have to learn to manage your expectations base on logical actuality for your body. This means that food scheduling, food rationing, and snacks will be different for everyone. Learn the importance of personalizing your diet on this weeks episode of Wags and Weightloss, with Eric and Micha. Weight loss results Different vegan food options Music festivals Managing expectations Finding solutions to problems Scheduling time to eat Identifying specific issues Different snack ideas Nutritional yeast Eating processed grain in moderation Finding vegan restaurants near you Regulating dogs weight Feeding your dogs vegan food Wearing vegan clothing

You can’t always believe what you’re told. Many restaurants and people who don’t understand vegan diets advertise “vegan” food, that really isn’t in a whole plant based food diet. You have to remain dedicated and ask lots of questions, not only at your local restaurants but when you travel. This isn’t the only struggle when eating out and traveling, but there are many ways to avoid complications with a vegan diet. Tune into this episode of Wags and Weightloss with Eric O’Grey and Micha.   Weight loss results Traveling with a vegan diet Vegan cooking classes Going back to the gym & getting in shape Restaurants cooking “vegan” food with products that aren’t vegan Being cautious when eating out Taking walks and enjoying activities with your dogs Being able to find dog-friendly & fresh recipes People being able to see your results better than you Being at peace with your size and not feeling out of place Remaining with a healthy diet and staying at an optimal weight

We often measure progress in numbers, when really, progress can be a feeling. Not only does clean eating result in weight loss, but you’ll be able to accomplish things you never thought were possible. This opens doors for opportunities in new outlets of working out and enjoying the outdoors. Exercise can be done socially or independently, and your new found possibilities are endless. Tune in to hear the different ways you can enjoy your health and experiment with different types of exercise with Eric O’Grey and Micha.    Showing friends vegan foods  Genetic disadvantages  Being addicted to different foods  Being able to do more physical activity  Keeping up with physical activity and making your body feel better  Not measuring progress in weight  Working out along with dieting  Getting rid of saggy skin and toning up  Spiritual awakening  Supplementing gym workouts  Exercise with a social component  Changing sizes along with losing weight  Finding an outlet  Body pump classes  Recovery time improvement 

What should you do when you are out running errands all day and need something to eat? Micha and Eric are here to help you answer that question today. Micha is planning a trip overseas and has tips and brilliant advice from Eric.  Are you having health issues that can be improved by a change in your diet? Today, Micha and Eric also discuss how eating habits can cause and prevent several health issues.    What you'll hear in this episode: Micha’s weight loss results Food that Micha ate this week  Vegan menu at Taco Bell and Chipotle  How Micha is going to prepare herself to go overseas  How a whole food, plant based diet may help someone going through chemo therapy  What eating healthier can do to improve your health 

Not only does a whole plant based diet show results in your outer appearance, but in your performance. While we often take our miracle working legs and lungs for granted by mistreating our bodies with additives and a lack of exercise, this alternative lifestyle will immediately show results. This new lifestyle says yes to new adventures and new experiences you’d never encounter otherwise. Tune into this weeks episode of Wags and Weightloss with Micha and Eric O’Grey in order to learn how you can say yes to a new and healthier lifestyle. Weight loss results Eating while traveling Building a tolerance to food Making up excuses to not accomplish your goals Saying yes to new things being in touch with your emotions Pushing yourself to do new things Eliminating cholesterol Whole plant based food diet in the long run

Today’s show is a bonus edition with Dr. Preeti Kulkarni. She’s the naturopathic doctor from Cupertino, CA, to whom I credit my weight loss and healthy transformation. We’ve heard from Dr. Preeti before about diet and exercise, which are regular elements of the podcast, but today’s episode focuses on hormonal imbalances. Join us for this informative and practical conversation!   What you’ll hear in this episode:   Dr. Preeti says that the place to begin is to screen for diabetes AND pre-diabetes. What is pre-diabetes and its risk? Dr. Preeti explains the difference in approach of traditional end-point medicine and functional medicine. In 2018, naturopathic doctors will be included under Medicare coverage, specifically to target diabetes prevention. From the CDC: 70% of Americans are overweight or obese. About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes symptoms now! How to make hormones work correctly: Minimize blood sugar fluctuations Exercise during the first half of the day Eat a good, protein-rich breakfast What are endocrine hormones, and how are they tested? The importance of healthy snacks and meals. How animal proteins relate to insulin-resistance. Animal products—inflammation—diabetes. Many health issues arise from inflammation. A plant-based diet floods the body with nutrients and antioxidants. Dysglycemia: What is it? Lifestyle changes to correct hormonal imbalance. Small steps to make changes. The connection between arthritis, inflammation, and diet. The body’s inflammatory process: the positive and the negative. Benefits of turmeric in fighting inflammation. Thyroid issues, adrenals, and steroid hormones. Hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. Melatonin: the benefits of supplements to get the body back to normal. A new favorite area of study for Dr. Preeti: the gut microbiome and its relation to autoimmune diseases. Dr. Preeti practices in Cupertino, California.  Her website:  www.coreintegrative.com   To request a consultation with Dr. Preeti, please call and leave a voicemail at 408-724-1486.

Food is a universal language. No one can live without it, and most of us enjoy experimenting with it. Not only is veganism a healthier alternative, but a tasteful one. You can taste the benefits of veganism in your daily life as well, through things such as increased endurance and a positive mindset. Tune into this episode of Wags and Weightloss, with Micha and Eric O’Grey, to get a taste of this lifestyle. Weight results and techniques Becoming more active and positive Sticking to your diet and translating it when you travel Working out and elevating your heart rate Recovery period Why people aren’t promoting vegan foods Vegan kick starter plans Making tiny steps to commit to the diet and the transition period The necessity of b-12 and D and where to find it Energy correlating with weight Plant-based diet’s helping diseases The importance of getting out in the sun and boosting your happiness Getting vegan options at omnivore restaurants Eating until you’re physically full

Not only does your diet change your outward appearance, but your inward makeup. The effects from your eating habits range from your energy levels, your emotions, and mood, all the way to your thought process. Many vegans experience and recognize the changes in their thought process and emotional patterns as they progress. Two women who are included with the majority are Abbie and Micha. Tune into this week's episode of Wags and Weightloss, with your host, Eric O’Grey, to acquire more knowledge on the mental and physical effects your diet is having on you. Having vegan dinner’s for people interested in the diet or just to spread the word Trying different recipes Time and money invested in preparing meals Picking a specific day to prepare meals for the entire week in advance The way changing your diet sparks a new interest in cooking Learning different ways to cook and being experimental Different ways to deal with weighing yourself Dieting affecting your skin Different aspects of measuring health Gaining confidence Dieting changing you emotionally Sharing views on different lifestyles and being respectful Supplementing B-12 Causes of constantly being tired Different effects on energy from working out B-12 shots

When we think “weight loss”, we all think of miserable diets and insufferable hours at the gym. When in reality, there are many simple and comfortable ways to lose weight. Not only do these routines have positive physical health benefits, but result in a healthier mindset. Let’s get an update from Abbie and Micha! What you'll hear in this episode:  Weight loss marathon and half-marathon Abbie’s off week with water weight retention Being aware and detailed in the calories you consume Not starving yourself but eating less processed food Using encouragement or apps to help with your eating Micha’s eating habits and results Physical and mental benefits to weight loss Dieting to get diseases under control Trying diets like whole plant based food diet’s instead of unhealthy diets Hereditary health issues and bad habits Manliness correlating with meat consumption and the negative side effects of it Dieting effecting testosterone levels Loving your body regardless of your size Openly talking and sharing your diet to inspire people

Are you on the vegan diet like Abbie and Micha? How has your body changed since you've been on it? Abbie and Micha discuss how their bodies and mindsets have changed with their coach Eric O’Grey in this episode of Wags & Weight Loss. They will also be talking about the health differences between fresh and dried fruits. Tune in to hear all about it! What you'll hear in this episode: Abbie and Micha’s weight loss results How everyone's body sizes have changed Is dried fruit okay to eat? What happens when you eat an apricot or other fruits Is eating dried fruit the same as eating fresh fruit? What Larabars can do for you when you are traveling or out in public The team's summer plans

Have you experienced the roller coaster effect of a weight loss plan? In today’s show, Abbie and Micha discuss their up-and-down progress and their struggles, especially the challenges of eating a plant-based diet while traveling. Abbie has just returned from recent travels to Japan and Singapore, and Micha plans an upcoming road trip to visit her family. Join us to learn what they’ve discovered when your meals are at the mercy of your travels. What you’ll hear in this episode: When you aren’t eating ENOUGH to lose weight Vegan go-to meals when traveling The enigma of telltale weight loss, but not necessarily on the scales The importance of a food journal The goal: at least 3 meals daily of small, satisfying portions Abbie’s international travels and the challenge of vegan eating in Singapore and Japan Meal prep tips to minimize time commitment Letting go of your “food emotions” “The best ramen I’ve ever had!” What it takes to provide fruits, vegetables, and whole grains America’s “food terrorism” Why a naturopathic doctor is better than an MD for nutrition advice

While living in a society built upon carbs and sugars, healthy eating can be close to impossible. For many of us, it’s a lack of dedication and motivation to the lifestyle of healthy eating. Whether you’re eating for flavor, emotional, or psychological reasons, veganism may be a healthier alternative lifestyle for you. Tune into this week's episode of Wags and Weightloss to hear of the many benefits an animal product free lifestyle could offer you, with Micha and Eric O’Grey. Healthy eating in Asian countries Traveling Weight loss results Challenges with being Vegan White rice vs. Brown rice Using a pressure cooker Fine tuning habits to maximize results Minimizing the number of ingredients and approximating the ingredients Consuming enough calories on a daily basis Junk food vegans Personal health reasons to be a vegan Aches and pains Attempting a trial period Emotional or Psychological eating Breaking through barriers to achieve your goals Being a healthy vegan as opposed to unhealthy veganism   Resources: https://www.myfitnesspal.com  

The majority of us would typically choose carbs over cardio while sitting in admiration of those achieving the goals we all want to accomplish. What many people fail to realize is that you can achieve the results without having to go the extra mile, and it all starts in your kitchen. Sometimes a change in diet is all you need. Join the journey of Abbie and Micha while they’re working to achieve their goal of weight loss in real situations, by eating a whole food plant-based diet.   Show Highlights: Reasons for gaining weight Preparing and controlling your own meals Staying consistent Drinking water Getting back on track after a bad week Stretching and Dynamic Stretching Cooking and the benefits of having a good cooking space Using spices & the importance of healthy eating Substituting ingredients Being honest about real situations and setbacks