IN THIS EPISODE: VegAnnie had struggled for a while with her weight. But then she found out through a few simple calculations that she could lose the weight herself. As a former gymnast, she knew how to take care of her body, but her food got out of hand. She found her way to a vegan diet and to this day is still very aware of what foods she eats. She is an amazing chef that also holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and she's ready to help you reach your weight loss goals. Listen in! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Cuisinart Experience 360° of Griddle Cooking Versatility!  Show off your Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center at your next lean green get-together and blow your guests away! Cook all of your family’s favorite plant-based meals on the Griddle Cooking Center for a perfect meal, every time! The cooking center comes with a quick access paper towel holder (to take care of any uh-oh’s). It also includes a stainless steel lid with an integrated vent, which makes it perfect to steam or roast your favorite veggies! From vegan tofu fried rice to your family’s favorite pancake recipe, the Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center gives you the ability to explore your culinary creativity!   LOOKING FOR AWESOME PLANT-BASED MEAL PLANS? Visit our homepage at leangreendad.com for a free 30-days of Prepear and get recipes for your busy family that you can make in just 15 minutes or less!