In this episode, Jeremy Lalonde shares his inspiring weight loss journey, transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet, and the impact of intermittent fasting on his health. He discusses the power of community through his YouTube channel, PB with J, and the recent launch of his family cookbook, which emphasizes the importance of cooking together and enjoying real food. Jeremy reflects on the habits that shape our eating patterns and the joy of making mistakes in the kitchen, fostering a supportive environment for families to explore plant-based cooking together. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the unique approach to their upcoming cookbook, which is designed to cater to the diverse tastes of family members. They delve into the importance of user-friendly design, recipe testing, and the honesty of feedback from family members. The conversation also touches on parenting choices regarding diet, the rewarding nature of content creation, and the establishment of a community through the Mighty Network platform. Grab Jeremy's eBook here: https://pbwithj.thrivecart.com/ff-ebook/For 20% off use discount code: PBWITHJ20Mighty Network (member's community)https://pb-with-j.mn.co/share/QuUfcNcJfJrorP4n?utm_source=manualTakeaways⭐️ I lost 180 pounds over the course of less than two years.⭐️ Eating is a matter of patterns and of habit.⭐️ Real food is just so delicious.⭐️ The plateau kicks in, right?⭐️ I could have that video up by the end of the day.⭐️ We pride ourselves on making mistakes in the kitchen.⭐️ I just started realizing, oh, we have four different palettes.⭐️ The power of YouTube just as a distributor of content.⭐️ I think we get addicted to numbers.⭐️ I want to make people feel something. The cookbook is organized by family members' taste ⭐️ preferences.⭐️ User experience is prioritized in the cookbook design.⭐️ Recipes have been tested by over 60 people for reliability.⭐️ Honesty in feedback is crucial for recipe approval.⭐️ Dietary choices are respected and encouraged in children.⭐️ Content creation has become a rewarding venture.⭐️ The Mighty Network fosters community engagement.⭐️ Photos in the cookbook reflect real-life cooking results.⭐️ The cookbook aims to simplify meal preparation.⭐️ Future projects will blend cooking content with film and television.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Lalonde01:31 The Weight Loss Journey04:49 Transitioning to a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet09:54 The Impact of Intermittent Fasting13:38 The Power of YouTube and Community18:47 The Launch of PB with J Family Favorites Cookbook25:54 Exploring Family Tastes in Cooking32:09 The Cookbook Design and User Experience37:24 Honesty in Recipe Testing42:32 Parenting and Dietary Choices44:28 Future Projects and Content Creation47:43 Building a Community with Mighty NetworkVisit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDETo order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/ Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow  Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershow

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