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The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds Hardcover – February 25, 2009
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Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in this book. With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: **Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts-that will keep you looking forward to every bite **Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals **Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want **Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away.
Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective, this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort.
"I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health." -Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven-time Tour de France champion
"Want to be as strong as a Texas firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" -Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, U of California SF, author, Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease
- Print length288 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGrand Central Life & Style
- Publication dateFebruary 25, 2009
- Dimensions6.5 x 1 x 9.38 inches
- ISBN-109780446506694
- ISBN-13978-0446506694
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- ASIN : 0446506699
- Publisher : Grand Central Life & Style; 1st edition (February 25, 2009)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780446506694
- ISBN-13 : 978-0446506694
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #128,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #84 in Vegetarian Diets (Books)
- #95 in Vegetarian Cooking
- #1,227 in Other Diet Books
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About the author
Engine 2 Founder Rip Esselstyn was born in upstate New York, raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and educated at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a three-time All-American swimmer. After graduation, Rip spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to Austin’s Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother’s health. To document his success he wrote the national bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet, which shows the irrefutable connection between a plant-based diet and good health.
Rip left his job as a firefighter in 2009 to team up with Whole Foods Market as one of their Healthy Eating Partners to raise awareness for Whole Foods employees, customers and communities about the benefits of eating a plant-strong diet. As the founder of Engine 2, Rip develops and implements a range of programs and events geared toward education, inspiring and nurturing plant-strong living for individuals, families and organizations across the globe.
He has appeared on hundreds of radio and national television shows, including the Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show. Rip is a New York Times Bestselling Author who has published four books. He will be touring the US in support of his most recent book, The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet, in early 2017.
Rip lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Jill, and their three beautiful children, Kole, Sophie and Hope.
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I found and read Rip's father's book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn, and LOVED the information and the strait to the point "what" and "why" of a vegan, no-oil life style. Though I couldn't imagine life without cheese and milk products, I understood that if I was going to change my fate, something this "drastic" was required. So, I adopted the diet based on the information available in his father's book and began to see DRAMATIC results about 2 weeks into the diet. After 60 days, I lost 24 pounds. But it wasn't about the weight loss for me. While the compliments are wonderful on my new appearance and it's exciting to be 2 sizes smaller, the real changes (I hoped) were happening on the inside. Today, I got confirmation from my doctor that my total cholesterol has dropped from 188 to 119 and my LDL from 119 to 56. Nope, not a typo... 56!! Dr. Esselstyn's diet has turned out to be a godsend.
You're probably thinking: what does this have to do with The Engine 2 Diet?
Confession: If you're considering changing your health like I did, I will and must admit to being a little frustrated... Initially. Having lived my entire life eating a lighter version of the Western Diet: fruits or veggies at every meal, minimal red meats, heavy on the grilled chicken, turkey and fish, low sodium and low fat milk, cheeses and ice cream (remember, CV disease is a family way of life) I didn't have a large understanding of the variety available in a plant based diet and how the heck to prepare these items, let alone make them taste GOOD. Tho there are a few excellent resources full of recipes and how to cook and bake for vegans online, there were always the questions in my mind: "How do I do this without the oil?" and "Will this even turn out right without the oil?" So I found myself in a "safe rut" with few and limited players on my plate and in my bowl that tasted good and were diet allowed. Boring! The Engine 2 Diet has served to shed light on all my gray areas of understanding and has put variety back into my life. This book is a MUST for your new lifestyle. Rip explains a lot of the new foods and terminology you'll encounter and he tells you how to prepare them, too. I struggled in the early days (and still do sometimes) trying to figure out what's OK to include or skip. Rip put's it here in black and white. I keep this book on my phone as a resource when shopping or cooking and it's made things so much easier. So, so much easier. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
Words of Encouragement:
Reading Labels Sucks. But it is a necessary evil. And yes, even a single drop off oil is a drop too much. So many things contain oil... Especially the ones that are supposed to be "good" oils (olive, canola, soy...) Hang in there. It gets easier and subsequent trips to the grocery store gets easier as you learn your safe labels. Don't worry about not getting enough fats in your diet. Plants and grains contain plenty in their "natural" packaging.
Don't Skimp on High Protein Veggies, Grains and Beans. This is easy to do especially if you have a busy lifestyle. Grabbing a quick piece of fruit and coffee for breakfast for instance, IS diet friendly, but you just fasted for 6-8 hours while you slept. Sure you'll lose weight, sure you're cholesterol will drop... BUT you run the risk of increasing your triglycerides with your carb only intake. Increased triglycerides can lead to diabetes. Better to eat some cereal or oatmeal with that fruit. I use a disposable bowl for oatmeal to eat at red lights when I'm in a real hurry. Thankfully, this isn't too often.
We started the new diet and after 6 months, nothing. So, I started looking for other options. First, the low carb lifestyle. Not only DIDN'T it work but it made us feel horrible!
We switch to vegan about 11 weeks ago. After 2 weeks I had dropped 10 lbs. My husband 14lbs. I started monitoring our blood pressure. I went from and average bp of 128/76 down to 102/68. My husband, still on meds, went from 138/89 to 125/80. That was just 2 weeks! We should have had a full blood panel done, but we didn't. So, I don't have a marker for our cholesterol levels. But, I can tell you this much. I have lost almost 30 lbs and my blood pressure is what it was in high school. My husband is doing great. We go back to the Dr. next week and I have a feeling we will be lower his meds.
I have suffered from IBS and stomach problems since I was about 10 years old. I have been on all kinds of meds for it. Not until I eliminates animal- based foods (this means dairy too) did I start feeling better. I mean NO MORE ISSUES!!! I can eat at work without being afraid I'm going to get sick. No more pain or discomfort. No more IBS! Listen, if you have ever suffered with this you know that going 11 weeks with no problems is a miracle!
Engine 2 is bringing a whole new level to our diet now. The fact the we have now eliminated processed oils. Ok, look, this is NOT a low-fat diet. You still eat fat. Just in its raw, natural forms. Did you know that if the label on your evoo doesn't say 'organic' AND ‘ cold-pressed’ there is a good possibility it was extracted with hexane? That goes for a lot of nut and seed oils. Do your research!!! Not to mention how heat destroys and changes the oil itself. If you need more proof read the China Study by T. Colin Campbell or Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn. This is DATA, not opinions.
I work around people who indulge on S.A.D. diet food constantly while complaining about all of their illnesses. There are no prescriptions that cure high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes or heart disease. They just mask your problem.
God has given us everything we need to heal ourselves right outside our doors. Yes, it takes effort and time. But, what's your health worth to you? Think about this... Why is preparing plant-based food SO much easier than animal-based? Think about the process. The WHOLE process, not just picking up a package at the store.
God has made us the stewards of this wonderful planet. If you really did the research on EVERYTHING you eat I think you would go plant-based fast.