The Engine 2 Diet

The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds

By: Rip Esselstyn

Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May, Leslie Bellair

Lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit--in just 4 weeks.

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.

"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

We all need a little engine that could!

Getting back to basics of natural eating for wellness. This is a book I will most likely listen to more than once.

Great for beginners to whole plant based diets!

Dr greger's book how not to die is like my whole plant based diet Bible but I wish I tried this first as it is a bit easier and less strict. I still recommend reading how not to die after reading this book for sure.

Rip's Work Has Made My "Going Vegan" Easier

I learned about Rip from the documentary "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix, which discussed his dad's work and the work of T Colin Campbell. I read The China Study and also read dr. Dean Ornish's book the Spectrum. Following my dad's quadruple bypass surgery at age 55, and knowing that the apple does not fall far from the tree, I knew I had to do something different with my eating lifestyle. I am now 63 years of age and in great health, but it was not until Rip's book The Engine 2 Diet that I decided to go vegan. I also bought Rip's new book, "Plant Strong," and I look forward to reading that for updates and new recipes.

Very well composed

I love the way the information comes across. I immediately get it and I'm in. For quite some time I have been trying the heavy protein and low carb and have gotten nowhere but within almost 2 weeks on The Engine 2 Diet and I have lost 8 pounds. The energy is coming back and now I am wanting to exercise which I haven't had to do for the 8 pounds so I foresee a large weight loss coming up. This is something I can stick to and enjoy.

Informative

I loved the hand holding he gives to start this lifestyle change for every one