On this "bridge" episode we are going to talk about a few very important tips, tricks and myths about going to a primarily plant based diet.  When switching to a plant based diet I often hear of people saying they still can't lose weight or they even gained weight when going plant based.  If you are doing it right it is impossible to gain weight on a plant based diet and if you have weight to lose it is very unlikely you will not shed a few pounds if doing it correctly.I have found that in 95% of the cases there are three very simple reasons why you are not losing weight or even gaining weight when going to a plant based diet and in this episode I will detail these three things so you can avoid them!

On this "bridge" episode we are going to talk about a few very important tips, tricks and myths about going to a primarily plant based diet.   When switching to a plant based diet I often hear of people saying they still can't lose weight or they even gained weight when going plant based.  If you are doing it right it is impossible to gain weight on a plant based diet and if you have weight to lose it is very unlikely you will not shed a few pounds if doing it correctly. I have found that in 95% of the cases there are three very simple reasons why you are not losing weight or even gaining weight when going to a plant based diet and in this episode I will detail these three things so you can avoid them!

The 3 Reasons You can't Lose Weight on a Plant Based Diet

On this 2nd "Bridge" episode I lay the foundation for how easy it can be to transition to a plant based diet or lifestyle.  So many people make it so hard and approach it completely wrong.We will go over the exact system you can use to start today and even get your whole family or support system on board with you even if they are the most negative person in the world...It's all about the approach and presentation.You don't want to miss this one ya'll!!

On this 2nd "Bridge" episode I lay the foundation for how easy it can be to transition to a plant based diet or lifestyle.  So many people make it so hard and approach it completely wrong. We will go over the exact system you can use to start today and even get your whole family or support system on board with you even if they are the most negative person in the world...It's all about the approach and presentation. You don't want to miss this one ya'll!!

The Easy Way To Make The Transition to Plant Based...And Get Your Whole Crew On Board

On this episode I go into detail my exact thoughts and what I was thinking and feeling during the major transformation of losing 120 pounds and reversing 6 Life Threatening Diseases in just 6 months!Tears are shed in this very difficult episode to record!

On this episode I go into detail my exact thoughts and what I was thinking and feeling during the major transformation of losing 120 pounds and reversing 6 Life Threatening Diseases in just 6 months! Tears are shed in this very difficult episode to record!

My Innermost Thoughts During The Transformation

Fasting is a term that is thrown around so much in the plant based and diet world these days.  I don't even like the word fasting, it makes me cringe!However, fasting, or eating on a condensed schedule can and will help you to lose more weight and attack disease faster.  In this episode I talk all about exactly when and how I use fasting in my diet and why it allowed me to keep losing weight when I was starting to plateau.

Fasting is a term that is thrown around so much in the plant based and diet world these days.  I don't even like the word fasting, it makes me cringe! However, fasting, or eating on a condensed schedule can and will help you to lose more weight and attack disease faster.   In this episode I talk all about exactly when and how I use fasting in my diet and why it allowed me to keep losing weight when I was starting to plateau.

The Fasting (Eating Schedule) of my Diet

Bring on Fool's Gold BBQOn this episode we dive in and start to learn all about how to actually cook and implement plant based BBQ into your life.  If you already love bbq which most people do, this will not be too difficult of a transition.  If you are not a huge fan of BBQ, well, that is a travesty!  No, really, even if you don't like BBQ the same principles and techniques can be used for literally any cuisine.We talk all about the history of BBQ and why it is such a staple in so many cuisines today, especially in America!

Bring on Fool's Gold BBQ On this episode we dive in and start to learn all about how to actually cook and implement plant based BBQ into your life.  If you already love bbq which most people do, this will not be too difficult of a transition.  If you are not a huge fan of BBQ, well, that is a travesty!  No, really, even if you don't like BBQ the same principles and techniques can be used for literally any cuisine. We talk all about the history of BBQ and why it is such a staple in so many cuisines today, especially in America!

Bring on Fool's Gold BBQ

There is no question that when you make major transformations to your diet and health you will encounter a number of major setbacks and a lot of minor setbacks along the way.  One of the hardest things I have ever dealt with in my life was a setback that I encountered surprisingly after I had already lost 120 pounds and reversed all 6 of my Life Threatening Diseases!This one setback cemented in my mind how incredibly powerful and healing a plant based diet can truly be.  Not only is a plant based diet incredibly powerful ad helping you lose weight and crush disease, it also helps you maintain it long term!Come along and listen in as we deal with this major challenge in the journey!

There is no question that when you make major transformations to your diet and health you will encounter a number of major setbacks and a lot of minor setbacks along the way.  One of the hardest things I have ever dealt with in my life was a setback that I encountered surprisingly after I had already lost 120 pounds and reversed all 6 of my Life Threatening Diseases! This one setback cemented in my mind how incredibly powerful and healing a plant based diet can truly be.  Not only is a plant based diet incredibly powerful ad helping you lose weight and crush disease, it also helps you maintain it long term! Come along and listen in as we deal with this major challenge in the journey!

A Major Setback that Proved Plant Based Diets Amazing for Weight Loss and Health

Start Right Now, Don't Wait, Use Common Sense

After leaving the gastric bypass surgery appointment on "The Next Thing Smoking' I had to pull up by my bootstraps and make a plan to not only lose a ton of weight but also fight off diseases that were literally killing me.I spent time reading through testimonials and realized the answer may have been right under my nose all this time.  I went to work, made changes, tweaks and set some boundaries.The Fool's Gold Diet was born!!Did it work?  You'll have to listen to this episode to find out!!Do me a huge favor and leave me a review at Apple, Spotify or whoever you get your podcasts!  It would mean the world to me!Connect with me at: http://brianrodgers.com

After leaving the gastric bypass surgery appointment on "The Next Thing Smoking' I had to pull up by my bootstraps and make a plan to not only lose a ton of weight but also fight off diseases that were literally killing me. I spent time reading through testimonials and realized the answer may have been right under my nose all this time.  I went to work, made changes, tweaks and set some boundaries. The Fool's Gold Diet was born!! Did it work?  You'll have to listen to this episode to find out!! Do me a huge favor and leave me a review at Apple, Spotify or whoever you get your podcasts!  It would mean the world to me! Connect with me at: <a href="http://brianrodgers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://brianrodgers.com</a>

The Fool's Gold Diet Emerges

Everyone has that one moment, the "Trigger" that's set into motion major change.  For some it is something drastic like losing a loved one, doing something you hate doing, finally pursuing the dream in your mind, not being there for a loved one.....even the thought of dying!For me, the thought of being sick the rest of my life, dying, never getting to see the people I love so dearly again was great and a huge part of why I finally decided it was time for change.  But the actual "Trigger" that finally put me over the edge will probably surprise you!Listen to this Episode #10 to find out exactly what it was!Learn More: Check out my website: https://brianrodgers.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/Youtube Cooking Show: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

Everyone has that one moment, the "Trigger" that's set into motion major change.  For some it is something drastic like losing a loved one, doing something you hate doing, finally pursuing the dream in your mind, not being there for a loved one.....even the thought of dying! For me, the thought of being sick the rest of my life, dying, never getting to see the people I love so dearly again was great and a huge part of why I finally decided it was time for change.  But the actual "Trigger" that finally put me over the edge will probably surprise you! Listen to this Episode #10 to find out exactly what it was!Learn More: Check out my website: <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianrodgers.com/</a>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/</a> Youtube Cooking Show: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

Leavin' on The Next Thing Smokin'

This was my moment of truth and my D-Day. I was serving up something no one had ever tried before, at least not the way I was doing it. There were more than 500 people in attendance. It could make or break my reputation as a professional chef &amp; Pitmaster. In this episode, I share the audience's reaction to having  plant-based BBQ for the first time in their lives and how it changed the course of my life.Learn More: Check out my website: https://brianrodgers.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgersMy YouTube Cooking Show:  @Brian Rodgers BBQ

This was my moment of truth and my D-Day. I was serving up something no one had ever tried before, at least not the way I was doing it. There were more than 500 people in attendance. It could make or break my reputation as a professional chef &amp; Pitmaster. In this episode, I share the audience's reaction to having  plant-based BBQ for the first time in their lives and how it changed the course of my life.Learn More: Check out my website: <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianrodgers.com/</a>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers</a>My YouTube Cooking Show:  @Brian Rodgers BBQ

My Real Life D-Day

At age 44, Award-Winning Kansas City Pitmaster &amp; Chef, Brian Rodgers, was labelled morbidly obese at 300 pounds and diagnosed with SIX life-threatening diseases. Determined to beat death, he refused gastric bypass surgery and relied instead on his 30 years worth of BBQ experience and his unique knowledge of plant-based food to heal himself.Miraculously, within just 6 short months, Brian was off all medications, reversed all six diseases, lost an astonishing 120 pounds.....and discovered Plant Based BBQ.....Yes, that’s really a thing! The best part? He documented all of it in detail for you right here on this podcast!Tune in each week to hear Brian share his incredible six-month journey and the exact step-by-step process he followed to get there. From his meal plan and exercise regime, to his inner-most thoughts during the journey, Brian isn’t afraid to reveal all. He even shares how he maintains his new healthy lifestyle while still being able to enjoy mouth-watering BBQ and delicious food - slightly modified, of course! Just when you thought it couldn't get any juicier, Brian will also invite his amazing friends &amp; industry experts on the podcast to dive deep into the science and psychology behind why he was able to lose so much weight and crush his diseases within such a short period of time. You’ll hear from his extensive network of doctors, nutritionists, coaches, athletes, entrepreneurs, and so many more incredible people. So, what are you waiting for? Press play and be prepared to get fun, exciting, and super informative conversations delivered straight to your ears.

Every challenge gives rise to new opportunities. In this podcast, I talk about how I stood up to face what could have been a huge disaster. How it led up to the invention of plant-based BBQ, what lessons I learned along the way, and how it changed the course of my life forever.Learn More: Check out my website: https://brianrodgers.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/Youtube Cooking Show: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

Every challenge gives rise to new opportunities. In this podcast, I talk about how I stood up to face what could have been a huge disaster. How it led up to the invention of plant-based BBQ, what lessons I learned along the way, and how it changed the course of my life forever.Learn More: Check out my website: <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianrodgers.com/</a>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/</a> Youtube Cooking Show: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

The True Story of How Plant Based BBQ Was Invented

When you are obese, there comes a time in your life when you start accepting your obesity. In the first part of this podcast, I talk about the challenges I faced being obese, even though my mind started rationalizing it. In the second part, I briefly discuss my blood work results after an appointment with the doctor.  Learn More: Check out my website: https://brianrodgers.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgersMy Cooking Show on YouTube: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

When you are obese, there comes a time in your life when you start accepting your obesity. In the first part of this podcast, I talk about the challenges I faced being obese, even though my mind started rationalizing it. In the second part, I briefly discuss my blood work results after an appointment with the doctor.  Learn More: Check out my website: <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianrodgers.com/</a>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers</a>My Cooking Show on YouTube: @Brian Rodgers BBQ

Low-N-Slow Only Works In BBQ

College brought love in my life. I met my soul mate on the very first day of college. Fascinated by her polite and friendly behavior, I immediately asked her out. To my surprise, she said yes.  That may sound like another cliché love story, but it changed the course of my life and career forever. While dating, I got to meet the lovely family of Jen, who introduced me to country cuisine. On weekends we would go to her parents, cook all sorts of food and eat together. That is where I started my love affair with cooking. Tune in to know more about how this knowledge of BBQ and Southern country cuisine helped me win recognition in the competitive BBQ community of Kansas City. Key Moments: ●      My first day at college [1:33]●      Regular weekend trips to Inman and how I started taking an interest in cooking [7:02]●      The hardest thing we ever had to do in our relationship [13:41]●      What helped me take my BBQ knowledge to the next level  [15:46] ●      The humble beginnings of my BBQ champion pedigree [17:44]●      My experience leading the team for the Corporate Cup [19:19] Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback, and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.Leave me a review on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-thing-smokin-with-brian-rodgers-friends/id1506601095Learn More: ●      Check out my website: https://brianrodgers.com/●      Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers

College brought love in my life. I met my soul mate on the very first day of college. Fascinated by her polite and friendly behavior, I immediately asked her out. To my surprise, she said yes.  That may sound like another cliché love story, but it changed the course of my life and career forever. While dating, I got to meet the lovely family of Jen, who introduced me to country cuisine. On weekends we would go to her parents, cook all sorts of food and eat together. That is where I started my love affair with cooking. Tune in to know more about how this knowledge of BBQ and Southern country cuisine helped me win recognition in the competitive BBQ community of Kansas City. Key Moments: ●      My first day at college [1:33]●      Regular weekend trips to Inman and how I started taking an interest in cooking [7:02]●      The hardest thing we ever had to do in our relationship [13:41]●      What helped me take my BBQ knowledge to the next level  [15:46] ●      The humble beginnings of my BBQ champion pedigree [17:44]●      My experience leading the team for the Corporate Cup [19:19] Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback, and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.Leave me a review on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-thing-smokin-with-brian-rodgers-friends/id1506601095" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-thing-smokin-with-brian-rodgers-friends/id1506601095</a> Learn More: ●      Check out my website: <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianrodgers.com/</a>●      Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers</a>

The Two Loves of My Life Discovered

In this episode, I dive deeper into how BBQ and food played a massive part in every area of my life: from my time travelling for baseball to the Re Eats my family and I would have. Seriously, if you’re a BBQ lover, then this episode is not to be missed! Key Moments:My family history with food [2:23] Re Eat at the Rodgers [7:42]Where you can find the most authentic BBQs [10:44]Learn More: Check out my websiteFollow me on Instagram Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast. 

In this episode, I dive deeper into how BBQ and food played a massive part in every area of my life: from my time travelling for baseball to the Re Eats my family and I would have. Seriously, if you’re a BBQ lover, then this episode is not to be missed! Key Moments: My family history with food [2:23] Re Eat at the Rodgers [7:42] Where you can find the most authentic BBQs [10:44] Learn More: Check out my <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

Long Line of Great Cooks or Not?

It’s no secret that I love BBQ. Like, really love it. Especially since it was this passion for BBQ that helped me lose 120 pounds and reverse six life threatening diseases. In this episode, I get into the meat of why I love BBQ so much and the rich,delicious history of BBQ in America. Key Moments:Why I love BBQ [1:50]The history of BBQ [4:04]How meat based BBQ set me up for Plant Based BBQ [13:32] Learn More: Check out my websiteFollow me on InstagramRate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

It’s no secret that I love BBQ. Like, really love it. Especially since it was this passion for BBQ that helped me lose 120 pounds and reverse six life threatening diseases. In this episode, I get into the meat of why I love BBQ so much and the rich,delicious history of BBQ in America. Key Moments: Why I love BBQ [1:50] The history of BBQ [4:04] How meat based BBQ set me up for Plant Based BBQ [13:32] Learn More: Check out my <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

BBQ In the Veins

While my career as a software architect has brought many blessings into my life, it also led to tremendous downfalls. In this episode, I reveal the downsides of being a computer programmer, the lessons my obesity taught me, and the misconceptions many people hold about healthy eating. Key Moments:How my career fuelled my issues with my weight [2:50]The day I finally went to the doctor [5:05]The lessons obesity has taught me [7:32]The misconceptions around healthy eating [12:30] Learn More:Check out my websiteFollow me on InstagramRate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast. 

While my career as a software architect has brought many blessings into my life, it also led to tremendous downfalls. In this episode, I reveal the downsides of being a computer programmer, the lessons my obesity taught me, and the misconceptions many people hold about healthy eating. Key Moments: How my career fuelled my issues with my weight [2:50] The day I finally went to the doctor [5:05] The lessons obesity has taught me [7:32] The misconceptions around healthy eating [12:30] Learn More: Check out my <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

The Ups and Downs of a Successful Career 

Welcome to The Next Thing Smoking Podcast with Brian Rodgers and Friends. I started this podcast because I want to share exactly how I was able to lose 120 pounds and heal myself from six life threatening diseases in six months, all thanks to Plant Based BBQ. When I was 44 years old and weighing in at 300 pounds, my doctor told me I had three options: 1)Do nothing and ride out the rest of my (short) lifespan2)Undergo gastric bypass surgery to reset my health &amp; life3)Completely overhaul my diet through massive lifestyle changesAt first, I was completely ready to undergo gastric bypass surgery...until my doctor said I would no longer be able to eat BBQ anymore. This was a complete deal breaker for me! Instead of the surgery, I decided to focus on my 30 years worth of BBQ experience to overhaul my diet and heal myself. Through this experience, I discovered the full potential of what a Plant Based BBQ can do for your body. Now, I’m dedicated to getting my message out there and helping you discover the health and lifestyle benefits of Plant Based BBQ. Tune in to this special introductory episode to learn more about my story, the type of industry experts I will be inviting onto the show, and why I truly believe in Plant Based BBQ. Key Moments:●The moment that started it all [3:15]●The friends I will be inviting onto the show [8:26]●Why I love Plant Based BBQ [9:51]Learn MoreCheck out my websiteFollow me on InstagramRate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

Welcome to The Next Thing Smoking Podcast with Brian Rodgers and Friends. I started this podcast because I want to share exactly how I was able to lose 120 pounds and heal myself from six life threatening diseases in six months, all thanks to Plant Based BBQ. When I was 44 years old and weighing in at 300 pounds, my doctor told me I had three options: 1)Do nothing and ride out the rest of my (short) lifespan 2)Undergo gastric bypass surgery to reset my health &amp; life 3)Completely overhaul my diet through massive lifestyle changes At first, I was completely ready to undergo gastric bypass surgery...until my doctor said I would no longer be able to eat BBQ anymore. This was a complete deal breaker for me! Instead of the surgery, I decided to focus on my 30 years worth of BBQ experience to overhaul my diet and heal myself. Through this experience, I discovered the full potential of what a Plant Based BBQ can do for your body. Now, I’m dedicated to getting my message out there and helping you discover the health and lifestyle benefits of Plant Based BBQ. Tune in to this special introductory episode to learn more about my story, the type of industry experts I will be inviting onto the show, and why I truly believe in Plant Based BBQ. Key Moments: ●The moment that started it all [3:15] ●The friends I will be inviting onto the show [8:26] ●Why I love Plant Based BBQ [9:51] Learn More Check out my <a href="https://brianrodgers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrianrodgers/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Rate and Review If you found this podcast valuable and informative, I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review. I love hearing your feedback and it helps other people who want to achieve their own transformation find this podcast.

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