How To Lose Weight By Gaining Health -I've lost over 200lbs (Udemy.com)
Adopting a whole food plant-based lifestyle transformed every aspect of my life.
Created by: Tim Kaufman
Last updated November 2021
What you will learn
- Upon completion of this course you will understand the differences between weight-loss and health and relate the differences to successful lifestyle changes.
- Upon completion of this course you understand why whole foods are advantageous for optimal health
- Upon completion of this course you will be able to identify whole foods, compare lables, and make good choices about healthy food
- You will complete daily action steps to accomplish tangible tasks that contribute to progress
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.9 out of 5higher than 96% of them
- Reviews58#572 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length3.5 hourslonger than 59% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2021earlier than 70% of them
Course Description
This is a course is designed for beginners that need to start a journey to health and need to start today. I am convinced that weight loss is a side effect of a healthy lifestyle and this is where the industry is missing the mark.
The content will take you through a 14-day plant-based transformation.
Calorie restriction and discipline will only take you as far as your willpower will allow. The majority of people will quit and then revert back to their old habits that got them into trouble in the first place.
I have been there, I know how hopeless it can feel, and I know that the emotional weight can be far heavier than the physical weight.
Do you want to lose weight and become healthy but don’t know where to begin?
Have you dieted in the past only to put the weight back on?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
With so much information out there about dieting and healthy eating, it's easy to get lost as you drown in the sea of information and recommendations.
I struggled for years with obesity, addiction, and chronic illness as I experimented with different fad diets and programs. I was a meat-loving, processed food junkie that found comfort and escape in my food as I eat my way to well over 400 pounds.
I have lost over 200lbs and kept it off for almost 10 years. I am passionate about spreading the message of health and the amazing power of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. I know what it is like to be on the “other side” and it feels awesome.
This way of eating not only saved my life but it gave me a completely new one. I am beyond grateful for my new life and I feel that I have a responsibility to help others down the same path towards health.
If you are just starting out and don’t know where to turn then this course is for you. I can’t wait to see where your journey will take you.
This lifestyle changed my entire world, what will it do for you?
**A free, Amazon best-selling cookbook is included as part of the downloadable resources**
Instructor Details
- 4.9 Rating
58 Reviews
Tim Kaufman
I have been in the education field for over 20 years. I have earned a Master of Science degree in Education as well as some undergrad degrees. I also hold a certificate from eCornell in Plant-Based Nutrition.
In 2010 I found myself near death's door as I struggled with chronic illness, obesity, and addiction. At over 400lbs and barely able to walk, I had become addicted to Fentyal and alcohol and I had all but given up on life.
I stumbled on to a whole food plant-based lifestyle not knowing the powerful correlation between food and health. As I started implementing what I was learning my health and lifestyle began to change rapidly.
Since then, I have lost over 200lbs and regained my health while getting off all of my almost 20 prescription drugs. My high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies, sleep apnea, and morbid obesity are all gone and I live a happy and healthy life with my beautiful wife.
After years of having limited mobility I
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Reviews
By Shana DeRusso on 1/29/2025
This course was absolutely wonderful and I look forward to watching it again. Everything he says makes sense and resonates with me. He has a lot of helpful tips and pdfs and makes each lesson really easy!
By Lisa E Coleman on 12/21/2024
Excellent and thought provoking. The instructor makes health relevant and I learned from his lecture. On the downside, the instructor presents a one-size fits all sort of food regimen. I did McDougall years ago and I lost weight, but I couldn't sustain that kind of eating. While I don't mind vegetarian, but vegan without oil made me very ill and I was always hungry. But he leaves an extremely compelling reason with his own experiences. Which I appreciate the most.
By Sara Snyder on 12/10/2023
This is a wonderful introduction to whole food plant-based eating and weight loss. Tim is inspiring and informative. His “homework assignments” kept me engaged and thoughtful about ways I could start and stay on a whole food plant-based diet to lose weight, get healthy, and save animals. This course is well structured and organized into day 1-14, an easy format for me to follow and learn from. I can’t wait for Tim’s next, more in-depth course!
By Angela Brantley on 11/21/2021
I really appreciate that he’s broken this down into small daily tasks which makes change more manageable and less overwhelming.
By Bruce McCulloch on 11/5/2021
I am a firm believer in the why. Why is the goal of any self planning.
By Joyce McGehee on 10/30/2021
The video for unit 12, Social situations would not play. Seems to be a duplicate of unit 11. This was a great class. Tim's sincerity comes through loud and clear. Thr resources and exercises are thought provoking and challenging - in a very good way.
By Suzanne Brown on 10/14/2021
This man is so down to earth. He presents the information very well and I am inspired to change my habits for the better
By Rita Snelbaker on 10/12/2021
The video makes you look deeper than just the surface of why you want to get healthy. It made me think of more than just weight loss.
By Krys Baritot on 10/12/2021
It’s the first time I heard a heart felt “why” I always stated I want to lose 30lbs to feel better. My why hit home when Tim stated it needs to be emotionally attached to something/ someone. It’s like a light went off. Is cake rally worth a few seconds of pleasure? No way!! Watching my new grandson explore this world. I want to be around to witness it all. I too, would love to do a marathon
By Jenni Nicholson on 10/11/2021
Of all of the resources I have used in my attempt at improving my health through plant based eating, this is the first one that has started off by establishing your 'why'. I think this is the most important part of the process and is one of the missing pieces in my journey.
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Overall Score : 98 / 100






