Nancy Goldstein of Minnetonka, Minnesota

Cholesterol Drop: 292 to 209

5'3 and 124 lbs, 70 year-old Nancy Goldstein has been staying fit, trim and free of osteoporosis since she started lifting weights thirty years ago. At age 62, she won a world bench press title! She recently tried the Engine 2 Diet after a friend with major health problems recommended it. Nancy was concerned about her elevated cholesterol levels. She had access to her parents old medical records and saw that they had histories of high cholesterol levels that raised when they got older and was curious if Engine 2 could beat the genetic component. In six weeks, she dropped her total cholesterol 83 points.  "I was curious to see if your diet would work on old geezers as well as young firefighters. It does. Thank you."

Scott Goodwin of Toledo, Ohio

Weight Lost: 39 lbs    

Cholesterol Drop:  258 to 159                             

The Engine 2 lifestyle change saved my life. This is the best thing that I could ever do for my body and my life and I could not have done it without this plan and the book! I started the plan in December of 2009 and started running in February 2010. I just completed my 5th competitive event on 9-11 with a 5k that I ran in my firefighter turnout gear that I received when I was 18 years old as a rookie!  I have been in the fire service for 27 years next month and am tickled to death that I am able to wear, with extra room, my original turnout gear!  Again, thanks to Rip and all you!

JR Rudberg of Marlton, New Jersey

Weight Lost: 50 lbs

Cholesterol Drop: 250 - 184

Since participating in an Engine 2 Immersion for Whole Foods Market team members, JR Rudberg has made powerful strides in his health. In five months he lost 50 pounds, dropped his cholesterol 64 points from 250 down to 184, and lowered his blood pressure from 127/88 to 109/76. He also happily reported that the severe back pain he experienced over the last few years from a herniated disk has completely dissipated opening up a whole new life for him. He continues to inspire everyone around him -- from co-workers to family members.

Barbara Johnson of League City, Texas

Weight Lost: 42 lbs

Cholesterol Drop:  200 to 167

Before Engine 2, 5’1 Barbara’s weight fluctuated between 140 and 160 pounds. After adopting the E2 lifestyle with exercise, she consistently weighs between 117 and 118. Her total cholesterol has dropped from over 200 to 167 and her heart, which had minor blockage, is now free and clear. Barbara is now an avid endurance athlete and just completed her first half marathon in Houston in January 2011 -- just a few months shy of her 61st birthday. Way to go Barbara!

Paul Gutekunst of Kingman, Arizona

Weight Lost: 20+

Cholesterol Drop:  Down to 134

A 20+ year veteran paramedic, Paul learned in January 2010 that a new company policy required that he lose 30 pounds. Since adopting a plant-strong diet, he has lost over twenty pounds so far and gone from a tight 44-waist trouser to a comfortable 40. Says Paul, “My doctor asked me three times if I was taking medication to lower my cholesterol.”  He doesn’t know his starting point, but happily reports his total cholesterol is 134.

Charlene Nolan of Philadelphia, PA

Weight Loss: 80 pounds

Cholestorol Drop: Down to 153!

Char Nolan is an Engine 2 super star. She says, "I always tell people that being plant-strong is a belief.  It is not a diet, because most people go on and off diets.You always carry your beliefs close to your heart. Managing food intake has always been difficult for me, and finding the Engine 2 Diet is the best thing that I have ever done for my health and well being."