5 Powerful Habits for Staying Plant-Based in a Junk Food World

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How do you stick to healthy eating when there’s a fast food restaurant on every corner and healthy options are hard to come by. Brenda Workman knows the struggle — and she’s found a way through it. After decades of yo-yo dieting, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, she made a mindset shift that changed everything. Now she’s 60 pounds lighter, off her medications, and thriving on a plant-based diet… in one of the unhealthiest states in the U.S. Brenda shares the five practical habits that helped her stay the course, even when surrounded by junk food and temptations. You’ll learn: - Brenda’s five go-to strategies for eating healthy in an unhealthy world - Why focusing on health — not weight loss — is the key to real change - How to fight cravings and ditch junk food for good - Practical tips for starting, and sticking with, a plant-based lifestyle Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – How Brenda Lost 60 lbs and Got Off Statins by Prioritizing Health 04:45 – The Mindset Shift That Helped Her Finally Quit Junk Food 09:10 – Free Tools for Plant-Based Success: Podcasts, Docs, and More 11:45 – Why Support Systems Are Key to a Lasting Plant-Based Lifestyle 13:35 – How to Show You're Serious About Going Plant-Based: Be Consistent 15:20 – Batch Cooking Tips to Avoid Temptation and Stay on Track 16:37 – How to Stock a Plant-Based Kitchen for Quick, Healthy Meals 17:47 – Brenda’s Must-Have Pantry Staples for a Healthy Plant-Based Diet 18:58 – How to Beat Junk Food Cravings 21:15 – Inside the Wellness Weekend: Education, Community, and Plant-Based Living 🔗 SHOW LINKS 🔗 Support PCRM https://www.pcrm.org/match Brenda Workman Wellness Weekend: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brendaworkmancooksplants Dr. Brooke Bussard https://drbrookebussard.com 🎟️ EVENTS 🎟️ International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm 🎧 FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE 🎧 The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.