“I’m ready to feel like me again. I’m ready to get UNSTUCK.”
Does this sound like you?
If it does, you know how years of being on the yo-yo dieting train can leave you feeling hopeless and defeated. But...there are six things you should know.
In fact, I call them the Six Super Truths, and I promise you've never looked at things this way before.
1. Weight is the symptom, not the problem.
2. IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT. (Read that again.)
Your inability to stay on a “diet” isn’t because you’re weak, it’s because the food we’re eating is engineered with something called The Bliss Point - it’s the exact amount of salt, sugar and fat that makes a food physically addictive. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent every year by big food companies doing studies to make our fast food, processed foods and all the foods and drinks so prominent in the Standard American Diet as addictive as possible, and they don’t have to disclose a thing. It’s perfectly legal and has been going on for MANY years.
Angry? Exactly.
3. Since all “diets” are based on some variation of the Standard American Diet, they are designed to fail from the outset. This is what keeps us in the yo-yo dieting cycle, going from one “diet” to the other, losing weight then gaining it all back plus more.
4. Women are trapped in society’s view of what we’re 'supposed' to be:
• selfless (always putting others’ needs above our own),
• perfect (do it all and be everything to everyone and look great doing it), and
• never sad or angry (always “ok.”)
This leads to the mindset issues that set the stage for self-sabotage.
5. Because of this, almost all women have boundary issues, But learning to set boundaries is key for empowered living.
6. A healthy, plant-based diet is the gateway to breaking the yo-yo dieting, self-sabotaging cycle and taking your life back. Why? Because it gets you out of the endless cycle of The Standard American Diet, the diet industry, and the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
These Six Super Truths are what I realized long ago and what my program, The PlantPower Revolution, is based on.
• NOT dieting, but learning to nourish your body.
• NOT willpower, but learning to adopt a mindset that will allow you to stop self-sabotaging and start loving yourself.
Knowledge is power. Because once you know the truth, you can’t un-know it. It changes how you see everything.
How It Works
I developed my physician-approved program after years of research and professional education, and working directly with women to understand exactly what they needed to succeed long-term.
I discovered that the key components to losing the weight and getting healthy for good are:
- A simple, sustainable plan with no calorie counting, carb cutting or macros to count, and no supplements or shakes to buy, and providing the education to back it up.
- Accountability and support – lots of positivity and zero judgment, with a touch of tough love.
- Community. Most women don’t have a lot of healthy people in their lives, so having a thriving group of women who have your back 24/7 is everything.
- Mindset work: this is why I named my company InnerStrength. I realized early on that coming up with the perfect plan was awesome, but it wouldn’t matter if each woman I worked with hadn’t developed the healthy, strong mindset to make it work.
I put these components together in a unique and amazing program that I've run successfully since 2010, helping thousands of women.
Here’s what some of my clients have to say about
The PlantPower Revolution
“The mindset piece of this program has impacted me in a way that weight loss alone never could. It impacts every area of my life from my overall mood to my relationships and my career. I now know that I am capable of anything I set my mind to. It’s not a struggle to get myself to exercise anymore. I wake up early to do it because I truly enjoy it. The focus of this program is so different than any diet I have ever done in the past. It doesn’t feel limiting or restrictive. It is truly empowering. I no longer wake up in the morning wishing to change my life because I already have and I continue to improve every day. I am so grateful that I found Lori and this program and have this wonderful group of women on my team. If you are considering this path, don’t hesitate. Your only regret will be that you didn’t do it sooner.” – Brittany
“What you believe affects what you achieve. This is my simple take on this, but it’s so much more. Everything about Lori’s program provides you with the tools and support to be successful with this lifestyle. The mindset work and the constant support has allowed me to learn everlasting skills to live my life to it’s fullest potential. It doesn’t mean everything is perfect all the time, but how I react to discouraging moments is key. I believe 100 percent in this program, the group and everything that is offered with it. I’m more grounded mentally, spiritually, physically and nutritionally than I have ever been. I’m still growing, but I know I’m grounded enough that this is my lifestyle now and I’m pretty passionate about it.” – Linda
“I started this journey with a few goals. I wanted to feel good again and not tired, have energy and not feel like every day was a struggle. My whole body was in pain. I have auto-immune disease, inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism and had thyroid cancer several years ago.
When I had my thyroid taken out, the doctor told me I would feel better. Well, I never did!! It just seemed I was getting worse. I felt swollen, kept gaining weight and then the arthritis kicked in. I started talking to Lori and let her know I wanted to get off all my medicines. Wanted to lose weight and just feel good. I started Lori’s program not really knowing that I would feel as amazing as I do today. Every day just gets better and better! I stared off at 230 pounds down to 170. Can’t remember when I was ever this small! And I’m off all my medicine. All of the support and tools, and being held accountable for what I was eating, adding exercise and just knowing when I had a question about something Lori is always there to answer made it possible for me to be where I’m today. I love my new lifestyle!” – Annette
When I had my thyroid taken out, the doctor told me I would feel better. Well, I never did!! It just seemed I was getting worse. I felt swollen, kept gaining weight and then the arthritis kicked in. I started talking to Lori and let her know I wanted to get off all my medicines. Wanted to lose weight and just feel good. I started Lori’s program not really knowing that I would feel as amazing as I do today. Every day just gets better and better! I stared off at 230 pounds down to 170. Can’t remember when I was ever this small! And I’m off all my medicine. All of the support and tools, and being held accountable for what I was eating, adding exercise and just knowing when I had a question about something Lori is always there to answer made it possible for me to be where I’m today. I love my new lifestyle!” – Annette
“Missing out on years of my life was never my intention. In my mind, constant indulging meant I was really 'living.'
Fast forward a few years, and things really started on a downward trajectory with that mindset. Several years of fertility treatments, and a resulting twin pregnancy, left me with 70 lbs. more than I should’ve had on my body. At 5’4”, that kind of extra weight took a real toll on my joints and tendons. It also caused a level of fatigue that left me feeling physically sick just walking from my car into a store. The constant pain I was in, paired with my anxiety and sadness from not being able to keep up with my family, led me to abusing food even more to numb my feelings. I felt defeated before I even began my day.
I hit rock bottom as I was approaching my 46th birthday. My dad had died at age 47 due to his lifestyle choices and I felt like I was surely headed down that same path. I knew I needed to change, I just didn’t know how. That’s when I found Lori and The PlantPower Army. I’ve learned how to set boundaries, prioritize my well-being, and stop listening to self-sabotage. With this knowledge, and the support of the amazing women in the group, I have lost almost 50 lbs. and regained my zest for life! Putting whole, plant-based foods into my body has completely transformed my health!
Remember that girl who could barely walk across a parking lot? She’s done three 5k races and has discovered that running is actually pretty amazing!
If you’re tired of feeling like life is being lived all around you, but you’re too sick/tired/depressed to participate in it, please love yourself enough to say enough is enough. There is a way out and it is absolutely within your reach! You just have to remember who you are!” - Johanne
Fast forward a few years, and things really started on a downward trajectory with that mindset. Several years of fertility treatments, and a resulting twin pregnancy, left me with 70 lbs. more than I should’ve had on my body. At 5’4”, that kind of extra weight took a real toll on my joints and tendons. It also caused a level of fatigue that left me feeling physically sick just walking from my car into a store. The constant pain I was in, paired with my anxiety and sadness from not being able to keep up with my family, led me to abusing food even more to numb my feelings. I felt defeated before I even began my day.
I hit rock bottom as I was approaching my 46th birthday. My dad had died at age 47 due to his lifestyle choices and I felt like I was surely headed down that same path. I knew I needed to change, I just didn’t know how. That’s when I found Lori and The PlantPower Army. I’ve learned how to set boundaries, prioritize my well-being, and stop listening to self-sabotage. With this knowledge, and the support of the amazing women in the group, I have lost almost 50 lbs. and regained my zest for life! Putting whole, plant-based foods into my body has completely transformed my health!
Remember that girl who could barely walk across a parking lot? She’s done three 5k races and has discovered that running is actually pretty amazing!
If you’re tired of feeling like life is being lived all around you, but you’re too sick/tired/depressed to participate in it, please love yourself enough to say enough is enough. There is a way out and it is absolutely within your reach! You just have to remember who you are!” - Johanne
“I was 20 years old and in college when my weight first became a problem. Little did I know at that time that it would be an issue that would be front and center in my life for the next 30 years.
I went up and down and back again with over 2 dozen programs (literally) that took away my confidence, self esteem and a lot of my joy.
My authentic self is happy, lighthearted and loves to laugh and have fun, but the extra weight and feeling miserable robbed me of way too many of these moments over the years. Unfortunately, my family got the brunt end of that frustration.
I took a chance and joined Lori’s PlantPower Army...and I did it for me.
I started feeling better within a few short weeks, and I steadily began losing weight. I wasn’t drastically cutting calories, eliminating carbs or killing myself in the gym or with a trainer the way I had done so many times before. I was eating nutritious and delicious plant based whole foods.
This healthy way of eating has completely made me feel more balanced with more energy and endurance. My menopausal symptoms are gone, my skin has improved and I sleep more soundly. My weight no longer dominates my thoughts and is not the albatross that I carried around my neck for 30 years. My blood pressure and cholesterol are now at normal levels.
I’ve lost around 60 pounds and am still losing, and the freedom of not being controlled by food is better than I could have imagined...and it all started with a choice.” - Lori
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When you sign on with me, you get a different experience because I consider this a movement - not just a program. Because of that, I’m not just committed to empowering women, I’m committed to WORKING with empowered women!
Meet the women I call my InnerStrength Team:
Meet the women I call my InnerStrength Team:
Amanda Lloyd
Amanda is a graphic designer and marketing/communications professional from Ohio. She designed my book, planner, and the logo for our upcoming venture, The PlantPowered Chef! She manages communications and PR for a public school district, and also does freelance work as Stoplight Creative LLC. Along with her husband, she operates a mobile coffee shop inside a vintage camper called Hometown Harvest, which features local produce from her hometown. She also is a mother to two active young children.
Molly Jeffrey
Molly is a teacher by day and crafter by...any moment she can squeeze it into! She is married with 2 kids and a rescue boxer mix. She is always looking to put a smile on someone’s face with one of her projects, and as the owner of Mo & Me Maker Shoppe, she crafts all my exclusive InnerStrength Token Bracelets.
Anna Yancey
Anna Yancey is the founder of Pigtopia, a farm animal sanctuary outside Memphis Tennessee, and the proud GM for a vegan restaurant. She’s not only an advocate for compassionate living through a plant-based lifestyle, but passionate in the fight against domestic violence against women and the stigma it causes. Anna is a wife and mom, and has been a professional photographer and graphic designer for 11 years. She does design projects for me, including my gorgeous PlantPower Army logo and the logo for my husband’s side business, Out of the Fog Brewing.
Anna Adams
Anna lives in Pune, India - an educational hub and a traveller’s paradise due to its pleasant weather all year long. She is fluent in two languages and a Jane of all tech trades...she is my Virtual Assistant and there’s virtually nothing she can’t do! Anna is a free spirit who aspires to contribute and bring about positive change in the world. She’s a firm believer in the power of the universe and uses her natural positivity to uplift and encourage other women.
Lori Stephens Taylor (LT)
LT is a children’s book author from Alabama. She’s married with 2 kids and 2 maltipoos, one of which is a therapy dog and goes with her to visit Hospice patients each week. She’s passionate about helping women reach their full potential and live their best life as one of my PlantPower Success Coaches. And, she’s Auburn’s biggest fan. War Eagle!
Johanne Tatman Naegele
Johanne is a teacher-turned-work from home mom, living in a suburb of Chicago with her husband, twin girls, and 4 rescue animals. She’s passionate about music, cooking, science, and all things girl power! She lives an active, plant-based lifestyle and is on a mission to help others do the same as my Head PlantPower Success Coach.
That’s the team! These awesome women are an integral part of what I do, and another reason why my program is expanding into countries around the world...currently we're in the U.S., the UK, Canada and India!
The Core of the Program: Weight Loss & Vibrant Health
Through the CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan
CPR stands for Cleanse, Prepare and Retrain, and it’s the 3-phase plan at the heart of The PlantPower Revolution. Its physician-approved, I’ve been running it successfully for 10 years, and it’s designed for both mind and body:
Cleanse Phase, 5 days:
This simple cleanse combines fresh juices and real food to rid you of toxic cravings for unhealthy food. You start losing weight right away, and you keep it off.
Prepare Phase, 3 weeks:
This phase prepares you for success by teaching you the proper ratio of foods to eat to begin healing your inflammation and ramping up your weight loss. My nutrition plan is made up of food exchanges. So for example, let’s say dinner is 3 veg, 1 grain, 1 fat and 1 protein. Each category has a big list of foods to choose from (with portion sizes - but don't worry, it's a lot of food!) so you can create your own meals from foods you love. But I also have example meals listed, and in each phase you have MANY recipes to choose from, as well.
And you can use the same formula for eating out. It’s super flexible.
AND: no shakes or supplements to buy, no calorie counting, no carb cutting, and no meal prepping. I teach you how to stock your kitchen so you can make healthy, delicious meals on the fly, even if others in your family are eating differently. Coming this month: our NEW PlantPower Meal Plan & Batch Cooking Plan for those who need less flexibility and more structure. We've got it all!
Retrain Phase: The Forever Phase
This phase retrains you for a healthy lifestyle by teaching you how to indulge without going off the rails (the practical stuff!). The truth is, there will be special occasions and holidays. The phase gives you a framework for how to handle real life while continuing to lose or maintain your weight.
The Bottom Line
The CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan takes you step-by-step through the process of adopting a healthy, plant-based lifestyle that’s healing to the body and ramps up your energy, allowing you to let go of the weight for good.
And because it exists OUTSIDE of the Standard American Diet, you can let go of the trigger foods that are keeping you addicted and finally get off the yo-yo dieting train.
I focus purely on sustainability and making this healthy, fun and doable for life so YOU can:
- Fit into clothes you love and feel good in your own skin.
- Feel healthy and energized.
- Stop pouring from an empty cup and take your life back!
Ready to do this?
Explore the Four Commitment Levels:
Commitment Level 1
“Just give me the structure…I’ve got this!”
My Exclusive CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan
Online Learning Hub
Personal Consultation
This level is for the original Do-It-Yourselfer who is confident she can do this without ongoing support.
Includes:
- A 45-minute personal consultation with me so you can get your questions answered and hit the ground running.
- My published book, The InnerStrength Life, and an exclusive InnerStrength Token bracelet.
- One year of access to the PlantPower Membership site, complete with:
- A video introduction into each phase of the program
- Nutrition classes
- Lifestyle change talks
- My one-of-a-kind Mindset Marathon series
- A printable shopping list
- Cooking tutorials
- 5 modifiable workouts and a yoga class
- Advice on supplements, and more.
Commitment Level 2
“I’ve got this, but I need mindset work to make permanent changes.”
My Exclusive CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan
Online Learning Hub
Mindset Coaching
This level is for those who feel confident they don’t need community support or ongoing coaching, but know they need the mindset coaching to keep their head in the game so they can succeed long-term.
Includes:
- THREE one-hour personal consultations with me covering your history and goals, identifying limiting beliefs, setting boundaries, cultivating self-love, and making your goals a reality.
- My published book, The InnerStrength Life, and an exclusive InnerStrength Token bracelet.
- One year of access to the PlantPower Membership site, complete with:
- A video introduction into each phase of the program
- Nutrition classes
- Lifestyle change talks
- My one-of-a-kind Mindset Marathon video series
- A printable shopping list
- Cooking tutorials
- 5 modifiable workouts and a yoga class
- Advice on supplements, and more.
Commitment Level 3
“I’m READY for long-term success and I want all the support I can get!”
My Exclusive CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan
Mindset Consultation
Personal Coaching
Group Support from Women All Over the World
Ongoing Accountability
Online Learning Hub
Lifetime Membership
This level is for those who know themselves well enough to know that ongoing support and accountability are key to their lasting success. This program has it ALL!
Includes:
- Your own Success Coach for the first 4 months of the program who’ll be your constant companion.
- An initial consultation on your history, your goals, and how the program works.
- A one-hour Mindset consultation with me where we’ll discuss your obstacles and come up with clear solutions to overcome them.
- Lifetime Membership into my private group, The PlantPower Army, where you’ll have 2 group coaching calls with me per week, group activities such as virtual 5Ks, PlantPower Bingo PlantPower Book Club, Non-Scale Victory Days, weekly weigh-ins, and support from women around the world.
- My published book, The InnerStrength Life, and an exclusive InnerStrength Token bracelet.
- An exclusive InnerStrength Strong Mind Strong Body Hoodie or Tee.
- Your choice of an InnerStrength Shopping Tote or my InnerStrength All Year 2021 Planner.
- Lifetime access to the PlantPower Membership site, complete with:
- A video introduction into each phase of the program
- Nutrition classes
- Lifestyle change talks
- My one-of-a-kind Mindset Marathon video series
- A printable shopping list
- Cooking tutorials
- 5 modifiable workouts and a yoga class
- Advice on supplements, and more.
- 10% off our NEW PlantPowered Chef Meal Delivery Service, available to anyone in the continental US.
Commitment Level 4
“I’m fully committed to my health, inside and out.”
The Exclusive CPR Diet & Nutrition Plan
Three Mindset Coaching Sessions
Personal Success Coaching
Group Support from Women All Over the World
Ongoing Accountability
Online Learning Hub
Lifetime Membership
This level is everything you get in Level 3, PLUS the extra mindset work you need to finally get it right – for good. Clients who’ve experienced my Mindset Coaching all agree its unique and life changing, and when it comes to your personal health journey – it makes all the difference.
Includes:
- Your own Success Coach for the first 4 months of the program who’ll be your constant companion.
- An initial consultation on your history, your goals, and how the program works.
- THREE one-hour Mindset coaching sessions with me covering your history and goals, identifying limiting beliefs, setting boundaries, cultivating self-love, and making your goals a reality.
- Lifetime Membership into my private group, The PlantPower Army, where you’ll have 2 group coaching calls with me per week, group activities such as virtual 5Ks, PlantPower Bingo PlantPower Book Club, Non-Scale Victory Days, weekly weigh-ins, and support from women around the world.
- My published book, The InnerStrength Life, and an exclusive InnerStrength Token bracelet.
- An exclusive InnerStrength Strong Mind Strong Body Hoodie or Tee.
- Your choice of an InnerStrength Shopping Tote or my InnerStrength All Year 2021 Planner.
- Lifetime access to the PlantPower Membership site, complete with:
- A video introduction into each phase of the program
- Nutrition classes
- Lifestyle change talks
- My one-of-a-kind Mindset Marathon video series
- A printable shopping list
- Cooking tutorials
- 5 modifiable workouts and a yoga class
- Advice on supplements, and more.
- 10% off our NEW PlantPowered Chef Meal Delivery Service, available to anyone in the continental US.
