The Engine 2 diet cover

The Engine 2 diet

by Rip Esselstyn

TRANSFORM YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE IN 28 DAYS With this groundbreaking plan anyone can lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit - in just 4 weeks. Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, Texas, were in dire physical condition - several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!) - he sprang into action and created a lifesaving plan for the firehouse. Everyone who followed Rip’s program lost weight (some more than 20 pounds), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344’s dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in... The ENGINE 2 DIET With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: *Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes - from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts - that will keep you looking forward to every bite *Pantry-stocking tips that will take the panic out of the inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals *Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want *Rip’s simple, firefighter-inspired exercise boost your metabolism and melt your fat away. Medically approved, easy to follow, and amazingly effective, THE ENGINE 2 DIET is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being - all without heroic effort.

More by Rip Esselstyn

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?