733 pounds. That is the combined amount of weight that Chef Rich and Teresa have lost over the course of their weight-loss journeys. They both faced mortality at young ages, due to health issues related to morbid obesity. Having subscribed to diet culture for most of their lives, Teresa and Rich had both gained and lost weight
numerous times throughout their lives. Each time they lost weight, they would gain it back, plus more. This led to both feeling discouraged and trapped in an endless cycle of success and failure with weight-loss.
Chef Rich and Teresa were brought together through the weight-loss community on TikTok. Rich had been following Teresa’s journey for several months and was
inspired by her story, and her similar approach to making healthier versions of her favorite recipes. He reached out to her and suggested that they collaborate on a
cookbook that reflected their mutual love of creating high protein, low calorie recipes using some of their favorite ingredients. Together, Chef Rich and Teresa have combined their talents and abilities, bringing together two transformation journeys from their kitchens to yours.