Body BlueprintReviews of theplantlifechoseus.com

I know it's expensive...BUT this has saved me a lot of potential health issues; maybe my life. Did I lose a ton of weight? No. Did my bloodwork change drastically? Absofreakinlutely, Yes. This program was worth every penny - and I'll tell you why: I am 53 and in perimenopause, possibly full menopause (the next 6 months will determine that). FIT and HEALTHY must include what is happening INSIDE. It doesn't always translate to what you see on the scale, and if your bloodwork is in the gutter, no one cares about the extra inch or five around your waistline. That will improve with time if you're on a truly healthy, sustainable path. I have been on and off vegetarian / vegan for the better part of 2 decades but I just wasn't eating the right stuff and my protein consumption was terrible. Before I joined Blueprint, I knew I had to dig in and eat more greens/fiber to help lower my Cholesterol. Shortly before I started Blueprint, I had my bloodwork done. My LDL cholesterol was not good (202). My Doctor (UCLA) wanted me on a statin, but, after I talked with her, she allowed me a few months to "prove" I could lower it without a prescription. She had major doubts, and she expressed that. I got it down a bit with mostly diet (I'm kind of a lazy fitness person, in my opinion), but my Dr still told me I could benefit from taking a cholesterol lowering med. I refused. Then I joined Blueprint and changed my diet even more, that now I don't even qualify for the medication. My Doctor was astounded. She praised me for my hard work and the proof is literally in the (poop) pudding. (poop pudding is a recipe that Rose created and the name just kills me lol) Here are my stats & Timeline: Cholesterol LDL March 2024: 202 negotiated w/ Dr to give me a few months to lower it without a statin. re-committed to being mostly plant based. August 2024: 167 Dr offered me to still chose to take a statin. I said no. October 2024: Joined Blueprint - Increased protein (80-100g / day!) + lots more fiber Feb 2025: 133 202 - 133 in less than a year! My weight dropped by 5 pounds, but I have increased muscle mass by lifting heavy weights at the gym during this program. Not a lot of weight loss on the scale but I know my body is on the right path. The path for longevity! Coach Katie provided me with some basic menus a few times and of course, the book that Rose created with recipes is helpful, but I mostly did not use them. You will need to prep well - that might mean meal planning for the week, that might be batch or meal prepping as well. It takes work, but you have to work at something like this to make changes. And you've invested all this money so why wouldn't you?! Katie (Who is Dr. Katie, btw, and well qualified) - also programmed workouts for me that were both for the gym and at home based on the equipment I have. Your relationship with your coach is like any Professor / Student relationship. If you ask the questions they are there for you. If you don't participate, you will not get out of it what you thought you might. You must be committed to do some work. Ask all the questions. Be the pest. One of the reviewers below mentioned Trader Joes products - the thing is, that's just there for you if you can not cook, won't cook, don't have time, or are really transitioning into a completely new way of eating. They are examples. I looked at the macros for a TJ's product and found a suitable substitute at my local Sprouts from a name brand. No, you do NOT have to eat processed foods. Lentils & Greens are my obsession now - with a yummy sauce. Rose & the team also share some cool things they find elsewhere online - You can also make your own Seitan from scratch and there is a link to that recipe. They encourage you to experiment and to try things out - they provide you with the macros and you can eat whatever you want, provided you hit your numbers. I went into this thinking they would tell me what to eat and when, no side adventures allowed. That was wrong. I have learned how to make healthy decisions for myself - THAT is what makes this sustainable. It's not a diet. I got a roadmap for sustainable, healthy living and I can just build on it, and test things out as I go. Even with a few Hershey Kisses in my plan. Not every day is going to be perfect, and that is fine! Katie & team also showed me how to be kind to myself. That is freedom.

Working with Katie Vasenina has been an absolute game-changer! She is so easy to talk to—personable, supportive, and genuinely excited to see my progress. From day one, she’s made me feel heard, always open to my concerns and giving thoughtful, helpful feedback. I never feel like I’m just following a plan; I feel like we’re truly collaborating. She listens, offers great direction without being preachy, and lets me have input into my program, food choices, and workouts. Most importantly, I trust Katie 100%—I know she has my back and wants the best for me. Thanks to her knowledge, enthusiasm, and guidance, I’ve already lost 20 pounds in just two months, and I’m only halfway through my program! If you’re looking for someone who will support you, challenge you, and celebrate every win with you, I can’t recommend Katie enough!

Katie has been a great coach! She has worked with me in reshaping my eating habits and how I look at food. She has provided recipes and 'tricks' to balance out how and what I eat. She is encouraging- hailing my successes and talking through my setbacks. And, she has gotten me to wear my Apple Watch again (LOL)! I appreciate what she and the program has done.

I’m so thankful to have found Rose’s Body Blueprint program and my coach Katie in this program. I initially lost weight in 2016 following a primarily vegan diet and have always been active with tennis, walking, & light weight training. Fast forward another 5 years later, I was no longer able to lose weight with what I had previously done and was gradually gaining weight. I had tried increasing activity, monitoring my calories with the Lose It App, etc with no success. Reaching an all time high weight, and being super frustrated with my menopause body composition, as well as my decreased performance on the tennis court and a foot fracture, I figured I had nothing to lose by trying this program! I joined this program in early November 2024 which was challenging and perfect at the same time, particularly to combat the typical holiday weight gain. For the first time I felt like I actually had control over my body composition, and noticed visible changes in the first week (which totally surprised me!). This program has given me the tools to take charge of my health by incorporating more plant based proteins, following individualized macros to help me lose weight while also building muscle, amazing resources, a supportive group of women and a fabulous coach Katie who has been there every step of the way. Our frequent check ins and monthly zoom sessions have helped to tweak my program as needed, and Katie has created workout routines for me specifically to translate to increased performance on the court. Not only have I lost weight & inches and gained strength, but also have noticed having more energy and improved mood. While there is a bit of a learning curve to navigate my fitness pal, the Skool App and Trainerize App, as well as meal tracking, I can say that it is well worth it and would recommend Rose’s program to every woman that is struggling with menopause symptoms, weight gain & lack of self confidence and either following a plant based or wants to adopt a plant based diet.

I am very happy with my decision to participate in the Body Blueprint program. Although I feel I am pretty knowledgeable in the workout and nutrition worlds I still learned sooo much from my coach Ami. Her knowledge is vast and she was able to really understand my situation and help me make positive changes in a brief period of time. Each week was filled with keen insights, helpful tips and strategies, along with great recipe ideas. She was a delight to work with and I will miss interacting with her but I feel well equipped to instill her lessons in my life going forward!

I’m in my early 40s and gained 30+ lbs over the last 5 or so years. I’ve been vegan for a while and my eating habits hadn’t really changed, but perimenopause weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. wreaked havoc on my body. Now, I’m nearly 4 months into the PLCU program and am 20 pounds down! I have less pain, improved mobility, am loving my body again and haven’t had a hot flash this whole time! What to know - It is costly. But, if you are someone who has never lifted weights or tracked macros, you NEED someone to tell you what to do/how to eat/how to exercise. For me, that was worth more than the cost of the program. I had never cared about lifting weights before (I thought cardio was what I needed to focus on) and lo and behold, I saw a difference in my shape almost immediately. Yes, you will repeat a lot of meals. You will eat some processed meat alternatives. You will also learn how to eat “clean” and eliminate a lot of nasty, unnecessary ingredients. And yes, you will get plenty of protein and feel full on few calories. I’ve been mind-blown that I can eat 1300-1400 calories a day and never feel hungry. Another reviewer noted Rose’s program is a bit chaotic at times. I will say, there are 3 different apps to learn. At some point, I suspect the program will be streamlined and she’ll have a proprietary app designed exclusively for PLCU participants. For now, it is in a growing phase. But you will find a supportive community, have your workouts loaded up for you and adjusted as needed, and your macros set so there’s never any doubt what to focus on. Big shout out to my lovely coach Sara, who always answered my questions, sent me recipes, cheered me on, and truly opened my eyes to a new lifestyle. The program may not be for everyone, but if you’ve done or are considering the “mainstream” programs, bear in mind, they do not cater to plant-based eaters nor are they designed for women in peri- or menopause. PLCU has been exactly what I needed at this stage of life.

I did “the plant life chose us” after a friend had a lot of success. I’m in full blown menopause, and I’ve gained about 30 lbs over the last few years. Quick version: I didn’t find it supportive enough for the price ($2400 for 4 months). Long version, in no particular order: The “plan” is all vegan reduced calorie/fat, and super high protein, like 100 grams a day. My plan was maybe 1800 cals a day. I was never hungry, but it’s a lot of processed soy stuff, which can be challenging for the gut. The “program” is in the Skool app, and it’s challenging to watch the videos Rose does. The videos were chaotic and just too all over the place for me. The trainer/coaches always ask “what can I do to support you?” When they can see what you’re eating and see your workouts, but it doesn't seem to matter -there was zero proactive interaction on their part. I wanted more feedback and support that they initiated, but that never happened. The coaches are not registered dietitians. I’m not even sure what nutrition background they have. They really didn’t provide any feedback on my diet. They just expect you to follow the recipes Rose provides. Unfortunately, a lot of the ingredients, like from Trader Joe’s, just don’t exist anymore, since TJ’s discontinues stuff. You will lose weight and gain muscle, if you follow the macro counting and workouts. The workouts are boring, but of you do them, you’ll get stronger. Again, not sure why you need the coach after they enter the workouts into the Trainerize app. My friend found it helpful, since she was new to weights. The weekly “lectures” by Rose were okay - she talks about how PLCU is a lifestyle, not just a now thing. She does have an “inner circle” you can pay for after the 4 months. The “lectures” don’t seem terribly well planned. One week she admitted she didn’t know what she was going to talk about and would take ideas. I didn’t find that inspiring. She’s really just getting going with this whole thing, and she has a lot of work to do on her communication style. 7. I’ve read in prior reviews that the whole thing seems like an ED wrapped up in a program. I disagree. So many of us have had eating/food issues, so even if Rose or the coaches have battled ED, I don’t see it as being an issue. There honestly isn’t enough interaction to assess it one way or another. I felt very on my own with it all. Like the workouts, the diet got very boring. 8. All of this said, I did lose some weight and I gained muscle! I’m back at the gym, and I’m still meal prepping on Sundays to help me stay on track. Am I still on track? No, but I’m not really gaining weight, so I’m overall pleased. It was interesting to discover that following a fully vegan diet wasn’t that terrible! I’m still not sure I’m happy I did the program though. The cost is tremendous. I don’t think the services provided amounted to $600/mo. I wish I just had a trainer 2x per week. It also wasn’t enough structure and support for the enormous cost. I kept asking for more feedback on my diet and more varied workouts, but that isn’t what I got. I think Rose has a ways to go before this program is ready for mainstream, but she’s on the right track.

This program has been a life saver for me! Let me list the positives that I've experienced: Getting mobility back, reducing and mostly eliminating hot flashes, losing weight and keeping it off, finding recipes that are easy and fast and meet nutritional needs, supporting my growth emotionally, setting healthy work boundaries, and learning so much about myself and my body! That's so much more than I ever thought I'd find and I have hope for continued success where I didn't before! I highly recommend this program, my awesome coach Sara, and Rose, the fearless leader, to everyone! Also, Kara from your onboarding team is so kind and sweet! They all made progress as achievable and comfortable as possible! Thank you all!