Reduce cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure & weight in 15 days
Risk-free guarantee
Join a physician-led, evidence-based program designed to help you feel better fast, and build habits that last.
Dr. Ted Barnett introduces the Jumpstart Program
Average participant sees meaningful improvements in just 2 weeks
Trusted by 2,800+ participants across the world
Guided by physicians board-certified in lifestyle medicine
You’re doing your best and your health isn’t improving
You try to eat better. You stay active. You follow your doctor’s advice. But still…
Your cholesterol keeps creeping up
Your blood sugar isn’t where it should be
You’re adding medications, but not getting better
It’s frustrating. And exhausting.
It shouldn’t be this hard to feel healthy.
How does the Jumpstart Program work?
Eat a very low-fat whole-food plant-based diet (VLF-WFPBD) for just 15 days!
Get your blood work done before and after, and witness the changes in just 15 days!
Learn from licensed medical professionals.
Access our exclusive community platform and Jumpstart materials online, including shopping lists, recipes, cooking demos and more.
Lose weight, gain energy, and feel better eating as much as you want WITHOUT counting calories or measuring portions!
We believe in making this life-changing program accessible to everyone, so we offer a Pay It Forward pricing model to help others benefit from Jumpstart.
Choose the format that fits your life
Best if you want structure, accountability, and community
Group learning
Scheduled sessions with physician guidance
Group support and live Q&A
Higher accountability → higher follow-through
Best if you want flexibility and immediate access
Independent learning
Start anytime
Full access to all program materials
Both options deliver the same proven method.
Interested, but have questions?
Talk to the Jumpstart team:
The 15-Day Jumpstart Program has delivered incredible results to over 2800 participants!
Hear what participants are saying…
Cathy
Improved asthma symptoms and reduced pain!
Janica
Lost 20 pounds and refers all her patients and employees to take the Jumpstart now!
Neal
Eliminated 4 meds he’d been on for 30 years!
Will I be hungry? Is this just another diet?
No! Most participants are surprised by how satisfied they feel.
Our 15 Day Jumpstart follows a Very Low-Fat Whole-Food Plant-Based (or VLF WFPB) diet. That means only plants, no oils, and also limiting high-fat plant foods like nuts, avocados, olives, and coconut. However, this is a lifestyle that focuses on abundance. You’re not counting calories or restricting portions, and in fact, many people find they’re eating more food, not less, while still seeing results.
You’re not doing this alone
Ongoing support—built in (and available when you need more)
Included: 30-Day Access to the RLMI Community.
When you join Jumpstart, you’ll receive a free 30-day trial of the RLMI Community.
Inside, you’ll get:
Live Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with physicians and experts
Ongoing guidance and education alongside other people on the same path
After your trial, you can continue for just $5 a month
Supplemental Personal Jumpstart Coaching
For more individualized support, you can add two 30-minute coaching sessions for $50.
These sessions help you:
Work through challenges in real time
Get personalized guidance
Stay accountable as you build new habits
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nothing in Jumpstart will go against doctor’s orders, so you should continue taking your medications. We recommend that you tell your physician or PCP that you are taking Jumpstart, so he or she can monitor any changes you may experience, and can taper dosages of your medications if necessary. For example, medication for high blood pressure and diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as blood thinners, may need to be adjusted during Jumpstart.
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Jumpstart can absolutely complement GLP-1 drugs. If you're already taking one of these drugs, Jumpstart will support your progress with a sustainable eating pattern that promotes satiety and weight loss—without the side effects or long-term costs of medication. If you're considering one of these drugs, know that a WFPB diet can produce many of the same benefits naturally by helping your body find a healthy weight set point and keeping you feeling satiated.
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Jumpstart is designed for real life, not isolation. You’ll learn simple strategies for handling family meals, dining out, and conversations with others who may not understand what you’re doing.
You don’t have to be perfect or change everyone around you. Most people start with their own choices and lead by example, often gaining support along the way.
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This program is designed to make healthy living easy.
Meals are simple, with no calorie counting or complicated prep, and the education is structured to be practical and efficient.
Most participants find that once they get started, it actually simplifies their routine rather than adding to it.
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We’ve got you covered! Jumpstart participants get extensive support during Jumpstart and beyond.
You’ll receive:A detailed and comprehensive Jumpstart Guide to help you succeed
Daily emails with tips, resources, and encouragement
Access to our secure online platform: the RLMI Community
A trove of recipes, and shopping, cooking, and meal prepping tips
A vibrant support forum where you can ask questions and share your wins
PLUS: After Jumpstart the journey continues! Jumpstart alumni get extensive, ongoing support, including access to our monthly whole-food plant-based support group meetings in our membership community
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Jumpstart is designed to give you results quickly but also set you up for what comes next.
By the end of the 15 days, you’ll have a clear understanding of what works for your body and how to continue on your own.
Many participants feel confident continuing independently, using what they’ve learned as well as thoughtfully adding back in some favorite plant foods while maintaining their results.
RLMI offers ongoing support through additional programs, coaching, and community options to help you stay consistent and keep improving over time.
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We’ve instituted a Pay It Forward model to make Jumpstart as accessible as possible to those who need it, while still trying to cover our program costs.
This means you can choose the price that works for your financial situation.
As a nonprofit, RLMI relies on the generosity of donors and participants to help cover costs and expenses, as program fees alone do not. So if you’re in a position to pay more, we invite you to do so. Your contribution directly supports others in accessing the care and knowledge they need to transform their health. -
If you’re willing to meet the participation criteria below, you’ll qualify to repeat Jumpstart Live for free!
To qualify, you’ll need to:
Attend at least 5 out of the 6 live sessions
Complete the brief before-and-after health assessments
Submit results from your blood work immediately before and after the program
Schedule your repeated Jumpstart within 12 months of program completion
Your participation means that your anonymized data will be added to our data pool. It helps us to not only improve the program, but adds to the overwhelming evidence regarding the power of eating real food. -
Jumpstart Live:
If you have a scheduling conflict, we are happy to move you into a different cohort one time, at no cost.
You may cancel before Day 1 of the program for a refund, minus a $50 administrative fee.
Jumpstart On Demand:
You may cancel within 60 days of purchase for a refund, minus a $50 administrative fee, as long as you haven’t started the program.
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We stand behind this program because we’ve seen what it can do.
If you fully participate in the Jumpstart Program, completing the core components (including blood work and surveys before and after) and engaging with the material, and you’re still not satisfied with your experience, you can contact us for a full refund.
We simply ask that you give the program a genuine, full effort.
Here Ellen’s story and how Jumpstart helped her:
Vegan over 15 years, but eating processed foods
Felt much better and more energetic after 2 days
BP started coming down with 4-5 days
Lost 4 lbs
Able to lower her BP medication dosage within 1 week!
Blood pressure dropped 18 points overall!