Collaborations

Teresa Marie

The Dynamic Duo Behind the Cookbooks: Chef Rich Eaton & Teresa Marie from Transforming Teresa Marie

When two people with a combined weight loss of over

650 pounds

join forces in the kitchen, something powerful happens. That’s exactly what unfolded when Chef Rich Eaton and Teresa Marie Parent began collaborating on a series of cookbooks that would change lives—starting with their own.

At the heart of their partnership is a shared mission: to prove that you don’t have to give up flavor, family traditions, or your favorite comfort foods to live a healthier life. Both Rich and Teresa have walked the hard road—through bariatric surgery, through mindset shifts, through the emotional ups and downs of major life transformation. And they’ve come out the other side, not only lighter in body, but stronger in purpose.

Chef Rich, a culinary professional turned nutrition coach, mindset coach, and cookbook author, brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of food science to the table. His gift lies in taking everyday ingredients and reimagining them into meals that are high in protein, low in calories, and full of flavor. Teresa, a no-nonsense motivator with a heart of gold, adds humor, real talk, and raw honesty about what it

really

takes to change your life when food has always been your coping mechanism, your celebration, and your comfort.

Together, they’ve created a series of books that go beyond recipes—they tell a story of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovery. From bariatric-friendly comfort food classics to creative meal prep solutions, protein-rich treats, and even seasonal favorites, their cookbooks are designed for real people with real struggles and real goals.

But what truly sets Rich and Teresa apart is how they speak to the soul. Each page of their cookbooks reflects their belief that sustainable weight loss starts in the kitchen—but only lasts when paired with compassion, mindset work, and a willingness to try again when life knocks you down.

Their books aren’t about perfection. They’re about progress, purpose, and practical meals that make you feel good inside and out. Whether you’re just starting your journey or you’ve been around the weight loss block a few times, this duo has something for you—because they

are

you.

Chef Rich and Teresa Marie Parent are living proof that transformation is possible, that food can heal rather than harm, and that with the right tools (and the right recipes), you can reclaim your health without losing yourself in the process.

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A Transformation Journey, From Our Kitchen to Yours

Our First Cookbook: Where It All Began

Our first cookbook wasn’t just a collection of recipes—it was a declaration. A declaration that food can still be fun, satisfying, and full of flavor

after

weight loss surgery. It was born from real-life struggles, late-night cravings, and the determination to create meals that supported our health without sacrificing the foods we love.

Packed with high-protein, low-calorie versions of comfort food classics, this book brought together Chef Rich’s culinary creativity and Teresa’s real-world wisdom. Every page reflects our belief that transformation starts in the kitchen—and that healing begins with one bite, one choice, one recipe at a time.

This was more than a book. It was the beginning of a mission.

High-Protein, Low-Calorie, Full-Flavor

Real Recipes from Real Journeys

A Starting Point for Lasting Change

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2024 Christmas Cookbook

The 2024 Christmas Cookbook: A Healthier Holiday with Heart

In our second cookbook, we brought the magic of the holidays to the table—without the guilt. The 2024 Christmas Cookbook is packed with festive, protein-forward recipes that prove you

can

celebrate without sacrificing your goals.

From indulgent breakfasts and savory sides to sweet treats that taste like tradition, we took the flavors of the season and gave them a bariatric-friendly, family-approved makeover. This book is our gift to everyone who wants to feel joy, not stress, around food during the holidays.

Because you deserve to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year—and still feel good in your body when it’s over.

Holiday Favorites, Reinvented

Designed for Celebration, Not Deprivation

Simple, Festive, and Family-Approved

Tonya Spanglo

Chef Rich & Tonya Spanglo: A Powerful Partnership in the Kitchen and Beyond

When a chef who’s lost 373 pounds joins forces with a woman who’s lost over 280, you don’t just get a cookbook—you get a movement. Chef Rich Eaton and Tonya Spanglo came together with one goal: to help others transform their lives through food that fuels both body and soul.

Their cookbook collaborations are filled with real-life recipes that helped them along their own journeys—packed with flavor, high in protein, lower in calories, and always grounded in reality. From “All The Things” to bariatric-friendly comfort meals, protein desserts, Water Tok favorites, and everything in between, their books are designed for people who want to enjoy food while still reaching their goals.

Their first cookbook has sold over 20,000 copies—and counting—f,proving just how many people are hungry for sustainable, realistic weight loss strategies that don’t feel like punishment. The overwhelming response only fueled their mission to keep creating, keep teaching, and keep showing people that weight loss doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. It means learning how to reinvent them—with joy, intention, and just the right amount of sass.

What started as two people sharing what worked for them has grown into a community of thousands. Their message is simple:

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep going—and have the right recipes to help you get there.

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All The Things Book 1

Tonya Spanglo and Chef Rich Eaton teamed up to create

Now We’re Cooking: All The Things – Book 1, a game-changing cookbook that blends creativity, community, and results. With a combined weight loss of over 650 pounds, Tonya and Rich bring lived experience, practical strategies, and flavor-packed recipes that actually work in real life.

What started as a way to organize Tonya’s viral WaterTok

and Proffeecreations quickly became so much more. This first book features over 100 recipes, including Tonya’s famous hydration hacks, high-protein cottage cheese bowls, and crave-worthy low-carb meals — all rewritten and reimagined by Chef Rich to balance flavor, macros, and simplicity.

Rich, a chef and certified nutrition coach, applied the same mindset and meal strategy that helped him lose

373 pounds, making sure each recipe was accessible, nourishing, and full of the foods people love — just done smarter.

Together, Tonya and Rich brought their unique voices and powerful journeys into the kitchen, helping thousands of people find their footing, fuel their goals, and realize that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring, bland, or complicated.

Since its release, All The Things – Book 1 has sold over

20,000 copies and continues to inspire a movement built on encouragement, empowerment, and flavor.

All recipes include full nutritional information

Hydration meets high-protein meal prep

Created by real people with real results

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All The Things Book 2

After the overwhelming success of their first collaboration,

Tonya Spanglo and Chef Rich Eaton are back with

Now We’re Cooking: All The Things Book 2 bigger, better, and even more packed with flavor, function, and inspiration. With over 300 brand-new recipes, this edition dives deeper into the foods, drinks, and mindset shifts that have helped them lose a combined 650+ pounds and keep it off.

In Book 2, Tonya brings even more of her famous WaterTok

and Proffee creations, plus hundreds of brand-new

cottage cheese bowls, snack hacks, and easy weeknight meals that deliver protein without the fuss. Chef Rich elevates the game by refining every recipe for balance, flavor, and sustainability — making sure each dish fits real life, real goals, and real appetites.

Whether you’re post-op bariatric, just starting your journey, or somewhere in between, this book is designed to work with your life. Each recipe includes full nutritional breakdowns, and every section is written with love, humor, and the real-talk guidance Tonya and Rich are known for.

With over 300 recipes and a strong message of support, this isn’t just a cookbook — it’s a roadmap to long-term success, built by two people who’ve walked the walk.

Over 300 brand-new recipes

Designed to grow with your journey

More structure, more support, more results

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Savor the Flavor

Coach Beth Feraco and Chef Rich Eaton teamed up to create

Savor the Flavor , a bold, empowering cookbook that proves you can eat with purpose and passion — without sacrificing results. With a shared mission to break diet culture rules and show that sustainable weight loss doesn’t mean boring food, this book is packed with high-protein, flavor-forward recipes that are as satisfying as they are effective.

Beth, known for her fierce mindset coaching, unapologetic truth-telling, and real-world transformation strategies, brings the structure and insight needed to build a strong foundation — mentally and physically. Rich, a culinary expert who reinvented his life after losing 373 pounds, reimagines everyday favorites into easy, delicious, macro-balanced meals that help people eat smart and stay on track.

Together, they created a cookbook filled with recipes that fuel results, bust excuses, and help people fall back in love with food — the right way.

This isn't just a collection of meals. Savor the Flavor is a movement toward eating with joy, cooking with confidence, and living with strength.

Flavor-first, protein-packed recipes

Mindset meets meal prep

Tools for long-term success

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Fork It!

Coach Beth Feraco and Chef Rich Eaton are back and bolder than ever with Fork It! — a no-fluff, flavor-loaded cookbook made for busy bitches who want to eat well, hit their macros, and not lose their minds in the process. Whether you're tracking calories, juggling kids, working overtime, or just trying to stay sane, this book proves that simplicity and success can live on the same plate.

With Beth’s signature sarcasm-meets-sanity coaching style and Rich’s reinvention of your favorite comfort foods,

Fork It! delivers macro-friendly meals that are quick, satisfying, and made with real ingredients you actually recognize.

This book is for the woman who’s tired of overcomplicating everything — who wants to eat like a grown-ass adult, fuel her body, and still enjoy every damn bite. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time,” “I can’t cook,” or “I’ll just start Monday,” this book is your callout — and your comeback.

No rules. No guilt. Just food that works.

Now fork it — and dig in.

Fast, fierce, and flavorful

Built for busy bitches

No fluff, just fuel

cOACH Ben Teer

Chef Rich Eaton and Coach Ben Teer have joined forces to create a powerhouse resource for student athletes, families, and coaches across the country. Their new cookbook, Fueling the Inner Athlete , combines elite performance coaching with practical, high-protein, athlete-approved recipes that fit real life — and real schedules.

Chef Rich, a culinary expert and nutrition coach who lost 373 pounds by reinventing the foods he loved, brings years of experience in recipe development, kitchen hacks, and mindset coaching. His approach focuses on making nutrition sustainable and delicious, without sacrificing performance or flavor.

Coach Ben Teer, founder of Teer Basketball Training and a nationally recognized Basketball coach, has spent years training thousands of athletes of all levels — from middle school rookies to elite college players and professionals. He brings a deep understanding of athletic demands, energy needs, and what young athletes really need to eat to succeed on and off the field.

Together, Chef Rich and Coach Ben bridge the gap between the science of training and the art of eating — delivering recipes that are easy to make, packed with nutrients, and athlete-tested for performance, recovery, and endurance. Fueling the Inner Athlete is more than a cookbook — it’s a game plan for peak performance, built from the kitchen out.

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Fueling

The Inner Athlete

Coach Ben Teer and Chef Rich Eaton have teamed up to deliver a game-changer for student athletes, families, and coaches everywhere. Fueling the Inner Athlete is more than just a cookbook — it’s a playbook for performance, recovery, and long-term success, built specifically for the high demands of today’s young athletes.

Coach Ben, a nationally respected performance coach and former D1 athlete, brings his deep understanding of what it takes to succeed on the court, field, or track. He’s trained thousands of athletes at every level and knows that without proper fuel, talent only goes so far.

Chef Rich, a culinary expert and certified nutrition coach who lost 373 pounds by transforming the way he approached food, brings the flavor, strategy, and simplicity. Together, they’ve created recipes that are protein-rich, nutrient-dense, and — most importantly — teen-approved.

With recipes for pre-game energy, post-game recovery, high-impact snacks, and performance-focused meals, this book helps student athletes eat like champions without needing a personal chef or complicated prep.

Whether you’re trying to build muscle, increase endurance, improve focus, or just keep up with a busy schedule,

Fueling the Inner Athlete

delivers what every student athlete needs: real food, real fuel, and real results.

Built for student athletes, approved by coaches and parents

Fuel for every phase

No-nonsense, real-food approach

If You’re Ready to Change Your Relationship with Food…

It’s time to stop dieting and start building habits that last. Whether you need help with nutrition, mindset, or meal planning, Chef Rich Eaton is here to guide you every step of the way. Book a consultation call today and take the first step toward a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle—without giving up the foods you love. Let’s make this journey work for you!