Director Kevin Smith—known for his films Chasing Amy, Clerks, and for portraying half of the comedic duo “Jay and Silent Bob”—thanked his vegan daughter, along with plant-based fast-food chain Veggie Grill, for helping him achieve a weight loss milestone. Smith suffered a “widowmaker” heart attack earlier this year and eschewed animal products from his diet in March. By the end of August, the once 259-pound director lost more than 50 pounds—a milestone set by his doctor to prevent further heart issues—and continues to improve his health on a plant-based diet. “The scale said 198 today! This is the first time since high school that I’ve weighed under 200 pounds,” Smith captioned an Instagram photo of himself on a hike. “Never imagined I could get here again but a heart attack can be a great motivator.” Smith has expressed his adoration for Veggie Grill several times since he adopted a plant-based diet and recently asked the chain to open a location in his hometown of Red Bank, NJ. Lucky for Smith, California-based Veggie Grill is currently undergoing a nationwide expansion with plans to open outposts along the East Coast in the coming months.
Kevin Smith Thanks Veggie Grill for Dramatic Weight Loss
The newly vegan director thanked his vegan daughter Harley Quinn Smith, and his new favorite eatery Veggie Grill, for helping him weigh less than 200 pounds for the first time since he attended high school.
October 10, 2018
