I put off buying a Vitamix for 9 years because I thought the investment was too high.  I can now see that was a mistake!  I use it everyday, sometimes twice a day.  I make green protein smoothies, nut butters, oat flour for banana oat pancakes, fruit & yogurt soft serve & tortilla soup.  I have upped my plant based dietary intake by 100% since purchasing my Vitamix & I’ve lost 15 lbs too!  If my house was on fire, I swear I’d grab my Vitamix  before running out the door.  It means that much to me!!