Starts at 2:39 1) Eating processed food 2:39 2) Oil 4:39 3) 8:00 Snacking 4) 11:34 Drinking your Calories 5) 13:54 High Fat Plant Foods 15:41 Recap before Bonus! 6) 16:19 Mental and Emotional Ties to Food 🤔 🧠 Good tips that relate to all eating plans and habits.
6 pounds to go for 200 pounds less than I was in the 90s. Veggie/Vegan/Potatoes/McDougall/Chef AJ/Joel Furman. We can all use encouragement or reinforcement of what we already know. Thank-You. All of these vids help.
@@jbb_01 Thanx for the words of encouragement. More like 10 years to lose 160 pounds. I was still huge only 10 years ago. I've hit a snag or two lately but very soon I will be able to claim 200 pounds since my absolute heaviest in the 1990s.
OMG! This video is dead on on all points. After working at losing 25 pounds for 20 years with NO results, not snacking between meals has finally budged my stagnant weight loss. I thought I was a deficient not functioning bad unit all these years! It's IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight when your insulin is up. It takes 2 hours after eating for your insulin to normalize and level out. So if you graze all day long, you will NEVER lose weight. You have to let your body rest after working hard on digestion, so that it can then get on to detoxing and cleansing (ie. losing weight). So eat huge veggie and fruit laden meals to be full, and don't snack. Am down 12 pounds - 13 to go.
If you spread out 1000 calories of pure starch over 8 meals, you'll still lose weight because Calories are limited. More calories will drive up your insulin longer and harder. Calories matter in the end. This is why Roux en Y recepients all get over type 2 diabetes, despite eating carbohydrates after surgery - it's because they are eating far less calories. Less insulin output, and less esterfication (fat absorption). In the end, a calorie, is a calorie, is a calorie - when it comes to weight loss. You can lose weight eating 1000 calories of pure carbs, pure fats, or pure protein...because the calories are what will make you fat. Eat low(er) fat, or exercise, or just eat slightly less food overall and you will take off weight.
@@maryd1495 I totally agree with you. Everyone is truly different when it comes to how they process food. Some thrive on carnivore eating, or grazing all day, or only one meal a day. It’s all over the place. Fine tuning oneself is the way to go for sure.
Patience has been the key for me. 15 lbs. down since Christmas! People forget it didn't take a week to put the weight on, and it won't take a week to melt it off! No matter how much kale you eat! LOL!
It took a year and half for me to lose 30 lbs but I was never hungry, in fact ate so much I couldn’t believe I was losing. It stayed off five years later. Slow is the way to go.
My daughter and I went vegan 3 half years ago. Initially we gained lots of weight - this was simply because we got over excited about all the amazing vegan products out there and just over indulged! Since mid January we have both lost weight. I lost 1.5 stone, my daughter 15lb. We did this by counting calories, using an app, and weighing food. Its easy and we feel great.
I have been a vegan for 30 years & totally agree w/ your analysis. Going vegan is not the same as conscious vegan b/c all vegan food is not created equal. Keep it clean. Good job! Keep up the work!
Great video. I too thought something was wrong with me. I was sick and tired of being fat bc it was starting to hurt. I tried plant based but olive oil Nuts beans tahini and avocado were my downfall. I kept gaining. Then I heard about calorie density and then I just stuck to water veggies fruits steamed or oil free roasted potatoes and oats to keep my life simple. You are awesome. Your channel is straight facts!!!!! ❤️
I have been vegan for about 5 months and only lost 10 lbs. I need to lose about 40 lbs to be at a healthy weight. My mom lost 50 lbs in 7 months but was avoiding oils and processed foods. This list is so helpful and I'm throwing out my oils now! Great video!
Hey that’s amazing! So happy you found this helpful. I was stuck for years and it wasn’t u til I did these things where the u healthy weight started to go away. Best of luck to you
If you don't create a calorie deficit; you don't drop weight. Processed foods are higher in calories. Fat is 9 calories per gram vs 4 cal per gram of carbs or protein. The best plan is to determine your tdee.
Great advice! I started my weight loss journey in March when I was 273lbs..after sticking to a low-carb, plant-based plan with intermittent fasting I have lost over 40lbs...the snacking is hard but I grab a piece of fruit or chew on sugar free gum to distract myself...
Thanks Tia, you’re creating such positive change by sharing your experiences here! STAR!⭐️ Thanks for bringing awareness to the mental & emotional side of weight loss. I think this is so neglected here on CZcams!!
I needed this today because I'm gaining instead of losing. I'm in menopause so there are hormone issues, but I know there's more and I normally eat more processed because I prepare a separate meal for my family and sometimes I'm just too tired after working all day and after cooking for them and I take the lazy way out, so I've got to do better.
I can relate. Wanting to eat this way and still preparing other meals for my family. I was being tempted to eat the things I know that I do not want to anymore. It really is a battle with the mind.
Just saw this and I SO agree! I'm older, working full time, and doing this on my own. I haven't really lost anything. My lab results are good, but I'd love to get over this self sabotage.
Good points! I do find, however, that if I don’t eat much fat, and I over-do it on carbs, I’m ALWAYS hungry or craving more carbs. We’re all different, but I lost weight and felt satisfied and didn’t suffer eating a low carb, medium fat diet. We’re all different! It really does come down to calories in/calories out. We just have to pay attention to what works for our own bodies!
Another tip could be if you're having cravings and absolutely need food, eat potatoes. They are so good for you and so filling, and take your cravings away
I never understood why smoothies were so popular. You can take in tons of calories in seconds. It's better to chew all those foods, much more satisfying, takes much longer to digest, and slower glucose increase.
I use smoothies as a way to get those extra things in, like collagen, spiralina, and ground flax. Add those to some almond milk with a handful of fresh spinach and a few frozen berries and it's a super nutritious and low calorie drink.
Your amazing and a ray of sunshine. Thank you. I have been vegan for 5 years. In the beginning I lost 45 pounds . I felt amazing and had energy. But during Covid I gained 30 lbs. back. I was buying processed food and to many “vegan snacks”. I need to stop the excuses. Thank you
Good advice. I am a whole food plant based vegan and I avoid oils but in 2020 with the quarantine I gained 10 lbs. I used to go to the gym every day at 5:00 AM but then the gyms shut down so my exercise routine changed and not in a good way. I still run and cycle but not as regularly as going to the gym daily rain or shine. I move less now yet consume the same as when I worked out more. Also working from home I swapped out my daily salad for lunch for more snacks throughout the day. Gotta either eat less calorie dense foods or move more (or both) but 2020 was very stressful so I am trying to be kind to myself about it.
Being kind to yourself is first on the list fir sure. It’s okay, we all slip every now and then...all of us 😌 Sounds like you are working towards getting back on the saddle 🌱
You’re the person I’ve been needing in my life, I’ve been on and off vegetarian/vegan for 6 years. I need simple delicious and informative videos! Thank you!
I keep tweaking my diet and Im not giving up ! As you say the main thing is eating healthy and boy do I ever eat healthy now due to covid . I used to go out to eat a couple times a week but I have not gone out for a year now . I figured it was a great opportunity to eat super healthy from home since I dont go out . Very occassionally I will have a tofurky sausage with dinner ( but just one now instead of two ) and everything else is organic whole plant foods . I dont even drink smoothies anymore . No oil , no sugar ! I started intermittent fasting at the beginning of february as well . I finish eating for the day by 6 or latest 7pm on occassion . Then I drink herb teas in the evening to take my mind off food . First calories I take in are the next day at 10 am I have a coffee with oat milk I make myself with a half cup of organic oats and a tablespoon of hemp hearts blended with water . I used to strain in but I find now that I love the thick creaminess and of course I dont lose the fiber that way . It really fills me up and then in a couple hours later I have my lunch and then 4 hours after that I have dinner , always with a big salad and I make my own sauces in the blender with tumeric , cayenne , a bean base , a medjool date , raw garlic or other healthy ingredients so I dont have to feel guilty eating my dressing because it is a nutritious part of the meal . I dont have a scale so I dont know for sure but I dont seem to be losing my belly fat ! The intermittent fasting makes my belly feel much better because before ( I assume because of the fiber abd constantly eating ) my belly would get so distended and Id be so gassy . Im amazed that with all Im doing that I am not losing weight fast but I think it is a whole new ball game when you are post menopausal . Somebody told me that after you finish having periods your ovaries dont make you any estrogen anymore but the belly fat actually produces estrogen for you . Maybe thats why many women my age have bellies . Anyways I am not giving up because generally I do feel good eating this way and hopefully over time my belly will shrink . Ive been hiking quite strenuously 1 hour a day since the pandemic began as well which youd think would produce good results but again , even if Im not losing weight I feel much stronger and healthier . Now I am adding high intensity interval exercising as well . Wish me luck ! Maybe if you have any ideas about the challenges of losing weight after menopause you could do a video on that topic . I subscribed , thanks .
Sounds like you got this 👊🏻 real weight loss can be slow, but that’s amazing because you are learning and adapting forever changes and habits. Way to go!
Wow your the 1st person to say your mental emotions can stop you from looking weight this is my 1st time hearing you I'm looking forward to hearing what you eat on a day
I've been a junk food vegan for over five years. My weight has gone up and down but I'm currently almost the same as I was before I was vegan. My bloodwork shows how much healthier I am but I'm hoping to switch to whole food plant based and finally lose some weight for good.
It’s Jeffrey, great Video! I’m subscribing. Karen and I have been Vegan for years, Karen a few years longer. I’m 56, when I dropped dairy I lost 10LBS or more. I then moved to 100% plant based. I then got to a high school/college weight. 157LBS I’m almost 6 feet. Here is the big learning, I added intermittent fasting and added coconut out to my coffee and don’t eat until 11:00, have to be done eating before 7:00 (I’m working to close that window an hour or two) I dropped 6 to 7 lbs of fat. Thoughts? I have posted some videos around this and will update. I love your sharing! We DO eat out of boredom! This has been my greatest epiphany. Wishing You Great Health Abundant Happiness And Outrageous Love ❤️
Just hang in there. It takes time for REAL and healthy fat loss. But once it starts to happen you will have created amazing and healthy habits for the rest of your life. Wishing you all the best. You can do it 👊🏻
Again Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I just realised myself that I have all the knowledge but keep self sabotaging myself. Thank you so much
Isn’t that frustrating? You can overcome it though! I did and that means anyone can. I spent years doing it and didn’t think it was possible to break free, but it’s amazing how you can turn things around. Thanks for watching ❤️
The bonus piece was worth this video by itself. The mind is a dangerous place sometimes. That is where my biggest hang up is. Thank you for being open about it. Down almost 50 lbs since becoming vegan. Well on my way for the best version of myself. Keep up the good work!
@@HealthyVeganMama I do feel great. I'm actually down 112 lbs. Just didn't change to vegan until beginning of last year. So glad I did though. Definitely will keep eating this way
Nuts, avocado and cheese were like the devil for me...I didn't know how calory dense all these were and they made me gain so much weight each time I tried going plant based...this made me fall on and off the wagon so many times over the years...now I know how I should eat and started losing weight finally..thank God!
But sometimes, you really need a snack and your body tells you for real. I agree not to eat mindlessly, but don't deprive your body from a healthy snack if you need it. I suffered from anorexia and i don't wanna go down the restriction route again.
Hi Tia! I am down almost 100 pounds from switching to vegan, but once I took the oil out everything went so much faster! Now it has been slow, but I am very happy with the Starch Solution because the way it makes me feel. I neve feel tired and I feel so full of life! This is a great video and very important points!😀
Very helpful. I've given up on impossible products (hopefully for good). Yesterday my sister in law had dinner at Cheesecake Factory I had an impossible burger wrapped in lettuce. I wasn't tempted to indulge in the basket full of warm bread and soft butter. I was so proud of myself. I do eat perhaps a few more nuts than I should. I justify it since they're raw sun flower and pumpkin seeds. I've been a vegetarian for over 30 years but still struggled with my weight. I truly see improvements with my weight since becoming oil, salt and dairy free. I'm 5'3 164 pds down from 176 in 5 1/2 weeks. I really appreciate your presentation. I'll be watching.😊
Thank you so much! I felt like you were sitting me down one-on-one and telling me what my problem was.............. but with solutions. You got me all together! I know this is an older vid but I'm so glad I found you. Now, off to get my mind and thinking straight so I can lose this unwanted weight. ☺️
Excellent video Hungry Vegan Mama. I never use oil to saute my vegetables (I use water instead) but I still get my healthy fats from whole plant foods. Sending love 💕 and virtual hugs 🤗 to you.
I found you because of Chelsea Mae and found her because CZcams knows I'm testing out Vegan recipes. Lol. I'm 3 weeks into my new healthy journey so I'm here with an open mind!
I went vegan november 2015, lost 20 lbs., then started eating lots of processed vegan foods like mock meats, vegan cheese, candy/ dark chocolate ect....plus ordering uber eats Indian food and I've gained about 25 - 30 pounds! Even though I started working out lifing weights it's still hard to loose the fat! Went from weighing 110 lbs to 140!! Gosh!!!
Thanks so much Hungry Vegan Mama. This is a fantastic list, I've been wanting to replace olive oil for something healthier so I will try vegetable broth. I used to snack a lot too, sugary smoothies and sometimes 'vegan chocolate', then I stopped eating/drinking those for music and a book. I started loosing weight, today I'm at 113 Lbs.
Fantastic sum up of all I have learnt watching your videos. The vegan junk is the biggie for me. Already cut the oils and have minimal nuts etc. Getting better. Mental- just watching you keeps me in track. Knowing I have a friend in the corner. Everyone around me lives an extravagant style of meat and treats. You my friend -make it fun. You make it simple. ❤️❤️
Hi Tia, Thank you for this video today. I’m down 30lbs, but since moving house I have really fallen off the whole food wagon, still plant based, but those processed foods have crept back in. Going to plan all my meals for the week ahead and jump back on that wagon xx
You really psyched me up! I'm past childbearing years (mom to a teenager) and my metabolism is ever more sluggish. I'm not giving up on losing the 20 lbs I've gained! It's inspiring to hear of your prior eating mistakes and how you slowly changed to better habits with success. Eating clean can take a while to achieve but it's life changing! It's challenging to find other people to bolster us vegans! We can feel singled out by friends/play group moms/carnivore eaters/family judgements. Its great to listen to you explain your journey. Thank you for posting!
I have been working on my plant based journey for over a year now. I definitely struggle with the mindset side of weight loss. My household is not vegan at all so it can make it hard to keep in that track.
Yes ut is...hubby is still into NJ the dairy snd processes foods...its definitely extra work cooking the animal products for him even though he does enjoy my plant based foods and restaurants
Yes ut is...hubby is still into NJ the dairy snd processes foods...its definitely extra work cooking the animal products for him even though he does enjoy my plant based foods and restaurants
I mean she’s right. You can gain weight or stall being keto or low carb too if you’re constantly snacking, or reaching for the processed keto junk food and low carb candies. Bottom line is stick to what’s natural and manage your calorie intake and stay active and you’ll see results on most any eating plan
Talk about crazy that this video popped up. I litterly weighed myself the past 2 days and I'm gaining instead of losing weight so I was bombed out about it and said I need to go to "what's her names page" your face, but name just wasn't coming to me. So I got sidetracked and started scrolling and then boom you and your video was in the scroll ..Talk about some help from the man above .🙌🏾 I Love your approach to helping us newbies Vegan Mama. You're so appreciated.
Before I watch this... ...it’s nondairy ice cream. Isn’t it? *thinks back to a montage of me buying every flavor of So Delicious and eating the whole thing at once*
Ahhh yes 'So Delicious' is definitely my week spot. I tell myself its not a problem but the variety of their non dairy ice cream in my freezer begs to differ. Lol! I definitely need to address that so i can reach my goals.
Me too so much!! That SO ice cream is the bomb. Also have you tried Dillon’s oatmeal bites? I would eat both of those things like it was my JOB. Never lost a pound. I gave up both and am on the potatoes now. I’ve lost so much, so quickly, so much more to lose...
Thank you for speaking gently on this topic. I’m having a difficult time adjusting. I have gained so much weight and I’m having a difficult time feeling like my decisions are making an impact
Hi beautiful Tia!!💕🌷 Thank you for these tips. 🤗 I lost almost 20 lbs last year, but gained 5 over the holidays😔 I've restarted the Maximum Weight Loss steps to lose those 5lbs and a little more.🙏🌷💕
I absolutely love your video. Good information. I am a committed juicer, I juice my own and I have lost 14 pounds in 10 days. I am plant based too. I eat a small raw meal before 6pm along with Intermediate fasting. You are doing a great job! Be encourage and thank for the information.
Great, practical information... Thanks so much, Tia; I hope you realize what an inspiration you really are. I appreciate all the time and energy you put into your videos...stay amazing!
You are telling the truth. My husband, my children, aunts and uncles and everyone isn’t plant based or vegan. I am the only one. It is very hard, because they are not welling to learn. So I am by myself 😮. But I am willing to go vegan and get in shape. Thanks for telling the truth, because the truth will set you free. I am going all out and to get my brain to do the same thing.
Good sensible advice, something to think about. I have wondered if our current microbiome when we're fatter can actually mentally influence us to maintain itself that way. Your comments on how you used to think are very familiar. Great explanation.
Thanks for this video. I’m good with eating healthily and exercise when it’s warm outside but I totally fall off the wagon during colder months. The struggle is real!
Yes Yes Yes, I'm that avocado person, I have loss 50 pounds since transitioning over to plant based and vegan. I weighed my self this pass Monday which I always do on Mondays and Fridays and I had gained 2 pounds I could not believe it, how well I had been eating so I had to backtrack what I had been eating to much of 🤔and it came to mind that I had not been mindful of how many calories I was taking in. I realized it had to be the avocados every day, the dates in my smoothies and salads every day, to many fruits every day I was eating 2 mangos and about 2 cups of grapes everyday, and I was using plenty of olive oil to make my cabbage or cauliflower steaks, the only process food is the meatballs and the ground crumbles, I will eventually get off those. I said to myself I still must always remember everything has calories except water 😂. I came across your video today which is Thursday and you are naming all the food I have started cutting back on this week and here on out. Gain those 2 pounds is wake up call, because I still have 70 more pounds to lose.
Thanks for video. Today is my 10th day into vegan. I switched diet from keto and found vegan is harder to loss weight. Even though I stop having so much oily food. I think I have to combine intermittent fast with vegan diet. Non- stop eating is really my problem .
Great info. Just found you and really enjoyed your style! Have to say the flip flops drive me crazy. One disappeared and i kept waiting for it return. 😊Hahah😂
I just had hip replacement and can not cook it so hard to stay on plan I feel so discouraged I need to heal my body the 40 pounds I need to lose will be great. I love your channel
So sorry you can’t cook. Is there anyone who can cook for you? If not maybe you can buy some healthier prepackaged things...like oat meal, grits, etc. lots of fruits and veggies obviously don’t require cooking, you can just eat them up 🙌🏻 I love to buy frozen veggies and frozen rice. You can throw those in the microwave, put a little sauce on there and voila. Easy and only 5 minutes. Best of luck to yo. Hope you heal up quick
Chronic pain is sometimes caused by high oxalates, which form very painful crystals. So, you might want to try eliminating oxalates from your diet-this really helped my son-in-law.
This was awesome summary/ list of pitfalls. Thanks for recommending that we can use a couch and a reference. I have joined recently and enjoying your videos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The mindless eating thing can be a real problem ,I remember when I first started this way of eating I would catch myself doing this out of habit and then I would spit it out ....it happened alot at first but it sure made me aware of the problem and where extra calories could come from without even being aware of it !
Omg girl everything you said is right. I know exactly how to loose weight but I let my mind control me all this years . Let me resetting my mind this day forward. Peace ☮️
I’m just going to keep trying....baby steps. hopefully, eventually I’ll learn. they’s a learning curve. I want sustainability not gain it back. It’s quitting fats high sugar it’s hard. I never smoked . This a huge change with. A lot of work it is more work I have to make meals and snacks salad dressing not to mention all the dishes to wash.. I’m 67 I’m raising my granddaughter she’s the why
Sustainability is everything, that’s what I live about a plant based lifestyle. It’s real, and the healthiest way to eat and sustainable 🙌🏻 Why would you quit fats? We need fats in our diet :)
❤️ thank you. I love chatting with everyone and hope to be as clear as possible on this. I know how confusing it can be. It’s so sad all of the wrong information out there and I love helping in any way I can. I appreciate your sweet comment.
My MASSIVE weakness is letting myself go on my period. ‘I feel crap, I need extra calories, I deserve this...’ I can put back on 6lb in one week! That’s all of the hard work over the month gone in 7 days!!! Any advice on treating yourself on period days please?!?
Yes...treat yourself...but just don’t crazy If I ever have feelings of wanting let’s say chocolate, I’ll have it, but it’s not “extra.” So let’s say I am dying for chocolate...I’ll make my favorite chocolate mug cake and have that for lunch...I’ll then have a big side of broccoli after and that’s my lunch. I’m satisfied, full and happy. And all of that was only about 300 calories. I choose to not have snacks like a mug cake in between meals. Instead I make it part of my meal so I’m not eating an access amount of calories for the day. I will say though, the longer I’ve been eating this way, the less and less I have any type of period cravings. Also it’s almost impossible to gain 6lbs of fat in one week. You would need to eat an extra 21,000 calories that week (since 1 lb of fat equals 3500 calories). It’s most likely water weight, fluid you’re retaining and possibly your glycogen stores filling up from extra carbs or salt. This happens. Every month I am 3-5 lbs more on the scale the week after my period. So don’t fret too much about that. Just stay consistent and I say do what you have to (in moderation) to help those cravings.
@@HealthyVeganMama thank you so much! Glad it’s probably water weight then 😇 Yes I’m finding my period pain is improving on a low fat diet, and I didn’t feel as crappy this time.... it’s my way of self-sabotaging I suppose... Do you have the recipe for your mug cake, please? Much appreciated xxx
Thank you💚. This was so helpful. I have been vegan for years. I love using oil when I cook and I also tend to snack when I go through a stressful period of time. No matter how much I exercise and eat vegan, the extra weight will not disappear, unless I get more disciplined with the above habits.
I'm totally the whole avocado a day person (on most days, not every single day) 😂 Not overweight and I do have PCOS. I do make sure not to over consume calories in general though.
Whenever I have consulted a certified nutritionist they have told me no more than 2 spoons of olive oil. ( I am Greek so olive oil is like a thing for us). What I want to say though is that added oils are not actually needed. So many healthy plant choices!
Thank you soooo much for sharing!! I eat mostly plant based (rarely eat mock meat and vegan cheese) but oil... THE OIL!! And I thought avocado oil was better! So I was saturating everything in oil. Gained an easy 20 pounds. It was so sad
14 years vegan im 60 lbs overweight :gallbladder issues💚 wish i knew differently way back when. The difference between plant based and vegan. Thx for your tips, & inspiration.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been eating vegan for a little over a year. I didn't go into this way of life trying to lose weight but to be healthy and I feel much better..I've dropped about 25 pounds since I've started but , I feel that I'm not eating properly to really see the results I want. I am definitely going to implement the suggestions you've made. This has been one of the most helpful videos I've seen. Thank you so much
Great video, amazing advice. I'd be lying if I said I didn't already know all this, but still great video. My smoothies are just fruit and water, it definitely fills my tummy. Plus unlike juice it still has the fiber, and yes drinking it slowly does help.❤
Wow, great info. I was upset this morning because I'm losing so, so slowly. I know part of it is my age, but I've been following the starch solution and I'm enjoying it, but I can't get past the 10 pound weight loss and I need to lose 70 or so. I've been telling myself that the oil isn't really that bad - I'm so used to using it to cook with and yes, it makes food taste good. Listening to these tips made a lot of sense and I'm definitely doing some of these things (LOL like adding oil). So, thank you so much for making these videos to help us. I will stop using oil now and stop the mindless snacking and see how that works. Oh and the last tip about how our mind tricks us - yeah, very good point. Thank you! Now I'm going to watch more of your videos. 😊
When I first went vegan in 2013 I slowly but surely dropped 92lbs I also cured my anemia. Then a few tragedies happened in my life and I became worn down and started reaching for vegan convenience junk foods: Oreos, pizza by the boat load, fries, drive-thru veggie burgers with fries and soda. I started living on this stuff and put it all back on. Now mind you, I'm absolutely not saying a vegan diet made me gain weight bc after all I dropped 92lbs going vegan. Most obese people aren't vegan. It comes down to the choices we make. So thank you for arming us with better choices ❤
This is a wonderful video! General rule to remember is that if you’re overweight, you’re just eating too many carbs. All carbs convert to sugar in the body which spikes your insulin. Without insulin, the body cannot store the sugar as fat. You can eat as much fat as you want and it won’t contribute to any weight gain. However- stick to good fats (Avocado oil, Salmon, Nuts, etc) Bad fats in snacks, canola oil, etc won’t make you gain weight but will give you a stroke or heart attack. This is because bad fats are hydrogenated/trans fats, which increase your bad cholesterol- which builds nasty plaque in your arteries. Good fats kill bad fat. Do not be afraid of calories or fats. DEATH to carbohydrates! Lol For weight loss, stay under 150g of carbs a day. To switch your body’s system from using carbs as it’s main energy source to using fat, stay under 50g (Ketosis) Before changing your diet, create at least 3 go-to ways ways to manage your emotions and stress or it won’t work. You’ll default to carbs like a drug when your angry, upset, or need to feel good. Wish you all the best! ☺️ I did it, you can too!
I have been trying different ways to lose weight since Christmas. I am just the same as I was. I'll try your tips as I do eat the plant based burgers sometimes and use oil. Love your accent.
most vegan foods are extremely high in calories and you need to eat a ton of calories to get enough protein to function/workout. Also, you need to work out and incorporate cardio to offset the high caloric intake. Supplementing protein with powder is also necessary.
Vegan “processed” foods are high in calories. Whole plant foods are not, minus nuts and seeds and avocados. Exercise is not needed for weight loss, but can certainly help. Exercise is also is needed for great health. However, I lost 50 lbs barely exercising and eating only vegan whole plant foods.
I just signed up with healthy emmie because I recognised my issue was with my mindset, so seeing your video gave me an extra level of confidence that it was the right move.
HI GUYS - THANKS FOR WATCHING :) Make sure to like, comment so we can chat and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already.
Just liked just subscribed. 🙏 ❤️
@@nimmaosman3646 same!
New to your channel! Congratulations of your amazing weight loss! I’m subscribing to your channel
Same here. Solid, useful, important points for success. Well done.
What’s the alternative for oil
Starts at 2:39
1) Eating processed food 2:39
2) Oil 4:39
3) 8:00 Snacking
4) 11:34 Drinking your Calories
5) 13:54 High Fat Plant Foods
15:41 Recap before Bonus!
6) 16:19 Mental and Emotional Ties to Food 🤔 🧠
Good tips that relate to all eating plans and habits.
thanks
Really appreciate the recap with time stamps!
Thanks so much!
Thank you soooo much for the timestamps!
Actually I really appreciate this too. I wanted to add this to video, but forgot. Next time 😉
6 pounds to go for 200 pounds less than I was in the 90s. Veggie/Vegan/Potatoes/McDougall/Chef AJ/Joel Furman. We can all use encouragement or reinforcement of what we already know. Thank-You. All of these vids help.
Wow amazing! So proud of you. Thanks for watching.
@@jbb_01 Thanx for the words of encouragement. More like 10 years to lose 160 pounds. I was still huge only 10 years ago. I've hit a snag or two lately but very soon I will be able to claim 200 pounds since my absolute heaviest in the 1990s.
@@HealthyVeganMama Thank-You so much. It's never ending and a daily grind. You're amazing. Stunning and so full of life.
You're doing doing great!
Congratulations!
OMG! This video is dead on on all points. After working at losing 25 pounds for 20 years with NO results, not snacking between meals has finally budged my stagnant weight loss. I thought I was a deficient not functioning bad unit all these years! It's IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight when your insulin is up. It takes 2 hours after eating for your insulin to normalize and level out. So if you graze all day long, you will NEVER lose weight. You have to let your body rest after working hard on digestion, so that it can then get on to detoxing and cleansing (ie. losing weight). So eat huge veggie and fruit laden meals to be full, and don't snack. Am down 12 pounds - 13 to go.
Way to go 👊🏻 I bet it feels great finally breaking through. Those last 10-15 lbs can be tough to get past. Awesome!
Same here. I stopped snacking and lost 25 lbs over a period of several months and it has stayed off.
If you spread out 1000 calories of pure starch over 8 meals, you'll still lose weight because Calories are limited. More calories will drive up your insulin longer and harder. Calories matter in the end. This is why Roux en Y recepients all get over type 2 diabetes, despite eating carbohydrates after surgery - it's because they are eating far less calories. Less insulin output, and less esterfication (fat absorption).
In the end, a calorie, is a calorie, is a calorie - when it comes to weight loss. You can lose weight eating 1000 calories of pure carbs, pure fats, or pure protein...because the calories are what will make you fat. Eat low(er) fat, or exercise, or just eat slightly less food overall and you will take off weight.
Not everyone’s bodies work the same though. Some people lose weight by snacking. It’s important to focus on YOUR body.
@@maryd1495 I totally agree with you. Everyone is truly different when it comes to how they process food. Some thrive on carnivore eating, or grazing all day, or only one meal a day. It’s all over the place. Fine tuning oneself is the way to go for sure.
Patience has been the key for me. 15 lbs. down since Christmas! People forget it didn't take a week to put the weight on, and it won't take a week to melt it off! No matter how much kale you eat! LOL!
Exactly right! Way to go!
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So True! I had people asking me how much weight have you lost and I had only been eating vegan for a short while.
It took a year and half for me to lose 30 lbs but I was never hungry, in fact ate so much I couldn’t believe I was losing. It stayed off five years later. Slow is the way to go.
@@robinsaxophone232 Agree! Congrats on keeping it off. Definitely what I struggle with the most. Consistency is very important, for sure.
My daughter and I went vegan 3 half years ago. Initially we gained lots of weight - this was simply because we got over excited about all the amazing vegan products out there and just over indulged! Since mid January we have both lost weight. I lost 1.5 stone, my daughter 15lb. We did this by counting calories, using an app, and weighing food. Its easy and we feel great.
What app did you use?
I have been a vegan for 30 years & totally agree w/ your analysis. Going vegan is not the same as conscious vegan b/c all vegan food is not created equal. Keep it clean. Good job! Keep up the work!
Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching 🌱
So I'm still learning. clean vegans are called conscious vegans or clean vegans?
@@dianeibsen5994 Clean vegans are called morons other vegans are called idiots ITS JUST A DAMN DIET PEOPLE
@@dianeibsen5994 I believe the term is a whole food, plant based diet.
Great video. I too thought something was wrong with me. I was sick and tired of being fat bc it was starting to hurt. I tried plant based but olive oil Nuts beans tahini and avocado were my downfall. I kept gaining. Then I heard about calorie density and then I just stuck to water veggies fruits steamed or oil free roasted potatoes and oats to keep my life simple. You are awesome. Your channel is straight facts!!!!! ❤️
That is great to hear! And thank you so much.
I have been vegan for about 5 months and only lost 10 lbs. I need to lose about 40 lbs to be at a healthy weight. My mom lost 50 lbs in 7 months but was avoiding oils and processed foods. This list is so helpful and I'm throwing out my oils now! Great video!
Hey that’s amazing! So happy you found this helpful. I was stuck for years and it wasn’t u til I did these things where the u healthy weight started to go away. Best of luck to you
@silky smooth You are probably drinking your calories.
If you don't create a calorie deficit; you don't drop weight. Processed foods are higher in calories. Fat is 9 calories per gram vs 4 cal per gram of carbs or protein. The best plan is to determine your tdee.
It’s all about a calorie deficit 🙌🏻
@@ericdahl2915 I know. I think it can be so confusing with all the “fads” out there...but science is science 🌱 Have a great day.
Great advice! I started my weight loss journey in March when I was 273lbs..after sticking to a low-carb, plant-based plan with intermittent fasting I have lost over 40lbs...the snacking is hard but I grab a piece of fruit or chew on sugar free gum to distract myself...
Thanks Tia, you’re creating such positive change by sharing your experiences here! STAR!⭐️ Thanks for bringing awareness to the mental & emotional side of weight loss. I think this is so neglected here on CZcams!!
Thanks Ryan! I agree with you - no one really talks about it (except you LOL).
Just subbed! Thanks for the suggestion 😊
Yes this is a very important point. The main point for my weight gain: emotions!!
I needed this today because I'm gaining instead of losing. I'm in menopause so there are hormone issues, but I know there's more and I normally eat more processed because I prepare a separate meal for my family and sometimes I'm just too tired after working all day and after cooking for them and I take the lazy way out, so I've got to do better.
Sticking to whole plant foods should help your hormones. Mine have changed dramatically. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching.
I can relate. Wanting to eat this way and still preparing other meals for my family. I was being tempted to eat the things I know that I do not want to anymore. It really is a battle with the mind.
Just saw this and I SO agree! I'm older, working full time, and doing this on my own. I haven't really lost anything. My lab results are good, but I'd love to get over this self sabotage.
Good points! I do find, however, that if I don’t eat much fat, and I over-do it on carbs, I’m ALWAYS hungry or craving more carbs. We’re all different, but I lost weight and felt satisfied and didn’t suffer eating a low carb, medium fat diet. We’re all different! It really does come down to calories in/calories out. We just have to pay attention to what works for our own bodies!
Yes eat more carbs. Carbs don’t make you fat. They keep you full and satisfied 🙌🏻 what makes us fat is eating more calories than our body burns.
Another tip could be if you're having cravings and absolutely need food, eat potatoes. They are so good for you and so filling, and take your cravings away
Oh yes!! Great tip!
Better yet eat sweet potatoes.
I love to hear that! I love potatoes. Not a big fan of the sweet potato but what can you do?
I love to eat carrots 🥕
Aren't the starchy veggies high in carbs and fattening? So I've heard... So confused about all the info out there!
I never understood why smoothies were so popular. You can take in tons of calories in seconds. It's better to chew all those foods, much more satisfying, takes much longer to digest, and slower glucose increase.
Yes yes! 🙌🏻
I use smoothies as a way to get those extra things in, like collagen, spiralina, and ground flax. Add those to some almond milk with a handful of fresh spinach and a few frozen berries and it's a super nutritious and low calorie drink.
Your amazing and a ray of sunshine. Thank you. I have been vegan for 5 years. In the beginning I lost 45 pounds . I felt amazing and had energy. But during Covid I gained 30 lbs. back. I was buying processed food and to many “vegan snacks”. I need to stop the excuses. Thank you
Good advice. I am a whole food plant based vegan and I avoid oils but in 2020 with the quarantine I gained 10 lbs. I used to go to the gym every day at 5:00 AM but then the gyms shut down so my exercise routine changed and not in a good way. I still run and cycle but not as regularly as going to the gym daily rain or shine. I move less now yet consume the same as when I worked out more. Also working from home I swapped out my daily salad for lunch for more snacks throughout the day. Gotta either eat less calorie dense foods or move more (or both) but 2020 was very stressful so I am trying to be kind to myself about it.
Being kind to yourself is first on the list fir sure. It’s okay, we all slip every now and then...all of us 😌 Sounds like you are working towards getting back on the saddle 🌱
I hear you!!! Exact same boat here, even missing the 5am workout, and 11 pound weight gain 🙄
You’re the person I’ve been needing in my life, I’ve been on and off vegetarian/vegan for 6 years. I need simple delicious and informative videos! Thank you!
So happy you found me. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
I keep tweaking my diet and Im not giving up ! As you say the main thing is eating healthy and boy do I ever eat healthy now due to covid . I used to go out to eat a couple times a week but I have not gone out for a year now . I figured it was a great opportunity to eat super healthy from home since I dont go out . Very occassionally I will have a tofurky sausage with dinner ( but just one now instead of two ) and everything else is organic whole plant foods . I dont even drink smoothies anymore . No oil , no sugar ! I started intermittent fasting at the beginning of february as well . I finish eating for the day by 6 or latest 7pm on occassion . Then I drink herb teas in the evening to take my mind off food . First calories I take in are the next day at 10 am I have a coffee with oat milk I make myself with a half cup of organic oats and a tablespoon of hemp hearts blended with water . I used to strain in but I find now that I love the thick creaminess and of course I dont lose the fiber that way . It really fills me up and then in a couple hours later I have my lunch and then 4 hours after that I have dinner , always with a big salad and I make my own sauces in the blender with tumeric , cayenne , a bean base , a medjool date , raw garlic or other healthy ingredients so I dont have to feel guilty eating my dressing because it is a nutritious part of the meal . I dont have a scale so I dont know for sure but I dont seem to be losing my belly fat ! The intermittent fasting makes my belly feel much better because before ( I assume because of the fiber abd constantly eating ) my belly would get so distended and Id be so gassy . Im amazed that with all Im doing that I am not losing weight fast but I think it is a whole new ball game when you are post menopausal . Somebody told me that after you finish having periods your ovaries dont make you any estrogen anymore but the belly fat actually produces estrogen for you . Maybe thats why many women my age have bellies . Anyways I am not giving up because generally I do feel good eating this way and hopefully over time my belly will shrink . Ive been hiking quite strenuously 1 hour a day since the pandemic began as well which youd think would produce good results but again , even if Im not losing weight I feel much stronger and healthier . Now I am adding high intensity interval exercising as well . Wish me luck ! Maybe if you have any ideas about the challenges of losing weight after menopause you could do a video on that topic . I subscribed , thanks .
Sounds like you got this 👊🏻 real weight loss can be slow, but that’s amazing because you are learning and adapting forever changes and habits. Way to go!
Awesome you've turned into a bad ass
boredom eating is definitely a thing! i love getting outside when i feel this way
It is! Getting outside saved me from my boredom eating.
Night time eating is a real problem for me. I find I'm just tired but don't want to go to bed so early. Lol.
Wow your the 1st person to say your mental emotions can stop you from looking weight this is my 1st time hearing you I'm looking forward to hearing what you eat on a day
So happy you are enjoying 🙌🏻 thanks for watching
I've been a junk food vegan for over five years. My weight has gone up and down but I'm currently almost the same as I was before I was vegan. My bloodwork shows how much healthier I am but I'm hoping to switch to whole food plant based and finally lose some weight for good.
Whole food plant based is a life changer. Best of luck to you 🌱
It’s Jeffrey, great Video! I’m subscribing. Karen and I have been Vegan for years, Karen a few years longer. I’m 56, when I dropped dairy I lost 10LBS or more. I then moved to 100% plant based. I then got to a high school/college weight. 157LBS I’m almost 6 feet. Here is the big learning, I added intermittent fasting and added coconut out to my coffee and don’t eat until 11:00, have to be done eating before 7:00 (I’m working to close that window an hour or two) I dropped 6 to 7 lbs of fat. Thoughts? I have posted some videos around this and will update.
I love your sharing! We DO eat out of boredom! This has been my greatest epiphany. Wishing You Great Health Abundant Happiness And Outrageous Love ❤️
Is that sustainable long term .
@@jemmastone11 yes, however we’ve started eating earlier on weekends. I don’t want my body thinking it needs to store fat.
Why you’re still overweight?
Logical side of brain: It’s only been a week.
Me: 😔
Just hang in there. It takes time for REAL and healthy fat loss. But once it starts to happen you will have created amazing and healthy habits for the rest of your life. Wishing you all the best. You can do it 👊🏻
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I’m the same I have been plant based a week and completely terrified I won’t loose weight
Omg me too
I felt this
Again Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I just realised myself that I have all the knowledge but keep self sabotaging myself.
Thank you so much
Isn’t that frustrating? You can overcome it though! I did and that means anyone can. I spent years doing it and didn’t think it was possible to break free, but it’s amazing how you can turn things around. Thanks for watching ❤️
The bonus piece was worth this video by itself. The mind is a dangerous place sometimes. That is where my biggest hang up is. Thank you for being open about it. Down almost 50 lbs since becoming vegan. Well on my way for the best version of myself. Keep up the good work!
It really can mess with us so much. Excellent to hear that you are down 50 lbs. you must feel amazing.
@@HealthyVeganMama I do feel great. I'm actually down 112 lbs. Just didn't change to vegan until beginning of last year. So glad I did though. Definitely will keep eating this way
Nuts, avocado and cheese were like the devil for me...I didn't know how calory dense all these were and they made me gain so much weight each time I tried going plant based...this made me fall on and off the wagon so many times over the years...now I know how I should eat and started losing weight finally..thank God!
Too cute, the disappearing slippers😊😊 I love it
hahaha
But sometimes, you really need a snack and your body tells you for real. I agree not to eat mindlessly, but don't deprive your body from a healthy snack if you need it. I suffered from anorexia and i don't wanna go down the restriction route again.
Absolutely eat when you are hungry or are in need of food.
One of the most helpful yet simplistic video I have watched in my nine years being vegan (and learning everyday)
That’s so nice of you to say, thank you. Happy you enjoyed it.
Just want to say your hair looks so beautiful curly!
Thank you so much. Yesterday when I was filming it was extra curly! So humid here.
Agreed curly is better
Right? It's so beautiful! Her hair and eyes are fighting for front and center, both amazingly gorgeous!
Hi Tia! I am down almost 100 pounds from switching to vegan, but once I took the oil out everything went so much faster! Now it has been slow, but I am very happy with the Starch Solution because the way it makes me feel. I neve feel tired and I feel so full of life! This is a great video and very important points!😀
AMAZING! Congrats to you - I bet you feel so great inside and out!
Wow! How inspiring! Kudos from someone who's starting on the same road 👏👏
Wow...thats amazing; good for you!💃💃
That is so wonderful!! Congrats to your wellness journey!!
Congrats!
100% spot-on. Use them as a treat. Cut nuts, oils and avocado
👊🏻 thank so much for watching.
Seriuosly dont know what to eat anymore....no nuts or how about olive oil? If no meat.
@@Lili-tt2ks Nuts and seeds are fine same with olive oil. Ppl only cut that when trying to lose weight. Don't be discouraged.
If you are eating raw mostly then I wouldn't omit nuts.
I’m so happy you mention how it can sometimes be hard to eat healthy everyday, also like you my family is also non vegan. Great video!
Yes it isn’t easy in the world we live in today for sure. Happy you enjoyed it
Very helpful. I've given up on impossible products (hopefully for good). Yesterday my sister in law had dinner at Cheesecake Factory I had an impossible burger wrapped in lettuce. I wasn't tempted to indulge in the basket full of warm bread and soft butter. I was so proud of myself. I do eat perhaps a few more nuts than I should. I justify it since they're raw sun flower and pumpkin seeds. I've been a vegetarian for over 30 years but still struggled with my weight. I truly see improvements with my weight since becoming oil, salt and dairy free. I'm 5'3 164 pds down from 176 in 5 1/2 weeks. I really appreciate your presentation. I'll be watching.😊
You should investigate impossible burgers .. super bad for you
Thank you so much! I felt like you were sitting me down one-on-one and telling me what my problem was.............. but with solutions. You got me all together! I know this is an older vid but I'm so glad I found you. Now, off to get my mind and thinking straight so I can lose this unwanted weight. ☺️
Oh I’m so glad this helped in some way. Thanks for watching and for being here. Best of luck to you.
Excellent video Hungry Vegan Mama. I never use oil to saute my vegetables (I use water instead) but I still get my healthy fats from whole plant foods. Sending love 💕 and virtual hugs 🤗 to you.
That’s fantastic! Hugs back.
Excellent idea. I recently started sautéing vegetables and brown rice in veggie stock.
I found you because of Chelsea Mae and found her because CZcams knows I'm testing out Vegan recipes. Lol. I'm 3 weeks into my new healthy journey so I'm here with an open mind!
I went vegan november 2015, lost 20 lbs., then started eating lots of processed vegan foods like mock meats, vegan cheese, candy/ dark chocolate ect....plus ordering uber eats Indian food and I've gained about 25 - 30 pounds! Even though I started working out lifing weights it's still hard to loose the fat! Went from weighing 110 lbs to 140!! Gosh!!!
Oh & I'm 5 feet even. I will keep tring!!!
Yeah it can creep on quick with those foods. Whole plant foods and no oil are the best option all around. Best of luck to you, thanks for watching ❤️
Thanks so much Hungry Vegan Mama. This is a fantastic list, I've been wanting to replace olive oil for something healthier so I will try vegetable broth. I used to snack a lot too, sugary smoothies and sometimes 'vegan chocolate', then I stopped eating/drinking those for music and a book. I started loosing weight, today I'm at 113 Lbs.
So happy you enjoyed the video.
Fantastic sum up of all I have learnt watching your videos. The vegan junk is the biggie for me. Already cut the oils and have minimal nuts etc. Getting better. Mental- just watching you keeps me in track. Knowing I have a friend in the corner. Everyone around me lives an extravagant style of meat and treats. You my friend -make it fun. You make it simple. ❤️❤️
You are so sweet! It seems like you are doing your best and like you said getting better. That’s fantastic!
Thanks for this. Yes, taking hold of your mind is crucial for success! And to keep hold of it, too.
Hi Tia,
Thank you for this video today. I’m down 30lbs, but since moving house I have really fallen off the whole food wagon, still plant based, but those processed foods have crept back in. Going to plan all my meals for the week ahead and jump back on that wagon xx
Wow congrats. You must feel great!
that's awesome! Congrats
You really psyched me up! I'm past childbearing years (mom to a teenager) and my metabolism is ever more sluggish. I'm not giving up on losing the 20 lbs I've gained!
It's inspiring to hear of your prior eating mistakes and how you slowly changed to better habits with success. Eating clean can take a while to achieve but it's life changing!
It's challenging to find other people to bolster us vegans! We can feel singled out by friends/play group moms/carnivore eaters/family judgements. Its great to listen to you explain your journey. Thank you for posting!
You are so right about these feelings, but we can overcome 🙌🏻👊🏻 slow change is the real change and you are right!
I would like to see a current pantry tour! Thank you for sharing all of this goodness 🥰
I have been working on my plant based journey for over a year now. I definitely struggle with the mindset side of weight loss. My household is not vegan at all so it can make it hard to keep in that track.
I can understand that for sure. Just hang in there and keep moving forward...as it sounds like you’re doing. You got this 👊🏻
Yes ut is...hubby is still into NJ the dairy snd processes foods...its definitely extra work cooking the animal products for him even though he does enjoy my plant based foods and restaurants
Yes ut is...hubby is still into NJ the dairy snd processes foods...its definitely extra work cooking the animal products for him even though he does enjoy my plant based foods and restaurants
I mean she’s right. You can gain weight or stall being keto or low carb too if you’re constantly snacking, or reaching for the processed keto junk food and low carb candies. Bottom line is stick to what’s natural and manage your calorie intake and stay active and you’ll see results on most any eating plan
Thank you for this. I love the part about transitioning Foods! Just be careful not to transition with them too long!
So happy you enjoyed
Talk about crazy that this video popped up. I litterly weighed myself the past 2 days and I'm gaining instead of losing weight so I was bombed out about it and said I need to go to "what's her names page" your face, but name just wasn't coming to me. So I got sidetracked and started scrolling and then boom you and your video was in the scroll ..Talk about some help from the man above .🙌🏾
I Love your approach to helping us newbies Vegan Mama. You're so appreciated.
I’m a new vegan but this helped me tremendously I’ll incorporate most of these tips for the next month and see how it goes! Thank you!
So happy this was helpful to you 😀
Wow! So much good information. Now I know why I am struggling still with my weight loss.
So happy you found this helpful!
Before I watch this...
...it’s nondairy ice cream. Isn’t it?
*thinks back to a montage of me buying every flavor of So Delicious and eating the whole thing at once*
Haha this made me laugh and I GET IT! Gosh they have some yummy ice cream!
Ahhh yes 'So Delicious' is definitely my week spot. I tell myself its not a problem but the variety of their non dairy ice cream in my freezer begs to differ. Lol! I definitely need to address that so i can reach my goals.
Me too so much!! That SO ice cream is the bomb. Also have you tried Dillon’s oatmeal bites? I would eat both of those things like it was my JOB. Never lost a pound. I gave up both and am on the potatoes now. I’ve lost so much, so quickly, so much more to lose...
@@annc6501 Ooh. Haven't tried Dillon's!
Thank you for speaking gently on this topic. I’m having a difficult time adjusting. I have gained so much weight and I’m having a difficult time feeling like my decisions are making an impact
Hi beautiful Tia!!💕🌷 Thank you for these tips. 🤗 I lost almost 20 lbs last year, but gained 5 over the holidays😔 I've restarted the Maximum Weight Loss steps to lose those 5lbs and a little more.🙏🌷💕
That's understandable - it happens. Great job getting things back in order. Thanks so much for watching.
@@HealthyVeganMama Thank you Tia!💕🤗🙏
Yes I had a bad emotional tie to food and sugar was addicting. I really believe that I cannot have sugar at all.
I absolutely love your video. Good information. I am a committed juicer, I juice my own and I have lost 14 pounds in 10 days. I am plant based too. I eat a small raw meal before 6pm along with Intermediate fasting. You are doing a great job! Be encourage and thank for the information.
That’s amazing. You must feel amazing! Thanks for watching. It’s my pleasure to share.
LOVE THE HAIR😍
Thanks ☺️
Great, practical information... Thanks so much, Tia; I hope you realize what an inspiration you really are. I appreciate all the time and energy you put into your videos...stay amazing!
You are so sweet for letting me know that. I enjoy sharing so much and love helping ❤️
I’ve started a raw food diet. All I do is eat and the weight is dropping off, slowly but surely. Also, I LOVE your accent.
Awesome! Thank you
You are telling the truth. My husband, my children, aunts and uncles and everyone isn’t plant based or vegan. I am the only one. It is very hard, because they are not welling to learn. So I am by myself 😮. But I am willing to go vegan and get in shape. Thanks for telling the truth, because the truth will set you free. I am going all out and to get my brain to do the same thing.
Good sensible advice, something to think about. I have wondered if our current microbiome when we're fatter can actually mentally influence us to maintain itself that way. Your comments on how you used to think are very familiar. Great explanation.
Thanks so much for watching
Thanks for this video. I’m good with eating healthily and exercise when it’s warm outside but I totally fall off the wagon during colder months. The struggle is real!
Cold weather just sucks 🤦🏻♀️😂 it’s okay, we all make mistakes.
Thank you so much for being so motivating and sharing your success and tips!
My pleasure
Yes Yes Yes, I'm that avocado person, I have loss 50 pounds since transitioning over to plant based and vegan. I weighed my self this pass Monday which I always do on Mondays and Fridays and I had gained 2 pounds I could not believe it, how well I had been eating so I had to backtrack what I had been eating to much of 🤔and it came to mind that I had not been mindful of how many calories I was taking in. I realized it had to be the avocados every day, the dates in my smoothies and salads every day, to many fruits every day I was eating 2 mangos and about 2 cups of grapes everyday, and I was using plenty of olive oil to make my cabbage or cauliflower steaks, the only process food is the meatballs and the ground crumbles, I will eventually get off those. I said to myself I still must always remember everything has calories except water 😂. I came across your video today which is Thursday and you are naming all the food I have started cutting back on this week and here on out. Gain those 2 pounds is wake up call, because I still have 70 more pounds to lose.
Thanks for video. Today is my 10th day into vegan. I switched diet from keto and found vegan is harder to loss weight. Even though I stop having so much oily food. I think I have to combine intermittent fast with vegan diet. Non- stop eating is really my problem .
Hey Tia. Thanks for the tips. I’ve given up the processed vegan junk and oil. Hopefully I can get results
Way to go 🙌🏻 I bet you see change.
I’ll keep you posted 😂😂
Great info. Just found you and really enjoyed your style! Have to say the flip flops drive me crazy. One disappeared and i kept waiting for it return. 😊Hahah😂
I just had hip replacement and can not cook it so hard to stay on plan I feel so discouraged I need to heal my body the 40 pounds I need to lose will be great. I love your channel
So sorry you can’t cook. Is there anyone who can cook for you? If not maybe you can buy some healthier prepackaged things...like oat meal, grits, etc. lots of fruits and veggies obviously don’t require cooking, you can just eat them up 🙌🏻 I love to buy frozen veggies and frozen rice. You can throw those in the microwave, put a little sauce on there and voila. Easy and only 5 minutes. Best of luck to yo. Hope you heal up quick
Crocheting is my distraction and my hands are busy. Weeding in the garden also works.
Agree with all those reasons you shared! I have chronic pain 24/7 and I seem to try to “eat the pain away “ ! I just need help to not do that!
Chronic pain is sometimes caused by high oxalates, which form very painful crystals. So, you might want to try eliminating oxalates from your diet-this really helped my son-in-law.
This was awesome summary/ list of pitfalls. Thanks for recommending that we can use a couch and a reference. I have joined recently and enjoying your videos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
sarak: Do you mean a couch to lie down on? (lol).
The mindless eating thing can be a real problem ,I remember when I first started this way of eating I would catch myself doing this out of habit and then I would spit it out ....it happened alot at first but it sure made me aware of the problem and where extra calories could come from without even being aware of it !
Omg I love that you spit it out...awesome! 🙌🏻
Omg girl everything you said is right. I know exactly how to loose weight but I let my mind control me all this years . Let me resetting my mind this day forward. Peace ☮️
I’m just going to keep trying....baby steps. hopefully, eventually I’ll learn. they’s a learning curve. I want sustainability not gain it back. It’s quitting fats high sugar it’s hard. I never smoked . This a huge change with. A lot of work it is more work I have to make meals and snacks salad dressing not to mention all the dishes to wash.. I’m 67 I’m raising my granddaughter she’s the why
Sustainability is everything, that’s what I live about a plant based lifestyle. It’s real, and the healthiest way to eat and sustainable 🙌🏻
Why would you quit fats? We need fats in our diet :)
Tia, I read a lot of comments today. You are so thoughtful and kind. I hope you have a great week!
❤️ thank you. I love chatting with everyone and hope to be as clear as possible on this. I know how confusing it can be. It’s so sad all of the wrong information out there and I love helping in any way I can. I appreciate your sweet comment.
This is the video I needed! Thank you so much, I’m ready to turn my life around and change these eating habits for the sake of my health! 😊
So happy you enjoyed it!
My MASSIVE weakness is letting myself go on my period. ‘I feel crap, I need extra calories, I deserve this...’ I can put back on 6lb in one week! That’s all of the hard work over the month gone in 7 days!!!
Any advice on treating yourself on period days please?!?
Yes...treat yourself...but just don’t crazy If I ever have feelings of wanting let’s say chocolate, I’ll have it, but it’s not “extra.” So let’s say I am dying for chocolate...I’ll make my favorite chocolate mug cake and have that for lunch...I’ll then have a big side of broccoli after and that’s my lunch. I’m satisfied, full and happy. And all of that was only about 300 calories. I choose to not have snacks like a mug cake in between meals. Instead I make it part of my meal so I’m not eating an access amount of calories for the day. I will say though, the longer I’ve been eating this way, the less and less I have any type of period cravings.
Also it’s almost impossible to gain 6lbs of fat in one week. You would need to eat an extra 21,000 calories that week (since 1 lb of fat equals 3500 calories). It’s most likely water weight, fluid you’re retaining and possibly your glycogen stores filling up from extra carbs or salt. This happens. Every month I am 3-5 lbs more on the scale the week after my period. So don’t fret too much about that. Just stay consistent and I say do what you have to (in moderation) to help those cravings.
@@HealthyVeganMama thank you so much! Glad it’s probably water weight then 😇
Yes I’m finding my period pain is improving on a low fat diet, and I didn’t feel as crappy this time.... it’s my way of self-sabotaging I suppose...
Do you have the recipe for your mug cake, please? Much appreciated xxx
lol. I'll ask my doctor if that is my problem too
Thank you💚. This was so helpful. I have been vegan for years. I love using oil when I cook and I also tend to snack when I go through a stressful period of time. No matter how much I exercise and eat vegan, the extra weight will not disappear, unless I get more disciplined with the above habits.
I'm totally the whole avocado a day person (on most days, not every single day) 😂 Not overweight and I do have PCOS. I do make sure not to over consume calories in general though.
“My mind” that’s me. Thank you for sharing. Helps to know you succeeded with similar challenge
So happy you enjoyed.
Whenever I have consulted a certified nutritionist they have told me no more than 2 spoons of olive oil. ( I am Greek so olive oil is like a thing for us). What I want to say though is that added oils are not actually needed. So many healthy plant choices!
Yes you are right. No oil is needed. It’s not a real food. Have a great day.
Thank you soooo much for sharing!! I eat mostly plant based (rarely eat mock meat and vegan cheese) but oil... THE OIL!! And I thought avocado oil was better! So I was saturating everything in oil. Gained an easy 20 pounds. It was so sad
14 years vegan im 60 lbs overweight :gallbladder issues💚 wish i knew differently way back when. The difference between plant based and vegan. Thx for your tips, & inspiration.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been eating vegan for a little over a year. I didn't go into this way of life trying to lose weight but to be healthy and I feel much better..I've dropped about 25 pounds since I've started but , I feel that I'm not eating properly to really see the results I want. I am definitely going to implement the suggestions you've made. This has been one of the most helpful videos I've seen. Thank you so much
Great video, amazing advice. I'd be lying if I said I didn't already know all this, but still great video.
My smoothies are just fruit and water, it definitely fills my tummy. Plus unlike juice it still has the fiber, and yes drinking it slowly does help.❤
Great tips! Thank you!
Wow, great info. I was upset this morning because I'm losing so, so slowly. I know part of it is my age, but I've been following the starch solution and I'm enjoying it, but I can't get past the 10 pound weight loss and I need to lose 70 or so. I've been telling myself that the oil isn't really that bad - I'm so used to using it to cook with and yes, it makes food taste good. Listening to these tips made a lot of sense and I'm definitely doing some of these things (LOL like adding oil). So, thank you so much for making these videos to help us. I will stop using oil now and stop the mindless snacking and see how that works. Oh and the last tip about how our mind tricks us - yeah, very good point. Thank you! Now I'm going to watch more of your videos. 😊
Yes the calories add up for sure - sounds like a plan.
Loved the video. Created my own biofeedback testing library from 6 tips to keep me on track and honest. Thank you.
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Just started following you, love all the great info, I've been trying to go vegetarian/healthy for awhile (only one in family)
Would love for you to talk more about mindset! Thanks for the video Tia!
Noted 😉
When I first went vegan in 2013 I slowly but surely dropped 92lbs
I also cured my anemia.
Then a few tragedies happened in my life and I became worn down and started reaching for vegan convenience junk foods:
Oreos, pizza by the boat load, fries, drive-thru veggie burgers with fries and soda. I started living on this stuff and put it all back on.
Now mind you, I'm absolutely not saying a vegan diet made me gain weight bc after all I dropped 92lbs going vegan.
Most obese people aren't vegan.
It comes down to the choices we make. So thank you for arming us with better choices ❤
This is a wonderful video! General rule to remember is that if you’re overweight, you’re just eating too many carbs. All carbs convert to sugar in the body which spikes your insulin. Without insulin, the body cannot store the sugar as fat.
You can eat as much fat as you want and it won’t contribute to any weight gain. However- stick to good fats (Avocado oil, Salmon, Nuts, etc)
Bad fats in snacks, canola oil, etc won’t make you gain weight but will give you a stroke or heart attack. This is because bad fats are hydrogenated/trans fats, which increase your bad cholesterol- which builds nasty plaque in your arteries.
Good fats kill bad fat. Do not be afraid of calories or fats.
DEATH to carbohydrates! Lol
For weight loss, stay under 150g of carbs a day.
To switch your body’s system from using carbs as it’s main energy source to using fat, stay under 50g (Ketosis)
Before changing your diet, create at least 3 go-to ways ways to manage your emotions and stress or it won’t work. You’ll default to carbs like a drug when your angry, upset, or need to feel good.
Wish you all the best! ☺️ I did it, you can too!
me watching this while eating oreos
Thank you so much. Your videos keep me inspired and motivated! You speak so well. Much appreciated.
It’s my pleasure. So happy you enjoy them.
Im following you for ideas. Im 63 and not very active. Started the WFPB eating last week. I love it. Thank you.
I have been trying different ways to lose weight since Christmas. I am just the same as I was.
I'll try your tips as I do eat the plant based burgers sometimes and use oil.
Love your accent.
OMG you're talking straight to me!
Thanks for watching
most vegan foods are extremely high in calories and you need to eat a ton of calories to get enough protein to function/workout. Also, you need to work out and incorporate cardio to offset the high caloric intake. Supplementing protein with powder is also necessary.
Vegan “processed” foods are high in calories. Whole plant foods are not, minus nuts and seeds and avocados. Exercise is not needed for weight loss, but can certainly help. Exercise is also is needed for great health. However, I lost 50 lbs barely exercising and eating only vegan whole plant foods.
I just signed up with healthy emmie because I recognised my issue was with my mindset, so seeing your video gave me an extra level of confidence that it was the right move.
That’s great to hear. I bet her program is awesome.