Thanks so much for the feedbacks and suggestions, Abbey! I would say that these “rules” for myself are just general guides for me to eat more balanced and healthy on or off IF. The video was filmed back when I had long hair (at the beginning of this year) and I’ve definitely made a lot of changes to my diet in terms of making an effort to eat more calories & carbs and becoming much more lenient on my fasting schedule^ Looking forward to more of your informative videos!
3 days ago, I posted a comment on this channel about how I was slowly recovering from my severe anorexia. Many wonderful people including Abbey herself responded with encouraging words. I still get comments from such beautiful souls who are compassionate and empathetic. This channel and its comment section is a literal paradise on earth. Sometimes I feel like I want to live here for the rest of my life. Thank you Abbey, you are like a mum to me (I'm 17). Thanks a million for creating such a space. It quite literally has saved my life.
I noticed Zoe had a picture of a fit woman as her phone background. I’ve seen this type of behavior in people with disordered eating. She has explained how her relationship with food and fitness has improved over the years but she still makes videos where she gives advice on achieving “slimmer” arms, legs, fingers, etc. Why the focus on slim? That seems to be her desired aesthetic. I always feel a little bothered when unqualified people with semi-problematic relationships with food and fitness make videos giving advice to others on CZcams.
Yeah, I had to stop myself from watching her weight loss videos because they made me feel worse about my current weight. I also felt like some of the messages Zoe was putting out weren't the healthiest.
@@Lily_-iz4py exactly, she even said that she's not getting her period......this is most likely happening because she is not eating enough food. This happens a lot in girls who have an ed or girls who exercise a lot.
I find it hard to prepare lunch at 12 when I'm in the office or enjoy a healthy breakfast a 6 am. So I for once would like to see a "What I eat in a day"-video from a person who is not an influencer, youtuber, student or vip, but a regular gal with a 9 to 5 job.
I agree! I usually end up with premade sandwiches and granola bars on weekdays... I do try to always eat a few pieces of fruit or veg on the side but I don't think it makes up for all the sugar fat and salt in the premade sh*t I eat :(
I agree. I am still working from home, which during the pandemic is the first time I had been able to do so since working full time. It is MUCH easier for me to eat more healthily working from home than working outside the home 5 days a week. Would love to see how others make it work.
I think the easiest is to have leftovers from dinner the night before for lunch, this way you should have a grain, a protein, and a veg/fruit for your lunch. That’s what I do going to grad school full time!
While I love Zoe and her video essays in particular, she always gave me ED vibes. While stating she is on an IF diet, she has that ‘look how much I am eating while being so skinny’ narrative I think a lot of us with current/past ED experience know all too well. The focus on how healthy she feels while maintaining an incredibly low body weight wouldn’t be concerning in itself but it is also apparent that when she ate sans diet she was a very average and (BMI wise) healthy weight, so being genetically predisposed to extreme skinniness is just not very likely.
What a gross thing to say. Someone being skinny at eating a lot must have an ED? Forget fast metabolisms, genetics, difficulty putting on weight, etc. Why would you even comment something like this?
@@hell_ohh She lost 30 lbs from a BMI that wasn't even overweight to start with, and she ended up quite skinny, not to mention that she has made videos about how "fat" she used to be, etc
I completely understand where you are coming from, but how is aiming for a skinny aesthetic ED vibes? I know we are fortunate to have all sorts of body shapes in society, some may prefer thick curvy body shapes while other skinny physique. Why is that a bad thing? Isn't she supposed to be the judge of how she appears. And if she is healthy with that physique why is that bad? I sound like I'm ticked off or something but I am genuinely not, do you think its perhaps a bias that you have about skinny vs ED?
@@blessedlife6771 It's hard to say if she has an ED or not and it's not really for us to say but I think the reason some people think that she gives off that vibe is because she seemed very ashamed or unhappy with her body even when she was at a normal weight. She called herself fat and ugly back then and now she is most likely underweight which is not her body's natural weight. She also made a video about how she lost her period for 4 years, I think, which is clearly not normal and is probably a side-effect of her having lost an unnatural amount of weight. Despite that she claims that she is healthy and that she eats a lot while just naturally being skinny. I'm not sure how to explain it clearly but for example she had this video about how she eats a lot while still having abs which is blatantly false. It is logically impossible. A lot of women with very defined abs will tell you that it's not worth it and they have to cut back on a lot of food to have such low body fat more so when women naturally have a higher fat percentage (only very few women are able to maintain that without side-effects and even they can't eat whatever they want). It's common ED behaviour to want people to think that it's all natural or to try and prove that it's not an ED. Things like this coupled with her criticizing diet culture and how we shouldn't aim to change ourselves as if we're all products while making videos on how to get skinnier legs, abs, longer fingers (???) etc, makes it seem like even if she doesn't have an ED, she still has some problems she needs to work through. It's not necessarily bad to want to be slimmer but if that becomes an obsession and starts to ruin a person's health then it's definitely not good. I hope this cleared things up.
I got really excited about the study you mentioned showing that more nutrition gets absorbed from your food when you enjoy it! Will you please do an episode on just this amazing idea or studies examining it? Love your channel as always Abbey!
I'm a subscriber to Zoe and she has been struggling with her period for a few years now as she made a video discussing it. She gained weight at the beginning of college and worked hard to remove it but before this, she was already having some period trouble. She said herself that her weight loss during that time didn't help her with her period problems and the way she went about it wasn't the best choice. There was a period of time where she ate low carbs (which may have been when this video was made) which she, herself, admits was a bad decision. She is now including more carbs in her diet and is working on eating more calories to see if that helps her regain her period. I don't know if she's still doing intermittent fasting but I hope that eating more will help her period come back as she's been trying a lot of different things that haven't been working.
In one video, she said she weighs 46kg at 167cm. This girl is underweight, which could be the reason she’s not getting her period. She is extremely skinny in my eyes and I think she should be gaining weight
i need to say this because maybe it will help someone avoid my misteakes. I lost 15 kg since I started intermittent fasting. But I think i should mention that i also developed eating disorder. Binging combined with guilt made me fall into bulimia. The moment i stopped doing intermittent fasting i started eating like crazy, I was ignoring my hunger for so long, that now I dont know when i need food or if i even need it. When I felt freedom, and didnt have to squize my meals into 8 hours I started eating and snacking 24/7. Now, I think about food all the time. After 3 months of intermittent fasting I lost my period for almost a year. I slowly started fixing my misteakes but it is hard and every single time I feel better I fall into this sick cycle of binging and purging again and again. If you want to lose weight, focus on your health, dont force yourself to skip breakfast if you are super hungry. Try to understand your body. I regret what i did so so much so please be carefull
Omg! I feel you! I hope you'll find your way out! I also had bulimia and binge eating disorder, I'm so thankful I'm over it... Good luck with your healing!
@@margitlackfi8244 thank you for support!! It's good to know that it's possible... Im trying really hard lately so i hope soon i will be able to finally feel healthy again xx Congratulations!! Im so happy for you ❤❤
She said a while ago that she has amenorrhea and so she's trying to eat more to get her period back. Honestly though I think she's defineltly not eating the appropiate things/amount to get it back. Also, she said that she's probably at high risk for osteoporosis and that's why her frame is so small according to her.
@@AbbeysKitchen also, she has mentioned that during college (I think) she used to according to her "starve herself" and only have chicken and vegetables. I would look more into it if I were you. I hope she's doing okay bc she said if I'm not mistaken, going to make a video touching more on her amenorrhea but hasn't spoken about it since :/
I absolutely love your videos! Your comments and suggestions on these videos have helped me build a healthier relationship with food and I can tell that I definitely had an ED but I feel that it’s mostly gone. I’m still working on it but it’s so much better now and I have you to thank you for making my life so much better! I always hear your voice in my head whispering “hunger crushing combo” whenever I get a meal or a snack 😂 I love you Abby! Thank you for absolutely changing my life ❤️
I think she misses one of the biggest points about IF, that it is supposed to be a way of living that is FLEXIBLE unlike any other diet, and you should be able to eat at events and just change out your fasting schedule. It is often suggested IF works better when done intermittently and not all day every day.
I bought Built bars because of how good you always make them sound. They came in earlier today and I tried them for the first time. I got a variety box so I could figure out which flavors I might like most. I tried two flavors because my boyfriend and I each picked one out of the box. You were right! They taste like candy bars. I hate protein bars, but these were so good. Thank you for giving such an honest review of the product, it helped me not be disappointed.
I'm so happy to see this mostly positive review of zoes diet, as she's really been inspiring me lately to stop abusing my mind and body over my appearance. I'm planning to take your advice in combination with what she'd already talked about as a baseline and look after myself a bit better.
I always get recommended her videos but never watch them... she has videos titled "why Asians are so skinny" which from the preview seems to be talking about how healthy Asian cuisine is, which is true, however, she only eats 6 hours a day...... it's well known in many asian cultures, weighing over 50 kg as a woman isn't socially considered beautiful... so yes while a lot of asian meals have a good balance of meat and veggies, a lot of people simply just don't eat much food period so honestly what they eat doesn't matter. Just as in her case...... I am really scared that her channel is so popular, because she makes it seem so cool because she "eats whatever she wants' but it's just the same as someone eating all day but eating low calories......
East Asian modern diet habits due to their beauty standards differs from that of other parts of Asia though. We are less obsessed with being that skinny (South Asian here!) but fat shaming is nevertheless a thing here too
Omg this. I grew up in east Asia and the absurdity of the dieting culture there is absolutely getting worse. I knew Zoe’s channel back when she had a small following but now she has over 600k subs and she’s making videos about drinking apple cider vinegar just to lose 1/3 of an inch off her waist. Like girl I drink water and gain a few inches on my waist like this madness needs to stop
I let myself go and got to a pretty bad state.. At 500lbs, I just decided to start my own weight loss journey Channel recently.. Videos like yours Abbey have really helped to inspire me to change my life.. Now I’ve dropped over 14lbs after less than 1 week. Watch this space 😊
Good lucky dude. I'm not going to preach nutrition advice as different things work for different people. However, if you ever feel like things are becoming too neurotic, or you feel you're starting to approach ED levels of thought processes, please talk to someone early. Therapist, friends, family... It's really easy to let the weight loss journey take over your perspective on what's keeping you healthy. I wish you the best and hope you not only reach your goals, but reach them and can make it sustainable for life.
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for making this video. As someone who has had an eating disorder in the past, I’ve found that Zoe’s videos trigger me a lot (And could potentially trigger a lot of other folks as well!). And it’s not just the “food rule” and diet videos she has put out in the past but, for example, she has even done videos explaining how she got “slim arms and legs” where she shows herself literally walking around everywhere with a leg band on (even at the airport, like EVERYWHERE😅). Recommending these behaviors can be extremely damaging to lots of people, so I really appreciate this review a lot!
I totally agree, recently unsubscribed because of the feeling she gave me when I watch her videos. The worst part is that she claims to be body positive. I don't think she is doing it intentionally but it hurts.
Are you aware Zoe isn't responsible for triggering you. You are. You're literally watching diet/ exercise CZcams videos with an eating disorder. Stop watching this genre of videos and you won't get triggered 🙄
@@torisargent9808 lol I stopped watching it but I don't think that this mentality should be promoted or watched through different lifestyle videos as well. I am aware of my behavior right now, but you dont figure it our from the first time you watch something, especially if the content creator is reflecting their behavior as anti-diet or body-positive or something.
I'm finally down to goal weight. There is nowhere left to go, but I still don't feel good, and I don't feel like I'm thin enough. I can't eat even a little off track or I start feeling incredible guilt. Further restrictions. Might go back to a food journal. It's really hard when you've eaten badly your whole life and you don't know how to listen to your body.
Hey ❤️, this does not sound like you have a healthy relationship with food. I have been there and I know it feels frustrating. Please open up to someone about it, preferably a professional like a therapist or dietician! Eating can be overwhelming so it can help a lot to let someone else give you a plan and make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Just know that trying hard to “control“ your diet will probably be counterproductive. Like Abbey always says, it should be about adding nutritious foods, not restricting. Your body needs enough food and protein to function properly! I am wishing you all the best. Please take care of yourself and remember that you are not your body and you really shouldn’t stress about how it looks. Enjoying food is so important for your health. Lots of love ❤️
Susie J Todd would be great to review! She’s an Australian CZcamsr who does heaps of workout challenges but is so relatable and body positive. She had a what I eat in a day video called “what I eat in a day as a mid-sized girl *non restrictive, healthy*”
I like this girl's attempt to eat well. I know how hard it is to miss out on socializing because it requires food outside of my eating window. I am fortunate to have a son willing to eat for me, and he is extremely clear to all that his mama does not eat and drink at the same time, hence my draining soup broth into a cup to drink. My methods have helped me to enjoy food more, and I'm healthier for it. For all Zoe's struggles, I am impressed she isn't exibiting hyperacuity of fat. Fat is extremely satiating, and part of the struggle is getting over the reward obtained by abstaining from all fat. Perhaps she is eating a bit lightly, but she is eating. And she seems to still know what is healthy. Getting someone to eat more doesn't work. Personally, if I eat when it isn't meal time, I manage only a couple bites, and then I can't eat the rest of my day's portion. I do hope Zoe can work beyond having a relationship with food so that she can enjoy life.
eating more is the goal not the method, it definitely takes time and must be done little by little, eating your favourite tasting foods over ones u eat for nutrition is helpful when u need to eat more, its easier to eat the food u truly enjoy, also having a packed smoothie is good
I will say, there’s many benefits from changing up your intermittent fasting times as it helps to keep your body from getting into a routine. So those social events you could decide to eat later and then have breakfast later in the day too
I started Vyvanse for my recently diagnosed adhd and the appetite suppressant aspect has definitely put me in an unintentional intermittent fasting eating structure. This was very useful for me to figure out what I should prioritize in the very limited eating window I do have. I don’t know if it’s too specific, but getting a balanced meal while on medication that fucks with hunger cues would be an awesome awesome video. Great video!!
I'd love if you made a booklist of books you think are good sources of information on various nutritional topics, written for us laypeople :) There are so many nutrition books out there but I find it hard to know which authors to trust, even if they have a degree or run a clinic because that's no guarantee that it isn't hugely biased towards something in particular.
dear Abbey, could you consider doing a video/series on how to gain back period and loving your intuitive eating series! do you think you could take us through what are some cues/thoughts/questions guide to understand hunger and satiety ? thank you
Loving the tips for how to build meals! I just started a journey to lower my blood sugar(currently very close to prediabetic), and I feel like I'm learning a lot from your videos.
I have always had a problem with eating, since I was a child. I don't know why. Since I've been watching you,I force myself to eat and I realize I am hungry. I feel so much better. Thank you ❤ America- Ohio
Idk if this is the only video of Zoe’s that you’ve watched but some of the rest of her content is v iffy. Loads of aesthetic based goal chasing in a- what comes across to me as- a slightly disordered way,
I have a bit of a conflicting feeling towards Zoe's content. On one note she's very anti-diet culture and always emphasizes that our bodies are different, starving and killing yourself in the gym won't make you happy, health doesn't look the same on everyone, and especially her videos debunking tiktok fitness and body image content are very positive in their messaging so I don't doupt that she is helping a lot of people that have insecurities. That being said she does use clickbaity video titles and is very concerned with aesthetic "goals" and much of her videos regarding health and fitness focuses on being "skinny" , "lean" and "toned", especially her glow-up series. Her videos, whilst beautifully edited contains a lot of images of her body-checking herself, and whilst I get that she is an influencer posing for the camera from different angles, she is also showing off her abs and lean body with a voice over talking about health and fitness, particularly with an emphasis on being lean. She even said in one video that when she started to add progressive overload into her workouts, she was careful not to add heavier weights too fast, because she only wanted "lean and toned" muscles and didn't want to get "bulky". Now, she has every right in the world to desire whatever body type she wants, but I do get tired of women scaring people from "getting bulky" all the time when A.) it is really hard to achieve and B.) Why do having big and visible muscles on women have to be a bad thing? I actually have to take breaks from watching her content sometimes because whilst her overall message is positive, her video content can sometimes trigger my body dysmorphya. I also think her older content is very problematic as almost every video that's one or two years old are about different ways she and her viewers can lose weight and get lean. And bear in mind, her channel is barely three years old so this is not even that long ago. Again, her videos always include a disclaimer that none of her advice will lead to massive results overnight, and it depends on other factors like lifestyle, genes, etc, but the main goal and focus of the video is to achieve a skinny aesthetic. I don't want to blame her for her older content as she has evolved since then (although the lean aesthetic seems to be something she is particularly interested in), I just wonder why she would want to keep those videos available for the public, especially considering that she responded Abbey on this video, stating that the video Abbey is refering to is outdated. If she thinks it's irrelevant, why keep it public? Why not just delete it?
What threw me of the edge was one of her last videos where she just says a bunch of innacurate stuff about calories not mattering etc. She doesnt have a degree or anything of the sort. She shouldnt be trying to educate people on that, specially without a disclamer.
@@sofiabruiz17 Yeah, I left a comment on her video adressing exactly this issue. She is an influencer, not a dietitian or a doctor. She should clarify this is her videos and state that all the claims in her videos are based on her own research and encourage people to consult with their own doctor. I also have a bit of an issue that she keeps referring to her past-self as "chubby" or "fat" when she was still slim, the only difference is that she was slightly bigger than what she used to be, and she didn't have super visible abs. She has even said that one reason that she wanted to lose weight was because she stopped getting so many compliments for her skinny figure. I find it a little worrysome that so much of her identity is based on being "the skinny girl that eats a lot." *NOTE, I do understand that when she gained weight she experienced a lot of negative comments from people like her family, and I get that if you used to be one size it can feel very alienating if you all of a sudden change body size, especially if people are going to comment on it as well. My point is that those people were wrong, because she was not fat, and it doesn't help that she as a very slim woman is comparing her weight gain experience with obese people as if she knows exactly what they're going through when she has never been fat or obese.
Good thing I get intense enjoyment out of everything I eat lol . I came across that study as well but it was more like idle googling than research so its good to hear it confirmed by an expert !
I would love to see you reacting to different eating behaviours in countries around the world, for example here in Argentina we have four meals instead of three and our breakfast is very different from yours
@@marynaferreira6119 I’m from argentina too!! Our 3rd meal of the day is like “tea time” but it’s usually very similar to breakfast, like a coffee/chocolatemilk + some cookies or medialunas. Everybody’s different really! For breakfast people may have toast with dulce de leche, the younger people may have milk with nesquik We call this tea time “merienda”, it’s usually around 4-5pm I think this is because our dinners are also quite late! Some may have them at 8pm but other families go as far as 11pm!
I like Zoe and watch a fair few of her vids, but she is defo promoting some dangerous habits that yes, perhaps if you are perfect will not trigger you. But for most people I think it’s really enticing and normalising into anorexic behaviour and mindsets. I was diagnosed with early stages of anorexia this year (shocking bc I’m 23 and not skinny but am on a health journey from bigger bodied over eater) and everything that was pointed out to me is reinforced, advised or seen in Zoe’s vids. Also just wanted to say Abby in my journey you have helped me relearn healthy meals as well as Encouragement TO eat! Coming from both sides of the spectrum is tough but your information and personal experience have been wonderful resources to the point I was able to ask for help at an early stage! Also stopppp with the built bars I wanna try so bad but they aren’t in the UK 😭
Please could you link the study by tufts on food that tastes good is more nutritious? I cant find it anywhere and would love to share it further! That makes me incredibly excited!! Thank you for everything Abbey
I love your videos Abbey, oh my gosh! I hope you have a great Christmas! I'm overcoming binge eating disorder. I feel like my dinner meals are falling into a not very interesting pattern and I'm not excited about my dinners anymore. Can you do a video or two on dinner meal ideas? Thank you!!! :)
With the end of December approaching, I'm sending you some good vibes!! Hope everything goes well, and if not, please remember to be kind to yourself regardless. Happy holidays!
Mrs. Sharp do you have a video or could you cover the topic of micro nutrients, say does it matter if a person always gets the RDI of calcium, vit. A-D, etc.? Thank you
I've been watching for over a month.. really took the HCC to the test for my severe Pms hunger and moody mood swings 😬 It's helped ALOT. I get so gassy before and during my period..only thing that has really been noticable.
Maybe it's because I have binge eating disorder and can easily eat a large amount of calories in a short period of time, but typical IF did not help me cut my calories. The only one that worked was OMAD (so not a typical style of IF) but I stopped because people kept commenting about how much I was eating at lunch.
You are sooooo beautiful❤️Food is the most powerful medicine! Moving from the ideal of being thin equals beautiful to healthiness’ beautiful. I think considering that everyone is a very different beauty, in terms of weight, in terms of size, look. I’ve noticed that women are getting skinny thinner and thinner. There’s also so much information about different diets, and overwhelming and confusing… Its good aware of a good diet is to inspire women to make changes to their diet and also their lifestyle, diet, exercise, sleep based on hormone, health, longevity, beauty as well as skin in the future.
Abbey I would love to see you make a video on the research behind nutrition for individuals with auto immune and debunking any diet culture myths! I struggle with auto immune and I have been told by so many doctors, and even friends that I can’t have x,y, z because of my auto immune however whenever I research it myself I don’t see anything to support the claims. I would LOVE to see this so much 💗💗💗
If you do intermittent fasting to lose weight or to maintain your weight eating whatever you want is off the table. If weight gain is something you don't want then you eat nutrient-dense meals packed with vegetables, proteins, healthy fats, fiber, etc. The cakes, pies, donuts are not something you indulge in daily, but once in a while. The big rule to intermittent fasting is staying hydrated especially if you are eating a low-carb or keto diet. My digestion works so much better while intermittent fasting and my blood sugar levels are even, with no ups and downs. I tend to eat healthier when I fast. I am not a fan of the idea of fasting for days, but an easy fast of 16 hrs works great for me.
She is a young woman that will eventually want to eat past a certain time for social reasons..and I don't think her rigid IF diet will be sustainable long term . You made good points regarding all the things that she should consider adding to the diet as well as shortening the fasting window .
Being S. Korean just like Zoe, I understand the pressure of looking perfect all the time especially body wise being very thin. S. Koreans idolize K-pop singers and celebrities who are thin and beautiful. I really enjoyed her content, but as a recovering anorexic who has been diagnosed and suffered since age 6.. I am 38 years old now and can definitely tell she is bordering disordered eating. I mean one of her videos was titled, “how to slim your legs” or something similar to that. Why do we need to learn how to slim our legs if we are body positive and accepting of all shapes? Her content tries to be super body positive, but not body positive. It was enjoying, but also stressful as she continuously speaks about her weight loss and tips on how to lose weight. I don’t think anyone with any type of disordered eating should follow her. That’s just what I got out of her content, and not trying to be negative but I can’t support a person that is in denial about restricting on a daily basis. Eating a little over 1000 calories is not healthy at all. I used to do this to be acceptable skinny, because I was still eating, just eating at an extremely low calorie deficit.
Outside of eating disorders, I find it to sad that ppl would sacrifice their social life (and it looks like it makes her sad too) just for their diet. When we're on our death bed, i suppose we do not remember how good we were at fasting and following our rules, we probably remember the good times with friends and family ... 🤷🏻♀️
I'm gonna try, even though I know it's a long shot. Dear Abbey, I enjoy your video's very much and have learned a lot about intuitive eating. Now that the days are getting shorter and shorter on the northern hemisphere, the low moods due to the lack of sunlight (or just because it's fall and winter is coming) are back. I know you're not a psychologist or mental health therapist, but I was wondering if you could provide some knowledge about how to tweak and add some things that can help a little bit with the seasonal low moods. I know it's not a sub for a mental health professional, but sometimes every little bit can help. And if there are some small things that can help, I would love to know them. Could you please make a video on how to support this depressive or low moods with adding delicious stuff to my meals that are not binging on chocolate. BTW: That chocolate always helps. A little bit. Because chocolate. Thank you so very much for reading and maybe considering. Regards, Laura
Great idea! I often have a hard time listening to my body in the winter months while my mental health does gymnastics. I would love to see discuss about this from her!
hi abbey, im currently recovering from an ed. here just to say that you contributed to literally save my life. thank you so much. just thanks, i really don't know how to express my gratitude
Hi Abbey! I just wanted to share an unexpected win I've had recently. I went off birth control just over a month ago after having my tubes tied and the drop in appetite has been remarkable! I didn't notice it at first, but the other day we got fast food and I was full with half my normal order. So full that I tried to keep eating and got sick. Even when I smoke weed and get the munchies, my snacks are about half the size they used to be. Without thinking about it I've been pouring my snacks into a bowl instead of taking the whole bag with me. And I've been reaching for healthier foods overall. I knew birth control could make you gain weight but I never thought that it might be increasing my appetite!
Hi Abbey. I love you videos . Can you please do me a favor and let Built Bar know to make the bars vegetarian or vegan ? I FELL IN LOVE WITH THESE BAR . But then I read the ingredients and I got low key sad, because these are amazing.
I've always intermittent fasted long before it became a thing because that's how I naturally like to eat, but I don't have any rules about it. That said, if I did do it deliberately and set a certain boundary or time window and found it interferes with social life (or life in general), I'd really re-think it. That sounds a bit obsessive and rigid to me, to miss out on life because of some eating plan.
I have been on her channel before,I forget which video it was but I had to stop halfway through because it sounded so Orthorexic.She basically was saying oh the way I have a flat stomach is by not eating all of these foods and eating very small portions and I am doing a bunch of things anorexic people do stereo typically.
Tbh she seems like she has a problem with fat, call me wrong but I believe in one of her vids or maybe some, she said she doesnt like the dangling fat on herself.
Can you explain a little more about the study that suggests nutrients are more absorbed when food is enjoyable? Is there some kind of gut magic happening, or do people just eat less nutrients when they’re not enjoying them?
Can you do Indian/South Asian celeb videos? We are proud of our culture (as we should) but at these times really unsure if our traditional cuisine is really as complete in terms of modern views of diet.
This was great! I am wondering though why you think she is only getting 1100 calories. It looks pretty calorie dense in the lunch ones, though sometimes dinner lightens a bit. I just started tracking and am shocked at how easily the calories add up even when eating clean.
I have been her subscriber for sometime now. Because, I actually believed that doing 16 hr fasting will allow me to eat whatever I like without any restriction. This caused me to gain so much weight. I used to maintain a healthy weight before with my regular lifestyle.
Abbey help! I genuinely dislike most popular food that people consider to be wholesome food like oats, fruits (especially bananas), and nut butter. I just really hate sweet meals. But I love eating savory meals with lots vegetables, grains, and protein. Should I be concerned about missing out on vitamins and nutrients? I think most of my plates are inherently balanced and in good portion , just wanted to get your thoughts on this!
Isn’t it probably more likely that people absorbed more nutrients because if it tastes better, they’re more likely to completely chew it? Since we know that food that’s properly chewed during the first stage of digestion gets absorbed more easily in the gut? That makes more sense to me that the brain-gut connection because although I 100% believe there’s so much we don’t understand about the enteric nervous system, I do think the more plausible explanation is that enjoying food leads to better chewing and less rushing through a meal.
Abbey, I am really sorry, but I used to hate your channel. The videos I watched made me feel like you were tearing people down for your own pleasure. HOWEVER, it seems like you took the critique and worked on your delivery and your concept in general. I really enjoyed this video and a few of your newer ones. You know a lot about your metier and give sustainable advices and your criticism seems more nuanced and considerate and less harsh than in the past! The points you criticise seem valid and you explain in an evidence based mannerism why that certain habit might be damaging. Really well done. I'll come back for more.
Love those Built bars too! They’ve all sorts near where I get my hair done. However ,where I live ye# I live also in Canada like you. Find. Them very $$$ Ordering online sorry not an option ( no card) Even if I did,I wouldn’t ). Sorry anything online. I am happy you introduced them to me. Plus to not sim eat them as a meal, but a snack, hunger crush combo situation “ Love this❤ I’m very thin & tall well over 40 but fit but, plenty GI stuff going on, So need to watch foods I eat. When I feel anxious. I loose weight TOO FAST need to mind this. Key know your own body. I’ve never dieted ever,runs in my family thin tall ex my mum was on the shorter sz but still, slight frame. I never count calories I work on my iron, bc I’ve issues w anemia mum did,too) I personally don’t like breakfast,but I force it on myself like pumpkin seed oatmeal [ no one made that!) I love veggie soups I make plenty spinach salads w fresh roast beef from the butcher [ deli stuff like for sandwiches) I try & lay off chips though eat matcha almonds I’m a squirrel) I don’t have any rules! I eat when I’m hungry drink plenty water …no one’s perfect!of course I eat much more but no more room here to post it!😊 Peace out. You do Gigi Hadid?FYI I watch Zoe I was kinda concerned about her honestly… .😅
Thank you for another great video. Yeah, while the balance by numbers might be there, I personally would be starving for some REAL FRESH vegetables/fruit. When I first started my weight loss journey, fruit was a real struggle, until I discovered smoothies made with frozen fruit, protein powder, oats, etc. Before that I didn't eat breakfast, thinking that I was "saving" calories, etc. Now, much like I must have coffee and I must make my bed in order to have a good/great day, I must have my smoothie or at least a protein bar and coffee before I leave for work. (And my bed needs to be made but I'm told that's not a "health" issue by my adult children. I disagree, I like going into my bedroom at night and "turning back" my bed covers as I set my coffee and prep my smoothie for the next day.) Being financially challenged, I think fresh produce is generally cheaper than powdered or processed substitutes. I make an exception for protein powder because I'm not a breakfast person and protein bars because it's better than not eating anything at all, or a candy bar for lunch. My changes and thought processes regarding my weight loss, maintenance and healthier habits are primarily due to all that I have learned from watching your videos and "tweaking" your advice to my tastes. My only "rules" now are "HCC" and "am I happy" and am I eating foods that support both macro micro nutrients. Yeah, long message, but ....it's been a successful journey. I also knew before I started, I didn't gain 50 pounds in a week/month, I wasn't going to lose it in a week/month. Slow and steady is more important than "winning the race", it's about a better substantial journey. As always, cannot thank you enough for all your time and effort!!!!
What do you think about how i break my fast ? I usually fast 32-56 hours and i break it with a glass of kefir in the morning, wait 30 minutes then drink lemon with hot water and a pinch of salt ( to bring back some electrolytes) and then at noon 11.30/12.30 i eat a huge salad with tomato, beet salad, spinach, cucumber and crushed cashews ! And then i might eat some fruit during the day and at evening i usually eat some greens as well ( usually without rice or meat, i do that the day AFTER the day ive broken my fast since otherwise it might be to harsh for my stomach )
I used to watch occasionally her videos and I liked a lot how her food was balanced and yummy looking. I don't know about her current content, but she used to "jokingly" brag about being a skinny legend, and and how much she could eat without gaining fat because she has some super performant metabolism. Which is straight up sus. At the end of the day, calories IN calories OUT. She's tiny, extremely skinny and doesn't have that much muscle mass to explain a high calorie intake, her body doesn't need ''a lot'' to sustain her current body weight. I used also to think that I ate a lot when I was on intermittent fasting. But the truth is, it's just harder to get your maintenance calories when you miss one or two whole meals.
I just want to know something. I used to eat stuff that I had to force myself on eating and most of the time feel hungry but when I eat what I enjoy even though is not the healthiest, I feel more energetic and happier. It's hard for me to only eat stuff like fruits and vegetables and I'd like to enjoy more homemade foods like cakes, pizzas etc. I rarely order from out so most of the foods I eat are unfortunately processed foods from the store and homemade which I think it's a bit healthier.
I’m not a certified nutritionist or dietician but what worked for me was making healthier substitutes on things I liked to eat. You can try following some recipes online or here on yt for more enjoyable foods that nourishes your body. Try adding variety fruits and veggies in different forms to ur current eating lifestyle
the athletic greens product was clearly an ad lol, and as someone who uses click bait titles and is sponsored by built bars (let’s be real, she wouldn’t suggest them without being paid) i’m sure abbey can understand that more.
I can't feel myself eating at 8pm because it just makes me uncomfortable mentally and physically. I'd like to balance sweet and salty foods separated because if I eat both in one meal, my body especially my belly begins to bloat. I exercise 6 times a week and are all enjoyable, I walk during the day too and I try to sleep at least 7-8 hours. Is it fine the way I'm proceeding?????
Hey Abbey, I reluctantly tried a built bar knowing it contained some funky ingredients and it gave me some gnarly GI distress lol Most protein isolates do it, erythritol, and I am thinking anything that says "digestion resistant". Pea protein, whey, caesin, milk protein, isolate/concentrate all mess with me. Egg white protein powder is the only protein powder that doesn't set me off. Its cheaper to just cook up some egg white though. Do you have any suggestions for any other gut friendly protein powder sources to add convenience to smoothies or "anabolic donuts(lol)"? I would love to be able to eat a protein bar from time to time, they are tasty and convenient. But my many attempts all end on the toilet.
@@AbbeysKitchen Legit! I'm making donuts with tofu, idk why I didn't think to try that protein source in a smoothie. I'm over here trying to figure out how to get 10-20grams of protein from chicken into a smoothie and mask the flavor! ha
If you have a sensitive gut, I can highly recommend collagen protein in a smoothie. Collagen is not a complete protein so I combine it with chocolate which contains the missing tryptophan. Together they make a delicious, gut-friendly, complete protein snack! 😊
I am French and I don’t really understand eating 2 or 3 times in a day is considered intermintent faster ? Because it’s the norm in France ( and not at all a diet effort )
i have a question: when you talked about the protein-muscle synthesis and the doses of protein, is it a problem that i only eat three meals daily (where i consume my daily protein intake) if i want to build muscle? i´m not a bodybuilder or anything, just a normal person wanting to gain some muscle after losing some due to illness. three meals a day is good for me and i honestly can´t imagine it anyway else, could it be hindering my progress tho?
I dont know but if you feel nervous about that you can drink skimmed Milk as one snack and eat a protein bar as another. So youd be eating every 4 hrs or so.
Can you please talk about MissFitAndNerdy? She talks a lot about science in her fat loss/diet videos, but I'd love to see your opinion as someone who is actually a dietitian
Thanks so much for the feedbacks and suggestions, Abbey! I would say that these “rules” for myself are just general guides for me to eat more balanced and healthy on or off IF.
The video was filmed back when I had long hair (at the beginning of this year) and I’ve definitely made a lot of changes to my diet in terms of making an effort to eat more calories & carbs and becoming much more lenient on my fasting schedule^ Looking forward to more of your informative videos!
Thanks for posting an update in the comments and being so gracious with the feedback. We love it to see it 💜
Zoe happy to see you here...
I hope you get back natural period back soon.
Cheering for you!!
I’m so happy to hear this!!! Keep it up!
Yay! You sound very open-minded, what a nice comment
超爱你的视频！
3 days ago, I posted a comment on this channel about how I was slowly recovering from my severe anorexia. Many wonderful people including Abbey herself responded with encouraging words. I still get comments from such beautiful souls who are compassionate and empathetic. This channel and its comment section is a literal paradise on earth. Sometimes I feel like I want to live here for the rest of my life. Thank you Abbey, you are like a mum to me (I'm 17). Thanks a million for creating such a space. It quite literally has saved my life.
I'm so happy for you! Keep going strong. :)
@@mayatanner3587 thank you
I’m so glad my channel is a safe place for you, thank you so much for sharing ❤️
@@AbbeysKitchen 😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖
@Kylie D proud of you as well
I noticed Zoe had a picture of a fit woman as her phone background. I’ve seen this type of behavior in people with disordered eating. She has explained how her relationship with food and fitness has improved over the years but she still makes videos where she gives advice on achieving “slimmer” arms, legs, fingers, etc. Why the focus on slim? That seems to be her desired aesthetic. I always feel a little bothered when unqualified people with semi-problematic relationships with food and fitness make videos giving advice to others on CZcams.
exactly.
Yeah, I had to stop myself from watching her weight loss videos because they made me feel worse about my current weight. I also felt like some of the messages Zoe was putting out weren't the healthiest.
She also criticises kpop artists of having ED nd being too thin
@@Lily_-iz4py exactly, she even said that she's not getting her period......this is most likely happening because she is not eating enough food. This happens a lot in girls who have an ed or girls who exercise a lot.
@@kemoywilliams380you clearly know nothing about her
I find it hard to prepare lunch at 12 when I'm in the office or enjoy a healthy breakfast a 6 am. So I for once would like to see a "What I eat in a day"-video from a person who is not an influencer, youtuber, student or vip, but a regular gal with a 9 to 5 job.
I can put it on my list to make a video about packable lunches!
I agree! I usually end up with premade sandwiches and granola bars on weekdays... I do try to always eat a few pieces of fruit or veg on the side but I don't think it makes up for all the sugar fat and salt in the premade sh*t I eat :(
I agree. I am still working from home, which during the pandemic is the first time I had been able to do so since working full time. It is MUCH easier for me to eat more healthily working from home than working outside the home 5 days a week. Would love to see how others make it work.
@@AbbeysKitchen That would be great!
I think the easiest is to have leftovers from dinner the night before for lunch, this way you should have a grain, a protein, and a veg/fruit for your lunch. That’s what I do going to grad school full time!
While I love Zoe and her video essays in particular, she always gave me ED vibes. While stating she is on an IF diet, she has that ‘look how much I am eating while being so skinny’ narrative I think a lot of us with current/past ED experience know all too well. The focus on how healthy she feels while maintaining an incredibly low body weight wouldn’t be concerning in itself but it is also apparent that when she ate sans diet she was a very average and (BMI wise) healthy weight, so being genetically predisposed to extreme skinniness is just not very likely.
What a gross thing to say. Someone being skinny at eating a lot must have an ED? Forget fast metabolisms, genetics, difficulty putting on weight, etc. Why would you even comment something like this?
@@hell_ohh because people that have had ed like me also can see what we saw in ourselfs
@@hell_ohh She lost 30 lbs from a BMI that wasn't even overweight to start with, and she ended up quite skinny, not to mention that she has made videos about how "fat" she used to be, etc
I completely understand where you are coming from, but how is aiming for a skinny aesthetic ED vibes? I know we are fortunate to have all sorts of body shapes in society, some may prefer thick curvy body shapes while other skinny physique. Why is that a bad thing? Isn't she supposed to be the judge of how she appears. And if she is healthy with that physique why is that bad? I sound like I'm ticked off or something but I am genuinely not, do you think its perhaps a bias that you have about skinny vs ED?
@@blessedlife6771 It's hard to say if she has an ED or not and it's not really for us to say but I think the reason some people think that she gives off that vibe is because she seemed very ashamed or unhappy with her body even when she was at a normal weight. She called herself fat and ugly back then and now she is most likely underweight which is not her body's natural weight. She also made a video about how she lost her period for 4 years, I think, which is clearly not normal and is probably a side-effect of her having lost an unnatural amount of weight. Despite that she claims that she is healthy and that she eats a lot while just naturally being skinny.
I'm not sure how to explain it clearly but for example she had this video about how she eats a lot while still having abs which is blatantly false. It is logically impossible. A lot of women with very defined abs will tell you that it's not worth it and they have to cut back on a lot of food to have such low body fat more so when women naturally have a higher fat percentage (only very few women are able to maintain that without side-effects and even they can't eat whatever they want). It's common ED behaviour to want people to think that it's all natural or to try and prove that it's not an ED.
Things like this coupled with her criticizing diet culture and how we shouldn't aim to change ourselves as if we're all products while making videos on how to get skinnier legs, abs, longer fingers (???) etc, makes it seem like even if she doesn't have an ED, she still has some problems she needs to work through.
It's not necessarily bad to want to be slimmer but if that becomes an obsession and starts to ruin a person's health then it's definitely not good. I hope this cleared things up.
I got really excited about the study you mentioned showing that more nutrition gets absorbed from your food when you enjoy it! Will you please do an episode on just this amazing idea or studies examining it? Love your channel as always Abbey!
Absolutely! I can put this on my list to discuss more 😊
That doesn't sound right
This is not true literally at all
I'm a subscriber to Zoe and she has been struggling with her period for a few years now as she made a video discussing it. She gained weight at the beginning of college and worked hard to remove it but before this, she was already having some period trouble. She said herself that her weight loss during that time didn't help her with her period problems and the way she went about it wasn't the best choice. There was a period of time where she ate low carbs (which may have been when this video was made) which she, herself, admits was a bad decision. She is now including more carbs in her diet and is working on eating more calories to see if that helps her regain her period. I don't know if she's still doing intermittent fasting but I hope that eating more will help her period come back as she's been trying a lot of different things that haven't been working.
Thank you for the information. I definitely hope she is doing alright!
In one video, she said she weighs 46kg at 167cm. This girl is underweight, which could be the reason she’s not getting her period. She is extremely skinny in my eyes and I think she should be gaining weight
@@yaeltuttebel in what video? 46kg is extremely dangerous
@@user-km7td2zm2p idk, a video where she talks about her weight loss journey I think
@@yaeltuttebel how is it called
i need to say this because maybe it will help someone avoid my misteakes. I lost 15 kg since I started intermittent fasting. But I think i should mention that i also developed eating disorder. Binging combined with guilt made me fall into bulimia. The moment i stopped doing intermittent fasting i started eating like crazy, I was ignoring my hunger for so long, that now I dont know when i need food or if i even need it. When I felt freedom, and didnt have to squize my meals into 8 hours I started eating and snacking 24/7. Now, I think about food all the time. After 3 months of intermittent fasting I lost my period for almost a year. I slowly started fixing my misteakes but it is hard and every single time I feel better I fall into this sick cycle of binging and purging again and again. If you want to lose weight, focus on your health, dont force yourself to skip breakfast if you are super hungry. Try to understand your body. I regret what i did so so much so please be carefull
I’m so sorry for your experience. I hope you are doing alright now ❤️
Omg! I feel you! I hope you'll find your way out! I also had bulimia and binge eating disorder, I'm so thankful I'm over it... Good luck with your healing!
@@AbbeysKitchen thank you ❤🥺
@@margitlackfi8244 thank you for support!! It's good to know that it's possible... Im trying really hard lately so i hope soon i will be able to finally feel healthy again xx Congratulations!! Im so happy for you ❤❤
I have also done the same😭😞& now i always feel Hungry
She said a while ago that she has amenorrhea and so she's trying to eat more to get her period back. Honestly though I think she's defineltly not eating the appropiate things/amount to get it back. Also, she said that she's probably at high risk for osteoporosis and that's why her frame is so small according to her.
Yeah,as someone with amenorrea myself its kinda confusing
I’ll have a look into that, thank you for the information
@@AbbeysKitchen also, she has mentioned that during college (I think) she used to according to her "starve herself" and only have chicken and vegetables. I would look more into it if I were you. I hope she's doing okay bc she said if I'm not mistaken, going to make a video touching more on her amenorrhea but hasn't spoken about it since :/
Sorry if some of my info is incorrect. To anyone reading my comments, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong 🤗
@@jaenmiyuki6357 omg just leave her alone it aint none of ur business. tf?
I absolutely love your videos! Your comments and suggestions on these videos have helped me build a healthier relationship with food and I can tell that I definitely had an ED but I feel that it’s mostly gone. I’m still working on it but it’s so much better now and I have you to thank you for making my life so much better! I always hear your voice in my head whispering “hunger crushing combo” whenever I get a meal or a snack 😂 I love you Abby! Thank you for absolutely changing my life ❤️
I think she misses one of the biggest points about IF, that it is supposed to be a way of living that is FLEXIBLE unlike any other diet, and you should be able to eat at events and just change out your fasting schedule. It is often suggested IF works better when done intermittently and not all day every day.
I bought Built bars because of how good you always make them sound. They came in earlier today and I tried them for the first time. I got a variety box so I could figure out which flavors I might like most. I tried two flavors because my boyfriend and I each picked one out of the box. You were right! They taste like candy bars. I hate protein bars, but these were so good. Thank you for giving such an honest review of the product, it helped me not be disappointed.
I’m so glad you enjoy them!
I'm so happy to see this mostly positive review of zoes diet, as she's really been inspiring me lately to stop abusing my mind and body over my appearance. I'm planning to take your advice in combination with what she'd already talked about as a baseline and look after myself a bit better.
I always get recommended her videos but never watch them... she has videos titled "why Asians are so skinny" which from the preview seems to be talking about how healthy Asian cuisine is, which is true, however, she only eats 6 hours a day...... it's well known in many asian cultures, weighing over 50 kg as a woman isn't socially considered beautiful... so yes while a lot of asian meals have a good balance of meat and veggies, a lot of people simply just don't eat much food period so honestly what they eat doesn't matter. Just as in her case...... I am really scared that her channel is so popular, because she makes it seem so cool because she "eats whatever she wants' but it's just the same as someone eating all day but eating low calories......
I understand. I’m sorry if her videos or this video was triggering for you
East Asian modern diet habits due to their beauty standards differs from that of other parts of Asia though. We are less obsessed with being that skinny (South Asian here!) but fat shaming is nevertheless a thing here too
Omg this. I grew up in east Asia and the absurdity of the dieting culture there is absolutely getting worse. I knew Zoe’s channel back when she had a small following but now she has over 600k subs and she’s making videos about drinking apple cider vinegar just to lose 1/3 of an inch off her waist. Like girl I drink water and gain a few inches on my waist like this madness needs to stop
I would love to see a suggestive video on disordered eating recovery
Sameeee
I can put this on my list to do!
yesss
I let myself go and got to a pretty bad state.. At 500lbs, I just decided to start my own weight loss journey Channel recently.. Videos like yours Abbey have really helped to inspire me to change my life.. Now I’ve dropped over 14lbs after less than 1 week. Watch this space 😊
Good lucky dude. I'm not going to preach nutrition advice as different things work for different people. However, if you ever feel like things are becoming too neurotic, or you feel you're starting to approach ED levels of thought processes, please talk to someone early. Therapist, friends, family... It's really easy to let the weight loss journey take over your perspective on what's keeping you healthy. I wish you the best and hope you not only reach your goals, but reach them and can make it sustainable for life.
I’m so glad my videos have been helpful for you! Good luck on your journey 😊
You have got this. Keep going
I hope it's going well!
I see u dont have any videoes on ur channel anymore. Did u quit?
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for making this video. As someone who has had an eating disorder in the past, I’ve found that Zoe’s videos trigger me a lot (And could potentially trigger a lot of other folks as well!). And it’s not just the “food rule” and diet videos she has put out in the past but, for example, she has even done videos explaining how she got “slim arms and legs” where she shows herself literally walking around everywhere with a leg band on (even at the airport, like EVERYWHERE😅). Recommending these behaviors can be extremely damaging to lots of people, so I really appreciate this review a lot!
I totally agree, recently unsubscribed because of the feeling she gave me when I watch her videos. The worst part is that she claims to be body positive. I don't think she is doing it intentionally but it hurts.
Are you aware Zoe isn't responsible for triggering you. You are. You're literally watching diet/ exercise CZcams videos with an eating disorder. Stop watching this genre of videos and you won't get triggered 🙄
@@avatarbombac5 🙄
@@torisargent9808 lol I stopped watching it but I don't think that this mentality should be promoted or watched through different lifestyle videos as well. I am aware of my behavior right now, but you dont figure it our from the first time you watch something, especially if the content creator is reflecting their behavior as anti-diet or body-positive or something.
She’s not responsible for your issues babe
I'm finally down to goal weight. There is nowhere left to go, but I still don't feel good, and I don't feel like I'm thin enough. I can't eat even a little off track or I start feeling incredible guilt. Further restrictions. Might go back to a food journal. It's really hard when you've eaten badly your whole life and you don't know how to listen to your body.
Hey ❤️, this does not sound like you have a healthy relationship with food. I have been there and I know it feels frustrating. Please open up to someone about it, preferably a professional like a therapist or dietician! Eating can be overwhelming so it can help a lot to let someone else give you a plan and make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Just know that trying hard to “control“ your diet will probably be counterproductive. Like Abbey always says, it should be about adding nutritious foods, not restricting. Your body needs enough food and protein to function properly!
I am wishing you all the best. Please take care of yourself and remember that you are not your body and you really shouldn’t stress about how it looks. Enjoying food is so important for your health. Lots of love ❤️
Susie J Todd would be great to review! She’s an Australian CZcamsr who does heaps of workout challenges but is so relatable and body positive. She had a what I eat in a day video called “what I eat in a day as a mid-sized girl *non restrictive, healthy*”
Yes agreed!
On my list tor review!
I like this girl's attempt to eat well. I know how hard it is to miss out on socializing because it requires food outside of my eating window. I am fortunate to have a son willing to eat for me, and he is extremely clear to all that his mama does not eat and drink at the same time, hence my draining soup broth into a cup to drink. My methods have helped me to enjoy food more, and I'm healthier for it. For all Zoe's struggles, I am impressed she isn't exibiting hyperacuity of fat. Fat is extremely satiating, and part of the struggle is getting over the reward obtained by abstaining from all fat. Perhaps she is eating a bit lightly, but she is eating. And she seems to still know what is healthy. Getting someone to eat more doesn't work. Personally, if I eat when it isn't meal time, I manage only a couple bites, and then I can't eat the rest of my day's portion. I do hope Zoe can work beyond having a relationship with food so that she can enjoy life.
eating more is the goal not the method, it definitely takes time and must be done little by little, eating your favourite tasting foods over ones u eat for nutrition is helpful when u need to eat more, its easier to eat the food u truly enjoy, also having a packed smoothie is good
I will say, there’s many benefits from changing up your intermittent fasting times as it helps to keep your body from getting into a routine. So those social events you could decide to eat later and then have breakfast later in the day too
I started Vyvanse for my recently diagnosed adhd and the appetite suppressant aspect has definitely put me in an unintentional intermittent fasting eating structure. This was very useful for me to figure out what I should prioritize in the very limited eating window I do have. I don’t know if it’s too specific, but getting a balanced meal while on medication that fucks with hunger cues would be an awesome awesome video. Great video!!
I can put this on my list to discuss!
I'd love if you made a booklist of books you think are good sources of information on various nutritional topics, written for us laypeople :) There are so many nutrition books out there but I find it hard to know which authors to trust, even if they have a degree or run a clinic because that's no guarantee that it isn't hugely biased towards something in particular.
dear Abbey, could you consider doing a video/series on how to gain back period and loving your intuitive eating series! do you think you could take us through what are some cues/thoughts/questions guide to understand hunger and satiety ? thank you
Loving the tips for how to build meals! I just started a journey to lower my blood sugar(currently very close to prediabetic), and I feel like I'm learning a lot from your videos.
I’m so glad those were helpful!
I have always had a problem with eating, since I was a child. I don't know why. Since I've been watching you,I force myself to eat and I realize I am hungry. I feel so much better. Thank you ❤ America- Ohio
So glad my videos have been helpful for you ❤️
Idk if this is the only video of Zoe’s that you’ve watched but some of the rest of her content is v iffy. Loads of aesthetic based goal chasing in a- what comes across to me as- a slightly disordered way,
OMG I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS!
Same! :)
I hope you enjoyed it! 😊
I have a bit of a conflicting feeling towards Zoe's content. On one note she's very anti-diet culture and always emphasizes that our bodies are different, starving and killing yourself in the gym won't make you happy, health doesn't look the same on everyone, and especially her videos debunking tiktok fitness and body image content are very positive in their messaging so I don't doupt that she is helping a lot of people that have insecurities. That being said she does use clickbaity video titles and is very concerned with aesthetic "goals" and much of her videos regarding health and fitness focuses on being "skinny" , "lean" and "toned", especially her glow-up series. Her videos, whilst beautifully edited contains a lot of images of her body-checking herself, and whilst I get that she is an influencer posing for the camera from different angles, she is also showing off her abs and lean body with a voice over talking about health and fitness, particularly with an emphasis on being lean. She even said in one video that when she started to add progressive overload into her workouts, she was careful not to add heavier weights too fast, because she only wanted "lean and toned" muscles and didn't want to get "bulky". Now, she has every right in the world to desire whatever body type she wants, but I do get tired of women scaring people from "getting bulky" all the time when A.) it is really hard to achieve and B.) Why do having big and visible muscles on women have to be a bad thing? I actually have to take breaks from watching her content sometimes because whilst her overall message is positive, her video content can sometimes trigger my body dysmorphya.
I also think her older content is very problematic as almost every video that's one or two years old are about different ways she and her viewers can lose weight and get lean. And bear in mind, her channel is barely three years old so this is not even that long ago. Again, her videos always include a disclaimer that none of her advice will lead to massive results overnight, and it depends on other factors like lifestyle, genes, etc, but the main goal and focus of the video is to achieve a skinny aesthetic. I don't want to blame her for her older content as she has evolved since then (although the lean aesthetic seems to be something she is particularly interested in), I just wonder why she would want to keep those videos available for the public, especially considering that she responded Abbey on this video, stating that the video Abbey is refering to is outdated. If she thinks it's irrelevant, why keep it public? Why not just delete it?
What threw me of the edge was one of her last videos where she just says a bunch of innacurate stuff about calories not mattering etc. She doesnt have a degree or anything of the sort. She shouldnt be trying to educate people on that, specially without a disclamer.
@@sofiabruiz17 Yeah, I left a comment on her video adressing exactly this issue. She is an influencer, not a dietitian or a doctor. She should clarify this is her videos and state that all the claims in her videos are based on her own research and encourage people to consult with their own doctor.
I also have a bit of an issue that she keeps referring to her past-self as "chubby" or "fat" when she was still slim, the only difference is that she was slightly bigger than what she used to be, and she didn't have super visible abs. She has even said that one reason that she wanted to lose weight was because she stopped getting so many compliments for her skinny figure. I find it a little worrysome that so much of her identity is based on being "the skinny girl that eats a lot."
*NOTE, I do understand that when she gained weight she experienced a lot of negative comments from people like her family, and I get that if you used to be one size it can feel very alienating if you all of a sudden change body size, especially if people are going to comment on it as well. My point is that those people were wrong, because she was not fat, and it doesn't help that she as a very slim woman is comparing her weight gain experience with obese people as if she knows exactly what they're going through when she has never been fat or obese.
I was pleasantly surprised with the lack of bs in this video! Hahah and as always I loved your tips on making meals more complete and satiating 😄
I’m so glad that was helpful!
Good thing I get intense enjoyment out of everything I eat lol . I came across that study as well but it was more like idle googling than research so its good to hear it confirmed by an expert !
Interesting!
Always love your videos!
Thank you very much for your advice and your beautiful program. I wish you success
so excited for this one
I hope you enjoyed it!
I would love to see you reacting to different eating behaviours in countries around the world, for example here in Argentina we have four meals instead of three and our breakfast is very different from yours
Really?Could you tell more,you've got me really interested 😂
Edit:I realize now you posted this comment 5 months ago👀👍
@@marynaferreira6119 I’m from argentina too!! Our 3rd meal of the day is like “tea time” but it’s usually very similar to breakfast, like a coffee/chocolatemilk + some cookies or medialunas. Everybody’s different really! For breakfast people may have toast with dulce de leche, the younger people may have milk with nesquik
We call this tea time “merienda”, it’s usually around 4-5pm
I think this is because our dinners are also quite late! Some may have them at 8pm but other families go as far as 11pm!
@@lpsfilmingkitty157 Wow that's really interesting!I'm glad I now know a little more about Argentina now!~😁
I love the editing in every video 😹👌🏼
I like Zoe and watch a fair few of her vids, but she is defo promoting some dangerous habits that yes, perhaps if you are perfect will not trigger you. But for most people I think it’s really enticing and normalising into anorexic behaviour and mindsets. I was diagnosed with early stages of anorexia this year (shocking bc I’m 23 and not skinny but am on a health journey from bigger bodied over eater) and everything that was pointed out to me is reinforced, advised or seen in Zoe’s vids.
Also just wanted to say Abby in my journey you have helped me relearn healthy meals as well as Encouragement TO eat! Coming from both sides of the spectrum is tough but your information and personal experience have been wonderful resources to the point I was able to ask for help at an early stage!
Also stopppp with the built bars I wanna try so bad but they aren’t in the UK 😭
I totally understand why this content could be triggering to some, but I’m so glad my videos have been helpful for you ❤️ thank you for sharing!
OMGGG this review is everything!! can't wait to watch til the end!! I love your content here on ytb and zoe's as well
I hope you enjoyed it! ❤️
Please could you link the study by tufts on food that tastes good is more nutritious? I cant find it anywhere and would love to share it further! That makes me incredibly excited!! Thank you for everything Abbey
I love your videos Abbey, oh my gosh! I hope you have a great Christmas! I'm overcoming binge eating disorder. I feel like my dinner meals are falling into a not very interesting pattern and I'm not excited about my dinners anymore. Can you do a video or two on dinner meal ideas? Thank you!!! :)
I have a ton of recipes on my blog that you might find helpful! www.abbeyskitchen.com/category/recipes/lunch-dinner/
With the end of December approaching, I'm sending you some good vibes!! Hope everything goes well, and if not, please remember to be kind to yourself regardless. Happy holidays!
Yaasssss! I asked for this review in the comment section a couple of months ago. I can't believe this is happening 😅
I hope you enjoyed it!
@@AbbeysKitchen I did :) I really appreciate your videos
Yay I luv this video so far and u should review Tabitha Brown’s diet that she did w her daughter Choyce next
On my list!
Mrs. Sharp do you have a video or could you cover the topic of micro nutrients, say does it matter if a person always gets the RDI of calcium, vit. A-D, etc.? Thank you
I will put this on my list to discuss!
You should do saranghoe! She’s a Korean Canadian university student and has gotten a ton of attention lately for her what I eat in a week videos
I've been watching for over a month.. really took the HCC to the test for my severe Pms hunger and moody mood swings 😬 It's helped ALOT. I get so gassy before and during my period..only thing that has really been noticable.
Well absolutely I tried Zoe diet and I actually lose weight. Thanks to abbey and Zoe for the tips about diet. Thank you so much ❤️
Abbey - where is your sweater from? I love it!
Love to see you review the Proper Human Diet!
I'll have a look at that!
Yay, looking forward to watching.
I hope you enjoyed the review!
Maybe it's because I have binge eating disorder and can easily eat a large amount of calories in a short period of time, but typical IF did not help me cut my calories. The only one that worked was OMAD (so not a typical style of IF) but I stopped because people kept commenting about how much I was eating at lunch.
You are sooooo beautiful❤️Food is the most powerful medicine! Moving from the ideal of being thin equals beautiful to healthiness’ beautiful. I think considering that everyone is a very different beauty, in terms of weight, in terms of size, look. I’ve noticed that women are getting skinny thinner and thinner. There’s also so much information about different diets, and overwhelming and confusing… Its good aware of a good diet is to inspire women to make changes to their diet and also their lifestyle, diet, exercise, sleep based on hormone, health, longevity, beauty as well as skin in the future.
Abbey I would love to see you make a video on the research behind nutrition for individuals with auto immune and debunking any diet culture myths! I struggle with auto immune and I have been told by so many doctors, and even friends that I can’t have x,y, z because of my auto immune however whenever I research it myself I don’t see anything to support the claims. I would LOVE to see this so much 💗💗💗
If you do intermittent fasting to lose weight or to maintain your weight eating whatever you want is off the table. If weight gain is something you don't want then you eat nutrient-dense meals packed with vegetables, proteins, healthy fats, fiber, etc. The cakes, pies, donuts are not something you indulge in daily, but once in a while. The big rule to intermittent fasting is staying hydrated especially if you are eating a low-carb or keto diet. My digestion works so much better while intermittent fasting and my blood sugar levels are even, with no ups and downs. I tend to eat healthier when I fast. I am not a fan of the idea of fasting for days, but an easy fast of 16 hrs works great for me.
She is a young woman that will eventually want to eat past a certain time for social reasons..and I don't think her rigid IF diet will be sustainable long term . You made good points regarding all the things that she should consider adding to the diet as well as shortening the fasting window .
I’d love to see a review on Gittemary Johansen and/or Boho Beautiful. ✨
Being S. Korean just like Zoe, I understand the pressure of looking perfect all the time especially body wise being very thin. S. Koreans idolize K-pop singers and celebrities who are thin and beautiful. I really enjoyed her content, but as a recovering anorexic who has been diagnosed and suffered since age 6.. I am 38 years old now and can definitely tell she is bordering disordered eating. I mean one of her videos was titled, “how to slim your legs” or something similar to that. Why do we need to learn how to slim our legs if we are body positive and accepting of all shapes? Her content tries to be super body positive, but not body positive. It was enjoying, but also stressful as she continuously speaks about her weight loss and tips on how to lose weight. I don’t think anyone with any type of disordered eating should follow her. That’s just what I got out of her content, and not trying to be negative but I can’t support a person that is in denial about restricting on a daily basis. Eating a little over 1000 calories is not healthy at all. I used to do this to be acceptable skinny, because I was still eating, just eating at an extremely low calorie deficit.
Would love if you could do a take on the Sakara meal program.
Outside of eating disorders, I find it to sad that ppl would sacrifice their social life (and it looks like it makes her sad too) just for their diet. When we're on our death bed, i suppose we do not remember how good we were at fasting and following our rules, we probably remember the good times with friends and family ... 🤷🏻♀️
Will sorry but not everyone wants to be fat and unhealthy
@@keshaestevan3623 I'm neither of those but I get to spend quality time with my family and friends 🤔 this is such a twisted way of thinking
@@keshaestevan3623 skipping a meal when you’re hungry isn’t healthy neither💀
@@thatgirl4276 Of course it’s not healthy
Absolutely! ❤️
I'm gonna try, even though I know it's a long shot.
Dear Abbey,
I enjoy your video's very much and have learned a lot about intuitive eating.
Now that the days are getting shorter and shorter on the northern hemisphere, the low moods due to the lack of sunlight (or just because it's fall and winter is coming) are back. I know you're not a psychologist or mental health therapist, but I was wondering if you could provide some knowledge about how to tweak and add some things that can help a little bit with the seasonal low moods. I know it's not a sub for a mental health professional, but sometimes every little bit can help. And if there are some small things that can help, I would love to know them.
Could you please make a video on how to support this depressive or low moods with adding delicious stuff to my meals that are not binging on chocolate. BTW: That chocolate always helps. A little bit. Because chocolate.
Thank you so very much for reading and maybe considering.
Regards,
Laura
Great idea! I often have a hard time listening to my body in the winter months while my mental health does gymnastics. I would love to see discuss about this from her!
Don't forget to add more vitamin D to ur diet it helps
@@vesibrooker5309 thanx! And already doing that with supplements advised by my GP.
hi abbey, im currently recovering from an ed. here just to say that you contributed to literally save my life.
thank you so much. just thanks, i really don't know how to express my gratitude
Hi Abbey! I just wanted to share an unexpected win I've had recently. I went off birth control just over a month ago after having my tubes tied and the drop in appetite has been remarkable! I didn't notice it at first, but the other day we got fast food and I was full with half my normal order. So full that I tried to keep eating and got sick. Even when I smoke weed and get the munchies, my snacks are about half the size they used to be. Without thinking about it I've been pouring my snacks into a bowl instead of taking the whole bag with me. And I've been reaching for healthier foods overall. I knew birth control could make you gain weight but I never thought that it might be increasing my appetite!
Interesting!
Hi Abbey. I love you videos . Can you please do me a favor and let Built Bar know to make the bars vegetarian or vegan ? I FELL IN LOVE WITH THESE BAR . But then I read the ingredients and I got low key sad, because these are amazing.
I've always intermittent fasted long before it became a thing because that's how I naturally like to eat, but I don't have any rules about it. That said, if I did do it deliberately and set a certain boundary or time window and found it interferes with social life (or life in general), I'd really re-think it. That sounds a bit obsessive and rigid to me, to miss out on life because of some eating plan.
For sure!
Love your videos 😗
😊❤️
Could you do "Chris Heria Eats JUNK FOOD For 24 Hours" next. I'm very curious what you'd have to say about that video :D
I have been on her channel before,I forget which video it was but I had to stop halfway through because it sounded so Orthorexic.She basically was saying oh the way I have a flat stomach is by not eating all of these foods and eating very small portions and I am doing a bunch of things anorexic people do stereo typically.
I’m so sorry it was triggering for you!
Tbh she seems like she has a problem with fat, call me wrong but I believe in one of her vids or maybe some, she said she doesnt like the dangling fat on herself.
@@hhh2655 You can stay Skinny without taking away most of the major food groups…
Can you review Mari Fitness?! I would love to hear your opinion on her greens and protein products too!
I’ll have a look!
IF makes me binge like heeeeellllll!
Can you explain a little more about the study that suggests nutrients are more absorbed when food is enjoyable? Is there some kind of gut magic happening, or do people just eat less nutrients when they’re not enjoying them?
Can you do Indian/South Asian celeb videos? We are proud of our culture (as we should) but at these times really unsure if our traditional cuisine is really as complete in terms of modern views of diet.
I can put this on my list to do!
This was great! I am wondering though why you think she is only getting 1100 calories. It looks pretty calorie dense in the lunch ones, though sometimes dinner lightens a bit. I just started tracking and am shocked at how easily the calories add up even when eating clean.
I have been her subscriber for sometime now. Because, I actually believed that doing 16 hr fasting will allow me to eat whatever I like without any restriction. This caused me to gain so much weight. I used to maintain a healthy weight before with my regular lifestyle.
So did u manage to lose back the weight when u go back to regular lifestyle?
I literally love this channel because I am dealing with bulimia and when I eat healthy it makes it Easier to avoid vomit
same here!! and my urge to binge tends to be lower as well
Abbey help! I genuinely dislike most popular food that people consider to be wholesome food like oats, fruits (especially bananas), and nut butter. I just really hate sweet meals. But I love eating savory meals with lots vegetables, grains, and protein. Should I be concerned about missing out on vitamins and nutrients? I think most of my plates are inherently balanced and in good portion , just wanted to get your thoughts on this!
Isn’t it probably more likely that people absorbed more nutrients because if it tastes better, they’re more likely to completely chew it? Since we know that food that’s properly chewed during the first stage of digestion gets absorbed more easily in the gut? That makes more sense to me that the brain-gut connection because although I 100% believe there’s so much we don’t understand about the enteric nervous system, I do think the more plausible explanation is that enjoying food leads to better chewing and less rushing through a meal.
Abbey, I am really sorry, but I used to hate your channel. The videos I watched made me feel like you were tearing people down for your own pleasure. HOWEVER, it seems like you took the critique and worked on your delivery and your concept in general. I really enjoyed this video and a few of your newer ones. You know a lot about your metier and give sustainable advices and your criticism seems more nuanced and considerate and less harsh than in the past! The points you criticise seem valid and you explain in an evidence based mannerism why that certain habit might be damaging. Really well done. I'll come back for more.
Love those Built bars too! They’ve all sorts near where I get my hair done.
However ,where I live ye# I live also in Canada like you.
Find. Them very $$$
Ordering online sorry not an option ( no card)
Even if I did,I wouldn’t ).
Sorry anything online.
I am happy you introduced them to me.
Plus to not sim eat them as a meal, but a snack, hunger crush combo situation “
Love this❤
I’m very thin & tall well over 40 but fit but, plenty GI stuff going on,
So need to watch foods I eat.
When I feel anxious. I loose weight TOO FAST need to mind this.
Key know your own body.
I’ve never dieted ever,runs in my family thin tall ex my mum was on the shorter sz but still, slight frame.
I never count calories I work on my iron, bc I’ve issues w anemia mum did,too)
I personally don’t like breakfast,but I force it on myself like pumpkin seed oatmeal [ no one made that!)
I love veggie soups I make plenty spinach salads w fresh roast beef from the butcher [ deli stuff like for sandwiches)
I try & lay off chips though eat matcha almonds I’m a squirrel)
I don’t have any rules! I eat when I’m hungry drink plenty water …no one’s perfect!of course I eat much more but no more room here to post it!😊
Peace out.
You do Gigi Hadid?FYI I watch Zoe I was kinda concerned about her honestly…
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Can you please do a video on the blue zones diet??
I'll have a look at that!
Thank you for another great video. Yeah, while the balance by numbers might be there, I personally would be starving for some REAL FRESH vegetables/fruit. When I first started my weight loss journey, fruit was a real struggle, until I discovered smoothies made with frozen fruit, protein powder, oats, etc. Before that I didn't eat breakfast, thinking that I was "saving" calories, etc.
Now, much like I must have coffee and I must make my bed in order to have a good/great day, I must have my smoothie or at least a protein bar and coffee before I leave for work. (And my bed needs to be made but I'm told that's not a "health" issue by my adult children. I disagree, I like going into my bedroom at night and "turning back" my bed covers as I set my coffee and prep my smoothie for the next day.)
Being financially challenged, I think fresh produce is generally cheaper than powdered or processed substitutes. I make an exception for protein powder because I'm not a breakfast person and protein bars because it's better than not eating anything at all, or a candy bar for lunch.
My changes and thought processes regarding my weight loss, maintenance and healthier habits are primarily due to all that I have learned from watching your videos and "tweaking" your advice to my tastes. My only "rules" now are "HCC" and "am I happy" and am I eating foods that support both macro micro nutrients.
Yeah, long message, but ....it's been a successful journey. I also knew before I started, I didn't gain 50 pounds in a week/month, I wasn't going to lose it in a week/month. Slow and steady is more important than "winning the race", it's about a better substantial journey. As always, cannot thank you enough for all your time and effort!!!!
Thank you for sharing! So glad you’ve found my videos helpful ❤️
You always have built bar flavors that are available to us online in the US. I wish we had Cookie Dough
Sorry about that!
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but just constructive (respectful) criticism - not a fan of the pop-culture edits.
Thank you for the feedback
I would love to see an analysis of someone like Corinne Crabtree.
I'll have a look!
how much time between meals is optimal for protein synthesis?
Could you do Annie fang? I love her channel.
I’ll have a look!
What do you think about how i break my fast ? I usually fast 32-56 hours and i break it with a glass of kefir in the morning, wait 30 minutes then drink lemon with hot water and a pinch of salt ( to bring back some electrolytes) and then at noon 11.30/12.30 i eat a huge salad with tomato, beet salad, spinach, cucumber and crushed cashews ! And then i might eat some fruit during the day and at evening i usually eat some greens as well ( usually without rice or meat, i do that the day AFTER the day ive broken my fast since otherwise it might be to harsh for my stomach )
I used to watch occasionally her videos and I liked a lot how her food was balanced and yummy looking. I don't know about her current content, but she used to "jokingly" brag about being a skinny legend, and and how much she could eat without gaining fat because she has some super performant metabolism. Which is straight up sus. At the end of the day, calories IN calories OUT. She's tiny, extremely skinny and doesn't have that much muscle mass to explain a high calorie intake, her body doesn't need ''a lot'' to sustain her current body weight. I used also to think that I ate a lot when I was on intermittent fasting. But the truth is, it's just harder to get your maintenance calories when you miss one or two whole meals.
I just want to know something. I used to eat stuff that I had to force myself on eating and most of the time feel hungry but when I eat what I enjoy even though is not the healthiest, I feel more energetic and happier. It's hard for me to only eat stuff like fruits and vegetables and I'd like to enjoy more homemade foods like cakes, pizzas etc. I rarely order from out so most of the foods I eat are unfortunately processed foods from the store and homemade which I think it's a bit healthier.
I’m not a certified nutritionist or dietician but what worked for me was making healthier substitutes on things I liked to eat. You can try following some recipes online or here on yt for more enjoyable foods that nourishes your body. Try adding variety fruits and veggies in different forms to ur current eating lifestyle
the athletic greens product was clearly an ad lol, and as someone who uses click bait titles and is sponsored by built bars (let’s be real, she wouldn’t suggest them without being paid) i’m sure abbey can understand that more.
Following any rules is the last thing I wanna do when it comes to ENJOYING food.
Totally!
CZcams is now showing me ads for coffee first thing in the morning... smart 😂
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I can't feel myself eating at 8pm because it just makes me uncomfortable mentally and physically. I'd like to balance sweet and salty foods separated because if I eat both in one meal, my body especially my belly begins to bloat. I exercise 6 times a week and are all enjoyable, I walk during the day too and I try to sleep at least 7-8 hours. Is it fine the way I'm proceeding?????
I subscribed, this is quite informative
I love your hair
Thank you!
Those green onion pancakes look so freaking tasty 😋
I know right!
Hey Abbey, I reluctantly tried a built bar knowing it contained some funky ingredients and it gave me some gnarly GI distress lol Most protein isolates do it, erythritol, and I am thinking anything that says "digestion resistant". Pea protein, whey, caesin, milk protein, isolate/concentrate all mess with me. Egg white protein powder is the only protein powder that doesn't set me off. Its cheaper to just cook up some egg white though. Do you have any suggestions for any other gut friendly protein powder sources to add convenience to smoothies or "anabolic donuts(lol)"? I would love to be able to eat a protein bar from time to time, they are tasty and convenient. But my many attempts all end on the toilet.
I like to add silken tofu to smoothies to bump up the satiety!
@@AbbeysKitchen Legit! I'm making donuts with tofu, idk why I didn't think to try that protein source in a smoothie. I'm over here trying to figure out how to get 10-20grams of protein from chicken into a smoothie and mask the flavor! ha
If you have a sensitive gut, I can highly recommend collagen protein in a smoothie. Collagen is not a complete protein so I combine it with chocolate which contains the missing tryptophan. Together they make a delicious, gut-friendly, complete protein snack! 😊
I was just watching her before you posted this
I hope you enjoyed the review 😊
I am French and I don’t really understand eating 2 or 3 times in a day is considered intermintent faster ? Because it’s the norm in France ( and not at all a diet effort )
i have a question: when you talked about the protein-muscle synthesis and the doses of protein, is it a problem that i only eat three meals daily (where i consume my daily protein intake) if i want to build muscle? i´m not a bodybuilder or anything, just a normal person wanting to gain some muscle after losing some due to illness. three meals a day is good for me and i honestly can´t imagine it anyway else, could it be hindering my progress tho?
I dont know but if you feel nervous about that you can drink skimmed Milk as one snack and eat a protein bar as another. So youd be eating every 4 hrs or so.
How did you get that flavor? It's currently not on the website. Do they just hook you up?
Can you please talk about MissFitAndNerdy? She talks a lot about science in her fat loss/diet videos, but I'd love to see your opinion as someone who is actually a dietitian