Hi everyone. So excited to share my Starch Solution story with you. Check out the food I am eating. It's absolutely beautiful. Leave any questions you have in the comments below. The last five weeks during quarantine has been the perfect time to start this diet.
This looks incredible! I’ve been plant base/vegan for two years but never tried something this. I have a quick clarification question, where do you get your protein for the day?
The starch solution is just so eye-opening. I discovered it after feeling really, really sick on an 11 day water fast I had planned to do for 30 days. It inspired me so much, I broke that fast, and as soon as I started eating again I put on every single pound I had lost during it. It was so frustrating. 13 days into eating following this book, I lost 2 pounds! It's nothing amazing, but losing anything while eating big portions felt wonderful to me. I also feel so much more energetic than I ever felt before, and finally have the motivation to do exercise too! I've been Vegan for 6 years, but most of those years were either starving myself, or eating far too many Vegan junk foods, I lost no weight (I'm literally over 100 lbs overweight, it's terrible). I feel like I'm a bad example for Veganism, hopefully I can stick to this way of eating and change that.
I’ve been following The Start Solution for 10 weeks now and I’m down 24.5 pounds! So I’m a big believer and as an added bonus I’m eating all of my favorite comfort foods!! 👍👍
No counting of calories, eat until you’re satisfied! It’s a high starch, low-fat way of eating! And it’s freaking awesome!! I wish I would’ve found it sooner, I am at 14 1/2 weeks and I’m down 29.7 pounds!!
Hi Jamie, it's Joey from PBD. I know, right?? Isn't this such a natural way to eat even if you aren't dieting? I am loving it too. Let's keep each other accountable!
Karen Elizabeth, you may have blood sugar problems for the first few days to a week (while the fat is cleared from your blood). After that you should be fine. But you may not have any problems at all, you never know until you try.
I woke up this morning in pain and after my alarm went off I picked up my phone and something told me to click on TH-cam. This video was the first thing that popped up. It was a sign. Thank you for this. 💕
Started starch solution today. I've been doing keto forever but my metabolism is toast. I've been eating ultra low carb keto and still my weight is slowly creeping up. Im just looking forward to being able to be satiated for a change. Starving for weight loss is no fun. Brilliant channel man. Very encouraging. Keep up the good work!
Hi Michael. Let me know if you have questions. If you are on FB, join the FB group. Its Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts on FB. You can speak directly to me there and all the members are posting photos of their food so there are a whole lot of visual examples of different SS foods. We are also in the 2nd week of our 21day Starch Solution challenge. I am here if you have any questions.
Hi michael. I too have been keto/ very low carb for about 3 years. Weight loss stopped about 1 year ago - still trying to find out why Lchf stopped working. Some say i must lower fatintake so i tried that , not working. Also tried carb-ups - not working. Now I am seriously concidering switching to this starch solution way of eating, but i'm scared what a sudden high carb meals would do in my body after not eating them for so long. Have you lost weight with SS eating? Did you gain weight when first started? How long since starting does weight go down? Regards Jo
I see a big difference already, congrats!! I do intermittent fasting too, my eating hours are 11am-7pm and I freakin' love it. It really helps keep me on track. Keep up the amazing work :)
Ashley Alexander - Living Free Ashley so you can mix fasting with high carb diet? Usually people fast while eating keto diet to get into fat burning mode. I’m asking because I want to try too IF with high carb diet.
Years ago, I joined WW, I had the same results, I would do everything right, and I would lose .2 oz In a month I lost 1/2 pound. I was vegetarian for 25 years and the last three years went vegan, I was still not losing, started the Starch solution last Thursday, in fact I posted you after the first week, and I was down 4 lbs, well it’s a week and a half, and I am down 5 pounds now. I am always full, and I love being able to eat starches again, I always loved vegetables, so I am doing a happy dance right now I love your channel it’s simple cooking, and you get right to the point 🥦🥔🥦🥔🥦🥔
Yes, I remember replying to you when you commented. I love that we are all on this journey together. So proud of your progress Christine. Some weeks will be better than others but we are moving forward!! Tomorrows video is my typical day on The Starch Solution.
Plant Based Dads I look forward to your video, actually I am obsessed with your channel Down 6 now... I was shooting for 10 lbs, so I am more then half way there I have made almost all your recipes, it’s so nice not to have to think what to make, but just copy you 😉
Congrats!! You look great! I love the simplicity of the start solution. I love filling my meals with carbs. I used to be on a keto diet (worse idea ever) but then discovered the start solution also, and loved the idea of carbs not being bad for you. An abundance of whole foods is definitely the way to go ☺️
Michelle, are you part of the Facebook group? If not, join us. We are all doing The Starch Solution and supporting each other. The group is called "Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts" on Facebook.
I came from vegetarianism (36 years) to plant-based whole food via my diabetes (type 2) not getting better - so I switched finally - having reduced my diary and cheese intake over the proceeding months and went Whole Food Plant-Based with no SOS in August 2019 and have lost 30 kg (circa 66 pounds in those other units LOL) - I was have the Starch Solution cookbook but have tended to use other recipebooks - the Esselstyns and Forks over Knives - I now take considerably less medication for my type 2 diabetes - so much so that my diabetologist only wants to see me every two years rather than every six months as in the past.
Hi John, That is amazing. I love hearing stories about curing illness with changes in diet. I love the whole Forks over Knives also. I am using the High Carb Low Fat to get my weigh back in control but after that I will convert back to a whole food plant based diet again. So glad to hear about your story. It is very inspiring.
Hi Mariela. So glad you are loving the videos and the book. We have a great supportive community and I am loving this way of eating. Thanks for being on the journey with us. We got this!
My book arrives today, Ive been doing bits and bobs towards the change but hitting it head on after bank holiday weekend (UK). I have potatoes and rice pre cooked waiting in the fridge and Im binge watching any relevant content for inspiration on you tube today - you got yourself a new sub 😁
Thanks so much. So exciting. Very smart to be doing small things while you are building up to getting started. Let's support each other on this journey.
Oftentimes, there is a candida situation that is dying off and the gut is healing in the beginning. It can take up to three, or four months for this inner healing to complete. Do you have a white tongue in the morning? That is a GOOD sign you have die off happening. This was my same situation and after three months the weight started dropping off. I wasn't eating much food at all before Starch Solution, but the candida over growth (from sugar and FAT) was making me FAT. Even though I wasn't losing weight initially, my joints felt SO much better within two weeks! That alone was motivation to keep going.
I'm vegetarian and that's exactly what happened to me- I gained weight with all the sides and cheese I was eating AND I DONT LIKE CHEESE REALLY! This definitely sounds like a better plan for me. I am looking forward to trying this. I love potatoes and rice anyway! New subscriber to your channel. Thank you!
@@BelleHolidayRose The biggest obstacle standing in your way is yourself. Do a few test videos and you can make some changes as you go until you get it right. Having test videos will get you used to seeing yourself on camera and hearing yourself. It was awkward for me in the beginning, but I got over it. You will too. Let me know if you need any help or advice.
Plant Based Dads dude, that is so unbelievably nice and compassionate of you. Sincerely! Thank you so much for taking the time to not only write me that bit to offer up help. Thanks so much man!
I'm back on low fat as of today. I'd ventured off into lower carb, HIGH fat vegan and started gaining weight and am feeling weak. I was eating A LOT of nut/seed butters. Now I see why Chef AJ had to quit nuts/seeds in order to lose weight.
Ok, so good point. I LOVE LOVE LOVE nuts/seed butters. I LOVE avocado. And, those are whole food and plant based. You cant go wrong, right? Ummmm not true. But of course, like Dr. McDougall says, "The fat you eat is the fat you wear". It sucks because those are literally my favorite foods. But once I get the weight off, I can incorporate those back into my diet in moderation, and you will be able to also. I mean, who wants to eat Polenta instead of nut butters? HA! Not me. But for now, it has to work. Right?
Congrats!! I've been thinking about trying to find a meal plan that works for me, something that feels natural and doesn't require me to think too much haha. I'm kind of leaning into WFPB, but I've been curious about the starch solution so thanks for explaining it! I think I just need to pick something and try it for a month, and see how it feels. I definitely like the idea of sticking with certain ingredients, and all your food looks really satisfying!
@@PlantBasedDads Hi, no, not right now. I just found out about it and was googleing around :) . For the moment I'm not even plant based. I was that for 9 months but it didn't work out with my hubby. He was so against it so I didn't have the energy to go on. Nowadays I'm eating fish, dairy and eggs and it works ok. But I was the Starch soloution really caught my attention :) . So how knows ;) . I'm always searching for yummy vegan recepies :) .
That's awesome good transformation. I think a lot of people don't understand that most of the diets that are out there are quick fix. Or you have to measure and pre-pack your food. Why all these ideas work they don't always work for everyone. I've tried and I'm still on the starch solution. And it makes total sense. I've even prescribed versions of it to clients at the gym specifically if they don't want to follow a traditional cutting weight diet. I get good results with the starch solution as long as they are being truthful about their intake. You will think at first that you need protein. But you get plenty of it what most likely people feel while they're on the starch solution is there body cutting weight and eating fat. They're going to gravitate towards eating fat even though you're putting an extra thousand calories into your meal. The 10 lb are always the hardest to lose then I would say that Robert cheeke method is a little bit easier when you got to lose that extra weight and you want to get ripped. But the storage solutions great for everyone you don't have to measure your food just got to eat the starch and follow the percentages on a flight. And there's tons of variety in combinations
Congrats on your weight loss, I just subscribed. I started this way of eating last week, and I lost 4 lbs, my only problem is I am so full, I am forcing myself to eat, your video helped me, I am just going to have two meals a day... I will binge your videos, thank you
Hi Christine. Ok, so that was happening to me. Here is what I am doing. If I cant eat what's on my plate, I just eat part of it, and then put the plate in the fridge. Usually, about 2 hours later I'm snacky, and I grab my plate and finish it. Technically I still only had the one meal, I just broke it into two sittings so my body can digest it without feeling full. I am now eating breakfast too. I have a "What I eat in a day" video I am filming this week so that will show you how I get my exercise in and all that. Congrats on the 4lb weight loss. Thats terrific. I am so glad we are on this journey together.
Plant Based Dads thank you for the reply, that’s a good idea, save potion of it for snack... I would be happy if I could lose 10 lbs, so the 4 pound loss was a gift, plus I’m never hungry, a even bigger gift. Great channel, thank you for your advise😀
I am too a former ww lifetime member. It’s crazy I felt exact same way cranky hungry and never satisfied . Now doing starch solution it’s life changing, freeing and losing . Luv your Chanel ty luv the starch solution book too
Thanks for sharing!! I really did love weight watchers. But I felt it really pushed you to eat eggs and I didn't do that. I also didn't like that potatoes at the time were points or that if I had a raw vegetable juice that I made myself, it was 15smart points. I was sad to leave, but after 3 years, I was back at my original starting weight.
Wow congrats on the weight loss! I watch High Carb Hannah, so I'm all aboard the high carb plan :) Nice to see you found something that works for you :) Love all the food you posted! I just followed you on Instagram.
Just came across your channel. Your doing awesome!! I went starch solution about two years ago. Currently doing a potato cleanse. This way eating makes me so happy!! I've lost weight have more energy enjoy what I'm eating and best of all NOT restricting calories.
Right?? I went to weight watchers for YEARS!! Counting all those points and starving myself. This is soooooo much better. Thanks so much for watching. Lets support each other.
I’m 69 been on starch solution for four months Not for weight loss, but for my health lost 11 pounds without even trying a few more pounds to lose than my ideal weight love the way I eat now. I eat a few nuts a day, Occasionally avocados, No oil added
I don't do Instagram. Where can I view your meals? Are you posting them here? I just found your channel TODAY. And I'm like what I see. I love simplicity. Your meals are so simple and so far, all the stuff you showed here, I love. So, I'm gonna follow you and see how you drop your next 30 lbs (I think that's the number you said).
Yep, I need to drop 30lbs more to get to 137. Thats the goal. I do a lot of photos on Instragam but at some point, they all get made into videos on this TH-cam show. So just tune in every Monday and you should see everything I am eating. I am loving this diet so far. Thanks so much for watching.
Hi Juliet. We have had a lot of videos since this one so check them out. Let me know how you are doing on this after a few weeks. We have a FB group with over 7000 people doing this way of eating so check us out on FB. The name of the FB group is Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. Thanks so much for watching.
I have been thinking of starting the SS - and starving with calorie restriction-your video is simple and motivating (hit the spot) Love it!! Thanks!! SAVE!!
Go for it! Even though you still have to have a calorie deficit because math is the foundation of all of this, by using half a plate of starch and half veggies, the veggies add volume to the starches so you are full for just half a plate of calories. Where as restricting yourself never works, because it makes you hungry because you don't have enough food. Doing this diet, you are full, not snacking all day and still getting minimal calories at the end of the day. So glad you like it. I am going to do a video where I put all my meals in a calorie counter for the day and show how I am still under my limit for the day had I been on Weight Watchers of something like that. Let's do this together and keep each other accountable. - Joey.
I am 6 feet tall. I was 145 pounds when I graduated high school. At 215 pounds all my joints hurt and my energy level was terrible. September 1, 2019 I started the Mcdougall program. After about 6 months I stopped losing weight at 166 pounds. I have a lot more energy and my joint pain is gone! I feel 10 years younger. I can eat all I want of the right foods and I am not snacking all the time! My joints don't hurt anymore. One downside is my 40 inch waist is 34 inches now and the bib overalls I wear are $90.00 a pair! Anybody need some 40x34 work pants? God bless John Mcdougall!
Paul, this is the kind of story that keeps me going. I needed to hear this today. I love your story. The first part is typical of all of us. I am glad you saw the right direction and took the opportunity to make the change. I wish this kind of information was common knowledge. Maybe one day, it will be. Thanks so much for watching and for supporting me on the journey. I always need the inspiration! -Joey
Watching Gustavo Telosa, Joel FUHRMAN, Chuck Carroll, Neal Barnard, Michael Klapper, Michael Greger and You! Is what keeps me MOTIVATED! IT definitely takes time and willpower but thank god my wife is trying this new lifestyle with me! I want to be around to watch my grandkids grow up AND I WANT TO FEEL GOOD TOO! THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO! (Lucky for me I live near Portland Oregon and lots of vegan restaurants and food carts here).
Congratulations! You look great. I have been watching the Kiki channel and discovered the Starch Solution book that way. My goal is 50 pounds. After 2 weeks w/o meat I have lost zero pounds. I have eaten cheese and nuts infrequently, but damn...I was hoping for better results by now. I love veggies so this plan is not hard at all, but i am disappointed so far
Cora. I loves me some Kiki! Ok, if you are not losing weight you are getting too many calories and too much fat and maybe even eating too much processed foods. These, nuts, cheese and oils have a lot of fat in them, even infrequently. Can I ask you to write down for 7 days every single thing you put in your mouth. From the moment you wake up till you hit the bed at night. Then you can either send the info to me in email (plantbaseddads@gmail.com) or look them over yourself. I am pretty sure we will find out where you are going astray that way
I am having the same problem on my first week I gained 1 lb. No fats or oils. 2nd week gained 2 lbs. after cutting back on my starch portions as well. What can I be doing wrong? I do feel better but I would like some weight loss. Next I'm counting calories but it's hard to do with some recipes I've picked up that don't give you that information. Help!
HI Karen. Join our Facebook Group: Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. We are all on The Starch Solution in that group, and it's all people meal prepping on the weekends, showing pics of their foods during the week and supporting each other. Plus, I can help you directly if you are in that group. As far as your question, you HAVE to be getting too many calories. Are you doing half a plate of whole food starches on one side and half a plate of whole veggies on the other? Use a smaller plate for each meal. If you get hungry between meals have another small plate meal. Dr. McDougall in the book talks about what to do if you just are not losing weight on this. He says completely eliminate fats, have 4-5 smaller meals instead of 3 big meals, limit fruits to once a day. I would be willing to bet that you are just getting in too many calories. Download Chronometer and start tracking your calories. You can add the ingredients into Chronometer and it will create the calorie and fat info for you for that meal so you can do that if you use a recipe that doesn't have nutrient info. Otherwise, write down everything you put in your mouth for 3 days and Then go back and try and do a calorie count (or join the FB group and message me from there and i'll do it). Another thing is, are you eating leafy greens as your veggies? I like to have a bowl of salad for my veggies as many times a week as I can for dinner cause it cleans you all out inside. Sounds gross but thats what it does. Seriously , start with a smaller plate (maybe a side plate) and use that for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. And when you get hungry between meals, have another portion of whatever meal you had previously eaten on that smaller plate. I bet that alone would be successful for a week. We will make this work for you!
Often times there is a candida situation and that is dying off and the gut is healing in the beginning. It can take up to three months for this inner healing to complete. Do you have a white tongue in the morning? That is a GOOD sign you have die off happening. This was my same situation and after three months the weight started dropping off. I wasn't eating much food at all before Starch Solution, but the candida over growth was making me FAT. Even though I wasn't losing weight initially, my joints felt SO much better within two weeks! That alone was motivation to keep going.
OMG you literally described my life!!! WW losing slow Started SS and drop 3lbs in the first week!!!! I also do Fasting.. have for years Love hearing your stories! This way of eating is sooooo amazing. I'm finally not starving!!!
Ruth, join the FB group if you are on FB. Its a bunch of us doing the high carb, low fat way of eating. Its called Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. We all support each other and share photos of food we are eating on this way of living.
Congratulations on the weight loss! I’m definitely going to check the book out. I just discovered your channel, and I’m binge watching all the videos! It’s awesome to see more plant based dads! 🌱💪🏽 please give us the recipe for the steamed cabbage!
Hi Lana, It's Joey. Welcome aboard! Tim is making steamed cabbage this week again so I am going to video the process and make a video of it. That color was so beautiful on the plate. I was really surprised. I still hate cabbage but I like it prepared that way for some reason.
As a vegan it is annoying to have gained 50 lbs myself from 200 to 250. I love the idea of the starch solution. Thank you for the video and as a planet based dad myself love this!
first of all, congratulations!! i've never heard of this diet before, but now i'm super intrigued. i need to look more into it, your results are amazing and every meal i've seen you eat has looked delicious!
I've been on Starch Solution for over a year! LOVE this way of eating! Thank you John and Mary McDougall! Maintaining (even during Covid) works! Good for you!!! 👍
Joey what an awesome channel and congratulations on losing 20 pounds and I’ve definitely learned something new by watching your episode today starch diet. Always great to fill half your plate with veggies I am a sweet potato fan also Keep up the great work I am a new part of the family
Lean protein plus whole food carbs is even better for weight loss. Keeping the fat low is the most important part. Upping the protein just makes it easier.
Great video . We are just starting . Mom isn’t vegan but she likes the fact of eating mostly plant based so I will just Cook a little lean protoen with my plant based meals for her
That is awesome! I learned a long time ago that you can talk to people till your are blue in the face trying to convince them to eat less meat and more plants. But, the best way to really change their minds, is to just set a good example. Sooner or later, they will come around and start asking questions. That exactly what you are doing for mom. I am so happy to hear you are helping your mom with this. My mom and I are very close too. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. Tell your mom we are all in it to win it baby!!!
I'm starting this plan on Monday. I've done just about every diet you can imagine. They either restrict your calories, restrict your carbs, or both. I need to be able to eat and I really don't want to give up rice and bread and pasta. I have so many health issues and I'm really hoping this helps. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
Hi Brittany. I felt the same way. Dieting is still about restricting calories, there is no getting around that. The idea of the Starch Solution is that whole food starches are lower in calories and denser in nutrients. So if you fill up your plate with 400 calories in potatoes or pasta on one side and 50 calories of broccoli on the other, you are stuffed for 450 calories. The key to this diet is filling up your entire plate and making sure half of it is veggies that have very few calories. You are always eating enough food and you are eating foods that are great for your health. I think that you will really like it. Thanks for coming on the journey with us. Lets keep each other accountable. We got this! -Joey
@@PlantBasedDads I just found your channel the other day. Im really looking forward to binge watching it tomorrow and during the week for recipes and tips. I think this is finally going to be something I can do.
love your site!! just starting this... thanks for the delicious looking recipes! I'm nervous about gaining on this. Low carb naturally for over 5 years... i'll add you on instagram. Plus i think 30 lbs no way you look great now!!
Aww thanks so much. I am only 5'1" so that 30lbs is a lot of weight for me. Remember that you are eating whole food carbs, not junk food carbs. There are a lot of videos that explain how that is different. You still dont want to overeat, because in the end, it is about calories in calories out. But, if you stick to whole food carbs on half your plate and non starchy veggies on the other half, you will see a different for sure. Thanks for joining me on this journey and welcome aboard Mari!
they want you to deprive yourself completely of natural fats and omegas. and essentially go crazy. no avocados. no nuts. no seeds. no fats. sound ok to you? or does it sound like just another extreme fad diet like atkins? deprivation is never a sound dietary approach. Eat well. eat a rainbow. eat diversely. live long.
@@Izzazzo What you say is very balanced. I understand the SS this way: eat more calorie dilute food like the starch solution recommends, for a temporary time, until you reach your healthy weight. Then in the maintenance stage add back in more calorie dense food. It's only temporary.
Do you take supplements..i take B12,,yes this way of eating suits me too.i love potatoes and really missed them eating paleo..i havnt eaten meat much all my life..now just mainly raw ..i like your style of Presentation...to the point..thanks
Dinnie, Yes I do take B12 supplements. Thats really the only thing I take though. I went for blood work about 1 year ago and I have a plant based doctor. He said all my numbers were really good, including my B12 so that was nice to hear. As I am approaching 60yrs old I wonder about that stuff.
These foods look so good but honestly I'm hesitate to do this 100%. Like someone below stated, I fear what it may do to blood sugar. I'm trying to avoid blood sugar/insulin problems. I just need to go do this 100% and give it time.
After discovering “The Starch Solution” I’ve had the exact same plan! 50/50 starch and veggies, no oils, maybe some fruit as a dessert and exercising. The only thing that kinda worries me is the fat-soluble vitamins. I was thinking about maybe including some seeds, nuts and avocado from time to time, but I’m still not sure. Can you shed some light on that?
Exactly the same issues for me. I have been vegan for about 10 years. I have put on about 30lbs/15 Kgs. I started to have doubts about this lifestyle which is making me very sad indeed. This is day one of the S solution for me.
just curious. why are you are no longer on a WFPB diet as evidenced by the consumption of powered vegan smoothie product? that is a highly processed food. Can I still access the original starch based solution recipes you created? they were great!
I explain it all in Tomorrows video. Whole Food plant based will not give me the protein I need to bodybuild for the 1400 calories I am limited to for a calorie restriction.
It's funny you don't see a difference in how you look when it's massive! I am the same way though. They call it phantom fat. I have lost 70 pounds and look in the mirror and all I can see are my flaws and feel like I look the same. Of course, other people notice. That's the hard part about losing. I am excited to use SS to lose my last 40 pounds (right after this beach trip lol).
Wow, 70lbs is a huge accomplishment. I like that name, phantom fat. Thats what it feels like. I know I am losing weight because my clothes are falling off me. But I still don't see anything different in the mirror just like you said. Thanks so much for watching us Sheree. I am headed to FLA for vacation next week. Maybe our beach trips are exactly what we need to motivate us to work harder when we get back. Have a great vacation.
If you felt restricted on weight watchers or were hungry you just weren't doing it correctly. You have to build your meals around zero point foods to boost your calories up as well. I did WW for years and lost a good amount of weight. I prefer the SS method though. :)
Hi Karen. I have a video on how I make that called Braised Red Cabbage. It's a recipe in the Instant Pot. Check it out. It's pretty simple to make and is really flavorful.
@@PlantBasedDads Thanks for your answer. I'm having a hard time getting a clear answer if beets(the red bulb only, raw) is non-starch. I'm still plugging away at this diet.
I love the Starch Solution and I wish I could eat this way but unfortunately I have very bad adrenal fatigue which messes up my blood sugar with all the carbs. When I eat high carb/low fat, it makes me very tired. Gotta heal these adrenals first.
Wow, I have never heard of Whole Foods affecting anyones diet negatively. But, I am not familiar with Adrenal Fatigue in any way. Yes, if thats the case, then you gotta make yourself healthy of course.
Hey Love, I had severe adrenal fatigue a few years ago. I recommend you take Gaia Adrenal Nightly Restore. It's liquid extract of herbs to heal your adrenals. I wasn't able to eat carbs without feeling like I would faint and was having severe panic attacks, severe fatique sleeping sometimes 18 hours per day, etc and after just 1 night of taking Gaia Adrenal Nightly Restore, I was able to eat carbs the next day and was functional. It took about a year to heal and I had to stay on the herbs every night or else my symptoms would come back if I skipped a day or 2. The most healing is in the first month but then that last bit of healing is very very slow. After that, I was able to stop taking the herbs and was fine. No other brand of herbs worked except Gaia's which is liquid extract of the highest quality. Huge difference. Hope this helps!
I lost 25 lbs in 2 months from just eating a healthy balanced diet. I didn't have to cut out any food groups. I added more plants to my diet. Its called a flexitarian diet.
Soooo encouraged by your video and success....i have a question that no one that I've asked has answered 😏.....is it normal to not be able to consume a large portion during my meals? After a small portion of the 50/50 I cant even force myself to eat more and I practice IF so I don't eat until 2pm daily and literally full from one meal til about 6pm then I close my window at 8pm
Ok but did you try intermittent fasting on weight watchers for a more true comparison? Intermittent fasting is very helpful for weight loss regardless of what you consume. My understanding anyway.
Hi Karen. Yes, I did intermittent fasting on WW too. The problem with WW was that I was still always hungry so I would snack when I shouldn't. I did lose 13lbs on WW but I gained it all back the same year. That was 3 years ago. The different on this diet was that I did not get hungry between meals because the whole food starchy carbs really filled me up. Thats what cause me to stick with this one. I loved going to WW. I loved the people at the meeting and I loved everyone else about it. I just couldn't stick to the limited calories.
Oatmeal is great for breakfast on the starch solution, Just pair it with a fruit on the side and your are good to go. When I do eat breakfast, I eat buckwheat and I try and get my fruit in for the day at that meal.
This is awesome. One of the reasons I didn't stick with the vegan diet was because I noticed I was packing on the pounds quickly. I've struggled with my weight as vegetarian over the years but I noticed it quicker as vegan. I will definitely give this a try.
Hi Ms. Sassy (Love it!!). The only way you could gain weight as a vegan is by eating foods with fat. Vegan "food" is just as fattening as standard American diet food if you are eating vegan burgers, vegan pizza, etc. You have to eat whole food. Thats a huge problem with vegan food now, its just as bad for you as meat based food. I gained 50lbs as a vegetarian, all from cheese and dairy. If you follow The Starch Solution, prepare you're meals ahead of time and eat just whole food, plant based meals, you will drop weight. We have a Facebook group called "Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts". If you are on Facebook, please join. It just just me and a lot of others sharing our meals for the day, talking about what works for us and what doesn't work for us and supporting each other on this way of eating. You will really get a good feel for how others are managing on the plan and it's a lot of fun. We would love to have you. Think about joining us. It is a private group so whatever is posted in the group stays in the group. Send me a join request from FB and i'll get it approved.
Hi everyone. So excited to share my Starch Solution story with you. Check out the food I am eating. It's absolutely beautiful. Leave any questions you have in the comments below. The last five weeks during quarantine has been the perfect time to start this diet.
Plant Based Dads Quick question...do you snack at all in between meals? And if so, what do you snack on?
Yes, I usually eat fruit a few times a day. Mostly bananas, pears and right now Sumo oranges are in season so I eat those too.
Plant Based Dads thank you!
Im sorry blaablaa blaablityblaa. What did u eat?
This looks incredible! I’ve been plant base/vegan for two years but never tried something this. I have a quick clarification question, where do you get your protein for the day?
I've eaten this way for about 14 years. Yup. It works. I refuse to go hungry and eat a ton of food. I'm fit and trim and active and energetic at 58.
Me too. 10 years I have a ton of energy, I am trim and fit. I have fabulous lab numbers. I’m 64😊
The starch solution is just so eye-opening. I discovered it after feeling really, really sick on an 11 day water fast I had planned to do for 30 days. It inspired me so much, I broke that fast, and as soon as I started eating again I put on every single pound I had lost during it. It was so frustrating. 13 days into eating following this book, I lost 2 pounds! It's nothing amazing, but losing anything while eating big portions felt wonderful to me. I also feel so much more energetic than I ever felt before, and finally have the motivation to do exercise too!
I've been Vegan for 6 years, but most of those years were either starving myself, or eating far too many Vegan junk foods, I lost no weight (I'm literally over 100 lbs overweight, it's terrible). I feel like I'm a bad example for Veganism, hopefully I can stick to this way of eating and change that.
I’ve been following The Start Solution for 10 weeks now and I’m down 24.5 pounds! So I’m a big believer and as an added bonus I’m eating all of my favorite comfort foods!! 👍👍
Hi Brenda. You are so right. No food in little packages. No counting calories. Just whole food vegetables. I am loving it too.
Do u counting your calories ?
No counting of calories, eat until you’re satisfied! It’s a high starch, low-fat way of eating! And it’s freaking awesome!! I wish I would’ve found it sooner, I am at 14 1/2 weeks and I’m down 29.7 pounds!!
Do you ever add in healthy fats like avacado or nuts? I thought the “healthy fats” were important in our diets? 😊
I'm so new to this what can I eat lol and how often how do you do it ?
I am loving the starch solution! Started 2 weeks ago and lost 6 pounds and feel so satisfied with meals.
Hi Jamie, it's Joey from PBD. I know, right?? Isn't this such a natural way to eat even if you aren't dieting? I am loving it too. Let's keep each other accountable!
@@PlantBasedDads ok great will do!
I really want to do this so bad but I guess I've been programmed to not eat carbs lol. Did you just go from the s a d. Diet?
How do the carbs affect someone with hypoglycemia, pre diabetes or diabetes ? Can anyone relate ?
Karen Elizabeth, you may have blood sugar problems for the first few days to a week (while the fat is cleared from your blood). After that you should be fine. But you may not have any problems at all, you never know until you try.
I woke up this morning in pain and after my alarm went off I picked up my phone and something told me to click on TH-cam. This video was the first thing that popped up. It was a sign. Thank you for this. 💕
Wonderful! Lets hope its a sign that you and I are both going in the right direction. HA! Thanks for watching.
Started starch solution today. I've been doing keto forever but my metabolism is toast. I've been eating ultra low carb keto and still my weight is slowly creeping up. Im just looking forward to being able to be satiated for a change. Starving for weight loss is no fun. Brilliant channel man. Very encouraging. Keep up the good work!
Hi Michael. Let me know if you have questions. If you are on FB, join the FB group. Its Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts on FB. You can speak directly to me there and all the members are posting photos of their food so there are a whole lot of visual examples of different SS foods. We are also in the 2nd week of our 21day Starch Solution challenge. I am here if you have any questions.
Hi michael. I too have been keto/ very low carb for about 3 years. Weight loss stopped about 1 year ago - still trying to find out why Lchf stopped working. Some say i must lower fatintake so i tried that , not working. Also tried carb-ups - not working. Now I am seriously concidering switching to this starch solution way of eating, but i'm scared what a sudden high carb meals would do in my body after not eating them for so long. Have you lost weight with SS eating? Did you gain weight when first started? How long since starting does weight go down? Regards Jo
@@Jo10987I was hoping for the same answer but clearly you didn't get an answer! Your question is 2yrs old? 😢
I love Dr. John McDougall. He is a genius. This is one of my favorite books on dieting.
Mine too!
I follow Plantiful Kiki and Chef AJ, for valuable information and food ideas on plant based lifestyle
I love chef AJ. She is awesome
Krocks in the kitchen got me into this!!! Love all these helpful people
I see a big difference already, congrats!! I do intermittent fasting too, my eating hours are 11am-7pm and I freakin' love it. It really helps keep me on track. Keep up the amazing work :)
Thanks so much, Im pushing it for sure!
Ashley Alexander - Living Free Ashley so you can mix fasting with high carb diet? Usually people fast while eating keto diet to get into fat burning mode. I’m asking because I want to try too IF with high carb diet.
Years ago, I joined WW, I had the same results, I would do everything right, and I would lose .2 oz
In a month I lost 1/2 pound. I was vegetarian for 25 years and the last three years went vegan, I was still not losing, started the Starch solution last Thursday, in fact I posted you after the first week, and I was down 4 lbs, well it’s a week and a half, and I am down 5 pounds now. I am always full, and I love being able to eat starches again, I always loved vegetables, so I am doing a happy dance right now
I love your channel it’s simple cooking, and you get right to the point 🥦🥔🥦🥔🥦🥔
Yes, I remember replying to you when you commented. I love that we are all on this journey together. So proud of your progress Christine. Some weeks will be better than others but we are moving forward!! Tomorrows video is my typical day on The Starch Solution.
Plant Based Dads I look forward to your video, actually I am obsessed with your channel
Down 6 now... I was shooting for 10 lbs, so I am more then half way there
I have made almost all your recipes, it’s so nice not to have to think what to make, but just copy you 😉
Way to go. Cant wait till you are hitting the 10lb mark! You go this!
Plant Based Dads today I made the 10 lb mark..... It’s hard to believe in just 4 weeks.
I officially hit my goal😀
That’s funny, while watching this video I was eating steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes. It’s so good!!
Love that! That is my go-to plate of food. I just posted a photo of it on Instagram yesterday.
Congrats!! You look great! I love the simplicity of the start solution. I love filling my meals with carbs. I used to be on a keto diet (worse idea ever) but then discovered the start solution also, and loved the idea of carbs not being bad for you. An abundance of whole foods is definitely the way to go ☺️
Thanks so much! 😊
You're right. Keto diet was the worst decision I ever made. I switched my diet to plant based and have been feeling great.
Keep up the great work!!!!
I just bought The Starch Solution! I am so excited to get started!
Michelle, are you part of the Facebook group? If not, join us. We are all doing The Starch Solution and supporting each other. The group is called "Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts" on Facebook.
I'm down 27 pounds since starting the Starch Solution. Huge fan! I absolutely love oven baked fries these days. Favorite food by far.
That is awesome! Great job!! Thanks so much for watching.
I came from vegetarianism (36 years) to plant-based whole food via my diabetes (type 2) not getting better - so I switched finally - having reduced my diary and cheese intake over the proceeding months and went Whole Food Plant-Based with no SOS in August 2019 and have lost 30 kg (circa 66 pounds in those other units LOL) - I was have the Starch Solution cookbook but have tended to use other recipebooks - the Esselstyns and Forks over Knives - I now take considerably less medication for my type 2 diabetes - so much so that my diabetologist only wants to see me every two years rather than every six months as in the past.
Hi John, That is amazing. I love hearing stories about curing illness with changes in diet. I love the whole Forks over Knives also. I am using the High Carb Low Fat to get my weigh back in control but after that I will convert back to a whole food plant based diet again. So glad to hear about your story. It is very inspiring.
@@PlantBasedDads
Well my new diet has made me feel much better and my partner who's lost less weight as not strictly plant pure has still lost weight.
I love hearing all this.
OMG you look so great! I'm totally with you on the side dish thing. It's so easy to gain weight as a vegetarian if you don't focus on balance.
I totally agree! Thanks so much for watching.
I just bought the book a few days ago and now I see your video!! Love it!
Hi Mariela. So glad you are loving the videos and the book. We have a great supportive community and I am loving this way of eating. Thanks for being on the journey with us. We got this!
My book arrives today, Ive been doing bits and bobs towards the change but hitting it head on after bank holiday weekend (UK). I have potatoes and rice pre cooked waiting in the fridge and Im binge watching any relevant content for inspiration on you tube today - you got yourself a new sub 😁
Thanks so much. So exciting. Very smart to be doing small things while you are building up to getting started. Let's support each other on this journey.
looks absolutely wonderful. have to start it. cheers.
Thanks so much for watching.
Oftentimes, there is a candida situation that is dying off and the gut is healing in the beginning. It can take up to three, or four months for this inner healing to complete. Do you have a white tongue in the morning? That is a GOOD sign you have die off happening. This was my same situation and after three months the weight started dropping off. I wasn't eating much food at all before Starch Solution, but the candida over growth (from sugar and FAT) was making me FAT. Even though I wasn't losing weight initially, my joints felt SO much better within two weeks! That alone was motivation to keep going.
I'm vegetarian and that's exactly what happened to me- I gained weight with all the sides and cheese I was eating AND I DONT LIKE CHEESE REALLY! This definitely sounds like a better plan for me. I am looking forward to trying this. I love potatoes and rice anyway! New subscriber to your channel. Thank you!
Hi Melinda, thanks for joining us. So far, it's going good for me. Let's do this together and we can support each other!
Congrats on your weight loss! Looking good. 😊 i have to try this method. It’s seems easy.
It still requires planning so you have food made, but the food you can eat is amazing.
Dude this is awesome! I’m just starting to film my own starch solution journey, I’ve had very similar results and this is very encouraging!
Go for it! It really helps keep me accountable when the whole world is watching.
Plant Based Dads aw thank you! It’s hard tho! Hard to get the nerve up !
@@BelleHolidayRose The biggest obstacle standing in your way is yourself. Do a few test videos and you can make some changes as you go until you get it right. Having test videos will get you used to seeing yourself on camera and hearing yourself. It was awkward for me in the beginning, but I got over it. You will too. Let me know if you need any help or advice.
Plant Based Dads dude, that is so unbelievably nice and compassionate of you. Sincerely! Thank you so much for taking the time to not only write me that bit to offer up help. Thanks so much man!
I'm back on low fat as of today. I'd ventured off into lower carb, HIGH fat vegan and started gaining weight and am feeling weak. I was eating A LOT of nut/seed butters. Now I see why Chef AJ had to quit nuts/seeds in order to lose weight.
Ok, so good point. I LOVE LOVE LOVE nuts/seed butters. I LOVE avocado. And, those are whole food and plant based. You cant go wrong, right? Ummmm not true. But of course, like Dr. McDougall says, "The fat you eat is the fat you wear". It sucks because those are literally my favorite foods. But once I get the weight off, I can incorporate those back into my diet in moderation, and you will be able to also. I mean, who wants to eat Polenta instead of nut butters? HA! Not me. But for now, it has to work. Right?
Congrats!! I've been thinking about trying to find a meal plan that works for me, something that feels natural and doesn't require me to think too much haha. I'm kind of leaning into WFPB, but I've been curious about the starch solution so thanks for explaining it! I think I just need to pick something and try it for a month, and see how it feels. I definitely like the idea of sticking with certain ingredients, and all your food looks really satisfying!
Good luck!!
Hi, just found your channel and I’m now a subbie 🙌🏻. All the best, Linda
Hi Linda. Thanks so much for joining us. Are you doing Starch Solution too? Thanks so much for watching.
@@PlantBasedDads Hi, no, not right now. I just found out about it and was googleing around :) . For the moment I'm not even plant based. I was that for 9 months but it didn't work out with my hubby. He was so against it so I didn't have the energy to go on. Nowadays I'm eating fish, dairy and eggs and it works ok. But I was the Starch soloution really caught my attention :) . So how knows ;) . I'm always searching for yummy vegan recepies :) .
That's awesome good transformation. I think a lot of people don't understand that most of the diets that are out there are quick fix. Or you have to measure and pre-pack your food. Why all these ideas work they don't always work for everyone. I've tried and I'm still on the starch solution. And it makes total sense. I've even prescribed versions of it to clients at the gym specifically if they don't want to follow a traditional cutting weight diet. I get good results with the starch solution as long as they are being truthful about their intake. You will think at first that you need protein. But you get plenty of it what most likely people feel while they're on the starch solution is there body cutting weight and eating fat. They're going to gravitate towards eating fat even though you're putting an extra thousand calories into your meal. The 10 lb are always the hardest to lose then I would say that Robert cheeke method is a little bit easier when you got to lose that extra weight and you want to get ripped. But the storage solutions great for everyone you don't have to measure your food just got to eat the starch and follow the percentages on a flight. And there's tons of variety in combinations
I absolutely agree with you.
I have heard a lot about this diet. It sounds amazing.
So far it is
Love the meal ideas! Thanku for this!..ps..love your kitchen!
Thanks so much. I did a whole video on the kitchen being demo and remodeled. Check it out. Thanks so much for watching.
Congrats on your weight loss, I just subscribed. I started this way of eating last week, and I lost 4 lbs, my only problem is I am so full, I am forcing myself to eat, your video helped me, I am just going to have two meals a day...
I will binge your videos, thank you
Hi Christine. Ok, so that was happening to me. Here is what I am doing. If I cant eat what's on my plate, I just eat part of it, and then put the plate in the fridge. Usually, about 2 hours later I'm snacky, and I grab my plate and finish it. Technically I still only had the one meal, I just broke it into two sittings so my body can digest it without feeling full. I am now eating breakfast too. I have a "What I eat in a day" video I am filming this week so that will show you how I get my exercise in and all that. Congrats on the 4lb weight loss. Thats terrific. I am so glad we are on this journey together.
Plant Based Dads thank you for the reply, that’s a good idea, save potion of it for snack... I would be happy if I could lose 10 lbs, so the 4 pound loss was a gift, plus I’m never hungry, a even bigger gift. Great channel, thank you for your advise😀
I am too a former ww lifetime member. It’s crazy I felt exact same way cranky hungry and never satisfied . Now doing starch solution it’s life changing, freeing and losing . Luv your Chanel ty luv the starch solution book too
Thanks for sharing!! I really did love weight watchers. But I felt it really pushed you to eat eggs and I didn't do that. I also didn't like that potatoes at the time were points or that if I had a raw vegetable juice that I made myself, it was 15smart points. I was sad to leave, but after 3 years, I was back at my original starting weight.
Wow congrats on the weight loss! I watch High Carb Hannah, so I'm all aboard the high carb plan :) Nice to see you found something that works for you :) Love all the food you posted! I just followed you on Instagram.
Yay! Thank you! I loves me some HCH for sure. And she lives like an hour and a half from me. Thanks so much for supporting us.
@@PlantBasedDads oh wow so cool!
Just came across your channel. Your doing awesome!! I went starch solution about two years ago. Currently doing a potato cleanse. This way eating makes me so happy!! I've lost weight have more energy enjoy what I'm eating and best of all NOT restricting calories.
Right?? I went to weight watchers for YEARS!! Counting all those points and starving myself. This is soooooo much better. Thanks so much for watching. Lets support each other.
You are looking great. I can see it. Your face and neck alone are so much thiner. Great progress.
Oh thank you!
I’m 69 been on starch solution for four months Not for weight loss, but for my health lost 11 pounds without even trying a few more pounds to lose than my ideal weight love the way I eat now. I eat a few nuts a day, Occasionally avocados, No oil added
Congratulations, keep it up. Thanks for showing your meals. I need examples.
You got this! I have plenty to show every week. Let's help each other stay on track. Thanks so much for coming along the this journey with me.
I don't do Instagram. Where can I view your meals? Are you posting them here? I just found your channel TODAY. And I'm like what I see. I love simplicity. Your meals are so simple and so far, all the stuff you showed here, I love. So, I'm gonna follow you and see how you drop your next 30 lbs (I think that's the number you said).
Yep, I need to drop 30lbs more to get to 137. Thats the goal. I do a lot of photos on Instragam but at some point, they all get made into videos on this TH-cam show. So just tune in every Monday and you should see everything I am eating. I am loving this diet so far. Thanks so much for watching.
thank you for these videos really enjoy your channel. I am working on the Starch Solution right now also.
That is awesome. Lets keep each other accountable. Its really a great way to get your veggies, fiber and to eat while being full on a diet.
@@PlantBasedDads I agree I feel so much better eating this way. Keep up the great job on the videos I will be catching up and a regular visitor.
Thanks for sharing I just started and appreciate the information
Hi Juliet. We have had a lot of videos since this one so check them out. Let me know how you are doing on this after a few weeks. We have a FB group with over 7000 people doing this way of eating so check us out on FB. The name of the FB group is Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. Thanks so much for watching.
It is good that you have found the starch solutions. 💕🌱 great looking food. 😎
Thank you! 🤗
U look great, keep it up. I am starting the starch solution slowly!💞💞🙃💞💞
just got the book.. looking forward to following your IG and videos as I go
Welcome aboard! Let's support each other on this Journey.
I’ve never heard of this before but it’s super interesting. I’ll have to look into it more. Congratulations on the weight loss!!
Thank you!!
Love this video and love Dr McDougall and the Starch Solution ❤️ thanks for sharing!
Me too! It's such a natural way to eat.
This is very helpful, I also do 20 hours of fasting, and then eat during 4-hour window. I'm starting with the Starch Solution. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching, Martin.
I have been thinking of starting the SS - and starving with calorie restriction-your video is simple and motivating (hit the spot) Love it!! Thanks!! SAVE!!
Go for it! Even though you still have to have a calorie deficit because math is the foundation of all of this, by using half a plate of starch and half veggies, the veggies add volume to the starches so you are full for just half a plate of calories. Where as restricting yourself never works, because it makes you hungry because you don't have enough food. Doing this diet, you are full, not snacking all day and still getting minimal calories at the end of the day. So glad you like it. I am going to do a video where I put all my meals in a calorie counter for the day and show how I am still under my limit for the day had I been on Weight Watchers of something like that. Let's do this together and keep each other accountable. - Joey.
I am so happy for you! You look amazing, YOU ARE SHRINKING!!!
I am! I can't wait till I'm so thin that people throw quarters at me and say "get yourself something to eat, will ya!" HA!
@@PlantBasedDads They already do that to Nick! LOL
Never heard of this but the meals look doable & you look great
Thanks so much.
I also never understood people being afraid of carbs.. I love carbs and as a vegan I obviously eat a lot of them
Exactly!!
Some people can eat carbs but some cant
Congratulations! Your kitchen is very clean!
Thank you!! 😊
I am 6 feet tall. I was 145 pounds when I graduated high school. At 215 pounds all my joints hurt and my energy level was terrible. September 1, 2019 I started the Mcdougall program. After about 6 months I stopped losing weight at 166 pounds. I have a lot more energy and my joint pain is gone! I feel 10 years younger.
I can eat all I want of the right foods and I am not snacking all the time! My joints don't hurt anymore. One downside is my 40 inch waist is 34 inches now and the bib overalls I wear are $90.00 a pair! Anybody need some 40x34 work pants?
God bless John Mcdougall!
Paul, this is the kind of story that keeps me going. I needed to hear this today. I love your story. The first part is typical of all of us. I am glad you saw the right direction and took the opportunity to make the change. I wish this kind of information was common knowledge. Maybe one day, it will be. Thanks so much for watching and for supporting me on the journey. I always need the inspiration! -Joey
Watching Gustavo Telosa, Joel FUHRMAN, Chuck Carroll, Neal Barnard, Michael Klapper, Michael Greger and You! Is what keeps me MOTIVATED! IT definitely takes time and willpower but thank god my wife is trying this new lifestyle with me! I want to be around to watch my grandkids grow up AND I WANT TO FEEL GOOD TOO! THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO! (Lucky for me I live near Portland Oregon and lots of vegan restaurants and food carts here).
Paul, Portland is on my vegan bucket list for sure. One day!!
Congratulations! You look great. I have been watching the Kiki channel and discovered the Starch Solution book that way. My goal is 50 pounds. After 2 weeks w/o meat I have lost zero pounds. I have eaten cheese and nuts infrequently, but damn...I was hoping for better results by now. I love veggies so this plan is not hard at all, but i am disappointed so far
Cora. I loves me some Kiki! Ok, if you are not losing weight you are getting too many calories and too much fat and maybe even eating too much processed foods. These, nuts, cheese and oils have a lot of fat in them, even infrequently. Can I ask you to write down for 7 days every single thing you put in your mouth. From the moment you wake up till you hit the bed at night. Then you can either send the info to me in email (plantbaseddads@gmail.com) or look them over yourself. I am pretty sure we will find out where you are going astray that way
I am having the same problem on my first week I gained 1 lb. No fats or oils. 2nd week gained 2 lbs. after cutting back on my starch portions as well. What can I be doing wrong? I do feel better but I would like some weight loss. Next I'm counting calories but it's hard to do with some recipes I've picked up that don't give you that information. Help!
HI Karen. Join our Facebook Group: Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. We are all on The Starch Solution in that group, and it's all people meal prepping on the weekends, showing pics of their foods during the week and supporting each other. Plus, I can help you directly if you are in that group. As far as your question, you HAVE to be getting too many calories. Are you doing half a plate of whole food starches on one side and half a plate of whole veggies on the other? Use a smaller plate for each meal. If you get hungry between meals have another small plate meal. Dr. McDougall in the book talks about what to do if you just are not losing weight on this. He says completely eliminate fats, have 4-5 smaller meals instead of 3 big meals, limit fruits to once a day. I would be willing to bet that you are just getting in too many calories. Download Chronometer and start tracking your calories. You can add the ingredients into Chronometer and it will create the calorie and fat info for you for that meal so you can do that if you use a recipe that doesn't have nutrient info. Otherwise, write down everything you put in your mouth for 3 days and Then go back and try and do a calorie count (or join the FB group and message me from there and i'll do it). Another thing is, are you eating leafy greens as your veggies? I like to have a bowl of salad for my veggies as many times a week as I can for dinner cause it cleans you all out inside. Sounds gross but thats what it does. Seriously , start with a smaller plate (maybe a side plate) and use that for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. And when you get hungry between meals, have another portion of whatever meal you had previously eaten on that smaller plate. I bet that alone would be successful for a week. We will make this work for you!
Often times there is a candida situation and that is dying off and the gut is healing in the beginning. It can take up to three months for this inner healing to complete. Do you have a white tongue in the morning? That is a GOOD sign you have die off happening. This was my same situation and after three months the weight started dropping off. I wasn't eating much food at all before Starch Solution, but the candida over growth was making me FAT. Even though I wasn't losing weight initially, my joints felt SO much better within two weeks! That alone was motivation to keep going.
OMG you literally described my life!!!
WW losing slow
Started SS and drop 3lbs in the first week!!!!
I also do Fasting.. have for years
Love hearing your stories! This way of eating is sooooo amazing. I'm finally not starving!!!
I was always starving on WW too!! Thanks so much for watching
I ❤️ Carbs‼️ Just started this about a month ago
Ruth, join the FB group if you are on FB. Its a bunch of us doing the high carb, low fat way of eating. Its called Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts. We all support each other and share photos of food we are eating on this way of living.
Congratulations on the weight loss! I’m definitely going to check the book out. I just discovered your channel, and I’m binge watching all the videos! It’s awesome to see more plant based dads! 🌱💪🏽 please give us the recipe for the steamed cabbage!
Hi Lana, It's Joey. Welcome aboard! Tim is making steamed cabbage this week again so I am going to video the process and make a video of it. That color was so beautiful on the plate. I was really surprised. I still hate cabbage but I like it prepared that way for some reason.
As a vegan it is annoying to have gained 50 lbs myself from 200 to 250. I love the idea of the starch solution. Thank you for the video and as a planet based dad myself love this!
wonderful. Carbs are Life
I know, right??? I am never hungry as long as I'm getting whole food carbs and veggies.
Oh wow, I’ve never heard of this before, it sounds like it works great 😇 I’ll have to look into it more. But congratulations! 🙌🏼
Thank you so much!!
first of all, congratulations!! i've never heard of this diet before, but now i'm super intrigued. i need to look more into it, your results are amazing and every meal i've seen you eat has looked delicious!
It's so good!
Very well done. Thank you for sharing. Just starting the diet will see how it work. I’m vegan since 2015. But still need to lose weight. 💫👍💎
I've been on Starch Solution for over a year! LOVE this way of eating! Thank you John and Mary McDougall! Maintaining (even during Covid) works! Good for you!!! 👍
I am loving it! Its such a natural way to eat.
Joey what an awesome channel and congratulations on losing 20 pounds and I’ve definitely learned something new by watching your episode today starch diet. Always great to fill half your plate with veggies
I am a sweet potato fan also
Keep up the great work I am a new part of the family
Awesome! Thank you! I love supporting each other. I will be checking out your other vids too. Very exciting.
thanks for the imfo!!You look good!!!
Thanks so much for watching, Tina.
McDougall's recipes are some of the best. They aren't fancy, and that's what makes them amazing.
Luv this !!
I luv this comment! ;).
It’s so easy to eat this way. So satisfied... I’ve done this for a week and it is easy.
Lean protein plus whole food carbs is even better for weight loss. Keeping the fat low is the most important part. Upping the protein just makes it easier.
Great video . We are just starting . Mom isn’t vegan but she likes the fact of eating mostly plant based so I will just Cook a little lean protoen with my plant based meals for her
That is awesome! I learned a long time ago that you can talk to people till your are blue in the face trying to convince them to eat less meat and more plants. But, the best way to really change their minds, is to just set a good example. Sooner or later, they will come around and start asking questions. That exactly what you are doing for mom. I am so happy to hear you are helping your mom with this. My mom and I are very close too. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. Tell your mom we are all in it to win it baby!!!
Oh! YEAH! You changed, BODY and FACE!
Hi Gary. Thanks so much for saying that. We are our own worst critics. Still moving forward.
I'm starting this plan on Monday. I've done just about every diet you can imagine. They either restrict your calories, restrict your carbs, or both. I need to be able to eat and I really don't want to give up rice and bread and pasta. I have so many health issues and I'm really hoping this helps. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
Hi Brittany. I felt the same way. Dieting is still about restricting calories, there is no getting around that. The idea of the Starch Solution is that whole food starches are lower in calories and denser in nutrients. So if you fill up your plate with 400 calories in potatoes or pasta on one side and 50 calories of broccoli on the other, you are stuffed for 450 calories. The key to this diet is filling up your entire plate and making sure half of it is veggies that have very few calories. You are always eating enough food and you are eating foods that are great for your health. I think that you will really like it. Thanks for coming on the journey with us. Lets keep each other accountable. We got this! -Joey
@@PlantBasedDads I just found your channel the other day. Im really looking forward to binge watching it tomorrow and during the week for recipes and tips. I think this is finally going to be something I can do.
Good luck!!! I’m three weeks in and 7 lbs down
love your site!! just starting this... thanks for the delicious looking recipes! I'm nervous about gaining on this. Low carb naturally for over 5 years...
i'll add you on instagram. Plus i think 30 lbs no way you look great now!!
Aww thanks so much. I am only 5'1" so that 30lbs is a lot of weight for me. Remember that you are eating whole food carbs, not junk food carbs. There are a lot of videos that explain how that is different. You still dont want to overeat, because in the end, it is about calories in calories out. But, if you stick to whole food carbs on half your plate and non starchy veggies on the other half, you will see a different for sure. Thanks for joining me on this journey and welcome aboard Mari!
thank you! :) @@PlantBasedDads
Great video 😁
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
Needed this, thank you! :)
So glad brother!
What an interesting diet , I have not heard of starch solution. I would love to find out more about this diet.
Its really a great way to lose weight and not be hungry.
they want you to deprive yourself completely of natural fats and omegas. and essentially go crazy. no avocados. no nuts. no seeds. no fats. sound ok to you? or does it sound like just another extreme fad diet like atkins? deprivation is never a sound dietary approach.
Eat well. eat a rainbow. eat diversely. live long.
@@Izzazzo What you say is very balanced. I understand the SS this way: eat more calorie dilute food like the starch solution recommends, for a temporary time, until you reach your healthy weight. Then in the maintenance stage add back in more calorie dense food. It's only temporary.
@@Izzazzo Check out Dr Mc dougall on you tube this is not a fad diet.. You can eat fats nuts and seeds read first
Way to go dad!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks so much for watching.
thank you for this video
You are so welcomed. I have lost 10 more lbs since that video and continue to do well on this way of eating. Thanks so much for watching.
You don't see alot of middle age men eating healthy. We need to normalize this 🙏.
I think I passed middle age a few years ago, but yes, I agree!! Thanks much for watching.
You look awesome!
Oh thank you! Thanks so much for watching.
Do you take supplements..i take B12,,yes this way of eating suits me too.i love potatoes and really missed them eating paleo..i havnt eaten meat much all my life..now just mainly raw ..i like your style of Presentation...to the point..thanks
Dinnie, Yes I do take B12 supplements. Thats really the only thing I take though. I went for blood work about 1 year ago and I have a plant based doctor. He said all my numbers were really good, including my B12 so that was nice to hear. As I am approaching 60yrs old I wonder about that stuff.
These foods look so good but honestly I'm hesitate to do this 100%. Like someone below stated, I fear what it may do to blood sugar. I'm trying to avoid blood sugar/insulin problems. I just need to go do this 100% and give it time.
I love the starch solution 🎶🍀🎵💚🐸
After discovering “The Starch Solution” I’ve had the exact same plan! 50/50 starch and veggies, no oils, maybe some fruit as a dessert and exercising. The only thing that kinda worries me is the fat-soluble vitamins. I was thinking about maybe including some seeds, nuts and avocado from time to time, but I’m still not sure. Can you shed some light on that?
Exactly the same issues for me. I have been vegan for about 10 years. I have put on about 30lbs/15 Kgs. I started to have doubts about this lifestyle which is making me very sad indeed. This is day one of the S solution for me.
How are you doing? Are you seeing any changes in weight?
It’s such a wonderful satisfying way to eat😁
It really is! I dont feel like im starving so I dont think about food all day.
just curious. why are you are no longer on a WFPB diet as evidenced by the consumption of powered vegan smoothie product? that is a highly processed food. Can I still access the original starch based solution recipes you created? they were great!
I explain it all in Tomorrows video. Whole Food plant based will not give me the protein I need to bodybuild for the 1400 calories I am limited to for a calorie restriction.
It's funny you don't see a difference in how you look when it's massive! I am the same way though. They call it phantom fat. I have lost 70 pounds and look in the mirror and all I can see are my flaws and feel like I look the same. Of course, other people notice. That's the hard part about losing. I am excited to use SS to lose my last 40 pounds (right after this beach trip lol).
Wow, 70lbs is a huge accomplishment. I like that name, phantom fat. Thats what it feels like. I know I am losing weight because my clothes are falling off me. But I still don't see anything different in the mirror just like you said. Thanks so much for watching us Sheree. I am headed to FLA for vacation next week. Maybe our beach trips are exactly what we need to motivate us to work harder when we get back. Have a great vacation.
Plant Based Dads yes you’re absolutely right! I’m leaving next week too but for Gulf Shores. See you in the water!
You look amazing
I gave up on Weight Watchers years ago. I had the same problem with them.
I hear ya
If you felt restricted on weight watchers or were hungry you just weren't doing it correctly. You have to build your meals around zero point foods to boost your calories up as well. I did WW for years and lost a good amount of weight. I prefer the SS method though. :)
What do you put on cabbage and other vegetables, flavored vinegars ?
Hi Karen. I have a video on how I make that called Braised Red Cabbage. It's a recipe in the Instant Pot. Check it out. It's pretty simple to make and is really flavorful.
New subscriber here!!!
Welcome!!
I guess carrots are not a starch? Great clip and I used to live in Phx a couple of years back.
On the McDougall protocols, carrots are not a starch, that is correct. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PlantBasedDads Thanks for your answer. I'm having a hard time getting a clear answer if beets(the red bulb only, raw) is non-starch. I'm still plugging away at this diet.
Do you exercise along with this diet? Or is it just sticking to the diet and following the rules?
Hi Ali. I was walking 4 miles a day during this.
@@PlantBasedDads Thank you! Sorry for the late response, only just saw the reply.
I love the Starch Solution and I wish I could eat this way but unfortunately I have very bad adrenal fatigue which messes up my blood sugar with all the carbs. When I eat high carb/low fat, it makes me very tired. Gotta heal these adrenals first.
Wow, I have never heard of Whole Foods affecting anyones diet negatively. But, I am not familiar with Adrenal Fatigue in any way. Yes, if thats the case, then you gotta make yourself healthy of course.
Hey Love, I had severe adrenal fatigue a few years ago. I recommend you take Gaia Adrenal Nightly Restore. It's liquid extract of herbs to heal your adrenals. I wasn't able to eat carbs without feeling like I would faint and was having severe panic attacks, severe fatique sleeping sometimes 18 hours per day, etc and after just 1 night of taking Gaia Adrenal Nightly Restore, I was able to eat carbs the next day and was functional. It took about a year to heal and I had to stay on the herbs every night or else my symptoms would come back if I skipped a day or 2. The most healing is in the first month but then that last bit of healing is very very slow. After that, I was able to stop taking the herbs and was fine. No other brand of herbs worked except Gaia's which is liquid extract of the highest quality. Huge difference. Hope this helps!
Athena Alexander, wow! Thank you so much for this information! I will definitely try it out! 💕
@@Jewlz4ever you're welcome :)
Congrats on your progress thus far! Your transformation is so inspiring!!! All the best as you go for the next 30! :)
Thank you so much!! I am going to give it my all. After that I can go back to eating nuts, seeds and avocados! Those are my favorites!
I lost 25 lbs in 2 months from just eating a healthy balanced diet. I didn't have to cut out any food groups. I added more plants to my diet. Its called a flexitarian diet.
Yes, flexitarian diets can be really helpful
It's called being an omnivore.
@@Gutherland 😂
Soooo encouraged by your video and success....i have a question that no one that I've asked has answered 😏.....is it normal to not be able to consume a large portion during my meals? After a small portion of the 50/50 I cant even force myself to eat more and I practice IF so I don't eat until 2pm daily and literally full from one meal til about 6pm then I close my window at 8pm
If that works for you, that is great. There is no minimum to eat.
Ok but did you try intermittent fasting on weight watchers for a more true comparison? Intermittent fasting is very helpful for weight loss regardless of what you consume. My understanding anyway.
Hi Karen. Yes, I did intermittent fasting on WW too. The problem with WW was that I was still always hungry so I would snack when I shouldn't. I did lose 13lbs on WW but I gained it all back the same year. That was 3 years ago. The different on this diet was that I did not get hungry between meals because the whole food starchy carbs really filled me up. Thats what cause me to stick with this one. I loved going to WW. I loved the people at the meeting and I loved everyone else about it. I just couldn't stick to the limited calories.
How does this plate method translate to a breakfast dish like oatmeal?
Oatmeal is great for breakfast on the starch solution, Just pair it with a fruit on the side and your are good to go. When I do eat breakfast, I eat buckwheat and I try and get my fruit in for the day at that meal.
This is awesome. One of the reasons I didn't stick with the vegan diet was because I noticed I was packing on the pounds quickly. I've struggled with my weight as vegetarian over the years but I noticed it quicker as vegan. I will definitely give this a try.
Hi Ms. Sassy (Love it!!). The only way you could gain weight as a vegan is by eating foods with fat. Vegan "food" is just as fattening as standard American diet food if you are eating vegan burgers, vegan pizza, etc. You have to eat whole food. Thats a huge problem with vegan food now, its just as bad for you as meat based food. I gained 50lbs as a vegetarian, all from cheese and dairy. If you follow The Starch Solution, prepare you're meals ahead of time and eat just whole food, plant based meals, you will drop weight. We have a Facebook group called "Plant Based Dads Starch Solution Enthusiasts". If you are on Facebook, please join. It just just me and a lot of others sharing our meals for the day, talking about what works for us and what doesn't work for us and supporting each other on this way of eating. You will really get a good feel for how others are managing on the plan and it's a lot of fun. We would love to have you. Think about joining us. It is a private group so whatever is posted in the group stays in the group. Send me a join request from FB and i'll get it approved.
@@PlantBasedDads awesome! I just sent a request.