Love the way you just started giving the tips immediately and no wasting time , that's the way to gain audience well done lovely lady , great advise keep up the good work ! 👍🏻
I agree! Thank you for not doing a big pretentious, self-aggrandizing preamble. We just want info, not a Hollywood production with a wanna-be-Diva!! Great job! Thanks for not wasting our time!
Another important thing to remember is the hunger feeling applies to being thirsty also. If you're feeling hungry your body could be telling you that you're actually thirsty and not really wanting food.
One of my secret weapons is hummus. Eating raw broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots is painful but add hummus and I'm all over it! Also baked wedges of sweet potato. If you focus on healthy food that is ALSO filling (plenty of fiber, fats), it makes it easier.
One of my tricks is tiny bites. I take a small bite or eat things like popcorn one piece at a time. If I chew up a tiny bite, it fills my mouth with as much flavor as a big bite, but tiny bites make treats last longer and gives your stomach time to recognize that it's no longer empty, so the "stop eating" message gets to your brain before you've eaten too much. Smaller bites slow me down, so a bag of popcorn lasts an hour instead of 10 minutes, then I have the indulgence need satiated, because I just sat and snacked for a hour!
This is why I've switched to trying to eat with mainly chopsticks at home! Not only is it forcing tiny bites, but I'm not great with them so it definitely slows me down lol.
I switched from candy bars to dates. Dates have quite a bit of sugar but also lots of nutrition. Keeping hand held 5 lb weights at my desk has increased my muscle tone. I use them while watching youtube or when I'm in zoom meetings (with the camera off!). Thanks Kallie for all your tips!
I started eating primarily whole foods after my first baby was born. Now 10 years and 3 babies later, I weigh 20 pounds less than I did before motherhood. As you said, weight is not the best measure of health. But I feel better and know that I'm healthier than I was before. Another tip is to expand your palate. Try different spices. Cardamom in coffee adds a sweetness and reduces the need for sugar. Onion powder, paprika, and thyme on potatoes eliminates the need for ketchup or sour cream. And don't be afraid to give healthy, varied foods to your kids. My kids eat kale chips, curry, sushi, jambalaya... almost anything! They've always just eaten what we eat, so it's not weird to them.
I changed my eating habit over the course of 2020. That was my New Year's resolution, not a goal weight. As of Nov. 28 I have lost 56 pounds and gone down 5 sizes, but most importantly, I have established good eating habits.
Awesome suggestions! I used nearly every one of these to lose the 60 pounds I put on in college. The most important thing I did - other than going to the gym - was to remember that I didn't need to binge on or even eat junk food right now because it would still be there tomorrow and next week and next year... The world wasn't suddenly going to run out of chocolate!
"remember that I didn't need to binge on or even eat junk food right now because it would still be there tomorrow and next week and next year... The world wasn't suddenly going to run out of chocolate!" I needed this reminder lol
Yes! Smart. I've been doing almost all of these tips too and I lost 103 lbs in one year and have kept it off for 8mos so far. 👍😉💗 And yeah those chips are for real like crack LOL. 😂
@@rebecca5521 thanks 😊 but unfortunately I’ve gained 30 lbs back over the past 2 years.. 🤦🏼♀️😑 but it’s whatever.. between my daughter almost dying of blood loss die to severe UC and having type 1 diabetes plus while she was getting a blood transfusion in the hospital my dad died of a heart attack in his living room and Covid-19.. just idc a whole lot atm.. but I’m still doing yoga just eating more calories than I should be. 😕 I’m going to work on this and hopefully get back to eating OMAD! 🙏🏻
Great tips. I lost 40lbs by just watching my portions and eating whole foods first. If I wanted chips (and I agree - I will totally eat the whole bag of sour cream and onion ruffles) then I would eat an apple first. If I didn’t want the apple than clearly I was eating for some reason other than hunger. If I ate the apple and still wanted the chips, I would have a handful. Removing the idea that any food was bad was also helpful. Food is food, but I prefer to choose the one that will fuel my body better than others.
Nourishing Parenting I really like the idea of removing the label of “bad” food, but simply choosing better food. I probably didn’t sum that up well, but anyway, what you said really made sense to me and I think it will help me. So much of it is mental. Thank you!
@Audge Podge 🙏 Bless you in recovery....It is a hard addiction - you can 100% stop using alcohol or drugs. Food? You can’t. Keep up the healthy eating!👍😍🥦
Such a great idea. Totally simple way to decide if you are eating for hunger vs eating for any other reason. I think a pear works too.....for those of us who hate getting apple rind stuck in our teeth.
I add a cup of lettuce or raw spinach to every plate I make. It's nutritious and filling and really makes it look and feel like you are eating so much more with almost no calories. I also make sandwiches, tacos and wraps out of lettuce, cabbage, collards, chard... any sizeable green leaves that will hold fillings. Greens!
Great ideas. Portion control is everything; I allow myself to eat anything I want, but only half of it. I only have one quibble with your recommendations. No one ever got fat eating salad dressing. Just make sure you have more salad than dressing. And, avoid low-fat/low-cal dressings. They tend to be really unhealthy and full of sugar. ~ Lisa
I started doing the smaller plate option 6 months ago along with exercise & I have lost over 75lbs. When it comes to eating out or at home, I like to eat for 1-2mins, then rest for 5mins. Repeat until I finish eating, it takes time but you get fuller faster. These are really great tips to use in my everyday life, thank you ❤
Monk fruit is a great alternative to white sugar. Sourdough bread is easy to make at home so you know the simple ingredients that are in it. Since becoming gluten intolerant and having a diabetic husband, we’ve learned to change our diet. Proud of my husband for reversing his diabetes through diet! And we also only eat off the salad plates😉
I use small dishes to eat (salad plates, coffee cups as ice cream and soup bowls, etc) and my boyfriend ALWAYS makes fun of me for it. But like you, I lost 30 lbs about 7 years ago and haven’t gained it back. I’m not starving either.
I’ve been teased for using small dishes, but I have stayed a reasonable weight because of this (and usually the teasing has been fairly good-natured though sometimes a little aggravating). Another thing I do which I catch slack for is leaving a small portion some food and then getting scoffs for this, but our bodies are not waste bins, and I will finish the “two bites” I saved later when I am hungry. I used to have the “clean plate” mentality growing up, and I was overweight because of it. Power to you doing what you sense is good for your body.
Before the 80’s most dinner plates were sized like a what we consider a salad plate. Visually the smaller plates tricks us into thinking that we are getting the same amount of food as before. Whereas the modern dinner plates with a regular serving makes us think we are not getting enough food. I got rid of my everyday dishes during one of my moves about 5 years ago and picked up some salad plates I liked. Definitely helps with portion control, as does either measuring or weighing your food.
It's so strange. My husband maintains his weight, but only tends to eat one or two meals a day and they are HUGE. I eat several 3-4 a day and they are much smaller. I lost 40 lbs and have kept it off for two years. I use a lot of the tips she mentioned here, as well. I cut out liquid calories almost entirely.
Great tips. There are other options than small plastic bags for you to portion out your snacks in. There are small reusable containers, better for the environment and less cost in the long run🙂
Oh my goodness - watching this years later, but this is exactly what I did to lose 65 lbs. It truly is a lifestyle change and was never about a "diet". I am always satisfied and never feel deprived. I included 4-5 days of exercise too, but that was more to get my body healthy and strong. I am at my ideal body weight and I feel great.
These are really honest healthy eating ideas! Thank you for relevant content for all age groups. I'm 73 and your video gave me a good grounding in the basics. Also good you reinforced portion control. Thank you! See you next time! ❤️ Suzy
Without even noticing a real difference...I watched your video and found myself thinking about what you said. Just the night after watching, I drank something with No sugar, instead of soda! I had grapes 🍇 before dinner and I put less sugar in my coffee this morning! I am going to give it a real try. Thank you
Elly Dydekova I so agree. I have been trying to find motivation for losing weight, I'm currently at the highest it's ever been, and I've never been able to stick to any diet I've ever tried. Also my BP keeps increasing, and the medicine just isn't lowering it. And after rekindling our relationship after he had a heart attack, I'll be moving in with my ex-husband and it's really important that I encourage him to eat much healthier. He's only 37, I need him around for a while! It's very daunting and overwhelming, but I think these tips seem really doable. I really hope maybe after we get used to these tricks, we can step it up even more. Thank you Kallie, first time viewer turned subscriber! AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING BABY BOY!! What a blessing, I send you best wishes on good health and enduring happiness 👪👣🍼💙
When I was still on a Pringles binge, I left them in the cup holder in the car. That way, I was inherently limited to when and how often they were around. If I absolutely wanted some when I was home, I had to walk across the yard to get to them first. The empties then became the "garbage can" for the car.
Great tips! To quell my craving for something crunchy, I eat raw veggies - faves are sugar snap peas and red peppers. If needed, add a scoop of hummus. Can't beat it!
I'm glad you're not overbearing and giving advice and you've never experienced anything. I trust you more that you lost weight, that you were messy, because then it sends a picture that it is possible for us who become it. You are a real inspiration. And yes, a hamburger without bread is not a hamburger, haha (burger is so delicious). Sorry, English is not my native language.
Great tips. I've lost 50 lbs over the past year just by eating only when I'm hungry. I was eating 3 meals a day & most of the time, at one of those meals, I really wasn't hungry. I started eating bfast, a snack around noon if I'm hungry & maybe a snack in afternoon if I don't eat one at noon. And a healthy homemade meal for dinner. No pre packaged meals or foods. I eat anything I want & I eat it in moderation. Buy small cups of ice cream instead of half a gal. You have great tips. It's really silly for me since I'm not up as early or quite as active as I once was. Not rushing around using calories. That's what retirement does, a slower pace but still active. Mary
That's awesome! I actually eat more often now but usually just smaller snacks. It helps prevent me from getting TOO hungry and then eating too big of a meal. I guess that should have been another one of my tricks, haha!
murphy1384 Yes!! I’ve also lost over 20 pounds back in high school by only eating when I’m hungry! I think many of us are used to hearing that we have to eat a big meal just because it’s a certain time of day and we “should” do it.... but just like deer who roam around, they only eat when they’re hungry! It really eliminates all the snacking and bored eating I was doing too!!
Prepping a lot of fresh veggies all at once so they’re easy to grab and go has helped me. I also snack plan as part of meal planning. That way I can have the variety in the house. There’s nothing worse at snacky moments than to have only one type of snack in the house and be craving something else.
Great and accurate tips! I did this a few year’s ago and list 25 pounds. But I see the weight creeping back in...more comfort foods (BREAD!) during this pandemic, I think. But you’ve held inspire me to get back to smart choices. And the Daily Harvest! I know your coupon is probably no longer good, but I will try them; I think they could even be a lunch substitute. Thank you, Kallie!!
It's hard for me because I think big bright plates are beautiful, just as an aestetic, but I try to view half the plate as the food part and the other half as the handle.
I LOVE videos like yours. Eating healthy and in a sociable way is still possible! I hope this wave of eating disorders stops soon and we as a culture start eating consciously again. Thank you for being a sound voice in the croud.
I kinda follow the same plan, but I’ve been so off my habits these past few days. You’re such an inspiration, Kallie! I can’t wait to get back on track. ❤️
Good tips for sure.ost of them I've already used and they've definitely worked, some are new and I'll give em a try. Thanks for being real, and I love the point about balance. I think that it true health
Sound advice. My husband is a Cookie Monster. I've always avoided processed stuff. No more store bought cookies for him. I bake his favourites so no preservatives & other junk. They are not only way healthier but you can buy a lot of from scratch supplies compared to a few boxes of store bought cookies.
My husband LOVES cookies too. I make a big batch of cookie dough and stick it in the freezer, that way he can make 1-2 cookies at night and neither of us are making homemade dough every week OR buying the processed stuff :)
Cookies ....small jar of peanut butter, 1 egg, 3/4 -1 cup sugar. Mix egg and sugar well, mix into the peanut butter....stir just past when you think it's mixed. Form into balls....mash with fork into classic cross hatch pattern. Bake at 375 for about 8 to 10 mins.
I have noticed this video in my feed for awhile. I had never clicked on it because I thought that the before picture looked much healthier than the after pic. Maybe others are feeling the same as I was? Just feedback for raising your views. You’re beautiful. Glad I finally did watch. Thank you for sharing some really sound advice.
If you changing your eating habits to be more healthy, get used to that first and then add exercise. It will be a lot easier to stick to healthy habits instead of trying to do it all at once. Also, when you’re ready to add exercise, only watching your guilty pleasure shows when simply walking on the treadmill or using elliptical can help with motivation lol. I’m down 15lbs in 6 months, it’s about changing how you live and not giving up💜
You mentioned watching fats, but I think many people mistakenly think that dietary fat, makes us fat, but really sugar, empty calories like those found in so many carbs make us gain weight. Good fats, like avocados, those found in some coconut products, salmon, walnuts and such are so important! Thank you for this video, love your tips! Very sensible!
I went to Walmart and got a package of 42 Mainstay portion control containers for only $8, and it is labeled/color coded for protein, fruit, veggies, etc. I was told it was a dupe for a super expensive meal prep set, which is a plus! All I do is portion out my food for lunch or dinner (3/4c protein, 2c veggies, 1c fruit for dessert) and it keeps me satisfied for a long time! I always thought I would need more food than what is in those containers, but it it fills you up a lot better than you think! It’s my secret to not over eating 😉
Hello I just found this video and I am so happy that you shared it my 12-year-old darling daughter and I are working on eating healthier together and this just made the most sense and I love how you kept a straight face when you were talking about the sour cream cheddar chips because you’re absolutely correct and I’m going to try that salad plate instead of dinner plate because we’re currently looking to change the dinnerware in our kitchen
Love the plate size suggestion. Over the last 50ish years, our dinner plates have become much bigger and I think you're absolutely right. Bigger plate = bigger portion. I don't diet either. I have in laws that do and they don't get why I don't have to. Next time someone mentions it, I'm going to show them this video. A lot of these things I already do, but couldn't properly articulate other than saying that I eat everything in moderation. I love the snack before you go out thing too! I do that, except before sushi because, give me all the sushi! Lol.
Great tips. My husband and I cut out oils and most unnecessary sugar. Most people are born addicted to sugar since about 80% of food has sugar in it. We're not super strict about it, we still have candy and I make cookies sometimes. But we try to get sugar free/low sugar foods as much as possible. Or stick to natural sugars like what's in fruit or whole foods. I used to fry tortillas in vegetable oil for his tacos, but he was always sluggish afterwards and got heartburn. Now I use real butter or lard for cooking and he and I have our energy back. Not only that, but we don't have much digestive problems or heartburn anymore. We're not not very strict, but we also do interminute fasting (meaning skipping breakfast and no snacks after dinner). This allows our food to actually digest before we actually eat again. It seriously helped me. I couldn't eat a enough at meals and was hungry again an hour or two after eating because I wasn't able to digest my food enough before eating again. It also really helped my food cravings. We just feel so much better.
I've been trying to change my outlook on food and eating healthier. I've also been eating at a calorie deficit. One thing I realised I'd that by eating healthy and whole foods, I can still eat a tone of food and actually feel full while still staying under a calorie limit. For instance, a pan seared chicken thigh and a cup of green beans with an apple is around 350 calories, which is not only perfect for a lunch, but I feel full for hours after. Eating a calorie deficit to for weight loss does not have to be unhealthy or unpleasant at all. Just something from my experience! Hope it helps someone!
Julz K Yep! I'm trying to do a mostly whole food diet. One thing that helps is to get a REALLY good non-stick skillet. I have a ceramic one and I don't need to use any oil. If you want to saute vegetables then just add a bit of water. That alone will save you a bunch of calories.
Callie I watch one of your videos where you started day off getting up early drinking water then your coffee n got your son up n made him breakfast and took him to daycare. In that video you flashed one of your dinner plates and it was wow! You also mention roasted lemon broccoli which sounds yummy! Could you share a few dinner recipes so we could get and idea of how you've incorporated your tips into real everyday life? Absolutely LOVE your channel and as always can't til your next new video!❤️💕🥰
There are some pretty awesome silicone baggies you can get that arent disposable. They make littlr snack size ones too. Just if you'd like to cut down on your plastic consumption (yay for saving the environment!)
I use tiny glass or pba free bowls with lids. I snack out of them at home and an work. It really does help limit how much you eat. Unless it's chips. They are my weakness. I can refill that tiny a bowl a lot of times!
@@ktee6370 I do that too but they usually rip after a couple of uses. Sometimes the zipper seal ones last longer but the silicone ones are just 100000x more durable (and expensive lol)
I think it's great if you can afford $8 for a smoothie. Perhaps if you're already eating out regularly or do the daily Starbucks thing, no big deal. But for someone like me who cooks 90% of the time, I would never spend that much. Come to my house and I'll make you a smoothie for $2 and you'll leave richer and you'll have great conversation as well:). Lol
It is pricey but if I were to buy all of those ingredients I probably would be losing money because I tend to not be able to consume it all before it spoils. That’s one way to look at the price aspect.
I'm not alone in that thought! I thought dang I can spend that much money and stock my pantry and make a mess load at home. A lot more than 3 for $25 after her code lol
Tend to agree. Portion out your smoothie ingredients into ziploc bags, stick them in the freezer, and then pull them out when you need them and blend it up with milk of choice. But I do agree that having pre-made healthy stuff helps. I just choose Larabars.
I really love this video. When wanting to lose weight and eat healthier it is easy to create eating disorder habits, something I did when i was really down and anxious... counting calories and micromanaging meals when you have bad mental health can be really dangerous... i realized what i was doing in time but it could have ended badly... i am trying to feel less anxious over food and these tips are really good. So, thank you for showing a healthy view on healthy eating habits, both good for your body and mind ♡
I do the same thing with processed food. I try to eat the most “whole” thing, and as someone who knows what they’re taking about, it’s actually a great tip. It’s much better for you to eat whole things, than eating something that claims to be healthy but has been processed the heck out off
I changed my eating habits in 2008 and lost a lot of weight. I have kept it off even though 2 pregnancies. Eating healthy, portion control, drinking water, and exercising have been what works for me.
You're so right. I've stopped eating candy and bread everyday. Now I only allow myself to eat a cookie or healthy bread here and there. I've started to eat when I'm hungry and sometimes fast during the morning. I've lost 10 pounds and still going down with no exercise(I've always walked about 20 mins to work) just the change in eating habits. I'm so happy 🤗
You're "shocked" by this video? That's a pretty bold statement. You're shocked that this person is actually a human being and has organic problems like the rest of us?
@@Hollypenopepper People are weird. Never make assumptions about anyone, as a rule. Any thin person you see may have been obese, once. Nobody is born "perfect".
This is by far one of your best videos. I didn't even mind the advertised item, since it was done quickly and wasn't the entire focus of the video. Well done and good tips.
I lost 155 lbs and kept it off for over a year now. I don't count calories, I eat fat, and I AVOID SUGAR and keep my carbs 20g or lower everyday. I ALSO fast, eating once a day only on refeeds, and do a minimum 48hr Snake Diet fast every week.
What works for me and my family: cooking simple but healthy meals at home 6 days a week, organic fruits, veggies, and white meats, drinking lots of water instead of soda, fat free milk or almond milk, fruit and veggie smoothies, portion control, eating heavy meals during the day and something light for dinner. I do find that not eating after 6:30 pm, perhaps fruit and water, is very helpful! We love to exercise so that allows us to have pizza and snacks on the weekend! Great information! Thank you!
I poo-pooed intermittent fasting at first, started doing it because a colleague mentioned her doctor recommending it for her. Her current health issues are similar to what is genetically prevalent in my family, so I just started doing it. Dropped about 20 lbs without doing more than limiting my eating window. Not only is there not enough hours to pack in as much food, but eventually you gravitate toward better things. If in a rush for dinner, I'll toss eggs and broccoli together instead of, say, pasta with broccoli or (my weakness) Rice a Roni.
Salad plate trick is one I’ve used with success too. Also, drinking a glass of water before a meal starts to make my body feel full quicker where I don’t eat until I feel full and then 20 minutes after eating feeling stuffed.
Sour cream and onion potato chips ARE like crack, you nailed it! I’m getting myself back to healthy eating again, and your tips are great. I also use the My Fitness Pal app and track my food. It seems like it would be time consuming, but it’s not, and it really keeps me on track. Great video, thank you!
I find this video sooo soothing to the ears because it's not a rigid regimen that needs to be followed for weight loss! You're so right abt the "diet" factor being so constraining! I hate it too! Thanks for sharing this! You rock! 😘❤️😘
I caught myself drinking like 5 cans of soda a day and I knew that I needed to substitute the carbonation because that’s my favorite part of soda. So now I keep seltzer around instead and it has worked great. Satisfies the carbonation and “cool summer drink” craving but I know that I’m not completely harming my body with extreme amounts of sugar and God knows what else. Seltzer takes some getting used to, but now I love it. Also the eating before dining out tip is genius! Plus it will stretch your money a bit because you can eat half your meal and save half for lunch the next day!
JP M I haven’t tried Zevia but i’ll def look into it! I usually just drink my seltzer as is but it’s flavored. Like polar’s seltzerade or la croix. But sometimes I’ll mix it with juice or add some kind of fresh squeezed fruit. So that’s probably good an option for someone who is trying to get used to seltzer.
I'm glad you know about making your own dressings with olive oil. Using that or avocado oil is much better, because soybean oil and vegetable oil (most commonly used) create a ton of inflammation on the body.
One of my tips is that when i go out to eat and i don’t want to eat too much, I’ll wear clothes that are tight fitting especially around my stomach (like tight jeans/belt/tight dress) because that’ll make sure i wont eat too much coz my stomach will bloat and my clothes will hurt lol! But I definitely feel full so i’m not really depriving myself from food, im just eating exactly what my stomach can take! Same thing at home, if i feel like i want to cut down a little, I’ll wear uncomfy pj bottoms for a few days to make it less comfortable to go on one of my crazy midnight feasts, and surely i go to bed feeling much lighter, with just the amount of food that i need. 😊
Thanks! I have gained 30 pounds these last 2 years. Ugh! I have to change things. I go to food for comfort and stress management. Not a good plan.... And every night I think, " tomorrow I will eat less or no carbs, no sugar..." But then the morning comes and I blow it - everyday! I like your method. Don't diet. Just concentrate on changing a few things and if I blow it, just change some things on the next meal or snack. I think way to much about food. It is a bad hobby! I will try some of your ideas. Thankyou!
With the salad plate vs. dinner plate discussion, the same goes for meal prep containers. I feel like when I use a proper sized tupperware container to meal prep, I'm more likely to give myself a realistic portion. If I have a bigger container, I feel the need to fill it up, thus giving myself more than I can actually eat. Waste of food, waste of money, and waste of extra meals I could be making
Can I just I love you? 3 seconds in and I'm love. Loads of my friends and family all diet and ask how my diet is going when I say no to a soda, a cookie or something of the like. My answer is always "I don't know. I don't really do diets since I never stick to them."
From what I was told if you eat some protein with your carbs/bread you will stay fuller longer because the protein slows the sugar/fat release of carbs (at least that's what the nurse/dietician from the diabetes place told me)
Heather Bowron my dad will sometimes eat a good amount of peanut butter after consuming sugar. Or he will take a good walk to burn off almost as soon as he eats it. Also Broccoli helps to keep blood sugar down. About 2 cups a day will help keep it down. Again, also, adding unsweetened cocoa powder to your coffee will help keep blood sugar down. My dad does these things to avoid high blood sugar and possibly type 2 diabetes. My grandpa also started doing this and has noticed a HUGE difference when my grandma checks his blood sugar. Try to also talk 30 minute walks, maybe everyday or at least 3 times a week. Just walking is enough exercise to loose a little weight, burn sugar, and it isn't so hard on your joints.
Fat also slows the sugar release, like protein does. So whether you eat a plain piece of bread or an apple, your blood sugar will spike and then crash. If you have some fat and/or protein with it, then the sugar conversion is more gradual and you will feel satisfied longer and skip the low blood sugar crash.
Do you exercise at all? Or are you the kind of person that's rarely sitting during the day? I've been eating like this for the last 15 years (since my late 20s) and I'm still not as thin as you are. I've also been working a desk job my whole adulthood which I'm know is terrible for my health. I find if i dont keep active the weight packs on quickly. I really like your videos, they get to the point and provide great info.
I have been doing the same thing with fruit. I have a sweet tooth and if I keep fresh fruit in my refrigerator, I am more apt to eat that than something like ice cream. I have also switch to water. I will have coffee in the morning and then nothing but water the rest of the day. Great tips.
The Gold Project I learned about chocolate oatmeal yesterday. Just cook up the old-fashioned oats then add a heaping teaspoon of 100% dark cocoa. I added some walnuts, cashews, honey, and some strawberries and raspberries and a pinch of salt. I also added some cinnamon and nutmeg but the chocolate was too strong to taste it. Lol. It....was interesting. I think using a nut butter instead of whole nuts would have worked better. I also have a tiny sweet tooth so I was sick of chocolate halfway through. Lol. But if someone has a really strong chocolate craving, this would be a very healthy way to satisfy that. :)
I am not sure why I just found this video. Probably because this is when I need it. I have been on a very restrictive diet that is not sustainable for me. Bless you!!
I take my coffee with whole milk and sugar, but only have one cup a day. Interesting what you said about bread. If I have a slice of homemade sourdough bread with a little butter and honey, jam or Nutella, I’ll be full till the early afternoon. If however I have a fruit salad or yoghurt with nuts and berries etc. I’ll be very hungry after about 2.5 seconds of finishing it... 😅
Good tips!!! I do some of them already, ….using a salad plate, taking water wherever I go once I left my water in the car and went in and my granddaughter said” where’s your water grandma” lol Love your videos, very inspiring
I love all your ideas! Sometimes when I crave those Ruffles sour cream and cheddar “crack chips,” I add a few to a bowl with raw almonds. I get the taste of the chips while also eating something a little more healthy, or berries with chocolate chips!
The baggy trick is great! I sub honey for sugar (honey is actually good for you) Also, you don't have to give up "cream" in your coffee, just use alternative milk😊
Many good tips here, but I'll mention that fat is not something to be feared. Even the government has now admitted fat is not a macro nutrient to be afraid of. Plus, it fills you up better and leads to eating less overall. Fat is also nutrient-rich and is needed by every cell in the body.
Those smoothies look fantastic!! We like to pull out all our goodies (frozen fruits, dates, spinach, etc) and put the combinations we like together into baggies to be stored in the freezer. In the morning when we want a smoothie we just pick a baggie and add Coconut water, (And usually Protein Powder, Cinnamon or whatever we want that's easy) and presto - a delicious smoothie! This is such a great video! I love that your suggestions are practical and not extreme. Thank you, Kallie! ;)
Additional water hack: Get a washable mug with a straw. I have two from my hospital that I trade out. Keep one full at your desk. I'm more likely to sip if it's right there. Also: Snapware is amazing, and they have small containers you can use for travel snacks. Less plastic and more durable (we have a moderate sized one in the diaper bag for Cheerio's). They are heavier, though.
These are all very well but hard to do when you live with your parents.. My mum calls me out for my weight yet she is the one who is providing me with food, somehow it doesn't occur to her that having oven chips with every meal might not be so healthy
Can you take a healthy cooking class with your mother, or offer to cook a few meals so she won't have to? My son at 10 asked me to teach him how to cook. Don't use your mom as an excuse!
Emotionally and mentally abusive parents are difficult to live with. (I speak from experience.) Count down the days to moving out, cooking what you want for yourself, and feeling better about all of it!
To me you look like the kind of person who was born slim, has always been slim and will always be slim. I was surprised to find out that isn’t the case. Thanks for the great tips and the realistic approach!
I have been doing a modified fasting and I love it. I eat in an 8 hour block and I feel like I make better choices, feel more full and stay within my calories.
Going to school Monday through Friday helps so much with eating only when I’m hungry. I eat breakfast and then pack a healthy lunch with some almonds, protein bars, fresh fruit, and maybe yogurt. It actually fills me and never makes me feel sick or gross. I also carry around water every where I go and I’ve found I’m much more hydrated and feel less hungry. I used to feel so hungry all of the time when really I was just dehydrated. Great tips. :)
ok LITERLLY LOVE i've been putting off trying to work on this but didnt know where to start cause i was afraid the tips would be crap. But these seem VERY GOOD thanks for helping me
Almond milk? Gross. I bet it doesn't change the consistency even close to what actual cream does. I use organic half and half and I don't worry about little things like cream in my coffee. Life is too short to be worrying about petty BS like that.
@@Hollypenopepper Almond milk is literally not gross it's clean, natural, perfect for people who want its creamy taste and healthy so it's great in coffee :) I really like sweetened almond milk but I love other dairy free milks and creamers in my coffee too. It's amazing and makes my coffee creamy. You can have your preference but don't try to make it a fact when it's really not just because you are annoyed with other people enjoying life and their coffee without dairy. I don't understand your pettiness.
I eat everything But started cooking everything I eat and only eat out when I'm hanging out with work colleagues or friends once meal a week to once a month. However I have stopped buying crisps and junk food because I've loaded my grocery shopping with nuts, seeds and fruits and it's like I need to finish them or that's my money wasted. I also thought part of healthy eating was eating three meals a day as I just used to eat lunch and dinner... I started eating breakfast (very light, protein bar, fruit or oatmeal and fruit) then noticed I stopped eating dinner and food was going to waste... I've stopped planning for three meals a day/7 days a week haha. I plan for 7 Light breakfasts, and 10 main meals, which I can eat anytime during the week. I've also stopped buying sweets so often, because dried fruits and fruits are full of sugar too but are nutritionally denser than sweets... I don't eat past 8pm, I've stopped ordering takeaway so much because I'm following the FODMAP plan and foods under the O category make me bloat and feel uncomfortable... Which is why I used to feel like I'd been punched in the stomach after eating Chinese takeaway 30 mins to bedtime. I've been making my own versions of takeaway food... But I know what's in it and it's cheaper. However... I still don't exercise XD... one change at a time I guess XD
Great tips. Fat is easy to overconsume and often hidden and not enjoyed intentionally. Also, the simple carbs vs complex carbs makes a huge difference. I am working on being more intentional about enjoying 1 slice of good quality bread instead of more than I need or lame old store bread. I also try to always sit to eat. Distracted eating causes me to overeat and I dont actually enjoy the flavours when Im standing and distracted.
I freeze 72% to 85% dark chocolate. Hard to over eat it if it's frozen. And just generally getting to great chocolate skips stupid waxy sugary chocolate.
Love the way you just started giving the tips immediately and no wasting time , that's the way to gain audience well done lovely lady , great advise keep up the good work ! 👍🏻
Yessss!!! I agree!
You got that right!
Yessss!!!!
I agree! Thank you for not doing a big pretentious, self-aggrandizing preamble. We just want info, not a Hollywood production with a wanna-be-Diva!! Great job! Thanks for not wasting our time!
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Another important thing to remember is the hunger feeling applies to being thirsty also. If you're feeling hungry your body could be telling you that you're actually thirsty and not really wanting food.
One of my secret weapons is hummus. Eating raw broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots is painful but add hummus and I'm all over it!
Also baked wedges of sweet potato. If you focus on healthy food that is ALSO filling (plenty of fiber, fats), it makes it easier.
One of my tricks is tiny bites. I take a small bite or eat things like popcorn one piece at a time. If I chew up a tiny bite, it fills my mouth with as much flavor as a big bite, but tiny bites make treats last longer and gives your stomach time to recognize that it's no longer empty, so the "stop eating" message gets to your brain before you've eaten too much. Smaller bites slow me down, so a bag of popcorn lasts an hour instead of 10 minutes, then I have the indulgence need satiated, because I just sat and snacked for a hour!
This is why I've switched to trying to eat with mainly chopsticks at home! Not only is it forcing tiny bites, but I'm not great with them so it definitely slows me down lol.
Popcorn with chopstick? Challenge accepted!!!
In each meal, I try to allow myself one big bite as a treat, then tiny bites after that.
People make fun of me for this. But it works wonders.
@@shanmayy Soup with chopsticks? 😆
I switched from candy bars to dates. Dates have quite a bit of sugar but also lots of nutrition. Keeping hand held 5 lb weights at my desk has increased my muscle tone. I use them while watching youtube or when I'm in zoom meetings (with the camera off!). Thanks Kallie for all your tips!
I started eating primarily whole foods after my first baby was born. Now 10 years and 3 babies later, I weigh 20 pounds less than I did before motherhood. As you said, weight is not the best measure of health. But I feel better and know that I'm healthier than I was before.
Another tip is to expand your palate. Try different spices. Cardamom in coffee adds a sweetness and reduces the need for sugar. Onion powder, paprika, and thyme on potatoes eliminates the need for ketchup or sour cream. And don't be afraid to give healthy, varied foods to your kids. My kids eat kale chips, curry, sushi, jambalaya... almost anything! They've always just eaten what we eat, so it's not weird to them.
Great tips! And I totally agree it's not about weight but about being healthy :)
Great ideas!
Great, my 3 and 5 year old will eat cucamber with tomto and any other vegetable.
I changed my eating habit over the course of 2020. That was my New Year's resolution, not a goal weight. As of Nov. 28 I have lost 56 pounds and gone down 5 sizes, but most importantly, I have established good eating habits.
Great job! Wow, that's AMAZING!
Awesome suggestions! I used nearly every one of these to lose the 60 pounds I put on in college. The most important thing I did - other than going to the gym - was to remember that I didn't need to binge on or even eat junk food right now because it would still be there tomorrow and next week and next year... The world wasn't suddenly going to run out of chocolate!
"remember that I didn't need to binge on or even eat junk food right now because it would still be there tomorrow and next week and next year... The world wasn't suddenly going to run out of chocolate!" I needed this reminder lol
Yes! Smart. I've been doing almost all of these tips too and I lost 103 lbs in one year and have kept it off for 8mos so far. 👍😉💗 And yeah those chips are for real like crack LOL. 😂
Wow! Good job 👏 👏👏
That's encouraging....I need to do the same. Way to go!!!
Wow thats awesome! Be careful you stay healthy
@@rebecca5521 thanks 😊 but unfortunately I’ve gained 30 lbs back over the past 2 years.. 🤦🏼♀️😑 but it’s whatever.. between my daughter almost dying of blood loss die to severe UC and having type 1 diabetes plus while she was getting a blood transfusion in the hospital my dad died of a heart attack in his living room and Covid-19.. just idc a whole lot atm.. but I’m still doing yoga just eating more calories than I should be. 😕 I’m going to work on this and hopefully get back to eating OMAD! 🙏🏻
@@rebecca5521 I meant DUE to UC.. she’s alive! Just chronically ill..
Great tips. I lost 40lbs by just watching my portions and eating whole foods first. If I wanted chips (and I agree - I will totally eat the whole bag of sour cream and onion ruffles) then I would eat an apple first. If I didn’t want the apple than clearly I was eating for some reason other than hunger. If I ate the apple and still wanted the chips, I would have a handful. Removing the idea that any food was bad was also helpful. Food is food, but I prefer to choose the one that will fuel my body better than others.
Nourishing Parenting I really like the idea of removing the label of “bad” food, but simply choosing better food. I probably didn’t sum that up well, but anyway, what you said really made sense to me and I think it will help me. So much of it is mental. Thank you!
Nourishing Parenting This is really a good comment. I am going to try this tonight, when I get that hankering for some potato chips. Thank you!
Amazing job!
@Audge Podge 🙏 Bless you in recovery....It is a hard addiction - you can 100% stop using alcohol or drugs. Food? You can’t. Keep up the healthy eating!👍😍🥦
Such a great idea. Totally simple way to decide if you are eating for hunger vs eating for any other reason. I think a pear works too.....for those of us who hate getting apple rind stuck in our teeth.
I add a cup of lettuce or raw spinach to every plate I make. It's nutritious and filling and really makes it look and feel like you are eating so much more with almost no calories. I also make sandwiches, tacos and wraps out of lettuce, cabbage, collards, chard... any sizeable green leaves that will hold fillings. Greens!
I found eating chickpeas helped, when I wanted extra snacks. They are incredibly filling and nutritious. You can have them baked aswell.
As far as the Whole Foods part, I think about how whatever doesn’t have a commercial, it’s generally good for you.
haha! that's perfect!
Julie Nolan
Great tip!!
I'm going to remember that!
Pink Lady apples had a commercial where I live! Oh nooo, those where my favourite.. (jk ;)
Claudia 😂
Good
Point. Also most supermarket food sales are primarily for processed foods.
Eating high fat no sugar has taken off my 30 pounds. I don’t like deprivation either. And I now have boundless energy at age 56.
Great ideas. Portion control is everything; I allow myself to eat anything I want, but only half of it. I only have one quibble with your recommendations. No one ever got fat eating salad dressing. Just make sure you have more salad than dressing. And, avoid low-fat/low-cal dressings. They tend to be really unhealthy and full of sugar. ~ Lisa
I started doing the smaller plate option 6 months ago along with exercise & I have lost over 75lbs. When it comes to eating out or at home, I like to eat for 1-2mins, then rest for 5mins. Repeat until I finish eating, it takes time but you get fuller faster. These are really great tips to use in my everyday life, thank you ❤
Monifa 360 I like your 1-2 mins eat & break for 5mins, repeat till finished, tip! I'm going to try that! ✌
Monifa 360 awesome tip on the 5min wait! Thanks
never thought of that. great idea! will try
Excellent idea! I’m a wolfer….I’m going to try the 1-2 and rest for 5. Thanks!
Monk fruit is a great alternative to white sugar. Sourdough bread is easy to make at home so you know the simple ingredients that are in it. Since becoming gluten intolerant and having a diabetic husband, we’ve learned to change our diet. Proud of my husband for reversing his diabetes through diet! And we also only eat off the salad plates😉
Healty habits are way better and easier than a diet
I use small dishes to eat (salad plates, coffee cups as ice cream and soup bowls, etc) and my boyfriend ALWAYS makes fun of me for it. But like you, I lost 30 lbs about 7 years ago and haven’t gained it back. I’m not starving either.
Omg..i wanna do it like u
I’ve been teased for using small dishes, but I have stayed a reasonable weight because of this (and usually the teasing has been fairly good-natured though sometimes a little aggravating). Another thing I do which I catch slack for is leaving a small portion some food and then getting scoffs for this, but our bodies are not waste bins, and I will finish the “two bites” I saved later when I am hungry. I used to have the “clean plate” mentality growing up, and I was overweight because of it.
Power to you doing what you sense is good for your body.
What's up with men giving their women a hard time for wanting to be healthy?! Haha I think they are just jelly our will power is so strong. XD
Before the 80’s most dinner plates were sized like a what we consider a salad plate. Visually the smaller plates tricks us into thinking that we are getting the same amount of food as before. Whereas the modern dinner plates with a regular serving makes us think we are not getting enough food.
I got rid of my everyday dishes during one of my moves about 5 years ago and picked up some salad plates I liked. Definitely helps with portion control, as does either measuring or weighing your food.
It's so strange. My husband maintains his weight, but only tends to eat one or two meals a day and they are HUGE. I eat several 3-4 a day and they are much smaller. I lost 40 lbs and have kept it off for two years. I use a lot of the tips she mentioned here, as well. I cut out liquid calories almost entirely.
Great tips. There are other options than small plastic bags for you to portion out your snacks in. There are small reusable containers, better for the environment and less cost in the long run🙂
Oh my goodness - watching this years later, but this is exactly what I did to lose 65 lbs. It truly is a lifestyle change and was never about a "diet". I am always satisfied and never feel deprived. I included 4-5 days of exercise too, but that was more to get my body healthy and strong. I am at my ideal body weight and I feel great.
These are really honest healthy eating ideas! Thank you for relevant content for all age groups. I'm 73 and your video gave me a good grounding in the basics. Also good you reinforced portion control. Thank you! See you next time! ❤️ Suzy
These are great tips. No gimmicks, no trendy diets, no weird foods, fasting or cleanses. Very common sense. Thank you!
Without even noticing a real difference...I watched your video and found myself thinking about what you said. Just the night after watching, I drank something with No sugar, instead of soda! I had grapes 🍇 before dinner and I put less sugar in my coffee this morning! I am going to give it a real try. Thank you
This is the first video about healthy eating that I've seen that i actually found motivating and reasonable! Thabk you for sharing!!
Thank you SO much! I'm so glad you think so!
Elly Dydekova I so agree. I have been trying to find motivation for losing weight, I'm currently at the highest it's ever been, and I've never been able to stick to any diet I've ever tried. Also my BP keeps increasing, and the medicine just isn't lowering it. And after rekindling our relationship after he had a heart attack, I'll be moving in with my ex-husband and it's really important that I encourage him to eat much healthier. He's only 37, I need him around for a while! It's very daunting and overwhelming, but I think these tips seem really doable. I really hope maybe after we get used to these tricks, we can step it up even more. Thank you Kallie, first time viewer turned subscriber! AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING BABY BOY!! What a blessing, I send you best wishes on good health and enduring happiness 👪👣🍼💙
Portioning is so key...so never open Pringle’s....cuz no control there...
Buy the mini can.
..which makes me wish I had the big can!
Once you pop you cant stop, they were warning us all along lol
I live pringles too ! I have abstained for years, but I have fond memories.
When I was still on a Pringles binge, I left them in the cup holder in the car. That way, I was inherently limited to when and how often they were around. If I absolutely wanted some when I was home, I had to walk across the yard to get to them first. The empties then became the "garbage can" for the car.
Great tips! To quell my craving for something crunchy, I eat raw veggies - faves are sugar snap peas and red peppers. If needed, add a scoop of hummus. Can't beat it!
I'm glad you're not overbearing and giving advice and you've never experienced anything. I trust you more that you lost weight, that you were messy, because then it sends a picture that it is possible for us who become it. You are a real inspiration. And yes, a hamburger without bread is not a hamburger, haha (burger is so delicious). Sorry, English is not my native language.
Its like a lightbulb went off for me! I feel like I could actually do this...Thank you so much😘😘😘
Great tips. I've lost 50 lbs over the past year just by eating only when I'm hungry.
I was eating 3 meals a day & most of the time, at one of those meals, I really wasn't hungry.
I started eating bfast, a snack around noon if I'm hungry & maybe a snack in afternoon if I don't eat one at noon. And a healthy homemade meal for dinner. No pre packaged meals or foods. I eat anything I want & I eat it in moderation. Buy small cups of ice cream instead of half a gal.
You have great tips.
It's really silly for me since I'm not up as early or quite as active as I once was. Not rushing around using calories.
That's what retirement does, a slower pace but still active.
Mary
That's awesome! I actually eat more often now but usually just smaller snacks. It helps prevent me from getting TOO hungry and then eating too big of a meal. I guess that should have been another one of my tricks, haha!
murphy1384 Yes!! I’ve also lost over 20 pounds back in high school by only eating when I’m hungry! I think many of us are used to hearing that we have to eat a big meal just because it’s a certain time of day and we “should” do it.... but just like deer who roam around, they only eat when they’re hungry! It really eliminates all the snacking and bored eating I was doing too!!
Jenna Hamlet it took me 69 yrs to learn that little bit of wisdom...better late than never...lol
Mary
Hahaha SO true!!!
murphy1384 ,
Prepping a lot of fresh veggies all at once so they’re easy to grab and go has helped me. I also snack plan as part of meal planning. That way I can have the variety in the house. There’s nothing worse at snacky moments than to have only one type of snack in the house and be craving something else.
Great and accurate tips! I did this a few year’s ago and list 25 pounds. But I see the weight creeping back in...more comfort foods (BREAD!) during this pandemic, I think. But you’ve held inspire me to get back to smart choices. And the Daily Harvest! I know your coupon is probably no longer good, but I will try them; I think they could even be a lunch substitute. Thank you, Kallie!!
I just eat everything and anything I want. Just in moderation. Nothing s off limits. Good tip is the plate size.
I will try it too 👍💚
It's hard for me because I think big bright plates are beautiful, just as an aestetic, but I try to view half the plate as the food part and the other half as the handle.
Good information.
I LOVE videos like yours. Eating healthy and in a sociable way is still possible!
I hope this wave of eating disorders stops soon and we as a culture start eating consciously again. Thank you for being a sound voice in the croud.
I kinda follow the same plan, but I’ve been so off my habits these past few days. You’re such an inspiration, Kallie! I can’t wait to get back on track. ❤️
Good tips for sure.ost of them I've already used and they've definitely worked, some are new and I'll give em a try. Thanks for being real, and I love the point about balance. I think that it true health
Sound advice. My husband is a Cookie Monster. I've always avoided processed stuff. No more store bought cookies for him. I bake his favourites so no preservatives & other junk. They are not only way healthier but you can buy a lot of from scratch supplies compared to a few boxes of store bought cookies.
My husband LOVES cookies too. I make a big batch of cookie dough and stick it in the freezer, that way he can make 1-2 cookies at night and neither of us are making homemade dough every week OR buying the processed stuff :)
Cookies ....small jar of peanut butter, 1 egg, 3/4 -1 cup sugar. Mix egg and sugar well, mix into the peanut butter....stir just past when you think it's mixed. Form into balls....mash with fork into classic cross hatch pattern. Bake at 375 for about 8 to 10 mins.
@@thatpracticalmom Brilliant/ty
I have noticed this video in my feed for awhile. I had never clicked on it because I thought that the before picture looked much healthier than the after pic. Maybe others are feeling the same as I was? Just feedback for raising your views. You’re beautiful. Glad I finally did watch. Thank you for sharing some really sound advice.
If you changing your eating habits to be more healthy, get used to that first and then add exercise. It will be a lot easier to stick to healthy habits instead of trying to do it all at once. Also, when you’re ready to add exercise, only watching your guilty pleasure shows when simply walking on the treadmill or using elliptical can help with motivation lol. I’m down 15lbs in 6 months, it’s about changing how you live and not giving up💜
You mentioned watching fats, but I think many people mistakenly think that dietary fat, makes us fat, but really sugar, empty calories like those found in so many carbs make us gain weight. Good fats, like avocados, those found in some coconut products, salmon, walnuts and such are so important! Thank you for this video, love your tips! Very sensible!
I just really enjoy your energy! Your videos are ones I love to watch over again especially on a hard Mommy day.
Thank you for being unique!
I went to Walmart and got a package of 42 Mainstay portion control containers for only $8, and it is labeled/color coded for protein, fruit, veggies, etc. I was told it was a dupe for a super expensive meal prep set, which is a plus! All I do is portion out my food for lunch or dinner (3/4c protein, 2c veggies, 1c fruit for dessert) and it keeps me satisfied for a long time! I always thought I would need more food than what is in those containers, but it it fills you up a lot better than you think! It’s my secret to not over eating 😉
Hello I just found this video and I am so happy that you shared it my 12-year-old darling daughter and I are working on eating healthier together and this just made the most sense and I love how you kept a straight face when you were talking about the sour cream cheddar chips because you’re absolutely correct and I’m going to try that salad plate instead of dinner plate because we’re currently looking to change the dinnerware in our kitchen
Love the plate size suggestion. Over the last 50ish years, our dinner plates have become much bigger and I think you're absolutely right. Bigger plate = bigger portion. I don't diet either. I have in laws that do and they don't get why I don't have to. Next time someone mentions it, I'm going to show them this video. A lot of these things I already do, but couldn't properly articulate other than saying that I eat everything in moderation. I love the snack before you go out thing too! I do that, except before sushi because, give me all the sushi! Lol.
Hahah omg yes to the sushi. 🤤🤤
Great tips. My husband and I cut out oils and most unnecessary sugar. Most people are born addicted to sugar since about 80% of food has sugar in it. We're not super strict about it, we still have candy and I make cookies sometimes. But we try to get sugar free/low sugar foods as much as possible. Or stick to natural sugars like what's in fruit or whole foods. I used to fry tortillas in vegetable oil for his tacos, but he was always sluggish afterwards and got heartburn. Now I use real butter or lard for cooking and he and I have our energy back. Not only that, but we don't have much digestive problems or heartburn anymore. We're not not very strict, but we also do interminute fasting (meaning skipping breakfast and no snacks after dinner). This allows our food to actually digest before we actually eat again. It seriously helped me. I couldn't eat a enough at meals and was hungry again an hour or two after eating because I wasn't able to digest my food enough before eating again. It also really helped my food cravings. We just feel so much better.
I've been trying to change my outlook on food and eating healthier. I've also been eating at a calorie deficit. One thing I realised I'd that by eating healthy and whole foods, I can still eat a tone of food and actually feel full while still staying under a calorie limit. For instance, a pan seared chicken thigh and a cup of green beans with an apple is around 350 calories, which is not only perfect for a lunch, but I feel full for hours after. Eating a calorie deficit to for weight loss does not have to be unhealthy or unpleasant at all.
Just something from my experience! Hope it helps someone!
Julz K Yep! I'm trying to do a mostly whole food diet. One thing that helps is to get a REALLY good non-stick skillet. I have a ceramic one and I don't need to use any oil. If you want to saute vegetables then just add a bit of water. That alone will save you a bunch of calories.
suicune2001 Oh totally! I use a cast iron skillet. It's a little more high maintenance, but so worth it!
Callie I watch one of your videos where you started day off getting up early drinking water then your coffee n got your son up n made him breakfast and took him to daycare. In that video you flashed one of your dinner plates and it was wow! You also mention roasted lemon broccoli which sounds yummy! Could you share a few dinner recipes so we could get and idea of how you've incorporated your tips into real everyday life? Absolutely LOVE your channel and as always can't til your next new video!❤️💕🥰
There are some pretty awesome silicone baggies you can get that arent disposable. They make littlr snack size ones too. Just if you'd like to cut down on your plastic consumption (yay for saving the environment!)
Do you know where I can find those?!
Target
I use tiny glass or pba free bowls with lids. I snack out of them at home and an work. It really does help limit how much you eat. Unless it's chips. They are my weakness. I can refill that tiny a bowl a lot of times!
Am I the only one who washes the plastic ones and only discard them when they're torn? I won't buy anything new until the plastic ones are used up.
@@ktee6370 I do that too but they usually rip after a couple of uses. Sometimes the zipper seal ones last longer but the silicone ones are just 100000x more durable (and expensive lol)
Portion control and eating slowly are the keys! I'm getting back on my wellness journey
I think it's great if you can afford $8 for a smoothie. Perhaps if you're already eating out regularly or do the daily Starbucks thing, no big deal. But for someone like me who cooks 90% of the time, I would never spend that much. Come to my house and I'll make you a smoothie for $2 and you'll leave richer and you'll have great conversation as well:). Lol
That's what I'm saying!!! Lol
It is pricey but if I were to buy all of those ingredients I probably would be losing money because I tend to not be able to consume it all before it spoils. That’s one way to look at the price aspect.
I'm not alone in that thought! I thought dang I can spend that much money and stock my pantry and make a mess load at home. A lot more than 3 for $25 after her code lol
Bazinga!
Tend to agree. Portion out your smoothie ingredients into ziploc bags, stick them in the freezer, and then pull them out when you need them and blend it up with milk of choice. But I do agree that having pre-made healthy stuff helps. I just choose Larabars.
I really love this video. When wanting to lose weight and eat healthier it is easy to create eating disorder habits, something I did when i was really down and anxious... counting calories and micromanaging meals when you have bad mental health can be really dangerous... i realized what i was doing in time but it could have ended badly... i am trying to feel less anxious over food and these tips are really good.
So, thank you for showing a healthy view on healthy eating habits, both good for your body and mind ♡
I do the same thing with processed food. I try to eat the most “whole” thing, and as someone who knows what they’re taking about, it’s actually a great tip. It’s much better for you to eat whole things, than eating something that claims to be healthy but has been processed the heck out off
I changed my eating habits in 2008 and lost a lot of weight. I have kept it off even though 2 pregnancies. Eating healthy, portion control, drinking water, and exercising have been what works for me.
Ruffles Sour Cream & Cheddar chips are absolutely crack!
You're so right. I've stopped eating candy and bread everyday. Now I only allow myself to eat a cookie or healthy bread here and there. I've started to eat when I'm hungry and sometimes fast during the morning. I've lost 10 pounds and still going down with no exercise(I've always walked about 20 mins to work) just the change in eating habits. I'm so happy 🤗
I am shocked by this video. I always assumed you were a naturally thin tiny person that had always been that way. Thanks for sharing. Great tips
You're "shocked" by this video? That's a pretty bold statement. You're shocked that this person is actually a human being and has organic problems like the rest of us?
@@Hollypenopepper People are weird. Never make assumptions about anyone, as a rule. Any thin person you see may have been obese, once. Nobody is born "perfect".
This is a common assumption about thin people but rarely true.
This is by far one of your best videos. I didn't even mind the advertised item, since it was done quickly and wasn't the entire focus of the video. Well done and good tips.
I lost 155 lbs and kept it off for over a year now. I don't count calories, I eat fat, and I AVOID SUGAR and keep my carbs 20g or lower everyday. I ALSO fast, eating once a day only on refeeds, and do a minimum 48hr Snake Diet fast every week.
What's a snake diet?
What works for me and my family: cooking simple but healthy meals at home 6 days a week, organic fruits, veggies, and white meats, drinking lots of water instead of soda, fat free milk or almond milk, fruit and veggie smoothies, portion control, eating heavy meals during the day and something light for dinner. I do find that not eating after 6:30 pm, perhaps fruit and water, is very helpful! We love to exercise so that allows us to have pizza and snacks on the weekend! Great information! Thank you!
I poo-pooed intermittent fasting at first, started doing it because a colleague mentioned her doctor recommending it for her. Her current health issues are similar to what is genetically prevalent in my family, so I just started doing it. Dropped about 20 lbs without doing more than limiting my eating window. Not only is there not enough hours to pack in as much food, but eventually you gravitate toward better things. If in a rush for dinner, I'll toss eggs and broccoli together instead of, say, pasta with broccoli or (my weakness) Rice a Roni.
Salad plate trick is one I’ve used with success too. Also, drinking a glass of water before a meal starts to make my body feel full quicker where I don’t eat until I feel full and then 20 minutes after eating feeling stuffed.
Sour cream and onion potato chips ARE like crack, you nailed it! I’m getting myself back to healthy eating again, and your tips are great. I also use the My Fitness Pal app and track my food. It seems like it would be time consuming, but it’s not, and it really keeps me on track. Great video, thank you!
I find this video sooo soothing to the ears because it's not a rigid regimen that needs to be followed for weight loss! You're so right abt the "diet" factor being so constraining! I hate it too! Thanks for sharing this! You rock! 😘❤️😘
I caught myself drinking like 5 cans of soda a day and I knew that I needed to substitute the carbonation because that’s my favorite part of soda. So now I keep seltzer around instead and it has worked great. Satisfies the carbonation and “cool summer drink” craving but I know that I’m not completely harming my body with extreme amounts of sugar and God knows what else. Seltzer takes some getting used to, but now I love it. Also the eating before dining out tip is genius! Plus it will stretch your money a bit because you can eat half your meal and save half for lunch the next day!
That's awesome that you found such a great alternative to your soda! I love seltzer!
Do you ever flavor your seltzer? With what? On that note, ever tried Zevia? It’s my soda substitute.
JP M I haven’t tried Zevia but i’ll def look into it! I usually just drink my seltzer as is but it’s flavored. Like polar’s seltzerade or la croix. But sometimes I’ll mix it with juice or add some kind of fresh squeezed fruit. So that’s probably good an option for someone who is trying to get used to seltzer.
Is seltzer the same as club soda?
Quiff Osaurusrex I believe so. I think it’s just a regional difference in name. It’s just carbonated water.
I'm glad you know about making your own dressings with olive oil. Using that or avocado oil is much better, because soybean oil and vegetable oil (most commonly used) create a ton of inflammation on the body.
Thanks for sharing! I see a dietician since I have had gastric bypass surgery, and she is a big believer in just eating whole foods.
One of my tips is that when i go out to eat and i don’t want to eat too much, I’ll wear clothes that are tight fitting especially around my stomach (like tight jeans/belt/tight dress) because that’ll make sure i wont eat too much coz my stomach will bloat and my clothes will hurt lol! But I definitely feel full so i’m not really depriving myself from food, im just eating exactly what my stomach can take! Same thing at home, if i feel like i want to cut down a little, I’ll wear uncomfy pj bottoms for a few days to make it less comfortable to go on one of my crazy midnight feasts, and surely i go to bed feeling much lighter, with just the amount of food that i need. 😊
Watching this while eating a huge bowl of chocolate cereal 😂 a good and helpful video though! I will definitely try some of those tips out ☺️
Thanks! I have gained 30 pounds these last 2 years. Ugh! I have to change things. I go to food for comfort and stress management. Not a good plan.... And every night I think, " tomorrow I will eat less or no carbs, no sugar..." But then the morning comes and I blow it - everyday! I like your method. Don't diet. Just concentrate on changing a few things and if I blow it, just change some things on the next meal or snack. I think way to much about food. It is a bad hobby! I will try some of your ideas. Thankyou!
With the salad plate vs. dinner plate discussion, the same goes for meal prep containers. I feel like when I use a proper sized tupperware container to meal prep, I'm more likely to give myself a realistic portion. If I have a bigger container, I feel the need to fill it up, thus giving myself more than I can actually eat. Waste of food, waste of money, and waste of extra meals I could be making
Your videos have really inspired me! Do you have a work out video or something of the short?
Can I just I love you? 3 seconds in and I'm love. Loads of my friends and family all diet and ask how my diet is going when I say no to a soda, a cookie or something of the like. My answer is always "I don't know. I don't really do diets since I never stick to them."
These are the most realistic tips I've come across in a hot minute, thanks for being real!
From what I was told if you eat some protein with your carbs/bread you will stay fuller longer because the protein slows the sugar/fat release of carbs (at least that's what the nurse/dietician from the diabetes place told me)
Heather Bowron my dad will sometimes eat a good amount of peanut butter after consuming sugar. Or he will take a good walk to burn off almost as soon as he eats it. Also Broccoli helps to keep blood sugar down. About 2 cups a day will help keep it down. Again, also, adding unsweetened cocoa powder to your coffee will help keep blood sugar down. My dad does these things to avoid high blood sugar and possibly type 2 diabetes. My grandpa also started doing this and has noticed a HUGE difference when my grandma checks his blood sugar. Try to also talk 30 minute walks, maybe everyday or at least 3 times a week. Just walking is enough exercise to loose a little weight, burn sugar, and it isn't so hard on your joints.
Fat also slows the sugar release, like protein does. So whether you eat a plain piece of bread or an apple, your blood sugar will spike and then crash. If you have some fat and/or protein with it, then the sugar conversion is more gradual and you will feel satisfied longer and skip the low blood sugar crash.
Do you exercise at all? Or are you the kind of person that's rarely sitting during the day?
I've been eating like this for the last 15 years (since my late 20s) and I'm still not as thin as you are. I've also been working a desk job my whole adulthood which I'm know is terrible for my health. I find if i dont keep active the weight packs on quickly.
I really like your videos, they get to the point and provide great info.
I have been doing the same thing with fruit. I have a sweet tooth and if I keep fresh fruit in my refrigerator, I am more apt to eat that than something like ice cream. I have also switch to water. I will have coffee in the morning and then nothing but water the rest of the day. Great tips.
The Gold Project I learned about chocolate oatmeal yesterday. Just cook up the old-fashioned oats then add a heaping teaspoon of 100% dark cocoa. I added some walnuts, cashews, honey, and some strawberries and raspberries and a pinch of salt. I also added some cinnamon and nutmeg but the chocolate was too strong to taste it. Lol. It....was interesting. I think using a nut butter instead of whole nuts would have worked better. I also have a tiny sweet tooth so I was sick of chocolate halfway through. Lol. But if someone has a really strong chocolate craving, this would be a very healthy way to satisfy that. :)
I am not sure why I just found this video. Probably because this is when I need it. I have been on a very restrictive diet that is not sustainable for me. Bless you!!
I take my coffee with whole milk and sugar, but only have one cup a day. Interesting what you said about bread. If I have a slice of homemade sourdough bread with a little butter and honey, jam or Nutella, I’ll be full till the early afternoon. If however I have a fruit salad or yoghurt with nuts and berries etc. I’ll be very hungry after about 2.5 seconds of finishing it... 😅
Feadóg Mhór and here. I could live off bread & butter!!! The bird food leaves me famished in under an hour.
Good tips!!! I do some of them already, ….using a salad plate, taking water wherever I go once I left my water in the car and went in and my granddaughter said” where’s your water grandma” lol
Love your videos, very inspiring
I HAVE THOSE SMALL BAGS AND MY HUSBAND LAUGHS AT THEM TOO! 😀 I actually bought them by mistake but I love them now haha
I love all your ideas! Sometimes when I crave those Ruffles sour cream and cheddar “crack chips,” I add a few to a bowl with raw almonds. I get the taste of the chips while also eating something a little more healthy, or berries with chocolate chips!
"because that's what happens with those chips"
so true 😂
The baggy trick is great! I sub honey for sugar (honey is actually good for you) Also, you don't have to give up "cream" in your coffee, just use alternative milk😊
Many good tips here, but I'll mention that fat is not something to be feared. Even the government has now admitted fat is not a macro nutrient to be afraid of. Plus, it fills you up better and leads to eating less overall. Fat is also nutrient-rich and is needed by every cell in the body.
Thank U. There are many healthy fats.
Those smoothies look fantastic!! We like to pull out all our goodies (frozen fruits, dates, spinach, etc) and put the combinations we like together into baggies to be stored in the freezer. In the morning when we want a smoothie we just pick a baggie and add Coconut water, (And usually Protein Powder, Cinnamon or whatever we want that's easy) and presto - a delicious smoothie! This is such a great video! I love that your suggestions are practical and not extreme. Thank you, Kallie! ;)
Love the video thank you!! Also thanks for just diving into your topic and not begging to subscribe and hit the notification bell. 😘
Additional water hack: Get a washable mug with a straw. I have two from my hospital that I trade out. Keep one full at your desk. I'm more likely to sip if it's right there. Also: Snapware is amazing, and they have small containers you can use for travel snacks. Less plastic and more durable (we have a moderate sized one in the diaper bag for Cheerio's). They are heavier, though.
These are all very well but hard to do when you live with your parents.. My mum calls me out for my weight yet she is the one who is providing me with food, somehow it doesn't occur to her that having oven chips with every meal might not be so healthy
Emily Nicholls call her out on her cooking
Quixotic lol that wouldn't go down very well
Emily Nicholls I had the same problem. Mom would call me fat and then ask what I wanted from McDonald's. Not much you can do until you move out.
Can you take a healthy cooking class with your mother, or offer to cook a few meals so she won't have to? My son at 10 asked me to teach him how to cook. Don't use your mom as an excuse!
Emotionally and mentally abusive parents are difficult to live with. (I speak from experience.) Count down the days to moving out, cooking what you want for yourself, and feeling better about all of it!
To me you look like the kind of person who was born slim, has always been slim and will always be slim. I was surprised to find out that isn’t the case. Thanks for the great tips and the realistic approach!
$143 for 24 smoothie cups.. rip off!
That’s a really great idea for the smoothie cups. Very convenient. But, I’ve never met a smoothie that keep me full.
Pepridge farm oatmeal 45 calorie bread is the best! If anyone is seeing this now in 2021. 😁.
I have been doing a modified fasting and I love it. I eat in an 8 hour block and I feel like I make better choices, feel more full and stay within my calories.
Going to school Monday through Friday helps so much with eating only when I’m hungry. I eat breakfast and then pack a healthy lunch with some almonds, protein bars, fresh fruit, and maybe yogurt. It actually fills me and never makes me feel sick or gross. I also carry around water every where I go and I’ve found I’m much more hydrated and feel less hungry. I used to feel so hungry all of the time when really I was just dehydrated. Great tips. :)
you shouldn’t live off protein bars tho. try to pack cooked food instead of packaged stuff.
ok LITERLLY LOVE i've been putting off trying to work on this but didnt know where to start cause i was afraid the tips would be crap. But these seem VERY GOOD thanks for helping me
I use unsweetened original almond milk in my coffee.
Almond milk? Gross. I bet it doesn't change the consistency even close to what actual cream does. I use organic half and half and I don't worry about little things like cream in my coffee. Life is too short to be worrying about petty BS like that.
Hollypeno Pepper you could share your opinion without being rude
Hollypeno Pepper wtf? Some people actually enjoy almond milk, you don’t have to be an asshole about it.
@@Hollypenopepper Almond milk is literally not gross it's clean, natural, perfect for people who want its creamy taste and healthy so it's great in coffee :) I really like sweetened almond milk but I love other dairy free milks and creamers in my coffee too. It's amazing and makes my coffee creamy. You can have your preference but don't try to make it a fact when it's really not just because you are annoyed with other people enjoying life and their coffee without dairy. I don't understand your pettiness.
I eat everything But started cooking everything I eat and only eat out when I'm hanging out with work colleagues or friends once meal a week to once a month. However I have stopped buying crisps and junk food because I've loaded my grocery shopping with nuts, seeds and fruits and it's like I need to finish them or that's my money wasted.
I also thought part of healthy eating was eating three meals a day as I just used to eat lunch and dinner... I started eating breakfast (very light, protein bar, fruit or oatmeal and fruit) then noticed I stopped eating dinner and food was going to waste... I've stopped planning for three meals a day/7 days a week haha. I plan for 7 Light breakfasts, and 10 main meals, which I can eat anytime during the week.
I've also stopped buying sweets so often, because dried fruits and fruits are full of sugar too but are nutritionally denser than sweets...
I don't eat past 8pm, I've stopped ordering takeaway so much because I'm following the FODMAP plan and foods under the O category make me bloat and feel uncomfortable... Which is why I used to feel like I'd been punched in the stomach after eating Chinese takeaway 30 mins to bedtime. I've been making my own versions of takeaway food... But I know what's in it and it's cheaper.
However... I still don't exercise XD... one change at a time I guess XD
"Because they're like delicious and they're like crack" Hahaha! Thanks for making me laugh, subscribed!
Great tips. Fat is easy to overconsume and often hidden and not enjoyed intentionally. Also, the simple carbs vs complex carbs makes a huge difference. I am working on being more intentional about enjoying 1 slice of good quality bread instead of more than I need or lame old store bread.
I also try to always sit to eat. Distracted eating causes me to overeat and I dont actually enjoy the flavours when Im standing and distracted.
If you’re feeling a little crazy, put a chocolate chip inside each of your raspberries. 😍
MissWorldx81 that is brilliant - well done ! So going to try that
... and then proceed to binge on the entire left- over bag of chocolate chips at 11pm lol well that's me anyways haha
I freeze 72% to 85% dark chocolate. Hard to over eat it if it's frozen. And just generally getting to great chocolate skips stupid waxy sugary chocolate.