Thank You for sharing. I take a similar approach to eating/education. My husband & I went vegan Feb. 14th 2020 Today i hit my -100 pound weight loss .....whoot whoot We went cold turkey from S.A.D. to Vegan... haha I love to eat... I eat fruit, vegetables, & lots of whole grain & starches.... im only 14 lbs to goal.....I eat A lot of healthy food every day.....& potatoes.... I love me some french fries haha ...Have a great week
Veronica, you got this! F.A.I.L. First attempt in learning… i’m still amazed every day and I can eat all the starch and still lose weight and my blood sugar has not gone up lol ….🧐
@Veronica Chouinard watch What the Health. They explain how they put a diabetic on nothing butfruit..white rice and sugar..and instead of dying like regular doctors tell everyone..he got better and after a couple three months was no longer diabetic. Also Freelee the banana girl lives mostly on fruit and she has done so for 15+ years. She looks and feels amazing. Doctors are good at prescribing meds but have no clue on nutrition. You are on the right path so keep going my dear. You got this
holy crap hon! youve done a BRILLIANT JOB! CONGRATS on a hundred pounds off in what...a year and a half! WOWEEKAZOWEE! so impressed! (& inspired) just wondering did your hubby lose weight too?
I like how simple and straightforward this video is. I began my journey at at the age of 16 (over 15 years ago) and I just like how straightforward you are with your information and testimony of your journey. I recently gained weight in a short period of time to a level that I am not comfortable with but now that my living situation has improved, I am able to decide more of what I eat again and am portioning controlling my self more again and making sure to eat cleaner again. :)
This video has brought great relief and enthusiasm to me. I too have read all of the books, McDougal, Furhman, Greger etc and I would go great at the beginning but found myself falling into bad food habits after a while of staying strictly to one author or another. I feel that you have given me permission to eat well, WFPB and am sure now, without the guilt of having to stick to one authors plan or the other I am on an exciting and inviting road. BTW I am 75, swim an hour a day, walk 3 miles and no meds. BUT I am overweight, have sciatic pain. I feel if I just eat well as you described, the weight will come off naturally. I just this morning found your channel and subscribed. :) Greetings from North Bay Ontario.
I'm so glad that you found this video helpful and that you're feeling the freedom of being WFPB without having to adhere to specific "rules." That's fabulous that you're swimming and walking daily and don't have to take any meds! 🙌Welcome to the channel! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! 😊
Dr. McDougall says to keep it simple by choosing a starch and adding vegis (and fruit, if desired.) I carried cooged potatoes with me and the minute I thought about food, I'd eat some. The starches keep you feeling satisfied. Good luck. I've lost a lot of weight, and overcome a lot of illnesses.
I’m 7 months in and this is my favorite video I have seen. I’m tired of bouncing back and forth between how not to diet and starch solution lol! I just need to relax and eat my healthy vegan whole food no added oil and trust the process. 60 lbs down!! When I do starch solution I cave and eat avacado and feel like a failure when I do how not to diet I cane and eat white potatoes lol! So what! I’m over it! That’s the same restrictive stuff that got me into this mess! Moderation, calorie density, and 💯 WFPB will work. If we stall, we can take notice and see if adding to much fat or processed bread.. I needed this video!
I'm so glad that this video resonated with you! It's easy to get caught up in perfectionism, but know that you're NOT a failure! Eating WFPB is a win whether it's Starch Solution, How Not to Diet, or otherwise! Be patient and be kind to yourself along the way! You got this! 👍😊
I started out as basically a Nutritarian in 2016. I say basically because I was still eating a couple of things that Dr. Fuhrman's books said I really shouldn't eat (ex.: eggs). Over the years I read more books by people like Dr. Greger & Dr. McDougall, Dr. Barnard, etc. I've taken info from each doctor and combined it to suit me. I now just consider myself to be a person who eats a whole food plant-based diet. Your video was inspirational.
Thanks for sharing, Linda! It's so interesting to hear where you got started and how your diet has evolved over the years! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Nutritarian WFPB is the healthiest form of WFPB because it focuses the most on highly nutritious foods! I'm a huge fan of all the docs you mentioned btw, as a future doc, they are my role models!
@@bryant475 I love Dr. Furman's focus on the most nutrient dense foods! Nutritarian WFPB probably is one of the healthiest versions of the diet, but any dietary/lifestyle change will only work if it's something you can commit to doing consistently over the long-term. It's cool that you're training to be a doc and are finding inspiration in all of the wonderful plant-based doctors out there! 😊
@@PlantFitMeg Indeed, I completely agree! I've been health coaching for a few years now and I've learned that meeting people where they are and gradually helping them transition to WFPB and then Nutritarian WFPB as like a goal to continue to strive for, keeps them motivated but not discouraged! My patients send me their daily food logs and I help them tweak things here and there, and I always make sure to encourage them to continue and remind them of how long they've come and the health progress they've earned, and that if they slip up a bit, to not let it get to them but get right back up and keep going! They've all experienced incredible health benefits, like weight loss, getting off meds, better energy, sleep, skin health, etc., and I remind them about where they started and that keeps them motivated to not go backwards! Your story is very inspiring and I'm sure you know what I mean :) I appreciate that! Yes I've been blessed that God led me to these amazing doctors, well before med school even- back in high school! Yeah...I was that one kid in H.S who ate healthy haha. I was always into health and fitness, and realized that I wanted to become a doctor, but I didn't just want to be a conventional drug pushing doctor. Since then it's been a journey of discovery, learning about the isssues with big pharma/medical establishment system of training doctors, finding the doctors that are healing people the right way, the mechanisms behind why Nutrition heals (Nutritional biochemistry is my main area of research, and also epigenetics, nutrigenomics), collectively the science behind "Food as medicine" , etc. After learning pharmacology, I realized even more just how amazing these sciences were, because they show how nutrition attacks the root cause of the problem, rather than circumvent and "treat" the problem indirectly, never truly fixing the problem, while causing side effects on top of that. I have numerous examples of this, but they would make this comment super long, haha! Anyway, yeah I had the pleasure of meeting a few of these all star docs at the Real Truth About Health conference here in NY (Long island). It's an annual 10 day conference, usually in late January. I went in 2019 and 2020 (right before lockdown). I met Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. David Katz, Dr. Garth Davis, Dr. Pam Popper, Brenda Davis, etc. All amazing people who truly care about the health of others :) Dr. Fuhrman told me "Keep going and spreading the Truth, we aren't getting any younger and we need you guys, the next generation of docs to continue this legacy of true healing" .. Yeah it doesn't get any more inspirational than that! Btw, it would be cool if we collabed and did a video interview/conversation for our channels, talk about our testimonies, some science, some of our favorite recipes, etc. Let me know if you'd like that idea! Take care and keep up the good work, God bless!
Wow that is a massive loss Meg. I have lost 37lbs in 5 months so yours is massive!!! Thank you for sharing. I love this way of life. So simple and you feel amazing. I still have 10kg to go but I know I will get there. Great video xox
Everyone loses weight at different rates depending on many different factors. So happy to hear that you're making great progress! Keep going! You've got this! 🙌 😊
There is something about you, that draws me in. I am starting a vegan based diet, started 4 days ago. I love "do what works for you" I know I am having a hard time letting eggs go. My biggest things were eggs and cheese. I let cheese go, cold turkey. I have an egg each morning still, but the rest of the day is vegan. I want to transition eggs out and will, but so far in 4 days I have lost 4 pounds, and already feel more endurance (I am over 300 pounds right now and 55 years old).
Thank you! Congrats letting go of cheese and working your way closer to a more plant-based/vegan diet! 🙌 Keep going! I'm wishing you all the best on your health and weight loss journey! ❤️
Making small switches over time is sometimes the best. You are either a "cold turkey" person or someone who has to slowly cut stuff out. Gotta do what works.
Literally, thank you for giving us permission to play around with our diets, like it doesnt have to be exact McDougall or Furhman. That would honestly really stress me out. Thank you so much for your encouragement and that the sky wont fall if your diet isnt exactly following or you may not exactly agree. Thank you and blessings to you
I am only a couple months in, from Mid-May. I decided overnight to switch to a vegan diet for health, for the environment, for the animals. I had watched non-stop many documentaries and it hit me all at once. When the diet change eliminated all my menopause symptoms I was convinced it would be good for me! I kept watching, reading and learning so by the beginning of June I got rid of all the vegan junk food and now am WFPB, no oil. I first read Forks over Knives beginner planner and I just finished reading the Starch Solution. I found your channel about a month ago and your compassionate voice helped me on days I felt a bit lost. Plus your family is adorable and the laughter lightens my mood often. So thank you for your guidance and please keep the videos coming. I greatly enjoy them!
Congrats on making the switch to veganism and subsequently wfpb oil free! 🥳 I'm so happy to hear that changing your diet eliminated your menopause symptoms! That's amazing! 🙌 I'm so glad you have been enjoying my videos! Thanks for watching! 😊
Your story is so inspirational -- love the focus on health. I was a vegan for 7 years then got lazy and started eating eggs and dairy -- and gained a lot of weight! I started eating WFPB in April and feel confident I'll eat this way forever -- love it! I'd say I mostly follow Starch Solution but for my health try to eat as many fruits and veggies as I can (daily dozen and GBOMBS). I've lost nearly 40 pounds (some before going WFPB) and am very slowly continuing to lose. Thanks for all your great content!
I eat the GBOMBS daily as well! Easier to remember those than a Dozen items! LOL! I use to follow the Starch Solution but got complacent after 3 years and slowly started back eating vegan junk food when the Impossible Burgers came on the market in my area. What a slippery slope of being Vegan but unhealthy! Now I’ve all but gained my weight loss back and added Endometrial Cancer to boot! Guess what the first known risk factor for Endometrial Cancer is…..Obesity! Yikes, so now starting back on the MOST healthy plan I know of and that’s Dr Furhman’s Nutritarian Diet.
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Thanks for your comment. I really need motivation. I just started veganuary. May I know how long it has taken for you to lose 40 pounds? I am 210 pounds and my goal is 150 pounds. 😥
It took me a long long time to realize this. I had an all or nothing mindset. Once I relaxed and just ate what made me feel satisfied I saw a change in my happiness and success on a plant based diet.
Thankyou so much- I love you open and healthy perspective on food, starting with eating the plant based that you knew and allowing yourself to grow into your choices- I really needed to hear that .
I really love your approach of getting the best from multiple sources and adapting that for your needs. I don't cook with oil in a classic sense, but I do use some oils as a spice. That teaspoon of toasted sesame oil in a 5qt pot of delicious soup, or quarter of a teaspoon of a homemade chili crunch in a giant bowl of veggie stew will not interfere with a weight loss, but makes those dishes taste a whole. :)
You touched on it a bit but the effects of stress cannot be ignored. From negativity about ones self to sleeping issues, stress is a killer. I know you have mentioned Yoga in the past and things like mindfullness and meditation go hand in hand with fuelling your body and mind to get where you want to be both in body and spirit ... right? You are indeed an inspiration, Stay Well.
Thank you for being so candid! It is such an accomplishment and of course, an inspiration. I used to battle the same 20 pounds that I would lose, then gain, again... Like you, when we start focussing on the animals, the planet, our health, family... it all falls into place. You look so good and young with your short hair, terrific, if I may add!
You're welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience! That must have been so frustrating to see the scale going up and down with the same 20 pounds over and over. I agree that broadening the focus can be very helpful. Thank you so much! 😊
I'm definitely a flexitarian. I'm Venezuelan and at one point in my life I was very hungry, because food was very expensive and difficult to get in my country. So, now that I've left I don't really believe in following strict food rules but I do aim to eat things that I genuinely love. Love vegan content because I love vegetables and always look for new ways to eat them and keep everything interesting and fun ❤️.
This was very relatable💓 I kinda have my hands in all the pots I recently have started my plant based journey and also didn’t want to put myself in a box i eat 3 meals similarly to yours I have noticed making vegan meals fit into my favorite meals but healthier has made me feel less nervous about eating Whole Foods/plants based diet
Thanks for sharing your experience, Taylor! I'm glad you could relate to my journey and are finding ways to enjoy eating a whole food plant-based diet! 🙌😊
Awesome video. I love how you stress how you gave yourself grace along the way , didn’t stress about the details until you were ready. Also, setting attainable goals like you did is SO IMPORTANT to build up your confidence . Congratulations on your successful journey!
I'd say I'm a dabber...a little of this, a little of that. But, I do always have the 50/50 plate in my mind when I"m making my meals, so maybe I'm more of a starch solution follower? I don't know! All I know is that whole food, plant based meals are delicious!
Hi Meg!! Thanks for another great video 😊 I love your new hairstyle!! I also really appreciate your balanced approach to all these plant based experts who have slightly different points of view. Like you, I dabble and experiment. I love starchy plants like McDougall, and I think his approach is really accessible for people coming from a processed Western diet, and my husband and 7 year old like those kinds of meals best. But I also love Dr Goldner's green smoothies as a staple (in fact I think having daily heaping doses of greens is what allowed me to finally heal a very challenging menstrual cycle and get pregnant after trying for 3 years...yay, I am almost 5 months along now!!), and I also think Dr Fuhrman's and Dr Greger's emphasis on beans and vegetables is wonderful and tasty. These doctors are all wonderful, and I'm so grateful to them and to you for helping people live healthier and happier!
Hi LarsenKristine! You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that you appreciate the new hair-do. Thank you for sharing your experience and your approach! I agree that all of the plant-based experts have something valuable to offer and I'm also so thankful to all of them! Congrats on healing your menstrual cycle and getting pregnant! Yay! 🥳
Thank you so much! I think all of the plant-based experts provide valuable information, and different methods will resonate with different people! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
My approach is to be as plant based as I can, but don't beat my self up with I have fast food. I have been struggling with a sore foot for a couple of months now and just found out this week that is it indeed broken. I have been trying for the past few months to do a much as I can from a wheelchair. Not easy, believe me. However, I am still continuing to lose and I think it's because when I eat out, I try to choose vegan options or at least make my meal as meat free as I can. For instance, I get a veggie sandwich from a local deli and load it with LOTS of vegetables. I then get it without cheese and have yellow mustard put on it or mashed avocado. Delicious! I am proof that you can eat out a lot and still eat healthy. Oh and BTW,I now prefer my veggie to be sautéed in water over oil. They just get way too greasy with oil.
So sorry to hear that you're dealing with a broken foot! That must be incredibly challenging to deal with. Thank you for sharing your experience. It's great that you're trying to be as plant-based as possible, and that you're making healthy choices while you're out in order to reach your goals! 🙌 Hope your foot heals quickly! Take care!
Very interesting video keep up the great work. I am looking to go plant based myself as I have to shed some weight and have lost about 20 lbs. Learning every day. Thanks again.
Hello. Just started my vegan journey on day 11. Wfpb oil free which is the biggest challenge. I haven't lost much weight so happy to have found your channel and hope to find help on my journey.
Congrats on going vegan! 🥳 It can be challenging in the beginning, but it gets easier over time. Be kind to yourself and have fun with it! My 'Going Vegan / Starting a Plant-Based Diet' playlist might be helpful: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbIMsSLb-rljf9AwNo2voenVF.html All the best on your journey! 👍😊
Enjoyed hearing about your approach to plant based eating. Best wishes to you. I've loss and maintained a 25 lb loss for 3 yrs. i feel and look great at 85 yrs. Using the 50/50 Starch Solution method allowed me to do it.
Lovely video! It's so beautiful to see how your journey has given you peace, healing, excitement, energy, joy and so much knowledge and wisdom about a plant based lifestyle! Thank you for sharing your experience, encouragement, knowledge and tips! Looking forward to watching more of your videos! I am switching to a plant based lifestyle and I'm going to need all the help I can get!
Thank you so much for your kind message! Congrats on making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle! 🙌It can feel overwhelming in the beginning, but it gets easier when you find plant-based meals you love and start to make new habits and routines. 😊
Thank you! ☺️ I thought for sure I was jacking this up b/c I don’t eat huge salads by the truckload. I’ll just start where I’m at and make my way to salad wonderland. Thank you for sharing! 🌟😊
You're welcome! I think it's much better to ease your way in and eat foods you enjoy along the way rather than forcing salads. Haha! I love the "salad wonderland" expression! 😂 Thank you for watching and sharing your perspective! 😊
Oh you, with your balanced and well-reasoned videos. Haha, I love them. Keep 'em coming. Thank you for another vulernable dive into your personal story. I too have figured out what works best for me and it shifts with the seasons. Currently, it's summer, and I'm enjoying Dr G's hypernourishing smoothies and a very simple, pared down version of Dr. McDougall's starch solution. Definitely WFPB SOFAS-free. I was raised a vegetarian and chose veganism almost 30 years ago. I'd say I'm an ethical vegan because it is political for me; this way of eating/shopping/living is my act of non-violent resistance against the outrageous processed franken-food, agribiz, and pharmaceutical juggernaut. Okay, stepping off my soapbox now. Peace to you, Meg. Thanks for these videos.
Haha! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! I love that you have also figured out what works for you, and it's cool that the seasons impact how you eat. I tend to eat more salads, smoothies, and raw foods in the summer months as well. Love your passion for veganism! Thanks for sharing! 😊
hey enjoyed your perspective, thanks and hi from australia. I just switched to vegan only 2 weeks ago and what surprised me is how satisfied I am... i thought that would be a real battle. Im in my 40's and weigh 104kg (230 pounds) i own a restaurant so i am around food all day so i thought it would be hard. I am a big eater and work long of hours on my feet so my approach so far is to make sure I'm never hungry. last night i made a lentl curry and i couldnt eat its all! (Its possible i am consuming a bit more oil and salt than i should, but its part of strategy at this stage)i am really enjoying mealtimes. the other thing i find, from a food prep point of view is that many meals can be made pretty quickly, because you dont have to prepare meat. I'm hoping to lose weight, but im not focusing on it.
Thanks so much for sharing your perspective and your experience! Congrats on switching to a vegan diet! 🥳 I was also surprised at how satisfied I was and how much I still enjoyed my food! I love your approach of never feeling hungry! 🙌 I'm the same way! 😊
I'm a picker too! lol A little bit of Greger, a little bit of AJ, a little bit of McDougall etc. I can't wait to hear how you lost the last 10lbs! I feel stuck with the last 15lbs.
Hey! I was looking for some inspiration on the WFBP way of eating. You're approach and expression of your journey is so inspiring, thank you! I'm gonna check out the books you recommended and go deeper into the WFPB diet. My biggest snag is that I still have the WheatBelly diet (KETO) in my mind, since I lost about 15 lbs, a few years ago on it. So, after choosing the WFPB way over a year ago, I was hungry a lot and added the fats back in, then the eggs, etc, and down the slippery slope I went! My weight loss was minimal like 5 lbs. I'm looking forward to making changes like you stated, and not being so hard on myself when I can't follow the method to the "T". It truly is a time of getting to 'know thyself'. Thank you for your hard work and sharing your heart. I hear ya, and think you're doing great!
Yay! I'm so glad that you were looking for some WFPB ideas and inspiration and found my channel! Welcome! 🥳 It's easy to slide back into old habits - I've been there! Continue to learn more about plant-based eating and a healthy lifestyle, and do your best. Make sure you eat enough to feel full and satisfied. Be kind to yourself along the way! All the best! 😊❤️
Hi Meg. Last summer I switched my family to a mostly plant-based diet. I read How Not to Die at the time and was really inspired. I do have a very hard time with my 3.5 and 6 year old kids fully buying in. They definitely miss meat! I've read all the books and try to make most of my meals with a 50/50 plate, but I struggle SO much with snacking (binging) on ultra-processed baked goods, candy, etc. that are definitely not always vegan. I had a lot of success with weight loss when we first started, but have definitely slipped with the snacking, causing a lot of weight gain. I just can't seem to fully commit.
Hi Caity, congrats on switching to a mostly plant-based diet! Finding your why is really important for staying on track. Try to dig a bit deeper to find out why you really want to make changes, and do your best to stay connected to your why. Keeping processed food out of the house and sticking to a list when shopping can be helpful. Sometimes eating larger healthy meals can also help with reducing the need for snacking. Another option is to make healthier versions of sweets and baked goods you enjoy. It takes time to make new habits and build new routines for yourself and your family. Be patient and keep going!
This is a great video! And you are gorgeous and I love your shaved head. I am a 38-year-old woman and also have a shaved head. Yours is even shorter than mine and it looks so so great on you!!! Fabulous!! Thanks for sharing your plant based weight loss journey!! For my weight loss journey, I follow a fully plant-based diet and I don't restrict myself to the starch solution or any of the other methods. I just simply eat a whole food plant-based diet and eat the foods I enjoy. I've been plant-based for a few years but used to eat A LOT of desserts and some processed foods. I mostly avoid all that now. I dont have much weight to lose. I'm not overweight but would like to have a more toned, athletic body.
Great video. I started this lifestyle for health reasons and to lose weight. I have all the books you mentioned the exception of the China Study. I tried the Starch Solution but it didn’t seem to work for me. So I started experimenting and took information from all of them. I’m learning how to give myself grace when I have a meal that’s not the healthiest and that has gone a long way to help me to stick to it. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Janelle! It's great that when you tried something that didn't quite work, you experimented with other methods to find what worked for you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! 😊
Every year I am starting with new diet. Last year it was Slimming world. Year before calorie counting, keto, etc.. I am so tired. Now I started veganuary. And just will try to eat them low fat. Also want to avoid processed stuff,- never been fan of pasta, but I like bread. I love vegetables and salads. Today I had veggies, beans..... I am bit tired of my journey. This is my last hope. Intermittent fasting+ whole food plant based... My next step will be surgery if this won't work . Given up coffee completely as new year resolution (week one done), and drinking tea and herbal teas only.
I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a hard time with different diets and trying to lose weight. Be patient, do your best, and be kind to yourself along the way. If you veer away from your plan, consider it a little blip, and get back to your plan as soon as you can. Wishing you all the best with Veganuary and sticking with mostly whole food plant-based options!
Hi Meg! This is My 7th week of Vegan for my health. I started at weighing in at 273lbs and have lost 21lbs so far. I've had a full physical and I'm otherwise a healthy person (so far). My problem is I don't feel good at all and I'm taking a b12 supplement. I get my information from you and pcrm, one of the pcrm videos I was watching you submitted a question! I was so excited. Sorry so long if you made it this far.
Congratulations! Keep going, you’re doing fabulous:) I’m not a doctor, but on my journey I went through a detox where I didn’t feel so great. I really believe it was my body craving the junk food and it was my body relearning healthy.
Hi cristie! Congratulations on switching to a vegan diet and on your weight loss! 🥳 It's great that you have had a physical and are otherwise healthy. I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well though! Is it an energy issue? It could be that you need to eat a bit more to feel energized and fuelled for the day. Drinking more water can sometimes help too. Stress and sleep are other factors that can impact how you feel as well. Amber also left a good point as well. I always recommend discussing any specific concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor if possible. Hope you start to feel better soon! 🌱❤️
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I have my hand in all the pots, not losing weight but have cheated… I watch Plantiful Kiki, starch solution , forks over knives …well your world videos… I just need to get with it and stop cheating
You brought up some great points... I couldn't stick to the starch solution personally, I didnt know why when all the videos I saw made it look so easy. Then I realized it was low fat content. I too read how not to die, it's an amazing book!!! And he emphasizes on the need for tiny amount of healthy fats a day. I decided I needed to take the information I know and make it work for me and my lifestyle. I consume healthy fats and still lose weight considerably. Loved the video, great advice 😁
Thank you for sharing your experience! That's awesome that you found a healthy plant-based lifestyle that works for you! Sometimes little tweaks like that make all the difference. 🙌 I'm so glad you loved the video! Thanks for watching! 😊
I lost 29 pounds last year. Like you I slipped up and gained a few but back on track now. What works for me is a combination of raw fruitarian style 10/10/10 and clean eating flexitarian. I simply can’t eat the high protein vegan foods so I add in fish or eggs with my evening meal to get in my protein. Beans lentils etc all give me horrible bloat. But a base of 80% fruit and leafy greens makes me feel good. I start with raw oats and loads of fruit Bircher muesli style or a very green smoothie. Both are very satiating. I suppose I am a combo of Freelee raw till 4 and Nutritarian. Starch solution doesn’t float my boat. It’s too bland, although I do avoid oils.
I so enjoy your videos! Uou make sence, you simplify things that make me want to eat how you eat. Thank you for all you have shared n I wish you could help me in a personal way. Blessings n have a great week.
I'm so glad that you're enjoying the channel! I do offer 1:1 coaching. I can be reached through the contact page on my website if you're interested: plantfitmeg.com/contact/ Have a great week! 😊
I think age has alot to do with results. When I was 18 I went plant based and lost 45 pounds without even trying. But now at age 59, it is so...much...HARDER to loose weight. The only thing that has worked for me in two years of trying was to finally, 8 month ago, to commit to Maximum wight loss/John McDougall....50/50 plate; no nuts, seeds, avocado, olive, oils, nothing processed, etc. I have lost almost twenty pounds, but it has taken alot of effort and discipline, even with exercise.
You're right about age being a factor for sure. There are so many variables with weight loss and that's why I always encourage people to focus on eating more plants, be as wfpb as possible, and pay attention to other lifestyle factors (exercise, stress, sleep). It's so important to do what works for you to be healthy and reach your goals! It's great that you have found a method that works for you! Congrats! 🙌 😊
Hey Meg! I realized I totally had a “mish mosh” food weekend (leftovers with a sauce on top)- !! And thought Of your mish mish recipes-I’m doing WFPB with no oil at home but I do eat vegan food with oil when we go out -I’ve been doing this for about 3-4 months. And also wanted to say Chris’ PB jar upside down tip is awesome!! Thanks!! And I love your channel!
Hi Skye! YES! Mishmosh meals are so simple and tasty! 🙌 Thanks for sharing your experience with wfpb at home and vegan meals out. I'm glad the pb jar tip was helpful and that you're loving the channel! Thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you for another fantastic video! I love that your approach and advice is all inclusive and you realize that one approach may not work for everyone. I'm super similar to you, fully plant based but have had a harder time letting go of the processed/convenience foods (I do have a 12 yr old boy that loves them). I tend to pick aspects from the Plant Based chefs, doctors and experts that I feel I can incorporate easily into my lifestyle. I also have read a ton of the books, because I love reading and am interested in all of the different approaches, evidence, science and journeys.
I really hope this works Plant Fit Meg. I suffer from really bad OCD and I think autism so food for me gets really confusing and hard to understand. I can commit to a diet but one meal off the diet and it takes me a long time to recommit again. Really hard to stay on focus with holidays, Shabbat dinners or Church events. I am 68 years old so age is hard also. I have always been heavy but now I am 40 pounds overweight. I will let you know but good for you in any case. I have never had success so I don’t expect anything.
I began my weight loss journey by becoming a dietary vegan, mainly because I have a genetic metabolic disorder. Since then I've never felt and looked better.
Great video, Meg! Thank you. I have been studying, like yourself, for years. I have all the knowledge, yet I am struggling to just make the shift. Stress level has been super high the past year and I gained 30 lbs, ugh! I am a singer and artist with art shows and gigs coming up and I REALLY want to get this weight off. More importantly I want my health back! I am a food addict for sure, relying on food as someone would rely on prozac! That is the hardest part! Just trying to find another way to handle stress besides eating bad foods!
You're welcome Karen! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! It's definitely a challenge to change our behaviour patterns and stop emotional eating. Do your best to figure out what triggers the (over)eating and find other ways to cope with stress: walking, dancing, getting out in nature, writing, talking to someone you trust, listening to music, doing an activity that brings you joy. The more you practice, the easier it gets over time. When you have a misstep, get back to your plan asap. Stick with it and be kind to yourself along the way! ❤️
@@PlantFitMeg PS: I am a singer, artist and musician. Whenever I am either on stage or painting, the last thing I think about is food! :) Keep the great videos coming! I am sure you are helping many people!
I'm like you. I mostly follow Mastering Diabetes and the Esselstyns and experts from those directions. I eat mostly rice, beans, greens but occasionally will eat sour cream or chicken or turkey but I try to use legumes for my protein. I also eat fruits and a few nuts and seeds
I am 80% vegan and 20% meats/fish/dairy as of this year. I just couldn’t go all the way vegan! But like you said, I couldn’t put myself in a box. I am really happy with this new balance and it works for me. Great perspective because it’s easy to think we HAVE to follow something 100%. It’s really about listening to your body and understanding it’s needs. 💕
Thank you for sharing your story, this is the only vid of yours I have watched so forgive me if you have already answered this question. How do I get my family on board with eating a plant based diet? For the past month, I have only eaten meat once. I started the medical medium detox to jump start some weight loss and lost 9lbs. I felt so good and bought some other books and have watched What the Health and Cowspiracy. I thought I was going to be flexitarian but now I'm convinced I should go vegan for my health, families health and our dear earth.
Welcome to the channel! Getting family on board can be tricky. It really depends on how open they are to change and what the family dynamic is like. It also depends whether you want to make an overnight change or a gradual transition. A few quick tips are: make familiar foods in a healthy plant-based version, gets kids involved in shopping and/or making food, rewatch documentaries with family, discuss the benefits you have experienced, and lead by example. Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊
Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed your video. I tend to think the best is something between mostly high raw with some cooked beans or sweet potato. I am so afraid of starches. I tried McDougal 's method which triggered a serious flare up with ulcerative colitis. I was sick for 5 months. I then read that digesting starches is very tough on the body. Now I dont know what to think! Ugh!
Try reading "Fiber Feuled" by Dr Bulsiewicz and/ or check out his website, you tube videos. Very knowledgeable and engaging easy style of presenting info on all things digestive.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I'm sorry to hear that your ulcerative colitis flared up and you were sick for an extended period of time. I always recommend discussing specific medical concerns with a a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. feasting on goodness made a good point about looking into Dr. Will B and his book Fiber Fueled as well. You could also check nutritionfacts.org. Dr Greger has several videos about UC. It may take a bit of trial and error to find what works best for you. I hope you're doing better now!
Thanks for your video. I take a balanced approach with no hard and fast rules except for this: eat whole plant foods as much as possible, and only occasionally minimally processed foods like rice and pasta. No oil but I do allow low salt and low amounts of sweetener in some circumstances. I have removed 28 pounds since December 2020 out of about 50 that need to be removed. I initially started with the goal of eating more vegetables for better health. Then it became WFPB exclusively, within about a month. I keep in mind the 50-50 way of eating. Oddly enough, the book I resisted buying was the book that helped me set more concrete goals and ways to meet those goals. It was "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss" by Chef AJ and Glen Merzer. Her lifelong addition to processed foods resonated with me as did the philosophy she adopted of eating vegetables for breakfast. I also watched some documentaries and read The Starch Solution, The Alzheimers Solution and samples of many other books.
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 I'm not sure how to answer your question. I usually drink 1-2 cups of coffee per day. In the beginning of my weight loss, I used non-dairy milk and 1 sugar. Now, I tend to drink my coffee black or with soy milk. You can lose weight with or without coffee. 👍
I think the Nutritarian aproach works due to calorie restriction. I lost 14 lbs in the first month on the starch solution, then stalled. I tried for another month without success. I just started the Eat To Live book foods and I'm losing weight again. Definitely not going to be able to do it more than several months because it's a little more expensive. Once I've lost all the weight (70 lbs +) I'll begin to add more starch in my diet.
I'm glad you found methods that work for you! You could always play with doing a modified nutritarian approach with a bit more starch to see how you feel and how you progress. All the best on your healthy weight loss journey! 😊
I love this video! I thought there was something wrong with me because I follow the starch solution for the most part but don’t deny other things like if I go out to eat with my family or my mom or whatever. So I’d say I follow a flexitarian diet :)
I'm so glad you loved the video! Everyone chooses their own adventure! It's great if being a bit more flexible works for you to achieve and maintain your health and weight loss goals! 🙌 Thanks for sharing!
I have actually GAINED 14 pounds since going low fat wfpb. So I'm at my absolute fattest.😫 But I came from keto/carnivore so I was expecting to gain bcs the body needs to repair itself after all the damage done by keto and other things. It's not easy though, but I just have to take it easy and trust the long term process.🏵
Sorry to hear that you have gained weight. That must be challenging to deal with. Know that you're on the right path for your long-term health and weight loss goals. As you say, "take it easy and trust the long term process." 🙌 Be kind to yourself along the way! ❤️
I really like that mind set and believing really liked that very important you have to really want it and believe good way to look at it and true..I want to get back on track with the vegan lifestyle whole foods and the juicing I need to do it for my health as I have several things going on I'm ready to have my health and life back ..how do you have a balanced diet and know how to balance it also how did you do the juice fast? How do I start to get my body back in shape after being very inactive for a few years? Any help and info is very appreciated thank you so much
Thank you! I always recommend consulting with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss your specific situation. For information about a balanced whole food plant-based diet, you can check the resources I left linked in the description box. I followed the "Reboot with Joe" free program for the juice fast: www.rebootwithjoe.com/juicing/ To start getting active, I recommend walking. You can also check out our fitness video here for tips on getting started: th-cam.com/video/YptXdLQH9gw/w-d-xo.html
@@PlantFitMeg thank you so much for replying and for the info I appreciate it very much. Thank you for the videos your food looks so good and healthy too I know I can do this breakfast is the easy one for me it's lunch and dinner that are hard and I just want to do meals no snacking..any tips on getting water in easier? Ok thank you again so much:)
@@shaylahgearhart5996 You're welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel! Starting the day with water can set the tone for the day. Adding a bit of flavour to your water can help (lemon, cucumber, mint etc..). If you forget to drink water throughout the day, you could fill a water bottle and always keep it with you, set timers on your phone, or leave yourself reminders to drink water.
@@PlantFitMeg Thank you these are wonderful ideas I will be trying these out for sure because I need to drink water I struggle with drinking enough water and I know water is so important and healthy.
I'm ready to make the switch, yet I am not certain where to begin. I am a long time conivore, yet I like my meat cooked. 🍖Most vegetarian diets or bland and not enjoyable. However, I need to switch my diet, reduce weight and my lower blood pressure (normal for me is 160/89). Where and how do I start?
I always recommend discussing specific medical conditions or concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. As for switching to a more plant-based diet, there are many ways to go about it. My "How to Go Vegan" playlist is a great starting point: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbIMsSLb-rljf9AwNo2voenVF.html Start with what is easiest for you to switch up and branch out from there (ex. switching to non-dairy milk, making chili, curries, pasta dishes with beans or lentils instead of meat etc..). Tweaking recipes you already enjoy can be really helpful! Focus on foods and flavours you already enjoy and experiment with different recipes as you get more comfortable with eating a plant-based diet. My recipe playlist might also be helpful: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbINiTOQCM5UpbmJ6apouI6BD.html Good luck and have fun eating more plant-based foods! 👍😊
I'm trying to "get back on the wagon" with a whole foods diet and I like that you mention you don't really need to eat just salads/ carrots... I think alot of times I fail because I try to go TOO nutrient dilute and am just too hungry. Eating pretty good almost all of the time and having some cleanish comfort foods here and there is better than trying to eat NOTHING "bad" and caving and eating a whole pint of ben and jerry's... lol
That's great that you're getting back to eating whole plant foods! 🙌 Don't go hungry! Make sure you eat enough to fuel yourself. I agree that having a few indulgences here and there is better than being too restrictive and then going all out with the treats. Do what works for you! All the best! 😊
I've been vegan for about 10 years. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, I weighed less as a vegetarian. I don't love the starch solution, but it's really easy to lose weight on it. I just can't find the balance with it and then end up binging on foods that aren't appropriate for the diet. I'm not sure where to go from here. Thanks for your videos!
I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with finding balance and binge eating. I always recommend consulting with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss specific concerns. It might take some time to find balance and figure out what works for you. If you don't love the Starch Solution, it may be worth exploring other healthy plant-based ways to lose weight. Some people do best completely eliminating certain foods for a certain time period to adjust taste buds, cravings etc.. Others do better with making a plan to have the odd food that is "off plan" and then get right back on track. Be kind to yourself. It takes time to make new habits and routines.
@@PlantFitMeg thank you for your reply. I'm working with a health coach right now. I can be compliant most of the time but the fat restriction is what gets me. The thing is that it works. So I'm just going to keep trying :)
Vegan for years. It's always been about the animals. 45 years meatless, 16 of those a JUNK food vegan. I'm TRYING (mostly failing) to be a healthy, mostly Whole Foods vegan.
Can I make tasty healthy meals without a kitchen or heating tools? I'm not allowed to cook in my apt and cannot have a burner. What can I do to make meals that aren't raw veggies?
You might be a bit more limited without an oven, but you can still make it work with a microwave, pressure cooker, and/or slow cooker. Using one (or more) of those appliances can help you to make easy meals at home. If you have a microwave, you can use oats, pre-cooked whole grains, canned beans and legumes, fresh/canned/or frozen fruits and veggies to make meals. Hope that helps!
Congrats on getting started! I'm thrilled to hear that you're feeling better mentally! Keep going, and try to be patient - give the weight loss a bit more time. Track progress with measurements and progress photos too. If you're still not losing weight, you can make small tweaks that can help (ex.drinking more water, eating more green veggies, eating larger meals and healthier snacks etc..) If you'd like some 1:1 support, you can contact me to discuss coaching: plantfitmeg.com/contact/ All the best on your health journey! 🌱❤️
I struggle with sticking with this...I did ok...since last oct. Now I seem to be falling short again. I only got down 20lbs. I hope I can get back to eating 50/50 plate. Exercise is my issue...any tips would be helpful. Thank you
I understand that it can be a challenge to stick to. I went off plan at a certain point and gradually ended up incorporating processed foods back into my diet. I was able to get back on track and continue my health and weight loss journey from there. Know that the path isn't always direct or linear and that's ok! Do your best and be kind to yourself in the process! Ryan left a great tip below! I also have a full video with tips for getting your body moving daily - th-cam.com/video/YptXdLQH9gw/w-d-xo.html A few quick tips are: find activities you enjoy, schedule it in, make it a part of your day/week (regular routine). All the best on your health and weight loss journey! 😊
@@PlantFitMeg Thank you very much. So, proud of you and your health journey 💛 I appreciate your youtube channel and all you share with us. Thanks so much, also..for reaching out to me.
@@sarahmeyer4128 You're so sweet! Thank you! I'm glad you're getting value from the channel! It's my pleasure to reach out and respond to your comments and questions! 😊❤️
Were you breastfeeding by chance when you lost the weight? You mentioned that you were 4 months post partum when you made the switch and I am 4 months post partum right now and wanting to lose some weight. I’m 163 pounds and wanting to get down to about 115 because I’m 5 ft 4 and I remember being very comfortable in my body when I was 115. Anyways, sometimes I worry losing weight won’t be possible or more difficult because I’m breastfeeding but I don’t want to stop.
If you're concerned about weight loss while breastfeeding, I recommend discussing your concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. My son was born early, and I had a lot of difficulties with breastfeeding. So, I did my best to breastfeed and pump as much as possible, but we were supplementing with formula as well.
I went vegan and ended up with insulin resistance but I denied it because I wanted to be right . I added meat to my diet and cut out most of the high carb stuff like too much fruit and carby veggies and the weight came off and my hair and skin healed.
Did your insulin resistance improve as well? I advocate for a healthy vegan diet (a whole food plant-based diet), but with that being said, every individual will make their own choices and do what they feel is best for them. If you're wanting to get back to a vegan diet, I recommend consulting with a plant-based lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss your specific health concerns. You could also check out these videos about insulin resistance for some more info if you're interested: nutritionfacts.org/?s=insulin+resistance
These days I usually exercise 3-5 days per week (weight lifting, calisthenics and/or dancing). My exercise habits have changed a lot over the years. When I first started eating a plant-based diet, I didn't exercise much and was very focused on figuring out the food.
I did my best to eat when hungry, stop when full, and only snack on fruit or other healthy foods if I was really hungry between meals. I typically ate three meals and sometimes had a snack or two as needed as well. This method has worked well for me, but individual needs will vary based on many factors (current weight, current caloric intake, activity levels, goals etc...) Do what works for you! All the best! 🙂
@@PlantFitMeg so I've been up since maybe 7:00 this morning and I have not been hungry all day it's almost dinnertime here I should keep waiting till I get hungry?
Thank You for sharing. I take a similar approach to eating/education. My husband & I went vegan Feb. 14th 2020 Today i hit my -100 pound weight loss .....whoot whoot We went cold turkey from S.A.D. to Vegan... haha I love to eat... I eat fruit, vegetables, & lots of whole grain & starches.... im only 14 lbs to goal.....I eat A lot of healthy food every day.....& potatoes.... I love me some french fries haha ...Have a great week
You're welcome! Congrats on switching to a vegan diet and losing 100 pounds! 🥳 That's awesome! 🙌 Haha! I love to eat too! 😊
Veronica, you got this! F.A.I.L. First attempt in learning… i’m still amazed every day and I can eat all the starch and still lose weight and my blood sugar has not gone up lol ….🧐
@Veronica Chouinard watch What the Health. They explain how they put a diabetic on nothing butfruit..white rice and sugar..and instead of dying like regular doctors tell everyone..he got better and after a couple three months was no longer diabetic. Also Freelee the banana girl lives mostly on fruit and she has done so for 15+ years. She looks and feels amazing. Doctors are good at prescribing meds but have no clue on nutrition. You are on the right path so keep going my dear. You got this
Way to go Suzie! That’s awesome!
holy crap hon! youve done a BRILLIANT JOB! CONGRATS on a hundred pounds off in what...a year and a half! WOWEEKAZOWEE! so impressed! (& inspired) just wondering did your hubby lose weight too?
I like how simple and straightforward this video is. I began my journey at at the age of 16 (over 15 years ago) and I just like how straightforward you are with your information and testimony of your journey.
I recently gained weight in a short period of time to a level that I am not comfortable with but now that my living situation has improved, I am able to decide more of what I eat again and am portioning controlling my self more again and making sure to eat cleaner again. :)
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this video! All the best on your healthy weight loss journey! 🙂
This video has brought great relief and enthusiasm to me. I too have read all of the books, McDougal, Furhman, Greger etc and I would go great at the beginning but found myself falling into bad food habits after a while of staying strictly to one author or another. I feel that you have given me permission to eat well, WFPB and am sure now, without the guilt of having to stick to one authors plan or the other I am on an exciting and inviting road. BTW I am 75, swim an hour a day, walk 3 miles and no meds. BUT I am overweight, have sciatic pain. I feel if I just eat well as you described, the weight will come off naturally. I just this morning found your channel and subscribed. :) Greetings from North Bay Ontario.
I'm so glad that you found this video helpful and that you're feeling the freedom of being WFPB without having to adhere to specific "rules." That's fabulous that you're swimming and walking daily and don't have to take any meds! 🙌Welcome to the channel! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! 😊
Dr. McDougall says to keep it simple by choosing a starch and adding vegis (and fruit, if desired.) I carried cooged potatoes with me and the minute I thought about food, I'd eat some. The starches keep you feeling satisfied. Good luck. I've lost a lot of weight, and overcome a lot of illnesses.
I’m 7 months in and this is my favorite video I have seen. I’m tired of bouncing back and forth between how not to diet and starch solution lol! I just need to relax and eat my healthy vegan whole food no added oil and trust the process. 60 lbs down!! When I do starch solution I cave and eat avacado and feel like a failure when I do how not to diet I cane and eat white potatoes lol! So what! I’m over it! That’s the same restrictive stuff that got me into this mess! Moderation, calorie density, and 💯 WFPB will work. If we stall, we can take notice and see if adding to much fat or processed bread..
I needed this video!
I'm so glad that this video resonated with you! It's easy to get caught up in perfectionism, but know that you're NOT a failure! Eating WFPB is a win whether it's Starch Solution, How Not to Diet, or otherwise! Be patient and be kind to yourself along the way! You got this! 👍😊
I started out as basically a Nutritarian in 2016. I say basically because I was still eating a couple of things that Dr. Fuhrman's books said I really shouldn't eat (ex.: eggs). Over the years I read more books by people like Dr. Greger & Dr. McDougall, Dr. Barnard, etc. I've taken info from each doctor and combined it to suit me. I now just consider myself to be a person who eats a whole food plant-based diet. Your video was inspirational.
Thanks for sharing, Linda! It's so interesting to hear where you got started and how your diet has evolved over the years! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Nutritarian WFPB is the healthiest form of WFPB because it focuses the most on highly nutritious foods! I'm a huge fan of all the docs you mentioned btw, as a future doc, they are my role models!
@@bryant475 I love Dr. Furman's focus on the most nutrient dense foods! Nutritarian WFPB probably is one of the healthiest versions of the diet, but any dietary/lifestyle change will only work if it's something you can commit to doing consistently over the long-term. It's cool that you're training to be a doc and are finding inspiration in all of the wonderful plant-based doctors out there! 😊
@@PlantFitMeg Indeed, I completely agree! I've been health coaching for a few years now and I've learned that meeting people where they are and gradually helping them transition to WFPB and then Nutritarian WFPB as like a goal to continue to strive for, keeps them motivated but not discouraged! My patients send me their daily food logs and I help them tweak things here and there, and I always make sure to encourage them to continue and remind them of how long they've come and the health progress they've earned, and that if they slip up a bit, to not let it get to them but get right back up and keep going! They've all experienced incredible health benefits, like weight loss, getting off meds, better energy, sleep, skin health, etc., and I remind them about where they started and that keeps them motivated to not go backwards! Your story is very inspiring and I'm sure you know what I mean :)
I appreciate that! Yes I've been blessed that God led me to these amazing doctors, well before med school even- back in high school! Yeah...I was that one kid in H.S who ate healthy haha. I was always into health and fitness, and realized that I wanted to become a doctor, but I didn't just want to be a conventional drug pushing doctor. Since then it's been a journey of discovery, learning about the isssues with big pharma/medical establishment system of training doctors, finding the doctors that are healing people the right way, the mechanisms behind why Nutrition heals (Nutritional biochemistry is my main area of research, and also epigenetics, nutrigenomics), collectively the science behind "Food as medicine" , etc. After learning pharmacology, I realized even more just how amazing these sciences were, because they show how nutrition attacks the root cause of the problem, rather than circumvent and "treat" the problem indirectly, never truly fixing the problem, while causing side effects on top of that. I have numerous examples of this, but they would make this comment super long, haha!
Anyway, yeah I had the pleasure of meeting a few of these all star docs at the Real Truth About Health conference here in NY (Long island). It's an annual 10 day conference, usually in late January. I went in 2019 and 2020 (right before lockdown). I met Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. David Katz, Dr. Garth Davis, Dr. Pam Popper, Brenda Davis, etc. All amazing people who truly care about the health of others :) Dr. Fuhrman told me "Keep going and spreading the Truth, we aren't getting any younger and we need you guys, the next generation of docs to continue this legacy of true healing" .. Yeah it doesn't get any more inspirational than that!
Btw, it would be cool if we collabed and did a video interview/conversation for our channels, talk about our testimonies, some science, some of our favorite recipes, etc. Let me know if you'd like that idea! Take care and keep up the good work, God bless!
Wow that is a massive loss Meg. I have lost 37lbs in 5 months so yours is massive!!!
Thank you for sharing. I love this way of life. So simple and you feel amazing. I still have 10kg to go but I know I will get there.
Great video xox
Everyone loses weight at different rates depending on many different factors. So happy to hear that you're making great progress! Keep going! You've got this! 🙌 😊
There is something about you, that draws me in. I am starting a vegan based diet, started 4 days ago. I love "do what works for you" I know I am having a hard time letting eggs go. My biggest things were eggs and cheese. I let cheese go, cold turkey. I have an egg each morning still, but the rest of the day is vegan. I want to transition eggs out and will, but so far in 4 days I have lost 4 pounds, and already feel more endurance (I am over 300 pounds right now and 55 years old).
Thank you! Congrats letting go of cheese and working your way closer to a more plant-based/vegan diet! 🙌 Keep going! I'm wishing you all the best on your health and weight loss journey! ❤️
Making small switches over time is sometimes the best. You are either a "cold turkey" person or someone who has to slowly cut stuff out. Gotta do what works.
Literally, thank you for giving us permission to play around with our diets, like it doesnt have to be exact McDougall or Furhman. That would honestly really stress me out. Thank you so much for your encouragement and that the sky wont fall if your diet isnt exactly following or you may not exactly agree. Thank you and blessings to you
I am only a couple months in, from Mid-May. I decided overnight to switch to a vegan diet for health, for the environment, for the animals. I had watched non-stop many documentaries and it hit me all at once. When the diet change eliminated all my menopause symptoms I was convinced it would be good for me! I kept watching, reading and learning so by the beginning of June I got rid of all the vegan junk food and now am WFPB, no oil. I first read Forks over Knives beginner planner and I just finished reading the Starch Solution. I found your channel about a month ago and your compassionate voice helped me on days I felt a bit lost. Plus your family is adorable and the laughter lightens my mood often. So thank you for your guidance and please keep the videos coming. I greatly enjoy them!
Congrats on making the switch to veganism and subsequently wfpb oil free! 🥳 I'm so happy to hear that changing your diet eliminated your menopause symptoms! That's amazing! 🙌 I'm so glad you have been enjoying my videos! Thanks for watching! 😊
Your story is so inspirational -- love the focus on health. I was a vegan for 7 years then got lazy and started eating eggs and dairy -- and gained a lot of weight! I started eating WFPB in April and feel confident I'll eat this way forever -- love it! I'd say I mostly follow Starch Solution but for my health try to eat as many fruits and veggies as I can (daily dozen and GBOMBS). I've lost nearly 40 pounds (some before going WFPB) and am very slowly continuing to lose. Thanks for all your great content!
Thank you for sharing your journey! Congrats on making the switch to WFPB! 🥳
I eat the GBOMBS daily as well! Easier to remember those than a Dozen items! LOL! I use to follow the Starch Solution but got complacent after 3 years and slowly started back eating vegan junk food when the Impossible Burgers came on the market in my area. What a slippery slope of being Vegan but unhealthy! Now I’ve all but gained my weight loss back and added Endometrial Cancer to boot! Guess what the first known risk factor for Endometrial Cancer is…..Obesity! Yikes, so now starting back on the MOST healthy plan I know of and that’s Dr Furhman’s Nutritarian Diet.
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Thanks for your comment. I really need motivation. I just started veganuary. May I know how long it has taken for you to lose 40 pounds? I am 210 pounds and my goal is 150 pounds. 😥
It took me a long long time to realize this. I had an all or nothing mindset. Once I relaxed and just ate what made me feel satisfied I saw a change in my happiness and success on a plant based diet.
Thankyou so much- I love you open and healthy perspective on food, starting with eating the plant based that you knew and allowing yourself to grow into your choices- I really needed to hear that .
This was the first time I checked out what you have in your description box . I really appreciate that you have a territory acknowledgment. 🙏🏽
Thanks for checking out the description box! Having a territory acknowledgment is the least I can do. ❤️
I being in The US, don't get that
If you haven't read it yet, another great book is Catching Fire by Richard Wrangham. Super interesting. Congrats on your happy journey.
I really love your approach of getting the best from multiple sources and adapting that for your needs. I don't cook with oil in a classic sense, but I do use some oils as a spice. That teaspoon of toasted sesame oil in a 5qt pot of delicious soup, or quarter of a teaspoon of a homemade chili crunch in a giant bowl of veggie stew will not interfere with a weight loss, but makes those dishes taste a whole. :)
Cool, I need to love my body more.
Yup! 👍
The statement this being about learning yourself and what works for you really landed with me.
I'm so glad that the idea of learning about yourself and finding what works resonated with you. ❤️
You touched on it a bit but the effects of stress cannot be ignored. From negativity about ones self to sleeping issues, stress is a killer. I know you have mentioned Yoga in the past and things like mindfullness and meditation go hand in hand with fuelling your body and mind to get where you want to be both in body and spirit ... right?
You are indeed an inspiration, Stay Well.
I listen to everyone and do what works. Continual refinement...
Awesome! 🙌 Being open, doing what works for you, and making changes as needed is a great approach!
Thank you for being so candid! It is such an accomplishment and of course, an inspiration. I used to battle the same 20 pounds that I would lose, then gain, again... Like you, when we start focussing on the animals, the planet, our health, family... it all falls into place.
You look so good and young with your short hair, terrific, if I may add!
You're welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience! That must have been so frustrating to see the scale going up and down with the same 20 pounds over and over. I agree that broadening the focus can be very helpful.
Thank you so much! 😊
I'm definitely a flexitarian. I'm Venezuelan and at one point in my life I was very hungry, because food was very expensive and difficult to get in my country. So, now that I've left I don't really believe in following strict food rules but I do aim to eat things that I genuinely love. Love vegan content because I love vegetables and always look for new ways to eat them and keep everything interesting and fun ❤️.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Eating what you love is so important ,and I'm thrilled to hear that you love vegan content and vegetables!! 🙌 😊
In my 5 years of veganism this has been the best video I've watched.
WOW! You're so kind! Thank you!! ❤️
This was very relatable💓 I kinda have my hands in all the pots I recently have started my plant based journey and also didn’t want to put myself in a box i eat 3 meals similarly to yours I have noticed making vegan meals fit into my favorite meals but healthier has made me feel less nervous about eating Whole Foods/plants based diet
Thanks for sharing your experience, Taylor! I'm glad you could relate to my journey and are finding ways to enjoy eating a whole food plant-based diet! 🙌😊
Awesome video. I love how you stress how you gave yourself grace along the way , didn’t stress about the details until you were ready. Also, setting attainable goals like you did is SO IMPORTANT to build up your confidence . Congratulations on your successful journey!
Thank you! It's so important to be kind to yourself along the way! 😊
I'd say I'm a dabber...a little of this, a little of that. But, I do always have the 50/50 plate in my mind when I"m making my meals, so maybe I'm more of a starch solution follower? I don't know! All I know is that whole food, plant based meals are delicious!
Love that! 🙌 Thanks for sharing! I completely agree that the whole food plant-based meals are delicious! 😊
Hi Meg!! Thanks for another great video 😊 I love your new hairstyle!! I also really appreciate your balanced approach to all these plant based experts who have slightly different points of view. Like you, I dabble and experiment. I love starchy plants like McDougall, and I think his approach is really accessible for people coming from a processed Western diet, and my husband and 7 year old like those kinds of meals best. But I also love Dr Goldner's green smoothies as a staple (in fact I think having daily heaping doses of greens is what allowed me to finally heal a very challenging menstrual cycle and get pregnant after trying for 3 years...yay, I am almost 5 months along now!!), and I also think Dr Fuhrman's and Dr Greger's emphasis on beans and vegetables is wonderful and tasty. These doctors are all wonderful, and I'm so grateful to them and to you for helping people live healthier and happier!
Hi LarsenKristine! You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that you appreciate the new hair-do. Thank you for sharing your experience and your approach! I agree that all of the plant-based experts have something valuable to offer and I'm also so thankful to all of them! Congrats on healing your menstrual cycle and getting pregnant! Yay! 🥳
Great video, I love how you view the different diet styles and say to find what works for you. Such an inspiration!
Thank you so much! I think all of the plant-based experts provide valuable information, and different methods will resonate with different people! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
My approach is to be as plant based as I can, but don't beat my self up with I have fast food. I have been struggling with a sore foot for a couple of months now and just found out this week that is it indeed broken. I have been trying for the past few months to do a much as I can from a wheelchair. Not easy, believe me. However, I am still continuing to lose and I think it's because when I eat out, I try to choose vegan options or at least make my meal as meat free as I can. For instance, I get a veggie sandwich from a local deli and load it with LOTS of vegetables. I then get it without cheese and have yellow mustard put on it or mashed avocado. Delicious! I am proof that you can eat out a lot and still eat healthy. Oh and BTW,I now prefer my veggie to be sautéed in water over oil. They just get way too greasy with oil.
So sorry to hear that you're dealing with a broken foot! That must be incredibly challenging to deal with. Thank you for sharing your experience. It's great that you're trying to be as plant-based as possible, and that you're making healthy choices while you're out in order to reach your goals! 🙌 Hope your foot heals quickly! Take care!
Thank you for keeping it so real!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊
Great video, your voice I so smoothing . You’ve really inspired me to go plant based thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck with your plant-based lifestyle! 😊
Very interesting video keep up the great work. I am looking to go plant based myself as I have to shed some weight and have lost about 20 lbs. Learning every day. Thanks again.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Congrats on losing 20 lbs! Thanks for watching! 😊
Hello. Just started my vegan journey on day 11. Wfpb oil free which is the biggest challenge. I haven't lost much weight so happy to have found your channel and hope to find help on my journey.
Congrats on going vegan! 🥳 It can be challenging in the beginning, but it gets easier over time. Be kind to yourself and have fun with it! My 'Going Vegan / Starting a Plant-Based Diet' playlist might be helpful: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbIMsSLb-rljf9AwNo2voenVF.html All the best on your journey! 👍😊
Enjoyed hearing about your approach to plant based eating. Best wishes to you. I've loss and maintained a 25 lb loss for 3 yrs. i feel and look great at 85 yrs. Using the 50/50 Starch Solution method allowed me to do it.
Your journey to me is the most relatable. thank you
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Lovely video! It's so beautiful to see how your journey has given you peace, healing, excitement, energy, joy and so much knowledge and wisdom about a plant based lifestyle! Thank you for sharing your experience, encouragement, knowledge and tips! Looking forward to watching more of your videos! I am switching to a plant based lifestyle and I'm going to need all the help I can get!
Thank you so much for your kind message! Congrats on making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle! 🙌It can feel overwhelming in the beginning, but it gets easier when you find plant-based meals you love and start to make new habits and routines. 😊
Great video!!! I love how realistic your approach was and is!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Thank you for being so honest! Great job
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience it makes me feel hopeful 🤗
You're welcome! I'm so glad this video gives you hope! 😊
Thank you! ☺️ I thought for sure I was jacking this up b/c I don’t eat huge salads by the truckload. I’ll just start where I’m at and make my way to salad wonderland. Thank you for sharing! 🌟😊
You're welcome! I think it's much better to ease your way in and eat foods you enjoy along the way rather than forcing salads. Haha! I love the "salad wonderland" expression! 😂 Thank you for watching and sharing your perspective! 😊
You are so beautiful and you glow! Your shaved head rocks. I have read The China Study, years ago and it's a wonderful book! Peace and love to you!
You're so kind! Thank you! Peace and love to you too. Thanks for watching! 😊
Oh you, with your balanced and well-reasoned videos. Haha, I love them. Keep 'em coming. Thank you for another vulernable dive into your personal story. I too have figured out what works best for me and it shifts with the seasons. Currently, it's summer, and I'm enjoying Dr G's hypernourishing smoothies and a very simple, pared down version of Dr. McDougall's starch solution. Definitely WFPB SOFAS-free. I was raised a vegetarian and chose veganism almost 30 years ago. I'd say I'm an ethical vegan because it is political for me; this way of eating/shopping/living is my act of non-violent resistance against the outrageous processed franken-food, agribiz, and pharmaceutical juggernaut. Okay, stepping off my soapbox now. Peace to you, Meg. Thanks for these videos.
Haha! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos!
I love that you have also figured out what works for you, and it's cool that the seasons impact how you eat. I tend to eat more salads, smoothies, and raw foods in the summer months as well. Love your passion for veganism! Thanks for sharing! 😊
What a great transition, congrats! You must feel so much better. Good luck.
Thank you! I do feel much better!
hey enjoyed your perspective, thanks and hi from australia. I just switched to vegan only 2 weeks ago and what surprised me is how satisfied I am... i thought that would be a real battle. Im in my 40's and weigh 104kg (230 pounds) i own a restaurant so i am around food all day so i thought it would be hard. I am a big eater and work long of hours on my feet so my approach so far is to make sure I'm never hungry. last night i made a lentl curry and i couldnt eat its all! (Its possible i am consuming a bit more oil and salt than i should, but its part of strategy at this stage)i am really enjoying mealtimes. the other thing i find, from a food prep point of view is that many meals can be made pretty quickly, because you dont have to prepare meat. I'm hoping to lose weight, but im not focusing on it.
Thanks so much for sharing your perspective and your experience! Congrats on switching to a vegan diet! 🥳 I was also surprised at how satisfied I was and how much I still enjoyed my food! I love your approach of never feeling hungry! 🙌 I'm the same way! 😊
I'm a picker too! lol A little bit of Greger, a little bit of AJ, a little bit of McDougall etc. I can't wait to hear how you lost the last 10lbs! I feel stuck with the last 15lbs.
Haha! That's awesome! 🙌 The last 10 lbs video is coming soon!
Hey! I was looking for some inspiration on the WFBP way of eating. You're approach and expression of your journey is so inspiring, thank you! I'm gonna check out the books you recommended and go deeper into the WFPB diet. My biggest snag is that I still have the WheatBelly diet (KETO) in my mind, since I lost about 15 lbs, a few years ago on it. So, after choosing the WFPB way over a year ago, I was hungry a lot and added the fats back in, then the eggs, etc, and down the slippery slope I went! My weight loss was minimal like 5 lbs.
I'm looking forward to making changes like you stated, and not being so hard on myself when I can't follow the method to the "T". It truly is a time of getting to 'know thyself'. Thank you for your hard work and sharing your heart. I hear ya, and think you're doing great!
Yay! I'm so glad that you were looking for some WFPB ideas and inspiration and found my channel! Welcome! 🥳
It's easy to slide back into old habits - I've been there! Continue to learn more about plant-based eating and a healthy lifestyle, and do your best. Make sure you eat enough to feel full and satisfied. Be kind to yourself along the way! All the best! 😊❤️
Hi Meg. Last summer I switched my family to a mostly plant-based diet. I read How Not to Die at the time and was really inspired. I do have a very hard time with my 3.5 and 6 year old kids fully buying in. They definitely miss meat! I've read all the books and try to make most of my meals with a 50/50 plate, but I struggle SO much with snacking (binging) on ultra-processed baked goods, candy, etc. that are definitely not always vegan. I had a lot of success with weight loss when we first started, but have definitely slipped with the snacking, causing a lot of weight gain. I just can't seem to fully commit.
Hi Caity, congrats on switching to a mostly plant-based diet! Finding your why is really important for staying on track. Try to dig a bit deeper to find out why you really want to make changes, and do your best to stay connected to your why. Keeping processed food out of the house and sticking to a list when shopping can be helpful. Sometimes eating larger healthy meals can also help with reducing the need for snacking. Another option is to make healthier versions of sweets and baked goods you enjoy. It takes time to make new habits and build new routines for yourself and your family. Be patient and keep going!
Why do you even by those junk snack in the first place?
Yay! Just found your channel and I found this video really encouraging and inspiring thank you! I’m on my own plant based journey 🙏
Yay! Welcome to the channel! 🥳 I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! All the best on your plant-based journey. 😊❤️
Congrats on your journey!!
This is a great video! And you are gorgeous and I love your shaved head. I am a 38-year-old woman and also have a shaved head. Yours is even shorter than mine and it looks so so great on you!!! Fabulous!! Thanks for sharing your plant based weight loss journey!! For my weight loss journey, I follow a fully plant-based diet and I don't restrict myself to the starch solution or any of the other methods. I just simply eat a whole food plant-based diet and eat the foods I enjoy. I've been plant-based for a few years but used to eat A LOT of desserts and some processed foods. I mostly avoid all that now. I dont have much weight to lose. I'm not overweight but would like to have a more toned, athletic body.
Way to go . I am over stressed and have read all the same books. I really want one of to work for me
Great video. I started this lifestyle for health reasons and to lose weight. I have all the books you mentioned the exception of the China Study. I tried the Starch Solution but it didn’t seem to work for me. So I started experimenting and took information from all of them. I’m learning how to give myself grace when I have a meal that’s not the healthiest and that has gone a long way to help me to stick to it. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Janelle! It's great that when you tried something that didn't quite work, you experimented with other methods to find what worked for you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! 😊
Every year I am starting with new diet. Last year it was Slimming world. Year before calorie counting, keto, etc.. I am so tired. Now I started veganuary. And just will try to eat them low fat. Also want to avoid processed stuff,- never been fan of pasta, but I like bread. I love vegetables and salads. Today I had veggies, beans..... I am bit tired of my journey. This is my last hope. Intermittent fasting+ whole food plant based... My next step will be surgery if this won't work .
Given up coffee completely as new year resolution (week one done), and drinking tea and herbal teas only.
I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a hard time with different diets and trying to lose weight. Be patient, do your best, and be kind to yourself along the way. If you veer away from your plan, consider it a little blip, and get back to your plan as soon as you can. Wishing you all the best with Veganuary and sticking with mostly whole food plant-based options!
Hi Meg! This is My 7th week of Vegan for my health. I started at weighing in at 273lbs and have lost 21lbs so far. I've had a full physical and I'm otherwise a healthy person (so far). My problem is I don't feel good at all and I'm taking a b12 supplement. I get my information from you and pcrm, one of the pcrm videos I was watching you submitted a question! I was so excited. Sorry so long if you made it this far.
Congratulations! Keep going, you’re doing fabulous:) I’m not a doctor, but on my journey I went through a detox where I didn’t feel so great. I really believe it was my body craving the junk food and it was my body relearning healthy.
Hi cristie! Congratulations on switching to a vegan diet and on your weight loss! 🥳 It's great that you have had a physical and are otherwise healthy. I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well though! Is it an energy issue? It could be that you need to eat a bit more to feel energized and fuelled for the day. Drinking more water can sometimes help too. Stress and sleep are other factors that can impact how you feel as well. Amber also left a good point as well. I always recommend discussing any specific concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor if possible. Hope you start to feel better soon! 🌱❤️
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I have my hand in all the pots, not losing weight but have cheated…
I watch Plantiful Kiki, starch solution , forks over knives …well your world videos…
I just need to get with it and stop cheating
You brought up some great points... I couldn't stick to the starch solution personally, I didnt know why when all the videos I saw made it look so easy. Then I realized it was low fat content. I too read how not to die, it's an amazing book!!! And he emphasizes on the need for tiny amount of healthy fats a day. I decided I needed to take the information I know and make it work for me and my lifestyle. I consume healthy fats and still lose weight considerably. Loved the video, great advice 😁
Thank you for sharing your experience! That's awesome that you found a healthy plant-based lifestyle that works for you! Sometimes little tweaks like that make all the difference. 🙌 I'm so glad you loved the video! Thanks for watching! 😊
I lost 29 pounds last year. Like you I slipped up and gained a few but back on track now. What works for me is a combination of raw fruitarian style 10/10/10 and clean eating flexitarian. I simply can’t eat the high protein vegan foods so I add in fish or eggs with my evening meal to get in my protein. Beans lentils etc all give me horrible bloat. But a base of 80% fruit and leafy greens makes me feel good. I start with raw oats and loads of fruit Bircher muesli style or a very green smoothie. Both are very satiating. I suppose I am a combo of Freelee raw till 4 and Nutritarian. Starch solution doesn’t float my boat. It’s too bland, although I do avoid oils.
So interesting to hear about your dietary pattern and what has been working for you! Thanks for sharing!
I so enjoy your videos! Uou make sence, you simplify things that make me want to eat how you eat. Thank you for all you have shared n I wish you could help me in a personal way. Blessings n have a great week.
I'm so glad that you're enjoying the channel! I do offer 1:1 coaching. I can be reached through the contact page on my website if you're interested: plantfitmeg.com/contact/ Have a great week! 😊
Thanks Meg. So great to hear about your health recovery! Inspires me to keep going. Have a great evening.😊
You're welcome, Amy! So happy to hear that you enjoyed the video and are inspired to keep going. You have a great evening too! 😊
I think age has alot to do with results. When I was 18 I went plant based and lost 45 pounds without even trying. But now at age 59, it is so...much...HARDER to loose weight. The only thing that has worked for me in two years of trying was to finally, 8 month ago, to commit to Maximum wight loss/John McDougall....50/50 plate; no nuts, seeds, avocado, olive, oils, nothing processed, etc. I have lost almost twenty pounds, but it has taken alot of effort and discipline, even with exercise.
You're right about age being a factor for sure. There are so many variables with weight loss and that's why I always encourage people to focus on eating more plants, be as wfpb as possible, and pay attention to other lifestyle factors (exercise, stress, sleep). It's so important to do what works for you to be healthy and reach your goals! It's great that you have found a method that works for you! Congrats! 🙌 😊
@@PlantFitMeg what is plant based ? What do you eat in a week I wanna do this but confused
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Hey Meg! I realized I totally had a “mish mosh” food weekend (leftovers with a sauce on top)- !! And thought Of your mish mish recipes-I’m doing WFPB with no oil at home but I do eat vegan food with oil when we go out -I’ve been doing this for about 3-4 months. And also wanted to say Chris’ PB jar upside down tip is awesome!! Thanks!! And I love your channel!
Hi Skye! YES! Mishmosh meals are so simple and tasty! 🙌 Thanks for sharing your experience with wfpb at home and vegan meals out. I'm glad the pb jar tip was helpful and that you're loving the channel! Thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you for another fantastic video! I love that your approach and advice is all inclusive and you realize that one approach may not work for everyone. I'm super similar to you, fully plant based but have had a harder time letting go of the processed/convenience foods (I do have a 12 yr old boy that loves them). I tend to pick aspects from the Plant Based chefs, doctors and experts that I feel I can incorporate easily into my lifestyle. I also have read a ton of the books, because I love reading and am interested in all of the different approaches, evidence, science and journeys.
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and could relate. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! 😊
I really hope this works Plant Fit Meg. I suffer from really bad OCD and I think autism so food for me gets really confusing and hard to understand. I can commit to a diet but one meal off the diet and it takes me a long time to recommit again. Really hard to stay on focus with holidays, Shabbat dinners or Church events. I am 68 years old so age is hard also. I have always been heavy but now I am 40 pounds overweight. I will let you know but good for you in any case. I have never had success so I don’t expect anything.
Amazing video! SO inspiring! Let me also say that you totally rock a shaved head wow! 😃😄❤
Thanks so much! 😊
I began my weight loss journey by becoming a dietary vegan, mainly because I have a genetic metabolic disorder. Since then I've never felt and looked better.
Niiiceeeeeee!!! Enjoyed this video ;-)
Great video, Meg! Thank you. I have been studying, like yourself, for years. I have all the knowledge, yet I am struggling to just make the shift. Stress level has been super high the past year and I gained 30 lbs, ugh! I am a singer and artist with art shows and gigs coming up and I REALLY want to get this weight off. More importantly I want my health back! I am a food addict for sure, relying on food as someone would rely on prozac! That is the hardest part! Just trying to find another way to handle stress besides eating bad foods!
You're welcome Karen! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! It's definitely a challenge to change our behaviour patterns and stop emotional eating. Do your best to figure out what triggers the (over)eating and find other ways to cope with stress: walking, dancing, getting out in nature, writing, talking to someone you trust, listening to music, doing an activity that brings you joy. The more you practice, the easier it gets over time. When you have a misstep, get back to your plan asap. Stick with it and be kind to yourself along the way! ❤️
@@PlantFitMeg Great advice, Meg! Thanks!
@@PlantFitMeg PS: I am a singer, artist and musician. Whenever I am either on stage or painting, the last thing I think about is food! :) Keep the great videos coming! I am sure you are helping many people!
@@1artistvocalist Thanks so much for your kind words Karen. I really appreciate it and I'm so glad that my videos are helpful to you! 😊❤
@@PlantFitMeg my pleasure, Meg!
I'm like you. I mostly follow Mastering Diabetes and the Esselstyns and experts from those directions. I eat mostly rice, beans, greens but occasionally will eat sour cream or chicken or turkey but I try to use legumes for my protein. I also eat fruits and a few nuts and seeds
I'm glad you found something that works for you!
Thank you sharing, very motivating
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊
You’re beautiful and an inspiration.
You're so kind! Thanks so much! 😊
I am 80% vegan and 20% meats/fish/dairy as of this year. I just couldn’t go all the way vegan! But like you said, I couldn’t put myself in a box. I am really happy with this new balance and it works for me. Great perspective because it’s easy to think we HAVE to follow something 100%. It’s really about listening to your body and understanding it’s needs. 💕
Glad you found a balance that works for you! Any movement towards eating more plants is a win! 🙌
Thank you for sharing your story, this is the only vid of yours I have watched so forgive me if you have already answered this question. How do I get my family on board with eating a plant based diet? For the past month, I have only eaten meat once. I started the medical medium detox to jump start some weight loss and lost 9lbs. I felt so good and bought some other books and have watched What the Health and Cowspiracy. I thought I was going to be flexitarian but now I'm convinced I should go vegan for my health, families health and our dear earth.
Welcome to the channel! Getting family on board can be tricky. It really depends on how open they are to change and what the family dynamic is like. It also depends whether you want to make an overnight change or a gradual transition. A few quick tips are: make familiar foods in a healthy plant-based version, gets kids involved in shopping and/or making food, rewatch documentaries with family, discuss the benefits you have experienced, and lead by example.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊
@@PlantFitMeg Great advise, thank you!
Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed your video. I tend to think the best is something between mostly high raw with some cooked beans or sweet potato.
I am so afraid of starches. I tried McDougal 's method which triggered a serious flare up with ulcerative colitis. I was sick for 5 months. I then read that digesting starches is very tough on the body.
Now I dont know what to think! Ugh!
Try reading "Fiber Feuled" by Dr Bulsiewicz and/ or check out his website, you tube videos. Very knowledgeable and engaging easy style of presenting info on all things digestive.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm sorry to hear that your ulcerative colitis flared up and you were sick for an extended period of time. I always recommend discussing specific medical concerns with a a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. feasting on goodness made a good point about looking into Dr. Will B and his book Fiber Fueled as well. You could also check nutritionfacts.org. Dr Greger has several videos about UC. It may take a bit of trial and error to find what works best for you. I hope you're doing better now!
Thanks for your video. I take a balanced approach with no hard and fast rules except for this: eat whole plant foods as much as possible, and only occasionally minimally processed foods like rice and pasta. No oil but I do allow low salt and low amounts of sweetener in some circumstances. I have removed 28 pounds since December 2020 out of about 50 that need to be removed. I initially started with the goal of eating more vegetables for better health. Then it became WFPB exclusively, within about a month. I keep in mind the 50-50 way of eating. Oddly enough, the book I resisted buying was the book that helped me set more concrete goals and ways to meet those goals. It was "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss" by Chef AJ and Glen Merzer. Her lifelong addition to processed foods resonated with me as did the philosophy she adopted of eating vegetables for breakfast. I also watched some documentaries and read The Starch Solution, The Alzheimers Solution and samples of many other books.
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's so interesting to hear how your diet has changed over time. Chef AJ is great! 😊
Thank you for this video! I have been struggling with my weight loss journey for awhile. How do you drink your coffee when you are losing weight?
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
I'm not sure how to answer your question. I usually drink 1-2 cups of coffee per day. In the beginning of my weight loss, I used non-dairy milk and 1 sugar. Now, I tend to drink my coffee black or with soy milk. You can lose weight with or without coffee. 👍
I think the Nutritarian aproach works due to calorie restriction. I lost 14 lbs in the first month on the starch solution, then stalled. I tried for another month without success. I just started the Eat To Live book foods and I'm losing weight again. Definitely not going to be able to do it more than several months because it's a little more expensive. Once I've lost all the weight (70 lbs +) I'll begin to add more starch in my diet.
I'm glad you found methods that work for you! You could always play with doing a modified nutritarian approach with a bit more starch to see how you feel and how you progress. All the best on your healthy weight loss journey! 😊
I hope everyone has the daily dozen app on their phone. It’s free!
It's a great resource!
I love this video! I thought there was something wrong with me because I follow the starch solution for the most part but don’t deny other things like if I go out to eat with my family or my mom or whatever. So I’d say I follow a flexitarian diet :)
I'm so glad you loved the video!
Everyone chooses their own adventure! It's great if being a bit more flexible works for you to achieve and maintain your health and weight loss goals! 🙌 Thanks for sharing!
You suit a shaved head so beautifully. Stunning and very cool 😎xox
I have actually GAINED 14 pounds since going low fat wfpb. So I'm at my absolute fattest.😫 But I came from keto/carnivore so I was expecting to gain bcs the body needs to repair itself after all the damage done by keto and other things. It's not easy though, but I just have to take it easy and trust the long term process.🏵
Sorry to hear that you have gained weight. That must be challenging to deal with. Know that you're on the right path for your long-term health and weight loss goals. As you say, "take it easy and trust the long term process." 🙌 Be kind to yourself along the way! ❤️
You look so much like Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel on Virgin River). 😮
I don't really see the resemblance, but thank you! 😊
I really like that mind set and believing really liked that very important you have to really want it and believe good way to look at it and true..I want to get back on track with the vegan lifestyle whole foods and the juicing I need to do it for my health as I have several things going on I'm ready to have my health and life back ..how do you have a balanced diet and know how to balance it also how did you do the juice fast? How do I start to get my body back in shape after being very inactive for a few years? Any help and info is very appreciated thank you so much
Thank you! I always recommend consulting with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss your specific situation. For information about a balanced whole food plant-based diet, you can check the resources I left linked in the description box. I followed the "Reboot with Joe" free program for the juice fast: www.rebootwithjoe.com/juicing/ To start getting active, I recommend walking. You can also check out our fitness video here for tips on getting started: th-cam.com/video/YptXdLQH9gw/w-d-xo.html
@@PlantFitMeg thank you so much for replying and for the info I appreciate it very much. Thank you for the videos your food looks so good and healthy too I know I can do this breakfast is the easy one for me it's lunch and dinner that are hard and I just want to do meals no snacking..any tips on getting water in easier? Ok thank you again so much:)
@@shaylahgearhart5996 You're welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel! Starting the day with water can set the tone for the day. Adding a bit of flavour to your water can help (lemon, cucumber, mint etc..). If you forget to drink water throughout the day, you could fill a water bottle and always keep it with you, set timers on your phone, or leave yourself reminders to drink water.
@@PlantFitMeg Thank you these are wonderful ideas I will be trying these out for sure because I need to drink water I struggle with drinking enough water and I know water is so important and healthy.
Going pescatarian for my weight loss journey and slowly going dairy free
Cool! Sounds like you're making steps in the right direction! All the best on your weight loss journey! 😊
I'm ready to make the switch, yet I am not certain where to begin. I am a long time conivore, yet I like my meat cooked. 🍖Most vegetarian diets or bland and not enjoyable. However, I need to switch my diet, reduce weight and my lower blood pressure (normal for me is 160/89). Where and how do I start?
I always recommend discussing specific medical conditions or concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. As for switching to a more plant-based diet, there are many ways to go about it. My "How to Go Vegan" playlist is a great starting point: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbIMsSLb-rljf9AwNo2voenVF.html
Start with what is easiest for you to switch up and branch out from there (ex. switching to non-dairy milk, making chili, curries, pasta dishes with beans or lentils instead of meat etc..). Tweaking recipes you already enjoy can be really helpful! Focus on foods and flavours you already enjoy and experiment with different recipes as you get more comfortable with eating a plant-based diet. My recipe playlist might also be helpful: th-cam.com/play/PL2xc7vtzqbINiTOQCM5UpbmJ6apouI6BD.html
Good luck and have fun eating more plant-based foods! 👍😊
I'm trying to "get back on the wagon" with a whole foods diet and I like that you mention you don't really need to eat just salads/ carrots... I think alot of times I fail because I try to go TOO nutrient dilute and am just too hungry. Eating pretty good almost all of the time and having some cleanish comfort foods here and there is better than trying to eat NOTHING "bad" and caving and eating a whole pint of ben and jerry's... lol
That's great that you're getting back to eating whole plant foods! 🙌 Don't go hungry! Make sure you eat enough to fuel yourself. I agree that having a few indulgences here and there is better than being too restrictive and then going all out with the treats. Do what works for you! All the best! 😊
I've been vegan for about 10 years. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, I weighed less as a vegetarian. I don't love the starch solution, but it's really easy to lose weight on it. I just can't find the balance with it and then end up binging on foods that aren't appropriate for the diet. I'm not sure where to go from here. Thanks for your videos!
if 95% or your meals are from whole food plant based you should be okay. like ie. oreos… doesn’t everyone know thats poison?
I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with finding balance and binge eating. I always recommend consulting with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss specific concerns. It might take some time to find balance and figure out what works for you. If you don't love the Starch Solution, it may be worth exploring other healthy plant-based ways to lose weight. Some people do best completely eliminating certain foods for a certain time period to adjust taste buds, cravings etc.. Others do better with making a plan to have the odd food that is "off plan" and then get right back on track. Be kind to yourself. It takes time to make new habits and routines.
@@PlantFitMeg thank you for your reply. I'm working with a health coach right now. I can be compliant most of the time but the fat restriction is what gets me. The thing is that it works. So I'm just going to keep trying :)
@@akuadolce yes, I eat pretty healthy. No junky foods.
@@humblelovingsouls You're welcome! Great to hear that you're working with a coach who can help support you to reach your goals! All the best!
I just came across your video and I must say you give the best advice!!!
You're so sweet! Thank you! I'm so glad you appreciated this video! 😊❤️
For myself, I can do plant based, 50/50 plates, oil free but cannot do sugar and salt free. I can reduce sugar but not salts.
Vegan for years. It's always been about the animals. 45 years meatless, 16 of those a JUNK food vegan. I'm TRYING (mostly failing) to be a healthy, mostly Whole Foods vegan.
WOW! Congrats on 45 years meatless! 🥳 That's amazing! 🙌 Any step in the direction of more whole plant foods is a good one! Good on you for trying! 👍
Can I make tasty healthy meals without a kitchen or heating tools? I'm not allowed to cook in my apt and cannot have a burner. What can I do to make meals that aren't raw veggies?
You might be a bit more limited without an oven, but you can still make it work with a microwave, pressure cooker, and/or slow cooker. Using one (or more) of those appliances can help you to make easy meals at home. If you have a microwave, you can use oats, pre-cooked whole grains, canned beans and legumes, fresh/canned/or frozen fruits and veggies to make meals. Hope that helps!
Starting week 2. No weight loss yet but im feeling better mentally. Not sure why I'm not losing 😩
Congrats on getting started! I'm thrilled to hear that you're feeling better mentally! Keep going, and try to be patient - give the weight loss a bit more time. Track progress with measurements and progress photos too. If you're still not losing weight, you can make small tweaks that can help (ex.drinking more water, eating more green veggies, eating larger meals and healthier snacks etc..) If you'd like some 1:1 support, you can contact me to discuss coaching: plantfitmeg.com/contact/ All the best on your health journey! 🌱❤️
@@PlantFitMeg thank you!
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I struggle with sticking with this...I did ok...since last oct. Now I seem to be falling short again. I only got down 20lbs. I hope I can get back to eating 50/50 plate. Exercise is my issue...any tips would be helpful. Thank you
@@EntirelyHonest Hi! Thanks for the positive feedback. I shall try that. Take care
I understand that it can be a challenge to stick to. I went off plan at
a certain point and gradually ended up incorporating processed foods back into my diet. I was able to get back on track and continue my health and weight loss journey from there. Know that the path isn't always direct or linear and that's ok! Do your best and be kind to yourself in the process! Ryan left a great tip below! I also have a full video with tips for getting your body moving daily - th-cam.com/video/YptXdLQH9gw/w-d-xo.html A few quick tips are: find activities you enjoy, schedule it in, make it a part of your day/week (regular routine). All the best on your health and weight loss journey! 😊
@@PlantFitMeg Thank you very much. So, proud of you and your health journey 💛 I appreciate your youtube channel and all you share with us. Thanks so much, also..for reaching out to me.
@@sarahmeyer4128 You're so sweet! Thank you! I'm glad you're getting value from the channel! It's my pleasure to reach out and respond to your comments and questions! 😊❤️
Were you breastfeeding by chance when you lost the weight? You mentioned that you were 4 months post partum when you made the switch and I am 4 months post partum right now and wanting to lose some weight. I’m 163 pounds and wanting to get down to about 115 because I’m 5 ft 4 and I remember being very comfortable in my body when I was 115. Anyways, sometimes I worry losing weight won’t be possible or more difficult because I’m breastfeeding but I don’t want to stop.
If you're concerned about weight loss while breastfeeding, I recommend discussing your concerns with a plant-based/lifestyle medicine doctor. My son was born early, and I had a lot of difficulties with breastfeeding. So, I did my best to breastfeed and pump as much as possible, but we were supplementing with formula as well.
Hi..I kinda do raw til 4 every other day and then all fruit days between those days.
So interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I went vegan and ended up with insulin resistance but I denied it because I wanted to be right . I added meat to my diet and cut out most of the high carb stuff like too much fruit and carby veggies and the weight came off and my hair and skin healed.
Did your insulin resistance improve as well? I advocate for a healthy vegan diet (a whole food plant-based diet), but with that being said, every individual will make their own choices and do what they feel is best for them. If you're wanting to get back to a vegan diet, I recommend consulting with a plant-based lifestyle medicine doctor to discuss your specific health concerns. You could also check out these videos about insulin resistance for some more info if you're interested: nutritionfacts.org/?s=insulin+resistance
How often do you exercise?
These days I usually exercise 3-5 days per week (weight lifting, calisthenics and/or dancing). My exercise habits have changed a lot over the years. When I first started eating a plant-based diet, I didn't exercise much and was very focused on figuring out the food.
I am not hungry but maybe once a day, did you eat only when hungry or times a day?
I did my best to eat when hungry, stop when full, and only snack on fruit or other healthy foods if I was really hungry between meals. I typically ate three meals and sometimes had a snack or two as needed as well. This method has worked well for me, but individual needs will vary based on many factors (current weight, current caloric intake, activity levels, goals etc...) Do what works for you! All the best! 🙂
@@PlantFitMeg so I've been up since maybe 7:00 this morning and I have not been hungry all day it's almost dinnertime here I should keep waiting till I get hungry?
@@JuanGonzalez-0308 I recommend checking in with your doctor to discuss your specific situation and unique needs.
Ive just found your channel and im so pleased i did. You have such a lovely voice and very easy to listen to ❤
I follow the science
Cool! Do what works for you! 👍
I want to try vegan keto. Any advice on that guys?
I don't know enough about vegan keto to offer advice about it. I would refer to nutritionfacts.org pcrm.org and/or nutritionstudies.org for guidance.
Off topic, but you look so much like xomacenna 😯