Great tips! Would you consider doinga video of a day of eating your way, just to give us ideas on what it looks like. I'd love to lose 30 pounds myself. Thanks!
Just wanted to send a note to compliment you on your posts. I came across you when I began using Kon Mari in my house. The reason I like your videos is that you get right to the point, you share ideas simply and quickly, no rambling on and on like some others I have checked out and you also supply a lot of great information in a short time! It is refreshing to see how you apply everything in your own daily life. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Thank you for including dairy and corn products as no no's. Dairy is so bad for most people and they don't realize it. Besides stomach problems it causes a lot of inflammatory side effects such as sinus and throat problems, if I have any dairy I immediately get sinus congestion and a cough or sore throat. Thank you for the weekly videos, they have been very helpful :-)
I just adore you!!! I love the pop up "thoughts" as you talk. I'm constantly listening and reading and you say things that I've never thought of and I thoroughly enjoy it! Especially everything to do with minimalism, money and weight loss:) HAPPY NEW YEAR GIRL!
Hi. So I was introduced to minimalism by a friend, and have started watching your videos. Every year, after Christmas, I deep clean everything I have. This year I was able to let go of so much clutter. I'm not fully 'there', but I do feel like I was able to take a huge step this year. Can't wait to try some of these tips, too
happy new year Melody! loving the red lips!!I I can't stop looking at your necklace:)) can you make a video on your dainty jewelries or tell us where you got them?
Melody, love your tips on minimizing decision fatigue - I am drinking more water and less other beverages because of you. Also I have to say that the dark purple blouse you have on with your make-up choices in this video look SO good on you. You sparkle.
Very helpful video, thank you Melody. :) As someone who has previously lost around 65 kg (not sure in pounds, probably like 130) I can say that your advice is very sound. I still take milk in smaller amounts but the weight loss group I joined years ago basically give you similar tips: Return to the basics and base your diet on lean meats and veg / fruit, with some carbs like plain rice and pasta. They cut out condiments and a lot of processed foods so it is very clean. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your helpful tips on minimalism. On a funny note, I even rejected a Christmas present this time as it would have been another 'dust catcher' on the mantlepiece .. and I really didn't like the look of it, so go Minimalism! I am also donating a lot of things I haven't used in a while, so I am finding your advice and tips very useful. :) Greetings from Ireland! :D
I am confused as to why you would consider prescription medications in the things you should stop eating in order to lose weight...if you have been prescribed medications it's highly likely that you NEED those drugs. I understand for things like birth control which is voluntary but things like seizure medications can't simply be stopped in order to lose weight...maybe it's just your wording but idk if I agree with this point.
Emily King I thought the same thing, I have to do weekly injections to control my rheumatoid arthritis from destroying my joints, can't just stop doing that
Hey Emily, sorry I didn't clarify. I was referring mainly to psychiatric medications. About 25% of American women now take psychiatric medication, and this began to rise about the time that obesity did in the United States. I'm not saying it causes obesity, as no category alone causes obesity, but it can slow your metabolism and also diminish energy and motivation, in the same way that birth control did for me. Exercising and making decisions becomes more difficult as energy declines over time. Everybody's body is different (for instance, my body can't handle a lot of citrus), but this is just a video of what I believe to play a big role in weight and are categories that are great to focus on when keeping a food dairy. Tracking how items within these categories make us look and feel over two weeks can really change your life.
More Melody Still some of those medications are probably necessary for people. Wouldn't it have been better to say "any unnessesary medications". And not all drugs have the side effects you mentioned. People just need to be educated when it comes to the effects of drugs the don't need.
My mother and both grandmothers were minimalist cooks. It wasn't until I became older that I really appreciated that. They had salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon in their spice cabinet. People will tell you they don't cook or eat out, but when you go to their homes, they may have 25-30 jars of spices in their cabinets. Of course, dried herbs and spices have a 1 year life span, which means many of those herbs/spices should be thrown out.
Melody, can you talk about soy a little more? It's hard to find concrete information about dairy and soy. I am vegetarian and I like tofu and soy protein isolates (like Morningstar and Beyond Beef) but I'm worried about hormonal issues.
You're so right about dairy, a lot of other things too but the dairy really hits home. It's scary to think of how the US food guidelines are based on what is economically beneficial. Meat, dairy, etc. No one is lobbying for lettuce and it shows.
Hi Melody! Concerning the comments on psychiatric medications, I too, have to take them, and I have been on them since I was 30 years old and I just turned 65. They have side effects just like most medications, but the worst has been weight gain. I think all of them cause this. I am Type II Diabetic (also I suspect from weight gain) and the insulin they put me on caused me to gain 30 pounds right off the bat. My doctor told me it would. It's a Catch-22 situation. My doctor is slowing weaning me off the psych meds & I am dieting to lose weight too. Hopefully with a major, major weight loss(100 lbs.) I can come off insulin. It would be wonderful to not have to take any meds.
Some medications are harder to stop such as medications for asthma/heart/diabetic/seizure but I think the part where we need to minimize what we eat and keep it simple so that we can our energy for other things too. I agree with drink plenty of water to maintain body weight (and good skin). I guess eating more vegetables and 1 fruit a day are definitely working.
I've been waiting for your upload! Happy new year Melody! I've been skinny all my life with very high metabolism but when I went to Hawaii a few years ago and tried to eat the massive portions, I gained weight within a week!!
Since I don't like to exercise, I just say that cleaning the home is my own way of exercising! I loved this video Melody! When I'm conscious about what I'm eating and try to avoid the categories of food you mentioned in this video, my body feel so much better :)
I need to read your blog for the condiment minimalist approach and other things for healthier eating. I'm a young Senior and weigh too much. Would be great if I could lose 32 lbs. Thank you for the inspiration and Happy New Year.
Funny, that I just saw this video. I went through my fridge last night, clean all the shelves, and threw a bunch of condiments away that are rarely used. I have the same ones as you do in the fridge now.
I think going vegan has really simplified my eating while saving me money AND making me more healthy. I just keep simple plant based foods in the house that are easy to cook, like beans, rice, and veggies, and usually for fruits I keep oranges and bananas. I always eat breakfast because I have hypoglycemia, but I keep it simple like oatmeal. I rarely ever eat out of the house which is also a money saver. I take food with me if I think I'll need it. When you eat plant based, with no oil and minimal fat, weight loss happens naturally.
Great video! I am planning to eat healthier this year. I focus on buying whole foods at the grocery store, and then either eat them raw or use them in a recipe. If you avoid anything with chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics, your health will improve tremendously. I've done quite a bit of research and experimenting over the past few years and have found that my health is most directly linked to what I eat.
Happy New Year, Melody! I thought I posted my comment but got a phone call, so who knows where it went. Ha! Great video and you look wonderful, radiant and glowing, so I'm listening to you!
I am studying law.. already difficult and I really do need to simplify everything else. That was probably the best tip on my university life lol Thanks ! New subscriber :)
super, I was waiting for this topic :D I would like even more about it. Like how you eat 2 times a day, how do you see your portion size etc. If you have tips for this I really like your way of minimalism xx
Hi Melody, I've been trying to buy one of those humidifiers you have recommended, although I live in the UK and cannot get one anywhere! I've tried to purchase 3 times from Amazon now but it rejected it because I don't think it ships to U.K. :( I've looked at so many others and none seem half as good. Do you know any way I can get one please? Or a place I can buy it from here? I have a chronic sore throats (it's been sore every day for the past year and a half since I got mono! :( ) and I've literally tried EVERYTHING - every medicine, remedy and test - nothing works.. so was hoping this might as a last resort! Anyway.. enough moaning, sorry.. I just put all my hopes into being able to get this one after your good recommendation (and the products great reviews), but having no luck. Please let me know where I can get one or where you got yours! Thanks, kat x
if the milk said from cows raised without hormone, would that be okay to have 2% milk as long as there is also no added sugar like chocolate or strawberry flavored milk?
please do more videos about food and meal planning..i heard you say crokpot is that same as a slow cooker? do you ever consider becoming a vegetarian ?
Hi Melody, It is very interesting to apply a minimalism to the diet. Thank you for your advise. It would be very helpful if you could make a video about food categories that help to maintain a healthy weight. What is a good choice for breakfast? I like your channel, and look forward to a new videos about minimalism & nutrition.
Good stuff I have lost weight just eating lots of plant based things organic veggies and they are EXPENSIVE here in Hawaii.Fruits cutting out meat, dairy , Eggs . sugar . Working on the cheese and oils.i don't crave it either.Never soda , water I almost always Live it.
Aufgerouget she does not. She misses breakfast, many people do. For some people this works. Your body is detoxing and fasting mode due to having a long break (sleep). Hope this helps
It is quite simple to stay thin. Focus on eating fruit and vegetables for meals. Easy-to-make foods such as chunky salads. =) Organic scrambled eggs or hard boiled, can't go wrong with bananas! Drink (no added sugar) juice smoothies. Apples are a quick, delicious snack. :) Organic hot tea for a beverage, and not much else. Tap water in America has highly toxic chemicals such as fluoride so best stay away from drinking it. Bottled water often isn't any better unfortunately. :( Also try your best to be sure all food items are organic and non gmo (especially corn- causes tumors if it has gmo's). Please check each food item and snacks, most nowadays are toxic as they have been genetically modified (sprayed with weed killers). Thank you.
i wish i really understood your vision of how things take away our willpower... i have serious decluttering to do and i have a feeling this is a huge issue for me...
wow! geat video... I didn't know that breakfast wasn´t actually the most important meal of the day, I've heard it so many times. I actually have very little appetite during mornings, I start feeling hungry around noon but so many times i've forced myself to eat breakfast just because of this "fact"
Mariana Beaven me too! I was so sick of hearing this "breakfast most important" propaganda. Was shocked to see the studies were all from the Kellogg's sort of organizations...which translates to self-serving motives. I am not recalibrating my mind to truth. I DON'T have to eat breakfast to be healthy.
Hi Melody, what do you think of organic dairy? Organic milk/yogurt. Also, since you stopped hormonal birth control, what are you using now? I recently got the Mirena IUD and gained 5 lbs in the first month. 😞
Hey Sally, I would use latex-free condoms. Organic dairy is better because the well-being is better than factory for the cow and also there are no antibiotics for you. Even if the footprint is larger to care for a cow in a humane way, it is still better than trusting big companies with cows in my opinion. My mom is 50% Asian, so I inherited the common Asian intolerance for dairy. Going forward, I would pay attention to if consuming a lot (like a milkshake or a glass of milk) at once makes a difference in things like digestion, migraines, or acne. If you notice that it does make a difference in large quantities, then it probably is having a significant difference in smaller quantities over time too. So then I would try cutting it out completely or greatly minimizing it for two weeks and tracking closely in a food diary any results before adding it back in. I also track during that time things like digestion, mood, energy, weight gain/loss. For me, aside from feeling better, a big benefit of cutting back on dairy was the cost savings. Organic dairy is so expensive. So more money, quicker shopping trips, and now meals are even easier to prepare.
I eat 1/2 banana for breakfast every morning.. it fills me up .. my doctor said oats are good. But not quick oats it has to be the oats that are soaked overnight. With 4 kids that's just not feasible for me so i eat a banana which he said was ok
Omg your mom looks so young! I pretty much follow all of these tips without realizing it! I'd say they are pretty legit because I have maintained my weight since I graduated high school to now, my last year of college (about 4 yrs). But my resolution is to gain weight so I'll be doing the opposite of some of these tips lol!!
I agree with what you are saying but now I am confused lol. What are the good categories? Just vegetables with some fruit? I am not trying to sound rude, I am just not sure how to word my question.
Hey Natasha, vegetables and fruit, and there's so many ways to consume: as a snack, smoothie bowls, juicing, salads, snack platter, cooked as a side at meals, used creatively in place of pasta/potatoes. Nuts, beans, seeds, nut and bean butters. For those who consume meat, chicken and fish are a lot lighter (less nitrates and antibiotics) than the other options. Rice is my favorite grain, and I eat it at every dinner. White rice actually makes me feel better than brown rice and is a lot quicker to cook (15 minutes). Asians consume a lot of white rice and vegetables and season it well, and I like it because it's mindful and minimalist eating (one bowl meals). You can find what vegetables and fruits go with your body by keeping a food diary (more on that in another video), but also crackers and bread I still eat regularly. Gluten-free anything actually upsets my stomach (food diary); bone broths and citrus cause migraines for me. This is just to say that every body is different, so don't underestimate even "good" foods in a food diary. This video is not a ban list, just more or less what I pay attention to or minimize: I consume sparingly dairy, soy, and drinks outside of water. My one weakness is dessert, but I can't win them all :)
I've never had a weight loss problem, as I have colitis, and must eat small meals to avoid an attack. nonetheless, I find your rills to be sound. good job.
Hey Chelsee, it could actually help with weight loss! Unfortunately, I can't drink green tea because caffeine gives me migraines, but I do love the taste
I live in the South and do love sweet tea (and pretty much any tea), but I try to use Splenda when I'm out. And green tea is lovely with a little honey :-)
I had the same experience so with birth control so far. First nothing happend and then I slowly gained weight with every year. I look forward to stop taking it.
Melody, unfortunately my daughter was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and one side effect of this is a higher testosterone level which causes to grow thicker and more hair than normal in a woman, the skin is greasy and acne on your back for example is very noted and the most common way to "control this" according to specialists is by taking the lowest dose of birth control pill... have you read anything about a more natural or minimalistic way to approach this condition in order not to have to consume the birth control pills? Thanks!
She would benefit from taking Soymilk which mimics estrogen to balance out the testosterone. You can also use other products that help produce more estrogen naturally, so that her testosterone lowers.
MnM H, I had no idea, same with previous post. Spearmint tea is something that would not be difficult to get used to... sugar and sweets will be a challenge, but we should give it a try, yes, we both have the condition, seems to be hereditary. Thank you for your reply!
You said it. REAL FOOD. Real, whole food, plant based. The body will recognize it is real and know how to process it effectively.
Great tips! Would you consider doinga video of a day of eating your way, just to give us ideas on what it looks like. I'd love to lose 30 pounds myself. Thanks!
Melody these were amazing & some so seldom talked about! You are just a pot of gold. 💗
Just wanted to send a note to compliment you on your posts. I came across you when I began using Kon Mari in my house. The reason I like your videos is that you get right to the point, you share ideas simply and quickly, no rambling on and on like some others I have checked out and you also supply a lot of great information in a short time! It is refreshing to see how you apply everything in your own daily life. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Hi Melody, thank you for this thoughtful video. I think I've heard a while ago you eat only two meals a day. Could you please make video about it?
You are just a wonderful person Melody :), love all your videos! Happy New Year!!
Thank you for including dairy and corn products as no no's. Dairy is so bad for most people and they don't realize it. Besides stomach problems it causes a lot of inflammatory side effects such as sinus and throat problems, if I have any dairy I immediately get sinus congestion and a cough or sore throat. Thank you for the weekly videos, they have been very helpful :-)
I could listen to you preach about this and share your wisdom all day longggg 🙌
I just adore you!!! I love the pop up "thoughts" as you talk. I'm constantly listening and reading and you say things that I've never thought of and I thoroughly enjoy it! Especially everything to do with minimalism, money and weight loss:) HAPPY NEW YEAR GIRL!
Hi. So I was introduced to minimalism by a friend, and have started watching your videos. Every year, after Christmas, I deep clean everything I have. This year I was able to let go of so much clutter. I'm not fully 'there', but I do feel like I was able to take a huge step this year. Can't wait to try some of these tips, too
I am so happy you addressed serving sizes!!! The American serving sizes are huge!! Very sensible and honest video! Thank you.
happy new year Melody! loving the red lips!!I I can't stop looking at your necklace:)) can you make a video on your dainty jewelries or tell us where you got them?
can you do a what I eat in a day video?
"How many a diet have been ruined by condiments?" So true!
A Beautiful Horizon I
Thank you for your concrete, specific tips that I can start to use right away.
Melody, love your tips on minimizing decision fatigue - I am drinking more water and less other beverages because of you. Also I have to say that the dark purple blouse you have on with your make-up choices in this video look SO good on you. You sparkle.
Very helpful video, thank you Melody. :) As someone who has previously lost around 65 kg (not sure in pounds, probably like 130) I can say that your advice is very sound. I still take milk in smaller amounts but the weight loss group I joined years ago basically give you similar tips: Return to the basics and base your diet on lean meats and veg / fruit, with some carbs like plain rice and pasta. They cut out condiments and a lot of processed foods so it is very clean. Keep up the great work and thank you for all your helpful tips on minimalism. On a funny note, I even rejected a Christmas present this time as it would have been another 'dust catcher' on the mantlepiece .. and I really didn't like the look of it, so go Minimalism! I am also donating a lot of things I haven't used in a while, so I am finding your advice and tips very useful. :) Greetings from Ireland! :D
Melody, you make such a great point on minimizing decisions when it comes to a goal. I had never really thought of it that way! Thank you
I am confused as to why you would consider prescription medications in the things you should stop eating in order to lose weight...if you have been prescribed medications it's highly likely that you NEED those drugs. I understand for things like birth control which is voluntary but things like seizure medications can't simply be stopped in order to lose weight...maybe it's just your wording but idk if I agree with this point.
Emily King I thought the same thing, I have to do weekly injections to control my rheumatoid arthritis from destroying my joints, can't just stop doing that
Hey Emily, sorry I didn't clarify. I was referring mainly to psychiatric medications. About 25% of American women now take psychiatric medication, and this began to rise about the time that obesity did in the United States. I'm not saying it causes obesity, as no category alone causes obesity, but it can slow your metabolism and also diminish energy and motivation, in the same way that birth control did for me. Exercising and making decisions becomes more difficult as energy declines over time.
Everybody's body is different (for instance, my body can't handle a lot of citrus), but this is just a video of what I believe to play a big role in weight and are categories that are great to focus on when keeping a food dairy. Tracking how items within these categories make us look and feel over two weeks can really change your life.
More Melody Still some of those medications are probably necessary for people. Wouldn't it have been better to say "any unnessesary medications". And not all drugs have the side effects you mentioned. People just need to be educated when it comes to the effects of drugs the don't need.
Emily King let's argue...
Lyn Meihls What's up? :)
My mother and both grandmothers were minimalist cooks. It wasn't until I became older that I really appreciated that. They had salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon in their spice cabinet. People will tell you they don't cook or eat out, but when you go to their homes, they may have 25-30 jars of spices in their cabinets. Of course, dried herbs and spices have a 1 year life span, which means many of those herbs/spices should be thrown out.
Melody, can you talk about soy a little more? It's hard to find concrete information about dairy and soy. I am vegetarian and I like tofu and soy protein isolates (like Morningstar and Beyond Beef) but I'm worried about hormonal issues.
What a great, informative video. I would love to see what you eat for meals, and what you stock in your pantry! Thanks Melody :)
Thank you for your videos! I recently found your channel and have been loving it!! Your content really speaks to me.
Melody you are awesome! I love all your video's and I really enjoy the art in the way you live!!! Cheers to you and keep posting videos!
Interesting point about male sized portions, I never thought of it that way! I wish all restaurants did 1/2 portions of every meal.
What do you think about Kombucha?
Happy New Years Meldoy!
You're so right about dairy, a lot of other things too but the dairy really hits home. It's scary to think of how the US food guidelines are based on what is economically beneficial. Meat, dairy, etc. No one is lobbying for lettuce and it shows.
Hi Melody! Concerning the comments on psychiatric medications, I too, have to take them, and I have been on them since I was 30 years old and I just turned 65. They have side effects just like most medications, but the worst has been weight gain. I think all of them cause this. I am Type II Diabetic (also I suspect from weight gain) and the insulin they put me on caused me to gain 30 pounds right off the bat. My doctor told me it would. It's a Catch-22 situation. My doctor is slowing weaning me off the psych meds & I am dieting to lose weight too. Hopefully with a major, major weight loss(100 lbs.) I can come off insulin. It would be wonderful to not have to take any meds.
Some medications are harder to stop such as medications for asthma/heart/diabetic/seizure but I think the part where we need to minimize what we eat and keep it simple so that we can our energy for other things too. I agree with drink plenty of water to maintain body weight (and good skin). I guess eating more vegetables and 1 fruit a day are definitely working.
I've been waiting for your upload! Happy new year Melody! I've been skinny all my life with very high metabolism but when I went to Hawaii a few years ago and tried to eat the massive portions, I gained weight within a week!!
HI Melody, what an awesome channel! Could you please post the link to your purple top/dress?
I could watch your videos all day! Very inspiring
Resounding Yes! Thanks for delivering the message and keeping it Simple.
Since I don't like to exercise, I just say that cleaning the home is my own way of exercising! I loved this video Melody! When I'm conscious about what I'm eating and try to avoid the categories of food you mentioned in this video, my body feel so much better :)
I've never been partial to cow mammary secretions but I can't seem to give up my bits of butter!
Lighter Gait
well...there are butter alternatives... But I wouldn't call them "awesome."
I need to read your blog for the condiment minimalist approach and other things for healthier eating. I'm a young Senior and weigh too much. Would be great if I could lose 32 lbs. Thank you for the inspiration and Happy New Year.
I always use Mio when I get board of water. This would help someone transition to drinking mostly water.
Great advice Melody. Totally agree with you about dairy. Love your videos. Thank you
thanks melody one of my new years resolution is start eating better thanks!! love your videos!!
Happy New Year! Thanks for these great video's !
Show us your breakfasts! I'm always looking for examples that are not sweet.
Any chance you could show us a sample of your favorite meals at home?
Funny, that I just saw this video. I went through my fridge last night, clean all the shelves, and threw a bunch of condiments away that are rarely used. I have the same ones as you do in the fridge now.
I think going vegan has really simplified my eating while saving me money AND making me more healthy. I just keep simple plant based foods in the house that are easy to cook, like beans, rice, and veggies, and usually for fruits I keep oranges and bananas. I always eat breakfast because I have hypoglycemia, but I keep it simple like oatmeal. I rarely ever eat out of the house which is also a money saver. I take food with me if I think I'll need it. When you eat plant based, with no oil and minimal fat, weight loss happens naturally.
She is so right. At one point I over complicated my diet and ended up frustrated.
Melody, you alway motivate me. Thank you so much for sharing a lot of good life tips.
Great video! I am planning to eat healthier this year. I focus on buying whole foods at the grocery store, and then either eat them raw or use them in a recipe. If you avoid anything with chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics, your health will improve tremendously. I've done quite a bit of research and experimenting over the past few years and have found that my health is most directly linked to what I eat.
fyi - a fridge works more efficiently when it's full, so a smaller fridge might be something to consider.
I am really enjoying your videos and just subscribed!
Beautiful portrait of your family, Melody, you get your genes from your mom but your dad is also very handsome.
Happy New Year, Melody! I thought I posted my comment but got a phone call, so who knows where it went. Ha! Great video and you look wonderful, radiant and glowing, so I'm listening to you!
Very helpful information! Melody, what are you using for birth control since you are not taking the pill?
I am studying law.. already difficult and I really do need to simplify everything else.
That was probably the best tip on my university life lol
Thanks !
New subscriber :)
Love ur videos! Happy New Year!!
super, I was waiting for this topic :D
I would like even more about it. Like how you eat 2 times a day, how do you see your portion size etc.
If you have tips for this
I really like your way of minimalism xx
Happy New Year Melody!
Hi Melody, I've been trying to buy one of those humidifiers you have recommended, although I live in the UK and cannot get one anywhere! I've tried to purchase 3 times from Amazon now but it rejected it because I don't think it ships to U.K. :( I've looked at so many others and none seem half as good. Do you know any way I can get one please? Or a place I can buy it from here? I have a chronic sore throats (it's been sore every day for the past year and a half since I got mono! :( ) and I've literally tried EVERYTHING - every medicine, remedy and test - nothing works.. so was hoping this might as a last resort! Anyway.. enough moaning, sorry.. I just put all my hopes into being able to get this one after your good recommendation (and the products great reviews), but having no luck. Please let me know where I can get one or where you got yours! Thanks, kat x
hey. I was wondering what you keep in your makeup collection? (video suggestion) love your videos btw :)
if the milk said from cows raised without hormone, would that be okay to have 2% milk as long as there is also no added sugar like chocolate or strawberry flavored milk?
please do more videos about food and meal planning..i heard you say crokpot is that same as a slow cooker? do you ever consider becoming a vegetarian ?
Hi Melody, It is very interesting to apply a minimalism to the diet. Thank you for your advise. It would be very helpful if you could make a video about food categories that help to maintain a healthy weight. What is a good choice for breakfast? I like your channel, and look forward to a new videos about minimalism & nutrition.
Melody, your videos are amazing!
Great tips, thanks Melody! XOXO
Good stuff I have lost weight just eating lots of plant based things organic veggies and they are EXPENSIVE here in Hawaii.Fruits cutting out meat, dairy , Eggs . sugar . Working on the cheese and oils.i don't crave it either.Never soda , water I almost always Live it.
This video was so helpful. Keep making videos your great at it.
My new year resolutions all in a video.
Happy New Year to you and your subscribers!
what do u eat for breakfast then? I live vegan and sugar free, it's hard in my country, too - 'cause most industrial stuff is full of sugar
Aufgerouget she does not. She misses breakfast, many people do. For some people this works. Your body is detoxing and fasting mode due to having a long break (sleep). Hope this helps
It is quite simple to stay thin. Focus on eating fruit and vegetables for meals. Easy-to-make foods such as chunky salads. =) Organic scrambled eggs or hard boiled, can't go wrong with bananas!
Drink (no added sugar) juice smoothies. Apples are a quick, delicious snack. :)
Organic hot tea for a beverage, and not much else. Tap water in America has highly toxic chemicals such as fluoride so best stay away from drinking it. Bottled water often isn't any better unfortunately. :(
Also try your best to be sure all food items are organic and non gmo (especially corn- causes tumors if it has gmo's). Please check each food item and snacks, most nowadays are toxic as they have been genetically modified (sprayed with weed killers). Thank you.
Melody, you're awesome!! Thank you!!
i wish i really understood your vision of how things take away our willpower... i have serious decluttering to do and i have a feeling this is a huge issue for me...
wow! geat video... I didn't know that breakfast wasn´t actually the most important meal of the day, I've heard it so many times. I actually have very little appetite during mornings, I start feeling hungry around noon but so many times i've forced myself to eat breakfast just because of this "fact"
Mariana Beaven me too! I was so sick of hearing this "breakfast most important" propaganda. Was shocked to see the studies were all from the Kellogg's sort of organizations...which translates to self-serving motives. I am not recalibrating my mind to truth. I DON'T have to eat breakfast to be healthy.
Thanks! Happy new year.
goes very well with my vegan sensibilities :) thank you!
Hi Melody, what do you think of organic dairy? Organic milk/yogurt. Also, since you stopped hormonal birth control, what are you using now? I recently got the Mirena IUD and gained 5 lbs in the first month. 😞
Hey Sally, I would use latex-free condoms.
Organic dairy is better because the well-being is better than factory for the cow and also there are no antibiotics for you. Even if the footprint is larger to care for a cow in a humane way, it is still better than trusting big companies with cows in my opinion.
My mom is 50% Asian, so I inherited the common Asian intolerance for dairy. Going forward, I would pay attention to if consuming a lot (like a milkshake or a glass of milk) at once makes a difference in things like digestion, migraines, or acne. If you notice that it does make a difference in large quantities, then it probably is having a significant difference in smaller quantities over time too. So then I would try cutting it out completely or greatly minimizing it for two weeks and tracking closely in a food diary any results before adding it back in. I also track during that time things like digestion, mood, energy, weight gain/loss. For me, aside from feeling better, a big benefit of cutting back on dairy was the cost savings. Organic dairy is so expensive. So more money, quicker shopping trips, and now meals are even easier to prepare.
+More Melody hi melody.can u make video of ur diet?..thats how u loss weight?
Aqua, Aqua, Aqua is key for your body in many levels. Hair, skin, and Kidneys to name a few.
Hi Melody! So what should we eat for breakfast then?
missdelilah23 , try oats with some fruit or nuts and seeds. It is very filling and you wont feel hungry quickly.
I eat 1/2 banana for breakfast every morning.. it fills me up .. my doctor said oats are good. But not quick oats it has to be the oats that are soaked overnight. With 4 kids that's just not feasible for me so i eat a banana which he said was ok
Best video you have made so far! Because it's the truth :) thanks for sharing x
Thank you so much for your channel it's really great 👍👍👍
🌺This was super helpful🌼 thank you!
I love your house plant in this video😀
you are at exactly 40,000 subscribers. congrats!
Omg your mom looks so young! I pretty much follow all of these tips without realizing it! I'd say they are pretty legit because I have maintained my weight since I graduated high school to now, my last year of college (about 4 yrs). But my resolution is to gain weight so I'll be doing the opposite of some of these tips lol!!
Thank you for all your videos!
Melody, you are amazing!!
You are so right.
Good tips. Keep speaking the truth about our food. awesome video :-)
I agree with what you are saying but now I am confused lol. What are the good categories? Just vegetables with some fruit? I am not trying to sound rude, I am just not sure how to word my question.
Hey Natasha, vegetables and fruit, and there's so many ways to consume: as a snack, smoothie bowls, juicing, salads, snack platter, cooked as a side at meals, used creatively in place of pasta/potatoes. Nuts, beans, seeds, nut and bean butters. For those who consume meat, chicken and fish are a lot lighter (less nitrates and antibiotics) than the other options. Rice is my favorite grain, and I eat it at every dinner. White rice actually makes me feel better than brown rice and is a lot quicker to cook (15 minutes). Asians consume a lot of white rice and vegetables and season it well, and I like it because it's mindful and minimalist eating (one bowl meals).
You can find what vegetables and fruits go with your body by keeping a food diary (more on that in another video), but also crackers and bread I still eat regularly. Gluten-free anything actually upsets my stomach (food diary); bone broths and citrus cause migraines for me. This is just to say that every body is different, so don't underestimate even "good" foods in a food diary. This video is not a ban list, just more or less what I pay attention to or minimize: I consume sparingly dairy, soy, and drinks outside of water. My one weakness is dessert, but I can't win them all :)
+More Melody can u make a video of ur food intake most of the time
+More Melody im asian to .so i can relate how much we love rice in our meal every day
what do you have for breakfast?
I've never had a weight loss problem, as I have colitis, and must eat small meals to avoid an attack. nonetheless, I find your rills to be sound. good job.
Thanks, Jason!
Great video!
Do you think you could do a video about clothes?
Hey what do you think of green tea sweetie with only honey?
Hey Chelsee, it could actually help with weight loss! Unfortunately, I can't drink green tea because caffeine gives me migraines, but I do love the taste
I live in the South and do love sweet tea (and pretty much any tea), but I try to use Splenda when I'm out. And green tea is lovely with a little honey :-)
your mom is beautiful! like mother like daughter!
Great tips! Loved the free, fun exercise: CLEANING! hehe :)
I had the same experience so with birth control so far. First nothing happend and then I slowly gained weight with every year. I look forward to stop taking it.
Please make more videos like this! 😊
Melody, unfortunately my daughter was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and one side effect of this is a higher testosterone level which causes to grow thicker and more hair than normal in a woman, the skin is greasy and acne on your back for example is very noted and the most common way to "control this" according to specialists is by taking the lowest dose of birth control pill... have you read anything about a more natural or minimalistic way to approach this condition in order not to have to consume the birth control pills? Thanks!
Yodi R. Weight loss and lower carb diet works wonders! Try to get her to get active. Losing weight helped so much. Real, Whole, unprocessed carbs.
She would benefit from taking Soymilk which mimics estrogen to balance out the testosterone. You can also use other products that help produce more estrogen naturally, so that her testosterone lowers.
Yodi R. Q try dandelion root, vitex, raspberry leafs
Thank you, Silvia, I will look into it!
MnM H, I had no idea, same with previous post. Spearmint tea is something that would not be difficult to get used to... sugar and sweets will be a challenge, but we should give it a try, yes, we both have the condition, seems to be hereditary. Thank you for your reply!
What do you mean by “overseas you don’t have ranch”?....
This is awesome.