Build The Perfect Vegan Meal Plan To Lose Fat (1 HOUR A WEEK)

[@ChelseaMae]

Let me know if this was illuminating for you and if you're going to implement anything from my system.

[@chendi317]

Started your system yesterday and couldn't believe how FULL I was by the end of the day with no snacks or dessert. I was certain I would gain weight eating like this and actually lost 2lbs! I was shocked! Definitely can keep this up!

[@tonisharp8747]

What do your family eat? Especially your children? Like for school lunches etc? Different plant based meals?

[@momnvet]

Love this! Always love your down to Earth content!!!

[@schmechf]

Just roasting some pumpkin now. Rolling prep 🙂. Cool you are also here in Aotearoa!

[@triplethreatyes]

I have gotten good at rolling prep. I just made the items you made including home made hummus and now have 5 prepped dinners all for $20 Canadian. I try to buy everything on sale because grocery prices are outrageous at the moment. I have no problem eating the same meal every single day for dinner, but I have friends and family that say they could never do that lol thank you for your meal plan tips and ideas. I also start with a good bowl of oatmeal in the morning sometimes of berries, but sometimes just plain.

[@Smudgemom2003]

AMERICAN TIP: Sam’s Club & Costco have 4lb bags of frozen veggies (mix or just broccoli) in individualized 1lb bags. Pull a bag out & boom you have your pound of veg, no chop.

[@Marathon5151]

I love the frozen bags of veggies and fruits at Costco. Makes it really easy. Sad that mine doesn’t have the frozen cauliflower rice, but I get those and more frozen fruits/veggies from Trader Joe’s. I use a whole bag of frozen cauliflower rice for my protein shakes and oatmeal.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

And BJs Wholesale. They have great frozen veg mixes!

[@rachelmcgill8143]

I very much enjoyed this video! As a 55-year-old woman, I wanted to chime in by saying that this approach to eating matches what I do and is working very well for me! I am a volume eater, so if I don't have my potatoes and vegetables prepped for the week, I will go off track in a heartbeat - lol! For any postmenopausal ladies out there, I wanted to say that this approach works! As long as I include protein, fat, and fiber in every meal, I feel satiated and never deprived. By fat, I mean avocados, nuts, and seeds. If I omit the fat and include only protein and carbs in my meal, then I am looking for something more after I finish eating, so adding some avocado or some nuts/seeds or a spoon of nut butter does the trick! My husband can pull out the ice cream or cookies, which he always does, and I am not tempted by it at all! ❤

[@janschlabach3768]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@rachelmcgill8143]

@@janschlabach3768 My pleasure!

[@jessicac.5476]

This has to be the most helpful meal prep weight loss video I've ever encountered. Thanks for being real.

[@bethu3981]

Agreed

[@godofthebiblespeaks3188]

LOVE your process of meal prep and component prep. Very doable on a rolling basis rather than 1/2 day block of time. Your content is so helpful!

[@petermanmom]

Yay for simple! As a classic type A over achiever, it's so tempting to try to make everything from scratch or go over the top. The new revelation I'm telling myself daily -- doing things the hard way doesn't get me any bonus points.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Thank you so much Chelsea, for teaching this over and over again. This is what really works: Simple, doable, tasty, quick. I have so many cookbooks and recipes which I never use. It is all too overwhelming. I did the raw food thing and I failed and every time life stresses me out, I fall back on old and bad habits. Sucess has to be simple and it has to become subconscious. That`s why I don`t mind, when the stuff that works gets repeated. I never grow tired of your videos, the food and the tips you show, because repetition is going to become the new habit and the recipe for sucess. So just keep telling the story and as my old English professor loved to quote (allthough it is latin, lol): "Repetitio est mater studiorum" Huggs from Germany. 🙂

[@catherinefreese9310]

I loved your honesty about eating the same thing every day. I see so many creative food ideas that I feel bad for eating the same really simple food every day. It is what works though. I like what I eat and I don’t have to think about what I am going to make. I saves me thinking and obsessing about food in the day.

[@suzanneprestedge551]

I love that you showed how to put it together and how to reheat it. I can have ingredients and have no idea how to put a meal together. Thankyou. (Beginner plant based eater here at 67 …it can be hard to get around all the years of other eating lol)

[@MISSPINKNEY45]

I absolutely love your videos and the hard work you put into them, I have seen so many. I feel like I am not giving you your props because I usually don't take the time to comment. I just discovered your podcasts and I plan to go back and watch them all and apply what I have learned. With your help I have lost approx. 20 pounds but I can do better. Because of your podcasts, I now know exactly what I should do. I learned that each meal should have weight (volume -- lots of veggies and enough starch). I've been too stingy! Thank you so much -- You are awesome!

[@erindobson5384]

Just gotta say, if any of what you said actually triggers people, they need to figure themselves out. People need to focus on themselves and what works for them. Keep it up Chelsea! Always enjoy your content and love your hair!!

[@dragonpop]

Vegeta comes in an msg free version. Msg gives me headaches so I was thrilled that I could get Vegeta without!

[@deecapps6637]

I didn't know it had msg, so I was disappointed when it arrived. Good to know you can get it without!

[@bethu3981]

Work smarter, not harder! I love your system of component prepping. The thing that I need to work on is CONSISTENCY!! My grocery store has the Birdseye frozen baby broccoli. It's so easy to just throw the bag or half a bag into your steamer...

[@heatherinnorfolk]

Brilliant! Finally someone actually speaking sense and offering realistic meal prep, thank you.

[@janiegulick5674]

Love this type of video! Also love the rolling prep, works for me as well

[@luisakryst8991]

Your a smart girl. I don’t meal prep because of the work but, I will do this I love it.

[@chendi317]

Just getting started. How do you handle what your family eats? I have a hubby and two teenagers who eat a TON! They would eat all of this prepped food in one or two days.

[@marawaters5811]

Hey Chelsea,love your videos. I love the simplicity amongst all the conflicting views and approaches. I have found myself chopping and changing too much, making everything too complicated. Thanks so much. Regards from Australia

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Always love 🥰 Chelsea's videos and thanks 👍 for sharing these simple and easy food prep tips. Good to see your little helpers. Love 💕 Chelsea & family.

[@christiet7870]

Great video! So helpful and actually something I see myself trying.thanks!

[@paigebecker6446]

This is so helpful! Thank you for being honest that most people just repeat meals. I am always so confused by meal plans that have cooked-from-scratch new meals 3x a day!

[@nataliewhite9387]

I’d still watch every video if you did and said the same thing every time!! Always inspiring and doable! Now I have to look for the slaw recipe :) Love you Chels!

[@jenpreece8290]

I love how simple your explanations are and you make me believe 😊

[@jillburgraff-miceli5294]

Absolutely brilliant. This is my go to meal prepping video after I gave up meal prepping. So smart, makes absolute sense. This is what I'm going to do and I will report back. I run a business and am remodeling a house with my husband (ourselves, no help) and my time is limited but I need to stay young (at 59) or I won't be able to finish all of this hard work. So, I need to eat healthy!!! THANK YOU!

[@dianekey4780]

Yes, this idea works for me! I like to eat the same thing and vary the sauces. My tummy likes the consistency very much!

[@user-yg6uo7nt8n]

I love you and your content!! Been enjoying your content for a few years now. Here for the journey!!

[@DoWhatNow_]

I have to admit I get bored super easily, but consistency is a huge help for my ADHD. So I split the difference. A month ago I made six weeks of meal plans for dinner, and I'm making it my new six-week cycle. Five meals a week for six weeks, plus ONE meal I can choose a new recipe to try. I think I'm going to add something similar to my breakfast and lunch plans that's more like what you're showing here. A starch-protein-veg combination for lunches that's the same every day for a week, then I can switch it up! It's a nice compromise.

[@AlexaLuft]

Perfect timing!! I’m on a fat loss journey and I just decided to go vegan!

[@jillt.3195]

Going vegan has been the best decision I’ve ever made! The animals thank you!🌱🌱🌱🌱💕

[@dieetvandeliefde]

What can I say Chels, I just really love you! And also, I hope its ok I say this but you look soooooo good. You are really inspiring me. I went wfpb 14 years ago, lost a lot of weigt, Like at some point i needed to add some oil to my food to not get to skinny. Also gained a lot of energy and started running for the first time in my life (i was 33 at the time and had 2 young kids as a single mom). I just felt so great. But 5 years ago I started to feel really bad and gaining weight. I tried everything..... Even whent totally raw for a year but I did not feel better and kept gaining weight. So a little over a year ago I started looking at other options. Long story short...I started eating animal products again. i just did not know what to do anymore. I was (am) at my highest weight ever en felt terrible..... Its been over a year and eating animal products has not helped. But I have learned a lot. Like, even the plant based docters dont say so, I really need to eat more protein. Because the first time I ate an egg I was full for hours! Where before on plant based I had to eat every few hours. So Im going plant based again but now focussing on the protein. Also found out I have adhd and that was causing my problems. I was trying to solve everything with food but that doenst work. I love this video because i think this system also workes perfectly for people with adhd and autism who whant to eat healthy and keep there energy stable. Anyway, keep it up Chels. You are really helping people.

[@malaplava4865]

Croatian Vegata❤ spice of my childhood 😂. We used in everything. Glad i can find it online on Amazon and n speciality stores in America

[@GabrielleGeorges]

Shake it like a Polaroid picture!… you know what to doooo 🎶 🤣🤣🤣 I love the OutKast reference!

[@theresaberne5443]

Today is the first time I've watched one of your videos. You make a lot of sense and I'm going to try your tips. I only need to lose about 10 pounds, but found it to be harder than you would think (I'm 70). A year ago I lost about 20 pounds but that was because I was diagnosed with cancer and had major surgery and then later had to have a hysterectomy. I, of course, gained most of it back. My main problem is wanting something sweet after dinner. I try to tame my urges with an apple. Looking forward to your next video.

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Thanks, you great Chelsea

[@poorni28489]

So helpful! Thank you chelsea

[@luisaleonardi666]

How much tofu do you eat each time? How many meals do you have with that quantity? Thanks for the reply, Chelsea

[@anied2128]

Does your family eat wfpb as well? I would love a video on tips for getting kids into it.

[@1aprilbromiley]

Thank you. You are wonderful and honest. I enjoy your channel so much! We all can improve. I think your stuff goes well with Dr. Fuhrman’s principals as well. Greens beans onions mushrooms berries/seeds/ nuts/ flax (GBOMBS everyday). I do what I can to include these…I even blend cooked mushrooms with a can of beans, tahini, lime and a pinch of miso for salad dressing. I need to see this stuff to stay on track…I appreciate your videos very very much. Thank you.

[@janschlabach3768]

Hi Chelsea Your vidoes are great, thank you so much for all you do to help people!!! I am having such a hard time being consistent. I have not been meal preping😮. This video has been informative and helpful. Thank you!!❤

[@jenniferdouglas-craig1095]

Very helpful! Thank you! 🙏

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

Awesome vid🔥

[@Mimulus2717]

Repetition works! My favorite lunch on repeat is seitan and steamed kale and pre-prepped sweet potatoes or yukon golds with sugar free BBQ or "cheese" sauce. I make a big batch of seitan once a week in my instant pot. I usually do protein powder fruit smoothies for brekkie in the summer and a similar protein powder oats in the winter. Dinner is tofu rice bowls usually.

[@SandraGiffin]

How do you make your seitan? I have never made it but I have made other things with vital wheat gluten so I have some in my pantry. I also have an instant pot. Do you have a recipe you can share?

[@Mimulus2717]

@@SandraGiffin Google "it doesn't taste like chicken seitan tenders". That takes you to blog post with good recipe. I cut into 8 rough chunks, wrap each in a square of parchment, layer into steamer and pressure cook high for 20 minutes. I also just tried the plant based dad's recipe which is plain pea protein powder and vital wheat gluten. Steamed the same way. I think without the paper wrappers your balls would end up getting stuck to each other.

[@SandraGiffin]

​@@Mimulus2717 Thanks. I'm going to give it a try.

[@janetdaniels8816]

this is a good one, albeit a little breathless.☺️

[@SquiddyGoodness]

I’m inspired! Thank you.

[@snapshotdod]

My question is, are those rolled oats, or instant? I'm with you on the simple part. I like to boil a bunch of water in my largest pot, first i'll blanch my broccoli in it, then any other veggies i have will get a quick prep-blanch as well, then i'll cook 2# of pasta just to have on hand for quick meals for the kids, or for when they end up not liking dinner, they always get eaten. Sometimes ill even do some potatoes in it as well. I also cook a big batch of rice that both me and the kids will eat in a few days. If someone didn't have a rice cooker, they could just boil the rice like the pasta as well in the same pot.

[@ellelittlefield]

Rolling prep omg yes 👏

[@juliahaighwood5645]

I Love the simplicity and realistic approach! I just started with oats being my main starch, also savoury. I couldn’t find anyone else doing this but your rules apply! Even cooking and storing the food is too much for me at the moment, but oats work. Portion controlled prep, fresh adding and maybe air fry, DONE 🙌🏻. I will search for more ready to use starches like rice, let’s see what I can find. Video is Grand ❤and I love how you get so passionate 🙌🏻🤓

[@rituka]

Love it!

[@MyCoastalGarden]

I needed this.

[@sgutstadt1]

thats so good!

[@fionma_downie]

Here for that high-five!!

[@ChelseaMae]

🖐️

[@Bleueye100]

Cooked rice how long will it stay good in the fridge? I love the tofu blocks like that. :)

[@monikaryzko7784]

Cooked rice will stay only for one day, later there is a high risk of bacterial contamination (Bacillus cereus), I’d be careful with it. Other grains can last longer🫶

[@rwheeler4156]

I like the idea of this but it would never work for my family. I do meal planning and during the work week, I stick to simply, easy to make dinners. Hubby and I pretty much eat the same thing for breakfast everyday and we usually eat leftovers for lunch or I like to batch prep or cook something for myself as my husband does not care to eat the same thing over and over again. (With the exception of breakfast.)😂 Soup is always a favorite of mine to batch cook, no matter the weather.😄

[@yellowgirl273]

Where does tofu fit in your hats method? Or should we not be eating tofu until we’ve reached our goal weight?

[@heidiminett8868]

Do you have protein powders you recommend?

[@judestockwell464]

What do you put on the coleslaw instead of mayo?

[@user-lu8ek9wz7o]

Vegan for life 🧬 vegan for the animals!

[@jaydubs6745]

Hi Chelsea, I am working on my food and doing ok. Your videos are very helpful. I am so addicted to Coke No Sugar and guzzle it all day and night. I can't seem to stop. I've quit for a short time before but always end up back on it. Would you have any tips or advice or videos on how to get off it? It's just so addictive! Thanks, Jaye 😊

[@karenh8752]

If I’m craving a drink that’s not good for me I will give myself permission to have it. But only after I drink 32 ozs of water first. Please give it a try!

[@ChelseaMae]

If it was me I’d be ok with a sugar free alternative like what you’re doing and get everything else sorted first. You don’t have to be perfect all at once

[@jaydubs6745]

@@ChelseaMae Thanks so much!! That’s a great help! 😁🙏

[@jaydubs6745]

@@karenh8752 Thanks for that advice! I will give it a go! 😊

[@vickil.9450]

Is this to feed the whole family or just for one person ?

[@leonieduplessis4467]

What do the rest of your family eat,do you mix the cabbage salad with a dressing

[@barbarabuntz4434]

I have a soy allergy and can’t eat Tofu. What else can I sub for protein?

[@NancyBurs]

What is a good substitute for tofu. Can't stand the cubes LOL

[@pattimcguire8877]

I’m sure this has already been asked but can you drop a link to the food storage containers you use, please?

[@leonieduplessis4467]

The red containers are from Sistema NZ maybe on Amazon available

[@andyharding1514]

"the math just maths" - wise words.

[@itwasyo]

Your eyes😍

[@karenstanton5405]

l will have to try buying hummus instead of making it. l was worried about the oil content in it. l will look for one with low oil. l do oats every morning with water and frozen berries and date paste. salad for lunch every day . l use frozen veggies. it's better to make it easy

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

If you have access to the Cedar’s brand of hummus they make an oil free variety.

[@Smiley-jn1vp]

❤❤ Hi Chelsea. I notice you don’t press the water out of your tofu. Is it necessary? Do I need a certain kind of tofu not to press water from? I have never had tofu but I’d like to try it. Thank you in advance. ❤❤

[@mandahayes3363]

I don’t normally if I buy firm tofu as she states in the video. I use to but then stopped and didn’t really a notice a change in taste at all or texture.

[@cyndij8312]

The firmer the tofu is, the less it needs to be pressed. So super firm doesn't need to be pressed, extra firm maybe just blot dry, firm might need a bit of a press. The firmer a tofu is, the higher the calories and protein content because it's more condensed. Based on what she said the protein content was, my thought is that it's extra firm or super firm but she can confirm.

[@Smiley-jn1vp]

@@mandahayes3363 Thank you I’m gonna get some today and try it.

[@Smiley-jn1vp]

@@cyndij8312 Thank you so much

[@Smiley-jn1vp]

@@mandahayes3363 Thank you I’m gonna get some today and as Chelsea says “I’m gonna give it a go”!

[@porshabatisallen]

What containers do you use?

[@helplesskiwi]

They're a brand of containers called "Sistema" They come in all shapes and sizes. It's pretty much what all of us kiwis use. They're great, but I'm sure you can buy something very similar in whatever country you happen to be in though. 👍🐧

[@jtviolet]

Do you eat nuts? I like to put a serving of walnuts on my oatmeal for flavor and omega 3s. What are your thoughts?

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Love Walnuts and cinnamon on my oats with flax,hemp and chia

[@ChelseaMae]

I do. Flax daily for omegas. Walnuts and cashews occasionally.

[@luluandmeow]

You should wash your fruit & veggies

[@oceanmermaid3700]

What’s with the nose ring?

[@Karla-wj9lc]

Lots of great ideas here and very helpful, but encouraging people to buy vegetables in plastic bags is disappointing. I get it where there’s no other option but if you can stop more plastic going in landfill why wouldn’t you. It’s not that time consuming to chop up some vegetables. Are we as individuals so much more important than the planet?

[@ChelseaMae]

Becuase the same people put off by plastic will create more environmental waste by simply not eating vegetables and instead eating processed food… The thing I always think about is not what is the hypothetical best scenario, but what will people actually DO. Buying chopped broccoli in plastic is still much more environmentally friendly than buying takeout in cardboard.

[@Karla-wj9lc]

@@ChelseaMae nah cardboard breaks down, plastic pretty much never will. Each to their own, but people need to think about their impact too, not just convenience.

[@MyRosie2007]

I don't think I could eat that boring. I would be forcing myself to eat like that.

[@cyndij8312]

Me, too.