EPISODE 36 - WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY - WHAT I EAT IN A DAY

[@krawlb4walking802]

Dear AJ … I’ve watched this over and over and over again and I know that it’s an older video but I love your realness and I understand your seemingly lack of patience at times on this post It’s because you’re just trying to get the message out to the people who really sincerely want ( and need) to be healthy and don’t know how and people keep putting obstacles up. I just want you to know I appreciate you your example and all the help that you’ve done. One of the key phrases I really love on this post is if you’re not hungry enough to eat vegetables then you’re really not hungry. Keep up your humor, style, and good works. ❤

[@Storesdavidal]

Thank you for these ideas.

[@breatheeasy5218]

P P.

[@teresamoews6695]

Thank you! I have shared this with many friends!!!! WFPB was a large part of me healing from stage 4 cancer!

[@sharondevlin5398]

Omg, I love her attitude. She knows how to swear appropriately and still talk nutrition. RESPECT

[@julieanneedwards6290]

Hi chef AJ❤ I probably commented on this video years ago, but here I am again to tell you this: THANK YOU. Thank you for all you do for us!!! I love you & am so thankful for your encouragement all those years ago when I started the WFPB journey. I too went to True North back in 2012 and did a 14 day fast (so sick I wanted to die). Started WFPB and never looked back😊 I’m now thankful I had fibromyalgia so badly because it led me to good nutrition the way God made it!!! You were and still are a shining star❤❤❤

[@bettycase6699]

Okay, this is the first time I have heard a full talk from Chef AJ and I love it. Very inspiring, and I love the no nonsense approach to questions. In work, in life, in health; the plan works when you work the plan. The message I got, don't screw with what works; and don't say it doesn't work when you haven't really done it. I'm new to this; but I am onboard. I have been on-again, off-again WFPB for 2 years with little weight loss. I now understand what Dr. Gregor said about food density. I am committing to start each day with vegetables; and eating all kinds of scrumptious veggies with each meal. I am dropping my beloved nuts, avocado, and glass of wine with dinner. Something new, I will only eat when I am hungry. Only a few days in; but happily in compliance; no cravings and no obsessing. I know I'm not a success story, but loving how I feel and loving the food. Thank you Chef AJ. Don't give up on us, we need you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you--glad you are onboard!

[@lindapiccotti3311]

Thank you and please understand that by talking about what you eat, you inspire and motivate others. Please don't get tired talking about it. ❤️

[@eringigi7096]

I have lost 8 pounds in seven months. I'm going in the right direction so I just keep at it. You are such an inspiration!

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

anyone can lose weight. there is nearly a 100% failure rate on keeping it off. that should be the focus. not the loss itself.

[@kara4590]

How do you guys limit sugur and salt

[@Tnc874]

18:56 She chastized us like she was our mother. But its definitely what we needed

[@teresagosser8921]

I've been watching you for ages but never saw this one. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for the straight talk. I realize this was from several years ago. I wish I knew you in real life--you are just the kindest, most helpful person I follow. And I love the straight talk in this video.

[@vixxcottage]

I had severe IBS for more than 20 years many times with incontinence. It took over my life. Nothing helped. I started the WFPB diet in February 2020. Within a week I was cured. No further problems.

[@navalask9306]

What is it wfpb?

[@vixxcottage]

@@navalask9306 it is whole food plant based diet. No meat, dairy, animal products, salt ,sugar or oil. No processed food. Everything natural. Works!

[@tammi67able]

Terrific

[@tammi67able]

Wow!! Congratulations

[@traceybennett8053]

Interesting thank you for sharing...I wonder what the connection is to that success tho?

[@2winlock]

Chef Aj, you are not only gorgeous, incredibly brilliant, vibrant, glowing with health but you are my Hero! Thank you for always being there with sound health knowledge and unwavering support. Your channel should have a million subscribers. Love you!

[@dragajakov8899]

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[@debbieehrenreih3117]

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[@prizantsproducts4u]

OMG! I keep waking up and being less in weight!! This am: 121.6 WOW! I haven't been down there in years. Thank you for your show, soooo encouraging. G-d bless you!

[@pam0626]

I’m only in Day 2 of this program. You results are so encouraging. What do you eat in a typical day?

[@CHEFAJ]

Fantastic! Y'AY! 🎉 How do you feel?

[@CHEFAJ]

@@pam0626 check out my video for what I eat in a day♥️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnywqWmPmJioaLs

[@geno5169]

I totally agree with you .I was doing keto for 5 years and the I knew deep how unhealthy that diet was.so I switched to my new lifestyle on plant based diet this diet. The only thing I really miss is pizza and and burgers. That’s it I lost more weight and belly fat being on the plant based. Like 5 pounds.

[@infinitelovegratitude5789]

YES!! Of Course, We Want You to Continue to do Weight Loss Wednesdays!! I **ALWAYS** LEARN SO MUCH from the Questions You Answer each week! Your wisdom & guidance helps me & allows me to help others! I truly LOVE learning all the behavioral science that you share about our food choices & how it nutritionally impacts our health. I am AMAZED by your Wealth of Knowledge and by your spectacular ability to explain it in a way that makes it so easy to comprehend & more importantly the way you share how very easy it is to implement our own ultimate healthy choices. A MILLION THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

[@mittakali153]

Infinite Love & Gratitude - Yes! All you said: Me too. Chef AJ, you rock.

[@redeemedsinner8091]

I really appreciate Chef AJ. She has helped me lose weight by focusing on eating healthy meals consistently. I love baked sweet potatoes. I enjoy eating grilled peppers and grilled halved Roma tomatoes. I like eating 15 varieties of mixed beans. I like baked asparagus and Brussels sprouts (sprinkled with salt and pepper, and I use a little olive oil and dark brown sugar). I got a 1,000 watt Nutri-Ninja, which makes it easy to drink vegetables and I still get all the fiber. I eat them too, but drinking them encourages me to consume them more. I like what AJ says: "If it's in your house it's in your mouth!"

[@hikergirl56]

I love all the doctors who are promoting this diet/lifestyle, but unlike A.J., most of them do not have the personal experience of food addiction and being overweight. I love that she talks about her own struggles with these so openly and explicitly because I can hear my own experience in her story. I’m just a few years older than she, menopausal and hypothyroid as well. Although I only have about ten pounds to lose, she gives me great hope. She is truly an inspiration!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks you--I wish you much success!

[@rachaelgosdin9240]

It's really great that she's been able to lose with hypothyroidism. I have not had that experience, even following her diet. Perhaps my meds are off. I will keep trying though. It's such a struggle. At least I can have a relatively full belly while dieting. And my blood glucose is so good with this way of eating. EDITED: Of course I watch this whole video and realize I don't eat exactly like her after all.

[@jgrysiak6566]

U could be very low iodine! Women need Iodine 10 times more than men for thyroid, breasts, uterus, ovaries. I take Iodoral 12.5 tabs, it Jumpstarts a dead thyroid & helps restart weight loss. Only avail online!

[@NoCarnations]

The camera work is migraine-inducing! But, I love the ease with which she shares her message- her energy is infectious!

[@weddingflowerpower]

I love these weight loss Wednesdays. They may seem repetitive to you but I find them super inspiring. Thanks for doing them !

[@insideself1471]

Yes, agreed! I need telling 100 times! :O)

[@zenkat19]

No nonsense AJ! Love it!

[@helenblundell7813]

Thank you for your inspiration. As a T2 diabetic, I'm confused about frequency of eating. The trend seems to be fasting to improve your insulin sensitivity and to reduce the frequentt insulin peaks with all the negative outcomes associated with it. Here you are eating vast amounts of food and eating frequently. I understand the types of food you are eating help minimise peaks but they will occur along with the frequent production of insulin. Thank you.

[@rozchristopherson648]

I’m 62 and vegan for 7 years. I just started my raw food high fruit journey 4 months ago. I used to eat a lot of beans, rice, pasta, potatoes, etc on a cooked vegan diet to feel full. But after age 60, I could not get away with all those starches without weight gain. Metabolism slows way down after age 60. In ir see to lose and maintain weight, I had to let go of starches. Ioccasionally have a slice of bread or some cooked garbanzo beans or sprouted lentils. I thought I would not feel full in a raw diet but that has not been the case for me. The raw food has so many nutrients that I am satisfied with much less food. I mainly have one or 2 banana-based smoothies during the weekdays, at least one of which will be a green smoothie. I intermittent fast. On the weekends I have my salad meals. I’m trying to get down to my college weight of 120 pounds. Got about 40 pounds to go.

[@jgrysiak6566]

U could be very low iodine with a sluggish or dead thyroid. I take Iodoral 12.5 tabs & it helps with weight loss. Only avail online.

[@PoisonPenArts]

Wow you said some things I really needed to hear. At 54, 60 pounds overweight, hypothyroid, and menopausal, you have given me hope. :)

[@CHEFAJ]

There is always hope!!!

[@angelasalkeld1666]

Me too !

[@libertygrace3878]

Me too. 👍🏼

[@swim610]

Me too.

[@thelizardvegan]

My boyfriend always makes fun of me for drinking the broth from soups, thank you for making me feel like I am not crazy for doing it! All the nutrients are still there, plus I don't want to waste "water".

[@amilawstudent]

I don't drink it straight but I always saved it and added it to soups, to saute vegetables in etc. I use it essentially as a veggie broth for cooking.

[@janicepaul9957]

thelizardvegan What do you mean the broth is the best part of nutrients are all in the broth

[@vjohnsonbarrett]

@@janicepaul9957 I think she means that nutrients leach into the water while cooking, leaving the broth to be very nutritious.

[@lovingcarestudio]

@@ThriveSisterThrive can you please give me the recipe for broth?

[@chavamiedzinski9460]

I make soups with a LOT of water, because this family loves the broth part. I'm the biggest broth guzzler!

[@calmheart1782]

I’m sorry for the loss of your child. I lost a grown son 7 years ago. Shortly after I started getting severe vertigo episodes and about 5 years later was diagnosed with Meneries Disease. I’m grateful that otherwise I’m in good health. I’ve never had to take any meds and I have good check ups.

[@notjustfruit3216]

Chef AJ, Thank you so much for sharing your story and the food you eat. it is inspiring to me. i am just starting this journey and have about 80 pounds to lose at the age of 55. I have been struggling with my weight my whole life and feel very hopeful that this lifestyle is the answer!

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Yes it works...no oil no butters no animal products and only fruit veg and good starches will promote weightloss..i have struggled for 10 years but only when i ate this way am i now losing weight...i never want to see another piece of fried chicken again

[@julieanneedwards6290]

How are you doing now?❤

[@moogiestarr9877]

Thank you Chef AJ !!! This video is the first time I’ve ever seen you and I’m in love. I’ve never before seen a “Weight Loss Wednesday” program, so even though, understandably, you’re sick of reiterating the same info, it’s brand new info for some people! As I watched you I realized that I had ordered your “Ultimate Weight Loss” book about a year ago !!! (thinking I was ready) I’ve never even cracked it open. I stopped the video and excavated your book, whooping with a cry of joy !!! I guess the universe knew that today would be the day that I am truly READY !!! You, Madam, are an absolute delight. I love your real life delivery!!! My daughter was murdered. I don’t know your whole story regarding the loss of your son but I certainly do know crushing loss and grief. I do know despair and what it is to not care about ANYTHING, least of all, what I look like or what I weigh. For some reason my heart has continued to beat and I am still standing. So, I’ve decided to not be beaten. I’ve come to the conclusion that my daughter would never want me to give up. So here I am, ready to begin living in a productive healthy manner. THANK YOU for making me think clearly about taking charge of my life rather than to simply exist and drift like a cork out in the open ocean. My deepest thanks to you. ❤️

[@CHEFAJ]

I am so very sorry for your loss! I'm glad to hear you haven't given up and that your healthy journey has begun. I appreciate you sharing your story and wish you all the best!

[@sheripalmer3192]

Wow! I just came across your program and was kinda stunned by your upset over people asking about what you eat. I guess you are assuming that it’s the same people asking? I think you need to remember it is those people who are benefiting you financially. I really enjoy High Carb Hannah and Plantiful Kiki. They love sharing what the eat and have a gentle,joyous way of teaching.

[@CHEFAJ]

I believe my passion is being mistaken for being upset, but thank you for your opinion.

[@dej353]

What a wonderful video! I am a member of the Ultimate Weight-Loss Program, why did I join, as a way to say thank you, because you helped me lose so much weight! I am so sorry that so many commenters can be so harmful and judgemental. Just remember, you help so many people and you can't fix stupid or miserable. Keep on Keepin On, you are the Best! Thank you for all you do for me and everyone!

[@dianebanks6386]

Thank you Chef AJ! Love your videos and advice! I commented on a Yahoo article not long ago how the WFPB diet is what actually helped me lose weight and not hours and hours of hard core exercise. Because the article was saying that it doesn't matter how much you weigh as long as you exercise that's all that's important. I had stated that for years I exercised at least an hour a day, 5, sometimes 6 days a week, but still ate a S.A.D. diet and my weight never budged. I also have tried keto, Atkins, Slim Fast, weight watchers, Nutrisystem, and phentermine. So I went on WFPB and lost. Boy did I get some negative flack. It blows my my mind the arguments, misinformation, misconceptions, and negativity surrounding a plant based diet. I received comments from people stating their mother in law almost died from a VEGETARIAN ( I explained how WFPB is different from vegetarian) diet to just keep your calories under what you burn in a day to keto was the way for them. I stated I wasn't a doctor or nutritionist and I'm not saying what works for one will always work for everyone since everyone has different genetics, chemistry, lifestyle, circumstances, but I feel a WFPB would NEVER hurt anyone or make them gain. Still got nailed with negativity. It didn't bother me, but made me sad. People are still very much in the dark on nutrition and health.

[@Storesdavidal]

Thank you Chef AJ for this informative Video. You are a great role Model. I am going to try your ways and I will let you know about my progress.

[@patricianelson8]

Greens make you glow. Louise Hay was my inspiration. As long as I maintain a great immune system, and spend some quiet time to meditate, I know I'm on my way to a healthy life!

[@readingsbyladean7574]

Just came across your page. I started the whole foods, plant based journey about a month ago. I am doing it for health, and weight loss. I feel amazing already and I am losing about 1-3 Lbs a week, but that's not what I'm loving as much as I'm loving the way I'm feeling. My body internally is drastically changing!! I love this WOE and I am thrilled I found you :) Please keep these video's coming, you are helping so many people...PS...LOVE your top ;)

[@CHEFAJ]

How is it going for you?

[@lr3632]

eat up slim down

[@melissamike6959]

I have been watching you for a while, but I haven't commented before. LOVE THIS EPISODE. There may be people who are offended by your direct speech, buy I find it refreshing! I'm sorry you are frustrated by the "what does AJ eat" questions, but the visual today really helped me see the volume of food that can/should be consumed, and I have a much clearer understanding. So thank you for working past your irritation and putting this up! Have a wonderful day, and I look forward to future videos!!

[@KRISTINLHOFFMANN]

They give epidurals now instead of anesthesia for joint surgeries below the waste. Even if you're not allergic. It's becoming common practice. Just throwing this out there for people who aren't cured simply by losing weight.

[@retro-favorites6690]

what about fatty liver causes slow weight loss? I drank 2 green smoothies a day and only ate a small dinner, my weight remained the same for about 5 months, then suddenly in the 6 month I lost 10 lbs within 2 weeks. so dont get discouraged! (the green somotthies helped break my cravings for food ) I kept the weight off for a couple years, then my partner went on a crazy diet and influenced my eating plan with high fats and meats, and fear of brown rice, which totally threw off my weight, health and cravings plus it messed with my head.. I truly believe the good lord want us not to have to worry about food and I am glad to have found your videos as your concept of food is very freeing.

[@carly2764]

Eat Up, Slim Down! This video is so helpful, thank you! I'm sure it feels to you like you're repeating yourself in WLW, but repetition is so key in learning! And think of all the nonsense that inundates the world of weight loss advice. We need to hear your approach over and over. 💕👍🏻💪🏻

[@christisking777]

Thank you for sharing your experience and daily life with us! I also have severe asthma and at 39, I exercise daily and while exercise helps, it hasn't helped my asthma much. I still have daily asthma attacks and I am prescribed 3 medicines to manage my asthma. About 10 months ago I found you and Dr. Brooke Goldner and I went plant based mostly vegan and it's helped my asthma alot ( I hypernurish ). I am going to start her Goodbye Lupus Protocol next week strict for 4 weeks, and follow her step down plan and actually go full vegan for life with the hopes that I can get off all my asthma medicines!

[@alexconde8514]

OMG This is the BEST video I have seen. Thanks for being REAL and giving no none sense advice to truly be healthy and lose weight! I needed to hear some of these things myself. I have been procrastinating not eating a savory veggie breakfast for weeks since my weightless has stalled. I just purchased the Love Veggies course and I'm already inspired by the recipes. Also have goal of going no salt. Thanks!

[@Sally-uy5ip]

I have been doing this since March. My husband passed away in February and I miss him so much but I decided that now I can finally do for me something I never had a chance to do before. I am 70 and in the 80’s my mom read some books of Dr. Bragg and started eating vegan. My mom was in her early 60’s and looked like she was dying but a few months of eating right she was beautiful. I tried it back then but the gas was so bad and she didn’t want to be around me not that I blamed her. Now I don’t have that problem, I found this out when my gallbladder was removed and I am loving it. I had the energy my great grandkids had but for the last two weeks I have been so tired. Do I need vitamins and I hate to say it but I do put two teaspoons of honey in my green tea, could that be dragging me down? I am waiting for your book.

[@CHEFAJ]

Check with your doctor, as far as supplements go, but the plant based docs recommend vegans take a B12. I don't advocate honey, as it is basically just sugar and not vegan.

[@tracy8062]

I've been doing this for about seven weeks now whole food plant-based I absolutely love it I didn't like vegetables at all before I actually started because of the movie fat sick and nearly dead I bought a juicer and I did it for about two weeks and I think the flavor of the vegetables was diluted so it was like a stepping stone for me to begin enjoying vegetables I only did just for two weeks I absolutely loved the way I felt because before I ate only garbage meat processed foods etc. Now I do eat all plant based whole foods. I e put the juicer away but I think if I didn't start that way I wouldn't have been able to do it. I guess it helped me reset my taste buds. I don't know but I'm losing weight just like you said slowly but I feel great now there's no looking back I love all the knowledge of sharing I've got to get that book thank you. You are a blessing!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you! Congrats on your great progress!

[@RainOrShine818]

I love all your Weight Loss Wednesday Episodes, they have been so motivating, encouraging and educational. If you do decide to stop them, I sure hope you keep doing some kind of weekly episode for youtube. I enjoy seeing you every week and staying current on all the new information I learn from you. You are a much needed life line!

[@traceym4590]

Thank you for sharing what you eat. I'm a visual learner, so this is soo helpful! I think the reason people are so interested in what you eat, is that they want ideas. I personally am a pretty good cook, but when it comes to preparing large volumes of greens without oil etc I get a bit clueless as to how to give them flavor & make them taste good. Same goes for the starch. I know your meals are simple, but I'd love you to share your "un-recipe" recipes :) Btw: Love your leggings!

[@anon_ya]

Chef AJ, I just found you this year and love your videos! You inspire me. I’m also a nutritarian lifestyle follower and have had similar success to you. The one thing I’m struggling with is navigating my social life and business travel. I’ve even considered purchasing a mini rice cooker for my carry on bag, and always scouting for grocery stores near my hotel. I really struggle with the business meals, as it’s tough to get a dish made to order with no salt, no oil. Sometimes I resort to a dry salad. Would love to hear what others in these situations do to stay on track. Thank you for your videos!

[@vanessahogan2837]

She has great info on that topic in her interview with rich roll. I'll see If I can put the link here for you.

[@vanessahogan2837]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYColpeqnpispLc

[@vanessahogan2837]

She had a great video regarding this topic years ago. She said Chinese restaurants are good because you can get steamed veggies and rice on the side. She likes places with salad bars too. Keep searching thru her videos and you will get ideas. I think mexcian restaurants best fit my lifestyle with the rice and beans. I always scope out the Chipoltes chains.

[@anon_ya]

@@vanessahogan2837 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@BekiTMBTI]

I have heard of volumetrics since there was a point in time Valerie Bertineli advertised a weight-loss program. It made sense. I did low fat high carb vegan & did not lose weight. I also did raw vegan lost 70lbs but hit a plateau because I was still eating nuts. 🥜 Chef AJ I have tried everything. I lost 140lbs since having gastric bypass & now I still need to lose 70lbs. I have been obese my whole adult life. When you showed that sugar & dried fruit are calorically dense I was really blown away. I know they are high glycemic but I had not idea they are also high calorie. I have watched your videos & will try your suggestions. Thanks

[@lindabrown5820]

Thank you-for not sugar coating it!

[@yvettepetrose1052]

Love you Chef AJ - I am 50 and gained 20 pounds out of no where. I have been 127 for years. Thank you so much for the great information. I am definitely going to change my lifestyle for my health & well being😘

[@momochago2136]

OMG. I have learned more in 10min of this talk than many videos combined. You are amazing. By sharing you answer tons if questions i didn't even know i had. You are great chef aj. Thank you for all your work your time and sha ring.

[@disengage1984]

Please don't stop doing WLW. I love hearing and seeing you talk on the subject of weight loss. And really anything else you want to talk about. You are an inspiring and charismatic person.

[@catmintable]

Some people don't eat a lot of veggies to begin with, it may help to go slow and start veggies slowly to help with tummy woes.

[@LiLRedNaturalz]

I just found your channel on yesterday and you are an inspiration for me. I love your honesty:-) I just had a hysterectomy last week and am at home and decided I needed to change my eating for my health. I have watched vegan -vegetarian and now plant based and I am hooked on all of your information given. Thank you!!

[@eranimila2831]

Dear Chef AJ! I have a few questions for you. 1. What model is your Instant Pot? I need to buy one and would like the one tested and recommended by someone trustworthy. 2. What does your sweet Bailey eat? I am asking because my rescue Daisy is picky eater to extreme. When we got her she used to eat like a vacuum cleaner, now she will go often on a hunger strike. I cook homemade food for her and she won’t eat the same meal more than twice  I am exhausted after my day at work and home meals are my responsibility as my husband does not participate much in the kitchen. I am tired of her pickiness and would appreciate some advice, please. Regards, Erani

[@janice2532]

OH MY GOSH. I have just yesterday discovered you and I can not believe this. I am already vegan but I never loose weight. I love salad and veggies. You are my hero. I want to be you. I am a respiratory therapist. I am trying to figure out how to jump on this program starting today. I know I must prep and get organized. I am all over this. Thank You Chef AJ

[@janice2532]

Books bought already

[@CHEFAJ]

OMG!!! I was a CRTT in the 80's! Join our program!!!

[@janice2532]

I am new to youtube and I am not sure where to begin. You are maybe my first subscription

[@CHEFAJ]

Well welcome!

[@janice2532]

I continue to watch your vids and I love everything you have learned. I need to work on my decision making for a bit and I am definitely eating better but I am not all in yet. But I will be!! I am working on it.

[@bbowen1751]

This is such great news for me. I love veggies, but never thought I could eat unlimited amounts, and have starch too! I have a serious problem with portion control. Your system is awesome, NO MEASURING! I've always, always, hated that measuring and journaling stuff, ugh. And with your plan I can eat without counting and get really FULL. I'm taking small steps, because I'm also a sugar addict. I just have one question, I work out and weight train. I have been told after a weight training session, one is supposed to eat protein to feed the muscle. What can I eat after a workout? Thank you!!

[@zibbyguest2883]

Your weight loss Wednesdays are incredible. thank you.

[@4gotitalready]

I love you Chef AJ! Thanks for this low down of how, when and why!!! Your interviews are wonderful as well. Thanks SO MUCH for the encouragement! I love you didn’t take this off quickly. I am doing the same.

[@jacquelynhill1598]

You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey (and being frank about it). Those of us who have dieted and failed for years can see a glimmer of hope through your testimony. Then, your interview with Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro (just recently) provided that “AHA” moment that will change my life forever. God Bless you.

[@therandeydenyah]

Chef AJ..you are precious. I loved this video and you are helping me to reach my ideal weight. Not only that , but You are right!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you.

[@arvidbehunas1524]

I love when people are genuine and not carpetbaggers. The ones who sell their own processed supplements are the ones to watch out for IMO

[@millieknockit4916]

And thank you for the potatoes. My favorite food ever, and i, personally low salads ANF steamed veggies. It'd just that they keep on introducing new diets. I will try yours (comfortably), and I I lose the weight slowly, then fine. I will be satisfied doing it.

[@plantbasedsenior4240]

You are fierce. Love your no BS approach.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@millieknockit4916]

Thank you so much. I know that you were tired o talking about what you eat in a day (even in 2017) but this video was the one that clarified things for me. So, thank you so much. I have had some of the problems that you have had, and am just a tad overweight, but have to put the brakes on now. Got any suggestions for getting off the diet sodas? I love them, and I know they're horrible. Gonna try the vinegar for that, and will try to find a doc, but that will be difficult. My primary care guy isn't very good at the dumb stuff. Anyway, thanks so much!

[@jojow8416]

I love how candid you are about people who focus on the small stuff. That's just a cover up for their lack of education. I watch you to learn how to get high nutrient dense meals. Due to a serious bicycle accident 3 years ago that in addition to my broken body requiring multiple titanium implants to walk, move my arm and reconstruct my crushed face, I now struggle with Traumatic Brain Injury. I no longer experience any hunger, so when I eat it must be nutrient dense so that my body doesn't get inflammations that will cause illness. Until this video, I didn't realize the omega3 / 6 balance issue and will definitely be doing some research on that. Thank you for all the information and for being real. I love that part of your personality.

[@CHEFAJ]

So sorry about your accident! You can get a blood test to check your fatty acid levels.

[@jojow8416]

I pay for the Cadillac of health insurance and will definitely get the test you mentioned. I didn't know anything about it.

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

Great video! I just lost another 4 pounds doing WFPB low fat. I do eat some higher fat foods that don't trigger binges. Low fat peanut powder, I can handle that. Tiny cans of black olives don't tempt me. I can handle flaxseed meal, chia seeds and hemp seeds. Sesame seeds I can handle too. They make a good substitute for tahini which is a binge food for me. I put sesame seeds in homemade hummus.

[@TheDel1lah]

I love this post. ♥️Especially imagining tiny cans of olive oil trying to be tempting, running around whispering sweet nothings🤣🤣🤣 . Totally agree that a lil healthy fat is manageable. 🤗

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

@@TheDel1lah Haha! black olives don't bother me, but green olives do! wish I could handle those.

[@kathleen5237]

I love your energy and enthusiasm. Everything you say about calorie density makes sense. Thank you for your presentation

[@lindapeterson464]

First time watching this episode. I appreciate the information you shared & happen to agree with everything you said. I’m living proof that losing slowly will help you maintain your weight loss.

[@CHEFAJ]

Fantastic--thanks!

[@rosiehernandez1776]

Hello Chef AJ. I have watched many of your videos. I have learned so much from your talks.

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you like them!

[@gracehall9199]

Wow! I think you cleared it up. I can't thank you enough for all the important details of the way you eat and how it should be done. I love you and you are one amazing woman. This is only the 3rd video so far that i have had the pleasure to watch, now i just need to catch up on the rest. ❤

[@margaretvasquez9929]

So desperate cause I’ve tried the numerous ways to lose weight and I eventually gain it all back and then some. Looking for a common sense eating plan, one I can weave into my life, I ran into your channel. I’m 120 lbs overweight and I no longer want to “look thin” I just want to be healthy again. Thank you for sharing what you eat in a typical day. I now have a place to start. Looking forward to more.

[@geno5169]

When I was on keto I watched my carbs and eat high fat. So now I’m on plant based I’ve been eating oatmeal and I’ve been putting blueberries with cinnamon snd pumpkin in it. Plus a banana.plus a bowl of fruit. .for lunch we had a big bowl of salad of fruit

[@missmollyanne1]

I love that you're such a straight shooter! Keep sharing this important message!

[@typeagoneastray7383]

First, I love your top! Also, please don't stop doing weight loss Wednesday. I wait for it every week, and it's the reason that I stopped drinking! I heard you say it enough times and that was it. I'm finally losing weight again (I'm very close to a healthy weight but still have 10-20 pounds to go). I had lost 40 pounds as an hclf vegan still drinking and eating tortilla chips and some junk food, lucky for me I've been gluten free for 11 years which I think really helped me. Your principles and Dr. Grumpy (Golhamer who I love love love) are the reason that I suddenly lost 9 more pounds in May and another 3 in June by stopping ALL processed foods and alcohal for good; I'm a disagreeable bitch too and I decided I will not compromise anymore or relapse for anyone. I'm finally in control of my body and I feel great and never have to go hungry. I know you hate saying the same things over and over, but what happens is when I hear it enough, it becomes 2nd nature. So, please keep doing WLW if you have time! Thank you to you and Dr. Grumpy for cutting through the bullshit and setting the record straight. 😘 WLW has changed my life!!!

[@CHEFAJ]

If y ou haven't achieved that healthy weight yet please consider joining UWL.

[@edelanguard]

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[@Me-dy8oq]

Thank you for opening my eyes. I just drink a cuppa coffee full of cream and ate a cup of nuts but for lunch I’m gonna start eating your way , I Waugh 165 pounds and I am 5 foot two and the way your life Stile sounds a lot like mine wish me luck on my new journey in thank U. 11 / 9/ 2018

[@janicepaul9957]

Type A Gone Astray Repetition is the mother of learning

[@lindasmith5407]

Oh my goodness...I have been listening to you and Dr Esselstyn. In a side remark, not highlighting it, you said you cook your sweet potatoes then squish them and cook until a little crunchy in your air fryer..tried it 5 min one side 6 on the other...drisseled a little maple surup and soooo yummy!!! Like pie🎉

[@debbyb8906]

OH MY WORD! I just watched the nose flute performance. You are such a ham....vegan, of course. Such talent! I must say, though you weren't the "healthy" AJ then, you were beautiful even then. Thank you for all the hard work in trying to help us achieve a healthy lifestyle.

[@Strawberrytofu7]

This video was so amazing! I have PCOS so I can relate to the hormonal issue blocking weight loss. I've been oil free for over a year, but I do eat avocados and nuts and seeds. I am curious about changing to more of your plan. I have tried more of a starch solution, and I never felt full. I might try again with eating more potatoes, veg and fruit. I almost never eat processed grains (except my oatmeal) and try to avoid added sugar. I have heard so many conflicting studies on PCOS, with saying you really need those omegas and too much starch causes weight gain and others recommend it. I used to never be hungry in the morning, but I started lifting weights and I've found I am STARVING when I wake up now. I am constantly trying to figure out a diet that will help me continue to slim down, but also build muscle. Recently, I have been adding more zucchini to my oatmeal just to increase my veggie intake and increase the portion. This video was so inspiring, thank you!

[@MaltronUFO]

Very nicely explained. I personally gravitate between raw vegan fruitarian and whole foods plant-based. In other words sometimes I'm 100% raw and other times I eat potatoes! It's sort of a hybrid diet. All vegan for 38 years. It's very true some of the things you say. The starches really do come in handy. They are very satisfying. And I do think potatoes are really number one in terms of satiety. You made good comments about nuts and seeds as well. And everybody ought to understand the concept of calories and where they come from. I'm a big believer in Dr Doug Graham's 80/10/10 concept. This is a study in calories and macronutrients and it explains the importance of fresh fruit in the human diet. I do think a fruit-based diet is superior to the whole foods plant-based mostly cooked approach. But there's a lot more to health and longevity than just diet. And the satiety of the whole foods plant-based mostly cooked approach is superior. However I do think a hybrid diet between the two approaches is the wisest way to go.

[@petmomful2260]

Wow, you look fantastic! I am reading your book right now and I am enjoying it. I am going to a big party in 2 days, and I am going to take my own food! I am used to being teased a bit because I am already a vegan, so I don't care what anyone says! If I get questioned, I usually say, "I don't eat meat." People think I am crazy, so they just say, "Oh," and walk away. lol

[@vicki7874]

That's just amazing information. I wish everyone could see this and understand how much fulfillment there is in a plant-based diet. You are an activist! Thank you!

[@shirleyray2102]

Chef AJ, I live in Southwest Virginia and I work in healthcare. I'm a disabled veteran and I struggled with my weight for 20 years. I quit smoking and I gained a lot of weight. I did a lot of yo-yo weight loss for 20 years. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I'm 55 as of May 6. I would love to lose 15 lbs. What would you recommend? I also have severe back issues that require me to take medication. Can you help?

[@CHEFAJ]

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[@janethoffman1469]

Chef AJ's Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss. Just joined UWL. So excited. I love your Weight Loss Wednesday Facebook Live episodes. I need to hear what you say over and over. Your message is so inspiring. Thank you and can't wait to read your new book. Love Unprocessed!

[@starrama7711]

consider the iodine protocol, and oil of oregano for your asthma. bromides are in those inhalers too. it could heal your gut issues you have as well. Some things with you are still out of balance..and you might be interested in orthomlecular health today. you are lovely though.

[@JaneDay]

Absolutely brilliant and enlightening video. Thanks AJ. I was interested to know what you ate because if I want what you have, i.e. a slim body in my 60”s, I needed to know what you did to get there. I felt your frustration, but appreciate your honesty. Stay safe Jane xx

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you I think I've lightened up a bit :)

[@pattyinusa]

Ive ordered every book from all the popular ppls concerning the wfpb way of eating and i could not get an idea from ANY of them about the ratio of veggies to starches we should be eating so i wish i had bought none of those books and only watched this one video because its the most imformative and what ive learned is you need to basically eat mostly veggies then you can have starches otherwise i dont lose weight at all and that is how butterfly effect lady lost all her weight so dont waste your time buying all the books ppl just eat mostly veggies and you will lose and that is the bottom line secret that they just dont come right out and tell you because they want to sell books, now i know what i need to do thanks AJ !

[@ffarag]

Thank you AJ Form your immense Patience .you are so greate

[@The_Red_Pill__]

Hello Chef AJ, I just found you and this is my first listen to one of your videos. I just started a whole food plant-based diet about six weeks ago. While I didn’t think I really needed to lose any weight (I don’t even know how much I weigh; I don’t own a scale), looking at myself in the mirror at yoga class, makes me think that shaving a few pounds (5-10, maybe 15) off my body would be good. I would love to listen to more your videos with recipes so that I could have more options. I just subscribed so I don’t know what you have, but I am most interested in recipes. Thank you.

[@CHEFAJ]

Hi and welcome! Please take a look at my KZbin page there are lots of recipe videos. You can also watch 13 episodes of my TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ - all recipes!

[@alexarmendariz5677]

Your video was a reality check to not doing what I should to gain my goal. Thank you 😊

[@jerianngraves8356]

Chef AJ, I have watched a ton of your videos. I would love to hear how you think your habit/lifestyle of intermittent fasting (breakfast at 11am; dinner before 7pm) played into your weight loss and ongoing maintenance. I think it has been important and more people should do it in conjunction with your healthy eating recommendations.

[@CHEFAJ]

I really don't think it did. It's WHAT you eat more than when

[@dianapana718]

With my gastroparesis I CANT eat much food. I graze for Brekky on wfpb vegan no sugar oil and low salt diet and low fodmaps (when needed). My dinner serve is 1-2 cups and even purée when in flare. Crohn’s in remission. Just saying with some medical conditions it is possible to not be able to eat much food serving. Bmi is 21 and still in remission from Crohn’s. Have 7 gi illnesses and do best I can with what I’ve got. Cycling also helps. I find listening to my body is the best n eat when hungry or graze very lightly.

[@123JustBecause]

I love the WLW. Sorry to hear Chef AJ lament on how painful WLW are for her. This feature is one of the cornerstones of her brand and it is definitely not lost on me but it sounds like it is a challenge for her at least during this airing.

[@bonnieanderson5865]

So Amazing. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@RichKaySSC]

Wow. AJ you are an Amazing Health Hero! 🌟🏆🌟 So sincere and straightforward. Great video and advice. Love the stuffed potato with beans and corn. So many great ideas. Thanks for all you do. Keep moving and keep smiling. 😎👍

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@vegangluten-freelife3164]

Great talking points. I have seen you a couple of times at the Remedy conference with my husband and daughter. Love your attitude and your fun nature. Keep up the good work. I continue to try and make food videos for people who want to give vegan cooking a try, easy and non-judgemental.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@vanessamonteith5740]

Great video AJ!! People just need to get busy & do the work of changing how they look at their food intake. Keeping a food journal of everything they put on their mouth is work & well worth their time & effort. Not only a food journal but how they feel each day of their journey so they understand their triggers (good & bad). Plain & simple peeps - do the work to get the results you want. Thank you AJ for your candid honesty, frustration & all. You are the real deal.

[@CHEFAJ]

Absolutely!! Thank you!

[@SAM-sr3fo]

Hello, I no longer have a gallbladder and I have fatty liver. The doctor wants to put me on thyroid medication but I do not want to begin taking something I will have to take for the rest of my life. I have read that eating broccoli and other vegetables are difficult for me to digest. What would you recommend I do? I love vegetables, fruits, and all kinds of foods.

[@Shakillyou]

youre the best, Chef. me and my mom are on day 5 following your program and it has been amazing. we both have about 80 lb to lose each and are finally going to do it with your help. thank you for being you.

[@CHEFAJ]

That;s wonderful!

[@fender1000100]

What a gorgeous lady. Hard to believe you are over 55. You show how powerful diet is. To make you look and feel your best.

[@SJwasMADEin1987]

This video is most helpful to me... I need things spelt out and explained in detail and you couldn't have made it any easier than literally showing a days worth of food. I really appreciate the effort you go to.

[@missjameequilts]

eat up and slim down! sorry that you are frustrated with the what i eat in a day vids...i am down 72 lbs, but have wayyyy more to go (104)...and watching what others are eating every day really helps me stay on track. i have recently started with veggies for bfast, and am seeing a definite improvement, and i l!ove that you keep it simple...no complicated recipes with weird ingredients

[@sarahwarren6286]

This lady tells the TRUTH. Just try it. I have and it absolutely works!

[@pattigee1]

Fierce and respectful to others! Love it. Thanks AJ.

[@livechilllife]

Super cute outfit! Very flattering and purple!!!

[@GameOver-jq1cu]

WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY PLEASE tell your viewers to watch and share with family and friends. "What the HEALTH" on Netflix . My meat and cheese loving husband... said he is now A VEGAN, after watching the documentary!!! HAPPY DANCE x's a MILLION. 💃🏻😀💖😀💖😀💖

[@GameOver-jq1cu]

Coconut 21 he did not eat the BBQ ribs on the 4th of July!! So I think we are golden.. he even passed on the 🎂 cake 👍🏻💖

[@annas.5894]

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