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.

[@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!

[@sally3570]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@jobielifehappens7102]

Thanks for that! My struggles exactly!

[@rachelmcgill8143]

@@sally3570 ❤️

[@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!

[@matxalenc8410]

​@@lindsaytoussaint I bought 2 big bags of veggies at BJs (both for $11 each), and they lasted me for 5 months. I spent the 20 per cent extra for not being a member, but I do wonder if it would be worth it for me (a single person), to pay the $55 yearly so I can shop there, even though it'll be two times a year, maybe three.

[@Duckies1023]

I wish I liked broccoli. So filling, so easy, so affordable. But i just can’t… carrots are my go to… and they don’t count t as a veg… Still looking for a good one for me

[@Marathon5151]

@@Duckies1023 How about zucchini? Very low in calories. I just made vegetable soup with a heavy dose of zucchini to keep me full.

[@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.

[@michellepreston5710]

Love the rolling prep idea! ❤ Prepping for hours on one day is exhausting and makes you less likely to want to do it again.

[@jessicac.5476]

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

[@bethu3981]

Agreed

[@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.

[@ErinFinch]

I've just stumbled across your channel today. After 10 years of yo-yo dieting between vegan junk food/raw food/trying to follow the daily dozen, etc., meticulously, this has seemingly filled in all the gaps I was falling into time and time again. I'm excited to try this moving forward- 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.

[@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)

[@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!!

[@lauramatthew9726]

This was so helpful and I love how you talked about outsourcing. I live in a country that doesn’t have a lot of prepped veggies so I pay someone to clean my home (it’s also very dusty) and chop the veggies for me. Every week she chops my zucchini and broccoli and makes a big Greek salad for me, so all week long I have those to use as my base and then I just add some protein and whatever. But I’d forgotten how much I love sweet potatoes until I found your videos so now I’m adding that to the weekly meal prep!

[@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!🌱🌱🌱🌱💕

[@susanthompson6812]

I have a rice cooker that has a steel-cut oats function (as well as other grains I use daily). I cook up a batch every few days because they reheat like a dream. Breakfast is so easy. I just put some dried fruits, chia seeds, and protein powder in the bottom of the bowl, scoop out some pre-cooked oats, add some plant milk or water, and microwave for 90 seconds. Add more liquid, sweetener, and any other desired toppings, and ready to go. That high-function rice cooker is a dream for meal prep and the SC oats have a lower glycemic than rolled oats.

[@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.

[@phenomadology23]

This is a great idea! 6 weeks is goals. I tend to make the same couple of things over and over and then switch to a new thing to make over and over... less planning but less variety.

[@heatherinnorfolk]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Lise-ss8qw]

Yes I have the one without MSG too

[@cgarden8111]

I am very happy to have found your channel. I gained back 10 lbs after eating mainly plant based for over a year. Meal prep is what I stopped doing. It was a light bulb moment as I have been struggling to eat better. Thank you for turning on the light.

[@marianned7139]

For those who are tighter on budget but also want some diversity: Sprout chickpeas in big pots! I do two packs of chickpeas at a time because when they are done it fills my big pot up and because of the sprouting needs only 10min cooking for safe consumption (plus sprouting adds nutrients, you eat the chickpeas with the sprouts)- then i freeze batches for curries, for falafel, as protein source in salads, for hummus etc

[@tigerlilix]

That coleslaw looks so delicious! Is there any recipe you or your mum would like to share, please 😊

[@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...

[@kmichalene]

Love your content. It’s keeping me consistent!

[@DollarsandCollars]

Holy freaking crap. Your content is life changing. It’s like intellectually I know the simple, sustainable, and repeatable actions are what yield results, yet I always felt like I was doing life wrong because it wasn’t glamorous. What you’re producing is confidence. Because I’ve felt this way for a while but haven’t been consistent because I’m afraid of being boring or divergent. I buy pre-prepped meals and eat raw veggies for lunch with hummus or guac and my coworkers tease me for it but at the end of the day I’m saving so much time and energy and I am stepping toward my goals. Excited to integrate your framework and solidify my consistency. Thank you so much for this

[@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!

[@nyxs60]

I’m never bored of watching you meal prep, it makes me want to go and do it :D

[@janiegulick5674]

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

[@luisaleonardi666]

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

[@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!

[@christiet7870]

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

[@krishaton7749]

Love the meal prep ideas. Am confused on pumpkin with the outer rind attached. Do you eat that part too? Or eat around it?

[@anied2128]

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

[@careyward8404]

Thank you, Chelsea! This was incredibly helpful. I was doing really great at eating healthy, losing weight, and getting healthier. Then I watched the wrong video and derailed myself. For me, eating the same meals every day works. I don't get bored, and I can stay consistent.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@bearclaire]

For a sweet treat you could try sweet potato brownies , sounds weird but is good !

[@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.

[@nathalie8441-x4p]

I mean, first of all, nothing wrong with that, right? It's super healthy and it's still a better system compared to "classic" work-intense meal prepping. Plus, they will stay full with this for a long time compared to more processed food (with makes you hungry again after a shorter time), so I would be interested how much they could actually eat per day. But I would also be curious how to scale it up for larger families

[@phenomadology23]

This may not be helpful, but my aunt generally makes separate food for her husband and teenage boy, who have higher caloric needs and are pickier about veg. They can eat a big batch of stew or casserole while she eats from her bowl of tabouli or whatnot.

[@maureenbullis1805]

I love to cook so I make different things each week, always putting half in the freezer. I do meal prep potatoes, baked tofu, and cashew milk, cheese sauce every week. I like to cook broccoli in the microwave as needed.

[@emilyrussas189]

Exact info!! Love you Chelsea!!!❤ never boring… always real!!😊

[@jenpreece8290]

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

[@katharinabruns9480]

What is the name of those potatoes? And what sauce to you use for your coleslaw? Thanks.

[@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.

[@sharonwarry7274]

Loved these tips. I don’t have an air fryer or a microwave so will need to have a think about prep and reheating. Thank you

[@damianagibbonspyles233]

Outsourcing is a smart idea. And, it probably helps out your mom or sister too.

[@debralynfisherpryor7728]

Thanks for this no nonsense way to prep food.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@SquiddyGoodness]

I’m inspired! Thank you.

[@Raddiebaddie]

Helpful!

[@MessyVegan-g6b]

Thankyou so much for sharing all this great info!

[@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!

[@avisoberdan7352]

I’m so inspired by this!!!!🎉😊

[@jenniferdouglas-craig1095]

Very helpful! Thank you! 🙏

[@user-yg6uo7nt8n]

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

[@poorni28489]

So helpful! Thank you chelsea

[@bethany9082]

10:09 simple framework for making a meal is something I will try 😊

[@Carolina-uu5ji]

❤thanks i think we in your comunidad really dont search "fancy recipes . Just practical and simple REAL food. Starchies and vegetables thats its❤thanks

[@GabrielleGeorges]

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

[@leonieduplessis4467]

Thanks, you great Chelsea

[@judestockwell464]

What do you put on the coleslaw instead of mayo?

[@katieNSB]

I’d love to see the recipes for the meals you mentioned!

[@MegaAngelx3]

This is so helpful. I've just got one question: Do you still count calories and did you count calories during your weight/fat loss journey?

[@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!!❤

[@jobielifehappens7102]

Love this content.

[@aoreliasamantha5339]

Thx, that was helpful. 🙌

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

Awesome vid🔥

[@ellelittlefield]

Rolling prep omg yes 👏

[@jesussavesbygrace5440]

Great information! ❤️

[@jessicafb5398]

It’s so funny, I was just thinking how cute your hair looked!

[@carlajilek8310]

These videos are great but then what do you do for your family? I can keep my meals simple but the rest either don’t eat this way or want variety.

[@MyCoastalGarden]

I needed this.

[@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

[@crazyfarmgirl606]

Did your mom use a knife to cut the cabbage or shred it with a mandoline or cheese grater? I want an easy way to shred cabbage as it is my favorite way to have it

[@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.

[@embemw]

Moro-nui silken tofu is really good for sauces and smoothies. It’s in a tetrapack in the Asian food aisle. Have you tried it?

[@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🫶

[@mrsbumfluff836]

Hello, I’m an almost 46 year old very unhealthy and overweight vegan. I’ve been vegan for approx 7 years now and previously vegetarian for 40 years. I struggle as I’m not a huge fan of veg. I can’t stand mushrooms, celery or sweet potatoes. Is there any way I could be successful eating this way using regular white potatoes. We don’t have many other options where I shop in the uk. Thank you and love your channel x

[@romeymarie9255]

A white potato has nutrients and is satiating and is a better choice than less nutritious food. Enjoy them!

[@Nicole-ld1zy]

Not a big fan of sweet potatoes, would you do the same with russets, red or golden potatoes?

[@rituka]

Love it!

[@sgutstadt1]

thats so good!

[@dianecarter2581]

Thank you so much Chelsea, I agree with your mindset, if it hasn't worked for decades it won't work now. I'm on day 2 of Lean with Plants and have questions. How can i contact you?

[@stellaelise1]

One thing I get hung up on is making meals that are balanced for my toddler and ones he will eat. I know growing kids need more fat so I sometimes add oil when cooking or add humus/avocado to meals knowing he needs it. He will eat pasta so I find I’m making more pasta meals than I’d really like to be eating for myself. What advice do you have for those who also feed young kids to stay successful?

[@cleaneatingcelena]

You ever use beans or lentils as your protein source? What kind of beans do you like? Also do you have any videos on different types of vegetables and how you cook them and prepare them I'm really struggling with eating 2 lb of veggies a day and finding a variety or just veggies that I like that I can do that consistently and easily.

[@PLANTLIFE-lq1my]

❤❤❤thanks for sharing ❤❤❤what color is the hoodie you have on? ❤❤❤

[@fionma_downie]

Here for that high-five!!

[@ChelseaMae]

🖐️

[@janetdaniels8816]

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

[@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 🙌🏻🤓

[@avwel3827]

Thank you lots❤❤❤

[@yellowgirl273]

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

[@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! 😊

[@AllisonMariePhD]

I like to air fry my broccoli. I really like crispy food 😊

[@gingerbayley7831]

You should be sponsored by Sistema containers, I bought a bunch since I started watching you lol😂❤ To add, you ever try BBQ seasoning on your tofu?

[@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.

[@jmalone4470]

What do you put in your coleslaw for flavor?

[@heidiminett8868]

Do you have protein powders you recommend?

[@KekszNET]

Do you also use the airfryer for sweet potatoes and pumpkins if it is a small portion?

[@luisakryst8991]

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