How I Broke My Plateau//3 Reasons Weight Loss Stalls As A Vegan

[@ChelseaMae]

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[@TheNutmegStitcher]

Goodness knows we do not need one more fitness influencer with washboard abs. 99% of us just want to be in a healthy range and feel good. I don't want the restrictive, consuming lifestyle required to maintain that kind of physique. You are realistic and relatable.

[@gottagettagrant]

She's the real deal.

[@ikasugami8066]

I've realized actually that my sleep was an issue. I became sleep deprived for quite a while, and because of that I just didn't have the energy to move much....I used to exercise 20 mins in the morning, work standing after lunch, and get lots done throughout the day, but plateaued after not doing so much due to sleep deprivation. Thanks be to God I have been able to modify my schedule such that now I get enough sleep regularly, and thanks to that I have the energy again to get back to moving at least as much as I used to, and am back to losing weight again. Sleep is so important! And thank you for this video!

[@olgaene237]

my binging made me so depressed and unmotivated, but you inspire me so much! I alredy have a full fridge of veggies and potatoes cooked! I am so grateful to you for sharing your exprerience. you are changing lives!

[@Hellfire-vegan]

Yay, super happy to see you back on KZbin although love your podcasts too. I plateaued for 5 months and finally managed to break it a few weeks ago and it’s such a great feeling. The fact that I managed to maintain for all those months when I felt unmotivated instead of gaining it back, I’m really proud of myself. Progress not perfection for the win! 🥳 X

[@bookowletsbysanaa6386]

Would love to know the things you tweaked to break that plateau 🤩

[@amberbarefoot1426]

I plateau (or fluctuate between the same 5 lbs) now for a whole year. I still want to lose at least 15 lbs and it is nagging me. But I think I totally underestimate my evening meal and my snacks as well as my weekends. So time to get serious about those 3 things.

[@williambunter3311]

'They would disappear into nothing and eventually die'. Classic Chelsea! I'm about to watch this video but I've already given it a thumbs up because your videos never disappoint, and I learn something from every one of them. God bless you and your lovely family, Chelsea. p.s. Yes, as I thought! I've just watched this video and once again I'm dancing in my mind! I became vegan two months ago. I lost weight quickly at first, about a stone and a half in 5 weeks (mind you, I have an awful lot to lose). I've been on a frustrating plateau for three weeks. The reason, I see now, is that I gave myself permission to have a large chocolate bar and 4 glasses of wine every Saturday. I have been sabotaging my efforts without realising it. I didn't think one day a week would make much difference. After listening to this video I am now ready to come down from that plateau, because I now acknowledge that one day a week DOES make a difference. Calorie deficit is the way, the only way, to lose weight and get fitter and healthier. Thanks again, Chelsea. You really are a star!

[@thats_nice_canada6283]

I’ve missed seeing your videos! So happy there is a new one to watch during my lunch break!

[@wileyp.i.4437]

Me too! Great to see you back Chels!!

[@LFlowers36-o3p]

I’ve now lost 51lb. My loss is slowing down which is maddening but I understand why and am totally ok about this now. I’m stronger in the gym, lifting heavier and including SSC now. I compared my pics from last year to today. I’m amazed at myself.

[@sh-ehmed]

What is SSC and how is your journey now?

[@LFlowers36-o3p]

@@sh-ehmedsteady state cardio. I’m doing a reverse atm but finding it hard to get more calories in some days. Will do another cut after Christmas I think.

[@sh-ehmed]

@@LFlowers36-o3p thank you for the answer!

[@luannedimaggio7025]

I love when this happens, it makes me take a break to let the body balance at this weight. Then the weight takes hold and then I start to lose again. It is like walking up a tough hill, then it flattens out. I get to rest. Then I can keep climbing and I have the energy to move on. It is not always a bad time. I am 58 lbs down and it has been a long journey but that is okay too.

[@stargazerbird]

My leak is a daily square of chocolate which can turn into two and then three. Eating out is ok. We do it so often I know what I can eat in various places. Also the ‘sprinkles’ on my smoothie bowl. I have to weigh those. Anything calorie dense tends to be addictive.

[@sherri.]

This was such a great video! I think I actually got a bit too thin and gained 15 pounds back. I find it helpful to see my maintenance calories on an online TDEE calculator to get a feel of how much to eat/move for a deficit. Losing 5 pounds is what I’m working on.

[@ChelseaMae]

Hope you enjoyed the video! 😀 If you want to learn exactly how I started losing weight, check out my FREE Kickstarter Mini Course👇 www.chelseamae.com/lean-with-plants-kickstarter-framework

[@SandraGiffin]

Please make a deep dive video into how to break a plateau. It's a great topic.

[@ChrissyChrissyChrissy333]

Thank you for this explanation, this makes so much sense!! I really appreciate all the videos and podcasts you do, you've been a wealth of resource

[@krisfahrt5665]

Funny how this resonates with me at the moment. I lost nearly 40 Kilos really fast and now I do not loose any more. I wear a fitness watch and I was a little bit shocked about how few calories I really burn at this weight. I decided to give myself a little bit time free this fast trip and then loosing the last few Kilos by get more movement in my life.

[@paulineclark6027]

Awesome video- great to see you confidently delivering on matters you have totally experienced. For me ' leaking' can involve a slow degradation of WFPBSOS, etc, extra avocado, an extra ( with oatmilk) coffee , nibble on a vegan cake supplied by a colleague etc

[@fionathomas125]

Great to see you back. X

[@Amelia-qm6bk]

Not all calories become fat. See Dr Goldner, she talks about this in reference to chia and flax seeds. Dr Furhman also talks about pulses not completely becoming fat.

[@allieb7757]

The end bit I really needed to hear. I have been all whole foods, and very happy with the food making sure there is a variety - no oil, processed foods, nuts or baked goods and I went up a kilo. So now I force myself to eat raw fruit and veg all day and I have a salad plus cooked veggies, legumes and grains or starches at night but I am so hungry the rest of the time that I feel grumpy. This time I am losing weight and I am surprised how little I am motivated to get up and make something to eat when it is raw compared to how much motivation I have for cooked food. My stomach is shrinking so by the time dinner comes around I get pains from the bulk of the food and have to go lie down...then I am hungry two hours later and have to wait it out. Interestingly, I am never hungry in the morning when I wake up until about 9-10 am, and when I do eat fruit or a carrot, I feel my hunger switch off quite quickly. I am feeling annoyed I will miss out on that yummy cooked food if I were going really slow compared to eating all raw which I don't enjoy as much and getting thinner faster lol

[@NG-fb1ul]

You have explained this better than most fitness gurus

[@sandypluss5017]

Loved this video so much. So so helpful. Would LOVE to see a video on your macro journey, I find it fascinating as a wfpb eater when people tweak ratios. Also wondering if it was purely sticking to nutrient profile or if it also involved a calorie number to stick to! Big calorie expenditure for me is just once a month....as I'm sure most women can understand!!!!! Also special occasions- Christmas just past, bdays, etc. And it's not even necessarily junk, it's just more dense wfpbno items. I think for the last few kgs things like dry oats vs cooked really make a difference. My consistency is genuinely over 95%. Love being able to track this! And yes yes yes pls re tweaking video too!!!!👏👏👏

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Ugh I’ve been in a plateau for almost a year😞 I’ve lost 70+ pounds and I’m 5’4” 136 lbs. My goal is 128 and to lose my belly fat. I eat wfpb but I do struggle with treats. I going to track my food and look for ways to tweak my diet😁

[@Amelia-qm6bk]

Eating raw greens can help. See Dr Goldner who has had huge success with her protocol … i was like you, i plateaud for 2 years after losing 70 pounds. Tried the protocol and lost 5 pounds in the first 10 days and still doing it …..

[@amyjordana635]

Yes, I’d love to hear about your experience with the macro coach

[@Abundantinlife]

Thanks Chelsea- would love an in- depth video how to break a plateau 😀🌻

[@brendaleick]

Missed you! So glad you're back!

[@Bluebell1275]

You are my inspiration literally thank you Chelsea I looove listening to your Podcasts in fact I am binge listening to them on my Dog Walks - I’m a dog Walker sooo walk all day long which is fabulous for weight loss!

[@sharonbell7796]

Fab video chealsea , I’m at plateua lost nearly 2 stone x but I do cheat now and again whilst food shopping I see the lentil crisps , chocolate cake and then gain a couple of pounds and keep yo-yo ing like this , but now trying hard to stop buying these high calories foods

[@michelebridge1126]

I’ve missed you Chelsea ❤ Def would like in-depth videos about tweaking 👍

[@Nina-ld5qe]

So Happy about this video. Please do more to all topics you considered in here😂

[@phoenixvision100]

Great video! I would love to see the in-depth video about how to break a weight loss plateau.

[@RenaWren]

Yes! Full video experience with macro coach!

[@AnnaBananaGrug]

Good to see you back ❤

[@makeuplessonsforjoy7168]

Yes, I want hear your experience with the macro coach

[@Ally-jn6mt]

Please make an in depth weight loss plateau video please :) thx!

[@shell_onearth5945]

Yes! Please talk about your macro journey :D

[@Nina-ld5qe]

And most definitely yes to the vid about tweaking!

[@sarahbailes1192]

Love you videos yes please to full macro coach vid thanks 😊

[@cheriyost2780]

Would love a video on the macro info!

[@lindac6147]

interested in hearing about the macro side of things.

[@farrahfrench7690]

I have been struggling to lose just 10 pounds forever! I can’t even start losing weight to begin with let alone hit a plateau! Help!

[@DeeDee-zo7rv]

This is so encouraging. I’m just starting…again lol. So maybe I am losing weight.

[@calligoblue8436]

I've lost 10lbs, but I have been in a plateau for a month now. :( my consistency needs to improve and I have to give up alcohol, eating out, and chips for snack.

[@ivonadownunder3536]

Hi Chels. Love the video!! I’m wondering if you could do one about how you eat on a budget in these crazy times. Prices of produce here in Brisbane are absolutely insane right now and it becomes really hard to fill up your plate with non starchy veg when a bloody avocado is $4 and capsicums are $13 per kilo 😭

[@bearclaire]

Maybe add more frozen veggies, if they're cheaper than the fresh ones? Shop at farmers markets. Buy larger amounts when there's good prices and then freeze/mealprep meals, soups etc and freeze them down.

[@chelseahughes5908]

I am not lean yet. I am 208 pds. I lost 5 pds and haven't been able to move past that.

[@tammyinwv1]

I have been trying to lose weight for years. Trying to eat more greens. But its just yo-yoing. No oil. I get tired of trying and getting nowhere and slavk sone with snacks. But then buck up and lose a lb or 2 and back it cones. I have 203 lbs so have plenty to lose. I have been riding a bike for 520 miles in past 9 weeks. Still no help.

[@salomejina-slouck7902]

I want to learn about your experience with a macro coach, I am considering getting one .

[@veegee9542]

Week-end wine and chips..starts Friday night. I try not to on Sunday, but often fail. My overall calories may still be fairly low because I fast most of the day when I do this :( wrong wrong I know. If during the weekdays I’m 100% whole food plant based, as in carbs and veg, with just 1 fruit on some days, do you consider the week a ´fail’ if the weekend has chips and wine or maybe 1 takeout?

[@aarzu5648]

Macro coach? Please tell more 😊

[@catherinemccright1256]

i feel as if motherhood has taken from me as well, i just had my 4th child and im plateauing after a 36lb weight loss and still have about 30-35 to go im so upset my calories are all the way down to 1500 and i dont know what to do, i do so much physical activity with all my kids ( 3 in diapers) im at a point where i feel starving all the time

[@JEC2007]

Same.. weight stalled after 35 pounds. Seems to be a common number!

[@peggylagrange7525]

My problem is afternoon snacks. My husband pulls out the chips and I have a hard time saying no. Tried having healthier options for me but those chips keep calling my name.

[@j2jenison]

Full macro video, please! :)

[@11235Aodh]

I'm eating the way dr. J. mcDougall and P. Rogers advise, 90% carbs, 10% protein, 10% fat or close to that. I wonder what a macro coach would possibly say.

[@rachsippy1026]

I tried the potato reset but in the first two days I felt extremely bloated not light .. can you please explain the reason for this ? Thank you

[@kimberlyporter9555]

My aching joints are my reason for losing weight. I want to be fully functional as I age.

[@ChelseaMae]

Such a good reason

[@2old4u]

Excellent

[@rosajacoby]

Did you feel moody/short tempered when your calories reduced?

[@whitney6641]

Pretty sure my plateau is named Peanut Butter 😆

[@whitney6641]

Planning to start a Mary's Mini this week to try to jump start my progress. Lost around 90lbs so far and I've got about 60lbs more til my goal 😃

[@DeeDee-zo7rv]

Do you do daily coffee with vegan cream?

[@brookeshand6996]

could you make that indepts video - thank youuuuuuu

[@lizzyagatha]

what is all that in Kilos?

[@satansalley6526]

In-depth vid,please🙃

[@JasloMoskovitz]

how tall are you?

[@Carolina-uu5ji]

❤chelsea thanks a lot this is pure gold. Real life. Real video. Just it. Gratitude. Gracias god bless you and your family from latin america

[@lhs4797]

I've hit a plateau I have 30lb to lose still 😢

[@tracejackson8996]

I would LOVE to hear about your experience with a macro coach. Hope to see you turn that into a video soon!

[@lhs4797]

I'm in a Plato 🥺

[@brookelopez3068]

Definitely want the video you talked about. The Plato is real!!!