What I Eat & Don't Eat to Stay Fit + Intermittent Fasting

[@gramarye_cottage]

I do 16/8 IF as an ongoing maintenance diet after I lost 30 kilos over 10mths. To lose the weight I slowly increased to 18/4 then 20/4. Then when I reached my goal weight i slowly went back down from 20/4 to 18/6 and now 16/8. I feel great and I’m happy that I’m now in a normal healthy weight bracket. Like you I eat a plant based organic diet. IF is the key to weight loss and a healthy life.

[@mkeller8114]

The more I watch your videos the more I am just in awe of your natural beauty. I have always found a healthy vibrant mature woman the most attractive. Your husband is a lucky man and I wish you both all the best in life.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Hi Connie: Your meals look scrumptious and tasty. I mainly eat fish (sardines, salmon, tuna, etc.), chicken, and turkey. I very rarely have pork or red meat. I also eat lots of veggies and fruit, legumes, grains, etc. I I don't do intermittent fasting for as long as you do, although I did many years ago when I was in college. I fast between dinner and breakfast (12 to 13 hours, sometimes more). I still work 36 hours/week at 70 years of age, so I need the fuel before I go to work or else I'm distracted by hunger and not as sharp. It works for me.

[@gabrielleholland6958]

Connie I LOVED this video!!! Your meals looked simple yet so savory and healthy. Just enjoy your content so much! Would love to see more of your simple meals!

[@tammysabol7877]

I enjoy your videos, sense of style, and way of living. I, too, practice intermittent fasting but only fast 12-14 hours per the advice of my Naturopathic doctor. (He says women should not fast past this allotted time.) Each person needs to find their own “sweet spot” when fasting as it can have an adverse effect for some.

[@Awaken218]

My Higher Self has sent your videos to me. Wow. Thank you for living as an example of all things I want to be.

[@LucianaVIP1]

I've always thought this. Our bodies know what they need and they tell us. After a wrongly-prescribed medicine in 2017, my health and body went downhill. I haven't been able to recover from it (due to many reasons). I need Life to give me a break, let me have some peaceful months/years so I can focus on pulling myself out of the coffin.

[@simringregorysg]

Look up Dr Brooke Goldner

[@gerigowers8318]

I could listen to your voice all day long. I love chickpeas and I'm going to be trying that recipe with the sweet potatoes (or perhaps roasted butternut squash). I also find that I don't have much desire for meats anymore (especially pork). My problem is I wind up not having dinner at all and then snack on something not good for me. Loved how your loaves of bread turned out.

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Hi Connie, I enjoy your vlogs so much. I'm a mom to 8 and it was nice to hear that you are from a large family. I eat similiar to you the only meat consume is fish and eggs. I also gave up beef and pork about 25 years ago and I ate chicken during some of my pregnancies. I live with some hard-core carnivores though😂.

[@Catlady77777]

Love & peace to you, Connie.

[@barrybegley5379]

Connie: You have a GLOW about you that speaks well about the way your diet and lifestyle intertwine. I very much enjoyed your natural video. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.;

[@esmeraldahernandez5501]

Thanks, you too.

[@kd2533]

This is my favourite video so far! Thanks Connie 😊❤

[@conservativetaxpayer]

I’d love to hear how you entertain friends as a minimalist.

[@KaraScheidecker]

Have you or can you talk about your menopause journey and how your diet and lifestyle fit into that?

[@maxiemills6982]

Thank you for sharing your diet. You are very inspirational. Have a peaceful and happy evening!

[@kennethbailey9853]

All of Your Many Wise Choices that You have Shared over the Years have Truly Blessed us in each our own Corner of the World. Oh What a Difference You Make !😊

[@rrichardson53]

I started IF in 2021 too. I lost 25 lbs but it took a year (16/8). I’ve kept it off on my WFPB diet. I break my fast at 7am with coffee and oatmilk. I love your philosophy on how and why you eat the way you do. ❣️

[@PinkPink-kn5gy]

I do not eat until night . If I eat more than one meal a day I hate the feeling. Actually can go days without eating. One of the lucky ones that does not get hungry.

[@catherinecummins2847]

Me too! I eat coffee at breakfast and supper at 6.

[@undertaken101]

Very useful advice🙏 Trying to incorporate low FODMAP dishes into my meal planning because of a persistent fructose intolerance and am opting for a similar diet to yours, excluding the fish, it worked wonders immediately. Hope I can keep the discipline. P.S. You are glowing🌞🌟

[@niveenmohy6341]

I'm very interested all your videos, because It's simple style. especially this video how to eat without gaining weight while maintaining food rich in vitamins❤..❤❤❤

[@joannevecchio6538]

Beautiful my soul-sista 🙏🌞

[@lisapriester5170]

Love your videos. Can you give us a video on your skin care routine…products used etc.

[@denisereneec]

I ate a wfpb diet for 5 years and lost a ton of weight....blood work was "perfect". Since I have incorporated dairy, poultry and sugar (no red meat) back into my diet and of course gained some weight back. I intermittent fast for about 15 - 16 hours and but drink black coffee with collagen (not sure if the collagen counts as a fast breaker). I love your healthy lifestyle and know I need to do better. Hoping for some motivation. Enjoying your channel :)

[@jeanhansen3488]

What is wfpb ?

[@leeanncleveland3375]

@@jeanhansen3488 it stands for “whole food plant based” 😊

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Keep doing what you’re doing…you’re looking fine😊

[@Carla-jo3lx]

Thanks for your wisdom filled videos! They help me so much.

[@TheMennomilist]

That must have been fun and challenging to grow up in a larger family. I enjoyed learning about it. I intermittent fast as well. I feel best that way. I enjoyed learning what you do for your health and how you eat. Well done. I haven't had pork in 17 years. I am a vegetarian but realized that I have always been lean when I eat chicken and fish. I am thinking about going back to eating fish again and maybe chicken here and there. . .but it is hard. I went nearly a decade of not eating chicken or beef. I love eggs especially as a first meal. I loved your recipes you made here. Thank you again.

[@IrmaRosario-hp8ng]

Connie, I love your apron! Where did you get it? Thx!❤

[@Carole616]

Loved this video and downloaded all the recipes!

[@bozenamrozowski3754]

can we have recipe for that bread?

[@taligrossman9942]

Hey there Connie! I would like to know if you take any supplements/ vitamins or any other supplements ( mushrooms powder, protein powder)….. thanks.

[@carmenjaniratarafacortes7405]

That’s a good reason.

[@taramoore2311]

I really enjoyed this type of content. Hope you plan more!

[@tinalemna7998]

I loved this video so much I watched it twice. Great tips. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@marissaclaridge7627]

Thank you Connie for the lovely video❤❤❤

[@rosaliemekki9009]

Pls could you tell us the time of your first &last meal with 16/8 fast???

[@Starla_snow711]

This is a great video. I also don't eat meat or much of fast food or dairy. Iv have noticed the difference too ! Thanks for sharing ur experience ❤

[@ShazWag]

Thanks for sharing. Do you take supplements to replace the vitamins and minerals you normally find in meat, such as B12?

[@sallydeslandes7990]

Thank you: this was a lovely episode; both practical and motivating.

[@jponiros]

Our diets are so similar! Thanks for the video.

[@theacrepatch]

Could you share the link to the morrocan sweet potato dish please @connie? Thanks

[@sumathiravindran8551]

I love your videos I am going to start IMF. Actually my grandparents life style is IMF it was their way of life in Indian village

[@francinehogsett3065]

You are a stunning woman…..your meals look lovely….😊❤️

[@janjentz1053]

I do the intermittent fasting too. I had to build up to the 16 hour fast as well. My husband and I are in our 70's and eat dinner really early and its the lightest meal of the day. I feel better having several hours between dinner and bedtime. We do occasionally splurge and go out to dinner with family or friends, but love the simple lighter meals. I still use your bread recipe. Its easy and my favorite. I do make sourdough in between.

[@marciahess8262]

Connie, when you lost the 25 pounds did you have trouble with hair loss?

[@seeladevigovindasamy7838]

Thank you Connie!!👍👍

[@gopimom5]

Very helpful reminder to get myself back on track. Thank you !

[@turnovertheleaf5505]

Are you A+ blood type? It seems this type leans towards this diet naturally.

[@McDermottFamily100]

I agree. I am O positive and feel best on an animal based diet. When eating plant based I get terrible cold sores, allergy symptoms, and water retention.

[@McDermottFamily100]

I agree! I am O positive and feel best on an animal based diet with some fruits and vegetables. I get terrible cold sores and allergies when eating more plant based.

[@McDermottFamily100]

Also, I am at my high school weight eating this way which I never thought was possible.

[@524FrmGrl]

I am A+ and I would agree. 😊

[@sunnin1671]

I never thought of that !

[@moniquecm1144]

❤️❤️thank you ❤️❤️love

[@rachelwalsh4378]

Hi Connie, loved this video ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SuperFilicia]

I always come back to a new video because i really want to watch your videos. But i camt listen to a person speak while the music is also playing. I dont know why. 😢

[@tkikpar4882]

I love these videos Connie! I would love to sit at your table and learn even more.❤

[@kristencobb230]

Enjoyed this ❤! Would love to see more like it.

[@حسينواثقمحمد-ن5ف]

Thanks

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Thank you so much Connie! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@lose999]

Mexico? Weren't you in Spain recently? Where in Mexico? I would love to wake up to that view! I also don't like black coffee on my 16/8 fasting either. I always enjoy your content. I hope to lose 30 lbs.

[@tammypavese9676]

One of your best videos, thank you!

[@susanlusk9584]

Thanks for such a thoughtful video! I plan to watch it again.

[@wendybowman5305]

thanks for the video. I too intermittent fast. I actually took it on without really realizing. I just don't eat after 9 pm and I don't eat breakfast until 11 am so it is typically 14 hours. I like black coffee which I never did in my earlier years. Just have a cup in the morning and it too breaks the fast. Yes health and well being are so important. I love the way you cook. Simply yet nutritiously. I love small portions as I never feel heavy or restricted after a meal.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi Connie thank you for the video

[@wackthegood8884]

You were baking bread (which looked delicious!). At which meal would you eat bread? Many thanks.

[@rchhtt5210]

I love fasting. I add heavy cream in my morning coffee because I also don’t love black coffee.

[@nohemigomez1806]

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[@JolanaKonarikova]

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@RM-vx1kc]

Honey in coffee is breaking fast for sure. But if you feel good then you know what you’re doing 😅

[@momof2momof2]

I guess the intermittent fasting doesn't work for everyone. I have tried it for a long time, hoping it would work, but nothing....absolutely nothing. I'm in my mid 60s and eat one meal a day, and maybe one snack, lots of water, and swim. . The fat I'd like to lose never goes.

[@Artsylady2030]

maybe a hormonal issue...thyroid , adrenals , estrogen etc....??? or maybe you are already thin enough....

[@virgierutledge3004]

You must be getting rest. You look younger.

[@lesliemcfarlane783]

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[@linseymain254]

I'm amazed you drink coffee! I came across your channel again. I think I watched you over a year ago and I was surprised to see you looking so pale and drained looking. Hope you get better soon!

[@Sunnydayz2023]

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