How Many Potatoes Is Too Many - Potato Diet

Another very common question relates to exactly how much we should be eating when on the Spud Fit Challenge. People are so afraid that they will over eat and that "all the carbs will make them fat".
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[@2centsworth479]

I think i now understand why health experts discourage the potato diet, it just puts them out of work

[@SpudFit]

i think most of all they just don't understand it. You could be on to something too though.

[@jessecaisbomb]

So i just started this potato diet thing and honestly, im loving it. I used to go to jack in the box, get a large bacon ultimate cheeseburger (2 patties, 4 slices of cheese, and bacon for those who dont have JIB) large fries, large soda, and two tacos and id still be hungry. But i swear to god with these plain potatoes i max out at two potatoes, aprox 300 calories. There were more calories in the large soda than my biggest meal of the day. Ive been doing this for literally 4 days and ive lost 9 lbs! 9! In four days! Im sure im going to slow down but the person that turned me onto this diet said she was losing about a pound a day. My pants already fit better and i honestly feel fantastic! It really is the craziest thing.

[@SpudFit]

This is awesome! Well done to you!! Keep in touch and let me know if I can help!

[@SpudFit]

@@lylaaxiom8750 there are a number of variables in weight, fat is only one of them.

[@winnerwinner8894]

I started mine today, I use salt and ketchup on mine, hope I can stick it out, it's hard, u get full very fast, I have a problem with night eating ,so today I ate as mush potatoes as I could before night time so I can stay full all night long,wish me luck

[@honestword9277]

U eat potatoes 2 per meal or a day?. So far i've been on this diet for two days and can eat 2 per meal. I could easily eat more but i don't like the taste of boiled or baked plain potatoes. I'm trying this diet for 5 days so far lost 1.5 lbs

[@TheOraclesPearls]

Max out on two potatoes ... interesting. I normally eat much less than you describe and two potatoes does not cut it for me.

[@zpoedog]

I had an abusive relationship with food until I found your videos you posted on potato diet. I use them to maintain my weight after taking off 40 pounds 3 years ago. Thank you Andrew for inspiring me.

[@SpudFit]

awesome!

[@stormtrooper2425]

How long did it take you?

[@zpoedog]

It took me about two months of less.

[@nickclaxton4734]

@@zpoedog two months to lose 40 pounds?

[@johoare6991]

Watched your videos and ive followed plant base for 2 years . At the age of 42 in a size 10 again i eat potatoes wifh the skins on and cook them in my slow cooker .Cool them then either heat thrm or eat them cold . I do this 5 days a week thr other 2 days i add beans and veg . Keeping it simple ahd feeling great 😊

[@patmesenchuk7683]

I have always had the food addiction going on. I’ve been doing mostly potatoes for a few weeks. I love it. I love mashed potatoes the most. The pain in my hands is gone and I can wear my ring again. I’m so close to my ideal body weight and love that I don’t have to weigh and measure my food and that I just don’t think about food 24/7 as I did before. Love this way of eating!!

[@SpudFit]

great progress! So happy for you!

[@asmrsleepcenter5567]

Hello Again, I just wanted to touch base and share that I'm still eating just potatoes every 3 days, And a combination of Kale, Broccoli, Carrots,Brussel Sprouts for the other 4 days of the week. Adding the combination of whole foods has "stopped" the weight loss completely. So you were Right! adding other foods will stop weight loss. But, the unexpected silver lining, During this time of consistent weight. My looser skin, is now tightening to my new size. By maintaining my one month weightloss of 40Lbs. My loose skin has retracted back into my body and given me youthfulness, I'm making films weekly on my channel, I work in the Entertainment Industry on camera as a badguy or monster. I will be filming a video next week, sharing your channel and how much it has helped me evolve, to the new characters, that I now get to play on film. Thank You! ~Prince

[@SpudFit]

awesome! Well done! So happy for you :-)

[@dmbmeister0]

This may be 3 years late..:) , but during the 4 days that you add Kale, etc...are you still eating potatoes too?

[@smoothiedrinker1297]

I love the diagrams and find your explanations so easy to understand I guess thats the teacher in you! Please keep making more videos I find your story so inspiring. Much love from the UK !

[@SpudFit]

Thankyou! I'm a terrible artist but as long as it helps get the point across then I'll keep doing it :-)

[@johnwayne3101]

@@SpudFit can you microwave to make baked potatoes? And when you eat them do they have to be cold? Because in the video you said that you challenged him to eat baked or boiled potatoes cold. Thx!!

[@SpudFit]

you can cook them however you like. You can eat them what ever temperature you like. I just said cold to him because that makes them even more boring, thus more of a challenge to eat more.

[@johnwayne3101]

@@SpudFit ok. Thank you for the response. And thx for your time and the great videos!!

[@dmbmeister0]

I didn't follow you on your journey when you did your only potatoes for a year. But now, I'm going back and watching some of your older videos and they are very helpful. I like the poster who said he eats only potatoes for 3 days a week, then for the other 4 he adds certain vegetables. I've been going back and forth between Dr. McDougall's 3 programs: SS, MWL, and MM. I find I do better on MM because it's more similar to what you did than the other 2 programs. Anyway, wanted to say thank you for your efforts to make a difference in the lives of others.

[@SpudFit]

so happy to be able to help in a small way! :-)

[@smallfootprint2961]

I keep telling my daughter that her yellow, red, and purple potatoes she makes me are so good, and much better than when I make them. She says it's because someone else is making them for me, that she just boils them. Hard to believe that my mind can make that much difference, but I guess so. Now I try to make my meals special, and they actually tastes better. Those little purple potatoes are reeeeally good. I have some weight to go, so I'm giving this a try. Thanks for all your straight forward encouragement.

[@SpudFit]

All the best! It's all in your mind :-)

[@nomebear]

When surrounded by foodies the path is full of challenges, but I am staying on course with the Spud FIt challenge. I bought new clothes yesterday and my belts are now at the last hole, the purchase of smaller belts will be the next purchase. Going from a waistline of 104 cm to 91.44 cm in 6 weeks isn't bad for this bloke.

[@SpudFit]

well done!

[@TheSnerggly]

I like what he says here, "change your relationship with food" before "trying to lose weight" - so true. Working on that myself. I have a weakness for processed foods even though I've been McDougal for going on 7 years. Still battling weight issues due to age and menopause. Trying to eat more whole foods and whole plants. I feel so much better.

[@SpudFit]

keep going!

[@therandeydenyah]

Loved the drawings. I really liked this video. I cook them in my instant pot. Eat them when I go to work with Pico from Well Your World .

[@SpudFit]

great idea!

[@macrumpton]

I just ate about 7 potatoes a. day for 3 days and lost 4lbs, and I was definitely not craving more food. It is easy to feel full on potatoes. I ate them with salt, pepper and garlic powder (no oil or butter). I also made a very chunky potato onion celery soup (also no oil or butter)which was very filling and tasty, and that also seemed to have a similar effect. I think if I ate like that for one or two days a week I would definitely feel satisfied. I also seemed to have more energy.

[@SpudFit]

Great job!

[@asmrsleepcenter5567]

I watched everything that i could find on the Internet about this "Potato diet", Then i saw the "Warrior Diet" and liked it's idea of waiting 16 hours. But instead of consuming one meal with any calorie food, what if i made it extreme and ate just potatoes after that 16 hour wait. It's been exactly 7 days, i did workout everyday for at least 2 hours continuously. On the 3rd day, i felt drained of energy, laid on bed longer than usual, was slow and lathargic all day. The 4th day, more energy returned, my body finally stopped protesting and used my bodyfat for energy. The 5th day was a cakewalk, full of some magic energy from years of stored fat reserves, today is the 7th day, i feel amazing, im down 15lbs...i made a healthy eating video 7 days ago, featuring my size of 235lbs. Today, one week into the "extreme warrior diet" i weigh 220lbs, todays video shows glimpses of that loss ...thank you for the inspiration in all your videos, they are all motivating me daily. ~Prince :)

[@cigileyAtTR]

I do the same as well along with oats, barley and rice. I love potatoes and I can eat up to 8.7 pounds a day if I really try. Its impossible for me to go above nine pounds without getting sick from stuffing myself.

[@SpudFit]

amazing!

[@Will4fun]

@@cigileyAtTR Dr. McDougall says that it was not uncommon in Ireland (after the potato was introduced to the country in the 1500's) for men to eat up to 10 lbs of potatoes each day.

[@cigileyAtTR]

@@Will4fun hehe. Yes I have heard that too. But they were not eating it all in one meal like I do. I am also a fan of the people in the high andes. They seem to have great health.

[@gelbsucht947]

Can’t remember the name of the study but there is one which showed that plain boiled potatoes are one of the most satiating foods you can eat. I have mine with a sauce of 1:1 Balsamic vinegar:soy sauce mixed up with a bit of French mustard. Bliss. I get my dopamine hit shovelling them into my mouth. 🤪

[@bethdeason5002]

That was a fantastic explanation of why potatoes work for weight loss! Thank you so much! I’m starting my second 10 day potato diet/Mary’s Mini. 6# down!!Excited!

[@SpudFit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@araceliorozco8919]

You inspired me. Thank You!! I lost 9lbs in a week. I just eat potatoes, but NO Salt, NO Oil, NO Sugar, and the boil potatoes help you loose weight faster. Now I'm on my second week and Im adding a little bit of ketchup and spicy sauce (sometimes). I only drink water and milk. If you used condiments, is harder to loose the weight. Drinking plain hot water will help when using condiments. It gets easier on the second week. The more time it passes, the easier it gets. I may go for a full month. GOOD LUCK!

[@SpudFit]

Awesome! Well done and keep in touch!

[@zazzyz4558]

What, the weight got loose?! Where did it go?

[@IDVDalot]

How many potatoes do I need to eat to get a great accent like yours?

[@SpudFit]

haha!

[@sundesertmoon]

I'm really inspired by your videos. I have been so addicted to food and it is, has been, impacting the quality of my life for many years now. But as time passes, the consequences get worse. I'm going to start the potato diet tomorrow so I can start off the upcoming new year healthier, stronger, and more confident. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@SpudFit]

All the best! Keep in touch :-)

[@sundesertmoon]

@@SpudFit Thank you so much! I know you mentioned taking b12 -- I'm just wondering if it's ok to take other supplements as well or is it better to hold off and just let the potato magic do it's own thing.

[@SpudFit]

@@sundesertmoon check out www.spudfit.com/faq :-)

[@birdie58]

The cute drawings make me smile but you make so much sense. A few years ago I had a gastric sleeve , lost 100 lbs and gained it back. Still have a stomach the size of a banana, so I have to eat several times a day. I love potatoes, I love a baked potato with mustard, if you never tried it ..do

[@SpudFit]

Spuds and mustard are great! Glad you like the video, thanks for the support. If you'd like some help then please email me, I've coached 3 other people in the same situation as you regarding gastric surgery. - [e-mail]

[@cameronnicholson1980]

I lost 30 pound I only eat mince beef, potato and dash of gravy, I cool my.potatoes to get more resistant starch. The great thing about this diet is the fact you can eat so much and seriously struggling to hit daily calorie intake.

[@sleepymylf2342]

First comment! Ayeeee 🤘🏽💕 Currently eating my vegan meal, spicy kimchi brussel sprouts mixed with corn, onions, & zucchini 😍 plus some steamed white rice on the side 😊🦄

[@SpudFit]

bon appetite :-)

[@mariemorrison6278]

Steamed potatoes and Dijon mustard is my go to when I am hungry 🥔

[@Sobermama927]

Me too!!

[@JAM-zb2vh]

I am the same way my wife and daughter say it looks disgusting but I love mustard on my potatoes 🥔

[@christopherrobindysart]

I followed your weight loss journey when you first started it. Impressive that you've stayed the course still. Great job.

[@SpudFit]

thanks for your support!

[@sjr7822]

Great graphic images, Talking about potato water content, I freeze a mixture of potatoes and vegetables made into patties. I was amazed of the water, at the bottom of the pan, when they thawed

[@SpudFit]

sounds great!

[@pebbles1340]

SJR... how do u make your patties?

[@patriciapeever9560]

Thank you, I love your drawings..so interesting..

[@far77fae]

GREAT explanation why this works. thanks I'm going to try this diet.

[@SpudFit]

let me know if I can help

[@mlwelter]

Fantastic video, happy new year from south Florida!

[@mariemorrison6278]

I love spuds! A life saver 🙂🥔🍠

[@andrewcavanagh3946]

Great video Some of the things people think are pretty funny. Do you worry about eating too much meat (you should). It is exceptionally difficult to overeat on a medium glycemic plant based whole food like potatoes. The same is true of beans and most whole food plant based foods. if you also include non-starchy vegetables then it's almost impossible to overeat. Now if you started cooking them in oil and covering them in salt that's a different story.

[@SpudFit]

Very true!

[@619.DRIVER]

I never get tired of plain potatoes!

[@SenorJuan2023]

You like bland food?

[@suzyq6767]

Shared this on FB today. Have a lovely day, Andrew.

[@SpudFit]

thankyou :-)

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

Those diagrams remind me of Leonardo Da Vinci's famous anatomical drawings 😂. Great video, mate!

[@SpudFit]

haha yeah that's totally the right comparison. Me and DaVinci! ;-)

[@angelenicole1243]

I’m doing beans and potatoes for a month. I like beans and like potatoes. Seams very easy to just eat that and not feel hungry or worry about what to eat. Just beans potatoes and salt. And I’m satisfied, kinda in shock about it really

[@SpudFit]

great plan, keep it up!

[@CT2507]

Subbed and started the potato diet today! :))

[@Leeohlin89]

Fantastic video! 🙏🏼❤️

[@SpudFit]

Thank you!!

[@cgbodytube]

Day 1 for me and apparently I'm trying to prove you wrong. It's only 3 in the afternoon and I've done 2kg of potatoes 🤣 but I'm sure it'll sort itself out. Again, I really like your terminology. Foodgasms. Dopamine. You're really talking about food addiction without fluffing it or belittling how powerful and addictive it can be. 🙂👊🏽

[@SpudFit]

Awesome, keep it up! I'm just in the process of uploading a lecture on Volume Eating in my membership website, you might find that interesting and helpful...

[@alisonjane5364]

How's it going?

[@davidgladstone3045]

Awesome idea doing this video outdoors, mate.

[@BulldogDynasty]

Potatoes is now my main fuel source I’ve lost 28.8kg/63lbs. I eat more than ever, only exercise when I want too (not have too) and I spend less money. 3 wins for me. I now follow Dr John McDougall because of this page.

[@SpudFit]

so great to read that! Well done!

[@BulldogDynasty]

@@SpudFit I'm now 45kg/99lbs. This week I'm doing my own challenge. I'm in a group of people from a beer drinking football culture trying to diet to lose weight. I don't drink but follow the NRL so I'm in there. I get shouted down when I said diets don't work and eat potatoes even quoting your FAQ page hahahahaha. One person who has always shouted down at me put up a confused post of dieting sucks, his weight went down 5kg to go up 7kg. So I reached out offering a challenge similar to yours with a slight difference. He won't take it up but I am for the fun of it. The challenge is for the next 6 days I'm going to eat potatoes plus add one vegetable and one fruit. I've chosen corn and apples. So I'm going to do this challenge of only having 3 foods with potatoes being the dominant one for the fun of it and to prove a point to someone who's struggling with addiction how to handle all this. I'm going to see how good it works and also see my financial expenditure. I only have water plus one beverage anyways so I'm doing well there and I told this person only one type of beverage and no more of two of that per day either tea, coffee, hot chocolate, beer or wine - but can't be soft drink, sports drinks, processed juices or glasses of milk. I follow you on Instagram (257matt). Love your work.

[@SpudFit]

@@BulldogDynasty sounds like a great plan, I'm sure over time you will have influence on the people around you, even if they don't tell you, they are taking notice!

[@marvingiehl]

​@@BulldogDynastyUpdate?

[@mychannel-lp9iq]

3rd day on potatoes and it's awesome so far

[@SpudFit]

great! Come join our group! facebook.com/groups/thespudfitchallenge

[@SenorJuan2023]

Foodgasm................love that word.

[@wendylangusch7392]

I wondered if anybody on the potato diet had trouble sleeping. I’ve been on the potato diet for five days. And on two evenings I had an incredibly hard time getting to sleep. While my brain was tired.. my body seemed to want to keep going.

[@SpudFit]

In the first couple of weeks, anything goes! After that things tend to settle down.

[@plantbasedwell-being3309]

I came for the diagram...🤩 Good video thanks. 👍🏽

[@Janet_Price]

Happy New Year!

[@SpudFit]

You too!

[@RolandDeschain1]

How many is not enough? That's what I want to know. Most days I can only manage about 6-7 medium sized potatoes

[@knowledgeiskey1319]

is it okay to do dried potatoes? orrr does that it gets rid of everything healthy? can you only have that "au naturale patate" Just FYI: I did do this diet for about 4 weeks (i think). The reason was because I had surgery in my throat and was on recovery for 4 weeks. This was the diet the doctor gave me. Unintentional weight loss but I felt so much better and I lost 15 pounds. Planning on doing it again w/ doctors help. yup

[@SpudFit]

fresh is best! Dried for emergencies only

[@lucybellescott7531]

I've lost my ability to know when I'm full, so I eat & eat. An hour later my stomach hurts & I realize I way overate. Kind of afraid to do this with potatoes. I could easily eat 3 lb potatoes I think.

[@SpudFit]

3 pounds in a meal is fine if you are choosing the right foods. You don't need to know when you're full, just eat as much as you feel like as often as you feel like it. I think you'll enjoy this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnyumYKgjs90hsk

[@Taai02]

Great visual, Tks!

[@elainefleureton5536]

Thank you.

[@SpudFit]

You're welcome!

[@mikedunningham9614]

Thanks Spuddy. Mike

[@jhanab.goode.580]

pulled you up while I marvel at the mealy consistency of my four little red potatoes for breakfast first meal day one. but that wind noise.

[@SpudFit]

enjoy!

[@tlilaboty]

Can I eat the potato along with the water I boiled it in? I usually pill the potato before boiling.

[@SpudFit]

yes! www.spudfit.com/faq

[@bullseyetag01]

Could you please clear up the Cold vs hot potato saga. Do you eat them both ways or do you have a prefference or is eating them cold the best way? Thanks.

[@SpudFit]

I'll do a video some time. The short story is that it doesn't matter

[@sugarbabylove1000]

Nice vid. But oh boy that wind .... Maybe I shouldn't have listened with earplugs lol

[@marcusryder8116]

Good q by him but not an issue. I put down 2 kegs of potatoes a days and I don’t put on weight

[@scotgirl4703]

Where have you gone?! Come back soon!

[@SpudFit]

just released a new video with Ocean Robbins, check it out!

[@stankormy5717]

Potatoes are low in calories for its weight!

[@chiccabee8840]

Hiya @Spud Fit. Firstly thank you so so much for this life changer!! I'm officially on Day One of my life rest with spuds. Can I just ask, does it matter *which* 🥔 🥔 I actually eat........ are any spuds *NOT* ok??? 🤔 🤔

[@SpudFit]

All spuds are perfect!

[@ThiccVegan]

Did the potato cleanse for a week, was amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@joanneadams8138]

Do you put anything on them? Or is it just plain potatoes 100%?

[@daynahaynes7860]

What about the Japanese sweet potatoes? They are so delicious I could easily eat way more of them than just plain potatoes...Thoughts??? 😊

[@SpudFit]

give it a try. Maybe a day or two at most of eating a lot and then you'll settle down.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Great video.

[@SpudFit]

thanks!

[@honeyspoonbeewrangler4550]

Nightshade inflammation is hurting me seriously. This isnt for all peoples. I've tried it twice, in one month both times I start puffing up with inflammation. I love potatoes but they are not loving me back.

[@SpudFit]

Sweet potatoes should work fine for you. I have helped many people with nightshade allergies. Most people can do only sweet potatoes for a couple of weeks and then slowly reintroduce nightshades with no troubles.

[@felixxdenolo6793]

I started cooking and the potatoes were so plain I got full after half of one

[@SpudFit]

great!

[@jeffcauthen6434]

What is the preparation? Skin on? Baked? Boiled? Raw?

[@alisonjane5364]

However you like. Just don't add any fat.

[@alisonjane5364]

Raw is probably not a good choice

[@roxylipz2672]

With carbs you subtract the fiber. For net carbs

[@tanmusicch]

I think if you are about 23-30 stone you may need 2.5-3.5Kg of potato a day and gradually reduce them. There gets a point where you can eat too many but at first if you are truely a food addict, it doesn't matter. Binge of the potato and then if it is not addictive you'll come off real addictive food (meat, sugar, dairy) and feel less hungry. Once the craving have decreased reduce the carbs. Check on internet how many calories you need for your weight and activity level.

[@SpudFit]

Overthinking. You don't need to worry about how many calories you need to eat, you don't need to figure out what's right for you. Just eat as much as you feel like, as often as you feel like it and your body will figure everything out for you.

[@rushdev_sarangthem8965]

Atleast how many potatoes should i eat in a day ? 5 to 6 potatoes or much as i can ?

[@SpudFit]

www.spudfit.com/faq - just eat as much as you feel like, as often as you feel like it.

[@tonycat721]

NOT TO SCALE ................. i burst out laughing and almost fell off my chair ....

[@SpudFit]

haha!

[@real8342]

I use light ranch that doesn’t have cholesterol in it,to put on my potato...is that bad?

[@SpudFit]

I don't know what that is.

[@sha8808]

I find I'm constantly hungry on this diet. I am hungry every couple hours

[@SpudFit]

Eat more then! 👍

[@LaTeRaLuSeYeS]

Will this diet work for people with diabetes? Is it safe?

[@SpudFit]

yes this is fantastic for people with diabetes! Check out this article/video I made on the topic - spudfit.com/why-potatoes-are-great-for-diabetes/

[@SenorJuan2023]

If you're eating a plain potato with NO flavor, I think one would be enough.

[@SpudFit]

sometimes

[@Crazydoglady.]

Glad to see you havent gone carnivore like everyone else on youtube. 😵

[@SpudFit]

haha it's madness!

[@IllusionSector]

@@SpudFit 5:46 _If you eat 400 calories of potatoes you're gonna fill up your stomach._ Nope! Just measly 3 average size potatoes would exceed 400 calories by about 50.

[@SpudFit]

Arthur Hakhverdian an average potato has around 100 calories. Besides that, what are you trying to say? The point I’m making about calorie density stands regardless.

[@episodestories4024]

So true.

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

TATTOEDWOMAN I A M K A R N I V O R E

[@didilom564]

I had 7 potatoes today and that's because , l was home and when l'm home l eat more, but l am so full and l had my dinner at 7 and not planning on eating anymore bc l am so full. 🤣 My calorie counter says 750 cal and 180 g of carbs. When l work , l usually fast bc l don't like to eat when l work , then have dinner about 4 potatoes and fast again until the next day 5 .This is 3 days a week fasting.

[@SpudFit]

No need to plan to eat or not, just eat as much as you feel like, whenever you feel like it. Are you in our free membership website? Sign up here www.spudfitmembers.com/register

[@sarahichi3998]

Day two and I can hardly finish 4 potatoes

[@SpudFit]

Eat as much as you feel like, as often as you feel like it.

[@renupunjabi9482]

@@SpudFit wowwww 🙌🙌

[@sungazer888]

I started Jan 1, today is Jan 9. Yesterday I wasn’t hungry at all. Didn’t eat any potatoes. Is it normal for that to happen? Is my body eating my fat? I know I’m losing weight. Need to check it. Been tired. Just feeling like fasting.

[@SpudFit]

Hard to make any recommendations without more details. It is normal for appetite to fluctuate though, especially in the beginning while your body is still adjusting.

[@asmrsleepcenter5567]

I noticed that on my 6 and 7 day, wasnt as hungry, went down to one potato a day, but i had tons of energy. Tomorrow is day 8 for me, my diet is just a baked potato, fresh from the fridge, because you need to let the starch crystalline in fridge, after you cook it, to make the starch into a resistance starch. That's clearly the key to it working as expected.

[@sungazer888]

AsmrSleepCenter I didn’t think about that thanks. Did you reheat some? I have some potato flour that I used to mix in water for that purpose before I found the potato diet

[@asmrsleepcenter5567]

@@sungazer888 Yes, i reheated the potatoes after i let the starch crystalline. From some research on this, if you reheat the potatoes and then cool them, they build more resistant starch. The more times you heat and cool a potato, the greater the resistant starch becomes. The key to what's working for me, was to really monitor what's in my condiments, that I'm consuming with my potatoes. I tossed out all the ketchups & mustards and purchased organic versions made with natural sugars or no sugar. Because its pointless to eat a healthy potato and slather it with sugar filled condiments. Make sure to toss out anything with high fructose corn syrup in it. Most importantly, there is no failure in doing this, you will lose water weight before the fat is consumed as energy. As long as you dont cover your potato in cheese and fat and eat it, your body is going to miss the fat intake and go use those fat reserves its been saving all these years. Don't give up! If anyone wants to know more, I could use more subscribers :)

[@joshwideman7487]

Great explanation Spudfit. I started today, ate mine with some jalapeno mango salsa on the potatoes. Only 10 calories per 2 tbsp. I ended up eating about 5-6 lbs(?) of potatoes and the entire jar of salsa ; 13 servings for 130 calories. I feel like I over ate. I ate ALOT of potatoes. Are low cal condiments ok in your book?

[@SpudFit]

check out www.spudfit.com/faq a good rule of thumb is about one teaspoon of your salsa for a large spud.

[@deeguillory4718]

I wonder if you can use I cant believe it's butter?

[@SpudFit]

best to avoid processed food and fats all together. Check out www.spudfit.com/faq

[@barbarabonk9022]

What do you suggest I put on the potato since I can’t have butter? I’ve been just putting seasonings.

[@SpudFit]

sounds like you've already figured it out!

[@Kingtrollface259]

Honey is an unexpected delight I tried once ,bake the potatos for best results

[@krishanlal5680]

What's difference in mood when you were eating just potatoes compared to when you are eating varied vegan diet

[@SpudFit]

I was clinically depressed and anxious before I did my year of potatoes and this made a huge difference

[@krishanlal5680]

@@SpudFit do you feel better on potatoes only or on normal whole vegan diet

[@SpudFit]

Godonichia Augustus the same

[@krishanlal5680]

@@SpudFit did you had healing crisis during potatoes diet like diarrhoea or fever or cold

[@SpudFit]

@@krishanlal5680 it takes some time for the body to adjust to a new way of eating. during this adjustment phase all sorts of things can happen.

[@Mirgeee]

I have started to eat only potatoes, sweet potatoes and spices in order to cure my binge eating and stop obsesssing about food about two months ago. I stopped obsessing, but still binge eat, eating >3000 calories of potatoes, sweet potatoes and spices daily, which is far too much for me. Unsurprisingly, I have gained ~6 kg as a result :( I wish Andrew was right on this one :(

[@SpudFit]

drop the spices and see what happens. How long did you try it for?

[@Mirgeee]

@@SpudFit Man, I am still doing it, 3 months in and going, I just love potatoes too much :) It got a lot better better with time, and I did not have much weight to lose anyway (and it was not even the point to begin with - on the contrary, stopping to obsess about weight has been one of my goals). You are spot on, spices are the culprit - I am way overdoing them. But at the same time, they make the diet very sustainable for me. I think I would be able to do this forever, and still enjoy it. I always wanted to tell you how much thankful I am for you. I have listened to every word you ever said online, read everything you wrote. There are some heroes in this community, people who saved perhaps thousands of lives with their message. You came in with simple simple, yet practical ideas and relatable personality, and more than deserve to join the hall of fame. Thank you once again. I hope to meet you in person and shake your hand one day.

[@Mirgeee]

@@SpudFit BTW, do you still have space for more clients? I may be interested in your couching...

[@HistoryRepeats101]

Nice sky, what no chemtrails! I want to live there with no chemtrails!

[@nickkarean]

Does the same rule apply for a diabetic? Meaning, can a diabetic also eat the potatoes to his/her heart's content on a daily basis like twice a day or so?

[@SpudFit]

yes, definitely! As long as you leave out processed and fatty foods like oils and animal products

[@nickkarean]

@@SpudFit | Understood. Will do.

[@rachelcoleman4693]

Did you try eating only potatoes as a diabetic?

[@nickkarean]

@@rachelcoleman4693| Yes. There were no health issues. Lost a lot of weight too. But I can't eat just potatoes forever. 😄

[@MomoTheFalseProphet]

​@@nickkareanhow many calories of tator did you eat a day?

[@itisastormyweather]

how much potatoes do you have to eat, Is it a half pound potatoes in the morning, half pound for lunch and a half pound for dinner ?????? And are you allowed to eat vegetables ??? Thank you .

[@SpudFit]

as much as you feel like, whenever you feel like it. It's that simple. Check out www.spudfit.com/faq

[@JAM-zb2vh]

On September 1st I am starting this plan with a goal of 50 pounds I will do it for 31 days if it is going great I will go to 62 days I am excited to start this it will be hard with my wife getting fast food every other day and my oldest daughter getting food delivered all the time I have a strong mind to not give in I went out with the family to a all you can eat place I had water with lemon it did not bother me.

[@SpudFit]

That's great news! I'd encourage you to not rely on a strong mindset (though that is very important) and instead learn how to think differently so that mental strength is not required. Join us in our membership area (you can start for free) www.spudfit.com

[@marvingiehl]

How did it Go?

[@deadwrong_6_6_6]

So it seems like the more I eat, the more I put on. Even on a no fat 100% whole food plant based diet with exercise everyday. I have added in more potatoes over the past few weeks and have been taking in more beans in addition to fruits and non startchy vegetables. Since then, I've put on weight and have accumulated some belly fat.

[@SpudFit]

have you kept a detailed food diary? Would be interested to see it.

[@deadwrong_6_6_6]

@@SpudFitNo, because I eat the same foods/meals everyday. I can share that with you via email if you're interested.

[@cigileyAtTR]

Just eat potatoes and non starchy vegetables. Food variety(beans) causes people to eat more.

[@IamDCFitness]

Can you do alternate day fasting while also doing the potato diet

[@SpudFit]

you can do what ever you like. I don't encourage that though. Too much hunger, pressure, stress. Why suffer through that when you don't have to?

[@bernadettemurray8321]

Hi 👋 I'm was looking at diets and came across your video wow you are amazing person.please may I have some more information about the diet.like wot do you proper the potatoes how many to eat in a day and how do you make mash potatoes with out milk and butter I know I'm asking a lot but I really think this is the one for me as I like potatoes Kind regards Bernadette x

[@SpudFit]

Check out www.spudfit.com/faq and let me know if I missed anything. You can also sign up to our free course at www.spudfit.com where you'll get all the info you need.

[@churchhymnsandpsalms]

Do you have an instant pot recipe for mashed potatoes?

[@SpudFit]

cook potatoes in an instant pot with a little water. Add a bit of plant based milk and mash :-)

[@churchhymnsandpsalms]

Thanks!!

[@NLR759]

use only an inch of water, and put the potatoes on top of the little metal rack that comes with the instant pot. This way the potatoes steam, rather than boil in water. The first time I tried potatoes in the instant pot, I filled it up with water, and the potatoes were too mushy.

[@dafricaladi5569]

Can I use any type of potatoes for this diet?

[@SpudFit]

yes, check out www.spudfit.com/faq to get started

[@trinapullard9140]

What is the best potato to eat when you are diabetic, because my diabetes go up when I tried the diet?

[@SpudFit]

any potato is fine, please check this out - spudfit.com/why-potatoes-are-great-for-diabetes/

[@dekayalebarney8499]

I started my spud fit challenge today and im hoping to do it as a life style change

[@SpudFit]

Awesome! Keep me posted and let me know if I can help

[@jojo15166]

Can I eat sweet potato

[@SpudFit]

have a read of this and let me know if I missed anything www.spudfit.com/faq

[@HULKSMASH1145]

So when I do this diet ive only eaten 1 potato a day and lots of water. Sometimes ill eat another potato for dinner. Is this bad? Also can u put salt and pepper on them everytime?

[@SpudFit]

that's not even close to enough food. You're in starvation mode if that's all you're eating. Salt and pepper is fine

[@HULKSMASH1145]

Spud Fit so I also have another question. So I start school soon, do you have a recommendation on how I could do this diet while going to school? I dont really wanna bring potatos to school. So should I just eat one in the morning, maybe a nutri grain bar for lunch, then potato for dinner?

[@SpudFit]

everyone is weird, weird is normal. The only people who are truly weird are those who think they aren't. Embrace your weird, eat potatoes at school.

[@IDVDalot]

@@SpudFit "embrace the weird!" Awesome

[@peterpapadopoulos394]

Can you eat sweet potatoes (or any potato) on the potato diet?

[@SpudFit]

check out www.spudfit.com/faq to get answers to this and many more questions. You can also sign up for a free email course at our website if you like. Let me know if you have any questions that aren't answered on the FAQ page :-)

[@lyndalane]

what about all the carbs in spuds raising blood sugar. i am told to get to 0 carbs to lose weight. can someone please tell me if this is true. many thanks from spain. xxxx

[@SpudFit]

please check this out, a blog post with a video explanation too - spudfit.com/why-potatoes-are-great-for-diabetes/

[@Hakuru15]

I’m gonna start my potato today

[@SpudFit]

yay!

[@swites]

Yeah its crazy how hard it is to eat a lot of potato calories if just baked without oil etc. Honestly after 2 medium sized baked potato's I really start to struggle. 3 and I'm stuffed full. But then I'm a skinny guy so probably don't have a naturally big appetite.

[@SpudFit]

if you're full then you've had enough :-)

[@mamabear7275]

I’m 5’4 286 lb 29 yr old female, I have a lot of weight to lose, is this ok for extreme obese people to do?

[@SpudFit]

yes this is great for anyone at any level of overweightness. Check out www.spudfit.com to get started for free

[@tomb8430]

Hey Spud, a question... just say you eat just potatoes, and you want to load up with a bit pf protein. What could you suggest?

[@SpudFit]

there really is no need for this. Potatoes have all the protein you need. If you must then go with beans.

[@tomb8430]

@@SpudFit I've always liked the Edgell canned, 4 bean mix. Easy to take and eat on the go. Are they the type of beans you mean?

[@SpudFit]

any type of beans are good

[@tomb8430]

@@SpudFit Starting my spud journey Monday. Going to try and take a scientific approach and see what happens.