If You’re Not Losing Weight, This Is Why

[@buyingandsellingland]

Chelsea is an original and thinks out of the box when it comes to weight loss!

[@julia______]

Hi! Checking in again after a few more months to share that I'm now down 20 pounds since April while following Chelsea's advice. Thanks for all you do!

[@Pelemorra]

Wow great job!!

[@jenniferdouglas-craig1095]

Omg!! Amazing!! 🎉

[@JuliaPolten]

I have the same name - wish it was me who wrote that, too 😂

[@toniawilkes4423]

It’s not boring to me. Lots of variety of vegetables, potatoes, beans, fruits, grains, herbs, and spices. Etc… love your talks they are very engaging and encouraging.

[@kgrim024]

You’re right, not a lot of people talk about having to make these trade offs. Knowing in advance that you are making these choices help you to be okay with it. Subscribed!

[@amandagates5721]

My husband struggles with repetitive meals and food being boring. I always tell him, not every meal has to be a taste adventure!

[@stephanie6275]

My husband is the same! I'm quite happy with more boring and healthy meals but he always needs something special 😅

[@KKelly-se8wl]

I say. Think of food as fuel, not entertainment!🤷🏼‍♀️

[@liki9322]

I‘m the same. I hate it to eat the same meals and it has to taste amazing. Otherwise I binge some „bad“ foods. And my solution is: I eat a lot of bowls. I buy a lot of different frozen veggies and fruits. After work I only have to make a really good-Tasting-healthy sauce and different carbonates and different proteins. Because of the „amazing“ sauce and the different Carbonates/proteins and different vedgies/fruits it’s not boring but I do not have to spent a lot of time while cooking. I only spent 30 minutes per day in the kitchen with the cleanup.

[@lindaglover3321]

My food is not boring at all. I tend to eat the same every day because it agrees with my system. I stay consistent following almost your entire system

[@cindy3861]

Love this video. I realised a while ago that life was uncomfortable - it can either be uncomfortable because of all the negative health consequences from an unhealthy lifestyle or uncomfortable from the hard work of doing the right thing - I chose the latter :)

[@rachelcrossen8136]

Well said

[@mariaromano2755]

Potatoes and broccoli to me are life! Not boring at all 😊

[@jenniferdouglas-craig1095]

Changing up the condiments I use is a great way to take repetitive and simple meals to the next level. Thanks for this video!

[@tallmantoo]

What condiments do you like to use?

[@firstascent8032]

I can share some of what I do. While I generally stay away from condiments due to their tendency to be high in processed sugar…spices can change things up easily! Just think of what goes well with potatoes, for example…salt & pepper, garlic, dill, rosemary. And I love to add onions to any of those spices. One thing I do tend to put on my tofu & veggies is a bit of “smoked” soy sauce. I put a few drops of liquid smoke directly into the big bottle of soy sauce, and I love the flavour! Once in awhile, I’ll use a bit of teriyaki sauce, but read the ingredients to ensure it’s right for you, and don’t go too heavy.

[@melissakhamchanh2725]

I agree the trade offs are worth it and eventually you start to crave the boring foods!!

[@Oldbroad1]

I’ve been feeling sorry for myself because I am no longer bingeing and, like you, eating lots of boring food. Thanks for getting real about the choices we each make. Your video is a timely reality check! Love you! ❤

[@jessicasprague9085]

It's the most logic I've heard on a YT vid in a long time... glad i found this channel. Fantastic explanation.

[@williambunter3311]

I always give a thumbs up for your videos, Chelsea, even before I watch them, because I KNOW they're going to be helpful! Trade-offs are unarguably a part of every aspect of life, whether in the world of Economics or, in Science, the Law of the conservation of energy, and the unceasing continuation of Momentum! Everything has a cost, and according to Newton's second Law of motion every force has an equal and opposite force. You explaln things so well, and your focus on mindset is very welcome and so important. There are a whole lot of videos on You Tube which focus only on the chemical and biological aspects of good nutrition (which is, of course, important). But yours are pretty much the only ones which emphasise and provide guidance on how to identify and maximise the power of right thinking. As you have explained elsewhere, motivation alone is powerless unless it is energised by actively building good habits. I am so thankful to have come across your content.

[@NontentFarm]

So many good points here! Would I love to be the type of person who meal plans something fun and different each day, buys all whole ingredients, and does everything from scratch? Sure, actually, I WAS that person. When I was struggling and chronically underemployed. Now I actually work, and I’m okay not buying the broccoli I have to chop up myself. Because honestly, there’s an equally good chance it’ll wilt and I’ll get delivery. Since I accepted this and simplified my meal planning I’ve actually ordered way less delivery and wasted way less food in my fridge: win win.

[@embemw]

Lovely to find a New Zealand vegan weight loss channel. Really good to know I can buy the same products you are showing. 😀 I’m learning a lot even though I thought I knew it all !! You are great because you are not saying what all others are saying. I have implemented your ideas and my fridge is stacked with boxes of vegetables.I am finding the system works very well.

[@robynirons194]

It's great to hear a Kiwi accent and such a relatable KZbinr. Chelsea is awesome!! 😍

[@hayleysunnex1208]

This is one of your BEST videos Chelsea!! 🎉❤ They're all great, but this one was amazing 👏

[@margaretjohnston7320]

I went back to making the time, to meal prep. As soon as I quit doing that, my healthy meals went out the window. I was so hungry I grabbed a bag of chips! Instead of having a meal prepped container, where I had fruit, veg, and a protein. Which would of kept me full. Love your videos. Today I am prepping for Thurs until Sunday. So I can enjoy my weekend!

[@MarmaladePeaches]

I saw this auntie on here meal prepping a months worth of food for her family of seven. Does one shopping trip and spends the whole day cooking a few varieties of meals. Honestly, I'd love to do that, make frozen foods that I can keep in the freezer and not worry about cooking when I don't feel like cooking. Anything you see frozen or canned, you can definitely make at home, and you get to control what you add into it.

[@janellemartinez538]

This video is so helpful. I am one of those people who thought boring food was something that I didn't want to eat all the time, but I realized how helpful it is to maintain consistancy. This was such a good reminder about trade offs. I love your videos. I've learned so much from them.

[@siobhanoneill1476]

I love this. I’m absolutely not willing to make the trade off of eating boring meals, I’ve proved time and again that if my food isn’t appealing I just will not eat it, even if it’s the easiest choice. I will however sacrifice gym time for it lol. I work an active job and walking is my main transportation, so working out in a gym is nice but I’m already decently active just by existing. In another video you mentioned not eating salad dressing and that seems like a life not worth living for me 😂. I’m willing to put in time to make healthy and tasty salad dressings rather than eat a bald salad.

[@catherinefreese9310]

I love this video! It is just a reality check. If you think that healthy habits and lifestyle is just all hearts and flowers then you are setting yourself up for failure. Especially because it takes quite a bit of time to see the positive results that you have made sacrifices for. For me I use a bit of a sliding scale. Sometimes I carve out a bit more time for longer food prep and other times I grab the bag of pre-washed veggies. I probably should stick to one or the other for ease and consistency but I am not there yet. It also rolls over to my other choices too. It is a work in progress. Thank you again for your great talks. It inspires me to work towards better choices that make me happy.

[@lindseykehoe3077]

Your meals are whole, healthy, nutrient dense and look delicious!! Which is the complete opposite of boring. I eat mostly plant based with an integration of eggs and fish and I find myself craving the healthy options over any processed nonsense. Super video and it really allows people to put the blame inward when they are making poor food choices for themself. Such as choosing to watch shows, scroll on their phone and not to use brain power to create and plan healthy meals. Stupendous work!! 😊

[@LouFederer]

Such a clearly articulated perspective! 💯

[@Unyielding_freedom]

I recently found your channel and this is my favorite video so far. So helpful!! I love that this got me thinking and gave me a blueprint to help jumpstart change. I forget that my unhealthy habits are choices too. I don’t want to trade my health. Ready to embrace boring! This blew my mind. Thank you!!!😊

[@amywilliams1617]

Once I changed my thoughts to "food is simply fuel for the body"...I'm just filling the tank, it was much easier...it doesn't have to be a gastronomic pleasure daily. This also makes the occasional meal out so much more special. After years of eating this way, I now much more enjoy the simplicity and food itself.

[@KKelly-se8wl]

I just said that above. 😊absolutely!

[@PLANTLIFE-lq1my]

❤❤❤Thanks so much for sharing Chelsea. You have made more sense than any plant base KZbinr. I have watched you make everything easy and simple ways to prep meals and keep it simple. I lost a lot of weight on a plant-based diet a few years ago and got rid of diabetes and high cholesterol And had so much more energy and felt great. My husband got throat cancer and we was always running to the hospital and doing this and doing that I’m not making a priority for myself eating a plant base lifestyle still but I was eating vegan junk food, and I gain some of the weight back Now I’m trying to get on the track of losing this weight again and I’m only gonna be watching your channel. I think when we get in the habit watching too many KZbinrs doing this and doing that it gets us all confused so I will be watching your KZbin videos on my weight loss journey. I’m very lucky right now not to be on any medication other than Copaxone for my MS I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003 and doing great. I’ve been vegetarian most of my life and become vegan six years ago now I am eating whole food plant and that’s the lifestyle I prefer. I feel better eating a whole food base Lifestyle diet I noticed in some of your videos I’ve been watching your husband has MS as well. I think the only thing that has really helped me is living a clean life eating healthy, consistent, taking my copaxone medication and walking every day and using the rebound little trampoline and going to the YMCA for swimming and walking in the pool, thank you so much for taking the time to teach us all the right way to eat healthy and understand this way of eating I really enjoyed this video today. You’re the first one that ever explained it the way you did and thanks a lot, hope you have a blessed day❤❤❤

[@Summer2007700]

Hugely helpful Chelsea… you’re amazing… thank you for all your hard work and for all the amazing content you make

[@polyglotmona]

That’s very helpful, thank you. So I decide (as I realize that I don’t really like sweet foods, I just think I like it, until I eat it and realize that I don’t like it, so I can just stop doing it because it’s not enjoyable, not only is it not enjoyable after it is not even enjoyable during eating). And then that will leave me with fruits, vegetables, protein, and low-carb. Small portions. I want to move at least twice a day. I want to run several times a week, at least 10 to 20 minutes each time. On Saturday, bouldering with my elder son Lukas, on Sunday swimming with my younger son Sascha. Being in bed from 21:00 to 9:00, reading in the evenings.

[@mollydelehey4213]

BRILLIANT! So helpful!

[@laurensawyer6138]

You explain it brilliantly. Please keep making videos like this! Watched a couple of your videos so far and really getting the idea of a mindset shift surrounding food

[@margaretgorski7947]

Wow, so inpactful! I realized how i am making the choices in most aspects of my life. And sometimes in my weight loss, health journey. Now i will have my eyes open and my brain accepting of the questions. Thank you, Chelsea😍

[@christinethomas8370]

Thank you for breaking this down. I would love more content like this. ❤

[@nomad9338]

Great video. Everything you discussed is spot on. I would have emphasised neuroadaptation a bit more and mentioned Dr. Doug Lisle. He points out (and you embody this) that once we adapt to eating this way, the food is no longer boring. It only seems boring to someone who hasn't neuroadapted yet and is still consuming junk and animal foods.

[@lauramatthew9726]

I definitely sent this over to my husband to watch. I’ve lost weight in the past but after having four kids I gained it all back. Now I’ve lost 30lbs and I still have about 60 to go. These “trade offs” are really hard sometimes! My husband and I are trying to eat healthy together but we both prioritize different things. We need to have a chat and decide which trade offs we want to make together, and how we can do this with four kids who are addicted to junk food.

[@RomanticizeReality]

One of my biggest struggles is the trade off of more simple foods, and it creating more work for me as a mom because the rest of the family won't want to eat it (so it results in multiple meals being made instead of just one). I am perfectly content with simple, but my kids and husband don't like the "boring" food. I STILL haven't figured a way around this yet, and it usually ends up with me giving in and not doing what is best for my goals, in order to make the majority of the family happy.

[@QueenD2224]

Same here

[@woundedheart3788]

I also have this problem..non vegan husband and a picky daughter makes for a tough time..

[@QueenD2224]

@@woundedheart3788I have a non vegan husband and very picky non vegan son. My son won’t eat anything he doesn’t like, he’s an athlete so I get worried when he doesn’t eat.

[@mnlw1363]

What problem do I get from saying: I don't care if you think my food is boring. Make your own food. No you won't die of hunger. Or I can let them walk all over me, gloat over the fact that they win again.

[@bonniemartin4232]

@@mnlw1363 I don't think it's a matter of "winning". It's very different when you have been eating right along with your family nutritionally bankrupt foods and then one day decide WE are all going to eat like mom. I don't think any one person should dictate to others how to eat no matter how nutritionally superior it may be. It creates resentment. Each individual has to determine their own path. It's differtent when you have very small children or like Chelsea, she raised them to eat this way. It's better to look at it from the perspective of how we can work together to get all our needs met. It will look different in every family. Depends on numerous factors.

[@AndyGcoach]

Excellent Chelsea. Awesome stuff!

[@Sassie.Lassie]

I was told I needed a more protein heavy breakfast, because I was currently eating too many carbs/sugars, even things that were healthy like fruit and oatmeal. I decided to simplify my life and make something I liked occasionally before, as my go-to breakfast. I make about a weeks worth of tofu scramble at once- including tofu (which I flavor) bell peppers, baby spinach and a smaller portion of potatoes- purple if I can, or sweet potato. I typically (so I thought) get bored of food so I never thought to do this before but having a meal that I always know I need to buy things for, and I know it's in the fridge for me has made my life sooo much easier and I haven't gotten bored of it yet! I do alternate sometimes with something else but I have this about 80% of the time. I also have a side of fruit for breakfast, or fruit/a smoothie for lunch.

[@mae9550]

I loved this! Excellent length, perfect for me and challenging.

[@brendaiaquinta8959]

Again Chelsea, another inspirational video. I too was against the precut veggies until I sliced the tip of my finger off using a mandolin thinly slicing veggies😂.

[@ThisClayJug]

Excellent presentation of trade-offs, and the problems we choose - thank you!

[@melb4785]

This video is such a wake up call. I need to take more ownership. Thank you for your thoughtful, inspiring content! You are an incredible role-model for your girls!

[@ladyviridian20]

Well done. I appreciate you making this content available for the public. Best wishes!

[@alandisjohnson]

Wow. This explanation just helped me have all this make sense. Thank you for making these trade offs understandable. I think so often with the whole foods/plant based diet influencers, they've never really addressed these critiques with boring meals and the opportunity costs associated with this practice. I really really appreciated your examples and your logic! Thank you!

[@xarvetx906]

I'm not vegan.. or a woman... and yet I really like your videos.

[@don_tastic6590]

I appreciate you addressing the environmental costs. Something I tell myself is that I would rather have the plastic of healthy foods/drinks than the plastic that meds come in if I don't get my eating habits healthier.

[@sandypluss5017]

One of your best videos Chels 🙌 Helpful! And good things to readdress on our journey too as tradeoffs can change at different stages of our life.

[@skyedaisy4007]

Being a whole food vegan ( and my health ) is worth so much to me that the trade offs are totally worth it. I couldn't believe it when I saw what you have for lunch because I have that for my dinner, except I have cauliflower with my broccoli :)))

[@Raddiebaddie]

Thanks for all of your help!!! 💚

[@kristybeck3494]

Thank you for such practical advice!

[@carmadefries3729]

I’m very fortunate as I prefer the flavors of “simple and boring “. I keep a freezer stocked with frozen veggies and fruits. ❤

[@pamwalmsley1865]

Great video! I eat very simple as well but I do spend the time to make sure my freezer stays full of homemade pasta sauce, soups and veggies that are plentiful in the fall.❤

[@momnvet]

Those meals are not boring, IMO. It’s not easy all the time but “taste buds change over time”. It’s true!

[@abramthegamingguy9016]

Interesting video. I eat unlimited whole foods, not calorie count with junk food. I want a variety of foods and I spend a zillion hours shopping, cooking and washing dishes (I'm a housewife.) I go to a gym and I spend hours on the transportation, workouts, extra showering and stretching. It's all worth it!

[@s7ippy]

Great way to think about the choices we make. Sometimes though we are too focused on results and not the journey. Some people choose broccoli and potatoes because that’s what they like and other people choose it because they saw it on KZbin and don’t know how to cook. It’s ok to not meal prep efficiently from day one. Learn to cook. Learn how to choose ingredients. Get better over time. It’s like working out. You will suck at it in the beginning but if you are diligent, your form and focus improves. Also things are often on a scale. You can put low effort in microwaving your veggies or you can boil a large pot of water to blanch them. I boil one large pot then blanch bean sprout, take it out, blanch cabbage, take it out, blanch spinach, etc. it took more effort but not much more. You’re (royal you) not locked into one thing. Microwave sometimes, parboil sometimes, slow cook sometimes.

[@ceworrall]

So helpful!! Love your content! Thank you so much ❤

[@businesscontrolonline]

I watched a previous video where you recommended to choose the veg that you like most. I know have a huge fresh garden salad every night with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, celery and avo with salt and lemon juice, with a portion protein of the week that I prep on a Monday. The protein will be chickpeas, beans or meat (I'm not vegan :) cooked ins stock/sauce (no oil) and lost of shredded cabbage, zucchini, leek, mushrooms, spinach, etc. I love it! Not boring and saves time and avoid temptation. Just struggling to get the exercise routine going 😅 Thank you for your videos. It is really a real life solution..

[@pennyrosehandmade5276]

I would love to hear more about your strength training / gym / movement journey please 🫶

[@MattJess0421]

Wow that was awesome. Much to ponder on

[@rachelcrossen8136]

Excellent video. Life is all about trade offs. I spend a lot of money to pay a personal trainer for the accountability. I have proven in my own life it is the only way I will consistently workout and it is a high priority to me to stay strong. I also eat simply and the same things repeatedly. I’m not particularly bored with it. Where I struggle is consistency with my diet/calorie deficit. I eat well most of the time but at least once a week have a social occasion that bumps up my calories enough that I don’t loose weight. I haven’t figured this out yet. I’m guess I’m not prepared to make that sacrifice in life

[@beverleycumming1876]

Brilliant! initially a few foods…starch veggies and dressing and a few combos and done…make your food boring and your life exciting

[@rituka]

Keeping it real, like always. Love it.

[@Carlotta639]

Hi Chealsea, I really enjoyed this video, it is food for thoughts for me. I am one of those people that never eat the same thing twice in a week, but at the same time I am struggling with being true with myself as, even though ideally I would like to eat healthy homemade foods all the times, sometimes I end up ordering out. I very much appreciate how clearly you exposed your point of view, as it gives me a different perspective on how I could manage myself about this meal-prepping healthy-eating matter. Thank you

[@RomanticizeReality]

I love the logic and breakdown of this video. It is so hard sometimes! I was doing so well last school year, and then summer hit with my kids out of school, and I feel like all my progress back-peddled. Now I feel like I am starting back at level 0 again. It sucks, but I just am telling myself that it was a learning process that I will make sure doesn't happen again next summer. The hard part is feeling that I am a year behind now in making progress towards my goals by back-sliding. It is what it is though, and I just have to start hitting it hard again to recover.

[@richardsmith5249]

One thing I've realised about things like prepared vegetables is that you can use only as much as you want, rather than being tempted to use more because - well, imagine that the amount of diced onion you need for a recipe is only ¾ of the onion you have to hand. Are you going to save the remaining quarter or just chuck the whole lot in? If you use the whole onion, maybe you'll have to add more of the other ingredients to compensate, so you end up with a larger portion. Obviously, a quarter of an onion isn't going to kill you, but the knock-on effects take you in the wrong direction, and also tend to get you into the habit of finishing stuff off.

[@elleg2851]

It must be Friday- another video! ❤great job Chels

[@HillLeeHill]

Thank you. That was fantastic! I need to hear this type of message on a somewhat regular interval to really drive it home!! 😄

[@PrettyLittlePlantBased]

Loved the idea of “trade offs” thank you!!!

[@christina.wirchleadgenexpert]

I would LOVE an example of a weekly meal plan (preferably written down) to follow/use for inspiration

[@beverleycumming1876]

You’re missing the point…

[@christina.wirchleadgenexpert]

@@beverleycumming1876 thanks, that’s super helpful. Just because I draw inspiration from seeing what others do for their meals/snacks doesn’t mean you need to judge me or make rude comments. I understand perfectly the concepts she is talking about, I just am also a visual learner and find seeing examples helpful

[@jenniferpaul5506]

I love your videos and message. I have been trapped in “too many options.”

[@melymichu6731]

Chelsea I love your meal preps and tips. Tysm for your amazing advice.

[@juliahaighwood5645]

Hei Chelsea, great video :) as usual something to think about! Love it

[@islapeasegood5164]

Broccoli or cauliflower and potatoes are my go-to. People don’t understand 😂😂 I do use gravy granules for convenience and I’m happy with that. It makes my food tastier and more accessible.

[@KKelly-se8wl]

What are gravy granules?

[@islapeasegood5164]

@@KKelly-se8wlthey are little granules that you add water to and it makes a thick gravy.

[@jillponce7]

I’ve realized that I need to make trade offs. I’m not reaching my desired weight because I’ve traded the calorie deficit for going out to eat once a week (healthy veggie/bean meal but added salt and oil) and drinking wine most nights. Where is my head? Just those 2 trade offs and I could actually find myself in a better state.

[@lalaydade3364]

WOW This video was mind blowing! As simple as it may be but the way you explained it was extremely helpful in how we should view the steps chosen to achieve our goals! thank you!!

[@HappyVegan72]

Thank you for your great videos. I realized I wasn’t eating enough each meal, causing myself to snack and then into a bad cycle. So thank you for your great advice!

[@tanyalewington2027]

Brilliant. Just brilliant conversation. I just love the way you eat - adding some cut up tomatoes onion herbs and olives makes anything taste amazing :)

[@suzyqfaves4736]

Awesome points. This was everything I needed to hear! Thank u!

[@karl-konradkoriander3716]

Thank you

[@buildwithgraceandlace]

You are amazing! ❤

[@DianeLeifer]

Wow so much to think about. Love your train of thought - keep up the mental stuff it’s always a push pull.

[@RobynHamilton-lh1dk]

This video was helpful to me, thanks 😊

[@SimplicityRocks]

Amazing content as usual. You are an inspiration. Keep it coming, beautiful. 🤩

[@SmairaFazil]

I agree with what youre saying for your own meals but feel its difficult to keep that same for 2 young kids and want to expose them to variety and different tastes. So time will be consumed making 2 separate meals. But definitely for my own snakcs and prep go with veg and potatoes.

[@jonigriffin7691]

Agree, preach sister!

[@DollarsandCollars]

Well said sis! 👏

[@juliepitchford7324]

You always explain these types of videos so well ❤

[@annienfim]

I chose to not have one (or two) glasses of wine during the week! So proud to watch a channel that mentions Thomas Sowell ❤

[@Maiseymax696]

I know this is "obvious" but it's helpful to hear it! I have been off track for a while now and need to get my priorities back in order!

[@christinaprice5764]

You are awesome, thank you for for these teaching moments!

[@aquabluebabe]

I think this is the best video you’ve done to date Chelsea, hats off to you. 👍🏼

[@Lore-Lore1]

Such a great video, giving us a lot to think about

[@cheriyost2780]

In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing boring in the meals that you eat.

[@A.dyer6380]

Great video, my problem is consistency.

[@jacrae]

Great points here! Thanks!

[@malaplava4865]

Great video Chels ❤

[@haileykeown]

Question 😅 what about seasoning? I’m a lover of salt and garlic, I love potato’s and broccoli but I’m curious of what seasoning I could use that stick to this plan but can make things a little different.

[@moniquem868]

Brilliant!

[@Raddiebaddie]

15:24 such helpful questions!!

[@natalieivystrickland7797]

Great video

[@afsanehtajvidi3586]

So true! 👏👏👏 Just as you said, our taste buds really do adjust when we give them a chance. Honestly, I no longer enjoy the fatty foods I used to love so much. 😅😅😅