How I lost 30 pounds / Low Calorie Density Q&A

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I lost 30 pounds without counting calories...this is how. In this video, I answer your questions about weight loss on a low calorie density diet.
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[@stephaddiction]

I just want to say for anyone who is hesitant to try a month, I had the same experience as Melissa. I have struggled, macro counted, crossfit junkie, everything for years and no one is more shocked than me how I lost 15 lbs since June 2020. Honestly I've always struggled with weight since being a preteen and only got very slim on extreme hunger and it never lasted. This is THE EASIEST thing I've ever done. Side note, I love using lime and sugar free ketchup once in a while. Also, don't add salt while cooking food if you like it because it doesn't help the taste as much as just adding it to your plate before eating does. And it helps control amounts 🖤

[@karenvanessan.2000]

How long did it take you to lose 15 pounds?

[@stephaddiction]

@@karenvanessan.2000 healthy weight loss for me so 9 months to 1 year

[@karenvanessan.2000]

@@stephaddiction thanks for responding

[@LauraCastillejos]

Yes, I would love for you to do another 30 day challenge! Also, the grocery "food cart" video! You explain things so well Melissa. I really appreciate you and your videos 💕

[@gelbsucht947]

The fatigue that you experience when you suffer from hypothyroidism is completely different from the kind of lethargy you might get after eating a lot of food!

[@eg9350]

Love your videos! Thanks for the useful info, Melissa! ❤

[@victoriaevans2442]

Would be interested in seeing a makeup and/or skincare video! You always look so put together and pretty :)

[@marceali5381]

Hey Melissa!! This video is everything ❤ this was incredible.. Thank you so much for sharing such a healthy mindset 💚😍🌿☘🍃 much love to you sweetheart ❤

[@beachblondesummer3461]

I learn so much from you, thank you for your honesty and humbleness. I really appreciate your approach and your channel is one of my favorites

[@melissaalexandria01]

What a kind thing to say! Thank you :)

[@Sandrashideaway]

🥰I've been watching all your videos. You are such an inspiration and give such solid wise advice! 🤗 Trying really hard to stick to this way of eating. 💗

[@teresamoews6695]

Great advice! I have been plant based since 2017, and have cycled through the processed and Whole Foods eating, only to see the weight come and go. It’s a great journey. I appreciate you sharing your experiences. Thank you!

[@Mrsh3n1]

One of the best videos I've seen in a while! So relatable and full of great information! I've been a vegan for almost 2 years. I have a blood disease and horrible inflammation (hives&acne ) the vegan diet helped so much but I had bad symptoms again so I stopped eating oil, tofu, fake cheese and packaged vegan stuff and my skin is IMPROVING! I wish I would have known this info years ago! I subscribed to your channel! Great video!

[@LifeWithElyse]

Great insights. Definitely taking notes. I did the heritage test and though I suspected the results. I fond it interesting all the neighboring countries I never imagined to have roots from. I encourage you to do it! 💕

[@MrLou061]

I just purchased your 7 day diet plan and can’t wait to read it when it’s sent.. thank you xx

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Louise. It should be in your inbox right now :)

[@mirandaburt5700]

You are so helpful and inspirational, Melissa! ❤️

[@melissaalexandria01]

Awwww...thanks Miranda! :)

[@RiDankulous]

This is very interesting, thanks. Your method of communicating is very fluid and understandable. I don't hear any filler words. It's like what I would say if I wrote down a clear and comprehensive answer beforehand and read it from script, except you obviously didn't do that. I don't see that from very many people at all, the level of clarity, being succinct but in the moment.

[@annrei2628]

Melissa I could never eat your way forever but I LOVE your videos and tips. It is bc of your recommendations I have started eating a lot more beans and potatoes which help me feel full and have helped with losing weight so thanks girl!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you so much, Ann! And way to go. *sending love*

[@michelleguzman9915]

Hi Melissa, I’m SO glad I found you. I’ve been enjoying watching your videos, learning, & how easy you put 2gth meals. I’m just 9 minutes in this video. But anyway I went to make oven potato coins/chips like you do on 450’ for 25mins. Genius 👏! I like this much better than I was doing. I’d bake potatoes ahead. Then cut into fries and rebake. So this way is cooking as I go. I prefer that. I’ll still bake potatoes but not as much anymore. I’ve been Vegan since April 2020 losing 26lbs by Oct 2020. However 2021 somewhere I started eating a lot of junk, eating out, oils again, & processed foods. Almost gaining back all my weight. I finally got strict and clean again as of Dec 19, 2022. I feel great and back down 10lbs still got 13 more lbs to go to get where I was. My goal is lose another 13lbs on top of that to get to a healthy weight for my height. I’m looking forward to reaching that goal and holding steady once I get there. I know what to do. I’ve read books, countless documentaries, KZbin info and have it down. Just lost my way a bit. Anyway thank you for your channel. I appreciate you!

[@doright9681]

BE PREPARED! That is key to success. I have to decrease the number of decisions I make in a day. I make a decision once or twice a week for the whole week and that changes EVERYTHING. When I'm not prepared-disaster usually awaits.

[@LilacsAdore]

Amazing video; I love everything you put out above veganism, positivity, conscious living - you're awesome!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the love!

[@reggisweat]

Melissa you are such a gem! Thank you for the great recipes to keep the weight loss going! 🌸🤗

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Reggi! :)

[@LF_RN]

Would love to see a collab video with you two! 🌱🌸🥦🍎🥒

[@meresincere5682]

I started eating raw onion because of you & I love it! And I 💜 making poke bowl everyday! So easy ! Thank you! I love your simple meals !

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thanks Sayrena! Yes - raw onions are the best - it's funny how something so simple can make a meal so much better :)

[@faradara5310]

Wow ur so brilliant with the analogy on cheat meals 💡💡

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you! :)

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Thank you so much Melissa!!!!!!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Have a wonderful day, Angela! :)

[@veronicajohnson5154]

I really enjoy your videos! I do have to speed them up to 2x the speed because you speak very gracefully and slow 😂. Thanks for the helpful information!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Lol - that's ok! I do that with audiobooks ;)

[@cyndierositzke9691]

Thank you so much, great video 💕

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Cyndie!

[@benpacky]

Yes, go Tauruses! :) Love your videos, you make everything make so much sense! :)

[@liliugre]

I lost weight on Weight Watchers and maintained for 10 years. I adopted whole foods plant based eating in 2018 and maintaining became much easier. Recently, I decided to lose another 10 lbs to reach my weight I was in my 20’s thru 30’s. I minimized avocado, nuts, etc. that I ate maintaining and met my objective and also keep losing weight even though I added back the more calorie dense foods. It is such a great lifestyle, never feel deprived etc. I think our food culture and what we do for entertainment by going out to eat is why people think it’s a difficult transition. Your advice to experiment is great, I wasn’t sure I could lose the 10 lbs., but by deciding to give it a try, keep things simple and eat volume it proved out the fact it works for weight loss.

[@shadarearapt3020]

yes genetics are interesting, ty so much for making this way of eating easy

[@worldaccordingtonicole4707]

I really appreciate your videos. I have a new love for the baked potatoe "fries". 😊😊😊

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thanks Nikki! Yum- no-oil potato fries are the best! :)

[@KaMi-gz1il]

I agree with no cheat day in the sense you shouldn't go run for junk food. I've started a caloric deficit since July, and in the beggining I was stuffing myself, once a week, with my usual fav candy, chocolates, cheettos, etc to a point I swear I was suffering in my cheat day with all the bloating and constant feeling of I want more (sugar rush is tricky). Now I make sure my "cheat" days consist of more healthy food and junk food in a very low percentage. Now that I have that mindset, there's no way to go back, many people have been like... oh you take much care of your food, you're loosing too much weight you need more junk food... but... why should we even put that kind of food within our bodies in the first place?

[@zeldamorgan9260]

Thank you for this...it looks like I need to approach this like I did with alcohol...total abstinence. Although I do want a birthday Treat! Can you talk about Stevia? I've been avoiding artificial sweetners, but stevia makes it possible to eat oatmeal.

[@esthermontesdeoca3200]

Thank you

[@edithpruitt5058]

Okay I want to start, what video should I begin with if yours to learn what abs how this works?

[@salenarichardson2766]

9:46 yes! This is where I am currently stuck. Please do another 30 day challenge!

[@melissaalexandria01]

I will! :)

[@ladyjennyver6303]

@@melissaalexandria01 I would love a January 30 day challenge if possible.

[@Bellahope11]

Melissa. In April I seen this video and I was hard core keto but when you said "Prove it to yourself , prove that if you eat potatoes 🥔 and oatmeal you will gain weight" those words woke up my inner love for grains and fruit and vegetables. I am now starting this month June 2021 as WFPB to prove it to my self. I will let you know how it goes. 😊

[@melissaalexandria01]

Wonderful! I have over 50 videos in this playlist to help if you need any meal inspiration. Wish you all the best!

[@Minoesch]

Following! Looking forward to your update!

[@Bellahope11]

@@Minoesch ill check in a week from today 😊

[@Bellahope11]

@@Minoesch today is 6/27/21 and I am down 6lbs!!!!!

[@Bellahope11]

@@melissaalexandria01 this works !!! I started June 2021 at 231 im at 225 now!! 6lbs and its in the middle of the day when I just weighed. 3 more days until the end of the month!!

[@kaylanichole5972]

I normally don’t feel hungry till 10 or 11 but because of work I can’t eat a meal at this time. In this case would you recommend eating a meal before work at 7am or waiting till 1pm at lunch? Also, if tofu is under 700 calories per a pound can you eat it while trying to lose weight too?

[@frick6946]

what did you use for salad dressing?

[@carolblagg1205]

Would you tell me where to find your veggie chopper? It looks like a great way to make smaller pieces of the same size......thanks!!

[@shondaet]

I found it. It's called a Nutri Chopper Kitchen Chopper and Slicer.

[@Nikkibee716]

Great video! People are shocked how good some vegan food is. Also people don’t realize that packaged food like hostess cupcakes and Cheetos literally have chemicals in them designed to be addictive so once you stop eating them, your taste buds change and you don’t like the super processed, salty sugary stuff anymore

[@melissaalexandria01]

Exactly!! There are some foods that if you give them up for a year and then try them - they almost taste plastic-y - like you can taste the chemicals in them.

[@jilly4762]

@@melissaalexandria01 Right!! I can now taste plastic when I eat precut fresh broccoli in a bag. Its awful.

[@deborahcouzens4877]

Lovely classy video Melissa. Thank you for sharing. As you know I'm like you with regards to respecting others journey. But it's for the animal compassion that we do this. I just wish I had the capacity to have your sleep pattern. That is something I feel most envious of 🤣😅🤭love you so much #vegan4life4animals 🐕😻🥰

[@emilyrussas189]

Hi. I’m so glad I found you and your content. Your are beautiful btw. Should I only expect to lose a pound a week?

[@melissaalexandria01]

One pound per week fat loss is amazing. Anything more than that is most likely water weight.

[@virginiagross5836]

What about PB2 or cashew powder?

[@ellen3093]

Hi Melissa! I used to be subscribed to your channel years ago when you ate like this, and remember finding you so inspirational. But I could never implement it myself, I was too addicted to vegan "junk" and refined sugar. But I've been eating like this now ever since covid and been really sticking to it. But, my problem is that when I eat too calorie dilute, my sleep suffers so much. I eat too few calories which makes my body wake up from hunger or not being able to fall asleep. But if I up my starch, instead I feel like I'm just maintaining and not losing. Do you have any tips to combat this problem?

[@melissaalexandria01]

This is a really good question, Ellen. I might save it so that I can answer it in a video and go in depth with details, etc. Stay tuned xx

[@ellen3093]

@@melissaalexandria01 thank for your reply! It means a lot. I should add that I find your approach more realistic and doable than chef aj, i tried eating that many veggies but I just felt bloated and hungry.

[@jenniferrutherford2791]

What, if anything, do you or could you add to drinking water? I’m used to adding flavor to my water and I am trying to adapt to plant based diet.

[@melissaalexandria01]

I use lemon and lime juice. You can also make herbal teas and cool them in the fridge.

[@makiyahwiggins4575]

did you do a lot of exercise

[@karenvanessan.2000]

I'm feeling a bit discouraged because I have been doing the 30 day challenge for a week and have not lost a single pound. I'm 5.3 and at 132 :(

[@kklc4]

I would love if you did the 30 day challenge again.

[@kklc4]

I love your videos Melissa.. thank you for sharing them & helping us

[@booboobidou2100]

You see alot younger than 33!!!Di you ever eat bread??Also we need many suggestions for breakfast cause I cant always have otameal :(

[@fay5870]

How do u avoid food sticking when ur cooking if u can’t use oil

[@melissaalexandria01]

For sautéing onions, I use water, put the lid on and stir often.

[@mulanfa5091]

How tall are you?

[@pearlkloberie3300]

Hi How long did it take you to loose that weight & got into your desired weight? Does oatmeal makes one gain weight?

[@xtina7373]

This was my same question. Curious to know. I need to lose about 10lbs and wondering what progress I would make if I did something like a 30 day challenge (yes of course, it’s a lifestyle. And weight loss is a process, but I also need to fit into my expensive work uniform upon getting called back to my job :P )

[@spirittwo7381]

In the other video she said she lost 1 lb per week so 30 weeks

[@MissSunnyAngle]

Hello from Thailand 🙏🏻😍☀️🏝

[@CapeCodBelle]

How do you know if something is under 700 calories per pound?

[@melissaalexandria01]

I have a list - I will put it up on my website in the next couple of days. Also, google ‘how many calories per pound potato’ and the number should come up for most foods.

[@mollybyrd5219]

I’m struggling with finding the “fine line” between eating enough to where I’m not slowing down my metabolism while being in a caloric deficit. Thank you!!

[@mirnasnewlife4108]

I hear you🌹

[@melissaalexandria01]

I can discuss this in an upcoming video for you. x

[@tonyaallen9796]

Do u eat Chicken Or meat at all ?? I’m new to your channel

[@YouBridget]

I’m not on Instagram. Can you do a challenge on this platform?

[@reneecutter779]

Do you eat fat? Healthy fats? Coconut oil or olive oil etc?

[@melissaalexandria01]

Avocado, tofu, soy milk...

[@parisgirl3090]

Would love to take part in a 30 day challenge.

[@melissaalexandria01]

The info for the 30 Day Challenge is at lowcaloriedensity.com you can do it on your own at any time - I may have another one coming up later this year.

[@riaan555]

Do you feel like you lost any muscle this way of eating? I’m scared of that the most since I hear so often to eat .8 lb of lean body mass in protein theory

[@pamelalagos6552]

You'll most likely lost a lot of muscle if you don't consume enough protein.

[@kaylanichole5972]

The biggest factor in maintaining muscle is consistent strength training

[@margheritap.1187]

It looks like she lost a lot of muscle mass

[@pamelalagos6552]

@@margheritap.1187 yeah, she is just skinny. Which isn't a bad thing at all, but if you want to be "fit" you'll need a more well crafted diet. There are ways to start a low calorie lifestyle while still gaining muscle. I think Greg Doucette channel would be far more helpful than this channel.

[@carmelagueli244]

I’m having such a hard time sticking with this way of eating…I can’t deal with bloating and gas. I see the benefits of eating this way…but can’t handle the gases Any suggestions?

[@melissaalexandria01]

Avoid broccoli, and beans for a few days and then introduce them in small quantities. Also drink lots of water. Eat potatoes or rice as your main wet starch with non bloating veggies.

[@karenvanessan.2000]

Pre and probiotics and eat slow

[@DawnMichelle19_19]

Go Taurus ♉️ I’m May 1st 😊

[@melissaalexandria01]

:)

[@elizabethfigarelli7599]

My husband is a taurus! May 15th 😊 I'm an aries! I can definitely notice the differences sometimes 😂

[@tracy8062]

💕

[@frick6946]

caffeine is addictive

[@Sukerkin]

And again I have to revise a presenters age upwards by about a decade :chuckles:. Mid-30’s! My word :).

[@piotrwiesioek1317]

You ar beautiful ❤️❤️❤️