No BS Weight Loss Hacks & Nutrition Habits that ACTUALLY Work

[@nikiichan]

No phones at meal time rule....not me watching this on my phone during my lunch break.

[@shawnanapier845]

😂same here

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Haha felt this though😂

[@neishpot]

Hahaha same. One benefit though - it did make me get some edamame out the freezer to have with my quick lunch 😂

[@nikiichan]

@@neishpot yeah! bulk those carbs 🤩🤩😋

[@audreynelson3997]

Me enjoying my Taco Bell 😂

[@biancatlady]

I needed to write it down Tip 1: (1:43) Have protein at every meal and most snacks. Key to satiety (HCC). 20-35 grams per sitting. Tip 2: (2:44) No phones at mealtime. Tip 3: (3:39) Bulk up and stretch refined carbs with fiber rich veg. Add refined carbs to fiber rich veg (zucchini to pasta). Tip 4: (4:33) Choose fats with purpose. Whole food fat sources (fat + fiber and or protein, like avocados or peanuts) Tip 5: (5:39) Drink a big glass of water the moment you get up and another one as your coffee is brewing. Tip 6: (6:31) Limit phone use before bed. Tip 7: (7:18) Try to take calls or virtual meetings every day while walking. Tip 8: (8:14) Buy different fruits and veggies than you did the week before. Ensures greater nutrient variety. Tip 9: (9:08) Plan 3 mindless breakfasts to rotate with different variations. Keep protein in mind! (e.g. protein oatmeal, protein smoothie, cottage cheese bowl) Tip 10?: (10:14) Mix high sugar cereal with a high fibre whole grain cereal. Tip 11: (11:00) Experiment with fruit as sweetener. Tip 12: (11:41) Drink 2 sips of water in between every single sip of alcohol. Tip 13: (13:00) When dining out, always start with a veg based appetizer or salad. Tip 14: (14:24) Batch prep meal building blocks, not completed recipes. Tip 15: (15:09) Put pre-prepped fruits and veggies in clear glass containers. Bonus tip: (15:53) When reheating leftovers throw in a handful of leafy greens to them to add more volume, fiber and nutrients.

[@colleenunvarnished]

Thank you, your hard work is appreciated.

[@hannahmitchell87]

Thank you for this! Must've taken ages! Just a small typo, tip 1 is 20-35g protein. Hope you don't mind me saying X

[@88kayleigh]

Thank you! I loved all the tips in this video and have taken a screenshot of this to help me remember!

[@jadecford]

thankyou!! ❤❤

[@christimoisant1305]

THANK YOU! Copied and printed

[@geniej2378]

On the phone thing and getting good sleep - it was a game changer when I learned that we crave high fat high sugar foods when tired. So instead of a late night chocolate snack, choosing to listen to the craving and recognise it as a tiredness signal to head to bed has been so helpful.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Sounds like you know your body!

[@GraceFoster-i9w]

dealing with health challenges, Abby Sharp's video resonated with my journey. Aspect Health played a role, offering personalized plans for a balanced lifestyle. Abby's tips align with my need for sustainable habits. prioritizing protein, mindful eating, and incorporating veggies were crucial in my transformation. realistic nutrition advice is empowering, making the new year about lasting changes. grateful for practical insights, keeping health a priority.

[@healthyhabitstips]

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[@MewMichaiah]

Thanks for mentioning that not all of these will work for everyone- I actually reverse engineered tip #2. When I got diagnosed with ADHD, my Adderall prescription seriously messed with my appetite and hunger cues. I found that when my appetite sucked, using my phone or watching TV while eating could be the difference between eating just a couple bites, and eating everything on my plate. I’d put a bite of food in my mouth whenever I noticed there wasn’t one, and I’d focus on something else while I chewed. I needed the distraction just to make myself eat, and it really worked. Hope this helps for people with similar issues!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

For sure!! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@researchotaku]

Related to this: I always hear "make meal building blocks, not prepped meals to avoid getting bored" but the *opposite* is true for me. Having an already prepped meal that I'll enjoy reduces decision fatigue, which means I'll actually eat it instead of letting the "prepped ingredients" rot and eat cereal for the xth time that week. Example: I'm going to prep vegan tuna salad for sandwiches tomorrow. I'll make a big batch that will last a week or so and every night, I know all I have to do is take a serving out of the container, slap it on some bread, and pack it up for next day's lunch with a rotation of seasonal vegetable and fruit. Same thing for the dinners I make for my husband and me - I cook Dinner #1 that is designed to last us 3-4 nights and, on the evening we eat the last portion of Dinner #1, I cook Dinner #2 that is designed to last 3-4 nights. Rinse and repeat. Side dishes are on the same cycle so no one is ever wondering "what's for dinner tonight?" nor waiting for dinner to be ready while hungry. The decision was made ahead of time and the meal just needs to be reheated when it's time to eat.

[@shetaz905]

Yes! I take Ritalin for ADHD, and watching the TV encourages me to finish my meal. Otherwise, I don't care about eating.

[@debbystragier2154]

This is why I think I have undiagnosed adhd or add. I’m already diagnosed with autism but I think I might have some add as well.

[@sheridanvance7426]

❤

[@mekiiiiiiiiii]

Hi Abby, I would love to watch a video about fruits. Sometimes I hear „fruits are so healthy, eat as much as you want!“ and sometimes „don’t eat too much fruit, they are full of sugar!“ 🙈 so I am very confused. I trust you so I would appreciate a video about it ☺️ Greetings from Germany 🧡

[@lauralahaye7699]

Hey neighbour! Yeah same! I often guilt myself over fruits because it's "not as good as" vegetables! Kiss from france ;)

[@orang1414]

Yes rid would be helpful, also your thoughts around veggies that are higher in natural,sugar like sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, beetroot? Also is it important and necessary to ALWAYS have a source of protein and healthy fat if you want to have a piece of fruit/ or ALWAYS pairing a simple carb like white rice, popcorn, porridge, a cookie with a source of protein and healthy fat? Can’t you just enjoy it on its own without negative effects in your body?

[@taylortots2295]

You shouldn’t be afraid of the foods that fuel us! If not fruits, what can you eat without worry? Please don’t stress about fruit. I have so much fruit every day and it’s a great way to get in vitamins and nutrients while being nature’s candy. Life is too short to be stressing about such wonderful and little things. Just eat a mostly balanced diet and you are 100% fine. ❤

[@ahooks4474]

In my opinion, you shouldn’t worry shouldn’t worry about fruits. If you’re worried about weight gain, I would primarily stick to lower calorie fruits like watermelon and berries

[@flaminghead4502]

Yes there are plenty of sugars in the fruit, but they are still healthy and really good for you, as there are a bunch of vitamins, fibers and antioxidants as well. And sugars are OK in general, and harmful only if eaten in large quantities. That being said, you still get much more sugar from sodas, than from fruits

[@88kayleigh]

I think my biggest gamechanger for nutrition is learning which healthy foods and meals I genuinely love. This way eating healthy never feels like a chore or self punishment - I actually crave them! And if sometimes I crave a burger and fries, it’s ok to have it, because I know the next day I might want to make turkey veggie soup or a great salad.

[@yaeltuttebel]

Yeah same, before I started losing weight, I was discovering all the tasty vegetables and healthy recipes. Made weight loss super easy actually

[@WiseMindNutrition]

This is critical!!! If we don't enjoy our foods, there's no way we will continue eating them long term

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[@Moon22884]

I sooo agree with this. I've lost 60 pounds and still have a 20 to go. I have a new obsession with splits yogurts. Just that little bit of bikkies and choc with the Vanille Greek yogurt each day massively keeps me on track. I only drink water and coffee with no sugar but if I don't get a healthier dessert I know it's going to result in me binging a pack of caramel bikkies at night.

[@sophiehobley828]

Salad is my FAVOURITE lunch and my current adhd food fixation is one specific salad, it saves thinking every day about lunch and I just love it sooo much

[@giwilreker]

I'm a super fast eater. One way I've slowed down a lot is to play sudoku while I eat. Bite of food, play sudoku bite of food repeat. It's on my phone and it helps me. But I agree that mindless scrolling isn't going to help anyone.

[@BrownXEyez315]

Started seeing a dietician and have had the most balanced approach and the most personal success. As a binger, the "eat what you want, add what you need" methodology and eating more protein has been a main solution to my binges as qell as doing the emotional work.

[@ArinaMkrtchian97]

I love Abbey. She has helped me tremendously with my constant feeling of hunger and I now prioritize HCC in most meals. She has also completely changed my mentality on sugar and exercise. Now I exercise because it brings me joy and not to lose weight…I am really glad that she has a product out. I am definitely going to support her once the protein powder that I use now runs out

[@kerstin1318]

Just put in spinach in my bowl before re-heating my butter chicken, also added a few white beans to all of it. It tastes great and I just learned that you can fit A LOT more spinach in than I thought.

[@Emily-hd9sm]

Thank you for putting this information out there! If qualified experts in nutrition and dietetics are just insisting people just shouldn't lose weight, then people are going to flock to those putting out harmful but profitable messages. So happy to have your voice in this conversation!

[@healthyhabitstips]

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[@HealthierByGrace]

Eating disorder therapist here. I love your balanced approach to nutrition. Flexibility is the best and thanks for sharing :)

[@elleh3495]

I don't drink, but a tip from someone who does went like this: pour your alcohol for one drink. then stretch it out by making mini drinks from it...pour one glass of wine (your one serve for the day) and then pour some in a glass, add some sparkling water and fruit and make spritzers. Just keep doing this till the alcohol serving is gone. She can usually get 3 large wine glasses of wine spritzers from this, lasting the whole meal. I know, its not for the sommelier level drinkers, but anyhoooo. thanks for all the great tips Abbey! I love how you keep it positive and are really aware of your viewers needs.

[@lydialevorson3681]

For fruits, I like meal prepping a huge fruit salad to eat within 3-5 days. That’s how I get a little bit of variety but easier

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

I learn so much from you. I have been trying intuitive eating. Thanks to you I cut back on soda and drink more water but with my binge eating disorder I don't remove anything. I haven't binged in a month

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad intuitive eating has been helpful❤

[@mistycuz2011]

Preparing the food to cook for full meals was GAME CHANGING for me. Like either Sunday after the weekly food shop or Monday morning I take 20-45 mins cutting up and cooking little bits to throw meals together quickly.

[@morganhough1022]

One of my go-to breakfast ideas is a microwave omelette. I pour carton egg whites into a bowl and add some seasoning and a bit of whatever’s easy to grab from the fridge (leftover veggies, bacon bits, cheese, cottage cheese, etc). I can eat it from the bowl or in a tortilla 😋

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Yess love this!

[@summero-my5in]

I've never microwaved eggs. What's the texture like? Is the taste any different from cooking in a pan?

[@vesibrooker5309]

​@@summero-my5in I prefer my eggs in the microwave just don't over cook or they get rubbery

[@Lady.Fern.]

@@summero-my5inI don’t like the texture or smell of microwave egg, but my first nanny kids did.

[@kellybuechner3723]

@@summero-my5in- They are like fluffy scrambled eggs to me

[@marroosh]

Some things I do to keep up my protein intake: protein powder in oats or yoghurt. I tend to have 2 flavours on the go, one for post workout shakes and one for the oats. Also, adding meat into your breakfast. Not stuff like deli meat or bacon, but actual fresh meat cuts. It usually works out cheaper when you compare price per kg. My mornings are pretty relaxed as I am up early, no kids and live close to work, so I can grill a small piece of beef with mushrooms to go with my eggs. Add some sautéed spinach and you’re good to go. I always have Greek yoghurt in the fridge and some kind of berry. If frozen is cheaper I will cook down a bag of frozen berries and keep that on hand. Last one: peanut butter in your Greek yoghurt. Try it. You will thank me later😊

[@Heatherrenee424]

I love the no phone rule! I have a cute little basket in my dining room my husband and i put our phones in before we sit down to eat at the table. It’s helped a lot.

[@april4657]

This advice is great. I'd love a video on alcohol. I like having a glass of wine at night to relax. Maybe some good mocktail recipes too. I think I just need more ways to transition into "relax" time.

[@DawgMama]

I quit drinking a few years ago and really missed that evening relaxation drink...I ended up finding a magnesium and L-theanine drink mix powder. Simultaneously, I discovered that many menopause symptoms are helped with magnesium supplements. I can't tell you how much better I sleep. I hope it helps you too

[@Diana-qp2rw]

Maybe you could drink a tea or milk with honey or a hot chocolate instead in winter and iced tea or mocktails in summer. You would still have this ritual, just without the alcohol and something warm in winter is also comforting and relaxing.

[@therandomgirl5590]

Over the past like 6 months I’ve completely stopped worrying ab weight loss, and started intuitive eating. My mentality towards food has been so much better. When I was worrying ab my weight or what food I ate, my weight never went down. When I stopped worrying ab I lost 10 lbs and I didn’t even realize! It was crazy, but now I’m concerned I’m not eating enough lol

[@jenniferhonaker9445]

These tips are brilliant. The mindless eating, the ravenous end of a workday, and monotonous food boredom really hit home! Thanks for the realistic solutions!!

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[@themelonsoup]

I need to lose weight for so many reasons, but I have been so overwhelmed by the thought of trying a new diet and exercise regimen. I think I'll try some of the tips you listed and see where it takes me.

[@Lydia_Swenson]

Thank you for this video Abby! Gentle nutrition has worked wonders for me! I’ve lost 20 pounds and still get to enjoy my sweets! 🤗❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Amazing!!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I've lost a lot of weight over 12 years and managed to keep it off. I had gallbladder surgery,so I had to completely change my eating habits.hubby changed,too.we don't eat a lot of junk food or processed food. If we want sweets,we get fruit. We drink water.well, I drink coffee and tea,too. We eat a mainly vegetable diet

[@hardearnedliving5907]

I’ve been buying those cups of minute rice and adding a can of chicken to it for lunch with lemon juice, salt and pepper, then just prepping some kind of vegetable to go in it such as zucchini, carrot or broccoli, sometimes I throw some pistachios in it too and it’s a very filling and delicious and quick lunch. I try to eat the best I can but I don’t always have the time to prep a bunch of things. If I get tired of chicken I’ll swap it out for Wild Planet Sockeye Salmon in the can or pouch

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

Brilliant!

[@vala1277]

I love how these tips have health in mind and not restriction! Also her red lip is so cute!

[@aimeechas]

adding veggies to refined carb - brilliant idea! I hate, HATE cooking so find it so hard to eat enough and when I eat, it ain't healthy. I needed this.

[@bdidimful]

This format is so much better

[@ironsufficientathlete]

It's always been really helpful for me as a powerlifter to have a high protein and carb snack ready after a workout. I find that especially if I didn't eat much before a lift, I get SMACKED with hunger soon after leaving the gym, and I'll reach for whatever's closest rather than what's going to best promote muscle recovery. When I have more forethought, I pack a protein smoothie for myself; when I have less forethought, I reach for a protein bar that stays stocked in my car :)

[@tgilbs]

I love cooking up some lentils with my rice. I enjoy the texture difference and appreciate the added fiber! These are all wonderful tips -- I want to try the meal prepping components this year. Trying to make lunches easier and more convenient while still being satisfying and healthy, so that my partner and I are less tempted to just go the quick route and get take out!

[@laheladickens1644]

Something that’s helped me with binge eating is when I reach the point I know I’m full and I decide to continue eating. I take a mental picture of what my plate looks like. How much food did it take for me to be full, and I take note of how hungry I was before serving that plate too, that way next time I’m serving myself I don’t let my hunger choose my portions I know roughly the size of a plate that makes me full

[@vansan3211]

Thank you so much for your balanced advice. I have a history of eating disorders and fell down every way of eating that’s been trendy. Never felt better from it and never lost weight.

[@kellyshaw236]

As someone who has recently started making my meals into salads, let me tell you there is fiber, volume, and still taste. Because I am lazy as hell but love sushi, I've just been putting ingredients like the rice, protein, veg, and sprinkling nori over a big ass bunch of greens. Satiating as hell.

[@lydiamv21]

Omg, the cereal one is going to be life changing 😭❤️ I’ve been craving cereal lately and this helps give it more purpose.

[@makinka0cp]

These are excellent, thank you. I had my third child in summer and I would love to lose that extra weight after all of my children and this is a perfect reminder. I already established some of these tip, some I knew and didn't put into action yet and some are completely new to me. Thank you

[@Bones1220]

I love the advice to switch up the fruit and veg each week! So easy

[@laurenfrazier2613]

I sell myself my produce in nice storage containers too😅😅 whatever it takes. I think it also helps to make cooking throughout the week easier when the onions, carrots, broccoli etc is already washed and chopped. You save 15-30 min of prep the day of cooking your meal.

[@lydialevorson3681]

I love Olive Garden salad so I just buy the dressing and use whatever greens I have and it’s so tasty

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

Olive Garden salad dressing is amazing

[@Nattyzeenha]

Happy to know you’re embracing peoples weight goals! I know you used to refuse to give tips on weight loss, and it was hard for me because I loved your advices but need to lose weight. 😭

[@tamaralauber5580]

Can you do a video on getting in vegan and vegetarian protein? I don’t like eggs and I really don’t eat meat often at all. I need help getting in protein at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

Beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, and seitan.

[@jennifersmith9892]

Such a great video. I already have implemented many of your suggestions, but others were a great reminder on things I've yet to try. I love the realistic and approachable vibe of your channel. I have realized lately that restricting definitely leads to cravings for me. I tolerate all foods well. I definitely feel better when I eat fruits/veg and plenty of fiber. I'm working on reasonable portion sizes and listening to my hunger and satiety cues. Your hunger crushing combo is key!

[@marroosh]

YES prepping components rather than meals. I make quinoa , potatoes and vegetables as well as meat and all I need to do is put them together when getting lunch ready for the day or come home from the gym.

[@katiekilgore6319]

When i meal prepped, I made like 4 different meals but using the same components across them so I'd cook shrimp and chicken, rice, mashed cauliflower, and some veggies an then just mix them into different combos for each meal so i have variety but not cooking a million things

[@secretadmirer109]

Heyyy Abbey! Love that you've been tackling weight loss even though you've somewhat avoided it in the past. Growth for 2024!🥰 I was wondering if you could make a vidoe like this on reversing type 2 diabetes. Too many people don't even know you can do it. 🥰

[@arbyswitch5580]

this might seem counterintuitive given the title of the video, but i've been struggling really heavily with a sysiphean journey towards gaining and maintaining a higher, healthier weight (currently pretty underweight. normally i don't validate the BMI but when im below the bottom margin that seems like a sign that i need to attend to my needs better than i do) and hearing this gentle, neutral, clear advice on how to effectively feed oneself is a boon to me. thank you so much for the work you do on your channel, abbey

[@KoiraStar]

I refer to sugary cereals as dessert cereal. I don't never eat them other times of day, but I normally use them as a dessert. They might not be a super healthy breakfast, but they do tend to be reasonably healthy if compared to a bowl of ice cream. To be clear, I don't use cereal to avoid ice cream or other desserts, but because I enjoy the occasional bowl of cinnamon toast crunch, just not how it makes me feel if I eat it for breakfast. Having cereal as a dessert both means I have a shelf stable dessert food on hand for when I'm wanting some dessert, and I'm satisfied with a smaller portion when eating it as a dessert rather than trying to eat it as a meal.

[@danniquesnel8769]

im having bariatric surgery in a few months so this came at the perfect time. amazing content as always. love the additive approach to nutrition. amazing content as always Abbey (and you look gorgeous, the sweater and lipstick colours really suit you)

[@britt905]

Good luck!

[@scubagiga]

Thank you Abbey😃 This was super helpful.

[@ItsKindryte]

The funny thing was, last year I intentionally set myself a v low goal for my new year's resolution, and joked that it was more realistic than me trying to lose weight. Joke's on you, past self, I lost 40 pounds now and did not do the thing you wanted me to do.

[@elleh3495]

BTW, I'm recovering from Forks over Knives restricted mentality about fats, animal products, etc. This is really healing to watch your videos.

[@Second2LastPioneer]

It's March and I've finally turned my weight around after the holiday rush... I think 3 things have helped the most: 1. Avoiding snacks by eating full meals. If I eat a good breakfast (not just a cracker and almond butter, but a bowl of oatmeal or scrambled eggs and toast) I tend not to snack most of the day. 2. Drinking sodas mindlessly. I get used to it when I visit family. You know the cooler full of cokes?? Anyways. 3. Taking walks. I just relax more and feel a little less stressed which also translates to less snacking and then I'll call it filling the bowl with extra calories. Just going back to a normal bowl or plate of food. A little less comfort food is okay too.

[@isabelleg6720]

i know it’s off topic but Abbey- this lip color looks amazing on you! a darker lip is 👌🏼👌🏼

[@suhseal]

All of these tips are so approachable. Thank you!

[@mendicantcrow]

Loved this realistic list of tips! While I don't have an official New Year's resolution, I am trying to focus on losing weight gently to reduce joint and muscle pain, and so I can get back to activities I used to enjoy. Will put these tips to good use!

[@Jmfrye13]

Thank you for this video. I really like how you show us different ways to eat food instead of saying don’t eat this or don’t eat that. The cereal hack is genius 😊

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

No joke, didn't know I needed this video so much until I watched.

[@cenavisch8888]

Oh my goodness, these tips were literally all great, most I've never heard, and I've been watching healthy tip videos for a decade. WOW!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't BELIEVE I have never thought of the bonus tip before. I've thrown away old spinach so many times.... no more!!!!!!

[@kels6794]

I’ve watched your channel for a while so follow a lot of these tips already. Bonus tip is a real winner! Love that as well as trying to get 20-35g protein at each meal. Thank you!

[@IpekSayrak]

Your hair looks amazing in this video! I am showing your video to my hairdresser at my next appointment 🙂

[@robinmccatty7662]

This was super helpful! I need to write the tips in my 2024 planner to keep them front and center! Thank you for making healthy eating relatable🥰🙌🏽

[@aaronarchie7799]

If you have a hard time exercising try starting out at 5 min a day. Whatever kind of movement you do, just do 5 min. Each week move the number up a couple minutes. I worked up to 15 min. It was about building an attainable habit for my ADHD brain. 20 minutes felt like it was way too much and too boring. I told my psychologist I just didn’t want to do 20 min. He proceeded to tell me he was proud of me for exercising and told me that if I don’t want to do 20 don’t do it. He said the 20-30 minutes was just a guideline (he didn’t tell me to do this, just going off of what the world tells us to do). I am more apt to work out if I know I don’t have to go 20 minutes. Oftentimes I go past 15 minutes and I don’t watch the time after that. All of this adds up and 15 minutes is better than nothing. Baby steps for me

[@laciecurd4214]

These kind of tips help me so much, thank you!

[@angelinelesage2520]

I love the last tip!! Thanks !!

[@crescentcontrol]

Hi Abbey! I've been on my intuitive eating journey since I found your Enlightened By Intuitive Eating playlist three years ago. Doctors have been unhelpful on my intuitive eating journey, thus I find myself getting caught up with weight loss, and feeling pressured to start measuring my macros to help enable me to eat 30g of protein each meal. Yet, I have found counting anything triggers me. On top of this, I'd like to prepare my body for pregnancy. This has led me to a highly popularized book called Woman Code by Alisa Vitti that deals with diet and fertility. However, I find a lot of it to sound restrictive and contradictory to some of the things I've learned from your channel and intuitive eating. I'd love to hear your review on that book and how to eat intuitively with PCOS. Thank you!

[@jacezeimantz1]

Would love a video about alcohol effects on the body! I rarely drink because I feel like crap when I do, but I still like to enjoy some on a special occasion. Just curious to learn more about it!

[@kellybuechner3723]

Thanks for these fantastic tips! I put a few in my phone to remind me in the future. I’m always forgetting simple stuff like “fruits are sweeteners” and “bulk prep meal building blocks.”

[@shetaz905]

Great hacks! I've done the greens in the bottom of my leftovers for quite awhile. Now I need to incorporate the 2 sips of water for 1 sip of wine hack. Very helpful for NYE!

[@kyliecallaway5273]

I do try to prep veggies and then I like to make a Greek yogurt ranch dip! It’s one of the best ways to get more veg for me and my preschooler!

[@TeganJack]

I used to always prep the veggies and fruit as soon as I got home from groceries made me eat them faster and less food waste. I am just in such a unstable spot in life but I have really taken the hcc into mind just about everytime I eat a meal or snack.

[@stevieodonnell]

abby your makeup looks so pretty!

[@jenna_jenna_jenna]

Thank you for this! Super helpful and realist for everyday humans. I always appreciate your accessible approach to food content.

[@srinivasamathkur]

Can you please do a video for vegetarians? Getting 25 grams protein per meal is hard for me. A sample meal would be super helpful.

[@lhc2462]

You have so many options for vegetarian protein - tofu, lentils/chickpeas/black beans, nuts, seeds, etc. I recommend Green Kitchen which is an amazing vegetarian blog and they have a collection of absolutely amazing recipe books you can purchase. I like their lentil "meat"balls, and the baked oatmeal.

[@srinivasamathkur]

@@lhc2462 but they also come with lots of carbohydrates. I wanted to see if she has a hunger crushing combo with vegetarian foods in a proportion which does not overload on carbs. Btw, that’s what I eat right now ☺️

[@AislingBlack]

I organized my fridge and put everything in clear containers. For my ADHD and weight loss it's been a game changer and we aren't wasted as much food.

[@RahabdYah]

For people with ADHD and/or with a history of EDs a phone can actually be helpful during a meal. A typical show is 30- 45 min which helps me pace my eating.

[@Bennett_Cerf]

Yeah that works for me too. A 30ish min sitcom is perfect and eases some of the anxiety around eating.

[@MR-zq5gt]

Great tips !! Will def try some of these things this week!

[@WiseMindNutrition]

These are fantastic! Lets ditch the extreme diets and practice more of these tips!

[@denare6335]

Love these tips. They are very helpful and have helped me to see that I can be more flexible in my approach to food and weight loss. Thank you!

[@SarahGarcia-sx2bt]

I just ordered what I need for the protein oats you recommend in that hand out! Step #1 started now.

[@tara-pn7dt]

I’m a new subscribers and this video is amazing. Even if I just watched this video and didn’t see another, I’m leaving this video with so much new and helpful knowledge.

[@ohkay2090]

I love adding spinach to any egg based breakfast, any leftovers i can, and bulking up a bag salad too (spinach & garbanzo beans). 💪🌱

[@3Betanzos]

Merry Christmas, Abby! Thank you for the great tips.

[@pattycake8272]

Its not that I'm on my phone but how much i made and then how much I put on my plate or get seconds, I do take leftovers to work for my brunch. But if i cook a lot i eat a lot.

[@Modernfauves]

These tips are great, we have a hard time with trying to find the balance in our home. We’re a neurodiverse household and struggle with food. Both my kids are autistic/adhd and that comes with a whole host of food issues. My oldest can easily tell just by smell and taste if anything is different with her food and has a very restrictive diet. We try and offer their comfort foods with lots of add ons to the plate ( thankfully she eats lots of fresh veggies and crunchy fruit), but getting protein is a struggle for a kid who dislikes, meat, eggs, nuts, tofu, and beans. We’ll try some of the tips about protein and see if it works. It would be great one day if you could do a video about nutritional hurdles and helpful tips for neurodiverse people. There isn’t a lot out there, and what we do find no one in our house finds appetizing. So many autistic/adhd cookbooks are pretty restrictive diets and lots of from scratch cooking that most people in the spectrum just don’t have time or the executive function daily to commit too. I don’t mind cooking from scratch, I have a lot of food allergies and have learned to cook healthy allergen free meals because of it, but my kids are not into homemade .😅

[@MissUnderstood_Mom]

Happy New Year, Abby & Team! Thanks for another year of great content ♥️

[@wakemeup9835]

I wish I had this video when I was a teen! You are such a positive influence ❤️

[@Keepsmilingboo]

Probably my favorite video you’ve made

[@Queenofcats36]

I've downloaded your e-book and I'm ready to get myself back on track!

[@jackolifestyle3603]

Thank you for your informative videos. It’s been helping me a lot on my health journey!

[@veganmamafourgirls5370]

Thank you Abbey for these helpful tips and reminders :)

[@jonsmith9728]

happy winter bulking season abby (and happy 2024) i know your more on the nutrition side but considering the commentary around the 4 minute mark, lol (hope your channel hits that next mark/goal in 2024, you deff. do your due diligence on topics and its highly appreciated)

[@malkablowy2106]

Wow I loved this video! All extremely realistic tips that I've garnered from you over time since beginning my pp fitness journey last August. I would love tips on how to continue/modify a fitness journey during pregnancy. (currently in my second trimester). Thanks for all you do Abby! You've really changed my mindset toward food for the better:)

[@nici4479]

Id love a video with a weekly meal component prep and how you actually use them then! Or does anyone know if she has a video on that??

[@briannapinkney4966]

I swear this happened: So I have a moderate anxiety and depression and see my therapist regularly. He was recently licensed for things like hypnotherapy. I usually result in a binge/restrict cycle because of my anxiety and it has been so difficult for me to battle on my own. I jokingly asked my therapist to help me with this during my first hypnotherapy session and it really did work for me. No overwhelming desire to go to Taco Bell at 10pm. Like, I still get Taco Bell and things I like, but it’s not this uncontrollable thing I’ve been dealing with. I just did it last week so haven’t seen any weight loss yet, but I feel free.

[@jangreig6206]

An excellent, balanced approach to eating.

[@natasham7421]

this great! As an intuitive eating girl, this is so good.

[@willma2625]

Great tips! I'm very early in my first pregnancy and my BMI is too high, of course it's not healthy to lose a tonne of weight right now but i am trying to concentrate on getting more vegetables and fruit into every single meal and upping my protein 😁

[@majr.]

Such a great video! Thanks Abby!

[@kitsilver1113]

Thank you for the sensible and doable tips! This helps a lot!