Plant-Based Weight Loss - The Ultimate Guide

[@PLANTBASEDNEWS]

00:10 - PART 1: weight loss tips 03:20 - PART 2: myths in the mainstream 07:54 - PART 3: obesogenic environments 9:15 - PART 4: fad diets 10:40 - PART 5: recommended dietary changes 12:57 - PART 6: plant-based weight loss 13:28 - PART 7: how to transition 16:40 - PART 8: calories 18:48 - PART 9: avoiding oil and sugar 20:53 - PART 10: avoiding salt 21:49 - PART 11: meal recommendations 23:30 - PART 12: talking to your doctor 25:02 - PART 13: other weight loss factors

[@collinesharma9481]

Can you possibly give me a diet

[@tannermichels5451]

What about Sweet Potatoes? Are they considered high starchy vegetables?

[@alwayslearning7672]

Probably be one of the best starches you can eat.real superior!

[@davidduran5202]

Nice cuts

[@danaalanaarynndonald8253]

Where can I find the 21 day kick start?

[@gg13308]

I have been 90% whole food plant based for 7 years. I actually LOVE beans, and more than half of my plate are beans. I am still not a fan of non starchy veggies, and I love fruit and nuts. I have started mixing my greens with beans to increase them. That has helped me eat more greens daily. It's a journey, the key for me is to eat what I believe I can sustain for the rest of my life. Thank God at 62, I am medicine free and plan to stay that way.

[@dogan6070]

Your smart man. With your food choices.

[@mikemcraith6934]

It's all about the journey! Treating yourself good! No medications at 62 is proof that you are eating a proper diet. Very hard and not an accident! Keep it up ! Congratulations! We should set up a group and call it " 60+ no medication people." High physical activity is probably a part of this lifestyle! Thanks for sharing!

[@nareshmehta9720]

I am following a 95%vegan diet for the last two years and presently enjoying a disease free and medicine free life at 64 .On 24th may ,I celebrated my birthday to enter 65th year of life.Lost 45pounds of weight . Enjoying an energetic life.

[@drryanincemd]

I see such good results with my patients if they stick with it! def the way to go- y’all keep it up and share!

[@oceanbluenj]

Anita Turner that’s great! No medication at 62. If that’s you in your profile pic, you look very young!

[@primitiveprimate5529]

I’ve lost 45 lbs in 3 1/2 months following this Whole Foods plant based diet. It’s so good. Amazing

[@jamz.d3959]

Nice job! I hope you're still loving it!

[@emilycox4110]

That's great! Keep up the good work

[@vonneblazier814]

Did you use a meal plan?

[@collinesharma9481]

Can u share ur meal plan?

[@primitiveprimate5529]

colline sharma Hi Colline, honestly I don’t follow a specific meal plan, I just largely eat a Whole Foods plant based diet. Some meal ideas that I was eating was spaghetti squash with a high vegetable sauce (broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, tomato sauce (low/no salt/oil), etc). Same think with regular pasta. Bean chili’s, brown rice and black beans with veggies on the side. I rarely have this because I’m not a big salad guy but when I do eat salads it is loaded with fruits, tomatoes, bell peppers, hemp seeds, and some time beans and some rice as well. My breakfast usually consisted of peanut butter whole wheat sandwiches with fruit (whether it was strawberries, bananas, blueberries, etc) with usually some leafy greens and flax seeds. Today I’m having soy yogurt with some granola, blue and black berries, and whole wheat toast with hummus and tempeh over it. I’ve also gotten really into tofu lately as well. Other meals I would have is quinoa (orange basil quinoa is my favorite) with some lentils and don’t forget your greens. And I love putting sweet potatoes and potatoes on the air fryer. Also I love making tofu tacos as well. I mean there’s lots of meals out can make. If you’re not using oils or too much oil don’t be scared of the starchy foods. As for plating, what I’ve heard works best is 1/4 grain, 1/4 legumes, and 1/2 veggies. Usually I get by with two meals, if I get hungry I’ll eat three (also wanted to note that I’m not restricting I just eat a lot when I eat) and if you’re a snacker, snack on fruits and veggies. I usually snack on bell peppers and hummus, carrots, bananas, oranges, green beans. That’s in general what my days looks like. For more tips you can get Dr.Gregors daily dozen app and you can look through you tube for lots of whole food ideas. I know I enjoy making creative foods when I have the time like curries, pancakes, bean burgers, soups (if you’re into that), tofu scramble, tacos, oat cookies, (also forgot to mention if you like porridge or oat meal it’s a good option [I don’t know why but I just can’t take it down]), some stuffed potatoes, etc. For me the weight loss was always consistent but when I most lost weight was when I switched, when I cut oils, and recently I have stopped all eating before 7 pm. Also would like to note that my biggest meals are earlier in my day

[@jamiegosden2946]

I gave up smoking, drinking alcohol and became a vegan all in 1 day. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'll never go back now (8 month).

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

🥰🥰💕🤗

[@georgiarose1299]

Wow! Good for you... You should be so proud of yourself!

[@samgreeneggs8101]

Wow! I’m really pleased,for you. I’m on my second month of almost veganism. I will have free range eggs - not cos it’s healthy for me but it’s better for the chickens. I do eat fish occassionaly. So I’m not quite vegan and i have had a couple of times I ate butter recently. It was so,etching I never ever thought I would be willing to do and super easy in the beginning but I’m just starting to notice days where I’m finding it a bit hard. I’m not sure why but I think it’s mental not physical🤔. Unless I’m not eating as balanced as I should. Perhaps I’m missing something in my diet that I haven’t realised. It’s all really new to me so there’s much for me to learn. Maybe I wasn’t sick enough though I did often say I’m so sick of being sick! But I ha e a congenital heart defect that diet will not fix however it surely only help by taking added burdens off it.

[@jaea7262]

Fantastic

[@shannonmaeswartz5316]

That’s amazing, did it become easier to say no when you first made a true stand against it?

[@monikalybacka3914]

I jumped from carnivore diet to whole plant based diet, finally i feel full all the time, full of energy and finelt i am loosing weight without intermitent fasting or fasting at all! I love eating all that food 😊

[@melindaroop1346]

Good! For the average person, the carnivore diet is terrible.

[@aldinadasilva8009]

My boyfriend has been eating plant-based with me less than two weeks. His morning blood sugar has gone from 16 to 4. Been nagging, I mean, persuading him to try it for two years. Plants for the win!

[@OldManDave1960]

16 to 4?? What scale is that on?

[@BoogieBoogsForever]

You are patient. I hope he stuck to it.

[@glamwithjaylyn]

Im losing weight after changing to a vegan diet. I’ve been wanting to lose weight my whole life but I have sustained this and am super happy. She’s not wrong, give it a try.

[@anir8023]

Keto with IF

[@samgreeneggs8101]

@@anir8023 I did keto with intermittent fasting and lost the most weight I’d ever lost in my life in the fastest time I’d ever lost weight before. And I’ve lost weight on many different diets over the years and always lost faster than other people anyway in general. However my cholesterol didn’t improve but got worse and i already had bad cholesterol which was worrying my doctors since I Ha e a congenital heart condition. I loved the diet and i felt pretty good on it. But it wasn’t doing me any good at all. Then I rebounded and couldn’t control my eating. I gained back the 60 pounds I’d lost. I tried repeatedly to get back to keto and fasting but I just couldn’t do it. Now I’m trying vegan - something I never dreamed I would do.

[@cassball7]

I knew Michelle when she was a resident. She was such a wonderful person. So glad to see she’s using her education for good!

[@swisstrader]

I switched to vegan just as a fun one month challenge about 4 months ago. I did it more for health reasons and had no clue about the weight loss component. Four months late I dropped 20 pounds and lost my spare tire around my belly. Back to my college weight and stomach is freakin flat!! And it’s was just crazy easy!

[@sonja4164]

Nice!

[@booboobidou2100]

What did u eat??I gained weight when I turned vegeterian and then vegan.i often eat bread and pasta and I gained 20 pounds!

[@Jdjustsaying]

Keep it up for the animals. Watch Dominion💚🇦🇨

[@alexanderfamily5142]

That's great! Good on you😀

[@midiknight6404]

Boo Boobidou I’d minimise the bread and pasta and fill up on veggies, fruits, oatmeal, beans, lentils. Also go easy on nuts and seeds and try to avoid oil

[@SaveageQueen89]

Since I went vegan and eating Whole Foods, I watched myself deflate and loose 35lbs over six months time. I now get sick when I eat dairy or any type of meat,excluding eggs.My skin,hair and nails looks great,too.

[@abieshleman8313]

I have been eating maybe 90% plant based diet for 6 days and have already lost 5 pounds! So excited to continue on this journey!

[@clarevickers923]

That's awesome.. Well done x

[@suicune2001]

Good job! :)

[@jamiegosden2946]

I did the same. The weight loss was incredible. I've stuck with it also.

[@-moumou-]

Abi Eshleman how's it going?!

[@js8213]

I'm on my 7th day. My stomach isn't good. Bloating and gas. I don't know if I can stick with this

[@libralady0220]

Starting my WFPB journey today also! Freezer is FULL of frozen fruits and veggies. I have plenty of legumes, brown rice and quinoa and water. It's on!!! Let's go!!

[@sarahbridgemancomedy]

Good luck Libra Lady02! I'm starting today too 😀

[@libralady0220]

@@sarahbridgemancomedy Thank you and good luck on your journey also! 😊

[@Nobody-wo5mb]

How is the diet going?

[@alexanderfamily5142]

Good on you😀

[@sarahbridgemancomedy]

@@Nobody-wo5mb mines going well, I've lost 9lbs. I'd prefer a quicker weight loss but I have had some processed foods at the weekend. So from this week I'm attempting to not have processed food at all to speed it up hopefully.

[@eironhendrix]

I tried everyyything to lose weight. Intermittent fasting, eating salads, keto, super strict diets and i couls never get the weight off and keep it off. Keto actually also made me super sick. She was on one of the documentaries that made my family turn vegan-WFPB and i feel amazing im no longer having to count calories if im hungry i eat what i want until im full and im STILL LOSING WEIGHT and its not coming back!

[@stormysmom222]

I lost 70 lbs on a WFPB diet but recently I have stalled. My dear neughbor asked if it was bc I was eating too many carbs ,🤣🤣. Too cute

[@samgreeneggs8101]

Well the question was really smart because this woman in the video just said that to lose weight non starchy veg is needed and less of the legumes etc - carbs

[@Popoye-td1ci]

You can eat real whole starches(carbs) until you are satiated. Add veggies with it so that you dont binge due to the fiber and water in them.dr mcdougall suggest 3/4 plate starches and 1/4 veggies. Tats actually a lot of food to be satisfied when compared to standard dieting

[@taxoon]

Its really sad tho :/ Even my family members are brainwashed with this hogwash

[@littleladyisshe2968]

I completely agree with everything Michelle McMacken, MD the Director of Bellevue Hospital Weight Management Clinic said in this video. I am a woman who has lived with obesity and struggled all my life to drop weight. I yoyo dieted for years and I did not understand the effect that food I thought was good for you really had on your health. The reality of a wonderful plant based diet didn't hit me until I started watching documentaries and researching about it. I learned so much that I became a vegetarian and started eating a plant based diet vs eating crappy foods that I thought were ok to eat and the weight started falling off. In total over the years I have dropped 100 lbs but it was when I made the choice to be vegetarian that I felt so good and healthy and the rest of the weight stared to just come off.

[@naturalhulkster6246]

Funny how that works... What is healthy for the animals and planet is also healthy for the body.

[@Kiyarose3999]

Natural Hulkster Yes, Compassion is Holistic, 🌻✊🏽🌎✌🏽

[@MindVersusMisery]

...and prevents pandemics... Yaaay!!

[@Kiyarose3999]

MindVersusMisery hahaha, ok, yay! 🌎✊🏽🌻

[@leangroundbeef2322]

humans are omnivores.

[@sonja4164]

Indeed

[@the_veganblonde4342]

I have lost 45KG's on a vegan / plant-based diet. I feel and look good. Thank you PBN

[@lolopolo76]

How long did it take you

[@the_veganblonde4342]

@@lolopolo76 hi there 😊 just under 3 years and still keeping it off. 🍒🥑

[@anir8023]

@@the_veganblonde4342 so long 😱

[@anir8023]

@@Rusty69-er low fat diets lead to gallbladder stone issues

[@dominozback4158]

Plant based is truly the only true way to live and thrive!

[@aBatwoman]

Hopefully we can reduce plastic and resources too. Then I can leave earth happy.

[@suicune2001]

@@aBatwoman If people buy fruits and veggies then it's actually pretty easy to reduce plastics. I figured out that I don't need to put my food in those little plastic bags. I just put them in my cart. I'm going to wash them anyway so it's really not a big deal.

[@greyhnd001]

Its easy to wash dishes without oil as well.

[@suegraumann6369]

OH YES AMAZING!

[@5kqueen583]

Plus I don’t worry about cross contamination with prepping or worry about cooking to a safe temp.

[@anir8023]

And age fast plus clog ur gallbladder without oil to form stones 🤪

[@jeremyleonbarlow]

Yup the hardest dish to wash on a whole foods plant based diet is usually the bowl I make my quick oats in each morning. A couple of them always stick & I need to use a washcloth. Most of my dishes require little more than a good rinse with hot water.

[@Jk-hw4dy]

Giving up low carb to real Whole Foods was the best thing I ever did. Weight started dropping off, sleep was no ether and I’m getting more protein than I did under low carb.

[@suicune2001]

Good job!

[@bibibrin5035]

I did a 21 days vegan diet for fun. And to support young people, contributing to climate improvement. Now I can't stop. Delicious foods, tasty veggies, I am NEVER hungry!!! 😍😋💚

[@tanyas.9688]

I just watched this AGAIN, because it is THAT informative, balanced, reasonable. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@evelyneouellet1631]

She's amazing. I love how simple yet realistic her approach is.

[@LevelUpWellness]

Eat whole food plants, eat when your hungry, stop when your full. Never feel deprived and weight loss comes as side effect! 🍎🥦😄

[@swisstrader]

Arthritis to Athlete well said and same for me after only 4 months

[@primitiveprimate5529]

Same

[@Kiyarose3999]

Arthritis to Athlete Absolutely! weight loss as WF Vegan is a non issue!.

[@primitiveprimate5529]

I’ve lost 45 lbs in 3 1/2 months. You’re right a non-issue

[@nommh]

You may not know what your talking about...

[@darianrichter2797]

Thank you sooo much for sharing I'm currently starting my weight-loss Journey as a vegan , this couldn't of been posted at a better time 😊👏

[@swisstrader]

Darian Newman you will kill it as long as you don’t eat crap vegan food like chips or Oreos. The occasional behind burger is fine, but also not every day. Stick to whole plant foods.

[@Michajeru]

Excellent! However a word of warning - be careful to avoid unhealthy vegan foods such as many processed foods and oils. Just as the professor said, focus on whole plant-based foods.

[@primitiveprimate5529]

You’re going to feel great within days. Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to eat. Just remember 90% of your food is Whole Foods! Like the other comments here junk vegan is not healthy but you can indulge from time to time. You’ll notice you’ll favor the healthier option anyways. I’ve lost 40 lbs

[@primitiveprimate5529]

Oh and when you’re ready reduce oils as much as you can/want. That was another step. Just take your time. It is your journey

[@darianrichter2797]

@@swisstrader Thank you for your words of advice 😊

[@iris-2021]

I got motivated to change my diet one day when I brought some frozen shrimp out for dinner. I realized then that most of my freezer food was bad. So, I threw almost all of it out. Then, I attacked the fridge & pantry. I replaced the frozen with organic, whole fruits & vegetables. Stocked the fridge each week with greens & other fresh fruit & vegetables. Bought a lot of different whole, organic seeds, nuts, legumes & beans, in blue. Replaced pasta with zucchini spirals, spaghetti squash & butternut squash spirals. Celiac & lactose intolerance is in my family, so I replaced all my flours & dairy. In three months, I have lost 20 pounds, eliminated 3 medications, reduced another & have noticed a great increase in energy & attitude! And it all started with bad shrimp!

[@nataliesblog6961]

Thank you for well structured interview! I am on my plant based diet for a month and I feel great! I don't have cravings for sweets anymore as I eat enough carbs. I feel that plant based food fits my body better, it's more 'alive'. And I am at peace with my body, that's an amazing feeling!

[@mrt2124]

She is very "McDougall" with her examples i love it

[@janlovell809]

Started wfpb thanksgiving 2020. So far I have lost over 25 pounds! For the first time in my life I have experienced being satiated after eating.. Food taste absolutely delicious. So many health problems have been eliminated or at least getting much less severe. I am 72 years old and I got my spring back, or I got

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

What she says about diet being the primary weight-loss factor makes a great deal of sense. Exercise is important but diet is key.

[@Michajeru]

This is a very good video on healthy plant based eating. I would recommend this video to anyone concerned about their weight and general health.

[@juliavaoitamaevamareko4661]

İnteresting! Will power is not as effective as many claim it to be. For years, İ've been saying that it takes will power to transform but it's more so the environment - food inside my home, ppl that aren't supportive, and changing up morning routine.

[@dogan6070]

I'm having home made smoothy,with steamed broccoli, potato. Carrots. I love IT

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

Always chew your food till it's pulp in your mouth. You'll notice that it takes quite a bit of time and your total food intake will lessen. We stuff ourselves with a lot of food and end up eating a lot more than required by the time the stomach has a chance to signal it's full.

[@JaniceEadie]

I switched to a vegan diet 4 years ago for a 1 month challenge-wanted to clear up my eczema and acne and within 1 week my eczema went away and never came back! ..I decided to stay eating this way as I felt a lot better overall and found it pretty easy-I also did colonics and liver cleanses to help but I think for me it really was the dairy and eggs that flared my skin up...now occasionally I will have something with a little dairy if there are no other options but my eczema has never come back and I lost 7 inches off my waist!

[@suicune2001]

Amazing!! Good job!

[@sreece0928]

I totally agree about not needing the exercise for weight loss - been there done that.

[@howardthepomeranian8058]

Thanks for you input about carbs. Beans are full of carbs and I eat them more than anything for protein. The keto thing drives me insane. I couldn’t even consider it.

[@MR-qk6xt]

I have been eating plant-based WF for three weeks and have felt so good. I feel lean, I have lost weight, and my mood is better. Two days ago it was my birthday and I had two pieces of cake. I got a headache, felt bloated and had terrible gas pain. My body was reacting as though it was poisoned! I don’t even count calories anymore. I eat when I’m hungry and until I am satisfied. Just be careful about not eating too many nuts if you’re watching for weight gain. This is life-changing!

[@caspernomad9262]

Great information presented in a pleasing but not preaching way!!

[@universalsoldier2293]

Ugh, I'm going to have to keep relistening to this for a boost. Everyone in lockdown lost weight except me-I've plateaued for about 10 months even as a faithful WFPB vegan-and the comments were pretty savage about the efficacy of my "treehugger diet" compared to their keto during our first in-person meeting with industry peers. Tough to keep the faith when so much is built on image, but trudging forward.

[@drvincentesposito]

Very well put! Love the way she explains this in simple terms! Very well-done interview!

[@Indigoway]

I have never heard someone talk so much cool fresh and practical sense in my life. (sod the nutrient knowledge hit the correct foods!)

[@TheMarpalm]

Went “plant based” a month ago. Just had a physical- lowest blood pressure I have had in years.

[@drryanincemd]

I see such good results with my patients if they stick with it! def the way to go- y’all keep it up and share!

[@valeriehunt4685]

My partner and i took the advice of a buddy and looked up *2WeightLossFast. Com* . It’s the best weight loss program I’ve actually seen and gives immediate results to users. I have personally already decreased 14 lbs in less than the first week.?

[@LittleWaffle]

Thank you for this video. Informative, well put and not judgy !

[@damienabbott9805]

Thank you Dr Michelle and thank you PBN!!! Best nutritional advice ever!!!

[@joeblack4026]

20:40 one more thing Artificial Sweeteners has been showned to raise insulin which regulates how much calories are stored and how much cal are used.

[@suicune2001]

It has? One of my friends told me she uses artificial sweeteners because her doctor told her it doesn't raise insulin. She uses like 6 - 8 at a time too because I think she assumes she can have as many as she wants.

[@ArtyAntics]

suicune2001 yeah there was a recent study on it. It also does a number on the microbiome! I quit my 20yr addiction to diet cola after hearing about that study. Suddenly I started loosing weight again, my energy improved and the unexplained dizziness disappeared. I have wicked headaches and sugar cravings for weeks but I feel great now.

[@rizzleriz4457]

Easily the best, most informative and simplest weight-loss video I've seen so far. Thank you for sharing. Comments were super helpful too, especially @Primitive Primate..

[@AlternativeReality]

I have been struggling with this, so this video really popped up at the right moment.

[@jwmcneelyIII]

As usual, this is excellent content! I've lost 50 lbs on a WFPB diet, but I hit a wall and I still need to lose 50 lbs more. This is really helpful.

[@abhiamalsadia]

Hey Jim! Hows youre plant-based weight loss journey going now? Have you broke past your plateau? Here to help!

[@MsPants1632]

This was an excellent video to help me get excited about switching over to a plant based diet. It was organized well and very specific! Thanks for your hard work!!

[@suicune2001]

This video might also help as well as help prevent deficiencies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5_IpGCie6uDobM

[@JustPlaying2020]

Add flaxseeds to your meals it help with weight loss.

[@freemankathleen]

I just bought some. I will add to my oatmeal but where else??

[@leander8840]

@@freemankathleen sprinkle on salad

[@jeremyleonbarlow]

@@freemankathleen I add a tablespoon of ground flax seed to my chili everyday. Yup chil is an everyday meal. I love a good bean based vegetarian chili.

[@SOLSTICE-SISTER]

I began this way of eating because of major inflammation during peri-menopause but the side effects seem to be losing weight as people keep commenting on my weight loss, bonus!

[@katescott4049]

1 years ago i went fully plant based and overall i lost 15 pounds but i need to mention that at the beginning i was 147 lbs and now i weight 132 lbs

[@suicune2001]

Nice! I started a year ago and lost 45 pounds but I obviously had a lot more weight to lose. XD I still have a ways to go and it's now at the point where weight loss is slowing down.

[@katescott4049]

@@suicune2001 it's so fucking annoying when it's slowing down i remember at the beginning it felt like i was losing weight so easily

[@Smoove_J]

@@katescott4049 looks like you got a little discouraged there. I hope you’re doing well.

[@aleksandragiemza7015]

I'm starting my journey with WFPB way of eating and I'm super excited! 😊🤩😁

[@rae-geanlangenhoven4729]

How’s it been going?

[@lewisdampeer3430]

Thank you for making sense so many professionals cause more confusion but you did a great job of opening our eyes to the pitfalls of a plant base diet thank you very much

[@tanyas.9688]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you for posting!

[@noonmanji2086]

I was 59-60kg for 12 years after giving birth. Gave Keto a try 3 months, lost 3-4kg and when I came off it my weight bounced back more to 66-67kg! It's been 6-7months, low carb diet doesn't work. I hope starting plant based diet today will not only help with weight loss but it ll be a new way of balanced eating I can enjoy for life too. The restrictions doesn't work for a food lover like me! 🙏

[@Smoove_J]

Same story here. I dropped 30lbs on keto, and it came back so fast I was terrified. I’ve never had an uncontrollable appetite like that, and it was scary. Never again.

[@HairstylesbyCarol]

Thank you for this video, recently I had an awful, painful issue with my gut. I have no idea what the issue was, but it lasted 3 days. After that, I went plant-based because it was the worst experience ever! I have been plant-based for about 5or 6 days and I am never hungry, the food is delicious. haven't lost any weight, but I am doing it to keep my gut in check. thank you for explaining everything in plain language and without all the diet fads. this is sustainable and most importantly, I can do this without food restrictions.

[@bluesky973]

Gallbladder, maybe. If it hurts after a high fat meal, that’s your clue.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

I like her...she makes perfect common sense, & has an appealing voice.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

This video and others like it are really helpful. I've been on my journey...and I know why the weight hasn't come off....its the sweets.....I'll do ok for a few days..then BAM. Have to get back to what I was doing....homemade oatmeal and banana cookies....healthier choices than some of the ones I have been making.

[@gigiward1223]

David Hutchinson: I would love your recipe for oatmeal banana cookies! I’ll swap you my healthy flour, sugar, oil free banana pancake recipe made with oatmeal if you would like it. Even non vegans LOVE my pancakes! Ty, Gigi Ward, [e-mail]

[@GBRmond]

Wow great video, great content. I knew most of this, but was getting very serious about losing wait and eating more wholesome, so this video came at the perfect moment for me to remind me of the things i should focus on. Taking care of yourself is taking care of others and the planet. This is what people need, the logic of the benefits (physically as well as spiritually) of a plantbased diet.

[@MrLee4love]

I did that! I decided to feed my Pit Bull the meats in my Freezer starting in August, I was down to a couple of packs, but my son came to visit, but I don’t have a problem with eating meats or junk

[@greyhnd001]

lol my lunches and dinner are frequently have the same base food like quinoa, brown rice,lentils as well as whole wheat pasta or spaghetti squash.

[@melissaclay8335]

Dr McMacken is the most sensible on nutrition and weight loss I have ever heard. Thank you for this wonderful information.

[@milbadetbaez185]

I loved this interview, all the information I needed to hear. The way she presents her points how difficult it is and the reality of the challenges I have. I felt as if she was talking straight at me. Thank you.

[@1butterontoast]

Just started experimenting with plant based looking forward to feeling healthier 🤞🙏🏽

[@glorifyenjoy]

Such a great video and comments here! Losing weight currently with a largely plant-based diet. I feel wonderful and am looking forward to more great results!

[@septemberkozicki7264]

Dr. McMacken, your video was so informative. Speaking on #10 avoiding salt: I tend to run hyponatremic no matter what I do to increase dietary intake. I do not believe my salt intake is excessive, as I attempt to compensate. I am mindful to add liquid aminos, sea salt, kosher salt, or miso to my meal preps. (Last serum NA+ was 130...improvement from 128 without meds or loosing mental capacities while working full time in healthcare). I eat 100% vegan, 95%ish organic and unprocessed. Overall, not close to complying with a SAD. Last year at this time I weighed about 140-143 pounds (vegan, still eating oil and more processed foods). I now run between 118-124 (I am close, but no longer 5'7"). I do not use the plate method; however, I think it is a very helpful, useful visual and tool to weight loss and nutritious eating. Thanks for educating and sharing your knowledge.

[@shalleyah]

8kg 2 months 😊

[@suicune2001]

Awesome!!

[@shalleyah]

12 kg 3 months

[@jackiesibblis3793]

shalleyah what did you do

[@melissahyslop1324]

Has anyone experienced anemia from eating WFPB? I ate this way for 9 months, got Covid, then started adding more meat & dairy once I found out I was anemic. I don’t know what caused the anemia, but I would like to go back to wfpb as I know my sugar levels are terrible & my gut is super unhealthy.

[@terseandtiny1746]

I was anemic prior to going plant based and once I did, I was never anemic again. I make sure to eat beans, greens, some dark chocolate and other iron rock sources.

[@vegansbikefortheanimalsand6727]

Thank you PBN for this PSA! I really need this rn. ❤

[@TripleRoux]

Very calming, thank you! 🌱

[@elena737UwU]

This video is a gem 💚

[@dianeownby3696]

Great information thank you so much and I need lots more information I haven't started the plant-based diet yet but I am trying to get ready for it thank you so much God bless

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

Excellent explanation and so reasonable. I will be sharing. 🥬💗

[@HebaHosni]

One of the most informative and practical videos about weight loss

[@wordawakening-nutritionlin7984]

Dr. McMacken is so smart and sweet!

[@kristenmcween5244]

Thank you! This was a very informative video!

[@kainazgul4308]

Thank you for the advice, particularly on meal composition. I don't really like grains in general so my usual ratio is roughly 1/3 legumes and 2/3 cooked and raw veggies. I'll try to find a grain I like so I can try the 1/2 - 1/4 - 1/4 recommendation. Thanks again!

[@ingridrajithskysong5369]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I’ve been a vegetarian for a long time but this is answered a whole bunch of questions that I have had. I’m going to share this with other people and hopefully this will help educate them and help them move forward. Chock-full of great ideas helpful information and most of all, a deep abiding respect for everyone.

[@serenahilliard4514]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@Smoove_J]

2:40 Changing your environment is so important. I can’t have sweets in my house. I would get a six pack of candy bars to last the week, and they would be gone by the end of the day.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Fantastic video! Love the plant based diet! Thanks for posting and stay safe!

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

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[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Would you share how much Protien? Daily or Per meal? Thank you for this video! It was Very encouraging & made The Plant Based diet clearer. I knew alot of what you said but some how it helped to Hear you speak about It with your clarity! 🙂

[@suicune2001]

Protein isn't a problem as long as you're eating enough calories.

[@giulias.5104]

If you do the plate-division is quite easy. 😘

[@Punkyrooster6]

This Doc has a great attitude.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Yeah, I like that!

[@esbueno_cl3969]

Excellent guide and summary. Will add it to my patients must watch videos. Thanks 🙌🙌🙌

[@HealthyEmmie]

Amazing video. Thank you Michelle McMacken for making this helpful video and tips. It's very helpful tips for losing weight plant-based diet.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Thanks very much Dr. McMacken and PBN.

[@PinkieJoJo]

Eating this way is saving me money because if I have the choice of eating out or just waiting until I get home I choose eating at home so I can be sure of what goes in my mouth. I am spending more on grains and produce but it doesn’t equal to more than when I was eating meat (meat is very pricy). I am at the end of week 1 of 90% whole food plant based but I do have a small supply of vegan cheese and such as toppings. Before I’d eat cheese (non vegan) or other processed foods as half the meal (like crustless pizza and such).

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

That's awesome!

[@courtneycottage1986]

This is great advice and feels very true and honest.

[@ashleyburks4639]

Loved all the information here. Thankyou so very much for all the CORRECT info you gave/give

[@keeponwishin]

I enjoy the plant-based diet, but I’ll never go fully vegan for the fact I do not believe it’s healthy to obsess over food to an extreme extent. I also do not want to worry about taking extra vitamins everyday when I can eat a small slab of meat every couple days or so to get those nutrients. I’m also a fan of occasionally dining out with friends, and most restraunts don’t have many, if any, plant based food options.

[@joshuacandava9960]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@rigormortis3532]

I was planted based a few times. I was at my most healthy, I felt great. Then I went back to processed foods, eating meat, I gained 40lbs and now I feel absolutely miserable. I'm not much fun to be around now and I keep myself isolated from the world. Fun times. I dont know how to get off the addiction to meat, processed foods, and candy. Sweets are 8x more addictive than cocaine. Not sure how to heal it. Been trying for 30 years.

[@virginiandirangu1320]

@EyeCU 205 Just take it one day at a time instead of eliminating everything at once, reduce it over time. I'm having a hard time dropping meat as well but it's better than before now I eat meat about once a every two weeks. Being vegan is not about being perfect you just give it your best and you'll get there eventually

[@samwalker5744]

Chef AJ on Rich Roll. Check it out

[@suicune2001]

I started with being 100% plants at home and then I allowed myself to eat meat when out with friends. However, it sounds like you have the same problem I do: addiction. I don't smoke or drink or anything but food is my drug. Honestly, the quarantine helped me sooo much because I'm not around friends who would constantly try to get me to eat bad foods. It's especially easy if you live by yourself since you have 100% control over what goes into your house. Step 1: Take whatever junk is in your pantry and get rid of it. Throw it out. Step 2: Make a list of foods you are going to buy at the store. Having a meal plan is essential. Step 3: Tell yourself you're going to follow that list come hell or high water. I literally try not to look at any of the junk on my way to the produce section. I get there as quickly as I can. Step 4: Good recipes!! Seriously, I can't stress this enough. You have to enjoy what you're eating. If chocolate is your thing then you can add 100% dark cocoa powder to your oatmeal with fruits. Seriously, try adding cocoa powder with dark red cherries to your oatmeal. It might be jarring at first since you're probably used to a lot of sugar but give it a couple of attempts and see if it grows on you. This will sound crazy but I got some tea bags with peppermint and add that to my oatmeal with the chocolate. (I rip open the tea bag and just throw in the leaves right in there.) It tasted like a mint chocolate KitKat. You can also get a Nutribullet thing and make smoothies. It's pretty small compared to a blender (and so much easier to clean) so over-indulging is hard. You can add whatever frozen fruit you want with some plant-based milk. I also add the cocoa powder if I'm doing something like frozen cherries, blueberries, and blackberries. You can also do a simple one with just a frozen banana, plant-based milk, and chocolate and have a little chocolate shake. Spinach can be blended in and you won't even taste it. Another good thing to have is PB2. If you don't know what that is, it's basically peanuts that have had most of the fat removed. It comes in a little powder and you just add a little water to make it peanut butter. If I REALLY want something indulgent then I'll have some of that and have it with apples or celery. You can add cocoa to that as well and make a chocolate peanut butter thing. You also want to have healthy ways of eating traditionally bad foods. So something like cookies can be made simply by mushing up a banana and adding oats to it with whatever else you want. It'll be a pretty dry cookie but it's good and very healthy. Let me know if you need any help or recipe ideas. :)

[@milessharman8518]

I'm not trying to loose weight but I just wanna eat more healthy cuz recently I've just been eating junk food in quarantine lol ..yes I ate 5 cupcakes today 😂

[@cheezheadz3928]

Don't have them around. Can't eat whats not there.

[@ixxgxx]

Had to reset the template with a 6 day water fast first. now comfortable with not eating and small portions. cup of tofu a day and protein shake for 2 weeks post fast. Lost 38 lbs.

[@sharinglifewithyou.sharing5059]

This video was very helpful to me, thanks.

[@Srindal4657]

People need to accept that nutrition is complicated, really complicated. And it's that complicatedness that they should strive for

[@rosepeterson3124]

Thank you for this great video! I learnt so much and now I am beginning to look at carbs from another perspective (as I have been looking at them as literal enemies). However, I would like to add something to the video, regarding to lowering the salt intake. I agree that processed foods likely contain too much salt and they should be avoided at all costs, but from my Biology studies I know that iodine is essential even though if just only in small amount and the easiest way to get the idone intake is by using idosed salt. So, I don't think that salt itself should be avoided if it's consumed reasonably.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Use Himalayan sea salt. It has iron and a lot less impurities. Just my humble opinion!