Plate Building For Weight Loss And How To Work Through A Plateau // Plant Based/ The Starch Solution

[@lorie_g]

I don't mind hearing about the fifty fifty plate message over again as I believe this repetition has helped me really get it, and I have better put it into action each day. I have lost over twenty pounds and feel great. Thank you Kiki!

[@lorie_g]

@Purposely.Rooted You will! I am excited for you. I am 55 and have tried everything. I feel like I finally found the answer.

[@sandyallen1488]

I agree. Preloading with fat free veggie soup and then using the 50-50 plate is simple and something I can do. You’re an excellent teacher Kiki. Thank you.

[@YKKY]

This year is the year.... I am going to log my stats now, do the Starch Solution for 6 month without checking what is going on, just do it, eat healthy, drink enough water and my beloved green tea, sleep well, go back to meditation, workout as I used to, all step by step, slowly and gently, and after 6 months check my progress. Because I no longer want to focus on the weight, I am turning 40 in July, we are adopting a baba soon and I want to be healthy, strong, fit mama for this gorgeous bundle of joy as well as live for longer, much longer, for my family.

[@samosas2smores733]

More power to you!!

[@thlp6872]

Best of luck on mama hood and your fitness journey!!! I’m rooting for you!!!

[@YKKY]

@@thlp6872 Thank you so much!

[@thegillettefamily]

I agree with you I want to do the sand thing

[@christinebrush4399]

Thank you thank you Kiki. I am 75, on NO meds other than for vertigo occasionally. From Nov 7th to December 17 2021 I lost 12 pounds. Cholesterol was normal, sugars normal B12 normal, in fact all bloodwork normal. Then we got locked down again here in Ontario and I deviated from the starch solution over Christmas. It didn't take long for me to gain a couple of pounds, but today is the day I straighten myself up and here you are on my you tube to help me again. I have your book, so no excuse, but i am a visual learner and that's what your videos give me. I cant thank you enough. Blessings to you and your family from North bay Ontario.

[@draganamancic9896]

Good job! Congratulations!

[@christinebrush4399]

@@draganamancic9896 :):)

[@allysontetreault3651]

Amazing ❤

[@PlantifulKiki]

Yay Christine!! you are doing amazing!!! Readjusting course is what life is about....you are doing great!

[@christinebrush4399]

@@allysontetreault3651 :))

[@jessicaskok]

Have you ever thought of doing a retreat for us to attend? It would be so cool to meet you, listen to you talk, have meals the 50/50 way, exercise together, and just bind together as a community of positive aspiration.

[@kelseyemerson4032]

I love this idea!

[@beckiingawanup8130]

I'm so game! We can listen to before & after stories. People who are beginning the whole food plant based, plateaus etc...xlnt idea! Would to c mnt Colorado!

[@Jen.shack93]

One thing I also noticed is that just by switching to healthier foods, my hunger levels immediately reduced. It’s like my body was finally getting the nutrition it needed and would let me know when it was good, whereas previously my body was always craving the nutrients it needed

[@arcturianoracle784]

big facts 👏

[@kaylapayne1427]

I love hearing you talk about the 50/50 plate over and over because it helps me not fall off track and it really drills it into my brain to the point where I can hear you talking about it when I’m getting my food to eat lol 😂. Thank you for educating me on how to live a healthier life.

[@XenoJennifer]

I've been eating clean vegan food, following your recipes and tips, and I've lost 7 pounds in a little over a week! This is AWESOME! I'm definitely going to continue on this path. Thank you so much for sharing simple and effective information for people FOR FREE! 😊 I'm going to purchase your weightloss plan as well ❤

[@SuccessfullyWorld]

You have created very detail programs to really help people. Most dieticians won’t even bother and they charge about $300 an hour. There is tremendous value to share your knowledge, your time and all of your experience that saves a lot of trial and error to people. The comment below of $53 a month is practically an intent of robbery and assault to all of your hard work. Keep growing your business, you are doing something fantastic and changing the lives of people.

[@karenburns963]

Thanks Kiki! Would love more vegetable soup recipes for pre-loading vs. soups for meals....

[@summerkoenig3412]

I’ve managed to keep off 10 pounds from the program. I love the community part of it. The food is simple to make as well. Thanks Kiki

[@sandramansbridge6855]

I have been watching you for a while now…. And I just super like you😍 I feel like you are so genuine and truly want to help others accomplish what you have!!! Way to go for being so real yet so awesome ❣️

[@alexandrakunz8495]

Happy New Year Kiki!! Your definition of satiety is right on. I could never feel full eating 5 “dibby-dabs” of food on my plate; love your vegetable and fruit gardens…also your immersion in nature with family; nature can give us so much power and resilience to stay strong and feel loved and replenished so add this to your list/routine for nourishment. You are a blessing in all our lives. PEACE LOVE JOY ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sandrafernandes6465]

Ok I hear you. Will start with non starch veg first. Love the buffet reasoning. Brilliant video

[@tracielatham8415]

I just bought your ebook and it looks amazing! You and high carb Hannah are 2 of my favorite recipe creators and you guys have produced an amazing book. Thanks so much!

[@JoywithPlants]

Love how simple you explain this way of eating! Have learned so much from you 😄

[@gils1930]

Thank you Kiki. I needed this reminder on the 50/50 plates.

[@leahvincerouse]

Joined the program last year. And have fallen off the rails over 2021. Especially over the Christmas holidays. I know it’s from eating the processed foods. Emotional eating is real! Well here we are. I gained a whopping 8 lbs 😣 I hear you and Hannah in my head and I’m back! Perfect timing for this video Kiki! 🤗❤️

[@christinebrush4399]

You are not alone Leah. You can see I did the same from my comment. It sure was perfect timing to hear from Kiki this morning. I bet there are dozens more with the same experience who just didn't comment. We will get back on track together. :)

[@leahvincerouse]

@@christinebrush4399 🤗❤️

[@jebradley25]

I just ordered Plantifully Lean and love it! Great info and beautiful photos. I was wondering if you would do another 'weekly food prep' video. I find those very helpful.

[@emilyblake2268]

Now I’m looking forward to making a soup!!!! 💕

[@paulairanilom1830]

Love your videos Kiki, very helpfull 💓 tienes pensado hacer videos en español? Siento que no hay tantos canales acerca de wfpb en este idioma y realmente la comunidad latina lo necesita 🙌🙌

[@lorileeharrison461]

Great summary and in order to sustain this lifestyle, your motto of keeping it simple is so helpful and real! Thank you for all these reminders. You have been such a positive influence for me.

[@ricebowl3]

Thanks for all you do Kiki, love your high quality content

[@Raddiebaddie]

I miss your long form videos ❤

[@nesshnessh1]

Thank goodness I came across your video today. I'm trying to go more plant based & I'm so overwhelmed

[@courtkay]

Can you do a video of a weeks worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner please?

[@PlantifulKiki]

so i have tons of videos in my weight loss play list that are full days of meals for weight loss:)

[@mramirez5239]

I'd like to hear what you did and do for exercise.

[@VintagePrincess27]

Thank You Kiki 💕 Happy Healthy New Year to You & Your Family ❤️

[@keepingupwithlife1991]

I love the music in this intro! Kiki is it available anywhere to stream? I have it stuck in my head! Anyone happen to know?

[@karenlabordus227]

Thank you for the constant motivation!!

[@ENEMA_AND_YOGA_CHANNEL]

I love the plate building. I also use yoga enemas and yoga as part of my weight loss program.

[@meganginger3791]

Enemas are the best!!!!

[@ENEMA_AND_YOGA_CHANNEL]

@@meganginger3791 I think they are the best also. I started doing enemas and yoga when i was 13 in 1995 for detoxing, fitness, health, wellness, illnesses, pain relief, weight loss, clear glowing skin and fertility boosting just to name a few. My channel is based on my personal experiences using enemas and yoga. Please feel free to ask me any questions or if you just want to chat.

[@miriamo5427]

Happy New Year Kiki to you and your family 🎉

[@ErikaJayne1267]

I eat plant based plus fish occasionally. It’s been 5 years and I’m bloated all the time! I don’t need to lose any weight because I’ve maintained my 65lbs weight loss for almost 15 years! Yay! Can you help with all the gas from the veggies and beans 😫

[@AP-yi3yu]

Hey! I’d recommend you dill capsules as well as turmeric ones, you can get them off Amazon. They do miracles when it comes to bloating and gut health in general! :))

[@karenandrews4224]

Sounds like you could reduce beans and add avocado and non/raw cooked veggies like squash that aren’t as hard on the system

[@gottagit8772]

KiKi, As a nod to the new year and new beginnings, how about some photos of your life as a teen , and as a young adult, and how your weight issues crept up on you?

[@abbystone5738]

Thanks Kiki! Happy New Year!❤️

[@jessicataylor5422]

Love all of your videos, such and inspiration. Happy New Year!

[@walzanonato]

Love your videos, Kiki. I struggle a bit with preparing food to bring to the office without compromising the freshness. Or many containers. Can you make a video on that? I’m sure more of us will benefit of it :)

[@emilyblake2268]

I second this!! I work 12 hour shifts; breakfast, lunch, dinner all at work. It’s hard to prep for my 3 days in a row and I end up ordering out for convenience 😭.

[@lauralong6695]

This is Dr John McDougall’s diet from his book The Starch Solution. A 12 day program is offered online free through his website It’s his life’s work.

[@tammyanders4672]

Exactly... I just found out the cost of her program....wow.

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

Thanks Kiki. Haven't listened in awhile, this revisit of the calorie density principles was great, we can't hear it too much. Love how you've evolved and stayed true to your message. Even if people have to supplement with small amounts of animal protein, a little higher whole plant fats, etc, the 50/50 plate is really a gold standard for all humans, IMO. God's blessings everyone in this new year-God get's the victory!!

[@CastledarkDweller27]

There is NO REASON why people should "have to supplement with small amounts of animal protein" when they're eating the way Kiki suggests. NONE.

[@dg8828]

Thanks for an inspiring start to the New Year!!

[@carlacookie808]

I’m starting your program. I don’t have a lot of weight to loose. Your body is perfectly proportioned. Your 5’3 I’m 5’10 I do work out been doing it for years but all of a sudden I’m losing all of my muscle my problem is around my middle with hanging skin that’s why I’m doing your program I do believe in what your doing. Please tell me what brand your stepper watch is? Thank You

[@kiraperez2687]

Love the seater ?? Can u send link ? Thanks 😊 happy new year and thank you for all you do !

[@patricia-actuallyican.]

I just made the vegan herbed cheese log and it is fantastic. What are you using to make this smooth. I nearly burned up my Vitamix making it. But I confess to not soaking my cashews first. What appliance can make this with ease?

[@joanmichaelson2717]

What size is the plate?

[@Jenekks]

This is awesome and much needed motivation! Do you have any weekly meal prep/menu plan videos in the works?

[@gablejr6]

Thanks so much for these videos! They are SO helpful as I start out this way of life 💚

[@PlantifulKiki]

You are so welcome!

[@meganginger3791]

Happy NY Kiki🎉💜🎉 Love your content, you always inspire me😘

[@PlantifulKiki]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jno9918]

Do you have a recipe for a vegetable soup? Thanks!

[@brendasullivan4095]

Happy new year to you and your family 🌝🌱

[@PlantifulKiki]

Thank you

[@tammy1426]

I really love your recipes, would you recommend this type of eating for someone that isn’t looking to lose weight? But just wants to eat delicious food?

[@nancydarcy3189]

Will you talk about Dr. McDougall’s passing away?

[@garysantucci1602]

Where is your sweater from?!

[@mstaahirah]

Hi Kiki I just purchased your 28 days weight loss program and super excited to start it. Im just a little nervous because I’ve always been calorie conscious even though I haven’t been exercising much at all lately. Any advice and also what type of workout do you personally like to do in combination with a diet like this?

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

Really well explained, thank you!

[@RenaWren]

Thank you, Kiki!!!! Where is your sweater from?

[@danastthzn3742]

Hi Kiki, I love your channel. I checked it out a couple weeks ago. A few months ago I was diagnosed with slow gastric emptying. Do you think this method will help my problem? Other tests are planned this month. I just want to make it a little easier for myself and for my mental health. Thank you!

[@VariationsOnASeam]

Happy New Year, Kiki. For the pre-loading soup, should it consist of non-starchy veggies only? I have been living a HCLF lifestyle for a couple of years and am at a plateau. I make a starch solution-friendly soup every few days but I add potatoes and/or beans which I'm sure is fine for maintenance. But I'm curious if the soup for preloading needs to be even less calorie dense. I suspect it does. Thank you!

[@PlantifulKiki]

Yes for weight loss i would stick to a soup full of non-starchy veggies:)

[@daniellebraga2880]

What is “preloading?”

[@VariationsOnASeam]

@@daniellebraga2880 Kiki explains in the video.

[@CastledarkDweller27]

@@daniellebraga2880 watch it again.

[@lissal98]

@@daniellebraga2880 Watch starting at 13:27 to find out what Preloading is.

[@oliviafagin293]

Would you consider reverse dieting now that you've lost the weight?

[@chefemi3118]

Happy new year Kiki, I’m Trying to see how much the program yes but I can’t find the price can you please let us now I am very interested in purchasing it

[@gillianandstephen6973]

Can I ask what would be your favourite pre loading soup recipe please, and are you able to link the recipe at all?

[@PlantifulKiki]

My absolute favorite is my creamy hungarian mushroom soup! But the salad and soup section of my website is full of recipes for you to choose from. for weight loss focus on soups full of non starchy veggies. plantifulkiki.com/hungarian-mushroom-soup/

[@christinebrush4399]

@@PlantifulKiki I can attest that this mushroom soup is fantastic.

[@gillianandstephen6973]

@@PlantifulKiki thank you so much.

[@VEGANLIFE-lh4fx]

thanks for sharing...

[@a.maya12]

Thanks. Ideas women age groups? Age and starches!! When you are over 40....over 50...

[@tammyanders4672]

I lost 180 lbs on a wfpb diet 8 years ago and until recently I have kept it off. I have had a lot of hard life changes in the last 2 years and have gained between 20 and 30 pounds back. I need to regroup and get back on it. I thought that I would try the eat more weigh less program. Even though I know all the principles of the high carb low-fat plant-based weight loss thing I figured that having support would help. Holy crap... $53 a month? And that is half off? Lmao... Eating healthy and organic is expensive enough. Wow...just wow. I am not sure what price I expected but that is steep. Love you Kiki but wow.

[@natashahill7373]

I notice you weight lift. Do you focus more on protein sources to show muscle definition or do you find the starch solution 50/50 is all you need?

[@PlantifulKiki]

I do weight lift and I don't focus more on protein at all, I eat the same way and still use the 50/50 plate:)

[@natashahill7373]

@@PlantifulKiki thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

[@stellasrvadventures483]

If you have to loose 40lbs could I still loose weight using cashews for my sauces?

[@mowthpeece1]

I am stuck 15lbs from goal weight. I lift and want to maintain muscle. I don't know what to do, nothing will budge it. Any suggestions?

[@karenandrews4224]

I was stuck too then switched to Omar method plus one small snack and I added lean protein -

[@karenandrews4224]

Omad- method

[@believing24.t.7correctly]

Tell the truth sister!👌👊💪💚🥦🧄🥔🤗

[@deborahcole1400]

I ordered your first volume cook book lean and it said if I bought it between November and December it would be free in my account. I don’t see it and it wants to charge me 15. Thank you

[@carlajilek8310]

I live south of Denver. Not sure where you live but hope not near the fires.

[@alynawatersmusic]

She’s closer to the mountains if I remember correctly. I’m in Superior. It’s terrible seeing the devastation. We are so lucky our house didn’t burn but we have friends who did and it came so close. We just got heat today. Still no potable water, not even safe enough to wash our hands. No internet. And we have it better that many. 😰

[@alynawatersmusic]

She’s closer to the mountains if I remember correctly. I’m in Superior. It’s terrible seeing the devastation. We are so lucky our house didn’t burn but we have friends who did and it came so close. We just got heat today. Still no potable water, not even safe enough to wash our hands. No internet. And we have it better that many. 😰

[@carlajilek8310]

Have prayed for all. Still two people missing is what our news reported tonight. Horrible!

[@alynawatersmusic]

@@carlajilek8310, yup. It’s incredibly sad. I hope the families can get closure.

[@miryamkoch7993]

Will eating all the starch work for me who has just been diagnosed at 65 with PCOS & prediabetes?

[@tammyanders4672]

Yes... I lost 180 lbs and have the same issues. Read Dr. John McDougal's books. He addresses diabetes, pre-diabetes and the glycemic index.

[@footballchica026]

yes, I have pcos and lost almost 120 lbs on starch solution and most of my symptoms have resolved

[@miryamkoch7993]

@@footballchica026 I also have been diagnosed with lipidema...I "imagine" it would work for that as well....please G-d. I am in my 60s so everything takes more time.

[@footballchica026]

@@miryamkoch7993 I had never heard of it but just looked it up and wonder if a lot of us with pcos have it too. that seems to be our "fat pattern." those are the areas I struggle with most and stubborn fat likes to hang on. I've lost a lot of weight but those are still problems areas, sadly. I still have a stomach that looks lumpy, along with upper thighs. I do weight lifting and strenght training to smooth it out and it helps but I don't know that it'll ever go away

[@boopme100]

Where is your cilantro dressing

[@rivkabenaroch1133]

Hi everyone . At my last few pounds . So.... can I add a starch to my preloading soup like potatoes or lentils or does it have to be just vegetables

[@CastledarkDweller27]

up above, similar question is asked. Kiki replied: just nonstarchy veges in the preloading soup.

[@daniellebraga2880]

I’m 2 weeks post partum and exclusively breast feeding. Is there 50/50 poster method okay to use to be able to keep my milk supply and still lose weight? Or would it be better to just follow the FOK original method first? I haven’t been able to find much information regarding being PP and using FOK method online. Thanks Kiki!

[@mallorycrain6965]

As a vegan mama who breastfed my son for 3 years, I would say to avoid worrying about weight loss for awhile. Your focus should be on eating lots of whole foods making sure to eat a lot of calories to establish a really good supply. I find once the baby starts eating some solids you can start to reduce your caloric intake, as long as your supply does not start to go down. Congrats mama on your new baby!!!

[@CastledarkDweller27]

i get that PP must be post partum? but cant for the life of me work out what FOK means? : )

[@pda2836]

@@CastledarkDweller27 Forks Over Knives :)

[@CastledarkDweller27]

@@pda2836 oh geez dur. sorry bout that : )

[@daniellebraga2880]

@@CastledarkDweller27 Forks Over Knives

[@ericadgueho_mama_art954]

💚💚💚

[@michelleachille5757]

I will like to buy the books, not the ebook

[@tracym6784]

Kiki compound plural possessive would be Hannah’s and my program or my and Hannah’s program. I know it sounds weird but it’s right. It’s been bugging me, I had to say it😬

[@tammyanders4672]

Seriously?

[@tracym6784]

@@tammyanders4672 yep! It’s been bugging her too. Unsolicited advice but no offense intended. Hopefully she took it the right way

[@Victoria-dz1jz]

Hi, Kiki, I have been watching you for a while as you have built your channel. You are beautiful and have a beautiful family. I can see that eating a low, or no, fat diet devoid of animal products has helped you lose weight. It is easy to see why you would conclude that you should remain on this diet since it appears to have benefitted you so much. But please give it more thought. A vegan diet is a cleansing diet. It can definitely help you lose weight, but eventually the deficiencies creep up on you. Please take a look at the channel 'Vegan Deterioration.' While she is not always right, she shows many undeniable examples of the damage long term veganism does to people. It is not animal fat (in the right amounts) in itself that causes weight gain, it is refined and alterated food. A healthy amount of fat is needed for every function of the body, as well as beauty. Please don't let your beauty be sacrificed. Because some is good, doesn't mean more is better.

[@EstellaLynn]

Animal fats and cholesterol ended up leading to me having my gallbladder removed and nearly dieing in my 20s. And I ate very little animal products compared to the average person. No amount is a healthy amount. Switching to a vegan diet literally saved me from needing emergency surgery. It reversed my inflammation so rapidly, I was able to get a scheduled and less invasive operation. It stopped me from having gallbladder attacks and throwing up daily in a matter of a few DAYS. It's the ONLY diet that cures and reverses heart disease and diabetes. I'm sorry, but your channel you're watching is giving you 💩 information.