Starting Again, Again

So many of us are starting again after being successful and then regaining some or all of their weight. Here is what I have learned about restarting and how I am finding success with starting over again, once again.

[@l.j.2043]

I hope you haven't given up on this channel Heather...the videos are just too few and not often...miss the old channel.

[@MrsAloha1959]

Love you Heather. I've been hoping you'd return, because you are a bright light of LOVE in this world. People need what you have to say.

[@ziggy33399]

Truth spoken there . I feel the same way. My life seems to depend on it…..this woman has made a measurable difference in my life! So happy you’re back, HEATHER, truly. ❤hug.

[@hostadaze]

I came back to see if there was anything new. I miss your smiling face and inspirational words!

[@Ann-vb7or]

Happy New Year! May you be well. Could you please do an update? You are missed.

[@tishamonroe7418]

yes, starting again here too!

[@wfpbprincess]

Thinking about you and hoping you are ok. 💗

[@sunshinepie566]

Great words of encouragement, Heather. Everything you said is so true. Blessings!

[@cathysalmost605]

Miss you Heather praying all is well🙏♥️I'm turning 62 this year working full time and not doing so well,I was plant based for several years and did well but now I'm just not putting in the time to eat healthy I miss you I'm not going to give up I will keep trying thank you for all the videos and time you have it helped so much♥️♥️

[@SunVegan]

Thank you for coming back and sharing your journey with us. I value your wisdom and insite.

[@jeanneaske]

You always make me smile when you show up. You are so real when you speak; I can relate. You are a friend, keep moving forward and never stop posting. Friend from Brainerd MN.

[@suzisimmons8578]

Love you Heather! Proud of you and so happy to see your beautiful smile again!

[@robertaphillip2084]

Hi, hope you are doing okay, happy new year to you and your family! Remember one day at a time

[@ifyourehappyandyouknowit2235]

Heather, you are awesome!! I followed you down the scale, losing all the weight and going from morbidly obese to getting to my goal of a norman bmi about a month after you hit yours. Then I followed you right back up the scale. I was so full of shame that I didn’t want to show my face in public. I am working on my mental health and I love your advice on picking one thing. I’ve been about 65% at getting to the gym 6 days a week. I’m going to focus on getting to 90%. I have also given myself permission to just do what I can do when my body rebels (plantar fasciitis is it’s latest protest). So I go to the gym and do arms instead of throwing in the towel. Thanks for inspiring me then and now. ❤

[@joaniealiventi3010]

Thank you Heather! I appreciate you and your message. ❤

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

Hi Heather Just watched your video with chef AJ from a year ago, regarding relapsing. As someone who has done this myself many times over the years i know how hard it can be, and hope youre doing really well. You deserve only the best things to happen to you. Much love ❤️

[@shelleyclarke9325]

The thing that most impresses me about you is how you keep trying, and publicly, no less! I have to search for you every so often with my fingers crossed that you’re getting it together. It gives me hope for myself.

[@marybarela4986]

So glad you are back. I too suffer from weight ups and downs and the shame that goes along with no consistently staying fully plant based sos free. But persistence is the key. I’m not giving up. Love that you are back and still helping those of us who need support. Love ya girl!

[@katrinahameed1424]

Welcome back,we missed you. You're not alone, I too need to start over. Your Philly Connection

[@paulawhite8674]

You are so genuine and honest. I really love to hear from you! Have missed your conversations. We all are trying To make behavior changes. Some days are better than others. My mental health had been shaky this last year too!! Kudos to us for trying every day!

[@amyorramonperalta5428]

Hi Heather, we love you. ❤ Will continue to periodically check in 🙂

[@rosabella4440]

Hope all is well! ❤️❤️

[@ziggy33399]

All I seem to crave is noodles, mashed potatoes, gravy (hot), and hot casseroles (with noodles). I like spaghetti…only with noodles. I like ketchup but never like tomatoes. Like brown rice, Bulgar wheat w/ onions & tamari sauce or sweet & sour sauce & some vegetables. I crave donuts glazed & almond croissants when i wake up. I’m too fat to exercise and have bone cancer ( metastatic breast cancer to spine, hips, sacrum & sternum). I beat it once with you…but fell WAY off my wagon. Struggling to give it one more shot. Hang in there! ❤you. ~ no matter how it’s going…just for you either way.

[@angelarose6602]

Thank you ❤

[@rosabella4440]

Happy new year! ❤

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

Dealing with our weight gains and mental health is just as important to talk about as weight loss. Many of us, maybe most of us, gain it back. I have done that all my life. I'm managing to eat mostly whole plant foods now, but I'm eating too many calories and not losing weight. I haven't been thin since 1982. Just keeping a healthy mental attitude while I keep trying to lose weight is truly remarkable, right?

[@atomic_poppy]

Really wish you’d come back. Sure miss you.

[@carmenotto5836]

Dear Heather, a big hug from Germany for you! I love your honesty and that you share your experiences. My new way after many years of restrictive diets and also after trying to be "perfect" in clean eating: Beeing good to me🙂. I had always been so hard to me, been my hardest critic. Now I try to be my best supporter 🙂 You are such a wonderful person: every part of you: body mind and soul deserve to be loved. By others and by yourself. I wish you all the best. Great that you did your trip to Costa Rica1 You deserve all the best and if not you, who else could give it to you as often and as consistently? I hope, my English is not too bad and you can understand, what I am writing . Liebe Grüße Carmen

[@Vat2014]

Spot on! Love you Heather.

[@kw9995]

Missing you, and prayers for return when you're ready

[@Andria800]

Hope you come back on soon!

[@jennoonan4572]

Thank you again Heather! Love that you are back to posting and I'm with you all the way. Also lost when you did and gained back all plus some. Ready to start again with you on WIW!!!

[@natver08]

Thank you Heather, it is so good to hear from you! You have great insights and a lot of experience like most of us struggling with consistency.

[@cherylthomas5350]

So happy I found your channel..I’ve gained like 50 plus in the last six months from carnivore diet

[@elizabethcowles6856]

Love you Heather, I have missed you, loved your advice and outlooks. I am struggling to get back to basics, not easy. Good luck to you x❤

[@kimconry8382]

Hi Heather I so appreciate you and thank you for all you do for us. God bless and keep you!!

[@debby5110]

So glad you’re back!! 😃Yay!! 👏🏻 ❤️👋

[@Oldbroad1]

I have about 100 subscriptions here on KZbin, but yours is the only one I have set up for notifications. I keep waiting for the bell to ring, Heather!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mdjones35]

She posted in her FaceBook group last week that she would be shutting this channel down very soon.

[@cilantro3992]

​@@mdjones35 Hi, did she say why pls?

[@StancyInTheCity]

Please keep going with your content if it works for you. It inspires people, and we are all human, we experience ups and downs, and it’s how we handle them that matters. Your story matters, regardless of what your weight happens to be.

[@helensullivan918]

I am so happy to see you back!! I wish you the best!!!

[@FreshJoy29]

Like the others I search you out to see if you put out a new vid... hope you r doing well... still over here trying this wfpb too

[@ev1174]

Hope you’re doing ok Heather…

[@florencemarsan4811]

Excellent analogy!!!

[@bella7565]

so good to hear from you Heather.

[@debmoore3980]

Love the rocket story analogy. And that it takes so much more effort to be in ‘resistance’ mode... than to actually move forward... ThankYOU

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

So glad you are back. ❤

[@marciahess8262]

Thank you Heather, you are an inspiration ❤

[@jajajajaja357]

Love you Heather! Hugs from Italy! You are amazing. Fullstop.

[@chevypreps6417]

Oh no.......I just watched your split pea soup video that you uploaded 7 years ago. I haven't made the soup yet..........I will soon. But you looked great in that video. I hope you can get back on track.

[@user-qp6ye9ss8p]

Good to see you back. ❤

[@gaBetibu]

. . . so glad to see you again...I was really inspired by your wisdom near the end, "It's much easier to go TOWARDS something than to RESIST something..." . . . so helpful...God Bless...🥰

[@paruvo9968]

So good to see you!

[@deborahosorio553]

I have been having to start over almost daily lately. I May have chosen the wrong time to begin again, but I am afraid that if I don’t get a grip, I will begin to gain again, which will have real consequences for my health. It is a slippery slope.

[@myggggeneration]

Deborrah - I think the expression "wrong time" is unfortunate. It just means it may be more difficult, but not wrong --- it's the best you can do under the circumstances. After all, once it's clear there's a problem, it makes sense to re-evaluate and adjust the goals. I agree with your trajectory -- don't give up, just change the route to one that is a better fit, and feels good 🙂

[@jcsmith7898]

Hi Heather! You have full support from me wherever you are on this journey ❤

[@DianneRawGirl]

Heather ,Since Mike Retired in Early February this year we were home for 6 weeks eating was really good over all. My brother in law here in Wa state needed my hubby Mikes help with cabinet making so we came here back is Mid April staying until Oct 5th.Thats 6 months( ready to get back home)I'm telling you this because I was PISSED at myself after having little exercise.BUT what I did here was did a 40 day juice feast mostly green juices and man I am so so proud in myself . Anyhow this ended a few weeks ago, Dr McDougall -Chef AJ is a good way to be good for sure,but after I get back to AZ in Oct ,I'm going to clean up and juice to redo my Mind and get back to what makes me my best me. WFPB we know is so so good. Happy to see ya girl, really!!

[@prettygirlsmom9567]

I really like your top/dress. That color is lovely on you 😍

[@kkrall8611]

Dear Heather, while you werent posting at youtube i read gin stephens book fast, feast, repeat. And it helped me sooo much to get healthy, and lose some weight. I realy realy recomend her books or free podcast. ❤

[@lisabourque1321]

Happy to see you❤

[@sandracarli1110]

One of my neighbours is looking great. He told me that he quit drinking. He lost a lot of weight just because he stopped buying alcohol. I found that amazing, also because alcohol affects the brain in such a way that it's very difficult to stop getting back to it. I guess, we all have triggers that push us to choose something which harms us. Some eat because they are bored, some because they are anxious, some because they are depressed, some because they don't feel loved etc. Once the trigger is gone, we resume health. Because of all this, it's important to be prepared. I try to do my best. In a presentation, Dr Klaper explained that people can't lose weight when: ... they eat oils with high carbohydrate foods (refined), dried fruits and nuts, flour products (refined), dairy products and or they eat late at night. I've noticed that consuming wholemeal waffles and potatoes is good for me. The waffles are easy to prepare, crunchy and satisfying. Thanks to them I get more B vitamins and iron. I checked with Cronometer. Potatoes also contain iron and are satisfying. I eat both with salads, veggies, soups or tomatoes. I've been eating a great soup lately (the 'throw all the veggies in one pot' kind of thing). I keep the batter for the waffles in the fridge. It lasts for 2-3 days. My waffle machine is good, I don't need oil to brush it. I also make potato waffles (again, the batter can be stored in the fridge) instead of eating potato chips. I love the ranch dressing by Tami (Nutmeg Notebook), which also keeps for 3-4 days. If anybody needs the recipes, I'll gladly share them. I found out that I love radicchio as is so, when I don't feel like making a salad, I munch on it and make sure I have 2 carrots as well. Without them, I could see with Cronometer that I wouldn't have enough vitamin A. (Or cooking them in the soup is also something I do). I've tried eating some particular home made sweets when I felt like having a dessert and it worked for me. I made some chocolates with dates (by Healthyveganeating) and lemon energy balls (by an Italian nutritionist). I didn't feel like eating more than 1-2 (a miracle, right?) and felt satisfied. Not grazing and not eating after 6 pm has helped me a lot. I concentrate more on work to reduce anxiety ('Just do it!') and have all prepared to nourish myself. True, sometimes something throws us back but if we choose healthy nourishing foods and good habits, we are back on track. I do believe that our health must have priority over all the rest. We can't wait to feel in the right mood. We must be prepared in advance and stay strong despite everything that happens to us. All the best to all of you! ❤🧡💛💚💜💕

[@Elizabeth-dg8dn]

Could you share your waffle recipe?

[@sandracarli1110]

@@Elizabeth-dg8dn Hi! Here is the recipe of my buckwheat - oat waffles. The measurements are mostly in grams. If you need the American measurements in cups, I can gladly measure the ingredients the next time I make the waffles and post the the recipe again. Dry ingredients: 250 g buckwheat flour, 50 g oatmeal, 2 1/2 tsp cream of tartar or baking powder. Wet ingredients: 3 heaping tbsp ground flaxseeds, 250 ml plant-based milk 200 ml water ½ tsp salt Let the batter rest for 30 min. and then brush your waffle iron with some oil, use 2-3 tbsp of batter for each waffle and don't open the lid for 8 min. to be sure it will be crunchy. :)

[@Elizabeth-dg8dn]

@@sandracarli1110 Thank you very much!

[@Elizabeth-dg8dn]

@@sandracarli1110 Are the rolled oats left whole or ground to flour first?

[@joletteday11]

I truly understand the situation. For me, life is always going to have challenging situations, so I really want to learn how to cope with those times without turning to food for solace. Haven’t achieved that fully yet, but making progress. Health issues are telling me I must figure out a different way.

[@NSkrobis]

So happy to see you are back reporting in with your videos! Amm looking forward to your Wednesday reports! Putting potatoes back on the list of things in my food list has made all the difference and I am satisfied and the old cravings are not there.

[@viviannedonnelly233]

Thanks for being back and sharing your wisdom with us. I'm a morning person too, and if I get into the routine of 30 minutes walking/ exercising first thing, I feel like I did something good for myself. Also while I'm walking I can say my prayers, positive affirmations, and enjoy the fresh air and scenery outside.

[@agingintobeauty]

The title made me laugh. If I put all the “agains” in a line from how many times I’ve started over - it would reach to the moon lol But you know what I finally came to realize? All those past do-overs were really steps in the right direction. I was learning and evolving the whole time! Now I just see it as taking a break in the journey. Congratulations on getting back in the saddle. Ain’t life grand:)

[@luvmysnowful]

Me too, let's do it together!!!

[@normalopez2856]

Aww good to see you !

[@yentavegan8823]

May I lovingly offer my unsolicited opinion? Replace “ you “ statements with “I” statements. When I veer off my food plan I can either chalk it off as a minor detour or find myself up to my neck in the mud on the side of the road in the gutter. I , not you. This is about being personal and confessional. Not impartial.

[@marydely0880]

You are so cute and authentic - love your videos and smile❤

[@fsjeep611]

For me I have decided to just make simple rituals of Breakfast , lunch and dinner with no snacking. I eat the healthy food and I have strategies when I am away from home. Honestly sugar for me is terrible.If I have a little I can't really resist it. I have had to learn to eat WHOLE whole grains( TEFF is my jam right now), Beans( lentils are my jam) , and filling food. I need flavor and seasoning. I now make bowls out of everything with filling sauces ( Well your World and homemade so I know what is in it). I keep on plan with a lot of food prep. Also don't want to be flamed but I did need to go on one of the hated shots for diabeties. My sister who has had a lifetime struggle trying to lose 200 plus pounds saw my results and is now also doing this and is able to lose the weight and eat her healthy meaningful food without going off the tracks. Its unfortunate the judgment about it and the flaming culture that everything is judgment and will power. Also I find that if I eat Oatmeal my blood sugar goes through the roof. I have put a libre 2 sensor on my arm and that has helped me to dial in my meal. I now eat lentils or some kind of filling fiber lower glycemic bowl.

[@daisymae3747]

💖🦋💖🦋

[@helensullivan918]

Just wanted to know how you are doing? Take care.

[@suzyn9119]

You're still cute and your skin looks really soft and smooth

[@katmeup7]

Great tip about doing food prep when you have the most energy and least hunger. ❤

[@jilldigwood4328]

Sending hugs 😘

[@tammywade3649]

That's it! I'm 60 and I'm done with the dieting! If I'm going to be fat, I'm fat!! I'm going to enjoy thoroughly whatever time God gives me on this earth. I've tried every diet since the age of 17, including weight loss surgery! Nothing works!! For me. So I'm now a butterfly! Free, Free, Free!!

[@bonnieweston3719]

Thank you. I’m all for making it easier too. My daughter likes the fresh veggies and wants me to fix them. I just can’t anymore. So what hope she will simplify too. I’m starting to be more diligent with you. Thank you for coming back and helping us push forward.

[@user-ot2xt6yo2z]

You just popped up on my feed.

[@phillatella6470]

Same

[@jenicemom]

❤❤

[@lisaquick1196]

❤

[@westcoastlass]

Me too.

[@deeg9447]

I restarted after losing 60 lbs and regaining 30. I fast 18 to 20 hrs a day even during the regain so that is sad. I am still doing that but now I am also doing every other day under 500 cals and also under 20 carbs. It seems to be working slowly.

[@virginiatozier9957]

Hey Heather, just watched a lady on You Tube in England who challenged herself to only eat what a person was rationed during WW2. She had done it once before and lost a lot of weight but like a lot of us lost focus and wandered into refined vegan food. She's still a veg and exchanges animal products to their vegan equivalents. They were allowed quite a bit of oils which we could trade for calorie equivalents. Why not make what's hard fun? I'd love to see you try it. It would be interesting content, get us out of our heads, and focus on the struggles people went through when they didn't know what the outcome was going to be. They did it for a greater cause. How about every month we lose weight we donate to a food bank. It has to be month as weekly is too much dependent on fluctuations that have more to do with water weight than fat loss. Now that I'm thinking of it. I think the little booklets we got from the old Weight Watchers program may have been based on ration books.

[@debbiepalmer1094]

I'd love to watch this, can you share the channel?

[@virginiatozier9957]

Weight loss on WW2 rations

[@debbiepalmer1094]

@@virginiatozier9957 thanks!

[@user-ot2xt6yo2z]

I'm not fully plant based diet,but I am about 70% plant based. We use meat to flavor dishes,rather than the main focus.

[@Celynthia]

Take care of self first

[@ima.crochetr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@renaeselix5648]

Thank you for this . Sone very helpful things for me to try especially moving towards… instead of resisting. I’m starting to move again whether it’s an hour walk or just 10 min… I’m going to do something! ❤

[@kimmccawley8785]

Heather, Everything that you say, feel, think, share is inspirational to me. Always happy to see your video pop up, no matter the subject matter. Take good care of yourself. ❤❤

[@prettygirlsmom9567]

And I'm loving you coming on to share more of your journey with us. I'm finding your words quite helpful. My journey has also had it's ups and downs.

[@tinalewis6782]

If people waited until conditions are ideal to do something, few things would get done. That isn't how life works. Few people would even be born - the conditions surrounding our parents are often less than ideal, yet there are a lot of people!

[@debrachan1899]

Such great advice with awesome analogies! Thank you Heather ❤

[@cindygallagher5097]

Love rocket story made sense to me. Also going toward something instead of avoiding food.

[@Volaris27]

xoxo

[@ElinorRumming]

I have stopped with the elaborate recipes and have simplified my meals. I read labels on things like dressings, sauces and seasonings and whip up my own version without oil, salt or sugar. I love the changes I’ve made. Just finished a tofu bowl while watching. 😊

[@l.j.2043]

I recently came back from vacation to see our daughter...wasn't compliant but didn't gorge myself. I somehow lost 3 pounds...probably because I was more active and didn't snack hardly ever. That is a big plus for me. Anyway since being back I am making changes too...I saw a picture of myself on vacation and that scared me, saddened me, and motivated me to do something wonderful for myself....like losing weight. I am currently doing green smoothies with a little bit of fruit and eating raw veggies and fruit and a bit of non oil sauce or dressing. I am using this as a jump start to weight loss to motivated myself further. It is working and besides the 3 lbs I lost on vacation, I have lost an additional 1.5 lbs in 4 days. I hardly have any cravings which is unusual, but am grateful. I won't stay on this plan forever but want to drop a few more pounds before going back to WFPB no added oil, reduced salt and reduced sugar. So glad you are back on here...looking forward to your motivational talks and anything else you wish to share. All the best for your success and MINE LOL!

[@tammywade3649]

No carb pizza: crust: 1 3/4 cups almond flour, 2 eggs, 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Mix altogether, flatten out on a parchment lined baking pan. Bake 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Top with marinara, turkey pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and mozzarella. Bake 400 for 8-10 minutes. Love you Heather, stay well my friend! Oh you can add garlic and onion powder to the crust mix.

[@joek482]

heather snri and ssri can cause pssd

[@11shadowdweller]

Heather, please realize that if you lose the weight again, you'll be even more famous than you were the first time you lost it. I totally relate to what you're going through. Have you thought about going into the True North Health Center? If I could afford it I'd stay there at least a month. You're a great lady and we love you and need you.

[@mariaapostolopoulou7031]

Also remember that you are pure consciousness, which means you are all-powerful, all-knowing, therefore you are much much more, as we all are, than the conditioned limiting self, that society has moulded us into. Take special care, Maria from Cyprus

[@1940sExperiment]

Dear Heather, like @ifyourhappyandyouknowit2235 who commented below, I've followed your journey up and down the scale (as I've done the same so many times over the last 30 years!). I think what it boils down to is life is so fleeting and precious and we want to try and hang on to those years, it's certainly how I've been feeling in my 50's. I think you have such a balanced way of looking at things and I'm sure you will move forward successfully. "I feel like I'm doing too much at once".... After 30 years this is the first time and only time I'm taking things slowly and enjoying the journey. So far over 62 lbs down this year (another 37 lbs to get below 200 lbs). You are a beautiful person, inside and outside... thank you for sharing your experiences. C xxxxx

[@donnawhitehair2842]

I have read that frozen vegs. retain most of their nutritional value. I don't see a thing wrong with what you're doing.

[@MercyUS]

I’m also determined to get healthy! I have been studying Chef AJ & Plantiful Kiki. I’m doing everything simply: groceries in house; can beans, rinsed; greens in refrig; utilizing the 50/50 plate; minimal to no processed food. If its easy & readily available, I have more success! Happy to reconnect with you here! 🥬🥒🍇✝️