The 6 Things I Learnt To Lose 40lbs (And Keep It Off)

[@ChelseaMae]

Which of the six strategies did you find most impactful? Also, what are your thoughts on getting a tattoo of broccoli on my arm? 😄

[@BobbiKirchhoefer76]

Definitely get the broccoli tatt! 🥦Thanks so much for keeping me inspired and for providing such excellent content.

[@GaliaReal]

100% yes to the 🥦

[@sonja9193]

Great video! Calorie Density is the game changer! Eat your starch and fiber people!

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

When you finally realize the vitamin and mineral deficit you are setting yourself up for, and that your energy will wane and you feel like you are grazing all your waking hours because you are! The tattoo is going to look out of place when you realize you will be eating a carnivore 1 or 2 meal a day lifestyle with a broccoli brand on your arm.

[@digimom82]

NO TATTOOS! Especially food. My DIL is starting to have them all over and I’m just sick! So permanent for a 28 yr old young lady whose life May completely change over time😢

[@maryfurman698]

You’re right. Weight loss is 90% about the food, not exercise

[@Bunny11344]

Weight loss is easy but body recomposition is where it’s at. Lifting heavy gives you that nice shape while being toned/lean whereas losing weight and being skinny, no shape

[@TracyH29]

This is SO true! I get over 30k steps per day at work. My job is very physical. But if I eat crap and high fat foods, I gain weight. I'm trying to lose weight right now, and it's not easy, so I'm proof that exercise isn't the key.

[@icedteamama176]

About 99.9% is about the food & amounts.

[@Shelive520]

@@Bunny11344Not exercising or resistance training while losing weight just makes you skinny fat lol

[@Bunny11344]

@@Shelive520 you may want to recheck your information. That’s incorrect maam

[@ms.b3632]

1. Calorie deficit 2. Calorie density is the most important factor in how to get into a calorie deficit 3. Labeling food as good or bad isnt good 4. Adherence is the biggest reason for not sticking to a calorie deficit 5. Weight loss doesnt equal fat loss on the scales 6. Exercise doesnt help you loose weight

[@iamtherabbitinred]

You definitely can't out exercise a poor diet, it's easier to think so until it catches up with you or your arteries. I disagree about labeling foods... they don't call it junk food for nothing. Literal junk. I'm okay calling it what it is and so, also ok not eating it. More ppl are figuring it out

[@modelsupplies]

Get rid of processed foods and sugar - lose 30 lbs the first month. Use glass containers for meal planning real food to make it as convenient as packaged.

[@lucerorodriguez6132]

Doing Gods work 🫡

[@happydays1336]

Although exercise isn't necessary to lose weight, it can help. In the 1980s, when I was in my early 30s, my husband and I re-enrolled in college and we walked everywhere because parking was limited on campus. My 7 year old son walked everywhere with us, too. I lost 13 lbs and stabilized at 110 lbs without changing my diet in the least. I didn't worry about eating sugar. 20 years ago I kept off 40 lbs for 3+ years on Atkins and didn't exercise at all. (See below for the thing that made me gain a lot of weigh and why I went on Atkins.) When I ate the same things everyday I was able to stick with it, but when I had a very stressful year I regained all of the weight plus more. I can't stand the thought of starting it again because I got so sick of eggs and meat. (I'd gained weight rapidly from taking Lithium for bipolar disorder. It didn't help me one bit and the excess weight has stayed on. I think it changed my metabolism.) I imagine exercising more and eating healthily would enhance each other.

[@LittleWayChoir]

I lost a lot of weight when I was in my 20s by doing Weight Watchers, which is focused on a calorie deficit. Now, at the age of 50, that approach no longer works for me. While I am still conscious of the amount of food I eat, focusing on high amounts of protein and lifting weights has been key. Things really shift during the peri-menopausal time and many women find the calories in, calories out approach no longer works. Also, we become more insulin resistant, so while I don't eat low carb, I do carb cycle (doing two lower carb days per week) and really try to stick to 'better' carbs. I track my eating carefully and when my calories come from whole foods and I include no gluten, I lose/maintain my weight.

[@lanazak773]

Have you tried DHEA?

[@zperdek]

Exchange low-carb for no carb in one week per month.

[@modelsupplies]

Yes, she’s giving wrong info. Your way is the much more effective way.

[@modelsupplies]

@@lanazak773yes it’s all hormone driven

[@sherriromas5871]

@@modelsupplies Actually she is not giving the wrong info. She is giving science based facts. Our BMR changes throughout our lives but that does not negate any of the information she has given. Some people do work better with a lower carb approach, but that has to do with hunger cues and personal preference and not carbs/insulin issues. I am a perimenopausal and certified in nutrition (I am only saying that so you understand I am not just spouting stuff lol)

[@V3ganBr33]

You are 100% correct. diet is for weight loss, excercisenis for fitness!!!

[@renabale1541]

I didn’t change my diet but started doing exercise 3 times per week and did drop a few kilos. I mostly do weights/ light cardio and Pilates. I wanted to get into a good workout habit- which I’ve achieved. I feel like my body does require exercise for weight loss. I feel much better.

[@billhesford6098]

Sometimes I think when I am exercising I am in a better frame of mind to be behaving myself at the dinner table. They go together.

[@miepmiep2274]

I need a combination but strengt training helps because your burn callorees because you muscles are recovering

[@kiraeckard7625]

There is a thing with weight loss called the 80/20 rule. It's 80% diet, 20% exercise. So exercise definitely DOES help, especially when you work sedentary jobs and are already a fairly healthy weight. If this were school, an 80% leaves a lot to be desired. For me, I have a sedentary job and am a Healthy weigh-albiet uncomfortable on the upper end of the healthy range. So I could eat 1200-1400 cals every day (my maintenance calories are about 1570) and hardly lose 1lb after a full month of dieting alone. But even something as simple as adding daily walking to my day was enough to tip the scales and help me lose weight more effectively. In the past, I have worked out 1.5 hours x 5 days a week and GAINED weight bc I let it be an excuse to gorge myself (I was a teen athlete. I'm 30+ now, so I've been through a few phases in life). I was still fit and looked good, but diet definitely proved a bigger factor to what was on the scale than just all out running for an over hour a day. 80/20 applies to MANY different things and has been used a lot of different ways, but 80/20 is golden in all the different applications I've seen. A few of note are: 1. 80% Natural Foods 20% Processed foods/snacks 2. 80% of your time should be 'productive' - aka working, studying, chores, self improvement, self care, or even mindful hobbies 20% can be spend lounging or letting loose 3. 80% of your money should be spent on bills, fun, and whatnot, 20% should go to savings/investments. 4. 80% of your time at work should be billable/money earning, 20% should be meetings, social, or the random other time that disappears into the void that we don't understand.

[@billhesford6098]

@@kiraeckard7625 Yes exercise helps a little bit.

[@DTaRelle]

🎉🎉🎉That's because they do. You really need both. Both exercises and diet affect your mood and motivation. You also get the joy of movement, which we are designed to do, and we also get the benefits of strengthening our muscles and bones. We desperately need this because each year over the age of 30 were lose a half a pound of muscle and after 50 that goes up to 1 pound. So by the time you are 60 you've lost 20 pounds of muscle. Yes, muscle not fat. Smart you are to do both.😊 ​@billhesford6098

[@sarahclare5745]

Tell a menopausal.woman that. So many menopausal women cut calories, exercise more. The most important thing for menopausal women is to build muscle. As oestrogen drops so does muscle mass. Oestrogen can drop from 35 years of age. You need to reduce starchy carbs from white sources like pasta, bread and white rice and replace with beans and legumes which don't raise insulin levels. Increase protein too. I noticed when I was vegan my hair went thinner. Love some of the recipes though.

[@shellsfitnessjourney400]

Vegan diet wrecked my hormones as I’m going into perimenopause. This is awful 😢. I ate this way for eight years. Yes I lost 150lbs but I went anemic and lost so much muscle mass. I keep gaining weight.

[@kristinachojnowski8712]

Absolutely! I love her content but as a menopausal 54 year old it’s been a struggle. I tried the McDougall way and actually gained weight.

[@pkk639]

​@shellsfitnessjourney400 I'm vegan and going through menopause - being vegan has really helped me. It's not "being vegan" that did it, its what you eat as a vegan and how much. This is the exact same with any diet or lifestyle you follow.

[@shellsfitnessjourney400]

@@pkk639yeah I’m aware of that. I ate just like her however it is a carbohydrate based diet and as we go through the changes our metabolism changes. I function better on lower carb higher protein and I’m gaining muscle and not fatty carby weight. I eat tons of fresh fruits and veggies every day but definitely had to eat some animal protein.

[@suzanneh4275]

@@kristinachojnowski8712Chef AJ says that eating a 50/50 plate is fine when you are in your 20s or 30s, but once you hit your 40s, your body & metabolism change and a 50/50 plate is too much starch. So, I’m thinking maybe a 70/30 would be better for us gals.

[@carolcote2196]

Great video. For people who do think they can't lose the weight, they are wrong. I started at about 68 years old. I have lost the weight of that I wanted to lose (50lbs) and have kept it off. I'll be 73 next month. I have combined IF with low carb. I'm both happy and healthy. So, it's doable at any age.

[@kayo5291]

Cool! 🎉

[@CazSantiago]

Thanks you so much for sharing this. It is very inspiring!

[@jug270]

Good Work!! ❤🎉😊

[@anniebeek2178]

What is IF?

[@kayo5291]

@@anniebeek2178 intermittent fasting

[@GreenVegan816]

I have been doing everything you have been saying with food for the last 5 months, along with exercising. I eat the healthiest that I've ever eaten with the most volume. I couldn't be happier. I'm 65 and am in the best shape of my life. I've been vegan for the last 11 years, but I still gained weight because I ate more calories than I used. I now know how to feed myself properly and I eat a lot of food. Couldn't be happier! Although I didn't learn this from your channel, I want everyone to know, everything you're saying is spot on!

[@ChelseaMae]

Amazing!! Well done!!👍

[@rmeester9366]

Calorie counting (essentially calorie restriction) doesn’t work in the long term. Especially if you are over 40. Used to work but your body is smart and adapts to what you’re trying to do. I have realized that carbs don’t work for me anymore. Give me bad skin and crashing in afternoon. Eating high fat and moderate protein is what satisfies and prolongs my energy. Also exercise (weight lifting) is a must.

[@vhilton40000]

Exactly, plus your body adjusts to eating less calories and you lower your metabolism.

[@user-hq3gn5xy3m]

Ty for telling me I am not broken. That my perimenopausal body can actually lose weight. Because I was getting down with the scale being stuck.😢

[@modelsupplies]

Keto and intermittent fasting, my friend. It’s way easier than you think it will be. There are substitutions for the carbs now like cauliflower rice, etc.

[@cooking4you747]

Try alternste day fasting. (ADF, 36h fasting, Mindy Pelz, only thing working)

[@reedmcgrew1185]

I've lost close to 50 pounds of body fat over the past 4 years and put on about 20 pounds of muscle (as measured by DEXA scans). Completely agree with all of the suggestions here. Another several things that helped me tremendously: 1) Plan your meal, even if lazily! I decided exactly what to eat and how much before each meal, entering it into my food log, then gather and weigh (if necessary) all of the food to eat in one sitting. This drastically reduced the opportunity to overeat with last-second impulse decisions. The planning sounds tedious, but it literally takes just a couple of minutes per meal. 2) Keep consistent meal times. I kept very consistent meal times and meal sizes, especially during last part of a fat loss phase, which trained my body and mind to be hungry at specific times and not hungry outside of meal times 3) Eat adequate protein. High protein is important if you want to build muscle or preserve it during a long fat loss phase. 0.7 grams per pound to 1.0 grams per pound seems to be the running consensus in the exercise science world. That is a LOT at first if you aren't accustomed to eating a lot of protein like I was. 4) Ditch perfectionism. I learned to not take this dieting stuff too seriously while still keeping consistent with it. Fitness is just a hobby at the end of the day and not a reflection of my self worth. I couldn't stick to the plan sometimes due to special occasions, high stress, or poor sleep. No big deal. Just try to apply the stuff in this video as well as you can, and realize you won't be perfectly consistent. A small quibble with the comment about cardio being counter productive: I agree that high-intensity cardio is not the best activity when in a fat loss phase. But as a runner, I find that low intensity jogging, where I stay at or below 70% of my max heart rate (easy to estimate in various ways you can find on KZbin), it actually greatly reduces my appetite. I wouldn't be able to stick to my diet without low intensity cardio, to be honest--I know this from experience.

[@bethanychristiansen7499]

Thank you!! ✨🥹💫

[@pkk639]

That's really helpful info, thanks. I think different things work for different people. Age and sex are crucial factors in all forms of diet and exercise.

[@MsRight-sb5ds]

I stopped including my workouts to my calorie counting. It really helped me understand how much I was really eating.

[@servantrose]

Yes, yes, me. I was astounded that once I stopped depending on my exercise calorie deficient, I realized I wasnt losing much that way andovereating because I thought my workout covered it. Much better to exercise for better health, eat less calories and less dense foods for weight loss. Lost 15lbs in 2 months Praise God!

[@oddballchic]

Same!

[@CazSantiago]

Chelsea, thank you so much for the education you provide. I'm back to watching your videos again as a way to reeducate myself and work my way back to health and wellness. I just turned 50, have an autoimmune disease, am pre-diabetic, and have high blood pressure. Wow, as I write it out, my health is failing and I do feel that my body is broken. Doctor's orders are to loose weight after I asked for some time before meds are a must, but of course, absolutely no advice, instruction, or direction as to how. And so, I'm coming back full-circle to educators like you to find my way back. Thank you so much for taking the time to create videos like this to help us all. Appreciate your efforts!

[@LydaYangNubci]

I’ve lost 40lbs since I started my weight loss journey on January 8th. I honestly don’t know how. I still can’t get my eating right, so thank you for this video! I am trying to find better foods to eat!

[@racheledwards1727]

Thanks Chelsea! Please keep spreading this message! It’s life changing. you have a gift for making it understandable and simple. After 3 decades, you finally helped me crack the code. Its takes commitment to become unassisted to processed food, but it is so so worth it. I love what I eat and it loves me back.

[@consideritalljoy7960]

Thank you for your encouraging comment, at the beginning of my journey and commitment (again!).

[@mercyh193]

Omg I love this! And I love that you're just not telling everyone to go do Keto like majority of the KZbinrs talking about weight loss. I'm also excited that you're plant based too because I'm truly trying to go plant based myself. I'm 5'4 & currently at my heaviest ever at 174lbs. I was extremely active as part of a kickboxing class that I attended for 4 years 4-5 days a week until last March when I got priced out due to their prices tripling. I haven't been as active since and definitely noticed over a year later that nothing fits anymore and my joints hurt. I definitely need a change.

[@iamtherabbitinred]

Watch Forks over Knives if you haven't. It's a wonderful documentary for going and being plant based and it's great effects on the body :)

[@nowisallthereis]

Here are 4 things I eat often: 1) steel cut oatmeal and soy milk, 2) baked and refrigerated Japanese sweet potatoes, 3) mixed greens, green onions (scallions), tofu and frozen rice with sauce. 4) Air fried or oven roasted french fries or roasted cubed potatoes. In the oatmeal, I add raisins or dates, cinnamon, etc. The japanese sweet potatoes are like dessert. I love them cold. Chelsea Mae made a video on 3 tofu recipes. I use her PB and sweet chili sauce air fryer tofu recipe from that video. Super easy and so good. I use a pre-cut bag of coleslaw mix or baby kale or similar, frozen brown rice, All the basics can be made ahead. I eat it for several days. Just warm it up. I change the sauce but often use teriyaki, or sweet chili. The tofu bowl can be made anyway you like. Add broccoli, or sprouts, or zucchini, etc. Good luck.

[@brendaiaquinta8959]

You have such a wonderfully effective way of simplifying weightloss..thanks Chelsea ❤

[@petermanmom]

Listening to the podcast as well. Almost done. These are all such good reminders. I was beginning to blame my height and perimenopause for everything. But if I'm honest, the two biggest contributors are muscle loss and inconsistency. Working on both more every day! Even though the scale isn't moving yet, I'm definitely getting stronger!

[@connierichard9123]

OMG. thank you so much. I have listened to so many podcasts about weight loss but for some reason, you have explained this complicated process and made it simple to understand. thxs

[@Tigger75]

Thank you for talking about how exercise doesn't necessarily lead to weight loss. My mother has recently lost over 40lbs by cutting calories alone. Due to a knee injury, she's very sedentary. Her doctor didn't think it was possible. I never lost any weight, even when going to the gym almost every day. I ended up "treating" myself after a hard workout.

[@happyluv]

Calorie deficit works, however, cutting out sugar and refined carbohydrates will lower the insulin response and help you to have long term success and be healthy inside as well as look better. Of course, you still need to be mindful of portion sizes.

[@elfenschubserin]

Number 2. calorie density was a real gamechanger for me. In one of your videos you d asked yourself: how can I implement more veggies into my meals and since then I m on that challenge and it works 😃 bulking up every meals with veggies 🥦 🥕 🥗 I still have my pasta and bread but so much more veggies during the day Love the 🥦 tattoo idea 😃 maybe with a tiny sistema micro steamer 😄

[@JoyVillecco]

Great information 🎉Thank you! Love, Joy from Staten Island NY 😊 (I’m 56 and have practically done it all) I was an avid Walker with intermittent jogging also still use some weights as well as intermittent fasting. But over the last year, I’ve gained weight due to a lot of stress, unfortunately my left hip is really bothering me and I’m experiencing a lot of pain so I haven’t been exercising except for stretching exercises ~ However you’re correct about not having to exercise and keeping your weight down. It’s all about the calorie intake and eating the right food. 👏🏻🌟 Thank you again!

[@gaylemcleroy1498]

You made so much sense. Way easier to follow, however, I’m pre diabetic and need ideas for lower carbs.🤷‍♀️

[@ChelseaMae]

Have you read the book mastering diabetes? Really amazing take on diabetes from a plant based/high carb perspective.

[@heymel]

Remember this is for a typical person. Some people are overweight because of hormones, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, etc…

[@nicolaonstarch]

Actually most people who have hormone issues and especially insulin resistance have those issues because of obesity and/or wrong type of diet. I used to have metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non alcoholic liver disease and it all got solved following Chelsea's advice: Within five months, my labs were normal as well as my liver ultrasound. I lost 27 kg in 10 months and have lived fit and happy ever since for nearly four years now.

[@heymel]

@@nicolaonstarch Good point. And that’s amazing about your results! Very inspiring ✨

[@lesleywilliams323]

I do believe we met in Denver some years ago- it snowed briefly- 🤗

[@kellifrable7449]

That was so awesome, thank you. Being in perimenopause I feel broken, so I need to watch closer on my meals calorie density 💜

[@cgelmore488]

I have seen and know that walking is very good for losing weight, along with good food choices. It helps you sleep better even if you aren't over weight. 🙂

[@valerienagle7065]

This video is amazing! I have tried to tell people who are big on "portion control" why it isn't always the way to go. Great visual on why.

[@mindydavis840]

What gets in the way of adherence is the mental/ emotional factors. That's my block

[@JordanLambert-el4cq]

This is your best video so far and you set a high bar!

[@failuretorelax9803]

Fad diet landed me in the emergency room last year - depleted my sodium and potassium. Calorie deficit is slower that’s why it’s not popular!

[@carmelasantana3091]

Very eye-opening information. I loved how you framed food within the context of calories per pound. It helped me realize that I have a giant blind spot with how much olive oil I use. Oh, and my husband and I just had a conversation last month about the scales- I've been weighing myself every day, and he (scientific fella that he is) was saying that I needed to average out the numbers weekly to avoid driving myself crazy and get a better fix on how much I really lost. I also track with a tape measure.

[@janespitfire9884]

Wow! You opened my eyes on new concept!! It s the food & weight self each day. Thank you

[@dianamh2266]

I’ve been doing CrossFit for the last 7 yrs. I’ve had 3 more babies in those 7 yrs and never had an issue losing weight as long as my diet was good. Moved to Germany last yr. Stopped working out or 9 months (not like me at all) and gained 20lbs. German food and beer was not good to me. Lol Now for the last 6 months I’ve been back to working out again and my diet is back to normal and healthy. (I count macros). I don’t know if it’s my age or what but for the life of me I can not lose this weight I gained. 😭 My diet is awesome. CrossFit again 5-6 days a week. I have done IF, carb cycling and keto and this weight just won’t come off. It’s crazy. I’m still doing CrossFit but it’s getting harder and harder to keep it up mentally as it’s so flustering after months and months to have only lost like 3lbs. Ugh

[@dianamh2266]

And I agree. Why are we the only country to not use metric? Meters. Celsius, km..and a 24 hour clock. it’s annoying we don’t use those like the rest of the world. Lol

[@rmeester9366]

Fat loss has to do with your hormones being in balance. Your body has to no longer be in flight or fight mode. Watch Dr Elizabeth Bright. I have the same problem as I get older. Once I hit late 30s something just changed even though I did the same thing I did when younger (working out and eating “clean” and controlling calories). Now I eat high fat moderate protein and very low carb (but no grains) and I do better.

[@tinawhitman9680]

Best explanation I have seen. Now maybe I can make progress

[@hgiles7280]

Lovely video, just wanted to clarify that going for a walk is considered exercise thermogenesis. It’s not part of NEAT because it’s intentional exercise. Things like typing or fidgeting are considered NEAT. Keep up the good work! 🎉 looking forward to more videos

[@RachelDarleneGilliland]

Love how your speaking slowed mid video ❤ high speed is hard on me. Great info!! Thank you!

[@JustJennyHere]

All of your meals in this video look amazing. Any suggestions for where to find high calorie dense recipes?

[@mramirez5239]

Offering, also: -Learning about herbs and spices changes the flavor game while reducing calories and increasing nutritional benefits-start learning about these, folks! 💚 -I personally allow for things like a homemmade tahini-based dressing (for a limited time) on a day when I know I ate a very low calorie breakfast or can reduce my calories at dinner. If I need to fill up still at one of those meals I drink a 24 oz of water and a hot tea (Stevia is a zero-cal sweetener if you need a sweetener and making your own is safer and easier than the store bought...just grow it, clip the leaves, rinse and dry them, grind them and use less than you would use sugar-voila!) -I also encourage physical exercise! I am convinced it is more than "20%" of weight loss success bc of extensive experience. You need to move, so do something challenging but that fits your personality and doesn't hurt you in bad ways (sore muscles don't count 🤭 ). Walking where you sweat IS exercise as is weight bearing activity (the latter very important to women in their mid-30s and higher in age)! Plus your body shape will reflect your hard work! -Only hesitation would be the amount of potatoes, as those turn to sugar rapidly so if you are sugar-sensative or inactive, it will result in a negative affect. Good info!

[@stephaniefunrun]

Yes to the broccoli tattoo! You should do it when you have finished your cut to celebrate it. Or when you reach a target like a certain number of pulls ups

[@happydays1336]

Thanks for the simple guide to eating correctly--which is to have a calorie deficit. I was watching a PhD's nutrition videos before yours and she made it too complicated and restrictive so I quit watching them. I was intrigued by your videos and am glad I found them. Stress makes a person gain weight (I know this from sad experience) and counting carbs, proteins and fats and eliminating some categories of foods--instead of calories--is very stressful.

[@kelvynmartin8688]

Thank you for mentioning PCOS and Menopause..... I found looking at all the picture of foods that you had flashing up as you spoke and the variety very beneficial for ideas on how to build a 500 calorie bowl to eat. I found every one of the topics important for myself. I am going to straighten up my act tomorrow ( later today) as its 12.30 am in morning here. But seeing this has given myself the kick starter I needed to try harder, and be more aware about the foods I am placing into my meals. I do live with PCOS and going through Menopause and its very hard to be as perfect as I need to be to see any drop in weight. Fats in healthy forms seem to stop weight lost for me even though I do use them sparingly ( avocados, nuts, seeds, olives). Of course I stay clear of of bad fats. I Wouldn't want them in my diet anyway as I ma 7 years in to this way of eating and loving it. I don't crave bad fatty foods these days. But I can't bitch...I just have to crack on and keep focused. Thank you Chelsea for doing this with all your heart. Your a true gem and such a wonderful example of a down to earth person. Keep the foods simple is key. Take Care. Terri from Australia 🦘 🇦🇺 🌸

[@felipearbustopotd]

I lost 18 kgs / 39 lbs doing no specific cardio ( NEAT... was my go-to form of moving more ) - weights and body weights ( because I have a desk bound job ) was my only form of specific exercise, and that was paired with OMAD. When tracked - it comprised of 60% fat and 20% each from carbs and Protein. And yes - OVER exercising does make one MORE hungrier. Cheers for sharing.

[@TT-cj3ek]

Desk job here too . I eat one meal a day at 3pm , and I do have a mid morning snack of either nuts , yogurt or cottage cheese .

[@felipearbustopotd]

@@TT-cj3ek Currently I am in a maintenance phase, so like you, I am eating twice daily.

[@nancydoak3285]

Your husband is adorable! Loved his reaction to the salad comparison 😂 "I feel tricked!" "It's unreasonable!"

[@larmekaarnold6132]

😊thanks so much. As an older woman I need this information. 😊

[@melinalicharowicz7332]

Thanks for reminding me I'm not broken. ♥️ My husband and I are traveling from the US to Italy next week and I've honestly been dreading it (crazy, don't come for me) because I'm so unhappy with my body, how I look in my clothes, etc. It's so stupid, but it has been really getting me down even though I recognize travel is an incredible opportunity. Your video motivated me so much and taught me that my mindset and approach need to change. How can I make eating in a calorie deficit work for my life is a great starting question versus feeling like a failure because I don't have every aspect of my life together in my early 20s. Haha Cheers!

[@nora-gloss]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE amazing video, thanks

[@tosca...]

Great video Chelsea. I think the takeaway for me is how easy it is for extra calories to be in a meal via oil. It's a good reason not to eat out because even vegan meals have extra calories in cafes largely because of oil. So being prepared with good food at home is the best way to function. Love the metric is best too. The imperial to metric conversions are truly tedious 😅

[@truepeacenik]

Don’t forget the vegan spread. That palm oil isn’t always thought of as “oil”, but it is.

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

So much truth and no-longer-common sense. We have to arm ourselves with it before going to the grocery store or restaurant because the battle raging is us against brilliant, well funded marketing aiming for our money -- and minds.

[@ctbeatty1500]

What is the bowl of food you're eating with the seaweed sticking out of it? It looks so yummy!

[@SkylightSwift]

Excellent! Love your honesty and the way you tell it. Too many people trying to sell us a unique way of losing weight when it all comes down to the same thing - calorie deficit, less processed foods - love the analysis of the same food weight yet x higher calories. Protein has been a real eye opener for me as I’ve lost 3.5kg I couldn’t lose before simply by being mindful of tracking higher protein whilst on 1,800 calories. I’m over 50 years old and haven’t done any exercise other than walking over that time. For me protein has really made the difference and kept me full and never once felt hungry. I even had sweet treats etc. it’s a lifestyle change we need to get to grips with.

[@sandragood9774]

I believe you are right on!

[@bethanychristiansen7499]

You & Nick are the sweetest ✨🥹💫 Thank you for posting this Chelsea…I really needed this information and inspiration. Xoxo 😘

[@kristinalowe9819]

Your meals look so healthy and delicious. Do you have videos on recipes?

[@joannhandsford7579]

Finally! Someone that doesn’t demonize potatoes ! I’m the heaviest ever and decided NO MORE DIETING!!!!

[@Thatbritaindude]

You’ve got this!!

[@samsamthecat492]

Unless someone has hormone issues. Just hears a story of a lady who's cortisol level was super high and made her gain 100 pounds. As soon as that issue was fixed, her weight went down. Makes me think menopause causes hormone issues so that could be the problem too

[@anne-marie2159]

Happy I came across your channel a month or so ago. I've been vegan for coming up to 16 years, started weight lifting a few years ago so changed my diet up to go high protein. But now you've inspired me with the addition of high volume/low calorie foods. I hardly ate potatos before but I've gotten into microwaved baked potatoes and quick airfryer wedges. Plus I've been batch cooking seitan for quite a while (its the highest protein/lowest calorie, cheapest, and not ultra processed like many mock meats) but you've also inspired me to batch cook/prep tofu (plus lots of veggies), make tofu mayos and desserts, and have more options ready in the fridge to quickly throw together nice sald/veg bowls. I've experimented and added a couple new regular and auper easy recipes to my rotation. Feel I'm in the most sustainable and enjoyable way of eating of my life, and have lost a little bit of body fat over the last month too. Up until recently I had a PT too who checked in on calories, macros etc but the advice here has made fat loss much more achieveable without being a chore!

[@gladisj6367]

Thank you so much for this video. It's an eye opener. I suffer from a high igf-1 hormone and this will definitely help me on my weight loss journey

[@andreastanislsus2091]

What an excellent video! your video was such an eye opener for me. I was literally doing too much cardio and over eating because i was so hungry all the time. and saying to myself , why I am not losing weight? Thank you so much, I look forward to future videos ❤

[@janiegulick5674]

Broccoli Tattoo! Oh heck yeah! Thanks for another awesome video

[@kimberlys.7097]

Love your meal prep comparison. Puts things in perspective. Cause sometimes even healthy food can be full of calories.

[@TheCreativeHomesteader]

High protein foods help too. If you want to loose weight, be in a calorie deficit AND consume half your current body weight in protein. And water water water.

[@kristinalowe9819]

This is very informative and well done. I’ve liked and subscribed! Thank you

[@cps7915]

This was great! So informative and not trendy. Pure science👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼

[@HaileysHealth]

I agree with everything except the exercise thing. Ever since I started using my treadmill daily for 35-45 minutes a day, I have been losing .2-.4 of a pound everyday, so I’ve been losing fat very fast. Like 2-3 lbs a week.

[@whenyourgone1994]

I love the way you enjoy your food! It should be that way… healthy food taste delicious 😋

[@28al3xa]

I love the concept of net calories per week. One bad day CAN offset your progress when you look at it like that, and in that case, it's not worth it.

[@NancyMartinez-xf1yp]

Thank you I love how clear and simple you explain everything ❤

[@paul_domici]

This is all true! All diets work actually! The reason they don't work is cause people don't stick to them : ) I'm on a 600 cal. a day, 3 days a week and eating reasonably from 12pm to 8pm the other 4 days and it's working out great for me!!! Good luck yall!

[@modelsupplies]

It’s not a calorie deficit. It’s because different foods send different instructions to your body. I’ve lost 135 lbs using keto and intermittent fasting. Each time we eat anything, the body releases insulin that tells the body to store fat. Some foods release more insulin than others. The less times you instruct your body to release insulin, the less times it signals to store fat. You CAN lose weight by counting calories in and out, and I lost over 100 lbs that hard way before, too, then gained it all back with incredible speed the moment I could no longer bike 8 miles per day and do 1 hour of yoga every day. I exercise now because I feel good. No crazy long exercise. Keto and fasting was the easy key to weight loss for me. I’m 60 and was in surgical menopause at 30, so you can do it, too!

[@adimoran5867]

The reason why portion control works is that you actually want to eat the food you are choosing. I could have the perfect diet making me more full, but I am more likely to give up because it is not foods I want to eat. If I want to eat a muffin and salad, I can with portion control balancing my mind, body, and feeling good. Portion control works when you are in a normal deficit so for example if your maintenance is 2400, and you are wanting to loose weight 1800 calories is still a reasonable amount, leaving you in a deficit and just a little hungry, not ravenous. Another thing not taken into consideration is people with different developmental needs. Such as ADHD and Autism who have a different type of nervous system with more sensory needs. For example, many people who are neurodivergent dont feel hunger cues as often or forget to eat. Or textures can be off putting. So tracking is a great way to make up for that disconnect when not every system just understands hunger cues internally.

[@PrettyLittlePlantBased]

Love the meal comparison. “Does the kale have oil or something!!” LOL spot on!

[@maryellenbunce7751]

Excellent video Chelsea! So good. I am going to share this with my current Food For Life class. We just went over calorie density and you have explained it so well. Great visuals 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandramccloskey6881]

It’s not about calories in vs calories out. It’s all about protein. Eat enough protein and few carbs and a little exercise. The rest takes care of itself

[@Shelive520]

I find you can work anything you wanna eat into your caloric needs. Gotta do that to stay away from my good old ED. Also if you wanna lose weight. GAIN MUSCLE! That’s actually the key because it’s the only thing that actually increases your metabolism long term. I can eat higher calories if I just train. Good deal and I kick the chance of being skinny fat or developing metabolic disease 😆

[@Devilishka7]

They are good points, and while I agree with most, I disagree with the fact that exercise doesn't help with losing fat. Maybe it depends on exercise, if it's weight/resistance training then you're building muscle and muscle helps with burning fat faster. I lost some weight by eating better which amounted to roughly 0.5kg less every week. When I added exercise, this loss doubled in the first month and I'm still continuing it since I found that's what works for me. Everyone is different though. But absolutely food is the main thing in weight loss. Can't out exercise a bad diet. You might not gain weight while eating poorly and exercising a lot, but won't lose any either.

[@michelebridge1126]

I remember watching the video of Nick driving with you and the girls, and you showed the container of sweet potatoes. I’d never seen anyone eat like that and I was gobsmacked that even your kids ate them. But then I hunted down some purple skin sweet potatoes, roasted them until they passed the squish test and Boom 🤯 I was hooked. Great video Chelsea 🙌🏻👏👍❤

[@nowisallthereis]

I agree! I like the red skin and white interior Japanese sweet potatoes. And they are even better cold. I just had some white skinned with white interior sweet potatoes. They were excellent too.

[@mayolaisart]

Loving your videos, they help with motivation and I like how down to earth you are about weight loss and over all looks :)

[@ashleyingoldsby]

Great video! I watch health/fitness/nutrition content all the time and this one was awesome. So nice and clear.

[@deeh5048]

Excellent video! Thank you! And I vote “yes” to the broccoli tattoo! 😅

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

I’d love recipes for those great salads! 😋

[@helenroberts8281]

Great video but I didn’t catch what you use for the salad dressing instead of oil.

[@maryfurman698]

Calorie deficits makes sense. Yes to the broccoli tattoo. And yes to the metric system.

[@rituka]

Great video like always with a clear message.

[@vhilton40000]

Not all calories are equal. Calories counting works when you are younger not when your older. Also, foods glycemic counts make a difference too. Yesoil and fat have more calories, but insulin response needs to be considered for fat storage on the body.

[@dreao276]

Yes but dont we need some fat in the diet for hormones?

[@onelove5060]

I feel tricked too !!! Thanks for sharing these eye opening facts, everything looks soooo good 🤤

[@lindakennedy4616]

New (post menopausal) subscriber here. Great information and wow, you’re an inspiration! And I agree, we Americans need to switch to the metric system! 😀

[@tslilorlev2509]

you are so great! i love your work, thank you

[@charitypratt2042]

"I feel tricked!" LOL. Great video as usual Chels!

[@aubreyvandyne5284]

Thank you for being very clear. 👍

[@CelesteLandon]

Great video!! Subscribing! ❤

[@rachelm843]

Wish I knew this info decades ago. Love the broccoli tattoo idea, for placement maybe on your abs or where you saw the most weight loss on your body.

[@TyphanyGarcia]

Getting on the SCALE RUINS ME EVERY SINGLE TIME! Once a month and measuring tape is all I can do 😢😮

[@frankquinn6872]

Different people have different reactions to the scales - if you see the numbers as merely data points then weighing yourself every day is fine but if you feel that does numbers are a direct reflection on you as a person then it’s best not to use them frequently. There are other methods of tracking progress such as measurements which you are already using 👏. Also useful is using is an item of clothing that you don’t quite fit into comfortably and trying it on periodically. Monthly progress photos (always using the same clothes, lighting, stance) are also helpful. The more information you have the more likely you are to get a true reflection of your progress. Best of luck!

[@gwyndyr32]

While I am not diabetic, I do have insulin resistance (like many people) If I eat a potato freshly cooked with no fat or protein my blood sugar will fly up there and my energy level drops to nothing. I can get away with things like rice if I cook them a day ahead with coconut oil, refrigerate overnight and eat less than a cup but it needs to be with protein. Most raw veggies (ie salad, especially kale) cause me to live in the bathroom. Any suggestions? The only one I can think of is OMAD perhaps.

[@nowisallthereis]

From my recent research I am learning that insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is due to fat in the cells. The fat in the cells keeps sugar out of the cells because there is no room left in the cells for the sugar. That is why your sugar levels go up when you eat carbs. I think you have to be ok with high blood sugar levels for the time you are getting the fat out of the cells. See Dr. Neal Barnard youtubes or books on this. If you can join a Dr. Barnard or Dr. John McDougall virtual program. They can monitor your blood levels and prescribe drugs if necessary while you are de-fatting the cells. They also provide other support. Also - your gut biome will change as you eat more plants. It might be the bacteria in your gut is not the kind that helps digest plants. Just a guess. Blessings.

[@user-rd8yv4kj9x]

Beans

[@gwyndyr32]

Beans spike as well.

[@karenhamilton5082]

New to your channel but I appreciate you content. Do you have any tips on healthy snacks that aren't almonds and other tree nuts as I'm allergic. I can do peanuts, but almost all of the "suggested snacks" contain some sort of almond or tree nut products.

[@jewelsugden6672]

Having to buy, prep, cook, and even eat all that huge bowl of salad x3 a day sounds exhausting....like u said veg is 95% water... i think i'll stick to low-carb and intermittent fasting, i prefer eating smaller portions of calorie-dense foods so the stomach isn't always streched. Some youtube doctors (Dr Sten Ekberg, Dr Jason Fung, etc) say you gotta eat fat to burn fat, especially as an insulin-resistant gal.

[@wingsofluna]

Super important though to get appropriate fats for optimal brain functioning and mood stability.

[@hoboonwheels9289]

Dr Ken Berry would disagree calories in calories out does not work, he realized that advice he'd given his patients didn't work for him.

[@mariapriest4106]

Keep believing random "doctors" online who make money out of misinforming everyone 😂😂😂.

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

Now we're talking, I just finished a 19 oz. sirloin, it was 8pm when I finished I won't eat again until this time tomorrow night, Ken and Neisha are great!