The Plan for the Next 100 Days🥬🍍🥦🍓

My name is Heather and I'm from Portland, Oregon. I am eating a plant-based, whole foods, unprocessed diet, with no sugar, oil, flour or alcohol, to take off weight and regain my life. I once weighed over 436 lbs and have released over 110 lbs eating this way and walking for exercise. I call my channel The Butterfly Effect because I believe that all the small choices you make, over time, add up and have a huge effect on your life. I wanted to show people like me who have 100, 150, 200 or more pounds to take off that it can be done and we can do it together. I am far from perfect and have struggled with compulsive eating and been overweight for all of my life, but there is hope for me and there is hope for you too. What can you do, today, to bring you closer to your goals tomorrow? Please consider giving my videos a thumbs up, commenting and subscribing. I would be incredibly grateful for your support on this journey!
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[@cnela63191]

Wow, I'm trying to go plant base for a while now. Now that you said we only 100 day's for the new year, I'm going to do it. I'm going to start Monday. 💪💪💪💪💪

[@maevandorpe6617]

Progress not perfection is a my goal

[@cnela63191]

I like that. 👍👍👍👍

[@michelleaw1325]

I am glad you decided to post one day a week, rather than more often. That is a form of self care. Setting boundaries , knowing our limits , not going forward like a locomotive as your just coming back. I missed you and I'm grateful you are back, I would love to be supportive any way I can as a part of your youtube family. I have been on a no sugar food plan and eating weighed or measured food ,staying non processed, not vegan though. It has been easier to eat healthy the longer I eat healthy( if that makes sense). The no sugar is a huge factor in my lack of these type of cravings. So I am jumping on your 100 day till 2023 commitment. I LOVE having some buddies on this channel to feel like Im part of something bigger than myself interest. Yay! So sign me up . I will see you next Wednesday with bells on..😉👍

[@kimmcdonald5000]

I always miss you when you're not on your channel. I so relate to everything that you say. You're the best. You are inspiring. Keep up the good work. I'm right there with you. God bless

[@MotherMaples]

Like you I need to restart; maybe I’ll join you in it this time! Going through big changes myself and self-care is needed like never before.

[@robertaphillip2084]

So much of your story represents your story. I am so glad I found this channel

[@gwenvann7279]

It’s so good to see you. Heather, you are such an amazing person. Your fortitude and warrior attitude is what keeps me hanging onto hope. I wish you the very best 100 days! Much love ❤️

[@michellerhodes3496]

Thanks for posting. I am in the same boat. Gonna be right there with you making the changes! You are such a sweetheart!🙂

[@gingershaffer2547]

Today is 98 days and 10 hours. I'm doing this with you!!!🍉🍌🍊❤🎊

[@davidvandreser8446]

Heather!!!! I missed you so much. You look fantastic now and it's great to see you in such good spirits. YAY!!!! David

[@nataliefields9360]

Hi Heather! I want to thank you for posting today! As soon as you said there are 100 days left in the year, I knew what I had to do. I've been thinking about doing intermittent fasting and cleaning up my food choices for a while now, And I just made the commitment to do this for the next 100 days! You inspire me, and I'm so, so glad you're back!!

[@JoannaK28]

I second this! And I’m doing it too 😊

[@daydreamstar1707]

Same 👍🏻

[@judeeastman]

I look forward to focusing on my health with you. Starting these next 100 days.

[@woodsy381]

I can relate to the black and white thinking. Being perfectionistic isn't helpful for me. I like the idea of just doing the best that I can without giving up. Thanks for posting!

[@chellymccrillis4626]

Not nonsense at all...it is real life and I relate! I will focus on the next 100 days with you!!

[@jnscline]

Thanks for posting, Heather. I miss seeing you in person at conferences! I admire your bravery to openly disclose your challenges. I've been giving myself leeway using the excuse that I am having a very unexpected thyroid removal surgery on Oct. 4th. The surgery and cancer diagnosis has me anxious and upset. Fortunately I've been feeling fine and able to keep exercising. After I get through the surgery and initial recovery I hope to eliminate some of the food choices that have crept back in.

[@deborahosorio553]

I love the idea of the hundred days. I too struggle with perfectionism and this has not been a perfect year for me so far,but there are one hundred days left to try again. Thank you.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

We are with you Heather - 👍

[@dreamofskye7400]

It’s so lovely to see you again Heather. I always feel so blessed when I have watched a video of yours. Also in describing yourself you describe me exactly. So I can sympathize with the whole perfection paralysis problem. I’m cheering for you.

[@rohannawildon9729]

100 days 🎉let’s do this! Focused on health!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@cindystrother7710]

I AM SO THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATE and EXCITED that you will be back on Wednesday hooray 💗 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 YOU can do it Heather

[@cathyrichard1100]

Welcome to the club~we can all work on these things together…We are “Better~Together”💞 I absolutely struggle with everything you are talking about! Yes~let’s focus on what we’re doing well…no more “be perfect or it doesn’t count”👎 I’ll join you with eating more greens beans veggies starches fruit etc…edging out the things that actually steal from our joy! At the moment I’m letting a lot of things sneak back in so I’m glad you’re talking about this. I’m joining you for the next 100 days…well about 97 of them🙃 It’s my birthday🥳weekend…I’m not going crazy but I’m not getting back on track until Tuesday🤦‍♀️ I struggle as much as you do Heather and I’m so grateful that we never give up…we keep trying to do better and I’m especially grateful that we desire in our hearts to do better no matter how many times we fall. Thank You for sharing your journey, your hopes and dreams your slip’s your falls…you share it all (you’re just a real girl trying to live her best life)…it definitely helps me want to go forward and not give up on mine🌻 You are an absolutely beautiful person Heather from the inside~out🦋 You radiate pure love🙌

[@violethendrickson6080]

Dear Heather, my Butterfly Lady! Speaking of vegan analog products, I have devised a couple things I really love and use a lot from a youtuber "Cookin wiv Roy" that possibly you (and others) could enjoy. I guess during WWII and its meat shortages the government was experimenting with non-meat recipes! He gives this breakfast sausage recipe and a vegan take on his grandma's meatloaf, which we really love. Both are delicious and economical. I thank you for doing your channel and wish you the best of everything!

[@judyosborne]

You have the right attitude honey. I’m all with you. One day at a time dear. You don’t have to be perfect.

[@jeanneaske]

Your words could be my exact words. I’m with you Heather.

[@GraceGrace_77]

To the best of my ability, forever & ever, Amen! I’m with you, dear Heather!! Already looking forward to your next video! Hugs & prayers & love 💕🤗💕🙏🏻

[@nancyb2261]

Wow! You put into words just how I feel. I have that perfectionist mentality too. I was just about to give up on the Whole Foods plant based way of eating. My son gets married at the end of the year. I'm planning on joining you these next 100 day. You're such an inspiration.

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

I hear you Heather. I have back and hip issues and my mobility is terrible because of the pain. Working to increase my walking and endurance. I am on a weight loss journey too. I will be following you for inspiration. Thank you.

[@KarenGaylor4712]

I love Dr Lisle's 30 day expirment philosophy. Short plans and short goals works for me. I can do anything for 30 days. I also don't get hung up in the little things like salt once in a while or nuts now and then. Sometimes those things keep me away from processed foods.

[@Godisgood173]

Hi Heather, I’ve had lots of stress lately and I’ve gone back to unhealthy eating. I only started the plant based no oil, sugar, salt or flour way I’d eating since last April, I’ve lost about 2 stone but I have 6 stone to lose. I agree about not being rigid, I have salt and pepper on my air fried potatoes and I have some other items but not very often. I’m trying to get back on track, so I’m with you Heather. I’m doing this with you, let’s try not to be so hard on ourselves. The vegan junk food is a strong pull as it’s so tasty, but they do make me gain weight also. I’m just going to stay away from those and I will do it for 100 days with you and I’ll post and be honest about how I’m doing. If that puts pressure on you, just say. I’d just like to support you as you’ve supported us .

[@lindaw2652]

100 days. I like that idea for a new plan. I'm still working on one day at a time.

[@kimconry8382]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you so much for sharing. Great analogies. I also love you and have similar spiritual beliefs and appreaciate that you share them as well. Love you

[@lavendercottageflowerfarm3281]

I think the diet mentality is a trip down the rabbit hole. A way of life that is Sustainable is flexible.

[@monicamoreno7496]

I’m totally doing this with you! Thanks for posting.

[@mandym8781]

Go, Heather! I love the idea of really using the last 100 days of 2022 to focus on our goals and health 💖✨🦋💖✨🦋 Let's do it 🙌🙌🙌

[@michelleaw1325]

Agree!

[@mandym8781]

@@michelleaw1325 Go, Michelle! 😊👏

[@ann8344]

Yes, Im in 100 days to improve.

[@mandym8781]

@@ann8344 You can do it, Ann! 👏😄

[@ann8344]

Beans became my problem, any idea on how to stop the hand to mouth eating? Crunchy or not they get eaten through out the day- 3 cups SOS free is just too much. Thanks

[@feralgal46]

Great to see you back, Heather!! I'm looking forward to following your journey with you. I'm a yo yo binge eater and my weight has been well over 200 lbs for have of my life and was over 300 lbs for quite a few years. We can all do this together. Karen in Vancouver, Wa.

[@60th60th]

Very glad to see you back, Heather! I shall be joining you on the journey.

[@sugarbabylove1000]

Thanks for posting. Great to set yourself a goal for the next 100 days. This came at a good time for me. I slipped big time yesterday. It was a year since my father in law died and a special ceremony was held for him, but also there was lots of non compliant food and I gave in to temptation. When I got up this morning it was so nice to see this video and get encouragement to put that behind me and get back on track. Please do post once a week, not only for our benefit but also for yours. Sending blessings xxx 🌹

[@lynnn7465]

Appreciate your videos. Appreciate your honesty and vulnerability.

[@hisbeloved1413]

Thank you so much for being real. I am a food addict and recently had a slip. You help inspire me!🙏💓

[@tammywade3649]

Heather, I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas! I'm missing your posts. You are always so honest and real on your life's journey. Please check in with us, when you can. Be well my friend

[@ejr7155]

Love you so much Heather !!! You always speak your truth! I am the same food addict you are Thank you for this generous piece of inspiration this morning!!! I needed to hear it!!! Xoxo Ps LOVED your most recent talk on Chef AJ’s channel about food addiction!!! This was in August 2022

[@ElinorRumming]

My husband and I will do the strong focus for the next 100 days with you. We slipped up on our vacation, which ends today. Lots of eating out. 😏

[@cathylyle9475]

I have so much respect for all your efforts and humanness.

[@theresastufano7628]

I'm in with you sister! Each new day is a new beginning, don't look back just keep moving forward. Thank You for sharing your journey and being so real.

[@gingershaffer2547]

You're wonderful, you're brave and you are inspiring! We don't have to be perfect because no one is perfect but God! Our goal is not giving up! We can do this. One day at a time. No judgement No negative self talk Just loving ourselves and others.

[@donniemitchell465]

Praying for you for much success !!!! God bless you !!! ❤🙏🏽

[@rawcurls1]

God bless you Sister. I can say the same about those vegan food struggles. I have to make concerted efforts to keep them out of the house.

[@cindystrother7710]

So happy to see you back Heather

[@elizabethcowles6856]

Love listening to you Heather, you are making so much sense. I have slipped big time and struggling to get back to being healthy. Hopefully, with some planning I can also do it. My mobility is not😅 so good at the moment, but I am having another injection next week, hoping this will do the trick. Best wishes to you 🥬 🌽 🍅 looking forward to listening to you next week xx

[@l.j.2043]

So glad you are back. I am starting new again too...today is day 1 for me. I am making a non starchy soup in just a bit and prepping several other items that I can have. Prep is key for me. I will eat those items as long as I have them ready to go.

[@carlamhaight]

Heather, nice to see you back. I recently started with a weight loss coach. I went WFPB on my own with guidance only from online sources like Dr's. McDougall, Barnard, Esselstyn, Lysle, Chef AJ and you. Lots of great info. I lost 28 pounds, but got stuck and then started gaining. I never had real guidance. So, I joined a coaching program and lost another 18 pounds since April. Have about 8 to go. My goal is to get my cholesterol to a healthy range. Simple 50/50 plan veggies and starch. Simple meals. .5 to 1 C beans per day, no more than 1 oz. Nuts. Of course no oil or processed foods. They have a mindset coach and a dietitian. Let me know on my Instagram if you want their info. Kudos to you for not giving up.

[@pattypop52]

Hiya Heather, happy to see u again. I think, we make the mistake of saying "food addiction", but i find it is "PROCESSED food addiction". like Chef AJ says, "no one got unhealthy or chubby from eating too much kale, or being addicted to kale, etc.. I wasn't able to be successful, til finding her at age 66, now 70 & lost the 100lbs & maintaining for over a yr now. It is still a big experiment to me tho, i can't let my guard down. I NEVER want to go back there, i was nearly bed & hse bound, at only 239 lbs, am only 5'1" tall. Anyway, i do have a small health & wellness & weight loss channel, ok, enough of me, So glad u are ok, always worry when don't see some one for a while. Take care & sending lots love & 🙏🙏🥰🥰💪💪

[@cindyb100]

Wishing you the best! ❤

[@paulawhite8674]

Moving forward is winning even if it is small step. No one is perfect and I'm trying to make the next 100 days very exciting for myself too!!! Deconditioning sure happens fast if I take a week off.. love to you and prayers for your continued success.....!!! You go girl!!

[@laineybugger]

Perfection paralysis! Yes I know that one well. If I didn’t hit my goal 100% for eating or exercise I feel like oh well I already messed up why bother. Not good. I’m struggling with exercise right now. I went through breast cancer treatment during the pandemic. So after radiation and 4 surgeries I am still struggling with stamina. Obviously I can’t do the kind of workouts I used to do and that is upsetting. But even if I can’t do that I still need to move in some way to get my stamina back. I am starting DDP Yoga again just starting with the beginner workouts. I can go at my own pace and do modifications for the moves I can’t do.

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Thanks for sharing- I’m right there with you🙂

[@debrachan1899]

Thank you for posting! I am totally on your page with thinking ! I hope you can get your stamina and conditioning back!

[@laurieanne9712]

Yay! Always so happy to see you back up again & plugging on your journey!

[@jcsmith7898]

So glad you are back!

[@randyjoseph8145]

Loved your video. Great ideas.

[@venuscruz6075]

I can relate to this video.

[@princesspamela1959]

Welcome back ♥️♥️♥️

[@jjwilwil4800]

I'm so glad to see you back. I offend struggle with this as well, the perfectionism. You are videos always motivateded me so I'm glad to see you posting again.

[@mammabear2183]

It is so good to see you again! I can totally relate to what you are saying here. I think it would be good to aim for 90% rather than 100%. We are all human and we all make mistakes. You inspire me to keep going after my slip ups. Thank you for your courage to put yourself out there again. Big hugs.

[@cindystrother7710]

Heather we can not be perfect.there is only one who could be perfect and that is JESUS. I hope THAT can help you to know that we can only do the best we can and don't give up

[@prettygirlsmom9567]

Good to see you Heather! Was wondering how you are doing. Sounds great, your plan to post weekly on Wednesday. It helps you stay accountable with this structure.

[@maevandorpe6617]

I am also deconditioned because of health issues. Still need a couple surgeries but just joined planet fitness they have multiple cardio machines that you can sit on. I also started using machines that will help with strength. Also tightening eating a little more. 100 days or bust. Let's blast out of 2022!!!

[@rohannawildon9729]

It’s so hard when you fall short “fail “ the goals you set for your self but there exactly just that just a set goal Dosnt mean we’re failing!! Food addiction is HARD!!! It’s okay just keep eating those healthy whole food meals and moving forward ❤️❤️

[@livinlowcarb]

It's so nice to see your face beautiful! We always miss you when your gone ❤

[@readmartin9148]

Hey Heather! It's so good to see you back! I watched all of your old videos and really enjoyed them because you have such a great sense of humour and seem so incredibly honest. I am transitioning from a carnivore diet to become vegan (for health & weight loss reasons). It's way harder than I thought it would be, so I really appreciate your comments and thoughts about this journey. I also appreciate your recipes - you are very creative! Loved the sushi sandwich you invented with a large chunk of nori and rice inside. I realize now that I have been a food addict my whole life. I was ashamed of that, until I realized that there are so many people with so many different kinds of addictions (alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, street drugs, prescription drugs, porn, social media, etc, etc). I RECENTLY went to a lecture that was a requirement by the bariatric clinic where I am being treated. The Dr wrote in HUGE letters on the white board: "IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!" (I got a big lump in my throat and almost cried when I saw that, because I am SO HARD on myself!!) And he proceeded to lay out why it's not our fault - our food supply has been tampered with and is full of chemicals, some of it is genetics, and a lot of it is socialization - it's the best way we found to comfort ourselves growing up and so it's very ingrained. But it's still up to us to take responsibility for our lives - stop the blame - and make a new plan to get us where we want to go on our journey. And since data is the best way to measure our progress, I have decided on the top 5 things I want to measure, and I am tracking these things every day. (Food log, blood pressure, salt intake, steps.) I have set up a graph for each one & I review goals for 5 minutes at the beginning and end of each day. I am reading Atomic Habits by James Clear & it has given me terrific perspective. And I will gladly jump on your 100-day band wagon! Cheers - so glad you are back!! -Kat RM

[@joycemiller7908]

What a great comment! I love your enthusiasm! You go, girl!!!

[@cnela63191]

Wow 👏 you're giving me an idea 💡. Thanks

[@jgrysiak6566]

Just go through the fat withdrawal! It takes an average of 3 weeks! Once the saturated fats, fats & oils are out of your system, u won't crave those foods anymore & they will just be memories!

[@cindystrother7710]

Heather there is hummus recipes out there that you can make. with out oil and salt that you can make.( I think the show is Dillion and reebs) they USE Miso sometimes but they SAY you can leave it out

[@carmenotto5836]

The world is full of colours. And that is beautiful. Butterflies are colourful and so beautiful! So why thinking in black and white any longer? Did you ever think of which plant based food you really, really like? I am glad, that I really love fruits and vegetables. But for example I don't like celery. That's why I won't eat it. And I love flavourful food. No artificial flavours, but the taste of different spices etc.. You said something interesting: You stop eating, when you are done with the entertainment of eating. May I ask you, if eating totally without salt and oil is really "entertaining"? I use herbs and spices mainly for good flavours. But I don't condemn a small amount of salt. The same with oil. There really is no need to use hughe amounts of oil. But a litte bit of it makes a difference for me tastewise in some of my recipes. Not all of them. If you are really, really happy with the way you want to eat: go for it. You are obviously unhappy eating vegan junkfood. That's why it is great, you want to change that. But for example a small amount of oil in a dressing might help to make salads so much more tasty....my point of view.... not necessarily yours. I know, Chef AJ etc. all prefer the oilfree version of a plant based diet. But I think everybody should experience, if huge portions of greens without salt an oil are the great "entertainment" or like in my case if the flavourful kitchen like for example Nisha of Rainbowplantlife creates her recipes, gives me much more satisfaction. Only when I allow myself to have 100 % delicious and nourishing food not only today, but also tomorrow and the next day...always...I can stop craving on anything, espcially food, that doesn't give any value to my body. Stick to your veggies, if you really love them! Focusing on the good things makes it often much easier that to focus on the things we "should not want to have". In my case they faded away, when I gave my body enough of the things I really, really love. All the best wishes to you from Germany!

[@tammypigeon1195]

You help me thanks for sharing 👍 I am vegan, I am going going through some of the things you're going through

[@tammypigeon1195]

And I am oil free and sugar and salt free, I am trying, lol

[@Deendougretired]

I’m doing the same thing but I don’t beat myself up over putting a little salt in my food honestly I also lost weight and gained it back doing a plant-based lifestyle. But I’m back on track and it’s not easy but I realize it’s not really on a diet anymore it must be a lifestyle so girlfriend I got your back and I’ll be watching and seeing how you progress I know it’s not easy nothing is easy we’re food attics we yo-yo on different programs all the time. But this way of eating is really simple and easy but I don’t beat myself up over it anymore I’m too old for that I hope you have a beautiful evening

[@thecleanveganista]

I do not understand the concept of foods creeping back in because to my black and white mind every single thing I consume is a choice. It is always a choice - my choice. The question is: how do I choose to nourish my body today?

[@michelleh5157]

💙💜

[@virginiatozier9957]

You have a way of brightening up my day. Are there any studies that prove sugar in itself is addictive? I know the chemicals used in most processed are. I have never seen anyone eat sugar right from the bowl, or hide sugar, or any of the other behaviors associated with true addictions. I'm talking about sugar itself. It has to be the chemical additives.

[@PAGodinez]

Have you considered an app to help you and the community that goes with it? My metal health depends on exercise in addition to 80% clean eating. Also, do you record your food?

[@marysusa6985]

Deprivation and/or constant focus on what I am eating is the biggest issue that I dealt with for many years. My addiction appeared to be to food, but actually, it was to thinking about weight loss, what I should be doing, what I wasn't doing, how to fix myself once and for all and that went on for soooo many years with diets, a lapband, etc. It wasn't until I stopped doing that because I truly realized it was what kept me fat and kept me in the cycle of lose 20lbs, gain 25lbs back every year for more than 25 years. I have lost and kept off more than 55lbs in the past 15 years by focusing on my stressful thinking (I use The Work of Byron Katie) and that has helps me. The relationship I have with myself is the one that I was able to change for the better and that is what has been the biggest gift of all. Unconditional self love that I didn't even know was an issue or even possible. I'm not at a perfect weight, but I truly love myself without condition and have a happier life at 59 then I ever dreamed of all the years I was focused on my size. I wish you peace and a loving relationship with yourself above all else.

[@Susan.M.]

You look beautiful and youthful 🥰🥰

[@Laineyslife]

I feel like I’ve worn out the restart button 😢 I m good all day and bamn after dinner I’m a snackaholic Digging into my family’s treats. Every day I say I won’t do it. I eat more during the day to avoid it but still do it. Any suggestions?

[@kikidee1969]

I used to be all or nothing. What helped me or rather my mindset was watching videos by Chelsea Mae Cullen and following the idea of small changes consistently implemented leading to big results over time. I have been able to become comparatively fearless of trip ups and cravings, etc Also, I have recently learned about ADHD and its connection to eating disorders like binge eating for reasons of needed dopamine, which makes just so much sense in my case and has helped me to actively working on finding dopamine in other ways than food

[@PotatoWisdom]

[@haykoohiavedian5977]

Hi, let’s do till lent I am with you girl .

[@nowwhat1434]

Maybe I’m off base but I feel like you’re trying to do what you think you should do rather than what works for you. I also don’t understand veganism if it’s not about animals. That’s why most vegans can stick to it - because it’s not a diet thing. All that eating clean and this and that sounds stressful to me.

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

You are right that it is an ethical decision for me, but not only for the animals. Respect for all life is my driver. Animal agriculture is not only cruel and promoting needless suffering, cruelty, and death, but is also responsible for environmental devastation, resulting in climate instability and the horrific storms and wild fires and all the mayhem and sorrow in their path. And if you were in my place: with 200 lbs to lose, early heart disease, in a protracted battle with cancer, would you not choose the cleanest, most therapeutic diet? The one that you had more success with releasing weight than any other, and also enjoyed restored health and function in the recent past? I am simply going with the most evidence-based and proven approach, the one that aligns with my values and makes me feel good. As far as being stressful, it is very stressful to be sick. It is very stressful to be 300 lbs and feel stuck and depressed and lonely. All the choices are hard--I just choose the hard that has the hope of delivering me from the misery I am in.

[@marisajonassaint1871]

Awesome, I’m in with you, I’m going to commit with you to do the same!💕