WEIGHT LOSS Q&A: Loose Skin? Gas? Liquid B-12 Supplements? + More

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VIDEO: WEIGHT LOSS Q&A: Loose Skin? Gas? Liquid B-12 Supplements? + More
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[@2youngbon2]

B 12 is super important for vegans. I didn’t know how important it was 30 years ago when, as a vegan, I got neuropathy in my foot. Lack of B12 can cause nerve disorders.

[@dianamiranda5246]

Happy birthday Beckham ! Thanks for the absolutely wonderful advise 💕

[@KaylynBartlett]

Melissa! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!! You said "I have not taken vitamins for years but I will let you know how these work for me" instead of selling out like SO many others on KZbin who have lost their authenticity. You didn't say "I haven't taken vitamins for years but started taking these last week and I feel like superwoman, go buy this product" haha keep being you girlfriend!!!

[@mindycoolidge4887]

great video!! thank you

[@LauraCastillejos]

Happy Birthday Beckham! 😍 Thanks for the q & a Melissa!

[@dorinatudisco1308]

So good to know about stimulating circulation in the skin and the tools to use. I didn’t realize it also stimulates collagen. Good to know! Great video. You hair and make up are gorgeous, as always 🥰

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Doreen :)

[@marceali5381]

Hey Melissa, thank you so much for amazing video.. love you so much 🙏🏻🙃🙃🍀🌿❤️😊

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you :)

[@amberjohnston586]

yes as for gas, I found out cauliflower was bad for me, I blow up but broccoli was ok. I also had to get allergy tested and found out there was a few items causing me problems and since I stopped what a difference it made!! I realized early I enjoy soups more than salads, so I prep non starchy soups and fill up on that before my starches, so easy! The more you like your food the more ease you will find regardless what is going on around you. Think about what flavors you liked before and incorporate them into your food now. Thank you for your insights and recipes.. ♥

[@lisacrowley9585]

Omg, what a handsome fellow, hugs and kisses to your sweet boy for his Birthday,, and thank you for another wonderful video god bless

[@avaowens8307]

I have been looking for this kind of weight loss. I want to take it slowly.. THANK YOU

[@melissaalexandria01]

Slow and steady is the way to go. One meal at a time.

[@deborahvalencia9865]

Your hair is so pretty!!

[@Eattherainbow427]

Beans, Brussels, all rice and broccoli/cauliflower give me the most stomach issues. I am a mom of 4 work PT and have been eating this way for almost 100 days. My advice is to keep it super simple and you will be successful in this. It’s extremely easy if you just don’t over think it. Don’t worry about what anyone else is eating or doing and just do you 😍❤️

[@Eattherainbow427]

Also thank you for this video Melissa! Beckham is adorable, my baby just passed last Friday and he was 9 but he was sick so I love seeing people’s fur babies.

[@melissaalexandria01]

I'm sorry to hear about your sweet fur baby. Sending love your way. x

[@annabellewaugh5341]

Melissa, If you’re looking for non-gym workouts that are super fun and energizing, I can’t recommend the KZbin channel Team Body Project enough. They have loads of free videos and they are awesome. I do them 3-4 times a week, mixed in with a few others. Life-changing during covid!

[@Domenic070507]

Oooo yes I want to try those supplements!!

[@Kina_Fay]

Dawww the cute boy at the end 😻 tell him happy birthday ❤️❤️ and thanks for another great video!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Beckham says thank you :)

[@Kina_Fay]

@@melissaalexandria01 :)

[@plant-basedpuertorican7272]

Sometimes eating fruits & veggies together might give you gas because fruit digest at a faster rate than veggies. Give that a try. Really enjoy your videos Melissa & congrats on a year!

[@melissaalexandria01]

This is true. That's why having a fruit smoothie right after you've eaten a big meal might not be the best idea.

[@AndreaJosefineYoga]

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Andrea! :)

[@zeldamorgan9260]

I've been vegan six years, still struggling with gas Occasionally. I've found i can't have chickpeas, but other beans are fine. Also can't digest much raw food, so always cook my veggies very well. It makes a difference.

[@plant-basedpuertorican7272]

Very informative. 😃

[@suem1703]

Could you please do a video on your face care routine? Thank you. Love your videos! They are so helpful!

[@marlenejohnston4854]

Oh yes, I would love to see this video!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Will do!! Thank you, Susan! :)

[@melissaalexandria01]

Ok, I will :)

[@truthwatcher416]

It takes months for your microbiome to change so that you can break down beans and fibres foods. Give yourself time as there our intestines also hold lots of old rotten meat etc from our previous diets and these need to be cleaned out gradually too. I would suggest doing some detoxes for your digestive and intestinal systems as the old rotting food can be giving you gas too. Just a suggestion!!!

[@piotrwiesioek1317]

Love you❤️❤️❤️

[@pistolannie0714]

Beckham is ADORABLE !

[@melissaalexandria01]

He says thank you ;)

[@carriestandridge4043]

Hi Melissa, What are your thoughts on green powders, spirulina, nutritional yeast, and protein powders?

[@plant-basedpuertorican7272]

I recently saw a Q/A video from Dr. Gregor who said spirulina no, but chloerella yes.

[@melissaalexandria01]

I don't currently use a lot of each - but I have had all of them at some point. I don't have a strong opinion on these either way. As far as weight loss, I'd keep an eye on the protein powders because they are usually very high calorie density.

[@courtneyblue15]

@@carriestandridge4043 I can tell you that she wouldn’t recommend them because they are too high on the calorie density scale!

[@nmj2411]

I’ve had terrible and I mean terrible immediate painful stomach bloating and gas from trying to eat a whole food plant based diet. It is so bad that I’m getting ready to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist. I’ve been so worried about what’s wrong with me! But I just came back from a 5 day vacation where I reverted back to a Standard American diet, “burgers, fries, subway...” and I didn’t have not one stomach issue! Anyone experience this?

[@gelbsucht947]

Maybe increase fruits and veg gradually and give the beans a miss at first and see how your gut responds.

[@nmj2411]

@@gracegiven8875 thank you! I usually do make my own beans, and I’ve eaten them all my life so I don’t know why I’m having these issues now. I didn’t know that about the enzyme! I probably need that! Thank you!

[@melissaalexandria01]

Such helpful information. Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@melissaalexandria01]

The other commenters have given great suggestions! I hope this issue subsides for you soon so that you can enjoy these foods. :) Be patient with your body.

[@pistolannie0714]

I'm trying to be patient but the gas is so bad I can't even stand myself! Some constipation too. I have noticed if I have a day of eating some things I used to eat the gas seems to be less 😫 but I will try to keep a journal and record the worst offenders. ImTrying to drink more water too

[@bekind3415]

Water Fasting helps with loose skin from videos ive seen,look into fasting maybe with your doctors approval or work with a fasting clinic

[@bridgetteflores4782]

anyone else have skin dryness around nails due to eating Vegan? any suggestions?

[@kristi4383]

Aloha If it's difficult for me to eat non starchy veggies daily with my breakfast would fruits count as a non starchy food item?

[@gelbsucht947]

I think as long as you’re eating plenty of plants, it doesn’t matter what or when. Fruit is an excellent non-starchy food item.

[@melissaalexandria01]

I personally don't eat veggies for breakfast unless it's a handful of spinach in a smoothie with fruit. As long as the meals are low calorie density, I don't think the time of day is very important.

[@melissaalexandria01]

Exactly.

[@kristi4383]

@@melissaalexandria01 Thank you 😉 This helps tremendously

[@karenvanessan.2000]

Can I still lose weight even I don't eat the 50/50 plate? I see you don't eat a salad before your starch and still manage you lose the weight.

[@thecosmicbro5429]

yes first

[@melissaalexandria01]

hello :)

[@gracegonzalez3314]

Great video! I believe some important clarifications are needed for viewers: Fish is meat. Pescetarian diet is not vegan or majority vegan. Plant based and vegan are not interchangeable. So it sounds like his diet is a majority plant based pescetarian. Its great he has removed a majority of meat from his diet on his own. The veggie flatulence struggle is real lol. Remember to be kind to yourself it is all natural and for many people it does go away. 😘 I'm not a professional but maybe consult a dietician that supports plant based diets as they may be more informed what the cause could be.

[@melissaalexandria01]

I agree, always be kind to yourself. :)

[@tawnipargman8237]

Nail health, Skin health:... "Biosil" vegan collagen generator drops. Amazon. 5 drops in the morning and at night. Nails like rocks!☺

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thanks for the info! :)

[@sherryseher7736]

You remind me of “ Snow White “ !

[@melissaalexandria01]

Thank you, Sherry :)

[@linasuppa5887]

You boy is so handsome.

[@caseyj1144]

I truly can’t believe that you’re not having cognitive issues that long vegan without b12... I hope that you at least used to have fortified plant milk or something. 🤭