WHAT I ATE IN A DAY (VEGAN) // EP #42 //

[@FoleyNflexi]

I noticed you mentioned that people criticize you for eating the way you do in your what I eat in a day videos. I just want to say that I've been watching your what I eat in a day vids since you lived in your previous apartment. You've inspired me so much that im now starting my own vegan food/wellness blog. You exude happiness, creativity, and spontaneity when you cook and that's what I love about you Lauren!!! I mean I just baked 10 batches of cookies the other day testing out new vegan cookie recipes from scratch 😂. Call me crazy but you are seriously one of the few people who made me realize just how much I love to cook and I will forever be grateful for your presence Lauren. As far as you eating.....You eat pretty healthy & normal to me. I think that's the thing....you eat normal like a real person. I mean let's be real here.....no one eats healthy and perfect every single meal every single day. No one's perfect. Some vegans try to make it seem like they eat perfect every day when we both know they don't eat like that EVERY single day. You're not hurting any animals throughout the day so eat wtf you want!!! That's why I love your what I eat in a day vids because you give me ideas for cooking normal vegan food. Not every dish is super duper healthy and I love that!! And I don't wanna eat super healthy every single day! Keep being you Lauren, and keep eating what ever the hell you want to!!!

[@taytaysharrard]

SoJeanGarbo Yes I love how real and relatable she is with her eating habits !

[@jassyx3937]

Please Lauren, YOU come first, not youtube. Your health and happiness are way more important. If you ever feel like you need some time off we’ll understand :) Lots of love for you!

[@LaurenToyota]

thanks

[@jassyx3937]

Lauren Toyota 😊

[@Thevietvegan]

That zen music when you opened the Tranquini was a nice touch haha.

[@Thevietvegan]

Also it's not a WIA video without popcorn XD

[@leahdelpezzo1364]

Haha yes a nice subtle touch!

[@ruffcrew3000]

that was the best!!!!!!

[@kavyaprahlad]

Made me laugh.. not sure why 😁

[@Nadyamantra]

Yay!!!

[@YumiJuta]

You know what, I really miss your old noisy fridge

[@heygodareyouready]

#fridgerip

[@kavyaprahlad]

Hahaha

[@Tubsz47]

bwahahahahhaa

[@SylinaLunches]

"Sometimes I don't make good ones" lol 😂 totally relatable!!

[@sheisheycoco]

Sylina Lunches I hate when that happens 😫

[@jnettttttte]

Yes! Me too. I make daily smoothies, so it's bound to happen!

[@SylinaLunches]

Me too and I don't know why but EVERY single time it happens and I KNOW its BAD - I still try to salvage it by adding more ingredients... until I just have to give in and NOW drink an even bigger yucky smoothie :(

[@carolynd9988]

So happy to hear about your meditation habit(s) again! Love that side of your channel :) More more!

[@pinkcloverberry]

Hi Lauren, I think we're similar in age, I was sad to hear you say that KZbin comes first and that you suffer with a lot of anxiety. I have loved watching you for years so I felt inspired to write this because I genuinely think you're an awesome chick. I hope you get to the bottom of your anxiety and stress because no one needs that in their life. If you ever come to Australia, I will make you delicious vegan food 😘

[@chefsummerstorm]

Your WIAIAD videos were the first videos of yours I ever watched like over a year ago, and along with the music you always use in these I feel very nostalgic right now since it has been so long since you’ve filmed one! Love ya, Lauren!

[@roseanneducut8525]

Love how you introduced that it's a sponsored vid. A lot of people beat around the bush or over-script, but you're so straight up and I love it! Sending good vibes and healing your way Lauren 🍃🌙

[@staceybarker129]

Thank goodness a new WIAIAD I have been watching the old ones like it's my job

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

How do you pronounce WIAIAD?

[@shylasalmon7679]

LAUREN!!!! Just practiced a Live Awake meditation and it was such a beautiful guided experience. One of the best I have heard. Thank you for sharing your food, business, travel, and spiritual journeys with us. Love to you!

[@susansteckey789]

Lauren! I'm a new vegan and your recipes have saved me! It's been almost 2 weeks and all of the food I made came from hot for food blog. And by making all of these yummy things, I have converted 2 other people to go vegan by showing them that it's really quite easy to do. I love your channel and love your blog, thank you!

[@TXPRiNCEZZ09]

I like to turn off everything, light candles and listen to someone like Chelsea Wolfe on vinyl and just lay on the floor and i find it very relaxing and sometimes I'll cry lol

[@roxygaitan83]

Can I just say that I love the realness in this video. No make up, hair pinned up, relaxed clothing = The Life. 🙂 I love your videos girly! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@ariannarosarackle3390]

Im really glad you mentioned the podcast in this video. I downloaded it and started listening to it. Right now I feel like it was something I really needed and has helped me center myself. Thank you for having a positive impact 😊 much love!

[@LaurenToyota]

so glad. It's life changing!

[@meemoo9693]

WE MISS YOU LAUREN YOU A VEGAN BAE

[@0n3c3nt]

I really hope everything is ok in ur life. You really seem depressed and stressed and it makes me feel horrible. You deserve the absolute best and Deserve to be happy. Hope all is well.

[@leahk9943]

0n3c3nt nails on the blog it says her and John have separated. Which is really non of my business or anyone else's but I am sure that's what is going on. I ❤️them both.

[@0n3c3nt]

Leah And 26 Letters ur right it’s none of anyone’s business but she put it out there ig. Man I feel bad for them and wish them both the best and all the happiness in the world.

[@leahk9943]

0n3c3nt nails on the bright side it did say they are still loving friends.

[@larak877]

Leah And 26 Letters where was this written? peace and love to both of them

[@leahk9943]

Lara K www.hotforfoodblog.com/about/

[@sempervirensssp]

snickle-voice lauren is my favorite lauren

[@28Jerca]

Thank youuuu for not planning your "what I ate in a day"s and keeping it reaaaal. Love from France. x

[@hotteajones]

I'm so happy to see a new Lauren Toyota "WHAT I ATE IN A DAY" youtube video!

[@ivyinferno966]

Missed your what I ate in a days! I've suffered with anxiety for most of my life but smoking weed or doing something artsy will help me de-stress instantly

[@youareaskyscraper]

I was so excited to see this style video again! I love the low key vibe. When I need to relax, I take a bath, but I do it in the most extra way possible. I use bath bombs and bubbles and a face mask and I have a glass of wine and listen to my favorite chill music. I think it works so well for me not because of all the little extra bits, but because it's a way for me to shut off my brain and just go through the motions. I think that's the best way for me to relax, to just be present in the moment. Good luck!

[@lightbulletx3972]

I love reading, listening to music and going on a walk with my dog when I want to relax

[@drinkwateronce]

We need more meditation update!! I started to meditate after Lauren talked about it and honestly I don’t know how I lived without it.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

I'm new to meditation, can you tell me anything about your practice?

[@daniellej2858]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A WHAT I ATE IN A DAY FOR SO LONG. THIS MAKES MIDTERM MONTH SO MUCH BETTER !!

[@_gagan_h_8160]

Hey Lauren. I just preordered the new cookbook and I'm so excited to see the new recipes you created. I normally don't buy cookbooks, but I've seen on your previous vlogs how hard you've worked on this book so I just had to buy it.

[@brittanyhitch]

Thank you so much for the Live Awake podcast recommendation, this is possibly the best thing I have ever listened to! I want everyone I know to listen to it, it is more of what we all need. You're loved!

[@leahdelpezzo1364]

Lauren, I love you and I love your videos. If you're focusing on your wellness, sit down when you eat. You'll digest better and enjoy your food more. It will also help with anxiety if you're trying to relax.

[@rachelsimonson6544]

I love how excited you get when you eat. It honestly makes me so happy!

[@TmakeupG]

Yes! I saw your stories and started listening to her podcast. That exact episode is one of my favorites. She is amazing. Thanks for the recommendation! PS so happy to see you back with one of these videos.

[@missaliyah]

your what I ate in a days are so much fun to watch! love that you just show up all bare faced and just go "what up"!

[@PierreBriceO]

Finally back in the kitchen! Feels good ahah Those What I ate in a day are definitely my favorites! I hope there are more to come!

[@raquelsg13]

I have missed your "what I eat in a day"! Sending you positive energy!

[@Traumagirlypop]

Lauren so happy to see you again!! I hope everything is going well and you seem to be getting better!! Remember to care for yourself, travel, and love yourself. I can't wait for the cookbook to be released !!

[@AmishaMogha]

Love your signature background music start to these vidoes! Such a positive feel as it begins. Thank you! 🤓🙏🏾

[@alliechristinemary]

Lauren I missed this so much!!! 😍

[@perriiwinklee]

Omg I missed the old school styled what I eat videos I’m so so so so happy

[@puffyfaith8312]

Honestly forgot how much I’ve loved watching your what I ate in a day videos. Hope you’ll post more of it, thank you for staying true to yourself

[@TheOhmann23]

The short zen music when you opened the Tranquini drink was a nice touch hahahaha

[@TheYayaNet]

she's the sweetest. I love her. Thank you for your amazing recipes.

[@rachaelxss]

SOO happy you posted another what i ate in a day video, these are my favorite videos of yours! love you 💜

[@catharinan9709]

I relax when I'm in the kitchen. Chopping up vegetables and cooking new things makes me happy and calms me down. Other things are cuddling in my bed the whole day with some Netflix or a nice thrillerbook :)

[@nelliedimarco98]

hope everything is okay! sending good vibes your way :)

[@DivinelyRaw]

I love these videos, but also really enjoy when you share things about your meditation practice and other healthy lifestyle things. Thanks so much Lauren!!

[@hazelannarogersvideos]

Also Lauren if you're stressed out and can't find the time to do these videos that's totally fine we ALL respect your decisions and we are all here for you. So much love. X

[@christiantrunley9979]

Okay honestly a WIAIAD AND a live recipe?! Thank you for what you do and for never holding out on us ❤️ I appreciate everything you put out! Sending the love right back ❤️❤️❤️

[@jlylove]

oh my godddd a what i ate in a day AND a live recipe!? we are blessed today

[@LaurenToyota]

#blessed haha

[@miraniflower]

I just love your casual and daily life stayed videos! ❤️❤️

[@Foreverrr_charm]

So happy you're back!! Also I use running to help relieve stress😍 It definitely helps especially being outdoors!

[@Layla-xl1io]

Love you Lauren! For me going outside, listen to the sounds,feeling the sun and just beeing in the moment is the best thing for me to destress.

[@VivKJean]

i’m a firm believer than your body will tell you what it wants. that it’s smart enough to tell you what you need to eat and when. So just listen to your body. Also thanks for the meditation recommendations. i’ve been starting to meditate and am loving it

[@LaurenToyota]

I agree!!!

[@EASchneid]

Live Awake podcast!!!! Thank you for that!

[@mmargot]

omg thank you for posting this I need something to take my mind off of what I'm going thru. my dream college is sending out responses today and all my friends are getting in and I haven't heard back yet

[@keeleysimeth8828]

Yesss I was so excited for the notification 🙌 thank you for talking about wellness! so important ❤ and I recently tried those fishless fillets too and they were insane haha. And that sandwich looks so bomb. Love you Lauren!!

[@snowshoecat1]

I'm so glad you're back...I certainly missed you!

[@ericahoodlish]

Hi Lauren, sooo stoked for this episode!! Snickles is as cute as ever. Sending lots of love from NZ xxxx

[@crystalg4943]

My FAVORITE popcorn ... Ugh so good! Hope all is well, happy to see another video pop up!

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Thanks for this!! I'm gonna make it similar, but with yellow mustard and chopped dill pickles also!

[@thegreencreator]

Seeing and hearing you eat is like the best thing!

[@tammyglaim6733]

Thank you thank you so much for sharing Lauren ✨I have recently joined a 40 day mediation on day 15 I think! Honesty, I know I can't stop..this will be a daily practice for me and I hope you are able to make the time everyday. Loved what you had to say and thank you for those links, I had not heard of Susan. So thank you!💜💚❤️

[@faelyn_x]

Yay! No more binge watching today, I get to watch a new video!!! 😍 hope you're doing well. Love all your videos!

[@yasminetop-deryckere1357]

I missed these video's soooooo much! Happy to have them back!

[@louisekatherine22]

Omg I was sooooo excited to see this pop up!!!

[@4LMorL]

Thank you soooooo much for sharing the Live Awake experience, I didn't know about it and I am now recomending it to all my friends. And thank you for your work and beautiful vids, of course ! LOVE

[@LaurenToyota]

omg YAY! It IS LIFE CHANGING :D

[@josephinemaclellan2140]

Hope you're okay gal! Its great that you're working on your health etc! You're working so hard !!! Love the video and how honest this channel is!! Xxxx

[@iamkrisan]

this was just what i needed! watched this right after work and made an egg salad sandwich as soon as you said you were making one- great inspo!

[@LindseyCathrynCultivates]

You remind me so much of myself lol, I love you! And how did I not know that podcasts on my iPhone were free and so accessible? Totally listening to Live Awake pronto!

[@abbyswaringam3386]

My survey of asian art teacher has us do a one minute meditation before we begin class and although it is short, I think it really helps me relax and take better notes.

[@LaurenToyota]

that's an awesome teach!

[@annesgreenwood]

Lauren, thanks for introducing us to Live Awake. I am transformed. What a wonderful find.

[@LaurenToyota]

you're welcome! it's SO magical :D

[@marianna3253]

I've been waiting for a new What I ate in a day! Definitely trying your smoothie tomorrow morning, I've been needing a change :D

[@herdingborahae]

Mari Anna I had a mega WIAIAD marathon last night.

[@susandrochner8862]

Great video Lauren ! I relax when I pray. I would Love to see you make some easy fall casseroles and more Thanksgiving recipe.

[@LaurenToyota]

I've started praying lately actually! it's always my most desperate last resort. It shouldn't be though. My plan is to integrate it more often. I read Marianne Williamson and she has all kinds of amazing prayers! xo

[@emilylandry-mrs.modernvega3325]

Hi! I have pretty bad stress and anxiety issues too... and recently I’ve tried CBD oil (a type of hemp oil) and when I take it regularly I do feel like it helps. As well as taking my supplements and what not regularly. I’ve also started a gratitude journal to help keep my mind on the positive. Also, I love your meditation space and you already know yoga is amazing and healing! Lauren, you’re one of my favorites on KZbin. The main person to help me through my vegan food journey (nearly 2 years now). I love your candor and realness. I understand how it feels to have your life flipped upside down, my little fam is currently in a struggle of our own, it’s really tough, you’re never alone and I hope life starts to balance back out for you soon! :)

[@LaurenToyota]

thanks for the nice message

[@emilylandry-mrs.modernvega3325]

You can get it online! I'm from texas and I order mine from a company owned by women who get their oil from Colorado it's all safe and 3rd party tested. It's holistichempcompany.com/ You should check it out! I prefer the capsules... they're a pricey but for me, it's what works best! If you have any questions send me a message :) (Emily B. Landry on FB or plantbasedmommas on IG)

[@julie1122]

honestly to relax I just like to work out at least 4 times a week! I'm very busy too but I'll always make time to go to the gym or for a run because otherwise I just go crazy! I feel as though working out, and especially when you're busy and barely even have time to think, is a great time to reconnect with yourself and your body :)

[@lilbbillzz]

I missed these!!! love you lauren, take care of yourself ❤️

[@sylviebk987]

Hi Lauren, I loved this video, I want eat these pop corns, "fish thing" and "egg" salad now :) What I do to relax? I used to do A LOT of yoga when I was in North America, any workout helps in general, watching youtube videos, going for coffee with a GOOD friend, going to the beach (honestly one of the best!), cooking a fruit pie, asking for a massage, .............I love your videos even if you do short ones (if you're busy with the cook book) thanks!!!

[@autumngilbreath7819]

20 minutes for a smoothie and a sandwich?! Works for me still love watching 🤷‍♀️

[@priscillacervantes6174]

Autumn Gilbreath I just realized this... hahahaha!!!! It works for me too!

[@elenak.9735]

All the best to you! Whatever you are going through, it's going to be better. And even if everything is just fine, don't stress about KZbin. Your health comes first.

[@Shyori]

Thank you so much for sharing the Live Awake podcast. It's so amazing! Her words really reinated with me and helped me so much.

[@LaurenToyota]

WELCOME xo

[@shannongagne2566]

So happy to see this type of video again!

[@cassiekowalchuk3537]

LOVE THESE VIDS!!! SO HAPPY THEY'RE BACK

[@lambsbecomelions05]

Sending positive thoughts your way Lauren. The universe has got you, let in love and light.

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

When I am really stressed, I crave for more caffeine, but I can't drink more coffee, obviously, so I have like, 4-5 big mugs of all kinds of different teas. I have green, hibiscus, mint, jasmine, chamomile if it's after 7 pm

[@MaddieNoelle]

green tea has more caffeine then coffee!

[@Jm45789]

Oh also, how I relax...self care in many forms, nice tea, a shower, a hair mask and face mask, shaving, just pruning and preening everything...putting on some nice body creams. Then I also like listening to spooky podcasts and going for walks, talking to a good friend, getting enough sleep :)

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Girl! Those Live awake meditations tho! 😭 thank you for referencing; I so need this in my life. Feel better and many blessings to you Lauren. ❤️

[@LaurenToyota]

YEA! crazy right :D

[@joycenewton7716]

fun fresh love these easy recipes you show thank you such a huge blessing enjoy your format too

[@kathleenhawkins4083]

Appreciate your honesty (and humor!) and you are super sweet... thank you :)

[@Zahramasseyart]

Life's been extremely stressful atm but you've motivated to start meditation so I hope it helps 🤞 Thankyou you lovely person

[@jolischmidt8033]

Can’t wait to try that eggless salad! Cooking is my way of relaxing. Silly as it sounds. But I’m able to have total control of what I’m doing and tune out everything else.

[@tiffanykwan7577]

the best thing to pop up on my feed in a long time

[@saragedde6261]

I am so glad you posted! I have started meditating because of your recommendation and am working on being vegan as and well... just love your posts!

[@kendrak2096]

I watch your vlogs to relax, haha. Not sure how relaxing that would be for you 😂😂

[@mullygibvp5134]

So happy to hear you just eat what you feel. I think there’s to many Buddha bowls with the same ingredients, beans, rice, avocado etc out there!! It’s nice to see other choices. Also if you love the Gardein fish filets, have you tried the new chickn scallopini patties? They are so amazing!!

[@immabemyself1]

I have never meditated before, but have been curious about getting into it. But I'm glad you mentioned that podcast so now I have somewhere to go & start doing so.

[@ashleys5453]

Omg girl i love you lol...you are totes like the regular joe with your meals this day lol Love these vids..miss them! You have inspired me sooooo much with your cooking. Cant wait for the cookbook;) ps...remember that crust and pie place you guys went to in guelph..i think they closed. They had a fab mushroom stout pie! Can you do a kick on that? Xx

[@sweetness371]

I just started meditating for the first time this week. I'm having a hard time sticking to it every day, but I'm going to go do it now!

[@babybeanray4703]

For relax i watch your Videos , thats the most relaxing thing to me

[@LaurenToyota]

awwwww :D

[@wongweeliong]

What a treat!!!!! I miss your WIAIAD video so much! You are my No 1 Vegan KZbin!!!!

[@oiadict]

The last bit where you're eating the late night PB cup - we can see a whole bunch of cookbooks! I'd like to see what your favorite ones are, which inspire you when you're coming up with recipes for Hot for Food, and junk like that!

[@EllieTheRainbow]

That blender sounded slightly reminiscent of R2-D2, 10/10

[@Nicolebonnici]

So so happy to see his vid! And you! They’re opening a farm boy in Etobicoke soooooon! Cannot wait!