What I eat in a day for vegan weight loss as a mum (40 pounds gone)

[@ChelseaMae]

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[@Ayusisi]

Please make more what your family eat in a day. What I like about this channel is because the food is really simple, realistic, and affordable.

[@tracym6784]

Just found you through High carb hanna and plantiful kiki. This way of eating is finally coming together for me. So happy to find support in channels like yours!

[@jamiepage9046]

Tracy M same here! Nice to find another starch based channel.

[@ChelseaMae]

Stoked to hear that! Thank you!!

[@ChelseaMae]

Jamie Page yah!

[@thriftyvegan73]

Same! So excited to find someone from my side of the equator as well!

[@susandurandstone4278]

Me too! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JessicaMillerNashville]

It's so refreshing to see a family eating so healthy! Love how your kids eat what you eat and don't have all these processed snacks everywhere! Your an inspiration!

[@barbarawernersbach7016]

I think I get this...even right after I’ve had a good meal.

[@rachellepetty3133]

seriously kids in america look at a vegetable and have a panic attack. Do a lot of children in new zealand grow up with healthier diets? or is it just your children because you raised them to like their veggies?

[@nelliea.5343]

love seeing your kids eat your healthy food at the end of the videos! its so sweet and inspirational!

[@smclark280]

Oh, my cow - the girls' comments on their meal is absolutely adorable!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@pda2836]

Girl, your channel is going to blow up!! Love what you are doing with Hannah and Kiki! Wishing you great success and happiness ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ (what a sweet family....)

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww sweetness, thank you for your kind words!!

[@thaenajonne5970]

Plantiful kiki And High Carb Hanna brought me here!! You are all so so inspiring !!!

[@ellelittlefield]

“My mommy is such a good cook” as they appreciatively gobble up seaweed 🎉🎉🎉 You are officially my idol. Please do more kid food videos!

[@ChelseaMae]

Awww, Elle that's too sweet!! Definitely will think about it!

[@laetihappyyoga]

Oh yes sooo sweet

[@GeorgieGirl1012]

Yum, this is wonderful! Tip for getting onion, garlic, shallot smell from your hands is to rub your hands on something made from stainless steel as you are washing. If you faucet to the sink is stainless , or the sink itself, anything, they actually sell little blocks of it in the chef type stores, it works like magic!

[@cxw2330]

This was the cutest video. Aside from the useful content, the play with your daughters was a delight. So freaking cute!

[@dfue0797]

I love the kids’ take!!!! They are so excited to eat veggies, I am sad to say I’ve never seen kids be so excited for veggies!! Keep it up chels!!!

[@laurenletha]

I've never heard the term "itchy mouth" but it's officially my favorite

[@ChelseaMae]

I don't know if its a Singaporean thing but one of my best mates would always say it.

[@laurenletha]

@@ChelseaMae I'm definitely going to start including it in my vocabulary lol. Also, I am currently listening to your podcast "Lean With Plants". It's fantastic. Highly recommend if anyone else is reading this. I'm listening on Spotify but I believe she says it's available through Apple too.

[@bernardtan5691]

Yes! I’m from Malaysia and we say that all the time! Must be a slang we use lol

[@artfullyzen233]

Watching your videos makes me smile. Your kids are so adorable. New subscriber. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@efib5514]

you and kids are so sweet and "pick up your character" was great! hahaha! thank you! hi from Athens(Greece)!!

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww, thank you!! Appreciate it!!

[@mbobi8857]

I was glad to find you through High Carb Hannah & Plantafull Kiki! I LOVE that you are raising your girls with this lifestyle and that they are learning such healthy habits through you. I missed the WFPB boat with our 4 BUT at least one of ours jumped on board as an adult kid.....Which is why your little one saying, “my mom is a good cook.” Really struck me! ♥️ GREAT job!!

[@ChelseaMae]

That is so cool, did you do the 50/50 challenge?? You never know right? The other four might come around, my whole extended family is vegan now and I would have never thought they would be!

[@mbobi8857]

Chelsea Mae Yes I did the 50/50 challenge!! It really helped set my mind straight and I appreciate you girls doing that. This extra 10 pounds does not move easily but the 50-50 challenge made it start happening again!! And yes you are correct you never know when someone will come around to becoming more aware and plant-based 😘

[@helenlebel6948]

Yes love the pockets!! Enjoying all your videos!

[@bethanyelaine9949]

I love this! so realistic....and the kids are super adorable!

[@helenhucker346]

Hello from the UK. Your gorgeous children remind me of mine when they were young. I am whole food plant based and to prevent too much weight loss I eat a large proportion of starchy vegetables at every meal, usually potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice and beans. Take care and good luck with your channel.

[@maryzell-pascale3472]

You’re children are the cutest kids ever!! Oh my gosh 😍😍!! You’re awesome Chelsea!!

[@JAM-zb2vh]

I think that is great that your teaching your kids and family how to eat.

[@bellagrace3109]

Fantastic channel! its good to see another vegan who has a descent appetite. its getting cold here in Wellington so that Kumara recipe looks hearty!

[@nataliem3504]

Garlic crusher is the answer. Some are coated inside so you can put in the whole clove of garlic, get out the tasty goodness and chuck the empty peel.

[@kigo641]

The way your youngest said Avocado 😍😍😍

[@chelsihartmann3388]

Girl, someday when I come to New Zealand, I would love to meet up with you! I love your videos of you and your cute family and how you keep it real. Also, my fridge is starting to look more and more like yours. My husband and I do grocery halls, and we've seen our grocery bill be nearly half of what it used to be. I love this. And my family members seem to be following suit. It makes me so happy! So thank you! You're amazing!

[@JL14858]

Love it!!! I love how real you are and your advice about calories and staying full. Thank you. I hate when people tell me their meal replacement shake kept them full all day. Because... how??? Also garlic is a pet peeve. I get mine in a jar now. So easy.

[@carolwing8503]

I just found your channel. Know I will continue to watch. Love " the itchy mouth" expression....it truly describes that feeling.

[@ChelseaMae]

Right? I didn't coin the phrase but it adds so much meaning.

[@darcym1948]

The cuteness of the little one saying avocado... i have rewatched it like 10 times :)

[@loriwilliams2167]

I also found you through High Carb Hannah. So glad I did and you are both amazing! It all looks so good and not difficult to do. Your kids are adorable 💗

[@jillcamm7639]

I also hate chopping garlic! I got a garlic press and it is much better! Love that you are such a fun Mom❤️❤️

[@taz9400]

Just found your videos and I love them 😊 they are so informative. Just started a plant based diet myself and your videos have given me lots of ideas on what to do, so thank you. ❤️

[@ericadunkerton6794]

Thank you for the inspiration! So great to have some inspiration on how to eat more veg and from a mum's perspective. I always struggle to figure out how to make the same meals lower calorie for me and higher for my girls! And also doable things in NZ

[@BittyPenny]

Potty train Mom. Lol The pick your character was hilarious.

[@ninjaturtles12121]

omg you have the healthiest kids on the planet!!! the younger one has the cutest pronunciations n the older one is sooo smart!

[@nathyn9188]

You are an incredible inspiration! You have an incredible personality! Thanks for inspiring me to be healthy!

[@jinlyon]

This is the first time watching your video. You have a beautiful family!!! Thanks for sharing your recipes. Looks super yummy 💖

[@CubitaLola]

Just found your channel and lovin' it! Love that you include your kids meals as well.

[@kenzieglaspell7164]

Wholesome family content love it!!

[@debbiecolton745]

Your kids are precious!! 💖

[@jackien1874]

Omg your kids are the cutest 💕 so sweet. They love their mama ♥️ thanks for sharing your meals! Super helpful .

[@cherylbeswick7327]

Your kids are just adorable 🫶

[@leighk2702]

Found you through plantifulkiki and high carb hannah. I'm starting the vegie challenge. My biggest change in the last week is no more wine. Its Saturday and I've changed to diet Pepsi and will eventually get down to just water and my herbal teas. I love you keeping it real with family life. And you're right your cutoff shorts and tank tops make me want to get this 40 + pounds off. I'm 58 and weigh 175 with a recent 5 lb weight loss. Another thought is giving up my homemade hummus....maybe I can cut the tahini some. Looking forward to more meal ideas! Good day!

[@chrissywebb4884]

Love it that you mention how to make it higher calorie and fat etc for the kids having a 7 year old that needs lots of extra fat etc this is so helpful thank you, although my little girl is not used to this food yet so I have a long way to go with her!

[@Catherine_McGuinness]

Garlic tip😊Wash your hands with cold water and soap not warm water, your pores open up and absorb the garlic when you use warm water xx

[@jaylacabrie7806]

Just found your channel and I’m obsessed with you and your videos and your little family! I just started a weight loss journey, I’ve been vegan for 5 years but have struggled with yo yo dieting and most recently have lived off processed vegan junk and sweets. I’m so excited to start on this journey eating these types of foods, I’ve always loved eating this way and forget how easy and delicious it is, I work at Whole Foods here in the US as a cake decorator so it’s been hard to not crave vegan alternatives of all the non vegan pastries I stare at all day 😅 but I’m so tired of living this way, I have about 40 lbs I want to lose. My skin is a mess right now from the sugar and fat and I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been, but your videos and energy are so lovely and inspiring. So thank you, I can’t wait to watch more, and also to watch your channel grow! ❤️❤️ Love from Boston!

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

Chelsea..for "garlic hands"..rinse them off under the tap water, then run your hands all over the stainless steel tap spout. It should remove most of the garlic smell! You can buy actual stainless steel "soap" bars for this purpose!! Hope this tip helps you!

[@michellestone7761]

Found you from Kiki and Hannah. So glad I did! Thank you for your recipes!!!

[@rrarebird]

Your kids kill me, they are absolutely precious !!

[@martinelille5850]

The children are so darling which made the video even better💜💜💜

[@AppleLeaves]

You have a beautiful family! Lovely video!

[@plantbasednurse]

Those sweet children. My mom is a good cook oh my heart ❤️ congratulations on being awesome parents feeding your children healthy nutritious meals!

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww, yes they are so sweet!

[@livclem]

Oh my goodness your babies are adorable! Came from Plantiful Kikis channel... looking forward to the challenge!

[@helenlebel6948]

"My mom is a good cook!" haha!! Your girls are adorable!!

[@barbaramaguire2455]

Loved this one! Great ideas! When you said, put other stuff in the sweet potatoes what did you add?

[@deedrafulkerson2919]

Itchy mouth food?! Love it ! What was that you put on your oats after the apple? It looked like cake or brownies?! Thanks for sharing!

[@Katiemm373]

I was wondering as well!

[@icepetals]

Lovely 😍... love how your girls enjoy eating mommies food

[@moscafroglover2127]

Found you through Kiki and Hannah. new subscriber !!!! Absolutely love your content 🎉🌻

[@ChelseaMae]

Thank you!

[@suzieive1486]

Hi from the UK. Can I ask what the dark brown stuff was on your porridge? Not the flax, but just before that? Loving your channel, so natural and laid back plus your kids are really sweet

[@FragJamsey]

Been watching all your videos and really feeling epic since I replaced all my lunches with one sweet potato with a splash of maple syrup. Really enjoying all of the refreshing food ideas from your channel. Thanks and keep it up!

[@melb4785]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@Taai02]

Tks for your videos and recipe ideas 👍😃

[@gloriagamer]

I have a tip for your comment about your hands smelling like garlic after you peel them. Take anything stainless steel like a butter knife or spoon and under running water wipe your hands with the stainless steel. It absorbs all the smell from your hands.

[@dr_maggie_psych_rn]

So happy to see another kiwi mum who eats this way! I feel you with the food prep and little kids around. Mine are 3 and 5. I chop up my mesculin salad so I can shovel it in with the kids around but always eat my greens first.

[@dianneroy3208]

found your channel through high carb Hannah. Participating in the veggie challenge next weel

[@ChelseaMae]

YES!! How did you find it!?

[@jellib.110]

My kids love peeling garlic for me, so I let them do a few heads at once. So nice!

[@VeganGroceryLife]

I didn’t realize you had a KZbin channel. I found you on IG last week through Kiki. Nice to see you here as well.

[@ChelseaMae]

I'm a newbie! Grateful to have you!

[@bynro7]

Found you through HCH where I found Kiki where I found you! Your children are adorable! I don't do Instagram , so I am hoping you do KZbin videos regularly. That's where I am most familiar. (I am from the Baby Boomer generation.) Next time I go for a walk I plan to listen to your Podcast on Intermittent Fasting, which I practice with success.

[@gregcleveland6270]

Oh I want to try the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, but in your editing you didn't show all the of the veg and spices that you added. Can I find the recipe someplace? Do you have a blog with recipes?? Thanks. I'm enjoying your channel.

[@sandracarli1110]

What a lovely family :-D! I couldn't pick a character. I liked all of them!

[@ChelseaMae]

Hehe, what one are you?

[@sandracarli1110]

@@ChelseaMae The family workout looks nice ;D I'm like your son!

[@Mackenziie3]

love your videos!

[@darkdeb4185]

"My mum is a good cooker" lol you have gorgeous kids

[@sandypluss5017]

I HATE peeling garlic soooo much, but a trick for getting the smell off is to rub your fingers on the sink! The metal takes the smell away

[@kristymason7662]

I love pockets! Is there a recipe for the dinner you made somewhere? Thanks!

[@Mirthe_]

I’m in exactly the same situation: my second son was just born and I’m trying to lose a few pregnancy kilo’s. I’m still searching how to optimise my diet and make it entirely whole food plant based to lose that extra weight. I’m very interested to know more about your exercise regime and in which ways you prepare meals differently for your kids. I really like your videos, thanks for sharing!

[@ChelseaMae]

Exercise is one of those things that 90% of the population thinks will help them lose weight but it doesn't. I did a d on this! (Search Lean with Plants) If you want to learn how to optimise your diet for weight loss as a vegan I SO recommend joining the lean with plants membership that I run!! www.chelseamae.com

[@claudiasalaslyman6655]

Hi Chelsea, I started following you since I watched Chef AJ's live interview with you. You guys opened my eyes regarding calorie density. Also, I have to say I started eating non starchy vegetables for breakfast instead of oatmeal or porridge and it is making a difference in my sweet tooth cravings. I also have been vegan for quite some time and I have been gaining weight stead of loosing it. But now I am starting to put in practice what you guys are preaching...thank you 💗

[@CHEFAJ]

Congratulations!

[@ChelseaMae]

Wow that is so cool! Thanks for sharing that! I’ve been enjoying veggies for breakfast too.

[@vivienslennett7197]

Loving your content

[@PotatoWisdom]

You’re meals look fantastic and your kids are adorable 😍

[@ChelseaMae]

Potato Wisdom thanks hon!!

[@Pattiesd]

Found you through Hanna, I've been having issues losing weight and often look bloated and pregnant. I've never been pregnant and people are asking me if I'm pregnant. Going to try going oil free to see if it will help take down some of the weight of look of bloat.

[@VeganGroceryLife]

It does work, I am the same way. My stomach bloats from drinking water. I have lost a few pounds so far eating this way for the last two months. My weight stalled for like two weeks but today it is finally moving again. And my stomach looks less bloated! So, keep at it and it will happen, maybe slowly but that’s better than nothing.

[@Pattiesd]

@@VeganGroceryLife Thanks for letting me know. Quick Q - what about coffee and sugar? I can't seem to get rid of my coffee habit of having sugar in coffee do you know any good alternatives that don't spike insulin levels?

[@VeganGroceryLife]

Pattiesd I think coconut sugar hits slower. But, I have used monk fruit and that has absolutely no effect on insulin levels. It’s tastes very sweet. I got mine at Whole Foods but you can also buy it online.

[@Pattiesd]

@@VeganGroceryLife thanks for the info! I live in the UK and monkfruit sweetener is so hard to come by - they don't sell it here for some reason - we get it from the US and with shipping it ends up costing alot. I will try the coconut sugar though. Thanks so much!xx

[@sandypluss5017]

Oooooo I just LOOOOVE the saying "itchy mouth"!!!! Its so true!

[@ChelseaMae]

Hehe, it's funny how many people identify with that phrase!

[@zennrising]

HAHAHAHAHAHHA! I needed the end so hilarious and cute! Also thanks so much for deciding to do videos I will be watching them ALLLLLL !

[@Andrea_Weird]

I love your channel! ❤️ (Here thanks to High Carb Hannah.) Following your IG and podcast, now, as well. *To eliminate garlic/onion odor on hands: rub wet hands really thoroughly on anything made of stainless steel (sink/faucet/spoon- I’ve even carefully used the flat of my chef’s knife) and it’ll take the stinkiness right away. I generally lather my hands with soap and rub them on the side of my steel sink. 🧄

[@2lobstersinapot]

Just found you from plantifulkiki. Enjoying your videos and looking forward to the veggie challenge.

[@thriftyvegan73]

Absolutely love the channel! New favourite subscription. 😍

[@WinWithKeshia]

Your children are precious 😍❤️ I love seeing children eat healthy foods. Good job mom. I also like that you love to eat because I do too! 😂

[@ChelseaMae]

Oh yah!! Thanks so much, appreciate it!!

[@tjkozic]

Your kids are the absolute cutest❣️

[@andreagordon7904]

Great videos and such adorable children 👶

[@quinns4937]

You were recommended on my feed 🙌🏼 so glad to have found you. New subscriber!

[@ivi122]

Pick up your character was hilarious 😂

[@ChelseaMae]

Haha, thanks!

[@TheNetaG]

To peel garlic easily try to crush it before:) With your hand / with a knife. Love your videos!

[@jessicasinclair1547]

Rinse your hands in lemon juice to get the garlic smell off if it bothers you.

[@jerijohnson3627]

This really was the sweetest video! I love your family inclusion and the "pick your character" was so great! Ive had the same journey of trying everything to get into perfect fitness. Im addicted to programs! Thanks for the video. I am wondering about beans, tempeh? Do you eat standard sources of higher protein foods like beans and tempeh?

[@Leanniette]

Your girls are adorable! Thanks for the tips! You and your Jacket of Many Pockets, hehe. xx

[@ApricotInnovation]

The auto generated captions are hilarious!

[@AmyBunnageWellness]

Your meals all looked so good - that oatmeal was beautiful!

[@ChelseaMae]

Thank you!!

[@levoracherry4934]

I also found you through High Carb Hannah and Plantiful Kiki. Love your channel-looking forward to the challenge.

[@JSRJackie]

what is that brownie/chocolate like stuff you put in the oats?

[@c068]

I'm curious too??

[@mariapettit434]

@@c068 I'm guessing they might be hemp seeds because Riley said "the hemp seeds look like flies and the porridge looks like clouds" with such a cute accent!

[@guostetam]

Hi! Thank you for this!! What is that black thing on your porridge?

[@plantishdelights1440]

I love your channel! Your kids are the cutest ❤️

[@e.grayson4350]

Girl we miss you!

[@kristik4789]

Very interesting videos and i can definitely relate but question from my side is related to protein. I am really trying to build more muscle mass and you don’t seem to have a lot of protein in your meals. I do eat ans enjoy my beans, tofu, tempeh, legumes etc, so interested to hear your take on that. Thanks for sharing your meals tho!

[@lisabarnetson1362]

@Kristi K Derek at Simnett Nutrition is a vegan athlete focused on building muscle. He is very informative and fun.