WHY CAN'T I LOSE WEIGHT ON A VEGAN DIET????

[@veganmichele]

Hey Everybody! This video has been controversial since I posted it a few years back. I still very much believe in a high carb low fat vegan diet. I thrive on 80 10 10, and so do many of the longest living populations around the world. But, if you feel like you are struggling with eating a vegan diet this way, the good news is there are so so so many ways to eat a vegan diet. Find what works for your body and life, and thrive there 😊 xx

[@RayRenati]

Vegan Michele So years ago when I was a professional triathlete, this diet that you describe was the trend in the world of endurance sports. It was based on the Pritican diet. It’s amazing to me how these things come and go and people don’t realize this has been known for decades.

[@dreamergirlbaby]

I realized a lot of vegans eat a lot of pasta and bread to make up for the “fullness” you get with meat. Even if I go on Instagram and type in “vegan food” I’ll see a lot of pasta type dishes. It’s the processed carbs that also is a big factor into why vegans are gaining weight instead of losing it.

[@veganmichele]

Absolutely I totally agree. Keeping vegan with whole unprocessed plant foods is the way to go👍

[@urahairymonster]

Honestly for me, I was my skinniest and healthiest while eating high carb low fat. I gained weight when eating a lot of vegan junk food. IMO as long as you’re eating mostly Whole Foods, even if it’s mostly carbs, you’ll probably be fine.

[@regienadela2811]

I was skeptic about *Agoge Diet* because I thought that I would have to eat only broccoli to lose weight. I am eating only food I like and still losing weight.

[@markworrell6867]

I would recommend the agoge diet to everyone!

[@getfitwithcourtney3488]

Vegan for the animals ❤️

[@veganmichele]

Yes!

[@veganmichele]

Thank you! All the best to you as well 😊

[@raynedrop3434]

Non-vegan for my health!

[@xdtijnntssyu3314]

😂😂

[@fantasybooklover8880]

And then there's me, I've been vegetarian for 20 years now, and started being vegan 3 months ago. My meals are usually lots of vegetables, beans, tofu, rice spaghetti 3 times a week, potatoes 2 times a week, no bread, no pasta, jogging 3 times a week...and not only I haven't lost weight but gained a couple of kilos!😅 I will continue working out and eating healthy because I feel much better and love to cook vegan, but I'm actually a bit sad because loosing weight seems impossible at this point.

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Do you feel like you may just be eating too much? In order to lose weight we must be in a calorie deficit no matter what kind of diet. A great indicator of if you may be eating more than you need is if you wake up still full or not hungry in the morning. Tune into that and see if you can make some small changes in accordance. xx

[@fantasybooklover8880]

@@veganmichele Thank you for your advice, that could probably be it! I will try reducing portion sizes and see what happenes 🙌

[@myname2496]

Did you lose any weight?

[@jillianlaurenlisitano5686]

Another great Vid ! Perfection ! So many who are new to a Vegan diet live on salads, and add lots of bread, vegan dairy substitutes which a lot of the time are soy based etc... Not to mention, they eat sugar!!! So many Vegan treats, fast foods and milk substitutes have cane juice in them. Breakfast: Soy latte and a giant VEGAN muffin. Lunch: Vegan pizza or a vegan sandwich and a cookie. Dinner: Pasta, or a Vegan Burgers on a bun, is it Vegan? Yes! It is so easy to fall into this patern, especially when you are on the road or with friends having dinner. The ertification you are taking sounds fantastic, cheers to you! I look forward to hearing more about your studies, tips and recipes in the future. You are a bright shinny star in my eyes. You Go Girl!

[@veganmichele]

+Jillian Lauren Lisitano hi! Aw thank you!! So VERY VERY true. Just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's good for you. Thank you, you are so kind always xx

[@ghenulo]

My usual diet consists of oatmeal for breakfast, brown rice for lunch, kidney beans for dinner, and fruits and vegetables for snacks (no sugar, except the fructose in the fruit, but maybe a little salt in my rice and beans, but not always). My daily caloric intake is 1600-1800 calories a day (contingent on the fruits and veggies), but my BMI stays at around 27 (though, it does get higher if I don't stick to the diet).

[@nakeasimone13]

I gained weight on 80/10/10 cuz I was always hungry. Now I do unprocessed plant based I don’t do nuts or seeds because they’re really easy to overeat on and gain weight on because a large serving is needed to fill you up. I do lots of veggies, beans, rice and potatoes not much fruit no oil and little salt. The weight is coming off. The starches from the beans, potatoes and rice keeps me full and I eat once or twice a day. I am learning to eat intuitively. I walk everyday and do yoga everyday too. The weight is coming off slowly because after all I am 44 and my metabolism isn’t what it used to be but it’s coming off and that’s all that matters

[@veganmichele]

I’m glad you’ve found something healthy that is working for you. That’s really great! ❤️

[@EffthatEss]

I've been transitioning to a vegan diet for a while now and this video really helped me. thank you!

[@veganmichele]

+Ida Mae good for you!! Glad it was helpful👍😊

[@ELLIESHAY]

So many thank yous for this. I was eating 2500 calories doing 80/10/10 and i was maintaining weight. I started lifting weights and upped my protien to 125 grams a day so i started eating allot of tofu, nut butters and mock meats and my fat soared to 30 percent and i packed on 10 lbs in just a month and i dropped down to 1500-1800 calories and im still gaining. Im going back to 80/10/10 TODAY thank you thank you thank you

[@veganmichele]

I feel ya! So glad you know what works for you😊

[@morgananapolillo8678]

Living a plant based diet is far different than living a Vegan Lifestyle. This lovely and well spoken youtuber essentially meant to say she tried a plant based diet a couple times in the past. Since becoming Vegan is firstly for the animals. Loved this Video!! :) #VeganForTheAnimals

[@aaarbrown]

Great video! I have been vegan for about 3 months and have lost very little weight. I was formerly paleo so it is hard to give up the fat. I really believe that is why I'm not experiencing weight loss. Thank you for this valuable information. It was very helpful. Side note: you shouldn't feel the need to rush. This info is important and needed. Take your time and share this with everyone. 👍🏾

[@veganmichele]

+aaarbrown thank you so much! Yeah, for me when I drop the amount of fat I'm am eating I see big results. Thanks for watching and good luck xx

[@mjdumbarton]

I think I'm on the cusp of becoming whole food raw vegan and videos like this really help. Thank you.

[@veganmichele]

+MJ Miller yay! You can do it! Thanks for watching👍

[@leahrenee0525]

I've been vegan for like 5 days? I'm still not skinny. 😂👍🏼 I'm not fat? I'm like medium? 🤔 but, I feel like I could be skinnier.... 🤷‍♀️😂

[@veganmichele]

+Leah Underwood give it time. You will begin to feel better in the coming weeks if you are incorporating lots of fresh whole foods and then if you want to focus on weight loss, you can start incorporating these tips. Good luck, and I hope you stick with it. xx

[@leahrenee0525]

BVGAN. Thank you so much 😊 yeah, I want to be Vegan for my whole life!

[@veganmichele]

+Leah Underwood 👍👍

[@alisa1727]

Ive been vegan since october (with minor mistakes ofc) & idk if it's because I went vegan or because its combined with me going to the gym (ive been gymming since june though) but I've lost 5lbs. It could be the overall diet change/portion control but it definitely makes you feel better/less bloated/"skinnier". Good luck to you!

[@leahrenee0525]

Alisa thank you! 🤗 yeah, I've been feeling way better.

[@christinaflores4317]

I converted from pescatarian to Vegan almost a year ago and gained 15 lbs! I eat whole food plant based so I was so lost as to why and feel so uncomfortable! I’ll have to start tracking what I’m eating and try 80/10/10. Thank you!

[@veganmichele]

You are welcome I hope it helps you out. 👍

[@believerone8495]

Thank you for this video. I am like a lost soul..lol. So confused. Been Vegan for 10 days but now to try and do 80, 10, 10 ratio I think I am going to cry..I really need to lose weight. Gawd help a girl I am feeling really overwhelmed.

[@veganmichele]

+Jennifer saeed Hi!! Don't worry, I know it can seem overwhelming at first. The best thing to do is to start reading some things to get educated and stay on track. You will lose weight regardless, so just try not to stress😊 stick to lots of veggies and fruits and healthy grains and beans, and keep the fat on the lower side without completely depriving yourself. Remember you made a huge shift in your life just 10 days ago, you are already doing great. Keep at it with a steady pace. Some great books to read are eat to live by Joel furhman and the 801010 diet by Doug graham ( although he recommends a fully raw diet, the principles of the ratios are explained whether you decide to go raw or stay with cooked foods). Watch some good vegan documentaries and just keep your motivation up. Eat real foods that don't come in packaged boxes and you will be well on your way. I am putting out an ebook very soon with lots of recipes, so stay tuned for that here if you would like some ideas. All the best to you and I know you will succeed! xx

[@pola213watchesyt7]

Im really disappointed in this whole plant pased diet honestly... I have 35kg to lose, started it 2 weeks ago and I actually added a kg... I eat low fat (only fats I add are from a tea spoon of mixed seeds, in my salad), I dont eat ANY junk, just freshs veggies, some fruit and full grains with 2 meals (3 spoons of full grain oats for breakfast and a handful of some brown pasta or other grains with my lunch), I drink a tone of water, no sugar, 1 coffee a day (with a bit of oat milk, but its A BIT HONESTLY, a splash..)... its just not working..

[@audioweb]

I got really fat after going vegan and in 6 months I started to have teeth issues, even taking food with calcium, d3,k2 pills, so I changed to lacto-ovo vegetarian and I've been losing weight. I am sad I couldnt be vegan for long(1 and a half year), but now I believe that it might depend on the body, not only our thoughts.

[@TheDoconnor1266]

I just returned to not eating animal protein. I was a vegetarian for 17 years and then when I got pregnant I craved meat. After battling lots of inflammation and autoimmune issues I decided to go Vegan. I do want to lose weight (40 lbs) yet most importantly is to reduce my inflammation and increase my energy. I definitely need to work on my meal prepping and grocery list this week. Any suggestions of full list of a vegan grocery list or products I should always have in my pantry that is as clean as possible. Thanks!

[@veganmichele]

Thanks for watching. You will absolutely have those as positive side affects😊 I have a full grocery list in the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXGnqmiopqApsU All the best!

[@Kamilla358_]

Hi! I’d like to share my opinion on the 80/10/10 diet: when I started eating that ridiculous amount of carbs (all good carbs, nothing refined or GMO) my energy levels lowered incredibly, I started gaining a lot of weight, I started suffering from water retention and I never felt like I was truly satisfied after a meal. Now that I am following a more good fats based vegan diet (of course) I feel so much better! I progressively lost excess body fat, gained lean muscle tissue (I used to work out during my high carb low fat period too!) and my overall relationship with food improved massively. With that being said, the diet you’re promoting on your video didn’t work for me, mainly because of my body type which (unfortunately) can’t stand carbs very well. Be careful when you tell people what diet you think is the best for “humans” cause, surprise surprise, we are all different! And this is coming from a someone who got their healthiest by reducing carbs (not too drastically) and increasing protein and healthy fats (yes oils included!) - DISCLAIMER: If the 80/10/10 diet works for some of you tho, then go head and enjoy it! ✌🏼

[@veganmichele]

+Kamilla 181 thanks for sharing your story. You are right, not everything works for everyone. Glad you found what what works for you and that you are feeling great 👍

[@artyj135]

Well said, I agree

[@veganmichele]

You are correct. I agree that it does take some tweaking to find what works best for each individual. This works for me the best, and a lot of people I’ve spoken with but by playing a bit with your macros you will absolutely find what is best for you. I agree with you.

[@chloepanta3553]

Kamilla 181 what body type are you? I’m an Endomorph and I find it difficult to lose weight on a high carb diet as well as a vegan. My weight has been going back and forth for the past month around 2-3 lbs weight loss within a month so far but it changes daily. I’m also extremely active; I run everyday and I’m not seeing a huge difference.

[@ELLIESHAY]

I did 80/10/10 for 14 months and mosty maintained my overweight bodyweight or my weight was jumping around between 113-122 wich is insane and now im stuck at 124. do u still have carbs at every meal? can you give us a sample day of what u eat to give an idea cause maybe im the same body type lol cause this for sure isnt helping do anything but gain weight slowly

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

I was told by my Cardiologist that in order to save my life I had to go WFPB No oil. I am diabetic as well. Carbs are my nemesis, even healthy carbs. I agree with everything you are saying I’m just not sure about the 80 10 10. Does this work for diabetics?

[@veganmichele]

Yes a LOW FAT whole food plant based is great for diabetes

[@916nene]

I’ve been a week full vegan and wow non diets have helped me until I tried vegan so far I’ve lost 4 pounds when in regular diets I’d loose a pound per week and here it’s been a week and 4 pounds I’m in shock and I feel amazing my mood changed my energy is like if I had 10 energy drinks lol I sleep fast when I had insomnia before my stomach is flat all day no gas no bloating nothing I’m so happy

[@veganmichele]

That’s wonderful! Congratulations😉

[@Jollybeans-ut6vw]

Vegan for the animals and the planet ❤️❤️

[@Copolia]

I really enjoyed and appreciated your video, thank you. I've been vegan since April of this year and loving it, but the weight loss is non-existent, but thankfully neither is the weight gain. I found your video very helpful in pointing me in the right direction - short, sharp and to the point. Thank you.

[@veganmichele]

+Marie-Michelle hi! Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words! That's good I'm glad it was helpful. When I keep this way of eating in mind I always lose weight if I need to let go of a few pounds. It definitely works! Good luck !

[@Copolia]

Thank you.

[@charlissaberry2391]

This video came us as I was looking for vegan meals and right now I'm not looking to lose weight because I'm pregnant with my 1st child and I'm just trying to live my healthiest life for my child. I started eating vegan for about 3 months now of writing this comment.. (I have not been healthy my whole life and I was eating meat,cheese,milk all made me feel sick but I ate anyway) I have changed my life and I'm in control of my kitchen and what helps alot is my husband who jumped on this with me willingly, he and I are still "obese" and he (had) high sugar levels and we both have had small health issues that if we stayed on the meat diet we were used to we would have made our health worse ... my point of my comment is that sense starting vegan we have both lost weight and the health issues disappeared (no more high sugars). I was scared that I was losing too much weight and it would hurt my baby so I tried eating more but I am a mindful eater and I feel sick if I over eat so that didn't work but when I went to my Dr to check on my baby my baby was growing just fine and me losing weight was okay bc I was still growing baby. So I will continue to eat vegan no matter what but I think my body weight is just going to go to what it trusts as normal weight at some point of my life and I will stop losing weight and stay the same and I'm okay with all that, being mindful when eating and eating until full is healthy and I don't really think someone who eats healthy and lightly works out all week should worry if their not losing weight because maybe their at a healthy weight as it is. I'm so happy to be eating so many fruits and vegetables, I feel great and my husband does and my baby is healthy as well. I'm open to any advise though because it is all new to me in this vegan world but I just thought it was so crazy how much weight I was losing because of going vegan.. in 3months I lost body fat but grew baby bump!

[@veganmichele]

Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your healthy pregnancy and soon to come little baby! It’s so amazing what our bodies are capable of when we feed them well. When given the choice and proper nutrients, our bodies will always bring us back to a healthy place. All the best to you and your family on your journey to health

[@BeautyINKstitute]

I just subscribed you’re so not annoying like all the other girls lmao and u actually know what you’re talking about! I’m def gaining weight I think it’s because I eat so much toast bread and avocados

[@veganmichele]

+Shay Alsaid thank you so much. I definitely want to keep it real, and hopefully help some people out in the process. I know what you mean, damn bread and avocados taste so good lol👍

[@towardsthelight4919]

Hi I being Vegan for awhile and I love the food I am 5ft 1" and not really losing weight at the moment I have around 7kgs that I would like to lose ...I switched to vegan keto and I did lose weight... but found it hard to sustain for more than 3mths I am getting confused with all the information out there. I was told that things like fruit and high carb veges ,brown rice etc raises insulin levels and that is where things like fatty liver can happen see Dr Axe, Dr Berg etc ...All I know is that it seems one camp advocates high fat very little carbs with accompanying evidence to support and the other is high carb very little fat . One thing I noticed with vegan keto is that I lost my sugar cravings and was never hungry. Now I am thinking of doing both Vegan keto for two days and carb cycling that is the higher carb a maybe twice a week Please help the confusion is making me just throw my hands up and want to give up !!!

[@veganmichele]

I can understand why you are getting so confused. And there are so many way to do it out there. Let me ask you this: which way of eating feels best to you and makes you feel like you could sustain it long term? Which way of eating makes you feel happy and healthy? I’d say go with that, because we can only use will power so long. Another place to look at is if you are just plain eating too many calories. Often times (barring any medical conditions) we are overweight simply because we are consuming more than our bodies need to sustain our natural weight. Just a thought to maybe think about. Regardless of what way you chose, if you are over eating, you are consuming too many calories for your frame. I made this video years ago, but still stick to this way of eating because I feel the best on it. But I think we all need to find what we feel best on, not try to over complicate it and eat when we are at the “whisper of hunger” and stop when we are satisfied. Eating lots of high volume low calorie foods is a great way to go in my opinion, and the most bang for your buck in that regard comes from lots veggies, fruits and a smaller amounts of legumes grains and a small but adequate amount of plant fats. All the best to you as you figure out what works with your body 💚

[@mikegarippo7815]

Persistent, intense exercise is the answer.

[@mikegarippo7815]

Vegan Michele: I forgot to include other reasons why you are representing veganism well: you appear to be normal, and you're respectable-looking. You arent a hippie, you aren't tattooed, you aren't radical. Too often, vegans aren't the sort of people others would want to imitate. You, though, are worthy of emulation.

[@veganmichele]

lol! Thank you😊

[@tabithaaaron3754]

Thank you for this. Just found your channel and subscribed. I'm a vegan, but have not lost weight like I'd like to, although the main reason I'm vegan is because of my love of animals. Thanks again. God bless. 💖

[@veganmichele]

Amazing! I hope these tips help you out. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. ❤️

[@WonderfullHana]

I'm doing this for 3 years and haven't lost any significant weight, my diet is so clean and i workout like crazy, I'm going MAD

[@veganmichele]

Although I do believe this works very well for most people, not everyone is the same. Maybe try changing up your macronutrient ratios and see if that makes any difference for you. Good luck, I know how frustrating it can be to not see the results 😊

[@leepshuncrank6889]

I'm having the same issue and I'm tired of wondering why I'm not losing weight. It's so annoying and I feel like everything I do is wrong even though it works for everyone else. Are you still having this issue? If not, could you share with me what you did? Thanks.

[@real8342]

Well it’s the carbs!!the body store the fat,an uses the carb for energy..it’s science..your body will dump your fat stores in a split second for carbs..if you lower your carbs to 20g,you will lose weight,because your body is gonna start using your fat for energy...science never lies

[@markhanson6880]

New subscriber - enjoying your channel! I have been keeping a food log since July in my transition to WFPB Vegan diet. I am interested in the 80/10/10 concept. How do I keep it accurate? I have noticed in my food log that if I figure the calories for my macros they don’t add up to my total calories for the day. 2 Examples Baked russet potato @ 200 grams = 194 cal Fat = 0.3 (X 9= 2.7 cal) Carb = 42.9 (X 4 = 171.6) Prot = 5.3 (X 4 = 21.2) 2.7 + 171.6 + 21.2 = 195.5 cal A difference of 1.5 cal (close) A bag of Brad’s Crunchy Kale chips. An entire bag is 140 calories. 10 grams of fat (sunflower seed) is 90 calories 12 g of carbohydrates is 48 calories 6 grams of protein is 24 calories 90+48+24 = 162 calories A difference of 22 calories. Where did that extra 22 calories go? I weigh everything in grams and mainly use the Calories King app to get my nutritional value if it is not on the package. And as my example shows how can I trust the nutritional values on a package? The potato ending up being 87.8 / 1.4 / 10.8 (carb/fat/prot) based on a total of 195.5 instead of the listed 194 calories. It seems quite the balancing act to get your total daily macros to 80/10/10. Does Dr. Graham have a solution to help us keep it at his recommended ratio?

[@veganmichele]

Hi Mark, very interesting what you’ve mentioned here. I think overall, the best to do is not get too hung up on exact numbers but o get close to that 80/10/10 on a daily basis. Sometimes it might be 15% fat, some maybe 20% fat. But overall trying to keep the fat between 10-20% on average. Keep looking to the low calorie dense plant foods (fruit,vegetables, and some whole grains and legumes) as your main meals and you should be on target with that ratio. The healthy higher calorie dense foods like olives, avocados, nuts and seeds are like the “condiments”

[@mikegarippo7815]

Michele, you are an excellent ambassador for veganism. You are seemingly confident, articulate, intelligent.

[@veganmichele]

Wow, thank you Ken for such kind words 😊

[@lucillefemine]

What's the best way to find out how much is 10% fat? I've been playing it by ear but no weight loss. I also yo-yed from meat to vegan for years. Been vegan for 8 days now, including IF, and gained 3 pounds. So maybe not enough time to judge. I can't eat too low fat, I get very stressed. However, been feeling better each day (excluding some horrible detox reactions)

[@veganmichele]

Hi Lucille! I think if you can track what you eat in a food app like cronometer or my fitness pal etc. it is a good way to see your amount of carbs, fat, and protein. Give it time, and if you feel you are going crazy or unsatisfied from keeping fat at 10 percent, try uping your fat to 15-20 percent. That might feel more attainable if 10 is too restrictive for you. Detox and getting junk out always feels yuck and that may be why you feel bloated/holding a bit of weight. Give it a few weeks and allow yourself to try little tweaks till you find what works for you. I work best on high carb, low fat, but like many people who have commented here, you may need to be a bit flexible on your macro ratios (without obsessing over them😊) to find your best place. Eat when you are truly hungry, stop when you are full, and try not to stress xx

[@dianamarie45]

Eric S find something else to do with your life other than trolling videos and correcting grammar...I love your videos BVGAN ..you are inspiring my transition into a healthier life style.....YOU ROCK

[@veganmichele]

+Diana Lyerson-Breland love you! Haha! Thank you for sticking up for me and my bad spelling lol. You are awesome thank you for the kind words and congrats on transitioning to a healthier lifestyle👌👌

[@shelleyarcher1244]

My husband and I have been eating a vegan diet for 4 weeks now...I was so sure I would feel different by now BUT I DONT. I dont sleep well, I am suffering from gas all the time and it seems like I am actually gaining weight.

[@veganmichele]

Hi Shelley, I’m very sorry that you’re struggling. It’s hard for me to give you specific advice without knowing exactly what you are eating every single day. If you are having processed vegan foods and not a lot of fruits and vegetables that may be causing weight gain. Regarding the bloating and gas, you may want to add a probiotic into your day or start having more probiotic rich foods at the transition away from a standard American diet to a vegan diet can sometimes cause gas and bloating initially as fresh food is sitting on top of putrefied meats and processed foods in your gut. You may also be dealing with a detox symptoms, and you just have to push past those. Like I said I’d have to note specifics to what you were having to be able to give you better informed information. I do do personal coaching if you would be interested you can check out my website www.veganmichele.com

[@Aria-Invictus]

I am not just on a vegan diet, but I went on a low fat, high fiber, whole food vegan diet. I have plateaued for a year now. I have to cut out starches also now and just stick to fruits and greens. I don't know what else to do.

[@doomguy4709]

You are correct about one thing = the standard american diet is terrible. But that's because it contains processed meat, pre packaged foods, refined grains, and sugary drinks. The diet that sustained humans for OUR ENTIRE HISTORY BEFORE THE NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION contained meat, insects, fish, and eggs. That is the natural human diet and the healthiest diet.

[@engelectra11]

Thank you for the informative video! What's your intake on soy in general? Soy milk? GMO and all.. please and thank you!

[@Theiasgoofyass123]

Vegan is the best choice! Only to help the poor poor animals!

[@Fit2LivebyVets]

so the mock meats that are NOT soy based are still not a good choice for newly vegans...my husband and I have been struggling with the weight loss since becoming vegan 1 Jan 18 and it's frustrating. more veggies, watch the fats..and a lot of the mock cheeses NOT soy ones do have coconut oil in them..so we will lower that and continue to eat more brown rice, veggies and beans..thanks a lot.

[@veganmichele]

Hi, I know it can seem overwhelming at first, but you are one the right track. Just eat what works for you now while trying to incorporate more fresh whole foods into every meal. Experiment with new recipes and you’ll gradually be able to move away from the processed vegan foods and have an arsenal of meal ideas you can go to. I have lots of free vegan recipes on my channel, and also if you’re interested a cookbook with over 150 pages of info and recipes ( www.bvgan.com/ebook ). Good luck and your doing great!!

[@ICanChangeItLater]

I'm definitely cutting out meat (not eggs though) but I have an issue; I have hypothyroidism, PCOS, and insulin resistance so I have to be really careful with carbs-my doctor is recommending 30% or less carbs. I know nuts and oils are vegan, and I'll still be eating eggs for that reason, but I'm kind of worried about this diet because I'm supposed to stay away from carbs and eat more fats. Anyone have any advice?

[@veganmichele]

+Rachel I would maybe seek out a second opinion from a doctor who supports a vegan diet. There are plenty of evidenced based cases of people healing or improving those issues with a vegan diet. Have you read any of the medical mediums (Anthony Williams) books? He has great info on thyroid issues in his new book Thyroid Healing as well as lots of helpful information on those conditions in his book Life Changing Foods. Check him out👍 and good luck.

[@gg8723]

if you have pcos like i do then i really don’t recommend a vegan high carb diet like she’s suggesting. she has a completely different body type than a lot of women with pcos. have you always held weight easily? do you have a curvy figure? big thighs or boobs? then yeah don’t do this bcs you will only gain weight. i gained 20 lbs vegan after losing 30 keto. that tells me that the diet was not for my body chemistry. she looks like she is naturally slender and not curvy. look up your ayurvedic body type- if you’re the one with naturally curvy or thick then vegan is bad bcs it’s simply to high in carbs and starch. i’m back on keto and have lost 5 lbs doing absolutely nothing. i still eat clean but i have to avoid carbs like the plague. i was eating quinoa, farro, nuts, grains, on vegan and nothing processed and stil gained massive weight and i was bloated and breaking out. veganism does not work for everyone and i wish these people would stop pretending like everyone has the exact same body chemistry. actual doctors know we do not, but those bloggers just talk about what works for them or whatever they googled

[@veganmichele]

Hi, I understand where you are coming from but have to respectfully disagree. This diet works well for pcos as well. I’m not just looking on google, I have actual training and this diet has been proven to be the healthiest on the planet by looking at the longest living societies on earth. Feel free to look up experts in the field like Neal Bernard, T Colin Campbell, Dean Ornish, Joel Furman and so many more to find information on how this diet has helped thousands with weight loss, disease prevention and reversal.

[@SiSi-yy1oe]

I have acne and I'm overweight I am starting this lifestyle today I hope it will help, thank you🤍

[@veganmichele]

Good for you! All the best!

[@kathyjackson4034]

As a Vegan I love my pasta and rice so that is why I am not losing weight?☹️

[@veganmichele]

Try playing with a bit smaller portions of those and larger portions of veggies to see if you can see any weight loss shift. A lot of times, especially for women, we can’t eat so much of those foods and lose weight.

[@Biglittlebirds]

Hello, BVGAN! I really loved this video of yours, but I could really use some more pointers and tips on losing weight! I exercise every single day, mostly doing HIIT or strength training, but before I do my actual workout I walk/run for a solid hour if not longer. I'm also vegan (WSLF) and eat around 1,000 to 1,400 cal of unprocessed food every day as well. The thing is, I'm not seeing any results! If anything, I have gained more weight and fat than when I started my journey. It's really discouraging because I have been giving it my all for about 3 months to no avail. :( If you could help me that would be lovely, but if not that's okay too! Sorry if I'm being a bother, hoping you're having a wonderful day or night!

[@veganmichele]

+SmallBean hi! Thank you for your comment, I'm actually putting out a video really soon that will talk strictly about things to do to lose weight on a vegan diet. So stay tuned for that. It sounds like you may be doing too much exercise, and eating too little calories. And then on top of that, it is stressing you out. All of these things allow your body to try and hold onto weight. I have definitely been in this frustrating cycle before myself so I completely get it. The video will be out this week or next, and it will address these concerns. Don't give up, and hope my suggestions in the upcoming video will help you achieve results you desire. Whenever I do these things, I see results. xx

[@Biglittlebirds]

BVGAN. Thank you so much for replying, you are so lovely! Really? I thought I wasn't doing enough exercise throughout my day. I've also have had multiple eating disorders in the past so would that also have lasting affects? I will definitely make sure I watch the video when it comes out! Thank you again, totally made my day. :)

[@veganmichele]

+SmallBean of course! I totally can identify with disordered eating and over exercising, sometimes we are just doing too much and our bodies get confused. I can say first hand, if our diets are giving us what we need, we don't need to work out nearly as hard. It's not sustainable in the long run either. I'm a big proponent of excercise but there needs to be balance so as not to burn our systems out. The video will be out tomorrow, I hope you find some useful tips in it xx

[@nappynew]

I get really confused by apps -- in looking at your cronometer app (7:51/8:41) -- It shows Protein at 108%, carbs 290% and Fat 36% -- how does this work using 80/10/10? I'm thinking protein should say 10%, Carbs 80% and fat 10%?!?!?!? Please explain this in laymens terms. Thanks for the video.

[@veganmichele]

Hi, The wheel to the right of those numbers calculates the total calories for the day coming to a percentage of total calories for protein carbs and fat. I know the numbers you pointed out make that seem confusing.

[@veganmichele]

But if you use the app and punch in your food, tap on that little wheel and it will give you the percentages. Hope that helps😁

[@mayafatah9303]

I've been vegan since 5 years old ( 46 years) and still i cant lose my 4 kg!!! no meat no eggs no fish.. tried keto .. tried one meal a day but still nothing.. no sugar, no drinks, no potatoes, no bread... even i started not to drink much water but still nothing :(

[@veganmichele]

Hi Maya, I’d be curious to know what you eat on a typical day before knowing how to guide you in the right direction.

[@mayafatah9303]

@@veganmichele morning turkish coffee or Cappuccino with out sugar. midday some welnut and avocado with lemon and black paper. At four or five pm, preparing my meal which (spinach with onion, garlic, middleeast spicy with green peas) on a fire for ten min and eat them without bread. All my food have to contain green colour and all from my garden except beans peas. Sometime I do salad. All veg with some pcs of feta cheese but I stopped to do that just to lose my 5kg. I eat olive oil,. All veg and not much fruit cause of the sugar.

[@veganmichele]

Have you tried eating a smaller percentage of fat and added in more vegetables and fruit. What I see work with my weight loss clients is keeping the fat low and having filling foods like fruits, vegetables, whole sources of grains and beans. Nothing processed or minimally processed and cutting oil out completely. That’s a very generic version on what I help clients with on a more detailed personal basis, but it seems from what you wrote, you could shed those last 4kg by lowering your overall fat (eating very sparingly the avocado and walnut and omitting the oil completely).

[@veganmichele]

And if eaten in their whole form, fruits are not bad for you at all. Intact they contain fiber as well and the sugar from them does not spike the blood sugar

[@Ariel-mo3om]

Oil fats are different than fruit/nut fats. Do you think calorie amount matters?

[@veganmichele]

Yes that’s true. For me I still try to keep my fats low from plant sources as well. I do think it matters to the extent that if one is overeating too much food-whether healthy or not- one can gain weight. I don’t restrict, but do my best to eat until satisfied not overstuffed or extremely hungry.

[@susankelland638]

Your video got me thinking! I am mostly vegan, with sardines or other small fish once a week maybe and cheese if eating out and can't get vegan. My problem is fat, cos I like it a lot! I cook mostly with coconut fat or olive oil but God knows how much fat 10% per meal would be? Can anyone answer that question? I only need to lose about half a stone but would be grateful for advice. Thanks.

[@veganmichele]

I think a good way to think about it is how many nutrients per bite can you get in? Often times we reach for fat because our bodies are craving the proper nutrients they need. Of course, it’s a matter of habit too. It all depends on you individually but for me eating around 1800-2000 cal per day I have about a tablespoon of either chia seeds or flaxseeds AND 1/4 of an avocado OR tablespoon of a nut butter and that leaves me around 10% I eat tons of veggies in the day and fruit and about a cup each of a whole grain and bean/legume. Hope that helps.

[@susankelland638]

@@veganmichele that's food for thought! Thanks Michele.

[@veganmichele]

You’re welcome. All the best😊

[@jasmineh617]

I am on a pleateau right now but I still have so much more weight to lose....I am definitely eating whole food plant based but my biggest challenge is salad dressings..I just can’t find a good oil free dressing 😔 and certain foods when I cook in water have literally no taste. Cutting out oils is a huge challenge for me and I really feel like it’s holding me back.

[@veganmichele]

Congrats on what you have done thus far! I feel ya, I am really getting good with no oil now, but it was tough in the beginning. I would suggest using better than bouillon as a substitute for frying/sautéing in oil. It is so flavorful. Here’s the link; Better Than Bullion Organic Vegetable Base: amzn.to/2E6DbYJ As far as salad dressing, check out the description box of the video below. There’s one that I made up and am loving:kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGHRpXWver13qKc It uses ripe avocado rather than oil. 💚

[@jasmineh617]

Thank you so much for these tips!! I’m going to be making a trip to Whole Foods for that better than bouillon soon 😁 and I will definitely try this dressing!

[@veganmichele]

Good luck and tasty satisfying meals to you 💚

[@marieangeliquemarianne2046]

I’ve been vegan for 10years, I’ve been skinny for the first 4 years then boom, I gained 20 pounds and still can’t lose it, no matter What I try

[@veganmichele]

What do you think you changed after the first 4 years?

[@marieangeliquemarianne2046]

Vegan Michele I used to be more on the raw vegan diet line , eating zucchini’s salads and fresh fruits. Now with all these new vegan brands, I don’t know if it’s the soy that’s making it harder cause I suffer from pcos.

[@veganmichele]

Hi, when we begin adding lots of processed foods (vegan or not) to our diet we will gain weight because as foods are processed they get a higher calorie value for a smaller amount of food. And then we need to eat more of those foods to feel satisfied. If we stick to whole forms of plant foods you can actually get away with eating more volume and still being in a calorie deficit and thus lose weight while eating more. If you are serious about losing the weight, return to eating the way you did before with lots of lower calorie high volumes foods and the weight will come off. You don’t have to be raw if you don’t want to be, but adding in tons of veggies, fruits, potatoes, whole grains, and beans will help shed the weight. ❤️😉

[@heatherhennick1849]

I transitioned to Vegan 6 weeks ago. I was hoping o loose a few pounds. Unfortunately...I have gained a few...I find it difficult to eat so bland.... and creative cooking and careful planning all the time.... I have tried the vegan tahini and nut based sauces but this is very caloric. I have used some gardenia products to transition and use on vacation!I am also always hungry but do feel good...but somewhat angry and iritable. I think it may be the adjustment considering family and others around me are not vegan. I am trying my best to survive..it is not easy. I will consider the fats... but seriously...difficult and not happy with the scale issue.

[@veganmichele]

Hi Heather, it really comes down to the mind. Watch and read some information that will motivate you to continue. Why did you decide to make the switch in the first place? Was it for health, the environment, animals? Motivate yourself with your ‘why’ and keep learning. It is more difficult on your own, but it is still doable if you stay strong to your reasons why.

[@veganmichele]

And the irritability May be detox symptoms, be patient with yourself and know with each day those symptoms will begin to lessen as you stick with it.

[@heatherhennick1849]

@@veganmichele Hi There..I have stuck to the veganism and I no longer feel cravings , deprived or irritable. It took about 6 weeks. I just bought a Instant pot and have yet to figure out how to use it. I went Vegan for 3 reasons. 1. health- I just feel that the whole plant diet is healthy and I intuitively felt it would help me with my weight. I am basically healthy but would like to loose a few pounds..and be a little trimmer for vanity really. 2. the environment...I really care for the sake of my kids 3. The animals.

[@veganmichele]

Heather Hennick I love your “why’s” keep them in the fore front of your mind😊 I’m so glad you are getting the hang of it and feeling better each day. Stick to those low calorie high volume plant foods and you will see the weight come off. I always recommend sticking to it for at least 12 weeks without wavering to give yourself the optimum success rate. I’d love to help you reach your weight loss goals, check out my weight loss course and see if it might be something you’d like to do. www.veganmichele.com/vwlc

[@alszkx3021]

Can you do some what i eat in a day, so we can see what 80:10:10 looks like, thanks :) great video

[@veganmichele]

Hey thanks for watching, I have some you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5alZJqVbJuDl6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTNgHx4hdmgrpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/naK9f35th8-op6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmxioqAqrBrkKc

[@alszkx3021]

@@veganmichele thanks new sub :)

[@veganmichele]

Thank you!

[@cherylsimon7619]

thanks for the video. I'm 53 and maybe that is the reason I struggle. So far, I found that I gain weight with high carbs and high fats. I do best with all fruits and veggies with a small amount of nuts. That doesn't sound far off from what you shared except when I incorporate grains, oatmeal etc, I gain. The problem with being too thin at my weight even though I feel amazing is loose skin... so there's that lol.

[@veganmichele]

Hi! I can totally identify with you, I do best with just fruit veg and some nuts seeds and avocado. Too many grains isn’t great for me either, and totally dealing with loose skin after pregnancy too. 😊

[@cherylsimon7619]

BVGAN. Thx! We all gotta find what works with diet but loose skin is a tough one!

[@rayellejohnson9961]

Only thing I dont understand about 80/10/10 is how can one afford to have nuts with 22 grams of fat based on 2000 cals a day... and 33g for 3k cals

[@veganmichele]

If you have nuts it’s just a very small quantity. The more greens and produce you have the more fat you can bring in. Think of low calorie dense foods (fruits veggies whole plant foods) as the “main dish” and high calorie dense foods (nuts seeds avocado tahini etc.) as the “condiments”

[@haleigh8887]

Omg tysm I haven't started my diet yet I have 4 weeks to do this diet to lose weight because I'm going to Florida in about 4 weeks.

[@veganmichele]

Give it a shot but also remember this is a way to eat for a long healthy life, not just a quick fix. All the best and have fun in Florida.

[@shauntelgill9384]

im sorry michele that i could not make it for our google meet i am having a bad day today and dont feel well just wanted to let you know that i will reschedule it

[@HoliFoolsTV]

Thank you for this. Was very helpful!

[@veganmichele]

+Roes thank you! I'm glad it was helpful and thanks for watching ❤️

[@isa89bella1]

The music makes it sounds just a little like unreal,, i do agree with u, but That music

[@veganmichele]

Lol, sorry for the music. This is a pretty old video 😊

[@isa89bella1]

ok 😅 was just thinking it was sad when u have good thinks to say, but the music gave it all a little question mark. if that makes sense.. sorry my english, i'm danish, So it's not my language. thanks for the video 🙏

[@cheezheadz3928]

@@isa89bella1 What she's saying is the important part so focus on that.

[@Rustyblackleford]

With tofu tempeh or anything else like that be considered process and what hurt your diet

[@veganmichele]

Your right. Those are minimally processed, but can be helpful for someone initially transitioning. I eat these pretty sparingly, but they are nice to have on occasion.

[@Rustyblackleford]

@@veganmichele thank you for the reply. I am struggling with my weight and have gained since going vegan. I have only done it year and in the midst of the pandemic, so it's been a struggle.

[@shauntelgill9384]

Hey Michele sorry but everything has been hectic ie mental health wise its verry mental i set my goal as lose 32 pounds and have been trying to think about calories but im confused.

[@veganmichele]

Hi Shauntel, sorry you haven’t been well. Just cue into eating at the whisper of hunger and stopping when satisfied not overfulll, and that’s a great place to begin and not have to count calories.

[@mochatype]

Im trying to lower my cholesterol but it has increased and im assuming from my meat consumption. But my sugar is increasing from carbs n breads. I feel like vegan will work 4 me. Im so depressed bc im struggling with these no carb diets and its hard to stop eating meats when im a mom whose been conditioned to consuming meats so my whole family does the same. Any ideas on meal prep sites? Grocery stores other than costco? Any support forums for moms wanting to transition with family. I want to thrive. Thanks in advance.

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Thank you for watching and I agree vegan would be a great choice to try out! It's a great change for your whole family. I like to shop at Trader Joe's, natural grocers, almost regular chain stores now carry more organic and healthy options even Walmart has lots more options than it ever has in the past. Minimalist baker is a great vegan recipe blog to check out. I have a special project coming out at the end of this month with lots of recipe ideas too. I'll be talking about it here on my channel soon. It may be helpful to you and your family too. You most certainly can thrive! I know it is possible to do so and still enjoy your meals. All the best to you and your family xx

[@lizsummers1802]

I Apologize for the ignorance (I’ve only been vegan- or attempting to for 2 months) So are all the soy based products “not good”? I was so happy when I saw vegan cheese, pizzas, lasagna and the frozen food section is endless (all made of soy) etc... which to me seemed switching to vegan so easy...BUT I got discouraged, I noticed I’m still bloated and I gained 8lbs 😫 I’m going to assumed those tasty soy spicy “chicken” sandwiches are the cause... gladly listening to advice from anyone....should I cut them all out completely? Are they all garbage or are some ok? My husband just switch 2 days ago and I don’t want him to fall into this as well,especially since he just came off of weight watchers losing 60lbs.

[@veganmichele]

Hi, thanks for reaching out. I think they are great for transitioning, but not something we should eat daily. Even though they are a way better choice than meat and dairy for multiple reasons, they are still processed. You don’t need to quit it all at once if your not ready, just try to limit the processed items and replace with more Whole Food items. So for example, instead of prepackaged veggie burgers try making your own with some millet, mushrooms, and black beans. Make a cheese spread from cashews instead of a processed soy cheese. Don’t be discouraged, you and your husband are making great changes just try to incorporate lots of fruits, veggies, legumes, whole grains, and some seeds and nuts. I’ve got a lot of free recipes on my channel and website, and if you’d like you can always purchase my eBook for even more recipe ideas (www.bvgan.com/ebook) Good luck!

[@hopemichiels6323]

You are literally one of my favourite vegan bloggers. 💜💜💜

[@veganmichele]

+Hope Michiels aw you are too sweet thank you!

[@realityisntachoice1483]

Not losing anything

[@veganmichele]

I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble. I have more information on my website if you are interested in getting some help: www.veganmichele.com/vwlc

[@melsinsight]

THANK YOU for sharing with us I AM mostly vegan , but I lost a lot of weight and can't seem to gain any back I have been veggie for ears and vegan for 2 years I eat avocado every day and sweet potatoes a lot I think I need to eat more nuts and seeds got any ideas PRO-PEACE

[@veganmichele]

+Melissa Hancock hi! Yeah adding in some more nuts seeds fats etc in your case may help. Also just a larger amount of calories if you are having trouble keeping weight on. Do you feel like you are eating enough on a daily basis?

[@runahorsey]

It's useful to know the 80/10/10, but how do I apply that? How do I measure it? That's where I'm stuck.

[@veganmichele]

I see, you aren’t the only one who’s asked me this. I want to do a series of videos that will address this in the coming months. Stay tuned!

[@sonyaj1]

Abbey Good check out my fitness pal. It will allow u to set your macros the way u want them.

[@purseypurslane]

Abbey Good Doug Graham wrote that book, you find it in any library or where you buy books ~~ just eyeball the amounts, it technically means very little to no fats, mostly carbs. His salad dressings use fruit instead of oil (like mangos blended with basil) which I find are too watery on salads, I prefer savory not sweet w/ my salads.

[@erikasmith2885]

Whole plant foods (using little to no overt fats) will balance out that ratio using fruit or starches as your carb base. All plants have all 3 macronutrients.

[@barurose7319]

hello. I loved your video. I have one question. I am vegan for one year. I was vegan in usa for 7 montjhs and i lost weight (10 pounds) now I am back in my country (czech republic) 5 months and I am still gaining weight. eating almost the same. what do you think its the problem? thank yo

[@veganmichele]

Hi Baru, I think the best thing to do is really examine what you are eating via a food journaling app. Often, we think we are eating the same but have added in more allowances in our daily eating without realizing it. I am sooo guilty of doing this too! 😊 I made a video recently that might be helpful for you to figure out where you are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqDHaYN5lKmjitk All the best to you, and let me know how it’s going.

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Excellent! Seems we're on similar journeys and coming up with the same conclusions. (Great minds think alike!) keep up the great work!

[@veganmichele]

+Metro Renovations & More! 👍

[@shauntelgill9384]

hi i am having a very very hard time right now i eat a very healthy Oil free Plant Based Diet Broccoli Kale Swiss chard greens and lots of vegetables i don't even eat Breakfast i skip it in fact most of time i eat a lunch meal so i don't think i eat a lot i do like to eat things like pasta And Some Flour Products i may indulge in some homemade vegan chocolate cake but i do exercise and stuff still when i get on the scale the number just keeps going up and up i was promised weight loss but i'm starting to think something is wrong with my Body or i need to cut something out of my diet Maybe its the Tofu or the fruit haaaaaa this is so Stressful there are so many other vegans losing weight in weeks and mine just seems to be nothing at all i did lose initially but now The number wont keep going down i am exercising because they say that's the key to weight-loss keep in mind i wasn't exercising like i am now but no weight-loss what is wrong with my body!

[@cheezheadz3928]

Avoid the things you likely know are hindering your weight loss: pasta, flour products, chocolate cake and stick to whole foods. Also ditch vegan processed products and oils if you are using them.

[@shauntelgill9384]

@@cheezheadz3928 i dont eat it everyday

[@shauntelgill9384]

@@cheezheadz3928 and i exercise weight fluctuates alot on the scale

[@shauntelgill9384]

​@@cheezheadz3928 i dont eat processed food i eat alot of vegetables

[@shauntelgill9384]

i actually put my self on 500 calories a day at one point in the past for weightloss

[@ialy9]

Do you have lists of plant base carbs proteins and fat to share? I'm trying to go vegan but I don't know much about the food types to choose

[@veganmichele]

+c.i lee hi! Sure. Basically all plant foods have good carbs and some proteins in them. Here's a little list off the top of my head: CARBS all whole fruits Mango Watermelon Grapes Oranges Banana Cherries Figs Tomato Pineapple Etc. All vegetables - starchy and non starchy Cauliflower Broccoli Lettuce All greens Grains/starchy vegetable Brown rice Millet Barley Corn Oats Rye Potato Carrot Other whole grains you may enjoy PROTEINS leafy greens have a lot of protein - kale, spinach, arugula Black beans Kidney beans Lentils Peas Any legume FATS avocado Coconut flesh Nuts Almonds Walnut Cashew Seeds Chia seed Flax seed Sunflower seed Sesame seed or tahini Nut butters - as minimally processed as possible. There is a lot more to choose from, but this can give you a starting idea. Hope this helps xx and good luck

[@rawveganresults7334]

I tend to eat 2 pounds of mixed greens (either as salads or green smoothies or both) plus a bunch of other salad veggies (carrots, tomatoes, celery, etc.) and 10-15 pieces of fruit (mostly bananas because they are inexpensive) along with a good handful of walnuts daily. This can easily meet almost all vitamin and mineral needs and gives a fantastic omega 6 to omega 3 ratio while getting plenty of protein as well (I only supplement B12 and D3 periodically if I don't get enough sunshine).

[@veganmichele]

+Raw Vegan Results awesome!

[@zatunjamsa]

@@veganmichele thank you so much I really appreciate this list🤗

[@veganmichele]

Thank you!

[@Lori42ish]

I have gained five pounds since going vegan in the last three weeks. I’m 52, 5’2 131 weight. Can you please suggest a meal plan to help me get started eating the 80, 10, 10 or a vegan cookbook that will spell it out for me. I don’t eat pasta at all. TIA

[@veganmichele]

Hello! This is one of my video goals for the upcoming months, but for the near future you can purchase my cookbook if you’d like as I do have recipes that you can make an 80/10/10 split (there are also more high calorie recipes and treats but plenty to make a very strict clean eating plan as well). I know this can be frustrating, take a look at this video for more suggestions if you haven’t seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDTqoCebch4mLM

[@Lori42ish]

BVGAN. Wow thank you so much. I will look at the video and get the book. Yes it is a little frustrating. Lol. ❤️

[@milessharman8518]

I don't want to loose weight cuz I'm only 104 pounds but i do eat a vegan diet but i do it for the animals not for weight loss

[@marielyortiz510]

I eat about 4 hass avocados a week. Should I cut back?

[@veganmichele]

Hey! It depends, but I’d say that’s fine, overall. Maybe just track your macros for a few days if you are not sure to see how much fat you are getting in percentage wise each day. If it’s anywhere between 10-15% each day your doing great. Also, if you are eating tons of fruits and veggies and not a ton of overt fats each day it will balance out throughout the week.

[@Srindal4657]

I can do it!

[@veganmichele]

YES YOU CAN!! 😘

[@haydeesimmons5469]

I love you program however could you remove the music? It is too loud.

[@veganmichele]

Thank you. This is a very old video, but I’ve got more on my channel with related information.

[@Terry-hw1ws]

What about proteins then?

[@veganmichele]

If you are eating enough calories from whole plant food sources, you will get enough protein😊

[@Terry-hw1ws]

Vegan Michele oh alright.

[@JenniferHernandez-vh4iw]

Was a good video. I lost 40 pounds already and it stopped. I have about 15 / 20 more to go but scale won't budge. I understand muscle from fat etc. But I definitely needs to lose little more. I think I need to start putting in my macros and be more strict with myself cause I tend to grab things when feeding family here and there and I know I can't be doing that. I guess it's hard cause my family not plant based and I am :-( But this video did help thank you

[@veganmichele]

All the best, you can get thru the plateau. Like you said, it’s those small shifts that will make things move again xx

[@CoachKathiTheFitSpirit]

4 weeks in! Thanks for the info~

[@holisticleedriven8532]

Would love more information about where you got your certification and what kind it is. I'm currently working towards an Exercise Science degree for work as a personal trainer and have been considering an eventual nutritionist degree. (Just not both at the same time.) Thanks! Great video. There are a lot of WSLF (whole starch, low fat) recipes on KZbin that follow the sort of diet you're suggesting. If anyone wants ideas, just look up wslf recipes! And TFS!

[@veganmichele]

+HolisticLee Driven Hi! I got my certification via eCornell here's a link to check it out: www.ecornell.com/certificates/plant-based-nutrition/certificate-in-plant-based-nutrition/ 👍

[@ranisatya25]

It worked

[@readingsbyladean7574]

This really helped me thank you!!!

[@veganmichele]

Thanks!

[@Onlythezander]

So this is going to sound stupid. But 80 10 10 how do you know it's only 10 percent of your intake?

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Not stupid at all, I totally get why it can be confusing. If you go to something like Cronometer.com and track your food for a day you’ll see how everything breaks down macronutrient wise into a percentage of carbs, protein, and fat and you’ll be able to see what percentage of each macronutrient you consumed that day. Keeping it on a moderate to lower fat percentage will help aid in fat loss. Soon you’ll find you kind of can eyeball your fats without needing to track them like this daily. Hope that helps.

[@jyo5764]

I was vegan 6 years it doesnt work for everyone i actually gained more weight when i was vegan with whole plant based foods

[@misterb6456]

Good you left that extremists . Just do some sports, eat veggies and meat, drink enough water, check calories and dance, dance, dance. You will be fine.

[@Dundeesping]

Great channel, very informative. Keep it going!

[@veganmichele]

+Edgar Alanpwn thank you for the kind words!!

[@3xcancerwarrior980]

Is gluten free bread and organic protein burgers okay?

[@veganmichele]

Hi, it all depends on how your body responds for you to lose weight. If you feel like those food items work for you while still losing weight, go for it. If not, I would just stick as much as possible to unprocessed whole plant foods😊

[@nicolevogelaere8820]

publishing health videos with no back information can harm! please be more specific on nutrition values like we're to find the protein or fat .... how much you should eat to be healthy..! humans need minimum 50 to 60 grams protein daily, never mess with that! long term impact of too little protein is ill functioning thyroid. Severe protein deficiency can lead to fluid retention, which can make the stomach look bloated! Veganism is not something you can become overnight or start without any nutrition knowledge! Contact a nutritionist or educate yourself from a reliable media not on youtube!! This will help you be healthy on a vegan lifestyle.👍👍👍

[@veganmichele]

Hello, I am a certified holistic nutritionist (this is an old video). I coach and help people on a daily basis. Basic protein needs are between 46-56 grams of protein for women and men respectively. One can get all they need from a whole food plant based diet with your over all protein coming in around 10% of your daily diet. Of course if people are more active and feel they want to add more, that is their choice and I support and guide them for their specific lifestyle. If a Person is eating enough calories coming from minimally processed whole plant foods, they will be getting enough protein, be healthy and thrive on a vegan diet.

[@nicolevogelaere8820]

The comment sections all over suggests that young teens think going vegan is a diet to lose weight! This is the problem for all the bad publicity on veganism! Too many videos all mension weight loss to be the benefit going vegan! Veganism is not a diet, you can do harm using it that way! i've been vegetarian almost all my life and went vegan 3 years ago. And i'm still learning and educating myself on the nutrition valius. Getting enough of all the nutrients made me gain MORE weight! Bud i feel great and have much more energy no regrets at all! Choose to be vegan for your health not to lose weight.

[@veganmichele]

There is so much more than weight loss when it comes to a vegan diet, but it’s a great byproduct of changing lifestyle. Any popular diet out there can seem like a gimmick for weight loss, but I agree, eating this way is absolutely a lifestyle choice for so many reasons. There are many ways to consume a vegan diet, but research has shown that eating minimally processed whole plant foods with a small but adequate amount of plant fat has the most benefit for overall longevity, health, and staying at ones natural weight.

[@nicolevogelaere8820]

@@veganmichele someone should do this right, youtube is full with wrong information that keep destroying veganism for all to come! Makes me mad using this all the time to promote weight loss or watching the hate video's showing skin and bone people that obius have an eating disorder! Lost my mom 5 years ago to anorexia...

[@veganmichele]

I have a lot more recent videos explaining the health side of eating this way. I primarily work with weigh loss clients, but do so in a healthy balanced manner that promotes health in every way and never deprivation

[@laurensweeney753]

please list the info for the certification that you are pursuing at Cornell please??

[@veganmichele]

+Lauren Sweeney hi it's called the plant based nutrition certification via the t Colin Campbell center for nutrition science in partnership with eCornell. I highly recommend it, very informative and wonderful in depth information xx

[@Ebuje1]

Sorry if this is a silly question however how many grams of fat a day is 10%?

[@veganmichele]

Not a silly question at all😊 it is a percentage of your total daily calories so that will differ from day to day with grams of fat depending on what you eat. The best way to figure it out is to log everything you eat in a day in a calorie/macro tracking app like Cronometer it will give you the most accurate assessment for exactly what you ate that day. I hope that helps xx

[@healthyminds2788]

Thank you for the video I was about to give up on being plant base

[@veganmichele]

Of course. Don’t give up! Weight aside, there are so many benefits to your health by eating plant based xx

[@tatianahernandez2802]

Hello, are you taking the certification online?

[@veganmichele]

+Tatiana Hernandez hi there! Yes I am and it's really wonderful. I highly recommend it👍

[@anonmom0129]

1 week in and I feel so bloated

[@mikegarippo7815]

Acoustics are bad in this video

[@veganmichele]

True. Not the best sound. Appologies 😊

[@bookbearerplus]

Thanks for the 🔑

[@veganmichele]

You are welcome. Good luck!

[@forever_vegan1462]

We loooove you 🌱🌱🌱GO VEGAN💗💗💗

[@veganmichele]

Yesss!!

[@Princess-sk6kc]

Is oatmeal something that is okay to eat on a regular basis for breakfast?

[@ICanChangeItLater]

Versace Baby I'd say yes! I'd recommend rolled oats, because they're less processed (which she mentions at the end) than instant oats. They're also more filling

[@veganmichele]

+Versace Baby sure! Just top it with fresh fruit or a natural type of sweetener like raisins or dates rather than added processed sugar 👍

[@veganmichele]

+Rachel 👌

[@nataliecarpenter7165]

Yes. I eat it for breakfast.... plain 😊

[@doggysoul2679]

I still can’t get it right 😕

[@kirsten1007]

I think I must go back to no oil and low fat vegan to lose ten pounds

[@veganmichele]

You can do it!

[@eddyfam5]

what is the name of the app you mentioned?

[@veganmichele]

+Karen Maxwell Eddy hi! It's called Cronometer 😊

[@tyrannozilla1]

i gave up eating garbage like meat fast food potato chips and donuts

[@veganmichele]

That’s wonderful!

[@tyrannozilla1]

@@veganmichele yup now i'm vegan

[@petrathornewill1761]

Can I have potatoes? How about sweet potatoes I’m new to this.

[@gabby9431]

So, no nuts, no olive oil...?

[@veganmichele]

+Gabi ;; to lose weight, you want to keep those to a minimum. I know😧

[@veganmichele]

+Gabi ;; you can still have nuts and seeds, preferably no oil, but just very small amounts.

[@gabby9431]

BVGAN. The only problem is that nuts are one of the best foods to vegans! But I get what you mean ;)

[@veganmichele]

+Gabi ;; they are so high in fat, of course you can still keep them in your diet but sparingly. Try to add in more high volume low calorie foods to keep you full. Check out this video for some practical tips on how to make this work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDTqoCebch4mLM

[@gabby9431]

BVGAN. Thank you so much ♥️

[@nessawithsmiles]

Can I eat 1/4 cup of nuts a day

[@veganmichele]

That should be ok if the majority of your other calories and food intake is coming from lots of fruits veggies and grains without added oil or fat. 👍