Why you can't lose weight on a vegan diet

Here's the top 2 reasons you're not losing weight on a vegan diet.
REGARDLESS of what kind of diet you're on you need to get into a calorie deficit to lose weight and there is NO guarantee this will happen when you go vegan, in fact you can actually easily gain weight.
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[@jasminealixandranorth]

I’ve been vegan for 35 years. I never really needed to lose weight, but giving up all ‘free oils’ (olive oil, coconut oil), I lost 15 pounds. I still eat olives, and avocados but haven’t put the weight back. Its the free oils that were a problem for me.

[@practicalmagic9]

That makes sense since eating the whole food even when oily is more sating and not just the fat extracted from it.

[@andiedoolan3371]

Same, I eat avocado's, nut's, tahini, no way would I eliminate the healthy fats, no matter the calories....

[@renaeselix5648]

Just found you as High Carb Hannah was talking about you. Love these ...

[@stelahristova6122]

I found you yesterday and I already love you! Thank you for this information. I've been strugle to lose weight since I gave birth to my child and I've tried almost every vegan diet and nothing changed. Hope this time will be diffrent.

[@ChelseaMae]

Stela Hristova thank you!! Come hang out and follow me on Instagram, let’s connect over there! You can DEFINITELY lose the baby weight when you have those tools. Heck if I can do it you can!! My Instagram link is in the description of the vid.

[@HighCarbDiabetic]

How are you going now?

[@ashleyquinsay9523]

Thank you for this! I needed to see this, my biggest problem is consistency and tracking. Also you’ve motivated me to get back on track 😊

[@staceyr4622]

Thank you for showing a visual perception of what you’re telling us!! It’s so much more helpful to see the difference in plates while you’re explaining it..... makes a huge difference for me 🌼

[@annemariezweistra9471]

This was an eye-opener. 😬

[@denisea.9033]

💯

[@iambrige9866]

Thank you for the help! I have more than 150 pounds to lose and I've been vegan for 3 years. Haven't lost a pound because my plate always looks like your "don't" plate. I'm rethinking it all!

[@ChelseaMae]

You can do it Brigette!! Please send me an email or pop onto my website if you want some help. It's so possible to get there!!

[@iambrige9866]

@@ChelseaMae thank you!

[@iambrige9866]

I couldn't find your email, but sent you a message on Instagram 😁

[@iambrige9866]

Funny guy! You solved my problem! Which eating disorder do you think I should start?? 🙄

[@iambrige9866]

Apparently, you don't know sarcasm. Just because you're someone who doesn't want to eat meat, doesn't mean that's an eating disorder. I can turn and say those that eat meat have an eating disorder because they can't or won't give up meat.

[@hamilton0526]

Girl I just love your attitude! It makes me smile! I love how real you are. Keep posting!

[@virginiepillet1269]

Just discovered your channel because of high carb hannah, I love it! I've been vegetarian for 4 years and put on a good 16 kilos on the scale, nothing seems to work, lately during lock down I even tried intermittent fasting but it's so hard to keep up! By looking at your videos and Hannah's I actually deeply feel I can finally regain a healthy relationship with food and my body 😊 Thank you so very much for your energy, genuine kindness and humour!

[@emad1988]

sooo glad I found this! I'm on the lean with plants course wait list. Can't wait! I've implemented some of the things you've said and it's helping me feel so much better but still have so much to learn!

[@wendyr8797]

Proud to see a fellow kiwi up there leading the way. You go, gurl. Kia kaha!

[@eca7351]

I'm new to your channel. Love the way you communicate. Your message in this video is exactly what needed to be said, and you did it honestly and to the point. Keep doing what you're doing, we need more people like you.

[@annabeahm4264]

Found you through High Carb Hannah and I'm loving your videos and Instagram posts. I have your podcast in my listening folder too!

[@43110s]

You explain it in such an easily understood way. Now I understand better! And I also understand now why I gain so much weight. You're funny, too. Very nice video. So refreshing to watch!

[@PriesterinDesLichts]

just found you today and I'm binge watching your videos! thank you so much, I love your content and your humor :) I have gained so much weight the past year (and I do think it also has to do with my thyroid being low), got really confused, did vegan keto, then stopped eating fully plant based (do not recommend lol, but it was good to clear any dogmatic thinking from my mind), then suffered even more... I am so ready to release all the extra weight

[@1009michelle]

Fun and informative video! Love the food bowl visuals to see the better option. Keep it up! 👏🏼❤️

[@ChelseaMae]

1009michelle thanks so much! Appreciate that!

[@jillrukhra8021]

Love your videos Chelsea! Thanks so much for sharing. Would love to know more about your parenting style and if you home school? Your kids are so cute!!

[@smallfootprint2961]

That's me. I fall off the wagon after a few days, and indulge for a couple days, but the damage is done. I lost about 80 lbs a few years ago, mostly on smoothies and juicing... very green, low calorie density. I have some weight to go, and it comes off quickly when I do as you say. I know it works... no mystery. I'm there again. Praying for consistency. Thanks for the 'tell it like it is' talk.

[@anneyoung1011]

Some great advice makes so much sense. Pleased I found you, being in New Zealand it makes it much easier to follow you as we can access the same foods. Love your ideas They help stop much. Thank you.

[@lindseymacintosh3]

Same !!! LOVE that she is NZ based !!!! 😀👍

[@practicalmagic9]

I have been vegetarian for two years now and moved to plant based for a year but I'm not losing weight. Your channel is helping me to gain a perspective on my intake.I need to pay closer attention to my plates

[@jennafrank1500]

You’re great! Thanks for the truth/tough love. Really practical tips and easy to watch videos. Thanks!

[@zoex7993]

I love your style and energy. I love that you give us the tough love that some of us need!! Thank you!

[@ChelseaMae]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@TheLyricSnitch]

Here from High Carb Hannah...I am starting my vegan journey and SOOOOOOOO need to lose weight...keep it up and keep us informed

[@allieb7757]

Beginning of Day 4 of being in a calorie deficit. It's a bit of a struggle mentally knowing how much veg I need to include especially after eating a lot of salad yesterday with my starch, but I know in time it will change and I will love them. Right now it's ugh. I am using your videos for daily inspiration, starting with the oldest ones first.

[@leyana9]

Great video, also a HCH recruit so glad to find you. I had to crank my sound to max though, is that just me? Thanks again, going to watch some more.

[@apollojakenwill]

This was actually super helpful. Lost weight but slowly gained it back. Trying to get inspired- getting the exercise back but really need to shape up my food

[@ChelseaMae]

Oh darn it, that's such a pain. Dude did a podcast on weight loss and exercise, check out Lean with Plants anywhere you listen to podcasts, it's super interesting!!

[@saxenart]

I gained it back as well, don’t understand why but you’re not the only one.

[@leslieadams6702]

Just wanted to say thank you for this information I had, but needed a second opinion got it! Love your personality and passion you have when discussing eating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle ps and your funny I just had to subscribe!

[@RawRealLove]

Ahh haha loved this. Very informative and I love your personality!

[@ChelseaMae]

RawRealLove thank you!!

[@loveislife7341]

I also just found your channel and I already love it, thank you so much for creating it, its exactly what I was looking for :) looking forward to see more video’s coming :) great job loosing the weight! You look beautiful

[@donnaallison7462]

Just found you from high carb Hannah's.I love your video's!!!Can you please make more .More meal ideas.Thank you!!!!

[@r.mcd2921]

Thank you for this, and not taking yourself so seriously! What was that little brownish thing you held up close to the end? I couldn't quite make it out, but it looked like a small potato, and sounded as if you said "blissful".

[@PropaneStove]

She was saying "bliss ballS", also known as "energy balls". THey are tiny balls made from things like dates, nut butters, shredded coconut, oats etc, so they taste amazing and are easy to make,but usually super high in calories and it's really easy to overeat on them. search it up on google to get a better idea :)

[@laura6981]

Thank you!

[@meganw737]

Literally been popping tablespoons of peanut butter and every seed and nut under the sun on my porridge cus of what I've seen on the 'what I eat in a day' videos - NOW IT MAKES SENSE lol. Thanks for your advice.

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

Totally agree. My weight has been going up and down (been vegan for 3 years, vegetarian for 20 years before that). I was never slim. I am losing/maintaining weight when I am exercising a lot and have a consistent diet. My main problem is inconsistency and over-eating. I have days when I don't eat much, for whatever reasons or times when I exercise every day and then I have like 5 non-active days on which I just over-eat and this circle repeats. But still, I would advise to include a little bit of healthy fat (to absorb nutrients and for omega fatty acids) and some more protein, but otherwise, yeah, more water-based veggies and be careful with high-calorie toppings and dressings (unfortunately I'm seriously addicted to tahini and peanut Butter)

[@madisonw1135]

THANK YOU for making everything so cut and dry 💜

[@ChelseaMae]

madison w you are so welcome!

[@madisonw1135]

@That One Guy Who Shit Posts starvation? Ok, so thats why I can eat until I'm full, satisfied and energized but still have a calorie deficit. I believe a starvation diet to be one where im feeling deprived, always hungry andack energy to make it through the day. Nice job trying to troll though 👍

[@madisonw1135]

@That One Guy Who Shit Posts I have no idea what you're trying to get at with the smoking reference, but thanks tips.

[@madisonw1135]

Also, why waste your time commenting on something you obviously don't care about? You must lead a pretty dissatisfying life.

[@jacqueline1752]

Good message and kind of comforting hearing a friendly kiwi accent ♥️

[@ChelseaMae]

Yah! 🇳🇿

[@cyndierositzke9691]

Just found you from Hannah & Kiki, love your video 😎

[@deborahsthisthat5034]

Subbed!!! Just turned 60...so happy to get off the merry go round of BS taught to us for years!!!!!! This.just.makes.sense. Following you, High Carb Hannah and Plantiful kiki

[@hula62]

I like the special effects and sounds. Thanks for the reality check.

[@DarlingMia]

I'm loving these videos. So informative with no bs and SO FUNNY. 💛😎Please keep them coming, they are extremely helpful and inspiring.

[@millermonkeyballoon]

Loved this video, it made me really think, and realize some higher calorie density foods I'm eating too much of. Plus, you made me laugh a couple of times, so a bonus!

[@sally3570]

Love love love this video! Just what I needed to hear!!! New to you and so much appreciate you sharing this.🌸

[@allgoodtoday829]

I like the effect of MCT oil to burn fat but oils are also high in calories

[@doctork1708]

Brava. Calories in, calories out…it counts. CALORIE DENSITY. Jeff Novick, RD. You do not need oil. You won’t die if you do NOT eat avocados, nuts, nut butters, tahini. I cut back (not cut out) on starchy carbs too. Lots of high water veggies. Legumes yes but I don’t eat 1.5 cups a day. I eat lower calorie fruits and not tons of it. If you’re concerned about your health and are overweight, the best thing you can do is lose the excess weight.

[@norab9302]

Thanks. Grate tips. Yeah I was struggling also with reducing fat on vegan diet. But I looked nutrition data self. You can find in potatoes, green leafy greens and even fruit, little amount of fats, I mean healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. And it is more enough for body to function.

[@best-us]

You are doing amazing work, it's been so helpful and INSPIRING. I'm seeing real change thanks to this. I'm putting in the work (of course) but you are also a big reason why I'm successful, so thank you!

[@agnesmf8403]

Great video Chelsea ! Can't wait to watch the next one !

[@ChelseaMae]

Agnès Martin-Faure thank you! In the pipeline

[@lyndapickhardt188]

I enjoy you so much...you're so real. And, I have been following Hi Carb Hannah for years and it's so cool that you have joined up with each other. I have to check KiKi out.

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

It's a great KZbin very informative very helpful thanks and gratitude. I do think that you're a little too hard on yourself you're fine you don't have to be self-critical. You're very good teacher and I really like you and your family a lot I'm excited to do the 50-50

[@lauraelainedesilets1189]

Im glad I found you. Nice you were recommended by yt. I have said for years veggies.. Everyone is into fruit. Good balance !! I cut out oil 3-4 years ago.. And hummus nut butters..all that very minimum now. Thank you for your insight. Yes half plate of veggies. My husband is Japanese.. Most eat half plate of veggies. Japan is learning veganism. Ive got probably 10-15 lbs to go.. Being inside from virus.. Last 3 weeks back at the beach.. Yea!! 💙

[@La-La-ns2te]

Thanks you so much for this video!❤️ Please keep it up! You make this journey fun!!! You are hillarious😆

[@diannedavis5430]

Thank you for all this info I want to loose wieght too have the belly fat n yes calorie deficent is the answer while on a plant based diet . This is from a fellow older kiwi. Keep doing your amazing informative vlogs love them.

[@stefanyvillegas2069]

I loved this kind of video, a lot of information, but also very funny 😊❤️

[@fratusd]

Love your channel. But I have some questions. I have pcos I have been vegan for 1.5 years I am only down 7 pounds yes in a year and a half. I know I snack way to much. How do you feel satisfied with mostly non starchy veg on your plant. Or I should ask how long does it take to feel satisfied off of that food

[@kezseery2030]

Great video. Thanks for simplifying it!

[@ChelseaMae]

Kez Seery you’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@ChelseaMae]

Kez Seery you are so welcome, hope it could help!

[@janisottanelli679]

Thanks for the information, most informative x

[@shellbelz]

Loses train of thought, decides its too complex to explain 😂😂😂 07:24

[@valeriedenise1]

How long did it take you to lose weight? I have a problem patience.

[@megangoldsney8214]

Love your real-ness Chelsea, God bless!

[@meredithwatkins1739]

You are hilarious. Very good tips and I appreciate that you don't take yourself too seriously! :)

[@prettycautiousme5527]

Love this thanks so much.

[@troecurov3]

Hi Chelsea, thank you very much it's a great job. I was wondering what you think about Durian Rider sugar stuff? His books? I am just confused as I trying to start vegan journey but could find a way.. could you kindly help please? The problem is eating broccoli, even a lot, I will not satisfying you.. not way...

[@stargazerbird]

Healthy crazy cool has a lot to answer for. He eats SO many calories in those nut butter and tahini drenched bowls.

[@jodi2678]

Yeah but I believe he is CRAZY active and has always been so of course he can eat that much

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

He is male, probably tall, and has a high metabolism while being active on a daily basis since childhood: He also has quite some muscles (not as visible as bodybuilders, but still), so he burns more calories even while resting. My goal is to one day be able to eat as much as he does without gaining weigh ;)

[@shannonrose4678]

I’m so glad I found you!!! 💜

[@saxorexic]

Hi Chelsea, really enjoying your vids, podcast and IG posts. Do you know of any channels geared towards guys you might recommend? Thanks!

[@Heal2Inspire]

Love your channel gorgeous lady. Hey hey from NZ, Welly 💨😉🤪

[@denisenicole8153]

First of all: you are adorable. So adorable. Second: now things make sense, it’s like I can’t believe how simple it all is and thank you for explaining, food and calories and carbs were making no sense before this. Third: I love the videos of what you eat, it is SO helpful. Fourth: still adorbs 🥰

[@uellamckenney1680]

I couldn’t tell what most foods were in dishes! I did get point that I have to lower calories!

[@helena7363]

Could you please make a video of staple foods you try to always keep on hand?

[@michellemichelle5202]

I think it depends on your body type. My body is more mesomorph so I can eat 2,100+ calories fine. I also think eating extra vegetables is likely fine for anyone. It’s not the calories. It’s the sugary snacks and fake cheese and such. Eating too often. But, anyway, I’m trying to go vegan too! I’ve been vegetarian for a while now, three years. I’m starting by cutting out butter and cheese. And switching to a vegan creamer. 😊 I’m looking forward to seeing what happens to my body over the next few months!

[@ChelseaMae]

Hey dude, still need to be in a calorie deficit, that's what it comes down to. You can be in a deficit eating unhealthy foods, and a surplus too eating 'clean.' But it's much easier to get into that calorie deficit if you're eating lots of veggies and fruit. Body type diets are bs in my opinion and designed to confuse from understanding energy balance.

[@larissamartinez1908]

You are funny and awesome 😁😁 thank you!!

[@JazmineMarie-fs6ze]

Do you have to get the same amount of calories everyday? I don’t ever binge but I do sometimes not get all the calories I need in a day

[@veganmommydeeslife]

I love your channel! I'm a new subscriber 💕

[@SugarGotAlongway2catchme]

Nice video. How do you explain ppl like raw food romance losing weight eating 2300 calories on raw food?

[@relarras]

Great video. Truly. May I ask - what are your goals now? I am thinking that you must be in your ideal weight? You look amazing.

[@_blagh3621]

I am eating 800 calories since 2 days, i’m kinda scared of eating more than that since idk how much is my calories i am supposed to eat

[@rostinfarm]

Good video, just what I needed to see 😋

[@normahall7176]

Why not smoothies??? It’s fast food I can take on the go when I’m running out the door. Help!!

[@shaunab2735]

🔥

[@leannabrooks6592]

Thank you!!!

[@jessa.4529]

please turn up your recording volume hard to hear you without earphones even with phone on high volume good content tho.

[@ld9545]

Agreed, but great content nonetheless! :)

[@KristinaBailey-iu6ve]

How not lose weight as vegan?

[@ulapiller]

Brilliant video! :)

[@ChelseaMae]

ulapiller thanks Ula!

[@saskalily]

Great video!!

[@ChelseaMae]

Thanks Saska!!

[@diemeckerei3021]

What do you snack on when you reeeeeaaaally want to have sweets?

[@glendisciao5100]

Subtitulos espanol please

[@veroniquediallo6055]

Thank you for this vid. :)

[@Atheria444]

I'm telling all the younger people, it's REALLY hard when you're my age. Your metabolism does tank. :-(

[@Atheria444]

@Evelyn Mustoe It's really depressing at 53. I ate maybe 1000 calories today and will probably gain.

[@saffira2010]

I've been vegan for a few yrs now but only recently started eating this way and I've been dropping off the kilos, I'm 52. So I think it might be consistency.

[@Atheria444]

@@saffira2010 Thank you for the hope! I'm 53. I will say that I've waffled back and forth between different versions of vegan too quickly. I'm determined to stick with HCLF long enough to see if it can fix my cruddy metabolism. I don't need to lose weight, but don't want to keep trending up either in mid life.

[@jamiepage9046]

Atheria PsychicGal hi I’m 55 and started this about 3 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds. Been vegan for 5 years but too much processed and healthy fat..weight really started coming off 2 weeks into starting starch solution. It will work give it a try😀

[@saffira2010]

@@Atheria444 I'm sure you'll do great. The hard part is to not think about the weightloss and concentrate on your health and nature will take care of the rest 😊

[@martigallagher7250]

Good on ya mate!

[@pattilhayes]

Excellent!

[@christinamarcille5280]

Started my journey Can’t wait for my pants to be too loose too ! 💜

[@panes840]

Brilliant

[@loriloveslettuce2996]

Awesome!! ❤️🌱💪

[@iraleebarnett4760]

Ooff, that graph hit home!!! #guilty

[@sukijohnson5398]

I love your videos! 💜🦋🌈

[@greensmoothieparty]

My mother finally had a follow up appointment with her physician yesterday morning. Her doctor has been in charge of treating Covid patients in the hospital and in nursing homes so she was not able to meet with her for the last two months. She had a full blood panel taken for this visit and her doctor was astounded at the progress she has made during the last year. She is now no longer diabetic and she was instructed to stop taking insulin - this change should aid her progress because insulin is a fat storage hormone and extra insulin makes it difficult to lose weight naturally. Her doctor also praised her kidney function which has never looked better. Also, she couldn't believe that her total cholesterol was only 139 and her HDL was 60 which is great. According to the Framingham Heart Study, these numbers means that she is "heart attack proof" as many plant based doctors have noted. Her physician mentioned that she is reconsidering the diet for her family based on this experience. All of these results are exactly what I had hoped would occur. Here is the menu that I had developed to try to mimic what she was used to eating -> www.greensmoothieparty.com/gsp-s-mother-s-menu.html While this menu is not a pure whole foods plant based diet, it appears to be health promoting enough to work for her. Health is Power!!!

[@WinWithKeshia]

But I love nuts and dried fruit 😭😭😭

[@sonjameyerhofer9703]

1500/1800 calories are way to less - even for a women. These are numbers spreaded by the diet industry ladies, the numbers which lead us to undereating and slow our metabolism. The reason why you just can loose weight mostly with those low calory numbers is because you tried already a lot of unhealthy diets. Look at Stephanie Buttermore or Miri Curbundance. Even as a women you can and you SHOULD eat more calories to stay healthy - with a good working metabolism. Undereating, especilly with low or now fat can lead to hormonal issues and other issues caused on deficiency. We need a lot of calories for a good working body, to keep our hormones balanced, our cycle running, our digestion work, etc.

[@paolarosichetti4056]

Too much carbs maybe?

[@ashleysdupont]

how many calories should people aim for? xo

[@zarahpka8098]

Deficit of 500 calories for weight loss! There are calorie calculators on the internet

[@saxenart]

@@zarahpka8098 how many calories per day?