Why You Can't Lose Weight on the Starch Solution

[@nubiasista9709]

I only care about losing belly fat. I weight train so I don’t mind weighing more, I just want a slim midsection and balanced hormones and easy digestion and the starch solution has helped with this tremendously. It’s mind boggling how I used to be high fat pescatarian and had so many digestive issues, skin and hair issues and candida. Whole plant based foods are really the best natural medicine and most of all it’s sustainable long term and very satiating.

[@trayseebee6413]

I feel like I just read my own comment!

[@meresincere5682]

Part 2 please! I just had the oat waffle this morning 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ And I love that everything u say is exactly what Dr. Lisle preaches!

[@74griffo]

I started following calorie density/as described here (I’ve been vegan for 7years) about 5 months ago and I’ve lost nearly two stone and I’m a pound or two off my ideal weight of 8 and a half stone. Once I had got into a good routine I found I could plan to go off plan once or twice a week (not too drastically mind) and I still kept losing. I haven’t gained on a single week. I know we’re all different, but it’s worth knowing that it can be possible to have ‘treats’ when you’re in a good position and know you can be consistent for the vast majority of the time and are still aware of your calories. Thanks Emmie 🥰

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you so much for sharing this! 🥰💕

[@TheElyseMorgan]

This is Day 3 for me on the Starch Solution. Been bingeing your videos! Part 2!

[@maryd.amberasia252]

Part 2 to Part 100 please!!! This is so educational esp to a person like me who turns to Instagram , Pinterest and KZbin for starch solution inspiration. Most of the time I can’t identify between a weight loss vs maintenance food cause everything looks healthy to me 😅

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you! 🥰💕

[@4007fairview]

Yes - I would definitely like to see a "Part 2". This information today has really helped me already. I was going to have "nachos" tonight on baked corn tortillas. I will now have them over potato slices instead. I've never heard the comparison of dry starches to wet starches. Thank you Emmie! Debbie in WA Ü

[@lindalindaj1683]

I hadn't heard it either but it makes sense. I was going to branch out into muffins and cookies but I think not.

[@NicgetsFit]

Awesome! Part 2 please. I have decided to stop weighing myself as it’s just not reflecting the work I am doing. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessry8472]

PART 2 PLEASE! This is great! I used to love smoothies and had one with my oatmeal every single morning. I wasn’t losing weight and I know this is one of the reasons why.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thanks for sharing!! 💕😊

[@kimbeach5596]

So glad I watched this video. I've been wfpb for almost 6 years. A year and a half ago I went down the slippery slope of processed foods....a month and a half ago I cut them out and started my fitness pal. Eating 1200 calories and tracking everything for a month. Just trying to get on track and now I feel like I don't know how to eat when I'm hungry. Today I ate 8 medjool dates with pecans stuffed inside. I needed this video, thanks for making it.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰💕

[@jhale6699]

Part 2 please! Loved the visuals and I never thought about wet vs dry starch ...thank you...so helpful😍🎄

[@jenniferwetzel11]

Part 2 please! I found this incredibly helpful!! I realized my oat cookies and oat waffles are not helping. Healthy Emmie - you are the best! Love your videos! ❤

[@HealthyEmmie]

Awwww thank you soooo much!! 🥰💕

[@martigallagher7250]

Part 2 please! Very helpful! Kinda did this at Thanksgiving with the fam. Was so foreign to not eat starch solution…and a good reminder why i don’t eat like my fam.

[@LotusLady]

I broke down in tears after the first 50 seconds. It was what I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@HealthyEmmie]

You're very much welcome! 💕

[@createwithconfidence8094]

I'll definitely watch Part 2. I've been thinking about ditching my morning smoothie because I believe it would help me to start losing weight once again. I'm 32 pounds down and need to see another 20-30 gone, so yes, changes have to be made. Great video. Linda

[@parisgirl3090]

Most definitely part two please. Loving your videos. Just learning about the vegan diet and enjoying all the info. My daughter has been vegan/flexatarian for a few years now and I’m finally getting it!

[@tecora1818]

Part 2 Please…had your oatmeal with cauliflower every morning this week AND no low blood sugar attack..YOUDABOM!

[@HealthyEmmie]

Way to go!! 🥰💕

[@kategilbert6390]

Wow!!! This video answered so many questions that I had and so many questions that I didn’t even know I had. Please part 2!!!

[@suzyq6767]

Ya, those oat cookies got me a few years back. I don't make them anymore. Same with dates. I fell into so many of these traps, but thankfully daily weighing opened my eyes quickly. After doing this for over a decade, I don't need to lose weight but enjoy following like-minded people. thanks for another interesting video. Part 2

[@ta9143]

SO INFORMATIVE! I’ve been reading the Starch Solution and following several WFPB podcasts- but this is the first time I’ve heard of dry starches V wet starches!! So helpful, Thank you Emmie!

[@HealthyEmmie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1922mistyblue]

Oh wow I didn’t know that fiber is destroyed in smoothies.

[@sharonbell7796]

Part 2 xxx love yr videos I live in U.K. and follow the starch solution. 23 pounds gone so far . Thanks Emmy .

[@CynJ544]

Part 2 please, this is exactly what I needed to hear

[@ginatraih1293]

I want to see a part 2 and I would like you to show examples of people who are getting it right!

[@denisecross9324]

PART 2 please! This was VERY helpful, thank you! I followed a WFPB diet for 14 years, was a healthy weight the entire time, but then fell into the lazy way of blended fruit each morning, and avo on sour dough bread way of eating. As I was heading towards the big 50 I began to gain weight. I was then encouraged and a little coerced by a well meaning friend to try Keto and although I lost the weight, I felt absolutely awful & exhausted the entire year and a half on Keto. 😩 I’ve gone back to WFPB, but been gaining weight consistently in spite of eating as balanced and clean as possible and am currently 30 pounds over weight. These tips were invaluable will implement them right away.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you so much for sharing! 😊💕

[@amandavogelsang3907]

Part 2!! Awesome tips Emmie! You have been a huge help and I have been tweaking my meals and already seeing a difference! What about PB powder since the fats are removed? I just add water, and usually eat with an apple.

[@wlb8534]

Part 2! please. Dry vs. wet starches very helpful-never knew this!

[@delicatevenusflytrap9091]

Part 2 pls!! I did 100% plant based about 4 yrs ago and kept all my weight off for 2 yrs. Im over my start weight and having such a hard time committing to 100% again. I cant seem to get back. I appreciate learning abt the dry and wet carbs - i didnt know tht…. Thank u

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰💕

[@lucyieraci5240]

Part 2 please. Great info. Didn’t know about the dry carbs

[@monika.71]

Not sure if you have done a Part 2 already (will search after this) but boy do I really thing that this type of video is a MUST!!! Seeing actual photos of other peoples meals and breaking them down into the 'do not do' is so educational. Oh, and yes medjool dates are definitely crack!! I can only eat one and its like a sugar overload. My addiction at the moment is a bliss ball made with oats, nut butter etc. Hmmmmm, yeah, bet that is high in calories! Will be doing the SS after I get back from my little holiday in a couple of weeks. Love your channel and learn so much from it.

[@abbygailhavel3655]

Part 2 Please💕 Also would overnight night oats be considered more dry oats? I’m cooking mine, got lazy. I enjoyed Part 1, always learn so much from your videos.🎄

[@debiday8383]

Oh I would love part 2! Decided to switch back to PLANT Based because it keeps my blood sugar from dropping but need to lose weight. Went on a search tonight and I’m thrilled that I found you! I am following and soaking in every word! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@HealthyEmmie]

You're welcome! 🥰💕

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Yes please, carry on please. This is so important! Helpful! Inspiring! See you next time! ❤️ & Thank you, Suzy

[@svetlanacarnicka1656]

Part two please 😊Date paste, oat brownies soy milk, dark chocolate, oatc waffle... My sins🙂

[@michellewhaley637]

Love your videos! 💕 Thank you Emmie for your intelligence, valuable information, and your lovely humor. Part two please!!!!

[@josettechrystall9290]

Part 2 - ok I think I am finally understanding the difference between wet and dry foods and how they affect us. thanks Emmie.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Awesome! You’re welcome 😊

[@sarahbridgemancomedy]

Part 2 please - first person to explain wet oats vs dry oats! I never understood why everyone had oats for breakfast when they're so high per pound, now it makes sense! Thanks Emmie

[@HealthyEmmie]

You're welcome!! 🥰💕

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Part 2 please! Thank you so much Emmie ❤️

[@HealthyEmmie]

You're welcome!! 🥰💕

[@marieramirez5195]

Comment Part 2!! Thanks for explaining the dry starches VS wet starches.....really helps to understand in order to make better choices. Still hanging in there with SOS....love it....Thanks Emmie!

[@helenmorgan7767]

Part 2 flexitarian - sometimes it feels like the only thing that will satisfy my hunger is some kind of animal protein - or tofu, tofu will work. It feels like cavewoman hunger!

[@bri-xg2zc]

i began transitioning into a vegan diet thinking that dropping meat and dairy would magically make me lose tons of weight. i learned so many recipes with dates and oats and i was confused as to why i wasnt losing weight because it was "vegan". whole food plant based doesn't equal weight loss and I learned that the hard way lol. had to say goodbye to the peanut butter filled dates i would turn to as a healthy snack haha

[@samjones7038]

PART 2 Yes please 🙏 I always watch to the end! Love your videos, i look forward to them. And i learnt something new, thank you 😊❤

[@HealthyEmmie]

Awww thank you so much for tuning in! 🥰💕

[@CalmVibesVee]

My old “healthy” diet at 140lbs took 1500 calories. But now super low fat i eat 2-2500 cals each day same exercise and easily maintaining 113. Why is this? Im not eating meat, no overt fat, no nuts or seeds or avo. Loads of barley porridge and apples. Huge difference. Plus I’m 54 in menopause!

[@fightfan6852]

The starch solution is the solution keeps me lean and fit!

[@catherinebell122]

Oh I needed this dates reminder 🥺 They are definitely a trigger food for me.

[@kbfam3825]

The explanation in the first minute of this video is EVERYTHING. @healthyemmie

[@antoinettecarey7776]

This was so enlightening! Part 2 please (and maybe Part 3😂)

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thanks for watching! 😊💕

[@nicoleowens3514]

Part 2 please!! This is fabulous information. Thank you!

[@helenhayn2646]

Please.....Part 2 This really helped me with the Oats topic.

[@FruityLiana]

What about overnight oats? Are they considered dry? Please say no 😅 I adore my overnight oats and only have 2 Tbsp of them with oat milk and loads of fruit as toppings and some soya yoghurt (no sugar)

[@nicolelindauer7631]

🤯 dry oats are a DRY STARCH 🤦🏻‍♀️ I would have never assumed that on my own, and it’s crazy I’ve never heard this!! Thanks for the info part 2 please :)

[@MellyMel4313]

Wow this was helpful. Been doing SS for a little over a week and gained a pound. I’m literally doing almost everything she named here (bread, oat bars, dried fruit, smoothies). Well that explains it. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@name.terrie]

OMG. Great clarification and tips. Thanks a bunch and best wishes.

[@fullyplantedlife3038]

This was an excellent video. It really was. I love your delivery you are quite the comedian. Thank you so much for this. Can I ask. If we are reducing or eliminating nuts and seeds for weight loss, where can we get our vitamin E from? I am quite concerned. I noted that Plantiful Kiki was deficient of several vitamins and minerals and I wondered if there was a problem with not getting enough BEANS. literally a sprinkle of chickpeas aint gonna cut it. otherwise i totally believe in the starch solution. Thirdly, why if starch isn't a weight inducer do we have to limit our carbs for the 50/50 plate? Thank you. Just trying to get a few things straight in my head.

[@anotherashleytoo]

Well the dry oatmeal is an eye opener for me. Thanks so much.

[@HealthyEmmie]

You are so welcome!

[@adenae7852]

Part 2 Please! Hello, Emmie I totally agree Medjool dates are super addictive! Even more so if you put it with peanut butter and chocolate for so-called healthier treats. Not bad to make just not so great if you eat too many of them.

[@loria.02139]

This is great, Emmie. Part 2 please. 😊

[@katashakubas6705]

Hey I was curious about the fiber content being destroyed in a smoothie and all I could find is that it only is less when removing the peel and seeds. Do you have a reference for this? Just curious because sometimes I make smoothies when in a hurry and have to drive somewhere so it’s out of convenience.

[@kathehoffman]

Part 2, please! I love these! 😊

[@docharris6608]

Does excess STARCH convert to body fat? Thanks 🙏

[@jsapcakrrow]

I only eat 2 medjool dates maybe once a week. I will dice them up small & add to my oatmeal & it’s plenty sweet enough. I could probably get away with just one. 😋

[@corinnablondiaux2659]

Make a part 2 please! Love your Tips.....

[@betha2396]

Part 2, please! Thanks, Emmie.

[@TheHopeofIsraelWorldwide]

Another great video thank you so much for all the videos and the work you are doing..

[@marigoldenergy8512]

Part 2 please. I have found this very helpful.

[@andrearice3862]

Well said and yes bring on the Part 2 please!!

[@ritakilicci4897]

What about people who undereat and still are over weight? What about people who have no appetite? How about people with Insulin resistance? Would love to hear an opinion

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

One more thing, I am not clear about wet vs dry starches. Please do a deep dive for folks like me. Many thanks! ❤️ Suzy

[@unstoppablezone4980]

And your cookie example is also about calories. I'm sensing a trend here.

[@corinnelador2606]

"PART 2" Please Hi Emmie, thank you for your video since 3 months runs with me literally what the diet concerns everything badly. I had to take cortisone and that has my intestine which was already weakened totally destroyed. Since then I can no longer eat legumes, even some vegetables such as onions, green beans and eggplant, Brussels sprouts are no longer edible for me. As I am allergic I have to avoid dairy products, soy, wheat, gluten and nuts. Without the legumes I feel very hungry and constantly get ravenous. I am so frustrated that I eat everything and nothing. Can you give me some advice on what to eat instead of legumes?😘

[@sherylporter9557]

Chef AJ (who is WFPB) is allergic to beans. She eats a lot of sweet potatoes. You could check out what she eats in a day. 💋

[@corinnelador2606]

@@sherylporter9557 Thank you😊

[@glacierwk6933]

Part 2, please! Thanks for the potato pizza tip, Love it!❤

[@Clearfilo34]

PART 2, EMMIE!

[@kristaplucinski223]

Part 2 please! I think I know my issues but I have a hard time overcoming them.. flexitarian being one of them and the weekend treats.. I bounce back and forth between doing intermittent fasting and eating breakfast. I understand calorie density but it’s hard to break the binge habit (which is why the flexitarian comes in with cheese 🤦‍♀️)

[@RahkeemTalbert]

The secret is proportion control aka servicing sizes per meal.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SpringFlowers537]

Part 2 Please! Love your videos!

[@loreleic4948]

yes do Part 2

[@braveheartsbeardstudios]

Excellent video. It's OK to eat like it's your birthday, as long as you remember we don't have a birthday every week! Dr. Esselstyn wants to erase from his patients vocabulary the phrase "a little bit won't hurt". Actually it does. Part two please

[@FantazeeFarms2]

Are overnight oats OK to eat...or are they considered dry starch because they are not cooked?

[@hbu886]

Yes part 2 please Emmie

[@rhondarandolph3333]

Such an educational video, awesome stuff!!🤩

[@michelle3254]

Hi Emmie. I applied to work with you last week but have not had any reply? Not sure if the form went through!?!? Thanks Michelle

[@slayqueen5996]

OMG! This is life changing!

[@HealthyEmmie]

I'm glad it was helpful! 💕

[@hollypietrobono1676]

Part 2, 3 and 4 please 👍

[@robind.2290]

Part 2 please! I have made many of the mistakes you talk about in this video, need more help! Thank you!

[@gladyspadilla1803]

Part 2 please. Learned so much🤗

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

I’m doing everything wrong n thought it’s just my body that can’t loose weight. It’s how I eat it.

[@patrickhumphrey606]

Please comment part two. Also so far so good on my end but the results haven’t been coming yet although, we’re only talking seven days. I will promise to keep it going though.

[@AnnaMariaEriksson]

Great video! I was wondering though if you could do a deep dive regarding calorie density for wet starches? I cannot wrap my head around how it works. I suck at math but I can’t find any videos on KZbin that explains this. Perhaps show dry oats first and the calorie per portion compared by the same amount now cooked? (And maybe the same with overnight oats?) Also I’d like to see this for rice and other starches as well where the calorie density is lowered when you add water to it. Also, is it the same for overnight oats? Aka does the calorie density become lower if you add a vegan milk to it and let it soak overnight? I love having overnight oats for breakfast sometimes but if it’s bad regarding calorie density I get why oatmeal is better. Thank you!

[@gianninal5455]

It basically comes down to calorie dilution and/or vol change. Like she explains in the oat cookie example, if you measured out 500 calories of cooked oats vs 500 calories of dry oats, the VOLUME of dry oats, for the SAME quantity of calories would be significantly smaller and hence less filling. So while the VOLUME of the 500 cals of cooked oats could likely fill you, you might need 2-3x times the volume of dry oats to feel the same level of physical/emotional satiety and hence would consume 1000-1500 cals of dry oats vs 500 of cooked oats. What makes that VOLUME of cooked oats so much more filling for far less calories is the water content, which plumps the oats making them take up more space in your stomach and hence activating the "stretch" many of us need to feel satiated. All for less total calories. As for your overnight oats vs "oatmeal" the only thing that would really distinguish them is that you might be doing overnight oats with a plant based "milk" vs just pure water, and frankly most of those dairy milk alternatives are more water than anything else. Both formats yield oats that are "plump" after having absorbed the liquid. Whether it's by slow soaking/absorbing or a heat based method (microwave, stovetop, IP, etc) it should yield similar volume. Now, if you're using a plant based yogurt or other more calorie dense medium for your overnight oats, THAT might be something to consider changing if u feel it could be hampering your weight loss.

[@ellyswholegrainsourdough]

@@gianninal5455 I've been wondering about this too, but I think properly cooked oats take a lot more water than overnight oats do!

[@denisea.9033]

Oh wow, what a great question! I hadn't even thought of this but it's true that I use more water to cook half a cup of oats on the stove (1 cup water) than what I use for overnight oats in my fridge (1/2 cup water...actually I use almond milk!). Definitely will be making some changes to my oatmeal and see if that helps anything. Thanks for the insightful question!

[@melissameyer6726]

Part 2... I was hoping for more on sauces and pastas and naked starches, etc.

[@natsyoutube]

Maybe you wanna stay away from eating 2 pounds of dates per day 😁…but 2-3 pieces of dates cut into your oatmeal for sweetness are just fine 👍Thank you Emmie for making these great videos to help us understand the starch solution 😘…and like you said…90% is still an A 👍

[@brittanytaite8516]

Hmm so question about overnight oats..Are they considered wet or dry since they aren’t technically cooked?

[@namastemoon7442]

I lost 22 lbs on the SS diet but then went off it and gained it all back plus 30. I am on my 4th day back and it looked like I gained another pound so I am desperate. Help!

[@atomic_poppy]

Yeah I basically have skip breakfast, and then only eat broccoli and potatoes or broccoli and rice for lunch and dinner to lose weight. It’s a bummer, but that’s just the way it is.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Thanks for sharing!

[@karenasher1209]

Part 2 Goff sure! Awesome video

[@margaretwuellner3761]

Yes, part two please!

[@starlight9192]

I've followed a plant-based diet for a while, but my body fat ratio has increased while my muscle has decreased. The weight itself has dropped but what's lost is the muscle, not the body fat. (I regularly check my body fat ratio at home.) What do you think is the problem? I don't eat processed vegan substitutes. I don't cook with oil. So I started wondering if this low protein + high carb diet has caused this problem. What would you recommend for the cases like mine? Would it be because of too much calorie deficit? :(

[@emadeldinfamily]

Great information!👍 I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@HealthyEmmie]

Welcome Welcome! 🥰💕

[@SueJenke]

Thank you Emmie. ❤

[@HealthyEmmie]

You are so welcome!

[@mogi8938]

Omg where did you get your top is so cute. Please link below if you can. Thanks

[@melindajefferson4794]

Late to the party. But please post a part two.

[@megwhite-ourbigtinyadventu9452]

Is it possible to join this program without being on Facebook or Instagram? That’s honestly the only thing that’s held me back from reaching out to try this.