How to REALLY use CHEAT MEALS for FAT LOSS (🛑 Stop Feeling Restricted)

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In this video, we discuss practical tips for managing cravings and breaking all-or-nothing patterns. We explore the "next best" mindset and the importance of having pauses instead of pendulums.
I also share examples of how to make meals and treats healthier without sacrificing taste, such as adding more veggies to takeout, making homemade potato chips with a burger, and ordering a potato at Starbucks instead of a high-calorie drink. I'll be discussing how to make comfort meals like curry and creamy pasta lighter. Finally, I will share tips for enjoying treats and dessert in a way that feels special and satisfying, such as making it an event, taking time to enjoy it, and getting single-serve portions.
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6:05 - How to make a takeout meal healthier
10:59 - How I stay consistent
16:45 - How to make your desserts healthier
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@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

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@asmaa_vlog_85 Жыл бұрын

She's literally the only person I can watch over and over again without getting bored or tired 💖 you inspire me sm w my channel 💖🥰🍓♥️♥️🥰♥️I've been waiting everyday for the video to be uploaded! I'm very happy Take care🌷🐇😊🎉😊🎉

@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

This is so kind. Thank you!!

@chayabrenan2374 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for this video. I found you recently on my journey. I'm not vegan but you have inspired me to eat loads more veggies. I have tracked macros consistently for a couple years now and have lost 75lbs. I still have a 5-10 lbs to my "goal" but have decided to just embrace my current weight and focus on consistency, maintenance/building back calories and build muscle. Your videos have encouraged me to embrace my love for potatoes and veggies/plants. I feel like the goal of 1-2 lbs of veg each day has been so key in my satisfaction level lately..before this goal I felt famished all the time. I truly think it's helped me stay way more consistent by adding more whole foods just like you said in this video. All of your tips are so on point. Especially, "the next best option." Please keep uploading! I share your vids to some of my friends beginning their journey and they also love your content. I hope this encourages you. Thanks for all your hard work and passion. Much love from the US. 🧡 P.S. it's national donut day here in the US... And I have been planning this donut outing for a while. Planning those treats makes them taste so much better. I hope this gives you an excuse to some sort of donut today. 😂 Okay bye! ☺️

@sandypluss5017 Жыл бұрын

Yep🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Binge restrict cycle for 30 years Now have finally learned to not have such big ups and downs in the journey. Thanks Chels! Yayyyy for the tea drinkers😁😁😁

@parrotgirltattoo227 Жыл бұрын

I've been vegan, raw vegan, pescetarian vegetarian, for the last 10 years or so. Due to my hormonal inconsistencies, I struggle with maintaining, however, staying on a diet of mostly fruit & veggies has kept me from gaining more than 15 pounds tops. It's pretty easy to get it off too. 😊

@goodvolks2know372 Жыл бұрын

I love the "flatten the big spikes", that's so true - consistency over time wins the race.

@galyagerstman2625 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. I can do the no oil, whole plant food lifestyle at home, but it’s eating out or going on a trip that always derails me. These tips were great.

@luluandmeow Жыл бұрын

A good tip if you crave something a bit richer is to indulge in just one thing, for example half an avocado in your salad, or an extra portion of fruit/potatoes, etc. Just one thing per day, not a selection! And maybe try eating a little less at the next meal. Best of all, do not keep tempting food in the house. I grew up in the 70s, no takeaways then so I never buy ready made meals/processed foods, I'm rarely tempted, I like making my own food

@xxxmellsbellsxxx Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh this video really spoke to me. I've had this all or nothing mentality for a very long time and it is definitely the reason my fitness journey is not as great as it could be. We are having family come and stay soon and I know there will be takeaway meals involved and I'm now feeling so much better about just adding some frozen broccoli to whatever we get and then eating half a portion I would usually eat. Thanks Chels, Feeling so empowered right now!!

@ariannabertoni6922 Жыл бұрын

It's incredible to me that after all podcast episodes and KZfaq videos you posted, you still inspire me soooo much and you always release high quality material and content. You are one of my favourite creators about this lifestyle. Thank you so much for like..existing!! ❤ cheers, from Italy

@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !! That means a LOT!!

@Kathleenventura Жыл бұрын

Chels, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated this topic and how you covered it! So encouraging and practical (like all of your content ♥️) Navigating indulgent opportunities and desserts has been an ongoing challenge for me in maintenance. Your instruction on how to handle these situations reinforces how I dealt with a friend hangout the other day. Some of our best friends offered to bring local gourmet vegan pizza, salad, and mini peanut butter cups for movie night. Immediately my concern was about choosing between completely sabotaging all the good choices I made all week or abstaining and missing out on the fun and generosity of these friends. When they offered to bring the salad with the oil-based dressing on the side I made a plan to fill up on the dressing-free salad, have two pieces of pizza instead of three, and have a mini pb cup instead of several or zero. I felt good in my body - full from the food but didn’t overdo it, and proud of the choices I made! Thank you thank you for the affirmation.

@sarahbridgemancomedy Жыл бұрын

This is probably the best video I've seen for a long time! I have a real problem with all or nothing thinking and this shows how I can succeed long term. Thank you Chelsea! Calorie density for the win!

@DianEnglish56 Жыл бұрын

Chelsea, you are so down to earth. I enjoy watching your videos and have learned quite a bit. I’m not on a plant-based journey just yet but I’m headed in that direction.

@ikasugami8066 Жыл бұрын

Related to # 4: I struggle with the need to finish what's on my plate / in my bowl. So I started measuring the meals I do at home so I only put a certain amount on my plate. Once I finish that, then I am able to get in touch with my hunger and realize I am full (or if I'm truly not, then I can top it off with something until I am). I started out with measuring an amount close to how much I would normally eat....after getting used to an amount and my weight loss stalling, I decrease it a little. That has been way more successful for me than one day telling myself I need to only get a tiny amount of food on my plate and force myself to not eat anything else until the next meal - I would end up binging on snacks out of hunger and ultimately eating more than I would otherwise.

@smallfootprint2961 Жыл бұрын

Always so glad to see one of these videos pop up where you talk about getting/staying consistent, and going easy on yourself when you make choices that are not so strict. I need this right now. My plan is to add more vegis to my first meal of the day, as with any meal. I want to keep things so simple, that I've got used to eating Ezekiel no salt added cereal with soy milk and blueberries. I think it's a pretty high calorie dense meal, and is quite processed. I'm hooked on it, so am going to try eating a vegi meal with rice, or potato, etc. Filling up on vegis is more in keeping with the whole plant food eating plan. Oh how I get myself tangled up in these notions, when I know they don't work.

@lizweeks1144 Жыл бұрын

I really like the tip of giving yourself grace about having the treat but making it especially event instead of Guiltily eating in front of the pantry Or fridgeThat is a big deal for a me. I'll have my meal and then a couple of hours later eat in front of my pantry something sweet.

@meerakeister Жыл бұрын

I love to hear your advice as it always makes me feel motivated but also happy. Much like you, i struggled with and then finally achieved weight loss making healthy choices. I battled with an eating disorder for quite a while, but am now at a stage where I am kinder to myself and don’t think of food/eating/sustenance as punishment. Appreciate your channel very much. Thank you!

@BeeSammie Жыл бұрын

LWP member here! This is one of the best videos you have done yet. Something incredibly pragmatic, smart, and resonant about this concept. So affirming and reassuring. Exactly what I needed today. Thank you for this, Chels.

@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

oooh hey fam!! Thank you!! And how are you going on your journey? Appreciate you!!

@BeeSammie Жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaMae Heading into my 3rd week and joining the 6 week transformation program is the best decision I have made since giving birth a year ago. I feel like my old self again! Absolute game changer.

@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

@@BeeSammie flippen amazing to hear!! Well done!!!

@josettechrystall9290 Жыл бұрын

I think for me, the idea that maybe eating that ice cream once is not going to derail my whole life. the all or nothing thinking has ruined so much of my life. The being perfect is great till I’m not. I already get take out meals and add a ton of veg to them. This way if there is a sauce it will coat the veg but reduce the overall calories. I’m just new to eating this way so I’m not ready for the treats yet, but I was glad to hear your take on the overall mindset. Thank you

@mamapilgrim Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chelsea. I needed this. May God continue to bless you and your family.

@mygo-bros Жыл бұрын

What's difficult for me is that my husband doesn't eat the same as me so my environment has a few temptations at all times.

@Nailam3at90 Жыл бұрын

If you’re husband is taller than you try to store his snacks at the higher shelves, I do that 😅

@mygo-bros Жыл бұрын

@@Nailam3at90 Ha ha, that's a good idea, unfortunately we are the same height. But that is a good idea to try to keep them out of sight to hopefully forget about it

@reid1653lee 4 ай бұрын

I have to sit at McDonald’s while my husband eats a Big Mac. With a stone face pretending I don’t want to scarf one down too….I understand your pain

@olgaene237 5 ай бұрын

It is so amazing not to feel alone along this journey and everything you say is true! It is amanzing to finally find a person who understads your struggles and has a cure for all of them! I just need to use and never stop hesitating and just move forward! thank you!

@janiegulick5674 Жыл бұрын

Adding veggies to a take out meal is brilliant! I’ll use that strategy even with some ‘not quite whole foods’ home cooked meals. My husband likes the occasional Beyond Beef or Impossible Burger so adding a butt load of broccoli or salad should offset some of my slip up makes it not so bad. I like to indulge him because he’s sick and it’s at times challenging to find something to cook for him, his tastebuds are really messed up Really do hope you keep creating youtubes, yours are so much fun to watch

@georgianawickenden563 Жыл бұрын

Omg this makes so much sense . U explained it so perfectly…. That’s me every Monday up 6 lb by Friday back to normal. Love all the advise a special treat . More veggies with one slice of pizza omg watching this again right now ty

@kathymaloney5769 8 ай бұрын

The next best mindset is something I need to work on. My biggest problem is eating "perfect" and then I will make something like oat and banana cookies and instead of eating one, I always eat all and then sometimes I'll go for something else and then it turns into a landslide for days and weeks and one day I finally snap out of it and get back on track, usually after gaining about 5-10 lbs. I have been doing this for so many years, I'm just sick of it!! I will try and work on the next best mindset and see what happens,

@debrawhobrey1625 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for this video. I need to hear this so much.

@georgianawickenden563 Жыл бұрын

I am totally saving this video wow makes so much sense…. U also are a pro at filming great job

@georgianawickenden563 Жыл бұрын

Yea so me … this weekend I plan to be consistent and treat it like a week day. I feel I don’t eat enough which leads to binging on weekend and over exercising all week . Cycle nut right here . Ty for your knowledge and sharing it

@MellyMel4313 Жыл бұрын

Wow I needed this today. Yes I'm that person that's on a constant roller coaster. Thanks for this video. Good advice!

@eatandchat7887 Жыл бұрын

The reason why you are able or another is able to add in cheat meals and foods is because the liver has gotten to a place where it can function at optimal levels and digest and detox these foods. Depending on someone's level of illness and liver's ability to detox and process foods will dictate how far off the pendulum they can eat or indulge. Medical Medium has been absolutely a genius for explaining this. I do go over it in my channel as I did have health challenges that it has helped me overcome. I enjoy your channel. Best and to your good health.

@mollydelehey4213 Жыл бұрын

You always make me feel that you are speaking directly to me! Thank you! I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for making them and helping sooooo many people😍

@Pamelabono Жыл бұрын

Last few vids ..sound cuts off🤷🏽‍♀️love your vids tho!

@jenw1116 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chelsea, thus video has really helped. I've been KIND OF doing the next best mindset lately and it seems to be helping with my mindset. No physical results yet but they'll come with time ❤

@morganlipton311 Жыл бұрын

Next best thing and good better best for the wins! 4.5 years in wfpb and I’ve also recently changed my tactic to habit tracking what I consider my daily non-negotiables: steamy non-starchy veggies with breakfast, oatmeal, potatoes, and a big a$$ salad. If I hit those daily targets and use next best thing/good better best for the rest, I feel like I’m on track. Love your content!

@Memookie Жыл бұрын

You just keep getting better and better. The information was great and easy to understand. I thank you for your time and dedication to helping others be successful and your walking proof it can e done!

@lld1664 Жыл бұрын

Great video, so much value in it, thanks for sharing this! For me it’s the having a few [healthy] comfort foods in mind to look forward to. Also the all or nothing mentally is how so many of my friends who try to lose weight become unstuck. Will definitely keep the ‘next best thing’ in mind when it comes up in conversation (as our weight loss journeys always do!) 😄

@SavvyGrlsx3 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Chelsea! I'm loving all the content & tips about how to get out of having an all-or-nothing mindset. This is something I am discovering I really struggle with & it affects pretty much every aspect of my life! It's something I'm finally working on thanks to you!! Xx

@LynnRichtheweightisover Жыл бұрын

Wow Chelsea that was a brilliant video. I'd love more help with the next best mindset please. That really chimed with me! Xx

@rosemaryarmstrong8264 Жыл бұрын

Yep totally can relate

@luluandmeow Жыл бұрын

I need to take care not to slip in some extra calories from healthy foods, e.g. a handful of dried (salty) veggies (50cals), a big spoonful of Oatly Greek yoghurt (50cals), extra grated beetroot or other root veg (50+ cals), they all add up. I noticed that I added chopped tomatoes, tons of onions and garlic to everything, these are very healthy foods but not calorie-free, I realised that by adding an extra tin of tomatoes to my meals every day increased the calorie content by hundreds of calories a week. So I've started making soups, sauteeing mushrooms and peppers, etc. without always adding tomatoes and excessive amounts of garlic and onions. Variety also makes me eat more and I realised that my salads were becoming more and more complex and calorific, healthy, but calorific. So I am simplifying my meals, going back to basics.

@johoatson9149 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video- really hit home xx

@Equinox1.5 Жыл бұрын

All of the above are very, very helpful. Thanks so much, Chelsea.

@poppyr4639 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I love how minimalist and tidy your home looks! My place is very similar, I hate knick knacks and clutter!

@ikasugami8066 Жыл бұрын

"Progress, not perfection" - YES

@tamigiles1399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the psychology of all in or all out pendulum swinging! This is very helpful! I love all of your ideas in this video! Very practical! 👏👏👏

@AlysDG 9 ай бұрын

Ive been waiting for this video for yearsss ❤

@kindcounselor Жыл бұрын

Recently I saw a video that took extra firm tofu....she cut it up, put the slices on parchment paper and baked it on 400F for 20 minutes. These slices can then be used throughout the week seasoned anyway uou like...added to soups and Buddha bowls and are delicious. I use "everything but the bagel" seasoning....love it! But I want to say a special thank you for the tops in this video....I'm 7 years vegan and am still learning great tips.....

@violinjive1 Жыл бұрын

Great mindset, great motivation, great action steps, great accent, have always had good, better, best thought process in my life!!!WTG I appreciate you!!!!!

@janfoster4670 Жыл бұрын

Such a perfect video.

@brendaleick Жыл бұрын

Chelsea, Thank you for this video. For me, it is "The Next Best Mindset". I love to eat lunch out with my girlfriends. I have a favorite restaurant where many of the staff and guests are personal friends. My plan is to take my starch and sauce with me and order a vegetable salad or soup to go with it. My switch isn't from vegan to better vegan, its American SAD eater to WFPB 50/50 eater. I remember reading once, "Don't despise humble beginnings" it must be kindred to your "Next Best Mindset". It is easier to stay true to tiny changes for the better. Thanks again.

@sgutstadt1 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE VIDEO. some low calorie desserts would be nice....

@ElinevanderLaan Жыл бұрын

Changing the way you view yourself I have found to be the most empowering. Fully believing that I am a trustworthy, reliable person who can make healthy decisions has helped me more than anything else.

@veegee9542 Жыл бұрын

I relate!

@Grateful4plants Жыл бұрын

I would love to be able to try some of these tactics to stay on track, but I’m down to my last 10 lbs, and just can’t lose it. And I’m SOS-free, no flour, no alcohol. Any thoughts or a video on losing the stubborn last 10 lbs would be great. You’re great in videos. Sorry you don’t like to make time.

@courtzcolv Жыл бұрын

I love the st pierres vegan sushi trays so im really excited to try it how you made it!

@shawnastinnett1584 Жыл бұрын

I’ve missed your videos!!!

@straightedgeveganbel2453 Жыл бұрын

So am i the only one who had no sound after the first 30 seconds?

@alwayswfpb Жыл бұрын

No ! Mine cut off on this one after 30 seconds as well! Only on smart tv…not phone nor ipad!

@ChelseaMae Жыл бұрын

I dont' think its the video if it's not happening for everyone. It must be to do with how you're playing it sorry! Do other devices have the same issue?

@smplfylife Жыл бұрын

Yep mine does the same. Had with another one of these videos too. Watching on my phone.

@straightedgeveganbel2453 Жыл бұрын

@@smplfylife me too, phone, no problem with anyone else's videos🤷‍♀️

@jessiebunker-maxwell3914 Жыл бұрын

Mine was the same as Lulu's Mom .... my SmartTV cut out but my iPad was fine.

@joydornick5364 Жыл бұрын

Welcome Back

@karenlindstrom8266 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I’m very likely way older than most of your subscribers! I’m 63, and retired spring 2022. This extra time allows me to focus even more on my health. We walk quite a bit more with our dogs. I had been vegetarian for about 40+ years and vegan for the last seven years. I have dropped a size since retiring! I enjoy drinking beer and wine so are you saying no one should drink beer or wine?

@georgianawickenden563 Жыл бұрын

Described me perfectly

@georgianawickenden563 Жыл бұрын

I am ready Ty so much goals for week no sugar ( junk ) water before eating

@ricebowl3 Жыл бұрын

Chels is the best

@mariskasmits-vy4qb 10 ай бұрын

Yes thats me too

@KCallaAK Жыл бұрын

I've missed you Chelsea!

@stargazerbird Жыл бұрын

My mum’s home made fruit cakes were a treat but we were still skinny back in the day.

@kristineb.1458 Жыл бұрын

I need to change my inner self 😊😊 it's hard for me to loose weight i sm thinking to loose weight every single day but i don't have a courage to take an action i have a lot of worries

@dorojessy6932 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your informative videos! They help and clarify so much on my own journey to eat the right plant-based foods consistently. I watch your videos on "What I eat in a day" a couple of times in order to get the hang of it and to do it right! Do you still calorie counting or are you a intuitive eater? If I may ask, how many calories do you personally consume a day? Greetings from Switzerland!

@ikasugami8066 Жыл бұрын

Shout out to The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show - she does lots of dessert recipe videos that look really good.

@sherpol Жыл бұрын

I LOVE broccoli and beans, but it makes me severely bloated...how are you digesting all this?!

@cvasconi Жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea, the sound on your videos doesn’t work on Apple TV/smart tv. This is the 3rd video of yours where I’ve had this problem which is a bummer

@alwayswfpb Жыл бұрын

Same here...been this way for a long time. But it is only on some of Chelsea's (no one else's) KZfaqs which is also peculiar. And this is a brand new Samsung tv and an older one.- sigh - It works fine on my phone and ipad. :)

@animaljusticeduo2500 Жыл бұрын

I have apple /smart tv and works fine for me

@smplfylife Жыл бұрын

I've had this problem with another of her videos too as well as this one. I watch on my Samsung phone. This only happens on Chelsea's videos and no one else's. It's weird.

@alwayswfpb Жыл бұрын

Was not in the mood to make my sushi salad for work BEFORE work today. Just getting back in the swing after 3 months off for total right knee placement. Oh, I will just stop at Walmart and get some rye bread and vegan cheese and call it s day! Long story short…sushi salad, made just like Chelsea’s, in lunch room fridge and cut up cantaloupe, banana and grapes! 12 hour work day and I am set! #Building momentum! Great KZfaq today and Chels, you’re a natural in front of the camera! Miss your quirkiness when you don’t post! ❤️❤️❤️

@zcolorz39 Жыл бұрын

I love your content but some of your videos don’t have sound. I’m not sure if there’s something wrong with my settings but I’m only having this problem with your videos. I’m I the only one that can’t hear it?

@tamigiles1399 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a recipe book? Where can I get a copy of your recipes?

@reneebrody5877 10 ай бұрын

Great video! What do you think about eating 800 5 times a week and then on sunday eating around 1300 calories for me to get to my goal weight. I have gone from 199 to 111 in 15 months. My goal is 108 at 5 ft 7inches tall.