Video Request: Please add comments for someone struggling to lose weight. Will do. (1) Watch all the Choosing My Health Videos - she is pretty funny and real, (2) Its the science buy and read Michael Greger's book "How Not to Diet", (3) How long did it take you to gain weight? This is a lifestyle change not a temporary "diet" so have patience, (4) eat whole foods that are not processed and in Jesus name you do what you have to do to implement that in your day. I'm a busy, stressed lawyer, and I learned how to make my own meals - the wife was not on board for a long time when I started this - (Ok cutting up veggies is really not that hard and neither is putting cut vegies in the fridge for later in the week) (5) exercise at least 5 days a week even if for you that means walking 50 yards a day to start, and as you feel better add more (6) keep track of your weight daily (and if you fall then today is a new day get back to it) and (7) YOU ARE ON YOU WAY - YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS WHO STRENGTHENS YOU, (8) find out when Amazon Deal Days starts, look for sales, and start saving because you will need a whole new wardrobe!!! If a fat stressed lawyer lawyer in his late 50's who sits all day could go from 245 to 170 (what I weighed in the military in 1981) then you can! Finally, you will become mentally sharp, you will feel better, you will have more energy, your outlook on life will change, those aches will disappear, your blood work will vastly improve and you will feel like a new person - so don't keep the new you a secret - go and help others!
Love your testimony and absolutely love that you took the time to encourage us all. Congrats on your journey! I’m so inspired by you! Praise God, my brother! Praise God! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
To anyone trying to lose weight: Keep going. It isn't going to he easy. It is worth it. Your health depends on it. You got this!!! 🙌🏾💖 Great video Melissa, thank you!!
This is soooo random. Melissa is the genuine and real article. I have been really sick, and she sent over a lot of healing food and fruits and her own food that she made. It took a lot of time, effort, and money. I am so grateful for her. Hoping that she gets lots more subscribers! She truly deserves it.
Right on all counts. To those of you looking to lose weight, please keep in mind the following: 1. When it comes to your diet (and by 'diet', I mean the foods you eat and the nutrition and sustenance you receive from them), all of us are working against deeply ingrained habits, handed down to us culturally, via family and via our own experience. That said, changing bad eating habits for better ones takes time, and it is vital that you give yourself the time to change them for the better. That said, it is best to take an incremental approach to changing habits and to weight loss. 2. Weight loss is a journey, and the goals of reduced weight, better health and fitness should be looked upon as part of your new lifestyle, as opposed to the goal of dieting, which can be started and stopped at any time (and always stopped when the going gets tough, as all diets inevitably turn on some form of deprivation). 3. Always remember: progress, not perfection. Falling off the wagon is an integral part of the process, and when you do fall off the wagon, simply get up, dust off your backside and get back on the wagon. One last thing that should have been mentioned in this informative video is the psychological dimension. Often, we eat things we shouldn't for reasons rooted in our mental realm- think past trauma, or some association with a person or event that conferred good feelings. I could say a lot more, but I will end with this: kudos to you for choosing your health!
Here’s my positive note for anyone wanting to lose weight…. You can do this! If possible, don’t keep processed snacks in the house, Do keep “Majool Dates” handy 3 are a serving… Take some dates and soak them then puree/blend them into a paste = for a sugar substitute, (yes even in coffee) Also take fruit that may spoil soon and purée or freeze some and put some in fridge, use as jam…. on 40 calorie be read, or on another piece of fruit… do the same with frozen peeled banana and some fruit blended into nice cream! these items can be healthy snacks and are satiating, they have fiber and will help facilitate weight loss… ALSO remember it took YEARS to gain the weight, so take your time making small permanent changes to your lifestyle like walking every day, like this video said … interval fast slow walking 3 days for 1/2 hour, then increase time… You got this! Remember that if you lose focus, just start over at your next meal with the healthy choices! don’t wait until the next day! it all counts! 🤗🤗🥰🥰
I'm new to your channel and I love all the information that you share and your faith. I'm 50 year old mom wife and a new vegan. You've encourage me to believe I can shed 15 pounds and stay healthy. Thank you thank you. I know I can not only loose the weight but keep it off and exercise. God bless you.
I’m thankful for your channel and appreciate that you foster “community” among your subscribers. I’m 7 weeks in to my Whole Foods plant based journey as a result of a really high cholesterol test after 4 years of keto. I LOVE this food and don’t miss animal products at all. Sooo… I’m definitely eating too much but my weight hasn’t changed. I’m trying to get a grip on sodium as of just last week. ☺️. Happy Moms’ Day!
So proud of you! Yes, we’re here to encourage each other. And you CAN do this. Hoping your new lifestyle change reaps all the blessings you desire ❤️☺️
This was such good information! Thank you so much. I am adding more veggies to my diet. I have no problem with the fruits, love them and have incorporated HIIT workouts to my exercise routines.
Imperfect progress is better than giving up on yourself because you think change is too difficult. ❤ yourself because God put you on this earth for His purpose.
Sometimes you may feel like completely giving up when you fall, but don't give up! Pick yourself back up and lean on loved ones when you need to. Trust that you'll find a way to get through it😊I believe in you!
First time I went vegan I only lost 5 lbs, however my cholesterol dropped 11 points. However, I went back to meat and my cholesterol is higher than it’s ever been. Back to vegan and making better choices. I also like intermittent fasting, it helps me to keep the fat gjrl inside under control. While the scale don’t move much, the inches melt away. Try fasting it works!! I do 16:8 and drink lemon water during my fast, if you feel like you going to die, add a pinch of salt to the water. You can do it! New subdue by the way, love the channel!
To anyone trying to lose weight: I know your tired, and life is hard. But hunny let me tell you, if you go to the gym today you will feel better afterwards knowing you did what was good for your body. And just remember when you are struggling to get to the gym just take a deep breath give yourself a little pep talk and go kick some cardio, weights, plyometrics, or HITT. You can do it! And if you don’t want to go to the gym there are so many at home workouts or even playing a physical sport at home. You can do what helps and works for you. You can make that lifestyle change it starts with one step and a conscientious thought. 💡❤️
Great video and Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I appreciate it. I work the evening shift and I have been sleep deprived. I need a exercise plan and a meal plan because I know I'm under eating.
Praying you get sleep Trina-SOON! I know what sleep deprivation feels like! You’ve got a lot of goals. Try tackling one goal at a time so you’re not overwhelmed. Baby steps. And soon you’ll be leaping. Hugs ❤️
I just discovered this channel a few days ago. Had to subscribe immediately. Been plant based vegan for three years. Started right out the gate 100% alkaline and was still feeling bloated. At start of pandemic, I slowly began to eat more processed vegan food and that which is not considered alkaline (unfortunately). The salt tip…thank you! I really needed that. Had not been paying attention much to salt and now I will! I’m constantly bloated and thought it was just result of wheat so I’ve tried to eliminate or at least minimize wheat products. After watching this video, I now realize sodium is also the issue. Thanks again for this informative video!
Hi Katie! I break down the difference between veganism, a vegan diet, plant-based and whole food plant based in this video: ruclips.net/video/2B4ye80u3f0/видео.html
Thank you for your channel and encouragement. It's like God sent me to your channel to redirect the way I eat as vegetarian. I have much to lose but my I believe I can do this by God's help and consistency
I went from 243 to 209 in eight weeks eating plant based whole grain diet I eat bean's and tahini and tofu for protein you can make your own salad dressing by using 1 cup of raw no salt cashews 1table spoon chopped red onion 1 clove of garlic chopped unsweetened soy milk put all the ingredients in a food processor blend ohh soak the cashews in hot water for 3 hours befor making salad dressing also use spices you like to taste make your own almond milk buy raw unsalted almonds soak 1 cup overnight then pinch off brown shell put the in a high speed blender with 4cups of filtered water strain blended liquid through a cheese cloth squeeze milk into bowl use a funnel put milk in a glass container and enjoy use solid blended almonds as almond flour once it dries I'm at a platue I need to exercise more I asked my daughter to take me to the silver sneakers exercise class at the YMCA I don't eat oil I use unsalted vegetables broth to sauté my vegies you should eat breakfast like a king lunch like a prince and dinner like a paper you can do this Im rooting for you
Me, too! It sneaks its way in and I don’t notice until I see my puffy face the next morning! I’m starting to read more labels and I’ve been really surprised by some of them. We can do this! 🙌🏻
I average around 3300 mg of sodium a day while consuming 2300 calories on average. I also drink over a gallon of water a day while strength training heavily for about 1.5 hours a day six days a week. Like I be soaked in sweat by the time I leave the gym. Should I still reduce my sodium intake because I feel that I'm losing a lot of sodium daily? Great channel and keep up the great work!!
Hey Kevin! How awesome! Great question. As a bodybuilder/weightlifter, your sodium requirements are higher than those who sit around all day. In fact, bodybuilders may want to consider adding more sodium to their diet, especially if they’ve been feeling tired after workouts. If you ever have concerns, you can always do some blood work to make sure things are normal, and monitor your blood pressure too. All the best on your health endeavors! 💪🏽😊
I know my biggest problem is activity. I do walk but not every day and I have a physical job but I'm not sure if it's enough to help. Problem is, I also have a bad back so I can't do any HIIT workouts. Any suggestions?!
Video Request: Please add comments for someone struggling to lose weight. Will do. (1) Watch all the Choosing My Health Videos - she is pretty funny and real, (2) Its the science buy and read Michael Greger's book "How Not to Diet", (3) How long did it take you to gain weight? This is a lifestyle change not a temporary "diet" so have patience, (4) eat whole foods that are not processed and in Jesus name you do what you have to do to implement that in your day. I'm a busy, stressed lawyer, and I learned how to make my own meals - the wife was not on board for a long time when I started this - (Ok cutting up veggies is really not that hard and neither is putting cut vegies in the fridge for later in the week) (5) exercise at least 5 days a week even if for you that means walking 50 yards a day to start, and as you feel better add more (6) keep track of your weight daily (and if you fall then today is a new day get back to it) and (7) YOU ARE ON YOU WAY - YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS WHO STRENGTHENS YOU, (8) find out when Amazon Deal Days starts, look for sales, and start saving because you will need a whole new wardrobe!!! If a fat stressed lawyer lawyer in his late 50's who sits all day could go from 245 to 170 (what I weighed in the military in 1981) then you can! Finally, you will become mentally sharp, you will feel better, you will have more energy, your outlook on life will change, those aches will disappear, your blood work will vastly improve and you will feel like a new person - so don't keep the new you a secret - go and help others!
Love your testimony and absolutely love that you took the time to encourage us all. Congrats on your journey! I’m so inspired by you! Praise God, my brother! Praise God! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
To anyone trying to lose weight:
Keep going. It isn't going to he easy. It is worth it. Your health depends on it. You got this!!! 🙌🏾💖
Great video Melissa, thank you!!
Yesss. Sooo worth it! Thank you Emmss! ❤️😊
This is soooo random. Melissa is the genuine and real article. I have been really sick, and she sent over a lot of healing food and fruits and her own food that she made. It took a lot of time, effort, and money. I am so grateful for her. Hoping that she gets lots more subscribers! She truly deserves it.
😌🥺🙏🏽 Love you sweetheart!!!
Don't give up! Stay focused. I have been a vegan for over 20 years and it is definitely a journey!
Ditto! So worth it!👍🏽
Congrats on your journey, and blessings for the many years to come 😊
Right on all counts.
To those of you looking to lose weight, please keep in mind the following:
1. When it comes to your diet (and by 'diet', I mean the foods you eat and the nutrition and sustenance you receive from them), all of us are working against deeply ingrained habits, handed down to us culturally, via family and via our own experience. That said, changing bad eating habits for better ones takes time, and it is vital that you give yourself the time to change them for the better. That said, it is best to take an incremental approach to changing habits and to weight loss.
2. Weight loss is a journey, and the goals of reduced weight, better health and fitness should be looked upon as part of your new lifestyle, as opposed to the goal of dieting, which can be started and stopped at any time (and always stopped when the going gets tough, as all diets inevitably turn on some form of deprivation).
3. Always remember: progress, not perfection. Falling off the wagon is an integral part of the process, and when you do fall off the wagon, simply get up, dust off your backside and get back on the wagon.
One last thing that should have been mentioned in this informative video is the psychological dimension. Often, we eat things we shouldn't for reasons rooted in our mental realm- think past trauma, or some association with a person or event that conferred good feelings.
I could say a lot more, but I will end with this: kudos to you for choosing your health!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Gregory!!!
Here’s my positive note for anyone wanting to lose weight…. You can do this!
If possible, don’t keep processed snacks in the house, Do keep “Majool Dates” handy 3 are a serving… Take some dates and soak them then puree/blend them into a paste = for a sugar substitute, (yes even in coffee) Also take fruit that may spoil soon and purée or freeze some and put some in fridge, use as jam…. on 40 calorie be read, or on another piece of fruit… do the same with frozen peeled banana and some fruit blended into nice cream! these items can be healthy snacks and are satiating, they have fiber and will help facilitate weight loss… ALSO remember it took YEARS to gain the weight, so take your time making small permanent changes to your lifestyle like walking every day, like this video said … interval fast slow walking 3 days for 1/2 hour, then increase time… You got this! Remember that if you lose focus, just start over at your next meal with the healthy choices! don’t wait until the next day! it all counts! 🤗🤗🥰🥰
These tips are wonderful, Citi Girl! Thank you!!! ❤️
I'm new to your channel and I love all the information that you share and your faith. I'm 50 year old mom wife and a new vegan. You've encourage me to believe I can shed 15 pounds and stay healthy. Thank you thank you. I know I can not only loose the weight but keep it off and exercise. God bless you.
Renstia, you CAN do it! I’m so blessed to know you’re encouraged. Keep on keeping on. You are SO worth it beautiful. God bless you too ❤️
I’m thankful for your channel and appreciate that you foster “community” among your subscribers. I’m 7 weeks in to my Whole Foods plant based journey as a result of a really high cholesterol test after 4 years of keto. I LOVE this food and don’t miss animal products at all. Sooo… I’m definitely eating too much but my weight hasn’t changed. I’m trying to get a grip on sodium as of just last week. ☺️. Happy Moms’ Day!
So proud of you! Yes, we’re here to encourage each other. And you CAN do this. Hoping your new lifestyle change reaps all the blessings you desire ❤️☺️
This was such good information! Thank you so much. I am adding more veggies to my diet. I have no problem with the fruits, love them and have incorporated HIIT workouts to my exercise routines.
Thank you, Beverly! So glad it’s helpful for you. Blessings and success on your health journey 🙏🏽
You got this! Remember consistency is key! You can do whatever you put your mind to💪🏾💪🏾
Imperfect progress is better than giving up on yourself because you think change is too difficult. ❤ yourself because God put you on this earth for His purpose.
Beautiful!
Sometimes you may feel like completely giving up when you fall, but don't give up! Pick yourself back up and lean on loved ones when you need to. Trust that you'll find a way to get through it😊I believe in you!
Beautiful 🙏🏽🧡
First time I went vegan I only lost 5 lbs, however my cholesterol dropped 11 points. However, I went back to meat and my cholesterol is higher than it’s ever been. Back to vegan and making better choices. I also like intermittent fasting, it helps me to keep the fat gjrl inside under control. While the scale don’t move much, the inches melt away. Try fasting it works!! I do 16:8 and drink lemon water during my fast, if you feel like you going to die, add a pinch of salt to the water. You can do it! New subdue by the way, love the channel!
Thank you! Welcome to the crew! 😊🙏🏽💜
You got this! You are meant to do great things!
Yesss! 🙌🏽
To anyone trying to lose weight:
I know your tired, and life is hard. But hunny let me tell you, if you go to the gym today you will feel better afterwards knowing you did what was good for your body. And just remember when you are struggling to get to the gym just take a deep breath give yourself a little pep talk and go kick some cardio, weights, plyometrics, or HITT. You can do it! And if you don’t want to go to the gym there are so many at home workouts or even playing a physical sport at home. You can do what helps and works for you. You can make that lifestyle change it starts with one step and a conscientious thought. 💡❤️
So beautiful Tiffany. Thank you for encouraging us all ❤️
Great video and Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I appreciate it. I work the evening shift and I have been sleep deprived. I need a exercise plan and a meal plan because I know I'm under eating.
Praying you get sleep Trina-SOON! I know what sleep deprivation feels like! You’ve got a lot of goals. Try tackling one goal at a time so you’re not overwhelmed. Baby steps. And soon you’ll be leaping. Hugs ❤️
Thank you so much 😀
You can do it sis/bro. We need you here and you are loved.
Yes, you can do this!
Great information and Happy Mother's Day!
Thanks, Dee 🙏🏽 Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the Mamas out there!
I needed this wake-up call on the sodium! Lemon juice is a good idea.
So glad it helped Jessica! 💜
I just discovered this channel a few days ago. Had to subscribe immediately. Been plant based vegan for three years. Started right out the gate 100% alkaline and was still feeling bloated. At start of pandemic, I slowly began to eat more processed vegan food and that which is not considered alkaline (unfortunately).
The salt tip…thank you! I really needed that. Had not been paying attention much to salt and now I will! I’m constantly bloated and thought it was just result of wheat so I’ve tried to eliminate or at least minimize wheat products. After watching this video, I now realize sodium is also the issue. Thanks again for this informative video!
Ms. Nandi I am so grateful this vid was helpful 💜 I pray you continue to find ways to live your best life. Thank you for your support! 🧡
Dios siga bendiciendo tus proyectos ‘ saludos desde República Dominicana. Aatt ray
Amen! Gracias Ray!! Bendiciones! 🙏🏽
Veganism isn't a diet. It's a lifestyle. There's a big difference
Hi Katie! I break down the difference between veganism, a vegan diet, plant-based and whole food plant based in this video: ruclips.net/video/2B4ye80u3f0/видео.html
@@ChoosingMyHealth vegans do follow a plant-based diet. There is no such thing as a vegan diet 🤦♀️
Thank you for your channel and encouragement. It's like God sent me to your channel to redirect the way I eat as vegetarian. I have much to lose but my I believe I can do this by God's help and consistency
Keep up the great information
Praise God, Jennifer! You have so many blessings to gain! I’m so glad you found my channel! 😊💕
We can do this! One day at a time 🙂
Absolutely! 🙌🏽
You’re so close to your goals. Keep moving forward and celebrate consistency. You got this!
Yes!! 🙌🏽❤️
This is great!
Yay!!😊
That's a lightbulb change - sodium. Must really look at this top tip. Thankyou
Yesss. You’re so welcome Jennifer! ☺️
small changes add to BIG results! So keep going because you may not see now but you will!!❤️
Love this @miracle5158! ❤️
You got this!!! You’re doing you’re best and that’s enough. ✨✨💛🌻
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽
Just don't give up. Take it day by day. Every day is a new chance to better yourself.
Absolutely!!
Thank you!
Your so worth it
I went from 243 to 209 in eight weeks eating plant based whole grain diet I eat bean's and tahini and tofu for protein you can make your own salad dressing by using 1 cup of raw no salt cashews 1table spoon chopped red onion 1 clove of garlic chopped unsweetened soy milk put all the ingredients in a food processor blend ohh soak the cashews in hot water for 3 hours befor making salad dressing also use spices you like to taste make your own almond milk buy raw unsalted almonds soak 1 cup overnight then pinch off brown shell put the in a high speed blender with 4cups of filtered water strain blended liquid through a cheese cloth squeeze milk into bowl use a funnel put milk in a glass container and enjoy use solid blended almonds as almond flour once it dries I'm at a platue I need to exercise more I asked my daughter to take me to the silver sneakers exercise class at the YMCA I don't eat oil I use unsalted vegetables broth to sauté my vegies you should eat breakfast like a king lunch like a prince and dinner like a paper you can do this Im rooting for you
Beautiful Linda!
Can you please do a video on carbs & sugar too
Love this idea! Thanks for the suggestion 😊
I'm definitely guilty of too much sodium😪
Honey, there’s something for all of us to work on. Keep at it!
Me, too! It sneaks its way in and I don’t notice until I see my puffy face the next morning! I’m starting to read more labels and I’ve been really surprised by some of them. We can do this! 🙌🏻
So proud of you, honey!! Yes we can!! 💕
Do you have a cookbook
bondye fidèl 👍🔔👈
❤❤❤❤❤
I average around 3300 mg of sodium a day while consuming 2300 calories on average. I also drink over a gallon of water a day while strength training heavily for about 1.5 hours a day six days a week. Like I be soaked in sweat by the time I leave the gym. Should I still reduce my sodium intake because I feel that I'm losing a lot of sodium daily? Great channel and keep up the great work!!
Hey Kevin! How awesome! Great question. As a bodybuilder/weightlifter, your sodium requirements are higher than those who sit around all day. In fact, bodybuilders may want to consider adding more sodium to their diet, especially if they’ve been feeling tired after workouts. If you ever have concerns, you can always do some blood work to make sure things are normal, and monitor your blood pressure too. All the best on your health endeavors! 💪🏽😊
Okay. I the stress and undereating person. Gotta change.
What do you do if your hormones are wakadoodle because of menopause. I wish I could sleep. I take melatonin 3 mg a week.
Hey sis! I touch on ways to balance hormones in this vid! ruclips.net/user/livef1KUqnGPHrQ?feature=share&list=PLAJcKfbJAvDwpjO9p6bUu7W-W4nvNqNVD ❤️
bondye fidèl 🙏
Can you make a video for those who are vegan and trying to gain weight plz
Yes!
I know my biggest problem is activity. I do walk but not every day and I have a physical job but I'm not sure if it's enough to help. Problem is, I also have a bad back so I can't do any HIIT workouts. Any suggestions?!
I’m sorry about the bad back honey. Have you considered swimming?
“protein malnutrition “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂so says the “holistic nutritionist”.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
bondye fidèl 👍❤️🔔👈