@@AbbeysKitchen But how come online calorie counters reflect age with metabolism. For example, if I put in my info to see my TDEE if I select a year older, the calories drop... must be in the tdee or bmr calculator for a reason
I really appreciate that you've been making more informational videos on weight loss and metabolism! As someone who accidentally damaged/strained/slowed their own metabolism from years of dieting and restricted calories, I appreciate having the gentle guidance to get my body back to what feels normal and healthy without overdoing it with one fix or another and without regaining a bunch of weight. Thank you 😊
I won't stop saying this: thank you for your science based videos. Being a phd student in molecular biology I feel so much appreciation fo this, because there are to much disinformation and invalid interpretation on social media. Your work is fabulous! Also, thanks for the support of adequate journey of fat loss, for me having history of 15kg weight swings it's important! Now I'm facing another 20kg to loose, so focus on healthy ways to give myself enough balanced nutrition helps me set mind on right things!
@@AnastGrig-x6n You’re doing amazing!! English is a hard language to learn. Don’t feel any need to apologize because a lot of English speakers don’t even have a second language (myself included). What you’ve done is impressive and cool
Movement that isn't torture. Exercise can be nice if you like it. Walking, dancing, running, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, Pilates, yoga, etc. 😊@@katymello3547
I find it's hard to beat squats and deadlifts for increasing my metabolism. Those are two of the most intense exercises most people can do. Been seeing more women doing those recently and I think it's wonderful. Power clean and jerk, my joints have trouble handling.
I'm training to be a muay thai fighter and can't afford a nutritionist rn and ive been using your videos to gain knowledge to build a legit weight loss plan to move down weight classes. Thanks for making these kinda videos in a safe and healthy way!
Can you do a video on how hormones affect weight? I hear a lot of women say that their weight gain is related to hormones, I wonder how much of that has actually been proven
It’s definitely real. Look into hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, chronically elevated cortisol, etc. Sometimes insulin is known as the “fat fertilizer” hormone. A big simplistic but there is a kernel of truth and helps explain why people with insulin resistant PCOS struggle with slow metabolism yet high appetite.
@@Updog89 Yeah I know about those things but sometimes people will say it’s hormones when they haven’t really tested anything. So I’m curious how big those effects are and how to recognize them
@@Esthie229 Well I’d say if you have a family history of these issues or personally struggle with weight management, fatigue, or issues with your menstrual cycle (if applicable), or just want to know what’s up with your body, it’s important to ask your doctor for comprehensive bloodwork. Ask them for hormone panels (thyroid, reproductive, fasting insulin, cortisol), HOMA-IR, CRP, nutrient levels (nutrient deficiency in vitamins and minerals can cause issues that resemble hormonal problems), liver enzyme levels (to screen for NAFLD) and anything else that may be relevant based on your symptoms and/or family history. If you have issues with sleep it may also be worth asking for a sleep study to check for issues like apnea, because chronically poor sleep can disrupt the processes that regulate your hormones.
Great video! It’s so important to be reminded of the truths I’ve known, but even better to have new ones pointed out. I’m always learning something from Abbey!
This is so helpful. At 63 and 208lbs, 5 1", 1500 cals I'm afraid mine is broken and can't lose from dieting. Now I'm just taking it easy, focusing on good nutrition and Weights. This video calmed my panic.
Skipping breakfast may not be evidence based as you say, but it’s rang true for me. I’ve lost 45lbs since May 4, 2024, naturally. A month ago I tried intermittent fasting, I stopped eating at 8pm and wasn’t eating til 11am in the morning. My weight loss completely stopped for 2 weeks. I stopped the fasting and my weight picked right back up 2 days later, and I’ve lost 5 more lbs since then.
I love that you mention resistance training. I went through WLS about 8 months ago and they stressed the most important things I can do to help my body is 1) meet my protein goal of 80-100g per day, 2) get in at least 60 oz of water or more, and 3) add at least 3 days a week of resistance training a week. The rapid weight loss isnt all just fat, but is often muscle as well, and we want to keep as much of that as possible so the weight resistance is super important on multiple fronts.
Hi Abbey, I’d love to hear your take on reverse dieting to “fix your metabolism”! I find so many influencers swear by it, but then I’ve heard a couple say it doesn’t make much difference. Thoughts?
Could you do a ‘what I would eat in a day to lose weight’ I’m in need of inspiration as I’m currently struggling knowing where to start. Thanks in advance 💖
There is no particular food that will make you lose or gain weight. What someone needs to eat to lose weight varies so much per person. I would recommend looking for a Registered Dietitian in your area, so they can guide you through a process like this and figure out what's best for you.
Thankyou for your clear explanation 😊 When they say it increased metabolism x% most people like myself jump on the bandwagon. But by saying it only increases is for x-minutes so totaling x-calories its way more practical.
Im 23 and i would rate my metabolism as poor but not in the typical way you'd think of. I have digestive tract paralysis and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I have to work very hard to make sure I'm able to actually able to absorb nutrients at all and make sure i stay consistent with my medication and daily health and self care routine so it doesnt go down hill. Its genuinely a struggle.
Love all of your videos. I have learned so much. I love how honest you are and that you genuinely try to help others by giving them the knowledge of different health topics that they may not of had or gotten before. Its genuinely appreciated so much.
I have lost 35 pounds since January. I am working on the last 5 pounds, and it's been slooow going! I'm starting to feel like I will never lose those last 5 pounds. These are some great tips. I have not done much resistance training. I will increase that.
That’s amazing! Great work so far, you got this! I definitely saw the best results when I introduced weight training with limited cardio. It made a huge difference vs when I was just doing a ton of cardio.
1: i think the reason (based on my observations) why people may lose weight when they eat breakfast is because if you eat a nutritious well rounded breakfast, it should give you steady energy until lunch time. you’re more likely to make smart food choices when you aren’t ravenously hungry and craving sugars and carbs, which gives a quick energy boost. you’re also less likely to snack before lunch because if you have a good breakfast you likely won’t be hungry before lunch and if you are you may make a better choice especially if you plan ahead. i emphasize NUTRITIOUS breakfast because if it’s all super processed sugars and carbs like cereal, muffins, donuts, etc. that energy will be burned very quickly. i myself have noticed i make much better food choices when i plan ahead and am not starving craving a quick energy boost. the hungrier you are, the more tempting those cravings are. so breakfast doesn’t boost the metabolism, it simply gives you a steady source of fuel to have a clear head to make good choices at lunch too. how good does a salad sound when you’re ravenously hungry vs only moderately hungry? skip breakfast and that salad lunch could have some vending machine chips or candy added to satisfy your hunger and cravings. that’s why making consistent healthy choices is important. it becomes routine and easier to choose the healthy option. if you really aren’t hungry at breakfast time, try bringing a healthy before lunch snack so you don’t go to that vending machine for candy and chips!
I recently turned 40 and I’m struggling with weight gain. I had a baby at 37 and I never lost the extra 30 lbs. I carry it in my midsection, so I literally look 3 months pregnant all the time 😢. It’s so frustrating because my metabolism is slowing down at the same time as I am the heaviest I’ve ever been. Plus I feel like my hormones are all out of whack. There’s so much conflicting information about what you should be doing. I also struggle because I’m a shorter woman so all of the calorie tracking apps say I should cut back to about 1200 calories. I’ve tried it before and it literally doesn’t work for me. So far I’ve cut almost all processed foods out and eat out almost never. I’ve been working out 3 to 4 days a week. I’m trying to get my sleep under control now. One thing at a time, I guess.
This is why it is important to formulate a diet WITH a dietician and an endocrinologist after a big analysis on your blood and hormones. That is, in my opinion, THE BEST WAY to go forward in life
Can you dive into adrenal illnesses like Addissons disease, Cushings or tertiary AI? Example: someone had tertiary adrenal insufficiency, took hydrocortisone for 1 year (gained 25kg in the first few weeks) and after stopping with oral hydrocortisone it seems almost impossible to lose the excess weight. How does one with HPA-Adrenal illnesses live with weightgain/diet/etc.?Is there a certain lifestyle that is best for this patient population?
If you think there is problem with metabolism due to weight gain, get checked for insuline resistance and start diabetics dieting with an endocrinologist an dietetician.
That’s what I did earlier this year, and I did have insulin resistance and I’m working thru my food issues with a wonderful dietician who doubles as a therapist (for food😅)
When you talked about having the organs do more work I just knew you were going to talk about drinking water/staying hydrated. 🙃 Enjoyed learning this info!
OMG thank you, I am so grateful for you calling out all this BS.... I also heard just drinking more water can boost your metabolism by 47%... my mind can't really compute this.... and wondering if that is in fact accurate?
Hii Abbey! I really enjoy your content & am missing your vlogs, where we could follow everything you do and eat during a day😊 but if u are not comfortable with that anymore that's also fine...😅
ABBEY I NEED YOU TO REACT TO Joshua Weissman’s new video about losing 60 lbs in a short amount of time. He also goes on about exercising for hours a day starting at 4:30am!! So unsustainable and unrealistic. There is a long diet and recipe section of the video too
So, oddly true story. I did an alternate day fasting all I permitted on that fast day I had cider vinegar and a couple of pickles and some kim chi so thence then cured a sluggish metabolism. Before, I didn't have an appetite so now I can eat sensible and not gain, so as of it healed the gut from the American gut. I always been careful how I cook and I climb hills collective an hour a day. Overall in 4 years I lost 95 lbs. But step process. 1st keto, then plate. Then contrave then plate. Now wegovy but I hit another plate. So now I did the alternate fast, but due to the gut fix it made it hard to fast so I am at that last phase .... give up the wine. I have 15 pounds to go. I woul love to help in a study. I have high testosterone as a female.
Abbey, could you do a review of Kurzgesact's latest video about how doing more exercise does not actually make your body burn more calories in the long-term? Their videos get millions of views and are science-based, and it's a fairly controversial/interesting claim
Abbey, have you seen any of Melissa Alexandria’s videos? She does no fat/low calorie vegan meals for weight loss. I am curious about your informed opinion on what she promotes.
Great video. I have been working on increasing the amount of protein I eat in a day and I think I have done well with that. The building muscle mass is what's hard for me, I just hate exercise and it doesn't feel good to me. I can sometimes push myself through it for a month or so but it's just so un-enjoyable I usually stop soon after. I would be curious to see a video talking about building muscle for beginners and what is the 'minimum effective dose' of resistance training workouts to get any amount of progress. Secondly, tips on reducing hunger or cravings would be great. When I am home and in my own routine, I can stick to a calorie deficit and nutrition goals pretty well. I often enough find myself in situations or places where the food readily available is all high calorie (pizza, burgers, chips, fried foods, etc.). Of course a single slice of pizza isn't going to ruin me, but I typically need a high volume to feel full. So its 3 slices now... another slice for a snack later... a couple more for dinner... and over a weekend away from home all of this adds up fast and I feel like I ruin any progress I made during the week hitting my goals. I may be able to eat small portions of this food for a while, but eventually I give in to the hunger and just eat all of it want. If all I easily have access to is burgers and pizza for 3 days, how do I control my hunger enough to eat a responsible amount of those things?
Bring a bag of baby carrots and a tub of hummus with you. Bring an apple for each day. Get a side salad with your burger/pizza. Adding in an apple, a good portion of baby carrots, some hummus, and a side salad each day will help add volume so you can feel satisfied on a bit less pizza/burger.
Protein needs, people always forget to say per kg of lean body mass per day or ideal weight (which I realize you need to be careful with this one)… or else someone trying to lose weight who is 250lbs is going to try and eat that much protein and feel defeated…. (Example being a healthy weight for that person is 160lbs- it is better for them to shoot for 140-160 grams a day-still a lot! G
I was told that the body can only take in a max of 20 g protein per meal. Any thoughts on that - or even better research? Very much appreciated your video on metabolism!!!
I have found in early 40s and likely start perimenopause I am hungry like I was as teenager 😂 i read somewhere there's a hormone shift in perimenopause that contributes to increase hunger. True or false?
Abbey, are you able to review the channel cookingforpeanuts? She promises a lot of longevity foods, which is a bunch of powders, drinks and buzzwords filled vegan friendly meals that somehow prolongs life. It seems like snake oil that isn’t that much better than a balanced diet of any kind, but my partner is OBSESSED with this channel and even carrying her breakfast powder around to sprinkle on everything. HELP!
Your gal Sally DID choose a HIIT workout though, was maybe propelled to it with choosing Caffeine to wake up and felt mentally incredibly amazing after the cold shower at the end of the workout, making her more likely to repeat the day she just had... and had she probably had a tasty capsicum lunch. I mean her concentrating on the 50kcal that she can burn extra is not significant and maybe the wrong viewpoint for it. But she did likely also hold onto that muscle mass with that HIIT workout. The mental motivation received from 'hacks' can also be a significant boost of its own to our general metabolic rate 🤔 But yea to force oneself to do these and not enjoy them is I the issue then?
It's always the talk about skipping breakfast. But what does that mean? I mean I can't eat at 9 am. I'm not hungry and I don't eat when I'm not hungry. My first hunger comes at 11 am. Did I skip the breakfast then???
Hey abbey! This is a long shot but I’m hoping you could help me. Everyone always says how amazing protein is, and it’s true, it’s amazing for a hunger crushing combo and a hundred other reasons. I’ve been eating high protein for about two years now, but i feel like reaching my protein goal it’s just sometimes too taxing on my brain power and I plan my meals around that leading me to worry and think about food all day. Sometimes I think I should just eat intuitively but I worry that all the downsides of not eating enough protein will hit me and my progress in the gym will be affected. I know that every body is different but I would love your advice and would like to know, what is your personal approach to protein and do you take account of how many grams you eat in a day?
Your video was excellent. Dispelled a lot of myths. I do have a question not related to the topic. You mention a cleaning service, but it is not available in Toronto. I trust your judgement and was wondering if there is one similar to this that you have used. Thanks
I've been gaining so much weight due to medication and it's really fucking with my mental health. I cannot calorie count because I tried that once and became very disordered within a couple of weeks. I want to excercise more but due to disability it's really hard to find something I can do. Swimming is the ideal but because of my asthma I can't go anywhere near chlorine. It's like everything is against me.
It’ll all depend on your fitness, training and distance. Make sure you’re fuelling yourself properly by getting enough energy overall. But an easy digestible high carb breakfast with some protein would be important. Then you want to stay hydrated during your run and get approx. 80g carbs per hour of your run (I think). Then after refuel with protein straight after and more carbs for the rest of the day! That is a very generic overview.
So if you're eating fairly low amount of calories and not losing any weight, are you supposed to just keep eating less or should you be eating more to "repair your metabolism"? A lot of advice online is stuck on the 1200 calorie per day diet but other sources say that's not enough calories, so what's normal for fat loss?
I have no idea but I got labs and my thyroid is like 2 points from being out of range. I have been doing animal based for a few months and because I have never had thyroid issues I am thinking maybe be lack of carbs could be causing this? Not sure.
15:30 What about if you don't want to lose weight but become stronger? I'm skinny and I want to gain a bit of muscle and I will like to know what's the amount of protein for me to take? Please and thanks🙏❤!
You could go for the higher end of the grams of protein per kg of bodyweight that is stated in the video. So around 2g x [your weight in kg] = how much protein you should aim for per day
Hey Abbey, I was working out fasted for a couple of years, trying to lose weight. I was on birth control at the time, so I didn’t have any problems with my period. I went off the pill January 2023. My period started coming irregularly but I assumed that it was because my body was detoxing from the pill and it would regulate itself eventually. As it stands, this year I haven’t had a period since January. I have stopped working out fasted but I’m still not seeing any results. I have been to the doctor twice and I’m on a wait list for an OBGYN. I’m wondering if you have any recommendations on what I should do to help me get my hormones back on track? TIA!
Are you eating enough, especially fat? I lost my period for a while when I was working out too often and not eating enough. You might have PCOS but your obgyn should be able to figure that out
@@Esthie229 I think so.. I have tofu every breakfast and either tuna or salmon with a egg. Plus I have chia seeds and full fat yogurt every day. And I looove peanut butter and I eat a lot of it (about a cup every morning with an apple). (I’m just looking at a list of fats online and I’m going through it and seeing which ones I eat and I’m listing them)
That sounds crazy, losing 5 kg because of tea. I actually drink it every day because it’s anti inflammatory so it’s good for skin but I haven’t lost any weight. It’s probably just another hype
What are your thoughts on trying to lose muscle? I was a bodybuilder (competitions included) in my teens and main focus was putting on as much muscle as possible. I now would really like to lose some of that muscle (not all, just some) but have heard that can be bad for your metabolism and hormones. What are your thoughts on this? Also, what would you recommend for someone wanting to lose muscle?
I'm afraid this video will discourage some people from doing the things to lead a healthy life and get to a healthy weight if they're overweight or obese. I appreciate the facts and information you provided.
Quick fixes don't work. So if an obese person tries to use them to lose weight, then they'll end up, y'know, frustrated and still obese. So I don't really see your point?
I remember reading a while back that protein is the macronutrient most easily converted into fat. And I'm curious if that was accurate or if I got it wrong somehow
Clearly lazy person. I’m super woman. Work 50 hrs. Home school my school part time. Dedicated to my jogging and work outs. Keep up with my entire house
Good to hear metabolism doesn’t actually change much with age
It's such a common myth
@@AbbeysKitchenbut what about petimenopause with low oestrpgen and sarcopenia? Would like to see a collab with Dr Mary Claire Haver
@@Gnv-q2mI would assume that’s exactly where this myth comes from
That sounds like cap tbh
@@AbbeysKitchen But how come online calorie counters reflect age with metabolism. For example, if I put in my info to see my TDEE if I select a year older, the calories drop... must be in the tdee or bmr calculator for a reason
I really appreciate that you've been making more informational videos on weight loss and metabolism! As someone who accidentally damaged/strained/slowed their own metabolism from years of dieting and restricted calories, I appreciate having the gentle guidance to get my body back to what feels normal and healthy without overdoing it with one fix or another and without regaining a bunch of weight. Thank you 😊
I'm so glad!! This can be a super confusing space
It IS confusing- thanks for talking about it.
@@AbbeysKitchen But these are my go tos so I don't believe it let me have my cake and eat it too.
I won't stop saying this: thank you for your science based videos. Being a phd student in molecular biology I feel so much appreciation fo this, because there are to much disinformation and invalid interpretation on social media. Your work is fabulous!
Also, thanks for the support of adequate journey of fat loss, for me having history of 15kg weight swings it's important! Now I'm facing another 20kg to loose, so focus on healthy ways to give myself enough balanced nutrition helps me set mind on right things!
Sorry for grammar mistakes, English is my second language 😥
@@AnastGrig-x6n You’re doing amazing!! English is a hard language to learn. Don’t feel any need to apologize because a lot of English speakers don’t even have a second language (myself included). What you’ve done is impressive and cool
You're absolutely right! Nothing like joyful movement and getting enough protein in
Yessss
Joyful movement?
Movement that isn't torture. Exercise can be nice if you like it. Walking, dancing, running, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, Pilates, yoga, etc. 😊@@katymello3547
I find it's hard to beat squats and deadlifts for increasing my metabolism. Those are two of the most intense exercises most people can do. Been seeing more women doing those recently and I think it's wonderful. Power clean and jerk, my joints have trouble handling.
I'm training to be a muay thai fighter and can't afford a nutritionist rn and ive been using your videos to gain knowledge to build a legit weight loss plan to move down weight classes. Thanks for making these kinda videos in a safe and healthy way!
Can you do a video on how hormones affect weight? I hear a lot of women say that their weight gain is related to hormones, I wonder how much of that has actually been proven
It’s definitely real. Look into hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, chronically elevated cortisol, etc. Sometimes insulin is known as the “fat fertilizer” hormone. A big simplistic but there is a kernel of truth and helps explain why people with insulin resistant PCOS struggle with slow metabolism yet high appetite.
@@Updog89 Yeah I know about those things but sometimes people will say it’s hormones when they haven’t really tested anything. So I’m curious how big those effects are and how to recognize them
@@Esthie229 Well I’d say if you have a family history of these issues or personally struggle with weight management, fatigue, or issues with your menstrual cycle (if applicable), or just want to know what’s up with your body, it’s important to ask your doctor for comprehensive bloodwork. Ask them for hormone panels (thyroid, reproductive, fasting insulin, cortisol), HOMA-IR, CRP, nutrient levels (nutrient deficiency in vitamins and minerals can cause issues that resemble hormonal problems), liver enzyme levels (to screen for NAFLD) and anything else that may be relevant based on your symptoms and/or family history. If you have issues with sleep it may also be worth asking for a sleep study to check for issues like apnea, because chronically poor sleep can disrupt the processes that regulate your hormones.
Look up Dr Mary Claire Haver. Weight gain is definitely connected to lower levels of estrogen and progesterone. I agree I want a video on this too!
Yes curious if the study looks at women specifically and includes any information related to hormones and menopause and perimenopause.
Great video! It’s so important to be reminded of the truths I’ve known, but even better to have new ones pointed out. I’m always learning something from Abbey!
Love this thanks for watching!
This is so helpful. At 63 and 208lbs, 5 1", 1500 cals I'm afraid mine is broken and can't lose from dieting. Now I'm just taking it easy, focusing on good nutrition and Weights. This video calmed my panic.
Thanks for the advice. As always, you have educated me and helped me meet my nutritional needs. Love your real take with a little sass! 😊
yayyy
I love this! Please could you do one on boosting your immune system as we enter into winter?!
Skipping breakfast may not be evidence based as you say, but it’s rang true for me. I’ve lost 45lbs since May 4, 2024, naturally. A month ago I tried intermittent fasting, I stopped eating at 8pm and wasn’t eating til 11am in the morning. My weight loss completely stopped for 2 weeks. I stopped the fasting and my weight picked right back up 2 days later, and I’ve lost 5 more lbs since then.
I love that you mention resistance training. I went through WLS about 8 months ago and they stressed the most important things I can do to help my body is 1) meet my protein goal of 80-100g per day, 2) get in at least 60 oz of water or more, and 3) add at least 3 days a week of resistance training a week. The rapid weight loss isnt all just fat, but is often muscle as well, and we want to keep as much of that as possible so the weight resistance is super important on multiple fronts.
Agreed! Resistance training is so important, not just for fat loss but overall health and is under-recognized.
Hi Abbey, I’d love to hear your take on reverse dieting to “fix your metabolism”! I find so many influencers swear by it, but then I’ve heard a couple say it doesn’t make much difference. Thoughts?
This was excellent! Very well researched and explained/presented 🙏
Thank you!!
Abbey with the facts!! I’ve learned so much from this channel and am so grateful!! Her approach is very balanced
I started college to be an RD because of you!!! I wanna work with eating disorder patients
Could you do a ‘what I would eat in a day to lose weight’ I’m in need of inspiration as I’m currently struggling knowing where to start. Thanks in advance 💖
There is no particular food that will make you lose or gain weight.
What someone needs to eat to lose weight varies so much per person.
I would recommend looking for a Registered Dietitian in your area, so they can guide you through a process like this and figure out what's best for you.
I love your videos because you keep debunking several myths, I was told or read as a child/ teenager year ago.
Love that you talked about metabolism and age! I dug deep into that study and it totally changed my perspective from years of false beliefs.
Thankyou for your clear explanation 😊 When they say it increased metabolism x% most people like myself jump on the bandwagon. But by saying it only increases is for x-minutes so totaling x-calories its way more practical.
Im 23 and i would rate my metabolism as poor but not in the typical way you'd think of. I have digestive tract paralysis and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I have to work very hard to make sure I'm able to actually able to absorb nutrients at all and make sure i stay consistent with my medication and daily health and self care routine so it doesnt go down hill. Its genuinely a struggle.
Such a challenge, thanks for sharing
Love all of your videos. I have learned so much. I love how honest you are and that you genuinely try to help others by giving them the knowledge of different health topics that they may not of had or gotten before. Its genuinely appreciated so much.
Such an amazing video. Very thorough simple to understand. Loved it. Thank you very much❤
Very informative! So many people still believe these common myths, knowledge is power!
I have lost 35 pounds since January. I am working on the last 5 pounds, and it's been slooow going! I'm starting to feel like I will never lose those last 5 pounds. These are some great tips. I have not done much resistance training. I will increase that.
That’s amazing! Great work so far, you got this!
I definitely saw the best results when I introduced weight training with limited cardio. It made a huge difference vs when I was just doing a ton of cardio.
1: i think the reason (based on my observations) why people may lose weight when they eat breakfast is because if you eat a nutritious well rounded breakfast, it should give you steady energy until lunch time. you’re more likely to make smart food choices when you aren’t ravenously hungry and craving sugars and carbs, which gives a quick energy boost. you’re also less likely to snack before lunch because if you have a good breakfast you likely won’t be hungry before lunch and if you are you may make a better choice especially if you plan ahead. i emphasize NUTRITIOUS breakfast because if it’s all super processed sugars and carbs like cereal, muffins, donuts, etc. that energy will be burned very quickly. i myself have noticed i make much better food choices when i plan ahead and am not starving craving a quick energy boost. the hungrier you are, the more tempting those cravings are. so breakfast doesn’t boost the metabolism, it simply gives you a steady source of fuel to have a clear head to make good choices at lunch too. how good does a salad sound when you’re ravenously hungry vs only moderately hungry? skip breakfast and that salad lunch could have some vending machine chips or candy added to satisfy your hunger and cravings. that’s why making consistent healthy choices is important. it becomes routine and easier to choose the healthy option. if you really aren’t hungry at breakfast time, try bringing a healthy before lunch snack so you don’t go to that vending machine for candy and chips!
Love this! Can you do a video about low calorie and high protein food? Trying to get my baby weight off. Thanks! ❤
The example of putting on 10 lbs of muscle is ridiculous. Just putting on a handful of lbs of muscle is incredibly hard.
I recently turned 40 and I’m struggling with weight gain. I had a baby at 37 and I never lost the extra 30 lbs. I carry it in my midsection, so I literally look 3 months pregnant all the time 😢. It’s so frustrating because my metabolism is slowing down at the same time as I am the heaviest I’ve ever been. Plus I feel like my hormones are all out of whack. There’s so much conflicting information about what you should be doing. I also struggle because I’m a shorter woman so all of the calorie tracking apps say I should cut back to about 1200 calories. I’ve tried it before and it literally doesn’t work for me. So far I’ve cut almost all processed foods out and eat out almost never. I’ve been working out 3 to 4 days a week. I’m trying to get my sleep under control now. One thing at a time, I guess.
This is why it is important to formulate a diet WITH a dietician and an endocrinologist after a big analysis on your blood and hormones. That is, in my opinion, THE BEST WAY to go forward in life
Love the research in this!
Can you dive into adrenal illnesses like Addissons disease, Cushings or tertiary AI? Example: someone had tertiary adrenal insufficiency, took hydrocortisone for 1 year (gained 25kg in the first few weeks) and after stopping with oral hydrocortisone it seems almost impossible to lose the excess weight. How does one with HPA-Adrenal illnesses live with weightgain/diet/etc.?Is there a certain lifestyle that is best for this patient population?
Could you do a video on how birth control may or may not affect weight loss?
That was very interesting! Thank you Abbey
If you think there is problem with metabolism due to weight gain, get checked for insuline resistance and start diabetics dieting with an endocrinologist an dietetician.
That’s what I did earlier this year, and I did have insulin resistance and I’m working thru my food issues with a wonderful dietician who doubles as a therapist (for food😅)
When you talked about having the organs do more work I just knew you were going to talk about drinking water/staying hydrated. 🙃 Enjoyed learning this info!
OMG thank you, I am so grateful for you calling out all this BS.... I also heard just drinking more water can boost your metabolism by 47%... my mind can't really compute this.... and wondering if that is in fact accurate?
Of course not! Drinking water is good but that number is insane
This was stunning 🥰 thank you 🎉❤
Hii Abbey! I really enjoy your content & am missing your vlogs, where we could follow everything you do and eat during a day😊 but if u are not comfortable with that anymore that's also fine...😅
Can you do a series of how to lose wait?
ABBEY I NEED YOU TO REACT TO Joshua Weissman’s new video about losing 60 lbs in a short amount of time. He also goes on about exercising for hours a day starting at 4:30am!! So unsustainable and unrealistic. There is a long diet and recipe section of the video too
Always look forward to your videos 🤗
I love your videos! Thank you for your hard work!
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Thank you so much for the amazing information!! I loveee these informative videos 🤓
So, oddly true story. I did an alternate day fasting all I permitted on that fast day I had cider vinegar and a couple of pickles and some kim chi so thence then cured a sluggish metabolism. Before, I didn't have an appetite so now I can eat sensible and not gain, so as of it healed the gut from the American gut. I always been careful how I cook and I climb hills collective an hour a day. Overall in 4 years I lost 95 lbs. But step process. 1st keto, then plate. Then contrave then plate. Now wegovy but I hit another plate. So now I did the alternate fast, but due to the gut fix it made it hard to fast so I am at that last phase .... give up the wine. I have 15 pounds to go. I woul love to help in a study. I have high testosterone as a female.
Abbey, could you do a review of Kurzgesact's latest video about how doing more exercise does not actually make your body burn more calories in the long-term? Their videos get millions of views and are science-based, and it's a fairly controversial/interesting claim
Abby, could you do a video about perimenapause and weight gain. Greetings from Slovenia. And pardon my English ...
Abbey, have you seen any of Melissa Alexandria’s videos? She does no fat/low calorie vegan meals for weight loss. I am curious about your informed opinion on what she promotes.
Love this content. Thank you
Love the info ❤
Great video. I have been working on increasing the amount of protein I eat in a day and I think I have done well with that. The building muscle mass is what's hard for me, I just hate exercise and it doesn't feel good to me. I can sometimes push myself through it for a month or so but it's just so un-enjoyable I usually stop soon after. I would be curious to see a video talking about building muscle for beginners and what is the 'minimum effective dose' of resistance training workouts to get any amount of progress.
Secondly, tips on reducing hunger or cravings would be great. When I am home and in my own routine, I can stick to a calorie deficit and nutrition goals pretty well. I often enough find myself in situations or places where the food readily available is all high calorie (pizza, burgers, chips, fried foods, etc.). Of course a single slice of pizza isn't going to ruin me, but I typically need a high volume to feel full. So its 3 slices now... another slice for a snack later... a couple more for dinner... and over a weekend away from home all of this adds up fast and I feel like I ruin any progress I made during the week hitting my goals. I may be able to eat small portions of this food for a while, but eventually I give in to the hunger and just eat all of it want. If all I easily have access to is burgers and pizza for 3 days, how do I control my hunger enough to eat a responsible amount of those things?
Bring a bag of baby carrots and a tub of hummus with you. Bring an apple for each day. Get a side salad with your burger/pizza. Adding in an apple, a good portion of baby carrots, some hummus, and a side salad each day will help add volume so you can feel satisfied on a bit less pizza/burger.
It's less about controlling your hunger. But instead I understand why you do it.
@@Nameless351They can get a personal pizza and a side salad Instead of 3 slices of pizza.
I love your voice Abbey…it makes me feel good about myself 🤷🏾♀️😂😊🥰
Protein needs, people always forget to say per kg of lean body mass per day or ideal weight (which I realize you need to be careful with this one)… or else someone trying to lose weight who is 250lbs is going to try and eat that much protein and feel defeated…. (Example being a healthy weight for that person is 160lbs- it is better for them to shoot for 140-160 grams a day-still a lot! G
I have a question is it possible for me to get my metabolism back to normal without weight training? ( while being on a small deficit)
And remember folks, 100 calories a day, is 11 pounds a year.
Pretty much started drinking tea because of purported metabolism hacks. Now I just do it because I enjoy the taste.
Excellent, thank you!
I was told that the body can only take in a max of 20 g protein per meal. Any thoughts on that - or even better research? Very much appreciated your video on metabolism!!!
I have found in early 40s and likely start perimenopause I am hungry like I was as teenager 😂 i read somewhere there's a hormone shift in perimenopause that contributes to increase hunger. True or false?
Thanks for this informational video Abbey!! 😊 Can you talk a little more about apple cider vinegar and its effects on the body?
Abbey, are you able to review the channel cookingforpeanuts? She promises a lot of longevity foods, which is a bunch of powders, drinks and buzzwords filled vegan friendly meals that somehow prolongs life. It seems like snake oil that isn’t that much better than a balanced diet of any kind, but my partner is OBSESSED with this channel and even carrying her breakfast powder around to sprinkle on everything. HELP!
decided whether to click or not, I clicked and I'm glad I did 😃
Your gal Sally DID choose a HIIT workout though, was maybe propelled to it with choosing Caffeine to wake up and felt mentally incredibly amazing after the cold shower at the end of the workout, making her more likely to repeat the day she just had... and had she probably had a tasty capsicum lunch. I mean her concentrating on the 50kcal that she can burn extra is not significant and maybe the wrong viewpoint for it. But she did likely also hold onto that muscle mass with that HIIT workout. The mental motivation received from 'hacks' can also be a significant boost of its own to our general metabolic rate 🤔 But yea to force oneself to do these and not enjoy them is I the issue then?
It's always the talk about skipping breakfast. But what does that mean? I mean I can't eat at 9 am. I'm not hungry and I don't eat when I'm not hungry. My first hunger comes at 11 am. Did I skip the breakfast then???
I made a video on breakfast ua-cam.com/video/RU8BOaKY2jE/v-deo.html
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you. I'll watch it ☺️
No, you're just postponing it. Unless that's your lunch.
@@leonore3349 Thank you, Leonore. Maybe I'm the perfect brunch-type ☺️ Have a good day
Hey abbey! This is a long shot but I’m hoping you could help me. Everyone always says how amazing protein is, and it’s true, it’s amazing for a hunger crushing combo and a hundred other reasons. I’ve been eating high protein for about two years now, but i feel like reaching my protein goal it’s just sometimes too taxing on my brain power and I plan my meals around that leading me to worry and think about food all day. Sometimes I think I should just eat intuitively but I worry that all the downsides of not eating enough protein will hit me and my progress in the gym will be affected. I know that every body is different but I would love your advice and would like to know, what is your personal approach to protein and do you take account of how many grams you eat in a day?
Your video was excellent. Dispelled a lot of myths. I do have a question not related to the topic. You mention a cleaning service, but it is not available in Toronto. I trust your judgement and was wondering if there is one similar to this that you have used. Thanks
Thank you!
I've been gaining so much weight due to medication and it's really fucking with my mental health. I cannot calorie count because I tried that once and became very disordered within a couple of weeks. I want to excercise more but due to disability it's really hard to find something I can do. Swimming is the ideal but because of my asthma I can't go anywhere near chlorine. It's like everything is against me.
what do you recommend if you don't have a thyroid??
I’m surprised and relieved to hear that metabolism doesn’t tank at age 40
Hi abby! I was just wondering, does the 20-30% expenditure of protein also apply if it’s whey protein powder as opposed to less processed sources?
Really informative
love this
THANK you - now I can just send this video to folks that goes on crash diets and slow their metabolism without going in to a long discussion lol
What are your suggestions for maintaining a healthy metabolism for long distance runners?
It’ll all depend on your fitness, training and distance. Make sure you’re fuelling yourself properly by getting enough energy overall. But an easy digestible high carb breakfast with some protein would be important. Then you want to stay hydrated during your run and get approx. 80g carbs per hour of your run (I think). Then after refuel with protein straight after and more carbs for the rest of the day! That is a very generic overview.
So if you're eating fairly low amount of calories and not losing any weight, are you supposed to just keep eating less or should you be eating more to "repair your metabolism"?
A lot of advice online is stuck on the 1200 calorie per day diet but other sources say that's not enough calories, so what's normal for fat loss?
Do u need a 10% calorie deficit if u wanna do sustainable weight loss.
I do about 1500-1600 a day and refeed every 1-2 weeks, works great.
I'm early for once! yay!!
I though metabolism also drops in menopause? Or is that rather because you are at an increased risk for muscle loss?
Interesting observation
4:09 "I'M ONE!"
What is the yellow top Abby is wearing in the sponsored part?
I have no idea but I got labs and my thyroid is like 2 points from being out of range. I have been doing animal based for a few months and because I have never had thyroid issues I am thinking maybe be lack of carbs could be causing this? Not sure.
Would ed shenanigans not mess up metabolisms???
15:30 What about if you don't want to lose weight but become stronger? I'm skinny and I want to gain a bit of muscle and I will like to know what's the amount of protein for me to take? Please and thanks🙏❤!
You could go for the higher end of the grams of protein per kg of bodyweight that is stated in the video. So around 2g x [your weight in kg] = how much protein you should aim for per day
Hey Abbey, I was working out fasted for a couple of years, trying to lose weight. I was on birth control at the time, so I didn’t have any problems with my period. I went off the pill January 2023. My period started coming irregularly but I assumed that it was because my body was detoxing from the pill and it would regulate itself eventually.
As it stands, this year I haven’t had a period since January. I have stopped working out fasted but I’m still not seeing any results. I have been to the doctor twice and I’m on a wait list for an OBGYN.
I’m wondering if you have any recommendations on what I should do to help me get my hormones back on track?
TIA!
Are you eating enough, especially fat? I lost my period for a while when I was working out too often and not eating enough. You might have PCOS but your obgyn should be able to figure that out
@@Esthie229 I think so.. I have tofu every breakfast and either tuna or salmon with a egg. Plus I have chia seeds and full fat yogurt every day. And I looove peanut butter and I eat a lot of it (about a cup every morning with an apple).
(I’m just looking at a list of fats online and I’m going through it and seeing which ones I eat and I’m listing them)
In germany nettle tea is really hyped right now. People are claiming you can loose up to 5 kg in 2-4 weeks. Do you recommend it?
That sounds crazy, losing 5 kg because of tea. I actually drink it every day because it’s anti inflammatory so it’s good for skin but I haven’t lost any weight. It’s probably just another hype
Good vid
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How do you fix your metabolism without gaining weight?
What are your thoughts on trying to lose muscle? I was a bodybuilder (competitions included) in my teens and main focus was putting on as much muscle as possible. I now would really like to lose some of that muscle (not all, just some) but have heard that can be bad for your metabolism and hormones. What are your thoughts on this? Also, what would you recommend for someone wanting to lose muscle?
Have we done away with the intro bop?
I'm afraid this video will discourage some people from doing the things to lead a healthy life and get to a healthy weight if they're overweight or obese. I appreciate the facts and information you provided.
Quick fixes don't work. So if an obese person tries to use them to lose weight, then they'll end up, y'know, frustrated and still obese. So I don't really see your point?
I think eating breakfast, and cold showers are good habits. Yes they may not lead to weight loss but they can be a stepping stone for the next habit .
Nobody is doing air quotes anymore 😂
lol at minding my own 36 year old business 😅
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2% of 2000 calories is 40 calories, not 4.5. 7:04
I remember reading a while back that protein is the macronutrient most easily converted into fat.
And I'm curious if that was accurate or if I got it wrong somehow
Where did you hear this exactly?
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Clearly lazy person. I’m super woman. Work 50 hrs. Home school my school part time. Dedicated to my jogging and work outs. Keep up with my entire house