Jen, whatever you 'mention/eat/works for you' in this video, there is ALWAYS someone putting their two cents in telling you something is 'wrong' with it..... You are beautiful and awesome and continue doing what YOU do! xxxx
lee ree I so agree with your comment. People are very opinionated, especially regarding food but I loved the advice in this video and think I can really benefit from being more food-conscious. Thanks Jennifer, for the reminder and solid advice! You rock!
The negative comments are strange. She is doing great things and provided a ton of great tips to takeaway. I found it very helpful and I am a health coach. Everyone is different. It works for her and it works very well. She is doing great things. All critical people are just weird. Keep up the good work Jenifer. Good video as usual.
I watched this video because I want to know how YOU eat. It's a little disturbing to see so many comments saying do it this way, do it that way. What is written in stone for nutrition changes constantly and the only thing I know for sure is that science doesn't really explain nutrition very well. First it was low fat, eat small meals constantly, then high fat low carb and fasting. I really appreciate you honestly telling us how you eat because maybe we should stop following the science that doesn't seem to have a clue and start listening to the people who have actually eaten a certain way and it has worked. I really appreciate this video and hope you keep doing what you are doing because it works.
Thank you so much for leaving your comment! 😊 I was really hesitant about making both of my videos on "how" and "what" I eat for fear of criticism, but I'm surprised to see how many people appreciate it. Of course it would've sounded better to say that I grew everything in a garden in my backyard and prepared everything from scratch, but that would've been a complete fabrication and to me, and for most of us, it just isn't realistic. Hope you're having a fantastic weekend! ❤️
latridic i agree! I remember even before the low fat which I lost weight on, and was healthy it was the low carb so this so called Keri diet and Atkins is really not new like everyone thinks. It was around before in the 60's and 70's. And the 80' for half the decade and it was 90's and such when I stoped being fat because it was less restrictive to cook low fat. I ate lots of food that way. Now I am 48 and confused because I can't lose at all no matter which lifestyle I choose. I need to stop eating at night but I feel almost a compulsion to go eat! And in the middle of my sleep at night! Ugh I need help
I have lost 9 lbs since starting the 16/8 intermittent fasting after watching your video. I feel so good! I don't feel sluggish, my belly doesn't feel bloated, I just feel so much better all the way around! So thankful for that video!
I started intermittent fasting this week. Monday was tough but by Friday I'm hooked. It got easier each day. I was worried about my yoga class but I made it through just fine.
Thanks for your input on this. I was wondering if I would have enough energy to exercise after fasting. I think fasting is a wonderful way to stay healthy and practice discipline.
Why do you love it? Just curious. I know when I fast, I feel like I'm in charge, I feel slimmer, and I feel empowered. I also enjoy the next meal 10x more!
So sane! Which is so rare...You eat perfectly:)👍Im inspired to ditch the crazy advice on macros Vegan banana craziness and 25 year old's diet advice....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Jenifer, this was a very good video - realistic, obtainable, and user friendly for those of use who live in the real world, have incredibly busy lives filled with children and family. For all those complaining about processed foods, where are their videos? I want to see what they look like. Everyone's a critic. TFS!!
Lol! I don't think I could ever cut out processed foods all together, they're too convenient. 😉 But that's why I try to balance it all out with a lot of fruits and vegetables, etc. I knew there would be people that would have problems with it, but I would have been lying had I said otherwise. That's why I titled it "A Realistic Approach." Because the majority of the world do include processed foods in their diets. It's all about balancing as far as I'm concerned. 😊
This is too funny.. I'm literally sitting here eating Pasture raised chicken dipped in grass fed butter!! I do the ketogenic diet "lifestyle" though.. and I intermittent fast as well with the 16/8 method. I used to be a bikini competitor and the diet was SO low fat/ low carb I felt starved all the time. Now that I'm 37 it's about just being healthy and I find that keto is such an easy way for me to stay sustained plus it's reduced skin issues since its an anti-inflammatory diet. I appreciate your videos and since watching your channel I've really stepped up my skin care routine and I owe it to your lengthy step-by-step videos. :) Cheers Bella!!
Hi Jeanette 😊I recently researched that diet and I was actually super impressed with everyting I read!! However, I am not someone who can cut out carbs (or restrict them to that extreme), and unfortunately our body doesn't reach that ketogenic stage unless we do that. But what I'm more impressed about is that you can do that, in addition to the intermittent fasting 16/8!! That's pretty awesome! I totally admire women like you!! I've also heard that calorie and fat restriction is difficult if you are eating 3 meals a day. Because I skip breakfast, I am NEVER hungry. As a matter of fact I weighed mysef today and was upset to see that I was 108lbs. That does NOT look good or healthy on me, so I am going to enjoy tonight's cheat night. 😊
Well you hit the nail on the head early in your video when you explained that your lifestyle is about being healthy on the inside as well as the outside. I remember my coach used to say after a teammate cheated "what are your organs feeling right now? What would your organs tell you if they could talk?" I always thought in spite of how cheesy that sounded, it's so true! I just want to also ad that you're so beautiful and I can tell you're a really loving person and I look forward to more videos. PS I too, have a Bengal. He's an F2 generation brown rosette with no tail and he's 18 lbs lol. I call him Mewmews aka "Goobs".. he's a hoot. Have a great cheat meal tonight.. ps if your wine makes you swell ( like it always does me ) drink some dandelion root tea
Jeanette, I eat Keto, too, and I must say I don't feel like I have "given up carbs". I've learned how to make low carb bread, "potatoes", etc that taste SO good! Plus I can have them with lots of grass-fed butter! I also IF, but usually just do a 20/4 as it is what my body seems to want. I am so busy I eat usually only eat dinner, around 4. If hungry I eat more, earlier, of course, but I rarely ever am. Sometimes I eat a parmesan crisp with almond butter. The keto way of eating really cuts the appetite. I do drink a lot of coffee with heavy cream, also. I can't do sugars or starches as they send my blood sugar up WITH my appetite! One of my favorite LC meals is from "Low Carb Mavin".... Lamb Chops with a brandy cream sauce... oh.my.goodness!! My husband said, " we are REALLY suffering" as we ate that over faux potatoes (cauliflower with Celeriac root, heavy cream and butter).. also from that site! We really DO have to figure out what works for us!
+VDR928 I'm doing keto and I drink a lot of heavy cream in my coffee too. I'm experimenting with intermittent fasting right now. I used to be hungry all the time when I ate carbs. It feels so good to be in control of my appetite FINALLY!!!
VDR928 so true! 20/4? That's pretty strict:-) are you drinking your creamy coffee until 4? Being a former competitor I understand the tortures of certain diets and JJ is right that it really comes down to healthy mind healthy body. Keto is super easy for me because I am satiated and my mental acuity is strong. I make my own keto bread too and it's delicious!
Watching all your older Diet videos! This one's great! Can you share the foods you take when you travel or show us an example of how you eat healthy while traveling?
I'm not the healthiest eater in the world, but I try... that being said I wouldn't eat most the stuff on the table. Too processed. Also, low fat items are full of hydrogenated oils and extra sugar. I would rather have a smaller amount of the full fat.
I try to balance it all out. I do eat processed foods. I find it extremely difficult to avoid them, and I don't think I'm alone, which is why I titled this video "A Realistic Approach". But I also eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. It's all about finding out what works best for you and your lifestyle. 😊
Jenifer Jenkins as the kids get older it gets easier. I think mixing in healthy home cooked meals balances it out. You look great so what you're doing must be working!
Thank you Lisa 😊 My kids definitely get home cooked meals as well, most of this video was just about easy and convenient snack and lunch ideas. Hope you're having a great weekend!
I think the hardest part for me is eating in moderation. Lol! But I definitely mentioned quite a few things that I eat regularly like...watermelon, strawberries, edamame, raw zucchini, frozen grapes, cauliflower, eggs whites, boiled eggs, chicken breast, filet mignon, veggie burgers, baked potatoes. I eat most of those things weekly. I don't think I do too bad. I have a decent balance. Baby steps. 😉
Totally agree with you on so many levels Jen. I too think if you give mostly healthy options for your kids that even if they go off the deep end in college (pizza ...you name it) that they eventually go back to their favorite foods they were raised eating. I am 32 and feeling in the best shape in my life doing a lower carb approach and finally have a good relationship with food. It feels amazing to be in this spot mentally and physically. Keep up the great videos! 💓courtney in Singapore
You have some great suggestions! I'm going to try a version of the bean soup with turkey. One thing to think of, most recent nutrition developments have not been focusing on fat as much as actual ingredients and sugar, which is the major culprit in most processed foods. You might be surprised how much sugar is hidden in many foods and that's a driving reason for many of us to focus on clean eating and real foods. Sugar is very addictive and finally being found to be practically poison in the amounts American consume it! You have no doubt made many smart dietary choices over the years, and it shows!
Hi Jenifer! I loved this video and all your ideas!! I am thin, and try to instill good eating habits in my kids. They are all teenagers now and I often wake up to my 14 year old making a fruit protein shake in the nutrabullet lol! It is so true that kids develop a taste for healthy foods! And yes plain Greek yogurt is so amazing!!
You have some great suggestions. I'm going to try the zucchini with soy and wasabi and keep that in the frig as a snack. Thanks for all your videos. I really enjoy watching them! Plus, love your cat in the background. She was really trying to get your attention and be part of the video!
I eat, cook and snack very similarly to you. Don't use oils or fry anything and only eat lean everything. One thing I do now is to substitute raw baby spinach leaves instead of lettuce because lettuce has very little nutritional value and spinach is a super food packed with good nutrients. So I eat spinach on tacos, sandwiches, break up in scrambling eggs, in rice dishes, etc. My favorite lunch is usually a few pieces of lean turkey rolled up with spinach leaves and diced tomato inside and dip it in some kind of low fat dressing. I want to try using the low fat or fat free yogurt like you suggested to use for dipping or a sour cream substitute. Thanks for sharing. Laurie
I'm loving your videos and I especially enjoyed this one, I'm gathering from this show and tell that you Eat Until Satisfied . I after a lifetime of calorie deprivation have suddenly discovered this way of eating , 'eat until satisfied', I myself have gone High Carb Low Fat Vegan and I'm loving it, I'm not suggesting this for anyone else but myself, but I'm loving it . I also intermittent fast, I finish eating around 7-8pm and don't eat my first meal until around midday. It's liberating when you know rice and potatoes are not the enemy and it's such a versatile base for all my veggies . I also make my own Hummus with just white beans, garbanzo beans a little tahini lemon spices and sometimes jalapeño , it's lovely and goes with everything and I make my own chips with mission wraps that I smear with lime juice and add a seasoning , I love getting some ideas from Mr& mrs vegan, high carb Hannah , and a really down to earth lass called cooking with plants. I add you to my list because you have fantastic advise , you look gorgeous and have a beautiful family. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. 🌺🌶🍉❤️
I love this video, I want to start eating healthy like as you do. I have a 9 years old kid and he is too heavy and his father too. I'm from Puerto Rico we have some delicious unhealthy food but I going to start a new life.
I am 100% with you on this one! 👋There really isn't an optimal diet that everyone should follow (our physiology, environment, energy requirements are so different). However we should all eat real food and move more, that simple!😉 Great video Jen! Your realistic approach to eating is very refreshing and highly inspiring. 😘
Hi Jenifer! Nice of you helping others explaining about the value of healthy eating. I follow healthy lifestyle all my life and can't imagine to live otherwise. I am older then you and would like to support your words about staying healthy and great looking in body through the whole life. I have never gained a pound, being at 5.8' /125 pounds my whole life. According others I look more then 20 years younger and no health problems whatsoever, so it's surely helps in both; health and also overall appearance. So keep what you are doing, it is very smart way to go...Good luck and thank you for your videos, I like you also as a very pleasing lady.
Thank you so much! I think it's wonderful that you've been able to remain healthy and keep a healthy weight all these years. It breaks my heart when I see people feel controlled by food and helpless against it. It doesn't have to be "bad" for us to taste good. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. I just think most people are unaware that there are alternatives. My diet is not perfect by any stretch, but it's always worked for me, and according to my most recent health records, I've got a clean bill of health to boot. Thank you for your kind words ❤️
half way through had to stop and comment...very informative, it is a lifestyle not a diet you are so right in saying that. I made your garbanzo bean, tomato mixture the other day and I put mine on top of my salads and it's very good. Thank you for this great video!!! Need more recipes please....
That garbanzo bean dip seems to have been a big hit from what I can tell. I'm glad you liked it. My mother-in-law puts it over salad as well. I'm going to have to try that! 😊
Great video! Loved some of your snack food ideas of what you keep prepared. Love the salsa and baked tortilla chips plus the lettuce wraps! I tend to make the same foods over and over so was happy to see what you make for some new ideas! BTW I have that same shirt!!! You look great and hope you have a wonderful weekend! We are expecting 6" of snow here :-/ xoxo
Twinsies!! Lol! I'm not surprised you have the same shirt!! 😉 I'm the same way, once I like something, I will eat it every day for months, so I love hearing about other people's healthy snacks and meals too. Snow?!! Oh my goodness, our high was 93 degrees today!! 🌴
I adore you! Your beautiful and so sweet! Lucky for you that you have the genetics to workout and eat the way you do. I use to be like that. I eat super clean now and I still struggle with weight. Im sure mine has to be more thiroid relalted. You have an amazing body but I have to say your mind is what I think is your strong point 💕
Jen, so glad I stumbled on your channel! Your are so thorough, love your skin care advice! also, zucchini snack sounds awesome, so doing it! Thank you!:)
Awe thank you! ❤️ I have to say, you're the first person that has mentioned the zucchini and soy sauce. Lol! I've eaten an entire raw zucchini like that and loved it! 😊
Hi Jenifer! I just came across your channel in my feed and have watched several of your videos this evening. I'm especially interested in the topic of intermittent fasting and just watched the one above, writing down all your tips and suggestions for healthy foods. I'm 56 years old, have been overweight most of my adult life ; on a number of occasions I've changed my eating habits to include healthy, whole foods, lost weight, felt great but when life & living drew my focus away from that, I eventually fell back into bad habits and patterns, gained the weight (plus some!) back and so the story goes. The reason I'm particularly interested in your healthy lifestyle videos is that my husband had bariatric surgery in January 2019 to cure his T2 diabetes and has lost almost 70#. This is great for him especially as it's impacted his diabetes in a positive way, but we used to be of similar size and stature which meant I never felt "fat" or unattractive with him. He always has and still does accept me for who I am but now encourages me to look into having bariatric surgery myself so that I will lose the weight permanently and so we'll be "on the same page" in regards to eating, etc. I do NOT want to have surgery to lose weight but feel defeated in my expectation to ever lose weight and keep it off. Back to the point of your channel, my brother recently sent some information via email about intermittent fasting and although I at first shrugged it off as "over the top" I now see the value in it. And I'm so glad to have learned how IF has become your way of life and keeps you fit and healthy. I've been getting back into my whole foods lifestyle, reading all the labels (per Food Babe's influence!) and doing the things that I know will help me to lose weight and as of tonight, I will begin intermittent fasting as well! Wow!! That was a VERY long "comment"!!! Just know that I'm thankful to have found your channel and I know I'll enjoy getting to know you and learning about many things as I watch in the coming days and weeks!
Yes thank u!!!! U took words out of my mind. Also its more challenging knowing im diabetic 2 & high cholesterol. Ur very inspirational for me.😇 i love ur videos
I enjoyed your video. There are so many people today, focused on getting upset at people for any slight comment they don't like, difference in life or opinion, or whatever. Then they proceed to be hypocritical. You have your advice based on what works for you and obviously it's working for you! I eat similarly and it works for me. Thanks for the videos, hopefully the haters can find a life.
Thank you for saying that Sarah. 😊 It easy sometimes to get caught up in trying to avoid criticism by omitting information or being less than forthcoming. However, I think, at the end of the day, it's just best to be honest. Some people will love you for it and other's will poke holes in everything you do. Thank you for your comment. 😊
I watch what I eat Sunday-Friday and Saturday is my cheat day. I have kept the weight off and feel so much more healthy. Hope you have a great weekend! xoxo Jeannie
AND you get to look forward to Saturdays, right?!! That's how feel! I enjoy the way I eat very much, however I can always appreciate a nice Asian dish from a restaurant. 😊
This was such a refreshingly realistic, balanced approach to food. Totally doable with a family and real life situations. I'm very similar to you. Thank you❤
People who are overweight do that “ Just wait until “ Or “ You are just lucky “comment all the time to thin people .NO it is about watching calories not luck.( if you are beyond teenage years) I do the cheat days too but watch 80% of the time .If someone sees you for example eating pizza on a cheat day and they are bigger then you ,they think it’s not fair .The honest truth is it is a choice.If you want to be thin you have to work at it period. I wish people would understand that it is truly that simple.You look great Jennifer!
Thank you Star! 🌺 I agree! There’s nothing easy about being thin or fit after age 40...even after age 30. Heck, after you’ve had kids! Lol! I tell my kids that everything great in life comes with 4 things...Sacrifice, Discipline, Dedication and Consistency. It’s not always easy to refrain from eating whatever you’d like, and it’s definitely not easy to force yourself to exercise regularly. But if you have certain body goals in mind and you’re determined to achieve them, you’ll do what it takes.😊. Plus, cheat nights give you something to look forward to. 😘
I found you through and love you guys both this is an extremely practical and easy-to-follow sensible video on eating right and keeping your figure thank you for your common sense and sharing it with us!!! Finally somebody who makes sense on this subject :)
I improoved my health with plant based food,i do also intermetted fasting.But avoid all the unhealthy animal proteins and fats. I started plant based food because i was very concerned about animal farming and what happens with the nature(Rainforrest for example)and that our lifestyle harms the rest of the world.After one year i saw the Film "Forks over knifes" and i saw that i choosed the right way and before i saw the film or was reading the China Study,i felt that the change of my lifestyle improofed my health step by step.
I loved this video and I thank you for going so in depth about your outlook on food and your meals. My biggest downfall is snacks that I get for my kids because if it's in the house, I will eat it, sadly enough. If I was alone, it would be much easier when it comes to stuff like that. What do you think of olive oil? My mom uses olive oil in almost anything and keeps telling me that it is actually good for us.
Also I want to add someone once said "and are built in the kitchen not the gym" and its really true you can do all the ab work you want but if you're not eating right you won't get the results you want, not saying you can't be thin if you work out hard daily, you will burn off bad eating but typically when you hit a certain that won't work you'll hv to eat right!
Thanks for sharing and most of all thanks for your honesty . When some one shares their lifestyle choices so openly and honestly , like you do ., it always leaves it open for people to comment on {usually what you're doing wrong }. When you started to mention canned , packet and processed food , i quickly and pathetically scrolled to the comment section to see what nutritional opinions and advice was been given and i was quiet impressed with they way you approached and addressed the situation , I really like the way you address that this is what has worked for you . { LOVED IT ] I love the concept of pre organising ready to eat snacks with your chopped up water mellon and fresh chicken breasts strips , sliced up zucchini , kept in the fridge , I myself like to do this as well . I also love my food dehydrator for all my fresh veggies that are nearly on their way out , as I can dehydrate them and place them in baggies in a air tight container , Bananas are the bomb , when they are dehydrated as I maKe mine "chewy" and sometimes I was place some honey on them , just before they go into the dehydrator . { I mention this as I was 'BIG EYING ' your bananas in the back ground , lol . I will admit it , , its hard to do everything right not forgetting to mention expensive and extremely time consuming . I just wish that the canned , packet and processed food people would make it a lot healthier for us , haha , but until they do , looks like I will be back to grinding my wheat to make my bread and milking my cow to drink my milk ... NOTTTTT !! HAHA Love ya to bits Jen , and love ya videos , keep on shining on :)
Thank you so much Kells. You are hilarious with your "grinding wheat and milking cows" comment! Lol!! 😆😄 This was one of those videos that I had anxiety about releasing, for all the reasons that you mentioned. There are such polarizing ideas about food and nutrition and it can be a very sensitive topic for a lot of people. But I do the same thing!! When someone mentions something in a video that I know to be "controversial" I scroll to the comment section. Lol! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment! 😊
Hi Jennifer. Thank u for your honest open hearted videos. I've been trying to eat a good breakfast but always feel awful. I'm certainly going to try your system. You're really motivating.
Absolutely LOVE all your ideas. I will definitely be trying some. The coconut yogurt is my favorite "treat" as well...I add a peeled cutie and a tablespoon or 2 (you don't need much) of unsweetened coconut and stir it all together...heavenly! Ambrosia salad healthy style! (Sometimes I add a few halved grapes and walnuts as well...depends on my mood and if it's a snack or lunch) I've backed off of low carb eating for a bit and am going to just give healthy eating a try...I was missing my carbs way too much! Would love to see more healthy recipes from you! Thanks for sharing...and kudos for you for sticking to your plan even when traveling. That is SO hard for so many of us.
Hi Jennifer! I really like your concept of intermittent fasting. Some really good ideas as far as the foods you eat. I saw the workout videos, but what do you do for cardio? How many days a week do you workout? My workouts are pretty hard and at 51 years old, I feel like it is really starting to get tough for me. I wish I could train myself better as far as eating healthier just so I wouldn't have to workout so hard. I have a terrible sweet tooth and am always looking for snacks and sweets after dinner where my weaknesses fall. Keep up the great informational videos!
Thank you for sharing Jenifer. I saw this video when you first posted it and thought "Fasting! That's crazy." But ... I've been IF 16/8 for about a month and feel great. As an over 60 IF seems like an easy way to eat with several health benefits. Great tips and recipes to try.
I like that you put yourself and your eating habits out there. What you're doing definitely works for you, and you look great. I personally prefer full fat items, but I love your sour cream trick! I also like your tips for what kinds of snacking foods are good to keep around. One healthy tip you might like that helped me build a more nutritious diet is that every meal should always have at least 3 different colored foods on it (natural colors).
HI! I really love this video! This series of how you eat and exercise have been my favorite 😊 Do you count calories at all? Do you know how many calories you eat per day and keep up with that?
Jenifer Jenkins. Thank you so much. Thank you for taking time and effort to make these great videos .Please continue doing more videos to encourage and inspire others. .
OMG I HATE when people tell me that I'm going to gain weight once I hit my 30s or have children. I went to college and never gained the freshman 15. Yeah Im still young, but I dont eat garbage. I eat a really clean diet and exercise. It's not rocket science. All of these people that tell me things like that are obese or overweight because of their crappy diets and sedentary lifestyles. I hate when people make thin women feel that way. Like no, I take pride in my health, fuck off ;) You look amazing. You actually have a way better body than all of the girls I know my age and I'll be 25 soon.
Awe...thank you Molly! Yeah, it used to bother me too, all the "Just waits". I just wanted to roll my eyes. I knew it was possible to avoid if you put your mind to it. I'd seen other women do it, so I knew I could too. I did watch your video about what you eat and I have to say, you eat way better than I do! Keep it up, that's awesome!! Because I promise you, since you're still young and you already know how to feed and fuel your body properly, that will never go away, and food will never be the enemy. 😊
You're very helpful, Thank you for all of the information. Its simple really and natural but as human beings we make things more complicated than needed. I'm guilty of that as well, Simplest thing is to listen your body! So true.
This is such great advice, thank you! It's pretty much how I live too. However, you gave me a new idea. I am going to start traveling with my own food. That is a gooood tip because healthy food is not always available when we travel. You are beautiful inside and out.
Loved the video! Oh and I made your chick pea recipe and it was to die for and I put my own little twist and added avo it was so so good! George even liked it! 🙌🏼😉
And forgot to mention those chips! I got them for Easter Sunday with black bean dish I made and they were so so good! I didn't bother to check the nutritional information because it was my treat day Sunday and they just looked so good glad to know they aren't extremely bad for ya! I'm going to get some more tomorrow and make the garbanzo recipe again! Also started the fasting your way instead my very difficult way and I have to say I love it! Felt great all week! Going to continue on and see where it takes me! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful information with us all. Really appreciate it 💫♥️
Thank you very much for this video ! I love your advices because they sound really healthy and of "good sense" (I don't know how to tell that, I am sorry, I am French). I love your videos ! Your explanations are always clear and interesting ! Thank you very much !
Great video Jenifer! I agree that having prepared food in your fridge is a lifesaver. Whenever I can't be bothered to take a few minutes and prepare, I always regret it. Do you eat avocados? I love them and put them sliced or mashed with a drizzle of olive oil in salads and sandwiches instead of mayo. I really love greek yogurt too. Living in Greece, I sometimes go for the full fat version ( 3.8%) with the thick, creamy skin on top. It's actually very good for you if eaten in moderation, chock full of vitamins. You can also empty the contents of one or two containers in cheesecloth, mix it with a teaspoon of salt, tie it up in a bundle, and put it in a colander on top of a dish to catch the whey that drains from it. Stick it in your fridge and in a few days, you have healthy, thick, home made cream cheese. Try it!
Hi Eva! 😊 Ooh, I love avocados! Especially because they contain "good fats" along with fiber, vitamin C, potassium etc. What a great idea to use it instead of mayo! Wow, that's awesome that you make your own cream from Greek Yogurt!
I pretty much eat everything in this video (besides the Greek yogurt and I tried and love it more than s. cream) and hv to agree its a lifestyle and keeps you healthy and slim which is an added plus!
AmAzing video! I relate to yo so much also 110pounds and 42 and skip breakfast! I'm raising 2 young boys ages 3 and 8 and these are amazing food suggestions for me because I never know what to do! Coincidently I made the homemade salsa dip that you suggested tonight and it was a HiT! Thankyou so much and you are so beautiful!
Thank you Desiree! I'm so glad you liked it! 😊 I know what you mean about needing suggestions to feed kids, I'm the same way, I'm always looking for new and simple ideas. 😉
Hi Jennifer you are a breath of fresh air. I love your enthusiasm and passion. I have just discovered your site and totally hooked. I am 5ft 2 and a bit over 50. I am going to try the 16 to 8 fasting and also your recommendations of go to foods in the fridge. Hopefully I can stick to it as I would like to lose a couple of kgs. Can you please give me your suchi bowl recipe? You are the inspiration I need to get back to where I would like to be. Issy from OZ
Jen, whatever you 'mention/eat/works for you' in this video, there is ALWAYS someone putting their two cents in telling you something is 'wrong' with it..... You are beautiful and awesome and continue doing what YOU do! xxxx
Thank you lee ree 😊 I kindof knew that woud happen, but thank you for noticing and leaving your comment. ❤️
I agree with you. I think Jenifer is obviously doing something right. I think people can really learn something from this beautiful lady.
lee ree I so agree with your comment. People are very opinionated, especially regarding food but I loved the advice in this video and think I can really benefit from being more food-conscious. Thanks Jennifer, for the reminder and solid advice! You rock!
The negative comments are strange. She is doing great things and provided a ton of great tips to takeaway. I found it very helpful and I am a health coach. Everyone is different. It works for her and it works very well. She is doing great things. All critical people are just weird. Keep up the good work Jenifer. Good video as usual.
Thank you so much Jenny! ❤️️
Jenifer Jenkins Do you take any supplements? Do you drink collagen? If so, which ones? Thank you for helping us get and feel better!
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I watched this video because I want to know how YOU eat. It's a little disturbing to see so many comments saying do it this way, do it that way. What is written in stone for nutrition changes constantly and the only thing I know for sure is that science doesn't really explain nutrition very well. First it was low fat, eat small meals constantly, then high fat low carb and fasting. I really appreciate you honestly telling us how you eat because maybe we should stop following the science that doesn't seem to have a clue and start listening to the people who have actually eaten a certain way and it has worked. I really appreciate this video and hope you keep doing what you are doing because it works.
Thank you so much for leaving your comment! 😊 I was really hesitant about making both of my videos on "how" and "what" I eat for fear of criticism, but I'm surprised to see how many people appreciate it. Of course it would've sounded better to say that I grew everything in a garden in my backyard and prepared everything from scratch, but that would've been a complete fabrication and to me, and for most of us, it just isn't realistic. Hope you're having a fantastic weekend! ❤️
latridic i agree! I remember even before the low fat which I lost weight on, and was healthy it was the low carb so this so called Keri diet and Atkins is really not new like everyone thinks.
It was around before in the 60's and 70's. And the 80' for half the decade and it was 90's and such when I stoped being fat because it was less restrictive to cook low fat. I ate lots of food that way.
Now I am 48 and confused because I can't lose at all no matter which lifestyle I choose. I need to stop eating at night but I feel almost a compulsion to go eat! And in the middle of my sleep at night! Ugh I need help
I have lost 9 lbs since starting the 16/8 intermittent fasting after watching your video. I feel so good! I don't feel sluggish, my belly doesn't feel bloated, I just feel so much better all the way around! So thankful for that video!
msdissident04 Nice! Do you drink iced coffee black or just water before noon!?
Those Fudgicals also come in sugar free and the popsicles come in sugar free as well and I find they really do the trick when I want ice cream
Loved the cat
I started intermittent fasting this week. Monday was tough but by Friday I'm hooked. It got easier each day. I was worried about my yoga class but I made it through just fine.
Thanks for your input on this. I was wondering if I would have enough energy to exercise after fasting. I think fasting is a wonderful way to stay healthy and practice discipline.
Terry Turan I wondered the same thing when i started intermittent fasting this week too. I discovered that I LOVE doing yoga during my fasting state 😊
Why do you love it? Just curious. I know when I fast, I feel like I'm in charge, I feel slimmer, and I feel empowered. I also enjoy the next meal 10x more!
I love it because it's easy for me to stick too. I don't feel deprived.
I love it because I feel lighter and more energetic during yoga. I also feel like I can concentrate better too.
So sane! Which is so rare...You eat perfectly:)👍Im inspired to ditch the crazy advice on macros Vegan banana craziness and 25 year old's diet advice....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
You are so sweet. I love your attitude toward food. This video helped me so much. Love all the details, they help so much. xoxoxo
Please show us more of your regular lunches and dinners.
I made the garbanzo bean dip and it was AMAZING! The whole family loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Jenifer, this was a very good video - realistic, obtainable, and user friendly for those of use who live in the real world, have incredibly busy lives filled with children and family. For all those complaining about processed foods, where are their videos? I want to see what they look like. Everyone's a critic. TFS!!
Lol! I don't think I could ever cut out processed foods all together, they're too convenient. 😉 But that's why I try to balance it all out with a lot of fruits and vegetables, etc. I knew there would be people that would have problems with it, but I would have been lying had I said otherwise. That's why I titled it "A Realistic Approach." Because the majority of the world do include processed foods in their diets. It's all about balancing as far as I'm concerned. 😊
This is too funny.. I'm literally sitting here eating Pasture raised chicken dipped in grass fed butter!! I do the ketogenic diet "lifestyle" though.. and I intermittent fast as well with the 16/8 method. I used to be a bikini competitor and the diet was SO low fat/ low carb I felt starved all the time. Now that I'm 37 it's about just being healthy and I find that keto is such an easy way for me to stay sustained plus it's reduced skin issues since its an anti-inflammatory diet. I appreciate your videos and since watching your channel I've really stepped up my skin care routine and I owe it to your lengthy step-by-step videos. :) Cheers Bella!!
Hi Jeanette 😊I recently researched that diet and I was actually super impressed with everyting I read!! However, I am not someone who can cut out carbs (or restrict them to that extreme), and unfortunately our body doesn't reach that ketogenic stage unless we do that. But what I'm more impressed about is that you can do that, in addition to the intermittent fasting 16/8!! That's pretty awesome! I totally admire women like you!! I've also heard that calorie and fat restriction is difficult if you are eating 3 meals a day. Because I skip breakfast, I am NEVER hungry. As a matter of fact I weighed mysef today and was upset to see that I was 108lbs. That does NOT look good or healthy on me, so I am going to enjoy tonight's cheat night. 😊
Well you hit the nail on the head early in your video when you explained that your lifestyle is about being healthy on the inside as well as the outside. I remember my coach used to say after a teammate cheated "what are your organs feeling right now? What would your organs tell you if they could talk?" I always thought in spite of how cheesy that sounded, it's so true! I just want to also ad that you're so beautiful and I can tell you're a really loving person and I look forward to more videos. PS I too, have a Bengal. He's an F2 generation brown rosette with no tail and he's 18 lbs lol. I call him Mewmews aka "Goobs".. he's a hoot. Have a great cheat meal tonight.. ps if your wine makes you swell ( like it always does me ) drink some dandelion root tea
Jeanette, I eat Keto, too, and I must say I don't feel like I have "given up carbs". I've learned how to make low carb bread, "potatoes", etc that taste SO good! Plus I can have them with lots of grass-fed butter! I also IF, but usually just do a 20/4 as it is what my body seems to want. I am so busy I eat usually only eat dinner, around 4. If hungry I eat more, earlier, of course, but I rarely ever am. Sometimes I eat a parmesan crisp with almond butter. The keto way of eating really cuts the appetite. I do drink a lot of coffee with heavy cream, also. I can't do sugars or starches as they send my blood sugar up WITH my appetite! One of my favorite LC meals is from "Low Carb Mavin".... Lamb Chops with a brandy cream sauce... oh.my.goodness!! My husband said, " we are REALLY suffering" as we ate that over faux potatoes (cauliflower with Celeriac root, heavy cream and butter).. also from that site! We really DO have to figure out what works for us!
+VDR928 I'm doing keto and I drink a lot of heavy cream in my coffee too. I'm experimenting with intermittent fasting right now. I used to be hungry all the time when I ate carbs. It feels so good to be in control of my appetite FINALLY!!!
VDR928 so true! 20/4? That's pretty strict:-) are you drinking your creamy coffee until 4? Being a former competitor I understand the tortures of certain diets and JJ is right that it really comes down to healthy mind healthy body. Keto is super easy for me because I am satiated and my mental acuity is strong. I make my own keto bread too and it's delicious!
Please post more videos about how you eat! You look amazing!
This was a welcomed reminder of figuring out what works for you (& family). Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks for sharing 😀 love your kitty cat😻😻
Watching all your older Diet videos! This one's great! Can you share the foods you take when you travel or show us an example of how you eat healthy while traveling?
I agree, I think you're doing a great job by inspiring us to live a healthier n better job, and you also gave us a lot of great tips in this video 😊
I'm not the healthiest eater in the world, but I try... that being said I wouldn't eat most the stuff on the table. Too processed. Also, low fat items are full of hydrogenated oils and extra sugar. I would rather have a smaller amount of the full fat.
I try to balance it all out. I do eat processed foods. I find it extremely difficult to avoid them, and I don't think I'm alone, which is why I titled this video "A Realistic Approach". But I also eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. It's all about finding out what works best for you and your lifestyle. 😊
Jenifer Jenkins as the kids get older it gets easier. I think mixing in healthy home cooked meals balances it out. You look great so what you're doing must be working!
Thank you Lisa 😊 My kids definitely get home cooked meals as well, most of this video was just about easy and convenient snack and lunch ideas. Hope you're having a great weekend!
I was thinking the same... low fat fat free stuff is the worst, eat the real stuff in moderation and it's so much better for you
I think the hardest part for me is eating in moderation. Lol! But I definitely mentioned quite a few things that I eat regularly like...watermelon, strawberries, edamame, raw zucchini, frozen grapes, cauliflower, eggs whites, boiled eggs, chicken breast, filet mignon, veggie burgers, baked potatoes. I eat most of those things weekly. I don't think I do too bad. I have a decent balance. Baby steps. 😉
The yolk of the egg has all the vitamins and minerals as well as half the protein.
Totally agree with you on so many levels Jen. I too think if you give mostly healthy options for your kids that even if they go off the deep end in college (pizza ...you name it) that they eventually go back to their favorite foods they were raised eating. I am 32 and feeling in the best shape in my life doing a lower carb approach and finally have a good relationship with food. It feels amazing to be in this spot mentally and physically. Keep up the great videos! 💓courtney in Singapore
Thanks for sharing this video Jenifer. Great tips. My weakness is also cheese 😋
You have some great suggestions! I'm going to try a version of the bean soup with turkey. One thing to think of, most recent nutrition developments have not been focusing on fat as much as actual ingredients and sugar, which is the major culprit in most processed foods. You might be surprised how much sugar is hidden in many foods and that's a driving reason for many of us to focus on clean eating and real foods. Sugar is very addictive and finally being found to be practically poison in the amounts American consume it! You have no doubt made many smart dietary choices over the years, and it shows!
Hi Jenifer! I loved this video and all your ideas!! I am thin, and try to instill good eating habits in my kids. They are all teenagers now and I often wake up to my 14 year old making a fruit protein shake in the nutrabullet lol! It is so true that kids develop a taste for healthy foods! And yes plain Greek yogurt is so amazing!!
You have some great suggestions. I'm going to try the zucchini with soy and wasabi and keep that in the frig as a snack. Thanks for all your videos. I really enjoy watching them! Plus, love your cat in the background. She was really trying to get your attention and be part of the video!
I eat, cook and snack very similarly to you. Don't use oils or fry anything and only eat lean everything. One thing I do now is to substitute raw baby spinach leaves instead of lettuce because lettuce has very little nutritional value and spinach is a super food packed with good nutrients. So I eat spinach on tacos, sandwiches, break up in scrambling eggs, in rice dishes, etc. My favorite lunch is usually a few pieces of lean turkey rolled up with spinach leaves and diced tomato inside and dip it in some kind of low fat dressing. I want to try using the low fat or fat free yogurt like you suggested to use for dipping or a sour cream substitute. Thanks for sharing. Laurie
Oooh...thank you!! Oddly enough, spinach is not typically on my radar. Can't wait to try that! 😊
Been loving all your videos, Jenifer! :)
Hi, Jenifer Is it possible if you can do a video on baked chicken or cooking chicken without oil in the near future .Thank you
I'm loving your videos and I especially enjoyed this one, I'm gathering from this show and tell that you Eat Until Satisfied . I after a lifetime of calorie deprivation have suddenly discovered this way of eating , 'eat until satisfied', I myself have gone High Carb Low Fat Vegan and I'm loving it, I'm not suggesting this for anyone else but myself, but I'm loving it . I also intermittent fast, I finish eating around 7-8pm and don't eat my first meal until around midday. It's liberating when you know rice and potatoes are not the enemy and it's such a versatile base for all my veggies . I also make my own Hummus with just white beans, garbanzo beans a little tahini lemon spices and sometimes jalapeño , it's lovely and goes with everything and I make my own chips with mission wraps that I smear with lime juice and add a seasoning , I love getting some ideas from Mr& mrs vegan, high carb Hannah , and a really down to earth lass called cooking with plants. I add you to my list because you have fantastic advise , you look gorgeous and have a beautiful family. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. 🌺🌶🍉❤️
Thanks for all the great tips!! You've given me some yummy ideas of healthy foods and what to keep on hand...
Would love to see more recipes. I enjoy your healthy eating/lifestyle vids. I’m still struggling and learning to cook and eat healthy
Obviously what you are doing is working. Dont let people who have no understanding of themselves decide what's best for you.
You are beautiful 🙏
I am gradually changing my eating patterns. For now I am drinking more water and taking supplements. I know I am going to have start doing exercise.
Michelle Antoinette what supplements? Sorry to be so random. I have been looking online for days to pick which to buy
You have such a brilliant insight into food and exercise. Really impressed that you took a Nutrition course to be more informed. Thanks for the video.
I love this video, I want to start eating healthy like as you do. I have a 9 years old kid and he is too heavy and his father too. I'm from Puerto Rico we have some delicious unhealthy food but I going to start a new life.
I am 100% with you on this one! 👋There really isn't an optimal diet that everyone should follow (our physiology, environment, energy requirements are so different).
However we should all eat real food and move more, that simple!😉
Great video Jen! Your realistic approach to eating is very refreshing and highly inspiring. 😘
Thank you so much! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend! ❤️
Hi Jenifer! Nice of you helping others explaining about the value of healthy eating. I follow healthy lifestyle all my life and can't imagine to live otherwise. I am older then you and would like to support your words about staying healthy and great looking in body through the whole life. I have never gained a pound, being at 5.8' /125 pounds my whole life. According others I look more then 20 years younger and no health problems whatsoever, so it's surely helps in both; health and also overall appearance. So keep what you are doing, it is very smart way to go...Good luck and thank you for your videos, I like you also as a very pleasing lady.
Thank you so much! I think it's wonderful that you've been able to remain healthy and keep a healthy weight all these years. It breaks my heart when I see people feel controlled by food and helpless against it. It doesn't have to be "bad" for us to taste good. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. I just think most people are unaware that there are alternatives. My diet is not perfect by any stretch, but it's always worked for me, and according to my most recent health records, I've got a clean bill of health to boot. Thank you for your kind words ❤️
Thank you so much for ALL the great food ideas! I love your positive energy!
how do you prepare your coffee? Thank you!
half way through had to stop and comment...very informative, it is a lifestyle not a diet you are so right in saying that. I made your garbanzo bean, tomato mixture the other day and I put mine on top of my salads and it's very good. Thank you for this great video!!! Need more recipes please....
That garbanzo bean dip seems to have been a big hit from what I can tell. I'm glad you liked it. My mother-in-law puts it over salad as well. I'm going to have to try that! 😊
Great video! Loved some of your snack food ideas of what you keep prepared. Love the salsa and baked tortilla chips plus the lettuce wraps! I tend to make the same foods over and over so was happy to see what you make for some new ideas! BTW I have that same shirt!!! You look great and hope you have a wonderful weekend! We are expecting 6" of snow here :-/ xoxo
Twinsies!! Lol! I'm not surprised you have the same shirt!! 😉 I'm the same way, once I like something, I will eat it every day for months, so I love hearing about other people's healthy snacks and meals too. Snow?!! Oh my goodness, our high was 93 degrees today!! 🌴
I adore you! Your beautiful and so sweet! Lucky for you that you have the genetics to workout and eat the way you do. I use to be like that. I eat super clean now and I still struggle with weight. Im sure mine has to be more thiroid relalted. You have an amazing body but I have to say your mind is what I think is your strong point 💕
Jen, so glad I stumbled on your channel! Your are so thorough, love your skin care advice! also, zucchini snack sounds awesome, so doing it! Thank you!:)
Awe thank you! ❤️ I have to say, you're the first person that has mentioned the zucchini and soy sauce. Lol! I've eaten an entire raw zucchini like that and loved it! 😊
Hi Jenifer! I just came across your channel in my feed and have watched several of your videos this evening. I'm especially interested in the topic of intermittent fasting and just watched the one above, writing down all your tips and suggestions for healthy foods. I'm 56 years old, have been overweight most of my adult life ; on a number of occasions I've changed my eating habits to include healthy, whole foods, lost weight, felt great but when life & living drew my focus away from that, I eventually fell back into bad habits and patterns, gained the weight (plus some!) back and so the story goes.
The reason I'm particularly interested in your healthy lifestyle videos is that my husband had bariatric surgery in January 2019 to cure his T2 diabetes and has lost almost 70#. This is great for him especially as it's impacted his diabetes in a positive way, but we used to be of similar size and stature which meant I never felt "fat" or unattractive with him. He always has and still does accept me for who I am but now encourages me to look into having bariatric surgery myself so that I will lose the weight permanently and so we'll be "on the same page" in regards to eating, etc. I do NOT want to have surgery to lose weight but feel defeated in my expectation to ever lose weight and keep it off.
Back to the point of your channel, my brother recently sent some information via email about intermittent fasting and although I at first shrugged it off as "over the top" I now see the value in it. And I'm so glad to have learned how IF has become your way of life and keeps you fit and healthy. I've been getting back into my whole foods lifestyle, reading all the labels (per Food Babe's influence!) and doing the things that I know will help me to lose weight and as of tonight, I will begin intermittent fasting as well! Wow!! That was a VERY long "comment"!!! Just know that I'm thankful to have found your channel and I know I'll enjoy getting to know you and learning about many things as I watch in the coming days and weeks!
Yes thank u!!!! U took words out of my mind. Also its more challenging knowing im diabetic 2 & high cholesterol. Ur very inspirational for me.😇 i love ur videos
I needed this!!! Thank you so much!! Starting again tomorrow on a healthier lifestyle! 🦋
That's great! I appreciate you watching! ❤️
I enjoyed your video. There are so many people today, focused on getting upset at people for any slight comment they don't like, difference in life or opinion, or whatever. Then they proceed to be hypocritical. You have your advice based on what works for you and obviously it's working for you! I eat similarly and it works for me. Thanks for the videos, hopefully the haters can find a life.
Thank you for saying that Sarah. 😊 It easy sometimes to get caught up in trying to avoid criticism by omitting information or being less than forthcoming. However, I think, at the end of the day, it's just best to be honest. Some people will love you for it and other's will poke holes in everything you do. Thank you for your comment. 😊
I watch what I eat Sunday-Friday and Saturday is my cheat day. I have kept the weight off and feel so much more healthy.
Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo Jeannie
AND you get to look forward to Saturdays, right?!! That's how feel! I enjoy the way I eat very much, however I can always appreciate a nice Asian dish from a restaurant. 😊
Jenifer Jenkins name of chips
This was such a refreshingly realistic, balanced approach to food. Totally doable with a family and real life situations. I'm very similar to you. Thank you❤
What seasonings do you use on a regular basis that are your favorite? Do you have a brand or something you use a lot? Thanks!!
I really enjoyed this and thank you SO much for making this video!
People who are overweight do that “ Just wait until “ Or “ You are just lucky “comment all the time to thin people .NO it is about watching calories not luck.( if you are beyond teenage years) I do the cheat days too but watch 80% of the time .If someone sees you for example eating pizza on a cheat day and they are bigger then you ,they think it’s not fair .The honest truth is it is a choice.If you want to be thin you have to work at it period. I wish people would understand that it is truly that simple.You look great Jennifer!
Thank you Star! 🌺 I agree! There’s nothing easy about being thin or fit after age 40...even after age 30. Heck, after you’ve had kids! Lol! I tell my kids that everything great in life comes with 4 things...Sacrifice, Discipline, Dedication and Consistency. It’s not always easy to refrain from eating whatever you’d like, and it’s definitely not easy to force yourself to exercise regularly. But if you have certain body goals in mind and you’re determined to achieve them, you’ll do what it takes.😊. Plus, cheat nights give you something to look forward to. 😘
I found you through and love you guys both this is an extremely practical and easy-to-follow sensible video on eating right and keeping your figure thank you for your common sense and sharing it with us!!!
Finally somebody who makes sense on this subject :)
Hello from Australia! I LOVE all of your videos & variety and it makes my day when there is a new one to watch! Thankyou Jenifer :)
Great video! I think it is inspirational, sensible and doable.
Thak you so much!! I appreciat you watching! ❤️
I improoved my health with plant based food,i do also intermetted fasting.But avoid all the unhealthy animal proteins and fats.
I started plant based food because i was very concerned about animal farming and what happens with the nature(Rainforrest for example)and that our lifestyle harms the rest of the world.After one year i saw the Film "Forks over knifes" and i saw that i choosed the right way and before i saw the film or was reading the China Study,i felt that the change of my lifestyle improofed my health step by step.
I loved this video and I thank you for going so in depth about your outlook on food and your meals. My biggest downfall is snacks that I get for my kids because if it's in the house, I will eat it, sadly enough. If I was alone, it would be much easier when it comes to stuff like that. What do you think of olive oil? My mom uses olive oil in almost anything and keeps telling me that it is actually good for us.
Also I want to add someone once said "and are built in the kitchen not the gym" and its really true you can do all the ab work you want but if you're not eating right you won't get the results you want, not saying you can't be thin if you work out hard daily, you will burn off bad eating but typically when you hit a certain that won't work you'll hv to eat right!
The way you described how you and your sister make spaghetti sounds absolutely amazing and delicious!
The foods you eat wouldn't work for me, but they work for you and that's what's important and you look great!
Thanks for sharing and most of all thanks for your honesty . When some one shares their lifestyle choices so openly and honestly , like you do ., it always leaves it open for people to comment on {usually what you're doing wrong }. When you started to mention canned , packet and processed food , i quickly and pathetically scrolled to the comment section to see what nutritional opinions and advice was been given and i was quiet impressed with they way you approached and addressed the situation , I really like the way you address that this is what has worked for you . { LOVED IT ]
I love the concept of pre organising ready to eat snacks with your chopped up water mellon and fresh chicken breasts strips , sliced up zucchini , kept in the fridge , I myself like to do this as well . I also love my food dehydrator for all my fresh veggies that are nearly on their way out , as I can dehydrate them and place them in baggies in a air tight container , Bananas are the bomb , when they are dehydrated as I maKe mine "chewy" and sometimes I was place some honey on them , just before they go into the dehydrator . { I mention this as I was 'BIG EYING ' your bananas in the back ground , lol . I will admit it , , its hard to do everything right not forgetting to mention expensive and extremely time consuming . I just wish that the canned , packet and processed food people would make it a lot healthier for us , haha , but until they do , looks like I will be back to grinding my wheat to make my bread and milking my cow to drink my milk ... NOTTTTT !! HAHA
Love ya to bits Jen , and love ya videos , keep on shining on :)
Thank you so much Kells. You are hilarious with your "grinding wheat and milking cows" comment! Lol!! 😆😄 This was one of those videos that I had anxiety about releasing, for all the reasons that you mentioned. There are such polarizing ideas about food and nutrition and it can be a very sensitive topic for a lot of people. But I do the same thing!! When someone mentions something in a video that I know to be "controversial" I scroll to the comment section. Lol! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment! 😊
Jenifer what brand is the Greek yogurt you use instead of sour cream?
Hi Peggy 😊 The dupe for Sour Cream called Chobani. The Toasted Coconut Vanilla Greek Yogurt is made by Dannon.
I love your videos, i am only 27 and always learn a lot from your videos. I hope i will look as good as you when i am in my 40s .
Thank you so much!! What a sweet compliment! ❤️
Hi Jennifer. Thank u for your honest open hearted videos. I've been trying to eat a good breakfast but always feel awful. I'm certainly going to try your system. You're really motivating.
Absolutely LOVE all your ideas. I will definitely be trying some. The coconut yogurt is my favorite "treat" as well...I add a peeled cutie and a tablespoon or 2 (you don't need much) of unsweetened coconut and stir it all together...heavenly! Ambrosia salad healthy style! (Sometimes I add a few halved grapes and walnuts as well...depends on my mood and if it's a snack or lunch) I've backed off of low carb eating for a bit and am going to just give healthy eating a try...I was missing my carbs way too much! Would love to see more healthy recipes from you! Thanks for sharing...and kudos for you for sticking to your plan even when traveling. That is SO hard for so many of us.
your cats adores you aww
Thanks for this. Love your video's. ignore the haters. You look phenomenal.
Hi Jennifer! I really like your concept of intermittent fasting. Some really good ideas as far as the foods you eat. I saw the workout videos, but what do you do for cardio? How many days a week do you workout? My workouts are pretty hard and at 51 years old, I feel like it is really starting to get tough for me. I wish I could train myself better as far as eating healthier just so I wouldn't have to workout so hard. I have a terrible sweet tooth and am always looking for snacks and sweets after dinner where my weaknesses fall. Keep up the great informational videos!
Thank you for the great info! I always enjoy seeing how others eat as I get ideas on recipes or snack options!
Thank you for sharing Jenifer. I saw this video when you first posted it and thought "Fasting! That's crazy." But ... I've been IF 16/8 for about a month and feel great. As an over 60 IF seems like an easy way to eat with several health benefits. Great tips and recipes to try.
I like that you put yourself and your eating habits out there. What you're doing definitely works for you, and you look great. I personally prefer full fat items, but I love your sour cream trick! I also like your tips for what kinds of snacking foods are good to keep around.
One healthy tip you might like that helped me build a more nutritious diet is that every meal should always have at least 3 different colored foods on it (natural colors).
Interesting...I love that tip! Thank you! 😊
Do you take any vitamins/supplements? Is the morning time the only time you drink coffee?
HI! I really love this video! This series of how you eat and exercise have been my favorite 😊 Do you count calories at all? Do you know how many calories you eat per day and keep up with that?
Jenifer Jenkins. Thank you so much. Thank you for taking time and effort to make these great videos .Please continue doing more videos to encourage and inspire others. .
OMG I HATE when people tell me that I'm going to gain weight once I hit my 30s or have children. I went to college and never gained the freshman 15. Yeah Im still young, but I dont eat garbage. I eat a really clean diet and exercise. It's not rocket science. All of these people that tell me things like that are obese or overweight because of their crappy diets and sedentary lifestyles. I hate when people make thin women feel that way. Like no, I take pride in my health, fuck off ;) You look amazing. You actually have a way better body than all of the girls I know my age and I'll be 25 soon.
Awe...thank you Molly! Yeah, it used to bother me too, all the "Just waits". I just wanted to roll my eyes. I knew it was possible to avoid if you put your mind to it. I'd seen other women do it, so I knew I could too. I did watch your video about what you eat and I have to say, you eat way better than I do! Keep it up, that's awesome!! Because I promise you, since you're still young and you already know how to feed and fuel your body properly, that will never go away, and food will never be the enemy. 😊
You're very helpful, Thank you for all of the information. Its simple really and natural but as human beings we make things more complicated than needed. I'm guilty of that as well, Simplest thing is to listen your body! So true.
All of this information has been really helpful. Thank you so much for all your help.
I love your voice and the way you speak. You put a lot of thought into what you say!
Awe, well thank you! 🤗💖 You have a lovely last name by the way. 😘😘
This is such great advice, thank you! It's pretty much how I live too. However, you gave me a new idea. I am going to start traveling with my own food. That is a gooood tip because healthy food is not always available when we travel. You are beautiful inside and out.
Love your videos Jenifer! I always learn something from watching! Thanks for sharing☺
Thank you Tammy! I appreciate you watching! ❤️
Loved the video! Oh and I made your chick pea recipe and it was to die for and I put my own little twist and added avo it was so so good! George even liked it! 🙌🏼😉
Oh yum!! I add diced avocoado too sometimes...and it's WAY better! 😉
And forgot to mention those chips! I got them for Easter Sunday with black bean dish I made and they were so so good! I didn't bother to check the nutritional information because it was my treat day Sunday and they just looked so good glad to know they aren't extremely bad for ya! I'm going to get some more tomorrow and make the garbanzo recipe again! Also started the fasting your way instead my very difficult way and I have to say I love it! Felt great all week! Going to continue on and see where it takes me! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful information with us all. Really appreciate it 💫♥️
so glad you made this video this will help me so much!! by the way I love that shirt!!
Love your videos, these are great tips!
Thank you Chris! ❤️
Love your great snack ideas.
Really great tips, Jenifer. Thanks!
This video is just what I needed! Thank you!!
Thanks again for the great video! Cute little kitty cat sidekick too.
Thank you very much for this video ! I love your advices because they sound really healthy and of "good sense" (I don't know how to tell that, I am sorry, I am French). I love your videos ! Your explanations are always clear and interesting ! Thank you very much !
This is great. Thank you! Could you make a video showing a "day in the life" and what u ate that day? Portions, etc.
Thank youuuu for sharing! I’m gonna try all your food tips! They all sound delicious, even that cauliflower with cheese 😋
Thank you for all of the great food ideas!!!💕
Great video Jenifer! I agree that having prepared food in your fridge is a lifesaver. Whenever I can't be bothered to take a few minutes and prepare, I always regret it. Do you eat avocados? I love them and put them sliced or mashed with a drizzle of olive oil in salads and sandwiches instead of mayo. I really love greek yogurt too. Living in Greece, I sometimes go for the full fat version ( 3.8%) with the thick, creamy skin on top. It's actually very good for you if eaten in moderation, chock full of vitamins. You can also empty the contents of one or two containers in cheesecloth, mix it with a teaspoon of salt, tie it up in a bundle, and put it in a colander on top of a dish to catch the whey that drains from it. Stick it in your fridge and in a few days, you have healthy, thick, home made cream cheese. Try it!
Hi Eva! 😊 Ooh, I love avocados! Especially because they contain "good fats" along with fiber, vitamin C, potassium etc. What a great idea to use it instead of mayo! Wow, that's awesome that you make your own cream from Greek Yogurt!
What is 2% cheese? Is it like cheddar or mozzarella?
Love your tips ❤ learned a bunch from you thank you for sharing. I have a goal to loose and maintain my weight now that I am going into my old age.
Awesome ideas for alternatives replacing the unhealthy foods.
How do you make your ice coffee, what creamers and sweetners do you use?
I pretty much eat everything in this video (besides the Greek yogurt and I tried and love it more than s. cream) and hv to agree its a lifestyle and keeps you healthy and slim which is an added plus!
Jenifer ♥️ you inspire us thank you so much!
Have you thought of doing a cooking video? How you season and prepare your veggies and chicken breast? I like your approach.
AmAzing video! I relate to yo so much also 110pounds and 42 and skip breakfast! I'm raising 2 young boys ages 3 and 8 and these are amazing food suggestions for me because I never know what to do! Coincidently I made the homemade salsa dip that you suggested tonight and it was a HiT! Thankyou so much and you are so beautiful!
Thank you Desiree! I'm so glad you liked it! 😊 I know what you mean about needing suggestions to feed kids, I'm the same way, I'm always looking for new and simple ideas. 😉
Hi Jennifer you are a breath of fresh air. I love your enthusiasm and passion. I have just discovered your site and totally hooked. I am 5ft 2 and a bit over 50. I am going to try the 16 to 8 fasting and also your recommendations of go to foods in the fridge. Hopefully I can stick to it as I would like to lose a couple of kgs. Can you please give me your suchi bowl recipe? You are the inspiration I need to get back to where I would like to be. Issy from OZ