I do not want to say anything bad about the food in America (if you want to find something healthy, you will), but everything has sooooo much sugar and the portions are HUGE! btw, i do not go out that often, but when I do i almost never order appetizer, the meal itself and a desert; in my opinion its a lot for one meal and sometimes quite expensive, so I definitely understand and support you;)
I recently traveled to Europe and ate ALLLLL the carbs- I’m happy to say I didn’t gain even 1 pound! Today I’ll tell you how I did it! Remember to do what works for YOU mentally and physically- balance is going to be different for everyone. Share your healthy travel tips below and remember to #bekind to others! I love you!
I swear those things must be automated! It can be sweetest video, and someone will give it thumbs down. Makes no sense, so let's assume they're robots (or just heartless). :)
Going abroad is the main reason I was able to start the weight loss journey i'm on today. After being in the EU for 3 months I realized how happy I could be eating wholesome, unprocessed food. Also love the part about walking everywhere instead of being stuck in a cab; I met so many wonderful locals this way!
I would love to see a video about your traveling for work diet! I am fresh off a week long training in Cincinnati and had a hard time finding healthy options in the city :(
Its much easier to eat healthy in France, lots of options and Paris is really made for walking or biking. My mother still lives there so i am accustomed to it. I notice, like you, that i eat more slowly there than here. What arrondissment did you stay in.? One thing, in France it is not usually to carry away your leftovers. Did you manage to do this? Do they do it in England? Nice videos!
Thank you so much for all the work you put in your videos. I've been following your channel for over a year now and I've learned a lot ! It's always so interesting I can't help to watch and re-watch what you upload :) Greetings from Paris !
Going on vacation next week to all inclusive! I'll try to keep some of these tips in mind! PS: need more Christian in your videos! looks like you had a blast!
Your American bread issue may actually be the dough conditioners (they are often premixed into the flour so they aren't always in the ingredient list). I'm sensitive to certain polysaccharides and they are everywhere and cause the same symptoms that you described.
I'm normally a huge fan of yours, but I have to say I'm severely disappointed in your use of language in this video. "give it to a bum" ??? homeless people are individuals who for one reason or another are marginalized by society, they are at an increased risk of suffering from physical and mental illness, and for you to just name them as "bums" is incredibly damaging.
Most countries outside of the US also have only grassfed, anti-biotic and hormone free animal products and sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, so people visiting from outside the US/Australia/Canada who are used to that are more likely to gain weight, while someone from those countries might be able to eat more without gaining weight :P
MUCH harder to eat well in US. Esp. some areas in the country. Easier in a bigger city than a little town too. Make it a small Southern town and it is REALLY hard. BTW, I like Smart water bottles are great, reusable and cheap. Yes, I walk much more on any trip.
Love the style of this video! Lots of photos and info, and bits of Christian, who we don't get to see very often! Also in the end clip, what was that (scary) two door thing you were stuck in? I don't travel often, so maybe it's an airport thing? :)
Oooh that's why Americans are obsessed with the gluten free thing. It's not really a thing here in France... well unless you're Celiac, which is very rare. I'm not a huge fan of french cuisine but man we know how to make bread!! I have always thought that American bread looks like cake haha
I don't know if that is why Americans are obsessed with gluten free (most people are not actually Celiac and may have been a bit misguided) but it is undoubtedly true that the quality of wheat in America is terrible compared to what you have access to.
"When we no longer have good cooking in the world, we will have no literature, no high and sharp intelligence, nor friendly gatherings, no social harmony." -- Marie (Antonin) Antoine Careme (1783-1833), celebrated French cook and gastronomist. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
I live between Sri Lanka and Australia and I stay with my Sri Lankan Families and I ALWAYS feel MIUCH HEALTHIER in SRI LANKA. The grocery stores in Sri Lanka dont have as much variety as Australia. Most often if the produce is not in season, then you cant buy it, unless you know the few that does hehe, so the produce is much fresher too and in season. The produce even tastes much better and real there
One of the top reasons we NEED to exercise REGULARLY and DAILY where possible is to help us keep regular, bowel movement wise !! in general if you feel sick--constoipated, then do some exercise and it will help and speed up the process. Yes, some do have medical issues that interfere with this
Jan Armentrout Our war veterans are rareley homeless (at least in the part of Europe I am from), they are taken care for by the state. No need to be touchy about her choice of words, though. Since you probably would not be happy to eat the leftovers from another person's plate why would you literally give it to a bum? Those people deserve respect, too, not by making a dance about how to call them, but by given their own food instead of chewed up leftovers, or by being treated as a grown-up oersond, getting a little money and decide for themselves what they want to buy. :)
Great video. These tips are helpful. I drink a lot of water when i am traveling and when i am at home because i feel so much better. I do not know why but i love water and could drink as much as i wanted. When on vacation i would eat some carbs but mostly fruits and veggies. Thanks for sharing these tips! love you
On the topic of eating slower here (I live in the netherlands)... I used to eat quickly too, but ive learned with my gastric bypass, that eating slower, makes you feel satiated quicker and thus you eat less :)
Awesome video!! So many great tips, even if you're not going on vacation!! I've heard other people notice that bread and pastries overseas is not hard on the body like in America. i think Dani Spies was one of them! :)
+Mind Over Munch I'm trying to avoid wheat/gluten and it is so hard. But the results are great when I can stick with it! i lost 6 lbs in 4 days one time just by avoiding wheat/gluten.
Yes for the comment about not being able to out train a bad diet! Working at a gym I've seen this mindset SO MUCH and it's really disheartening, especially when I'm studying to be a dietitian. Your diet, fitness, AND mental health are all so important to being healthy overall!
Totally! We have to find true balance, and while it will be different for everyone we need to get over the "I ate a cupcake so now I need to workout for 30 minutes to burn it off" mentality.
Everything you said is valid and true. I unfortunately don't travel due to my hectic business, family and training schedule, but you hit the nail on the head on all points. Looks awesome where you went girl.
Hi, Alyssa. I really love your cute Mind over Munch concept. You are truly adorable, smart, awesome, and inspiring with good vegan recipes. What's the best fruit to take when traveling? Have a lovely day, Alyssa. 💖💖💖
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to Europe in a few weeks. Thankfully, I'll be spending the majority with a friend who is health conscious. She'll keep me on track! The last time I gained 5 lbs. I blame it on going out too often when staying with a different friend. This time I'm trying to maintain or even lose some (by accident there will be no calorie counting). Thanks for the tips!
Fantastic video! I travel a TON. I follow a lot of these tips when I do as well. A lot of people just have trouble balancing things because they think vacations are supposed to be full throttle, go wild, ditch all normal habits and deal with the consequences later, but it doesn't have to be. And taking care of yourself isn't going to ruin a vacation or trip :P
I'm going inter-railing around Europe for 3 weeks over the summer and staying fit and healthy has been a big concern of mine! I usually always take my running gear with me on holiday and I don't tend to like to drink either, so I can get up early and go for a run, explore the city and its parks before everyone I'm with gets up (as they're not into exercising) and I find that this helps me stay on track, I don't loose my fitness, keep motivation to make good choices while away and it doesn't cut into anytime that could have been used doing the touristy things that you're away to do! This video was very helpful, thank you for the tips!
Yes! Going for a morning run my first day in a new city is a MUST because it's my favorite way to get acquainted and see the city!! It makes me actually LIKE running lol. Great tips, thank you for sharing!
I ate so much jamon (ham) in Barcelona, every chance I got. But, I lost weight too over the course of even just a few days. I ate way more whole foods, and I walk a lot here, but I walked way more there.
hi there it's me again 😊 Can you recommend me a flour substitute for whole wheat flour? I need it for a recipe that I wanna try but I don't have it on hand right now. Can you also recommend me a healthy pancake/waffle recipe other than the ones you have already shared? Thanks in advance 😀
Just found this channel last week. And it's my new favorite! Almost seen all of the videos! You should do a video about coffee and health benefits about it! (Coffee addict talking) :)
I personally disagree with your total thought process of what health is. The fact that you made a video telling people how to handle a "cheat" day is absolutely insane, and I feel the same about this video. There should be no such thing as cheat days because ALL foods are fuel! Sure, they metabolize differently, but I feel like you may overthink this too much. It's not "off track" if you eat a cookie one day, because it's only one day and you don't need to beat yourself up for it. Also, 1 hour at the gym almost everyday is great! Even if you sit down for the rest of day, your body doesn't desperately NEED to be on its feet all the time. I used to love your videos before I realized how much your tips seem to be directed to people with eating disorders. I hope you're still balanced and healthy, both mentally and physically.
I'm so sorry you feel this way. I try really hard to host an environment where people can feel welcome to share what works for them, and be open minded enough to recognize that it won't work for everyone. I myself have struggled with disordered eating, and this is my channel, so I can only share what I personally know, especially in personal videos like these. You are entitled to your opinion and I encourage participation and discussions on this channel, but the force by which you are sharing it makes me feel like this may not be the community for you. I'm so sorry you aren't enjoying the videos anymore. The fact is- being healthy is hard for a lot of people, including myself. If it's not hard for you, great! But that isn't the case for everyone.
+Mind Over Munch I apologize, I didn't mean to be so harsh. I was just getting frustrated and I shouldn't have left the comment at all, because it wasn't nice. You seem like a very motivated person, so don't stop what you're doing. I can't agree with everyone, but I don't need to leave a mean comment about it. :( really sorry
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your reply. Your comment did hurt my feelings because I try really hard to put out positive and encouraging content. I will take what you said into consideration, I know you didn't mean for it to come out the way it did, and I always appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. Thank you for proving to me that this community is as wonderful as I think. Much love
Loved this video! So helpful. I loved your point about food being wasted even if you eat it when your body is full or doesn't want it. I never thought about it that way and I'm sure many others haven't either. Kudos to you, as usual! 😊
Thank you :) It took me a while to come to that realization, too. I have always been someone to eat everything on my plate, but it took some time for me to realize I was using the "I don't want to waste it" line as an excuse to finish it when I didn't need it. It's been a journey but I'm learning :)
Thanks for the tips and I would love to see a video on how you stay healthy while work traveling. Walking!! Yes!! We walked all over the place while on holiday in New Zealand. I actually lost weight while there.
So sorry I missed both of you while traveling in the Netherlands. Hope you enjoyed my home country! Thanks for yet another great video with great tips!
those are some awesome tips! I now I know how you got your views on American wheat because I was wondering and it just seemed odd LOL but now it makes sense.
You basically went everywhere I did last summer lol. So true, it is A LOT of walking but you don't really notice. I spent my birthday in Brussels. Did you have a Belgian Waffle? I watched mine being made and had it topped with strawberries and white chocolate. Definitely one of the most AMAZING things I have EVER tasted and I have tried many things. Loved the video and the tips ^_^
Preach sister!! It's lovely to hear your US take on the difference between US/European food 😊 I moved to the US from Europe 2 yrs ago and really struggle with the food options here! My normal Euro diet of lots of bread, dairy etc was making me so sick here! Sugar in the butter!? What the feck! And the food here NEVER goes mouldy... what is in it!? I miss EU enforced food standards! Great video!! 🤗
Just back from our 2 1/2 weeks honeymoon in California! Absolutely loved it and had so much nice food! Should have seen your videos 3 weeks ago 😄 I gained about 3 pounds which is fine as I enjoyed it and hopefully will get rid of it soon again. I found it hard that different portions are on the different packages of food (here on Ireland it's usually always 100g).Will def follow your tips next time!👍🏻👍🏻
Congratulations! Your honeymoon! That is so exciting! I'd say 3lbs gained would be a success for me lol! You should be enjoying yourself to the max ESPECIALLY during that time :)
Hey guys! I'm totally confused and I can't help it anymore. Please help! I've been researching stuff about veganism for more than a year already and still can't figure out this one thing. When I watch "What I ate in a day as a vegan" of different vegans , I see pretty much the same things (of course). And here's what I dont get: based on those videos, there're people who watch their portions, don't indulge in nuts and too much fats, don't overdo on vegan desserts and processed stuff and even vegan junk food and they work out BUT why aren't they super skinny? Why they all look average just like those who eat all kinds of food?! (i mean junk, meat, dairy....processed and cooked stuff)Especially raw people?! How come they aren't skinny but even have some fat? Im strongly considering veganism for myself but Im afraid of gaining weight which is a strong issue for me. Could you please give some information on this matter?Thanks in advance.
I suggest doing some research beyond UA-cam and What I Eat In A Day videos- Veganism is a lifestyle and a plant based diet can certainly be healthy but needs to be carefully approached to ensure you are getting the necessary nutrients. People can gain weight on a vegan diet just like people can on any other diet- if we consume more energy (calories) than we expend, we can be prone to gain weight. There are also many different approaches to a vegan diet- many choose higher fat, and many choose higher carb. Different macronutrient ratios will work for different people and you'll have to find what's right for you. But overall I really urge you to spend a good amount of time doing your own research before making a decision AND make sure you are making the decision for the right reasons. Much love!
"Take it with you.... or give it to a bum." hahaha :) this is usually what I do. Seriously... I love you. This is awesome. Once again. Thank you for sharing. :) LOVE this channel.
Something about "Give it to a bum!" just really cracked me up! 😂😂 Anyway, this is my new favorite channel. So much great content and all the editing is fantastic, and you have a great on-screen presence! Love the videos, I can't stop watching!! ❤️❤️
Yesterday I returned from three days vacation. Everything you've said today, I carried out. :) We walked a lot (something about 20 kilometers a day) , so I burned lot of calories and lost something about two pounds. I enjoyed schnitzel, sausage and Oreo cookies! In the rest of the day I tried to eat healthy. :) Great tips, love you! ♥
That is a great video with awesome tips, thank you SO much!! :-) I was just wondering, when you eat a treat meal (I learned that from you, like it way more than CHEAT meal) instead of a whole meal, let's say a danish when you're really hungry, doesn't that effect your blood sugar and you will be even more hungry afterwards?
It very well may, but hunger is going to vary by the person, and for a lot of people it's mental. You have to find that balance between eating what you want and making sure you're full, but I was eating PLENTY of food even with the two full meals a day. Plus we always grabbed a coffee and/or afternoon tea with a treat, I wasn't ever hungry :)
Loved this video!! (Although, I groaned internally at the idea of walking 10 miles AND doing a workout 😳... ). Those are awesome tips! Thanks for sharing :)
lol. I honestly didn't even realize we were walking that much until 2/3 of the way through the trip when I looked at my pedometer on my phone for the few weeks before. It flew by because we were staying active and having fun!
Thanks for sharing this! I'm going on a trip to Tokyo this summer so this is really applicable for me. :) Unrelated question... can you recommend any great walking shoes? I expect to be walking all day every day too, but don't have great shoes for it. Would love to learn what you use & recommend!
thanks! I'm honestly probably not the best to recommend, I usually wore my keds for walking because they are comfortable to me but probably not the most supportive for hours of walking. My favorite comfortable supportive shoes are just my Nike workout shoes :)
I have a trip to California in August (first time flying, eeeeek) and this helps me so much. Thanks for this. Also, glad to know you use AirBnB. Friend of mines told me about it months ago and I've been skeptical. But I've been a loyal subscriber to you for awhile now, so I trust your judgment. It hasn't steered me wrong when it comes to food, so I know it wont with that :)
I hope you have fun! I LOVE California, it's so amazing! I have used airbnb at least 15 times with success! My advice when using it is to make sure you stay somewhere that has reviews- I only look for 5 star reviews and the more the better. If there are no reviews or if it is a new listing I stay away from it just because you never know. I always email the person beforehand to feel it out and make sure it's a good fit :)
Love this...we went to DC last year & did the same...walking 20 miles in 2 days...we are leaving soon for Mexico to visit almost all of my in-laws & even though we will spend alot of time in the car (my husband doesn't know yet 😂) I plan to walk alot & I will indulge some but not all the time 😉 I do much better when I have a lot of people around or am busy doing things...not as much time to think about food 😃
Hi Alyssia :D I loved this video, this is always something I get nervous about for an upcoming trip- ruining my diet beyond repair. I recently traveled to Costa Rica and was able to help my body out by booking tours that involved walking anywhere from 2 to 7 miles, as well as doing pool exercises instead of just lounging at the pool. I'll be going to Mexico soon, and will keep these in mind as sharing would have been a good idea that I didn't think of on my last trip. I'm going to take a look through your videos to see if I can find anything about starting to run/jog, but if there's not one, I'd love to see a video with some tips. Getting into running is super difficult right now, and I always get a very annoying pain near my shins that keeps me from continuing to jog even if I'm not tired yet. Weird. Anyways thank you!
The main reason you can eat bread in most other countries is because they do not use enriched flour. But in America we do and that is what makes everyone sick, not gluten unless you actually have celiac disease and were diagnosed with it. But I know this bc I was sick all the time until i stopped buying bread and foods with enriched flour. I also lost 42 lbs. after doing so with NO excercise. I have spinal problems so walking is about all I can do and not for long, but on my better days I take advantage of longer walks. I have completely cut out this toxic flour and it is in EVERYTHING so you have to read every label..which I never did before but now I am like a maniac about my labels and my Dr. could not believe my progress mainly bc I don't really have the ability to excercise bc of my spinal problems. I wish I could start a petition to stop the production of enriched flour bc its also one of the #1 contributors to causing diabetes.my post is so long sorry but i try to spread the word about this horrible enriched flour garbage.
Wow! Great suggestions, thank you for sharing. Congrats on your success! I've found that most wheat, even if it is whole and not enriched, still seems to bother me. I've read a lot about the quality of wheat in North America just not being as prime as in Europe, unfortunately! :(
Your trip sounds fabulous!! Thank you so much for this video!! :D Would you ever consider doing recipes/videos with a little bit more of a European influence? Like certain foods that you can only get in Brussels or Paris or something? But with a healthy spin!
Hi, love this channel always clever advice and motivational ! Although being French I find it way more difficult to order healthy meals on the go than in other countries (astonish me to see american youtubers ordering eggwhite veggies and grits in their vlog...) good luck with that in Europe ! =) Anyway keep it up !
:) Thank you! Yes many people in America order egg whites to stay healthy but I noticed that wasn't really an option in Europe! good thing I love whole eggs :)
Thanks Alyssia, I used to say to myself, "I ate bad anyway, what's the point of working out" I never thought of it your way... I like your way of thinking better :-) Another thing I've learned is to choose where you travel too, and to pick fun places where you can walk a lot, hike, swim, etc... and not even notice you're working out. I know you don't eat out a lot, but it would be nice to see another video of food to choose at a restaurant, especially buffets, lol!
Thank you! Yes, choosing a vacation spot that has a lot of activities is the way to go! So much more fun and keeps you active without thinking about it :) Thanks for the video suggestion, we eat out every week so I am sure I can manage haha
Hey, I really love this video and it made me wonder--why are all of your old "What I Eat in a Day" videos unavailable? I really miss watching them. Love your content all the time, but liked watching you in a sort of behind-the-scenes way.
Hey there!! I've noticed you use an Apple Watch, I do too. I've always found it hard to use it for fitness in terms of the best apps for fitness tracking and stuff! Just a video request, would you be able to do a video on what's on your Apple Watch and how you use it to assist your fitness? Thanks so much and keep up the amazing videos ❤️
HA I actually am honestly a bit disappointed in the Apple Watch in terms of fitness. I did get it to help track fitness, but it doesn't do as much as I would like. My main use is important email push notifications and using it as a pedometer! Thank you for the suggestion though! And thank you for your kind words :)
I would love to have the travel tips when you're not on vacation... like choosing food from rest stops and gas stations (I find that a struggle)... and travel days when you're stuck in airports or a moving car all day. Drinking water then is super important as well, I learned. We took yearly 18 hour drives to see family and we finally got our routine figured out. My boys (then aged 4 and 6) learned to enjoy drinking from water bottles in the car during those drives. Any tips from you are great... I've learned a lot and am figuring out how to adapt to my personal needs.
Jealous of Europe's awesome food system. Step it up America.
seriously!
I do not want to say anything bad about the food in America (if you want to find something healthy, you will), but everything has sooooo much sugar and the portions are HUGE! btw, i do not go out that often, but when I do i almost never order appetizer, the meal itself and a desert; in my opinion its a lot for one meal and sometimes quite expensive, so I definitely understand and support you;)
I totally agree! Whenever I travel abroad it is a great reminder of how HUGE our portions, eyes and stomachs have become! So unfortunate!
I recently traveled to Europe and ate ALLLLL the carbs- I’m happy to say I didn’t gain even 1 pound! Today I’ll tell you how I did it! Remember to do what works for YOU mentally and physically- balance is going to be different for everyone. Share your healthy travel tips below and remember to #bekind to others! I love you!
The episode went up 4 minutes ago, the video is 12 minutes. How can someone really give a thumbs down without even watching? #troll
+Mind Over Munch negative hate troll for sure. I liked it the minute it loaded. because I always like your vids.
I swear those things must be automated! It can be sweetest video, and someone will give it thumbs down. Makes no sense, so let's assume they're robots (or just heartless). :)
they subscribe to just hate :-/ shake! shake! shake! :-)
lol! Seriously! It's a conspiracy!
Or give it to a homeless person sounds respectable
yes, so sorry about that! I'll be more tactful next time.
LadyV bums aren't necessarily homeless.
great travel tips
Going abroad is the main reason I was able to start the weight loss journey i'm on today. After being in the EU for 3 months I realized how happy I could be eating wholesome, unprocessed food. Also love the part about walking everywhere instead of being stuck in a cab; I met so many wonderful locals this way!
That's so amazing! What a great experience that must have been :) I love traveling!
would love to see the healthy traveling for work version please :^D
thank you!
redliz61 me too, please
I would love to see a video about your traveling for work diet! I am fresh off a week long training in Cincinnati and had a hard time finding healthy options in the city :(
yeah! Traveling for "not pleasure" and eating well is a real challenge!
These are very practical helpful tips! Your trips sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! It was a blast :)
For us work travelers (especially internationally) do you have a video on tips/tricks for us?
I follow many of these here, but I'll be sure to add that topic to the list, thank you!
What if you're full but the food is so good that you can't stop eating? xD
lol, story of my LIFE
so tough! stop and drink a big glass of water and have just one more bite to top you off
Sooo... where was number 10? :D 9 was alcohol, 11 was walking, what happened with number 10? :D
lol, human error...
Its much easier to eat healthy in France, lots of options and Paris is really made for walking or biking. My mother still lives there so i am accustomed to it. I notice, like you, that i eat more slowly there than here. What arrondissment did you stay in.? One thing, in France it is not usually to carry away your leftovers. Did you manage to do this? Do they do it in England? Nice videos!
I totally agree! I stayed in the 5th arr. it was a great location! I honestly probably didn't ever have leftovers because I always finish it LOL
I would like to see your work travel health tips because sometimes I find it quite hard to eat healthy on the go.
thank you!
So glad I recently found your channel. You're amazing!!! So informed and well spoken. Thanks for putting out quality content.
I appreciate that, thank you!
Needed this video!! Thank you 😘
Looking forward to my coconut oil video very soon? #wishfulthinking
Thank you so much for all the work you put in your videos. I've been following your channel for over a year now and I've learned a lot ! It's always so interesting I can't help to watch and re-watch what you upload :) Greetings from Paris !
"A bum?" 😬
I cringed hard
Not so tactful on my end, sorry about that!
Alyssia, cue the randomness but your eyes are so beautiful :) Thank you for sharing such great content in every video
:) Thank you so much!
Hey there! It would be great if you did a video on how to eat during a fasting period :) Shout out to everyone doing Ramadan :)
thank you :)
I'm muslim, and currently fasting. I actually so Zumba 6 days a week, even though I fast.
Going on vacation next week to all inclusive! I'll try to keep some of these tips in mind!
PS: need more Christian in your videos! looks like you had a blast!
:) Thank you!! I hope to get him in more soon!! Enjoy your vacation!
😞 give it to a bum. Give it to a person in need. It's the nicer way to say it.
Yes, totally not tactful on my end. My apologies!
+Mind Over Munch aw, thanks!
Your American bread issue may actually be the dough conditioners (they are often premixed into the flour so they aren't always in the ingredient list). I'm sensitive to certain polysaccharides and they are everywhere and cause the same symptoms that you described.
so interesting! Thank you!
I'm normally a huge fan of yours, but I have to say I'm severely disappointed in your use of language in this video. "give it to a bum" ??? homeless people are individuals who for one reason or another are marginalized by society, they are at an increased risk of suffering from physical and mental illness, and for you to just name them as "bums" is incredibly damaging.
So sorry to disappoint you by using the word bum, I will try to be more tactful next time. Thanks for watching.
Most countries outside of the US also have only grassfed, anti-biotic and hormone free animal products and sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, so people visiting from outside the US/Australia/Canada who are used to that are more likely to gain weight, while someone from those countries might be able to eat more without gaining weight :P
Nice!
Now i want a vacation😭
lol me too!
I love 😍😍that lip color❤️. You look very beautiful. And thanks for all the "food"!
thank you!!
I love your videos! Can you make Whole Grain graham crackers? And a key lime pie? Or oatmeal raisin cookies?
thanks for the suggestions! :)
I would love to see how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while travelling for work of non vacation.
thank you! :)
MUCH harder to eat well in US. Esp. some areas in the country. Easier in a bigger city than a little town too. Make it a small Southern town and it is REALLY hard. BTW, I like Smart water bottles are great, reusable and cheap. Yes, I walk much more on any trip.
"Give it to a bum!"
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaang the was harsh. I agree to give it to someone in need, but geeeez
I realize this wasn't as tactful as I should have been and will keep in mind moving forward.... so sorry for the trouble! Cheers
I liked your point on the working out every day. I usually use the excuse of "why workout if I'm not eating that healthy." 😒 lol
Love the style of this video! Lots of photos and info, and bits of Christian, who we don't get to see very often! Also in the end clip, what was that (scary) two door thing you were stuck in? I don't travel often, so maybe it's an airport thing? :)
Oooh that's why Americans are obsessed with the gluten free thing. It's not really a thing here in France... well unless you're Celiac, which is very rare. I'm not a huge fan of french cuisine but man we know how to make bread!! I have always thought that American bread looks like cake haha
I don't know if that is why Americans are obsessed with gluten free (most people are not actually Celiac and may have been a bit misguided) but it is undoubtedly true that the quality of wheat in America is terrible compared to what you have access to.
"When we no longer have good cooking in the world, we will have no literature, no high and sharp intelligence, nor friendly gatherings, no social harmony." -- Marie (Antonin) Antoine Careme (1783-1833), celebrated French cook and gastronomist. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
I live between Sri Lanka and Australia and I stay with my Sri Lankan Families and I ALWAYS feel MIUCH HEALTHIER in SRI LANKA. The grocery stores in Sri Lanka dont have as much variety as Australia. Most often if the produce is not in season, then you cant buy it, unless you know the few that does hehe, so the produce is much fresher too and in season. The produce even tastes much better and real there
Yes please for tips while traveling for work/study grants !
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thank you!!
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I would love to see a video on how to eat healthy while traveling for work!
That's a great idea, thanks for the suggestion!
You are the woman! You can do pull ups! Seriously impressed. I am jealous and will do better.
LOL thank you!! It's taken a lot of work, and I still practice all the time so I don't lose the strength! You can definitely do it, too! :)
One of the top reasons we NEED to exercise REGULARLY and DAILY where possible is to help us keep regular, bowel movement wise !! in general if you feel sick--constoipated, then do some exercise and it will help and speed up the process. Yes, some do have medical issues that interfere with this
bad to call a homeless person a bum......they could be a war veteran or down on luck just temporarily.
You're so right, that was not tactful on my part. Sorry about that!
In Europa a homeless military veteran? Very rarely. But giving left overs to a homeless person is always a good idea, better than money however...
Jan Armentrout Our war veterans are rareley homeless (at least in the part of Europe I am from), they are taken care for by the state.
No need to be touchy about her choice of words, though. Since you probably would not be happy to eat the leftovers from another person's plate why would you literally give it to a bum? Those people deserve respect, too, not by making a dance about how to call them, but by given their own food instead of chewed up leftovers, or by being treated as a grown-up oersond, getting a little money and decide for themselves what they want to buy. :)
It’s not wrong to call a spade a spade.
@@MindOverMunch I appreciate that you acknowledged your mistake and apologized
Great video. These tips are helpful. I drink a lot of water when i am traveling and when i am at home because i feel so much better. I do not know why but i love water and could drink as much as i wanted. When on vacation i would eat some carbs but mostly fruits and veggies. Thanks for sharing these tips! love you
thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed :) Much love!
Nice!!! I'm travelling to NYC in a few weeks, so these are rockin' tips.
thank you so much! Enjoy your trip! NYC has my heart
On the topic of eating slower here (I live in the netherlands)... I used to eat quickly too, but ive learned with my gastric bypass, that eating slower, makes you feel satiated quicker and thus you eat less :)
When I went to France and Italy I was walking ALL day, so I even lost weight on my trip to Europe... 😯😯
You can keep the croissant; but I would wrestle you to the ground for that palmier and never look back! 🤩😂🤩
"Or give it to a bum!"
I laughed way more than I should have at that.
lol! I was moderately serious 🙊
Awesome video!! So many great tips, even if you're not going on vacation!! I've heard other people notice that bread and pastries overseas is not hard on the body like in America. i think Dani Spies was one of them! :)
Thank you very much :) Yes, I was amazed how my body responded to ALL the carbs over there! Over here I bloat almost immediately.
+Mind Over Munch I'm trying to avoid wheat/gluten and it is so hard. But the results are great when I can stick with it! i lost 6 lbs in 4 days one time just by avoiding wheat/gluten.
Yes for the comment about not being able to out train a bad diet! Working at a gym I've seen this mindset SO MUCH and it's really disheartening, especially when I'm studying to be a dietitian. Your diet, fitness, AND mental health are all so important to being healthy overall!
Totally! We have to find true balance, and while it will be different for everyone we need to get over the "I ate a cupcake so now I need to workout for 30 minutes to burn it off" mentality.
Everything you said is valid and true. I unfortunately don't travel due to my hectic business, family and training schedule, but you hit the nail on the head on all points. Looks awesome where you went girl.
Thanks so much! Traveling for work can be tough, definitely requires a bit more discipline I think!
The Tokyo Diner Bento!!!! I was waiting for the picture!! heehehehe
So glad you guys addressed this topic, definitely agree :)
Thanks Marta!! It was one of my favorite meals!!
Hi, Alyssa. I really love your cute Mind over Munch concept. You are truly adorable, smart, awesome, and inspiring with good vegan recipes. What's the best fruit to take when traveling? Have a lovely day, Alyssa. 💖💖💖
Thanks Byron! I almost always have a banana or some blueberries in my bag :)
I watched several videos on traveling healthy and You are the only one who mentioned these things. Thank you!
love these tips!!!
thank you!!
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to Europe in a few weeks. Thankfully, I'll be spending the majority with a friend who is health conscious. She'll keep me on track! The last time I gained 5 lbs. I blame it on going out too often when staying with a different friend. This time I'm trying to maintain or even lose some (by accident there will be no calorie counting). Thanks for the tips!
Awesome! Being with someone else who is health conscious can definitely help in those situations :) I hope you have fun!
You visited Amsterdam! I hope you and your husband enjoyed yourselves over here :) Sasha
So helpful, I’m going out of town in 2 days eek 😆
Fantastic video!
I travel a TON. I follow a lot of these tips when I do as well. A lot of people just have trouble balancing things because they think vacations are supposed to be full throttle, go wild, ditch all normal habits and deal with the consequences later, but it doesn't have to be. And taking care of yourself isn't going to ruin a vacation or trip :P
Totally! I felt GREAT after my vacation! I ate what I wanted and didn't leave feeling bloated or guilty! :)
I'm going inter-railing around Europe for 3 weeks over the summer and staying fit and healthy has been a big concern of mine! I usually always take my running gear with me on holiday and I don't tend to like to drink either, so I can get up early and go for a run, explore the city and its parks before everyone I'm with gets up (as they're not into exercising) and I find that this helps me stay on track, I don't loose my fitness, keep motivation to make good choices while away and it doesn't cut into anytime that could have been used doing the touristy things that you're away to do! This video was very helpful, thank you for the tips!
Yes! Going for a morning run my first day in a new city is a MUST because it's my favorite way to get acquainted and see the city!! It makes me actually LIKE running lol. Great tips, thank you for sharing!
I slept in a flat for like 5 days when I went to Paris with my family:) But I prefer a hotel...
I ate so much jamon (ham) in Barcelona, every chance I got. But, I lost weight too over the course of even just a few days. I ate way more whole foods, and I walk a lot here, but I walked way more there.
Totally! Walking and eating fresh can really make a difference!
I had a total A-ha moment in the idea that, "finishing your plate" begrudgingly is still wasting. That totally opened up new space for me! Thank you 💝
I am so happy to hear that, thank you!
hi there it's me again 😊
Can you recommend me a flour substitute for whole wheat flour? I need it for a recipe that I wanna try but I don't have it on hand right now.
Can you also recommend me a healthy pancake/waffle recipe other than the ones you have already shared?
Thanks in advance 😀
I use oat flour for most recipes :) I have the pancake/waffle recipes I've shared here but that's it :) Cheers
Just found this channel last week. And it's my new favorite! Almost seen all of the videos! You should do a video about coffee and health benefits about it! (Coffee addict talking) :)
I'm so glad you're enjoying!! Thank you so much :) Happy to have you here! Welcome to the channel :)
I personally disagree with your total thought process of what health is. The fact that you made a video telling people how to handle a "cheat" day is absolutely insane, and I feel the same about this video. There should be no such thing as cheat days because ALL foods are fuel! Sure, they metabolize differently, but I feel like you may overthink this too much. It's not "off track" if you eat a cookie one day, because it's only one day and you don't need to beat yourself up for it. Also, 1 hour at the gym almost everyday is great! Even if you sit down for the rest of day, your body doesn't desperately NEED to be on its feet all the time. I used to love your videos before I realized how much your tips seem to be directed to people with eating disorders. I hope you're still balanced and healthy, both mentally and physically.
I'm so sorry you feel this way. I try really hard to host an environment where people can feel welcome to share what works for them, and be open minded enough to recognize that it won't work for everyone. I myself have struggled with disordered eating, and this is my channel, so I can only share what I personally know, especially in personal videos like these. You are entitled to your opinion and I encourage participation and discussions on this channel, but the force by which you are sharing it makes me feel like this may not be the community for you. I'm so sorry you aren't enjoying the videos anymore. The fact is- being healthy is hard for a lot of people, including myself. If it's not hard for you, great! But that isn't the case for everyone.
+Mind Over Munch I apologize, I didn't mean to be so harsh. I was just getting frustrated and I shouldn't have left the comment at all, because it wasn't nice. You seem like a very motivated person, so don't stop what you're doing. I can't agree with everyone, but I don't need to leave a mean comment about it. :( really sorry
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your reply. Your comment did hurt my feelings because I try really hard to put out positive and encouraging content. I will take what you said into consideration, I know you didn't mean for it to come out the way it did, and I always appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. Thank you for proving to me that this community is as wonderful as I think. Much love
+Mind Over Munch I still feel bad about my comment so thanks for your reply as well
Loved this video! So helpful. I loved your point about food being wasted even if you eat it when your body is full or doesn't want it. I never thought about it that way and I'm sure many others haven't either. Kudos to you, as usual! 😊
Thank you :) It took me a while to come to that realization, too. I have always been someone to eat everything on my plate, but it took some time for me to realize I was using the "I don't want to waste it" line as an excuse to finish it when I didn't need it. It's been a journey but I'm learning :)
Thanks for the tips and I would love to see a video on how you stay healthy while work traveling. Walking!! Yes!! We walked all over the place while on holiday in New Zealand. I actually lost weight while there.
Thank you! Yes! I think some people underestimate walking while traveling! :)
I'm going to Europe next month and I'm gonna stay paleo when over there so I don't feel sick ☺
ugh I'm jealous, have a good trip!
Thanks it's a cruise so I should have no problem finding good food 😊
So sorry I missed both of you while traveling in the Netherlands. Hope you enjoyed my home country! Thanks for yet another great video with great tips!
I enjoyed the Netherlands so so much! I can't wait to come back! :)
I'm heading to London next week! We also rented Airbnb. planning to pick up some food so I don't eat out the whole time!
that's the way to go! Have a blast! Jealous :)
This is such a well thought out video. Thank you! :)
thank you!!
I had heard European wheat doesn’t make people sick. Great vid!! You look like you had a lot of fun.
:) Thank you
Cheers from Belgium ! :) what did you think of Brussels ?
Wow, that food looks pretty incredible!
It was so good! :)
"..orrrr give it to a bum!" 😂 great idea!
lol! I was mostly serious 🙊
those are some awesome tips! I now I know how you got your views on American wheat because I was wondering and it just seemed odd LOL but now it makes sense.
lol! It was fresh when the challenge started haha
You basically went everywhere I did last summer lol. So true, it is A LOT of walking but you don't really notice. I spent my birthday in Brussels. Did you have a Belgian Waffle? I watched mine being made and had it topped with strawberries and white chocolate. Definitely one of the most AMAZING things I have EVER tasted and I have tried many things. Loved the video and the tips ^_^
Yes!! I had 2 belgian waffles actually lol! It was so amazing! One with speculoos and one with nutella and whipped cream!! HEAVEN!!!! Thank you :)
Preach sister!! It's lovely to hear your US take on the difference between US/European food 😊 I moved to the US from Europe 2 yrs ago and really struggle with the food options here! My normal Euro diet of lots of bread, dairy etc was making me so sick here! Sugar in the butter!? What the feck! And the food here NEVER goes mouldy... what is in it!? I miss EU enforced food standards! Great video!! 🤗
Ha I'm so glad that the video resonated with you and gave you some insight! :) :)
Just back from our 2 1/2 weeks honeymoon in California! Absolutely loved it and had so much nice food! Should have seen your videos 3 weeks ago 😄 I gained about 3 pounds which is fine as I enjoyed it and hopefully will get rid of it soon again. I found it hard that different portions are on the different packages of food (here on Ireland it's usually always 100g).Will def follow your tips next time!👍🏻👍🏻
Congratulations! Your honeymoon! That is so exciting! I'd say 3lbs gained would be a success for me lol! You should be enjoying yourself to the max ESPECIALLY during that time :)
OMG I LOVE EUROPE I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST TIME!!!! I've been so busy this week, I'm so happy to unwind with you. Thank you so much for all you do 💛
Thank you!!! I had a blast!! I hope you can have a relaxing weekend :) Much love!
Hey guys! I'm totally confused and I can't help it anymore. Please help! I've been researching stuff about veganism for more than a year already and still can't figure out this one thing.
When I watch "What I ate in a day as a vegan" of different vegans , I see pretty much the same things (of course). And here's what I dont get: based on those videos, there're people who watch their portions, don't indulge in nuts and too much fats, don't overdo on vegan desserts and processed stuff and even vegan junk food and they work out BUT why aren't they super skinny? Why they all look average just like those who eat all kinds of food?! (i mean junk, meat, dairy....processed and cooked stuff)Especially raw people?! How come they aren't skinny but even have some fat?
Im strongly considering veganism for myself but Im afraid of gaining weight which is a strong issue for me. Could you please give some information on this matter?Thanks in advance.
I suggest doing some research beyond UA-cam and What I Eat In A Day videos- Veganism is a lifestyle and a plant based diet can certainly be healthy but needs to be carefully approached to ensure you are getting the necessary nutrients. People can gain weight on a vegan diet just like people can on any other diet- if we consume more energy (calories) than we expend, we can be prone to gain weight. There are also many different approaches to a vegan diet- many choose higher fat, and many choose higher carb. Different macronutrient ratios will work for different people and you'll have to find what's right for you. But overall I really urge you to spend a good amount of time doing your own research before making a decision AND make sure you are making the decision for the right reasons. Much love!
"Take it with you.... or give it to a bum." hahaha :) this is usually what I do. Seriously... I love you. This is awesome. Once again. Thank you for sharing. :) LOVE this channel.
Thank you so much!
Hi there! Thanks for the video! I do travel for work often, so it would be great to see a video on business trips. Did you do it already?
Hi, Olga! I haven't done a video about business trips but that's a great suggestion, thanks!
Something about "Give it to a bum!" just really cracked me up! 😂😂
Anyway, this is my new favorite channel. So much great content and all the editing is fantastic, and you have a great on-screen presence! Love the videos, I can't stop watching!! ❤️❤️
+Jami Cooper so glad you are enjoying the content, I really appreciate it, thank you! Welcome to the channel :)
Yesterday I returned from three days vacation. Everything you've said today, I carried out. :) We walked a lot (something about 20 kilometers a day) , so I burned lot of calories and lost something about two pounds. I enjoyed schnitzel, sausage and Oreo cookies! In the rest of the day I tried to eat healthy. :) Great tips, love you! ♥
That is awesome!! Great job!
That is a great video with awesome tips, thank you SO much!! :-)
I was just wondering, when you eat a treat meal (I learned that from you, like it way more than CHEAT meal) instead of a whole meal, let's say a danish when you're really hungry, doesn't that effect your blood sugar and you will be even more hungry afterwards?
It very well may, but hunger is going to vary by the person, and for a lot of people it's mental. You have to find that balance between eating what you want and making sure you're full, but I was eating PLENTY of food even with the two full meals a day. Plus we always grabbed a coffee and/or afternoon tea with a treat, I wasn't ever hungry :)
Greetings from Irma (Jeroen-account name) is my hubby.... -:)!
:) Thank you!! Greetings!
Loved this video!! (Although, I groaned internally at the idea of walking 10 miles AND doing a workout 😳... ). Those are awesome tips! Thanks for sharing :)
lol. I honestly didn't even realize we were walking that much until 2/3 of the way through the trip when I looked at my pedometer on my phone for the few weeks before. It flew by because we were staying active and having fun!
Thanks for sharing this! I'm going on a trip to Tokyo this summer so this is really applicable for me. :) Unrelated question... can you recommend any great walking shoes? I expect to be walking all day every day too, but don't have great shoes for it. Would love to learn what you use & recommend!
thanks! I'm honestly probably not the best to recommend, I usually wore my keds for walking because they are comfortable to me but probably not the most supportive for hours of walking. My favorite comfortable supportive shoes are just my Nike workout shoes :)
I have a trip to California in August (first time flying, eeeeek) and this helps me so much. Thanks for this. Also, glad to know you use AirBnB. Friend of mines told me about it months ago and I've been skeptical. But I've been a loyal subscriber to you for awhile now, so I trust your judgment. It hasn't steered me wrong when it comes to food, so I know it wont with that :)
I hope you have fun! I LOVE California, it's so amazing! I have used airbnb at least 15 times with success! My advice when using it is to make sure you stay somewhere that has reviews- I only look for 5 star reviews and the more the better. If there are no reviews or if it is a new listing I stay away from it just because you never know. I always email the person beforehand to feel it out and make sure it's a good fit :)
Love this...we went to DC last year & did the same...walking 20 miles in 2 days...we are leaving soon for Mexico to visit almost all of my in-laws & even though we will spend alot of time in the car (my husband doesn't know yet 😂) I plan to walk alot & I will indulge some but not all the time 😉 I do much better when I have a lot of people around or am busy doing things...not as much time to think about food 😃
Awesome! I hope you guys have a great time!
Hi Alyssia :D
I loved this video, this is always something I get nervous about for an upcoming trip- ruining my diet beyond repair. I recently traveled to Costa Rica and was able to help my body out by booking tours that involved walking anywhere from 2 to 7 miles, as well as doing pool exercises instead of just lounging at the pool.
I'll be going to Mexico soon, and will keep these in mind as sharing would have been a good idea that I didn't think of on my last trip.
I'm going to take a look through your videos to see if I can find anything about starting to run/jog, but if there's not one, I'd love to see a video with some tips. Getting into running is super difficult right now, and I always get a very annoying pain near my shins that keeps me from continuing to jog even if I'm not tired yet. Weird.
Anyways thank you!
Thank you for the suggestion :) I hope you enjoy your trip! Just do your best to stay active and eat whole foods and you'll be great!
The main reason you can eat bread in most other countries is because they do not use enriched flour. But in America we do and that is what makes everyone sick, not gluten unless you actually have celiac disease and were diagnosed with it. But I know this bc I was sick all the time until i stopped buying bread and foods with enriched flour. I also lost 42 lbs. after doing so with NO excercise. I have spinal problems so walking is about all I can do and not for long, but on my better days I take advantage of longer walks. I have completely cut out this toxic flour and it is in EVERYTHING so you have to read every label..which I never did before but now I am like a maniac about my labels and my Dr. could not believe my progress mainly bc I don't really have the ability to excercise bc of my spinal problems. I wish I could start a petition to stop the production of enriched flour bc its also one of the #1 contributors to causing diabetes.my post is so long sorry but i try to spread the word about this horrible enriched flour garbage.
Wow! Great suggestions, thank you for sharing. Congrats on your success! I've found that most wheat, even if it is whole and not enriched, still seems to bother me. I've read a lot about the quality of wheat in North America just not being as prime as in Europe, unfortunately! :(
Your trip sounds fabulous!! Thank you so much for this video!! :D Would you ever consider doing recipes/videos with a little bit more of a European influence? Like certain foods that you can only get in Brussels or Paris or something? But with a healthy spin!
thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm traveling so much the summer and I needed a reminder of this :)
So glad you found it useful! thanks!!
Hi, love this channel always clever advice and motivational !
Although being French I find it way more difficult to order healthy meals on the go than in other countries (astonish me to see american youtubers ordering eggwhite veggies and grits in their vlog...) good luck with that in Europe ! =)
Anyway keep it up !
:) Thank you! Yes many people in America order egg whites to stay healthy but I noticed that wasn't really an option in Europe! good thing I love whole eggs :)
Thanks Alyssia, I used to say to myself, "I ate bad anyway, what's the point of working out" I never thought of it your way... I like your way of thinking better :-) Another thing I've learned is to choose where you travel too, and to pick fun places where you can walk a lot, hike, swim, etc... and not even notice you're working out. I know you don't eat out a lot, but it would be nice to see another video of food to choose at a restaurant, especially buffets, lol!
Thank you! Yes, choosing a vacation spot that has a lot of activities is the way to go! So much more fun and keeps you active without thinking about it :) Thanks for the video suggestion, we eat out every week so I am sure I can manage haha
Hey,
I really love this video and it made me wonder--why are all of your old "What I Eat in a Day" videos unavailable? I really miss watching them. Love your content all the time, but liked watching you in a sort of behind-the-scenes way.
We removed them- they aren't really representative of our UA-cam content right now. I am sharing that type of stuff on insta story regularly though!
Hey there!! I've noticed you use an Apple Watch, I do too. I've always found it hard to use it for fitness in terms of the best apps for fitness tracking and stuff! Just a video request, would you be able to do a video on what's on your Apple Watch and how you use it to assist your fitness? Thanks so much and keep up the amazing videos ❤️
HA I actually am honestly a bit disappointed in the Apple Watch in terms of fitness. I did get it to help track fitness, but it doesn't do as much as I would like. My main use is important email push notifications and using it as a pedometer! Thank you for the suggestion though! And thank you for your kind words :)
I would love to have the travel tips when you're not on vacation... like choosing food from rest stops and gas stations (I find that a struggle)... and travel days when you're stuck in airports or a moving car all day. Drinking water then is super important as well, I learned. We took yearly 18 hour drives to see family and we finally got our routine figured out. My boys (then aged 4 and 6) learned to enjoy drinking from water bottles in the car during those drives.
Any tips from you are great... I've learned a lot and am figuring out how to adapt to my personal needs.
thank you for letting me know!! :) I appreciate it!