Thank you for sharing your advice! It totally makes sense! Your videos have lit a spark in me. I can workout out, eat clean and have a healthy body. It’s not some faraway dream for someone else. But actually me if I commit to it!
This video was exactly what I needed today. Thank you. We’ve changed our eating habits this months and I’ve seen a change in my body. I’ve never eaten so many veggies or protein in my life! And I feel awesome! Now to just get the motivation to work out!
Aaaaaaaa! Thank you thank you thank you! I have tried to explain this stuff to people, but I am not a fitness professional, and I don't do half as good of a job as you do. I can speak from personal experience as well and agree THIS IS TRUTH! I have seen many friends and family members on this dieting cycle and they're miserable, and it kills me. 😣 I love your no-nonsense, non-gimicky, not trying to sell a product, advice. I don't know if you realize how VERY rare that is, but it's just a breathe of fresh air. Sharing this video on my Facebook page, because this can be life-changing for many, and it's typically not explained thoroughly or well. Yours is perfect. Also, because of your sugar addiction video I watched recently, I am cutting out all sugar for 30 days so I can stop the cravings. I'm on day 5 and I feel great and making way better food choices in general. (I don't have a bunch of weight to lose, etc, but just found myself off track in my thinking about food and wanting sweet stuff a lot, and your advice is 👌). Again, THANK YOU!
Love this! I have seen the best results with tracking macros, piling on the green veggies, switching cookies and cakes for apples and peanut butter and of course a good balance of weight training and cardio. I also would like to add that extended periods of super low calories can really mess with your thyroid, especially for women. It is not healthy for women to walk around feeling like they are starving (which is different than just being a little hungry). Our bodies go into survival mode more easily than men.
Thanks for this. Even though I am a no diet person, this is a good reminder. After years of having babies and young children with a husband who worked all the time, in the spring due to a job change, I will finally have time to focus on losing weight. Could you do a video on building muscle? If it doesn't involve a gym or expensive equipment that would be even better as our job change came with a pay cut. Thanks for your encouraging content.
I appreciate your input and perspective, I just wish that you would have provided some guidance as to what is healthy (ex. Calories for weight loss) and not just point out what we shouldn’t do. I hope that you would consider making a video on what would be a healthy approach to calorie reduction in terms of weight loss. I love your fitness content and I’m very inspired by it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for this video! Makes a lot of sense. Looking forward to the other videos. I’m a 48 year old mom of 4 (WAHM and homeschooling my 2 youngest) and I’m looking to get in better health by changing the way I eat and exercising. I had an episode last summer where my body gave all the indications of having a heart attack but fortunately I had no blockages and now I’m just on an aspirin a day and a statin drug for my cholesterol. Want to be healthier for me as well as my family! Love your videos!
I'm actually a weight watcher newbie as of this past week. I needed to do something to break out of my old terrible eating habits. Recording what I eat and seeing how many points bad food choices are put things into perspective. I had to do something because I'm short and pretty sedentary, weight was going up, hello muffin top :( WW is teaching me some self-control. I plan for it to be a short term help (like 3 months). I'm hoping by that point I will have what I'm going to eat from here on out lined up. I sort of agree with your friend about being hungry, but I think I'm doing it wrong and not filling up on 0 point foods like you're supposed to. I have branched out and eaten a few veggies I've never tried in my life, so that's a success. :) I heard what you said about the exercise part. If I could just get myself to go there!
The rapid weight gain happened to me after trying Phentermine (years ago) I lost 60 lbs in 3 months but they would only allow you to take it for 3 months. Well after they cut me off cold turkey from the crazy stimulant I went from consuming around 500-1000 cals per day back to my old ways/overeating because I felt like I was starving and I gained A TON! I was doing aerobics twice a day when taking the meds too, but my energy levels tanked as well and couldn't get anything done. I gained 100 lbs in 4 months? (i think) after taking that stupid pill. But I learned a good lesson ..If you try to take short cuts it will always cost you more effort in the end. I do not "diet" at all anymore ..just eat healthier, and I move around and exercise as much as possible I've lost 115 now after 2 years and I may only lose a pound or 2 every couple of months but at least I'm not gaining ! :D Thanks so much for the chat Ashlee ..It was very informative
What do you think of low fat milk and whole wheat flour? I see a lot of people are cutting milk and using a plant base flour. Do you recommend that also?
Thanks for sharing that explains a lot to me. I always struggled to lose weight because they expect you to eat so little . I’m working on getting away from eating processed foods and more veggies. Are you going to talk about weight training? How often and which muscles groups are best to exercise together? Thanks
This is first time this make sense. How many calories do you recommend for weight loss, I did have four kids, I’m up to 209, and would like to get down to 155-160. I’m 5 foot 4. I also had four kids in the same years you did :) I did four years of Dental school followed by four babies. I really MUST get healthy and drop this weight. I do have insulin resistance, so any help or guidance w food and diet and how to exercise/cardio/wt training and when would be sooooooooooooo appreciated. Thank you :)))
So my question is how do I figure out how many calories I need while weight lifting? I have been sticking to 1200 calories because I didn’t think it was wrong. I want to do this the right way though. I’ve just begun working out.
What do you think about diets like low-carb and the popular Keto for weight loss? I am overweight and need to lose weight. All these diets are very tempting because of people's quick weight loss. I know my problem I am an emotional eater. When I get sad or depressed about something in my life I eat more or eat too sweets to fill my hurts. I used to be very fit I ran used to do outdoor cycling and weight training. I meet my husband at the gym, I used to be very active, but too many trials have come my way and I grew very tired of being a mom to five kids. I stopped being active and exercising as I used to when I got a knee injury and couldn't run anymore. That is just one trial among many. I need to lose weight though doctors orders for health reasons now not for looks or fitting into any skinny jeans, but don't know where to begin. Thanks for your advice. I think I just have to reverse many years of bad habits now.
Hugs mama it can feel so daunting and I hear that in your voice. Start with a diet clean up. If it’s not grown or naturally produced do not eat it. Increase water intake and eliminate sugar. I do not support keto diets
Hey Ashlee, I’ve been faithfully going to the gym for over two years now consistently. This past year I’ve tried to educate myself on gaining muscle because I’m at a pretty comfortable weight for the most part. I feel like my biggest problem is getting enough protein. I drink protein shakes post workout, eat lean meats, etc. I’m not sure if I’m getting enough. Today my carbs were 55%, my fat was at 27% and my protein was at 22%. Is that good? I do try and cook more lean meats, fruits and veggies. Help! I’d love a video on lifting and gaining muscle for women.
What's your opinion of intermittent fasting? Not reducing calories, per se, but eating them in a smaller window of time (as described by Dr. Jason Fung)?
Thank you for this. But I want some further information 😃 I’m currently doing Keto, but looking for another healthy eating lifestyle that will be more sustainable for me lifelong ( have no intentions of doing Keto forever). And just as you mentioned in your video, I’m concerned about messing up my metabolism by doing this. Secondly, can you give us a “what to eat” type video? Keto prohibits a lot fruit ( mostly my favorites) and because my brain is so engrained with the Keto rules... I kind of feel like it’s “bad” for you to eat ( in moderation) all fruits. Can you shed some ( healthy) light on healthy foods?
Brandi Greer I do not promote or endorse keto diets because of what you’ve mentioned here. I’d strongly encourage you to set aside that belief system before it’s too late.
What are your thoughts on dairy? For instance yougurt(not sugary type) with granola or a string cheese for snack? Some say cut out all dairy along with sugar and bad carbs?
I agree but I am an advocate for LESS dairy. I stopped buying sugary yogurt and snack cheese and stopped offering glasses of milk. But I still use milk to cook with. Baking, soups, in my coffee...
Please explain this @6:19 you say eating less does not help you lose weight. yet you are of the belief of CICO? And what percentage of weight loss is diet and exercise according to you? What you say in this video about cutting out foods contradicts what you said in your last video. I'm looking forward to your answer to my question on your last video. I'm not on instagram. How else can I contact you regarding this. I'd like to test your training/dietition ability. Thanks.
Love this! I have been on the yo yo several times, stressing about every calorie. My mom has always told me, "just eat the food pyramid and exercise." Makes sense! ❤
Trim Healthy Mama is great for any season of life. They line up with all the things Ashlee mentioned and take things a step further and teach you how to switch out your carbs and fat so your body burns fat while building muscle. They have a great pod cast. Don't take my word for it, look into it and see if it makes since for you and your family. It has been great for ours!
Yes, wait until you’re cleared from your dr and then just clean up the diet. Eating real Whole Foods, and staying hydrated. Exercise doesn’t suppress milk supply unless you were doing something very intense
Thanks for the info. I had my base metabolic rate tested and it showed me that I burn around 1400 calories as a base just by living. The trainer at the gym told me I needed to be eating 1200 calories to lose weight. I got a personal trainer for a short time last year that had me on a 1400 calorie diet and said we would go down to 1200 when i stalled with my weight loss.. I'm so confused on how much I can eat to lose weight while not wrecking my metabolism. I'm not trying to lose weight really quickly or anything, I'm after a sustainable lifestyle but I just do not know where to start. I have been lifting weights 4 to 6 days a week. I hate cardio so I skip that alot. My diet still sucks though I know I eat way to many calories a day and not healthy enough. I really need help but do not know where to start.
@@evnrblx thank you for your input. I would love to do a plant based diet but my husband is not on board and I have to cook for my family as well as myself. We cant afford to cook 2 separate meals each time we are ready to eat.
@@MindyGail I do with my two kids I make them a meal and I have a big salad and cook up frozen veggies with some chick peas.. Beans and sometimes rice.
Try looking into Trim Healthy Mama. They line up with how Ashley is telling us to eat. They cut out sugar, refine White carbs. And they teach you how to separate your carbs and fat to nourish body and burn stored fat, while sustaining and building muscles. So will say that's just another diet, but that because they haven't read the plan. Trust me its not a diet its food freedom and its no more expensive than what your already doing except the getting to eat more food part. They do have special ingredients to supplement and make things more convenient, but they themselves tell you DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THEM, in fact they didn't for them for years while doing the plan. They also have a post cast its divine and so encouraging. It's saturated with the Bible and science behind the plan. Plus they are quite funny and entertaining. I hope this helps!
@@GraceandGrit Ok, thank you! I need to lose at least 30 pounds but 40 would be better. My highest goal is to be healthy to serve the Lord and be at my best for my family. It seems really far away. I'm 45 and fighting the change of life difficulties. My doctor said he thought my current diet was healthy, but I needed more vigorous exercise than walking. I agree. I tend to get around 10,000 steps in most days just by being a wife and homeschooling mama of 3, but that's not focused exercise. Thank you again for responding. My husband found your video initially. I appreciate your video and look forward to the ones that are upcoming. God bless you!
shelley burns Try focusing on one thing. I would suggest cutting sugar from your diet. That’s the main culprit and it’s in everything. Read your labels. Also, learn all of the words for sugar: anything that has “syrup” as part of it, and anything ending in -ose. Check out cleanfoodcrush.com She has a lot of great info and recipes 😊
shelley burns have you been to the doctor to get blood work done? Sounds like you may have some underlying health problems. Hugs and kisses... hope you find a solution
Shelley this is 100% what I believe the goal of this video is to help dispell! Start with getting rid of the smoothie! You should avaoid drinking your calories. Water water water! Drink 20oz upon waking and then again whenever you feel hungry- then wait 20 minutes to see if you are still hungry. When you are hungry pick a fiber filled food first! Vegetables are the best option here. The more vegetables-mix it up weekly- the more fiber your body receives. Your body needs fiber and water to not only keep your metabolism moving but also flush out the gunk trapped in your intestines. We carry a large percentage of weight in the nooks and crannies of our intestines! Lean meats, healthy fats, fruits and good carbs. You can eat as much as you like when you truly focus on quality intake. Want cake- have a piece but first be sure you are hungry and not just thirsty. Thirst masks as hunger!!! Lastly, force yourself many small meals throughout the day. Keeping your metabolism fresh and forced to work on processing good foods will help restart your metabolism!
Grace and Grit thanks for responding! I’ve been iffy about if I should try it or not. I think I’m just going to stick to counting macros and cutting out juice and processed foods
Have you tried roasting them? It's easy to do, and I think almost every vegetable tastes WAY better that way. If you don't know how, just search on Pinterest. Roasted cauliflower, broccoli, parsnips, carrots. Even Brussels sprouts. All so good. Oh and sweet potatoes diced and roasted. Make sure you at least salt them well. Brings out the natural sugars.
It’s hard to find honest info online - thanks for sharing what you know to be true without the sell at the end 💰 - looking forward to the next video.
Thank you for sharing your advice! It totally makes sense! Your videos have lit a spark in me. I can workout out, eat clean and have a healthy body. It’s not some faraway dream for someone else. But actually me if I commit to it!
cmbariese yes you can!!
This video was exactly what I needed today. Thank you. We’ve changed our eating habits this months and I’ve seen a change in my body. I’ve never eaten so many veggies or protein in my life! And I feel awesome! Now to just get the motivation to work out!
Aaaaaaaa! Thank you thank you thank you! I have tried to explain this stuff to people, but I am not a fitness professional, and I don't do half as good of a job as you do. I can speak from personal experience as well and agree THIS IS TRUTH! I have seen many friends and family members on this dieting cycle and they're miserable, and it kills me. 😣
I love your no-nonsense, non-gimicky, not trying to sell a product, advice. I don't know if you realize how VERY rare that is, but it's just a breathe of fresh air. Sharing this video on my Facebook page, because this can be life-changing for many, and it's typically not explained thoroughly or well. Yours is perfect.
Also, because of your sugar addiction video I watched recently, I am cutting out all sugar for 30 days so I can stop the cravings. I'm on day 5 and I feel great and making way better food choices in general. (I don't have a bunch of weight to lose, etc, but just found myself off track in my thinking about food and wanting sweet stuff a lot, and your advice is 👌).
Again, THANK YOU!
Mae B means so much!!!! Thankyou! ❤️
Love this! I have seen the best results with tracking macros, piling on the green veggies, switching cookies and cakes for apples and peanut butter and of course a good balance of weight training and cardio. I also would like to add that extended periods of super low calories can really mess with your thyroid, especially for women. It is not healthy for women to walk around feeling like they are starving (which is different than just being a little hungry). Our bodies go into survival mode more easily than men.
Kelli H. Indeed!
Yes!!! So true. Can't stand when people think they need to eat next to nothing to lose weight, fueling your body is a must!
Thanks for this. Even though I am a no diet person, this is a good reminder. After years of having babies and young children with a husband who worked all the time, in the spring due to a job change, I will finally have time to focus on losing weight. Could you do a video on building muscle? If it doesn't involve a gym or expensive equipment that would be even better as our job change came with a pay cut. Thanks for your encouraging content.
zoe0abundant Thankyou!!!❤️ I’ll write that idea down!
I appreciate your input and perspective, I just wish that you would have provided some guidance as to what is healthy (ex. Calories for weight loss) and not just point out what we shouldn’t do. I hope that you would consider making a video on what would be a healthy approach to calorie reduction in terms of weight loss. I love your fitness content and I’m very inspired by it. Keep up the good work!
You are amazing. Thank you for explaining this. You have explained this so well. Truly have opened my eyes.
This was so helpful. Thank you. Your video made so much sense. I've been losing and gaining weight all my life, vs building muscle and losing fat. 🤯
Thank you so much for this video! Makes a lot of sense. Looking forward to the other videos. I’m a 48 year old mom of 4 (WAHM and homeschooling my 2 youngest) and I’m looking to get in better health by changing the way I eat and exercising. I had an episode last summer where my body gave all the indications of having a heart attack but fortunately I had no blockages and now I’m just on an aspirin a day and a statin drug for my cholesterol. Want to be healthier for me as well as my family! Love your videos!
Krista Coughlan that’s so scary, thankful it wasn’t a heart attack! Praying you can find a balance and continue to lead a healthy heart!
My goodness you make so much sense. Thank you for this video 🤲🏻🌸
I'm actually a weight watcher newbie as of this past week. I needed to do something to break out of my old terrible eating habits. Recording what I eat and seeing how many points bad food choices are put things into perspective. I had to do something because I'm short and pretty sedentary, weight was going up, hello muffin top :( WW is teaching me some self-control. I plan for it to be a short term help (like 3 months). I'm hoping by that point I will have what I'm going to eat from here on out lined up. I sort of agree with your friend about being hungry, but I think I'm doing it wrong and not filling up on 0 point foods like you're supposed to. I have branched out and eaten a few veggies I've never tried in my life, so that's a success. :) I heard what you said about the exercise part. If I could just get myself to go there!
Yes!! 100% spot on!! Thank you for this. 💛
Thank you for this! VERY helpful.
Wow. Very good. So what do you recommend to eat in a day? Xxx
Do you have any suggestions for how to calculate how many calories we should be eating? Any online tools that may be available, etc. Thanks!
Daksina my fitness pal
In all respect, that thumbnail is amazing! 😊 God bless!
Miss mart pants why Thankyou!!! ❤️😂
Looking forward to this new series!
I click like, then I watch 😚 great video! Thanks girl
Means so much that you send me all that love! Thankyou!
The rapid weight gain happened to me after trying Phentermine (years ago) I lost 60 lbs in 3 months but they would only allow you to take it for 3 months. Well after they cut me off cold turkey from the crazy stimulant I went from consuming around 500-1000 cals per day back to my old ways/overeating because I felt like I was starving and I gained A TON! I was doing aerobics twice a day when taking the meds too, but my energy levels tanked as well and couldn't get anything done. I gained 100 lbs in 4 months? (i think) after taking that stupid pill. But I learned a good lesson ..If you try to take short cuts it will always cost you more effort in the end. I do not "diet" at all anymore ..just eat healthier, and I move around and exercise as much as possible I've lost 115 now after 2 years and I may only lose a pound or 2 every couple of months but at least I'm not gaining ! :D Thanks so much for the chat Ashlee ..It was very informative
LynaRay wow! Good for you for not giving up forever! Thanks for sharing your story as a word of caution!
What do you think of low fat milk and whole wheat flour? I see a lot of people are cutting milk and using a plant base flour. Do you recommend that also?
I use both personally.
Thanks for sharing that explains a lot to me. I always struggled to lose weight because they expect you to eat so little . I’m working on getting away from eating processed foods and more veggies. Are you going to talk about weight training? How often and which muscles groups are best to exercise together? Thanks
amber johnston yes!
This is first time this make sense. How many calories do you recommend for weight loss, I did have four kids, I’m up to 209, and would like to get down to 155-160. I’m 5 foot 4. I also had four kids in the same years you did :) I did four years of Dental school followed by four babies. I really MUST get healthy and drop this weight. I do have insulin resistance, so any help or guidance w food and diet and how to exercise/cardio/wt training and when would be sooooooooooooo appreciated. Thank you :)))
Thanks for the video! Is there a best time to workout? I’m a morning person, so this is usually when I workout.
Amy Pittman anytime is great, generally when you have the most energy is best!
So my question is how do I figure out how many calories I need while weight lifting? I have been sticking to 1200 calories because I didn’t think it was wrong. I want to do this the right way though. I’ve just begun working out.
What do you think about diets like low-carb and the popular Keto for weight loss? I am overweight and need to lose weight. All these diets are very tempting because of people's quick weight loss. I know my problem I am an emotional eater. When I get sad or depressed about something in my life I eat more or eat too sweets to fill my hurts. I used to be very fit I ran used to do outdoor cycling and weight training. I meet my husband at the gym, I used to be very active, but too many trials have come my way and I grew very tired of being a mom to five kids. I stopped being active and exercising as I used to when I got a knee injury and couldn't run anymore. That is just one trial among many. I need to lose weight though doctors orders for health reasons now not for looks or fitting into any skinny jeans, but don't know where to begin. Thanks for your advice. I think I just have to reverse many years of bad habits now.
Hugs mama it can feel so daunting and I hear that in your voice. Start with a diet clean up. If it’s not grown or naturally produced do not eat it. Increase water intake and eliminate sugar. I do not support keto diets
Hey Ashlee,
I’ve been faithfully going to the gym for over two years now consistently. This past year I’ve tried to educate myself on gaining muscle because I’m at a pretty comfortable weight for the most part. I feel like my biggest problem is getting enough protein. I drink protein shakes post workout, eat lean meats, etc. I’m not sure if I’m getting enough. Today my carbs were 55%, my fat was at 27% and my protein was at 22%. Is that good? I do try and cook more lean meats, fruits and veggies. Help! I’d love a video on lifting and gaining muscle for women.
Gingersnaps I’d up the protein to around 40%. Base every snack and meal off of protein and slowly just try to increase it.
Look out for that video!
What's your opinion of intermittent fasting? Not reducing calories, per se, but eating them in a smaller window of time (as described by Dr. Jason Fung)?
Michele Weber works for some, not for me though:)
So do you recommend like the keto diet. With the low Carb?
jennifer moore no I do not:)
Thank you for this. But I want some further information 😃 I’m currently doing Keto, but looking for another healthy eating lifestyle that will be more sustainable for me lifelong ( have no intentions of doing Keto forever). And just as you mentioned in your video, I’m concerned about messing up my metabolism by doing this. Secondly, can you give us a “what to eat” type video? Keto prohibits a lot fruit ( mostly my favorites) and because my brain is so engrained with the Keto rules... I kind of feel like it’s “bad” for you to eat ( in moderation) all fruits. Can you shed some ( healthy) light on healthy foods?
Brandi Greer I do not promote or endorse keto diets because of what you’ve mentioned here. I’d strongly encourage you to set aside that belief system before it’s too late.
Intermittent fasting. Body needs a minute to clean house and cannot do that if we are eating round the clock.
C Conroy I actually do intermittent fasting every day... 7pm to 7-8am. ( for health reasons I can’t do a full 24+ fast) 😄
What are your thoughts on dairy? For instance yougurt(not sugary type) with granola or a string cheese for snack? Some say cut out all dairy along with sugar and bad carbs?
valerie white disagree. If I can’t cut it forever I do not endorse eliminating
I agree but I am an advocate for LESS dairy. I stopped buying sugary yogurt and snack cheese and stopped offering glasses of milk. But I still use milk to cook with. Baking, soups, in my coffee...
Jmobennett haha ya an adult has no business drinking glasses of milk. Our family eats little dairy but not eliminated
How do you know how many cals you need? I heard take your goal weight and times it times 12.
Please explain this @6:19 you say eating less does not help you lose weight. yet you are of the belief of CICO? And what percentage of weight loss is diet and exercise according to you? What you say in this video about cutting out foods contradicts what you said in your last video. I'm looking forward to your answer to my question on your last video. I'm not on instagram. How else can I contact you regarding this. I'd like to test your training/dietition ability. Thanks.
Love this! I have been on the yo yo several times, stressing about every calorie. My mom has always told me, "just eat the food pyramid and exercise." Makes sense! ❤
Amanda S momma was right!
Do you have any advice for eating (while nursing) and exercising after having a baby?
Trim Healthy Mama is great for any season of life. They line up with all the things Ashlee mentioned and take things a step further and teach you how to switch out your carbs and fat so your body burns fat while building muscle. They have a great pod cast. Don't take my word for it, look into it and see if it makes since for you and your family. It has been great for ours!
Yes, wait until you’re cleared from your dr and then just clean up the diet. Eating real Whole Foods, and staying hydrated. Exercise doesn’t suppress milk supply unless you were doing something very intense
Thanks for the info. I had my base metabolic rate tested and it showed me that I burn around 1400 calories as a base just by living. The trainer at the gym told me I needed to be eating 1200 calories to lose weight. I got a personal trainer for a short time last year that had me on a 1400 calorie diet and said we would go down to 1200 when i stalled with my weight loss.. I'm so confused on how much I can eat to lose weight while not wrecking my metabolism. I'm not trying to lose weight really quickly or anything, I'm after a sustainable lifestyle but I just do not know where to start. I have been lifting weights 4 to 6 days a week. I hate cardio so I skip that alot. My diet still sucks though I know I eat way to many calories a day and not healthy enough. I really need help but do not know where to start.
Look on you tube for plant based diets.
@@evnrblx thank you for your input. I would love to do a plant based diet but my husband is not on board and I have to cook for my family as well as myself. We cant afford to cook 2 separate meals each time we are ready to eat.
@@MindyGail I do with my two kids I make them a meal and I have a big salad and cook up frozen veggies with some chick peas.. Beans and sometimes rice.
Try looking into Trim Healthy Mama. They line up with how Ashley is telling us to eat. They cut out sugar, refine White carbs. And they teach you how to separate your carbs and fat to nourish body and burn stored fat, while sustaining and building muscles. So will say that's just another diet, but that because they haven't read the plan. Trust me its not a diet its food freedom and its no more expensive than what your already doing except the getting to eat more food part. They do have special ingredients to supplement and make things more convenient, but they themselves tell you DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THEM, in fact they didn't for them for years while doing the plan. They also have a post cast its divine and so encouraging. It's saturated with the Bible and science behind the plan. Plus they are quite funny and entertaining. I hope this helps!
@@creeksidehomeschoolers thank you!
How much and what kind of exercise do you recommend in addition to a healthy calorie intake?
rjtooill rjtooill 5 days a week a mix of strength training and cardio.
@@GraceandGrit Thank you! 30 minutes each day?
rjtooill rjtooill 60 minutes is the goal, start at 30 and work your way up?
@@GraceandGrit Ok, thank you! I need to lose at least 30 pounds but 40 would be better. My highest goal is to be healthy to serve the Lord and be at my best for my family. It seems really far away. I'm 45 and fighting the change of life difficulties. My doctor said he thought my current diet was healthy, but I needed more vigorous exercise than walking. I agree. I tend to get around 10,000 steps in most days just by being a wife and homeschooling mama of 3, but that's not focused exercise. Thank you again for responding. My husband found your video initially. I appreciate your video and look forward to the ones that are upcoming. God bless you!
I have no idea what to eat anymore. I'm overweight and all I have is 1 healthy smoothie in the morning and maybe a small dinner. That's it.
shelley burns Try focusing on one thing. I would suggest cutting sugar from your diet. That’s the main culprit and it’s in everything. Read your labels. Also, learn all of the words for sugar: anything that has “syrup” as part of it, and anything ending in -ose. Check out cleanfoodcrush.com She has a lot of great info and recipes 😊
shelley burns have you been to the doctor to get blood work done? Sounds like you may have some underlying health problems. Hugs and kisses... hope you find a solution
Head to the dr, then try eating more frequently.
Shelley this is 100% what I believe the goal of this video is to help dispell!
Start with getting rid of the smoothie! You should avaoid drinking your calories. Water water water! Drink 20oz upon waking and then again whenever you feel hungry- then wait 20 minutes to see if you are still hungry. When you are hungry pick a fiber filled food first! Vegetables are the best option here. The more vegetables-mix it up weekly- the more fiber your body receives. Your body needs fiber and water to not only keep your metabolism moving but also flush out the gunk trapped in your intestines. We carry a large percentage of weight in the nooks and crannies of our intestines!
Lean meats, healthy fats, fruits and good carbs. You can eat as much as you like when you truly focus on quality intake. Want cake- have a piece but first be sure you are hungry and not just thirsty. Thirst masks as hunger!!!
Lastly, force yourself many small meals throughout the day. Keeping your metabolism fresh and forced to work on processing good foods will help restart your metabolism!
@@GraceandGrit hi I have been to dr countless times every blood test you can think of. They have no idea why I cant loose weight
What do you think about Keto??
Nigeria Simone don’t like it😊
Grace and Grit thanks for responding! I’ve been iffy about if I should try it or not. I think I’m just going to stick to counting macros and cutting out juice and processed foods
Any tips for someone who does not like vegetables?
Jen soups, or blended in smoothies
I bake veggies and it makes them like a snack. Cover them in a healthy oil and a little seasoning mmmm
Have you tried roasting them? It's easy to do, and I think almost every vegetable tastes WAY better that way. If you don't know how, just search on Pinterest. Roasted cauliflower, broccoli, parsnips, carrots. Even Brussels sprouts. All so good. Oh and sweet potatoes diced and roasted. Make sure you at least salt them well. Brings out the natural sugars.
Hide them in baked goods, meatloaf and spaghetti sauce
Guess it depends on what one is eating 😳
I don’t see the pic on insta?
What?! You mean cleanses and Biggest Loser style crash diets aren't the key to health?! #sarcasm