Find out about my programs including my high protein meal plan here: melissaneill.com/social Thank you to Earthfare organic store for letting my film in their shop at 19 High Street, Portishead store earthfare.co.uk
I love the fact that even though you are not vegetarian so many of your meals are Veg friendly. So many f your meals are either straight away good for vegetarians and Vegans or with the tiniest of adjustments! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful recipes! 💗🙏🌺
You are so smart. I’ve been eating organic since I was a teen. I’m 57 and teach Yoga now and practice my Ahimsa by being vegan and an animal activist. I hope you go vegan for the animals and earth. Thank you for your wonderful channel I just discovered you. So nice to see a woman who’s in her 50s with an amazing workout and body and shares all of her knowledge in such an easy to understand way. 🙏🌱🌞
I'm in America so to me you have an accent and I love listening to you speak, plus, your voice is soothing and you just seem like a nice person. I can't eat as many carbs as you do and I don't follow plant based but I enjoy your videos.
Love this ❤ it's great to see your recipes in practice... I am going to start cooking my meals like this now..as u said its easy to go off the rails if tired and busy ...if these meals are in the fridge or freezer I can eat healthier when I need to grab something to eat after a long day at work.... Thank you... I've given up alcohol, never drank much anyway...and I'm using my weights at home to work out...❤❤❤ this is so exciting & your are so inspirational to all us menopause women ❤❤❤
Your video is so clear and simple to follow. I started working out in 2011 as I went to 11.9 stone. I went down to 10.7 which was my ideal weight. I did weight training dance exercises Pilates etc. During the pandemic I have put those weight on and so I came across your channel and motivated me again to get back to exercise. Your food looks delicious and simple to do. Thank you for posting those videos because it will help a lot of women especially during menopause
Hello Melissa I'm from France and discovered your channel last week, love it so much! You are so inspiring , I begin to follow your advices and your recipes! Please continue with your "what I eat in à day" ,it's so useful and inspiring❤
Amazing! I like how you included practical tips, portion sizes, protein content, etc. Please continue to make videos where you are showing which brands you buy & some of the recipes you cook. Thank you for making such valuable content. 😊
I am a new subscriber. Thank you so much for these meals and the breakdown. So good! I am a vegetarian and love vegan food. Been finding it a challenge with the protein count but here I can see how it is broken down and from here I can work out the substitutes and readjust. I have been absorbing your content. Very grateful for your wisdom, Melissa. Thank you 🙂
Thank you for all of the information and wonderful advice you give, especially for women over 50. I think you look fantastic and your shows are informative and inspiring. Keep up the good work!
Love the shopping vlog, I enjoy a morning smoothie before the gym, yesterday had watermelon, banana, spinach, ginger, date, goji, mint, coconut water, made in the nutri bullet. I keep my chopped fruit in the freezer.
Could you a video on how you eat six times a day? How many calories are in each meal and what are you eating? What do you eat before and after a workout? Thanks
That curry looks perfect! I've read that adding black pepper to turmeric helps your body absorb the benefits of turmeric. I didn't notice you adding that into your curry, so I thought I'd mention it. My apologies if you did or if my info is incorrect.
Love your healthy food choices!! Because it’s so hard to get the menopause belly down right now I am drinking a gallon of water everyday now for about two weeks now I have to start with my healthy eating journey.
Definitely want to see more! I think I have my workouts downpat, but food is where I'm have issues in terms of portion sizes and new recipe ideas! I can get bored after a few months of certain meals. Even though I know what to do, I realise it's the food side that I need to keep working on. Can you create a 4 or 6 week plan that we can use?
Thank you for these wonderful recipes and ideas! I know what used to work doesn't anymore, and so needed ideas of what to eat in a day, and this was perfect!
I appreciate that you showed how many grams of protein, carbs and fats to eat within the day while working out. Lately, my IBS has been irritating me and I must start to detoxify my body on a 3-4 day fast as soon as possible. I just don't feel too well. However, I also have to be careful of the various foods I am alergic too as well. Lots of research to do. Yes, I can eat squash, sweet potatoes, warm stirfrye veggies, but can't really digest beans very well. I do exercise 5-6 days per week and it depends how I feel because when I feel like this now I end up doing 25 minutes of yoga instead of my usual Zumba cardio and if I feel a little better later on I get in my strength training for 30 - 40 minutes.
Can I eat brown rice, oats (which oats do you recommend?), wheat toast everyday? As long as I eat 1,500 calories and strength train 3 days, walk 2 days a week?
Great video Melissa ❤ thanks for mentioning the big M. It seem women don't mention menopause, and at 55 I am searching for answers and guidance. I am is USA, just found your video and love it. Very easy to follow. One love 🇯🇲
Looks so delicious. I need to incorporate more of these wonderful veggies, spices and plant foods into my diet. Post menopausal at 61, total hysterectomy at 41.
New Sub!!! Love your videos! I'm plantbased and would love to build muscle. I would LOVE vídeos on how to calculate macros for plantbased muscle building 🥰💕 Blessings from California 🙌🤗🥰
I just found your channel. I am 52 on Mon. This was very helpful!! I'm going through & watching all your videos!!! I love weight training but I've just lost motivation. Thank you!!
I’m so happy for this video. I’m 42, 178lbs trying to get to 135lbs. I’ve got my macros calculated to 200g carbs, 130g pro, 50g fat. It seems quite similar to yours. I’m going to him my basement gym hard and heavy as you suggested. I’m nervous about so many carbs but I’m trusting the theory that I need to fuel my workout and refuel my body after the workout and to not fear carbs as long as I’m hitting the weights hard and heavy. Is this true?
Love your videos and meal ideas! Portion control is very important for weight loss so really like the way you weigh out the portions. Angela Bartlett, Sensoria Beauty UK
Hi Melissa. I like your channel and all the information you're sharing. I'm in my 50's too. What I find confusing when do we use calories deficyt... If I have to much fat around my waist what approach should I have? Fat loss so calorie deficyt or strength training... But I understand strength training does not require calorie deficyt.... 😐 I don't know what to start with... Any advice or videos about it?
Do whatever you need to do if it helps you remain consistent. What works for others may not work for you. I prefer fasted cardio because I get sick when I put anything on my stomach, but other people need to eat. What works for you? That's the question & that's what you should do. AM or PM workouts don't matter ..... what matters is being consistent.
I am using the loseit app to track my food, this app also breaks down my macros as well as calories intake. The app gives a set amount of calories per day but when you track the workout that has been done it subtracts calories burned. My question is am I suppose to be replaced the calories burned? Thank you for your videos they are truly a great help. Also what protein would you recommend for post menopause?
@@oldman0000 nope, not if you are a fat burner where your body utilizes fat for fuel. If you are a sugar burning than you might. I prefer a fasted workout and get much better results. A meal slows me down. For optimum results the body wants to concentrate on muscle building and fat burning or resting and digesting, not both. I challenge you to try it.
@@missygee6155 you apparently are not familiar with Melissa’a view on eating and working out. Fasting is exactly the opposite of what she recommends for women 40 and over. Check out other videos of hers where she explains why.
These are some delicious meals! Def gotta try these. I would like to know do you have to eat 3 meals per day in order to stay within the right protein range?
I LOVE your content!! Thank you! Are you able to speak more quickly or spend less time getting to your points? This is not a criticism, but rather, just a request. Oftentimes, I do not have the 15-30 minutes for every video. Thanks!!
I have tried protein powder in oatmeal and I do not like the taste. I tried vanilla. Is there a brand that's good or a flavor that's neutral that someone can recommend? I like the protein powder in a shake, but in oatmeal it's just not palatable what I've tried.
You can check out the ones I recommend here: www.amazon.com/shop/msmelissaneill/list/1LFDBH0ILH1U7?tag=onamzmeli0277-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_f.
Well in the morning I wake up pretty tired 😴 cause I take anti depressants but I manage to eat healthy it's hard to find things to eat for me to breakfast 🍳 I eat boiled eggs turkey sausage but I get tired of it and fruit I can't eat oatmeal, I also have a sensitive stomach what should I eat for energy cause I have an ankle and back injury?
Gd mrg, since fruits have natural sugar. Can you tell me what I can use instead of fruits. I'm prediabetic. I'm 56 now and committed to being health at this stage of my journey. Thank you I'm going to watch your videos to learn right now.
Hey Melissa, came across you recently and I'm enjoying your videos and finding the content really useful. I would love to know your thoughts on chemical additives in protein powders and oil sprays. I'm mostly plant based and would like to find a protein powder without chemical sweeteners.
Find out about my programs including my high protein meal plan here: melissaneill.com/social
Thank you to Earthfare organic store for letting my film in their shop at 19 High Street, Portishead store earthfare.co.uk
I love the fact that even though you are not vegetarian so many of your meals are Veg friendly. So many f your meals are either straight away good for vegetarians and Vegans or with the tiniest of adjustments! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful recipes! 💗🙏🌺
Can I just say...I love this woman.
You are so smart.
I’ve been eating organic since I was a teen.
I’m 57 and teach Yoga now and practice my Ahimsa by being vegan and an animal activist.
I hope you go vegan for the animals and earth.
Thank you for your wonderful channel I just discovered you.
So nice to see a woman who’s in her 50s with an amazing workout and body
and shares all of her knowledge in such an easy to understand way.
🙏🌱🌞
Don't push your vegan views on others. It's like a cult
I’m encouraged and am just finding workouts and eating to help me trim off menopausal fat and dying muscle
I'm in America so to me you have an accent and I love listening to you speak, plus, your voice is soothing and you just seem like a nice person. I can't eat as many carbs as you do and I don't follow plant based but I enjoy your videos.
❤I agree Its nice when people on youtube dont speak too fast and have nice voices. Makes it so much easier to listen❤😊
Love this ❤ it's great to see your recipes in practice... I am going to start cooking my meals like this now..as u said its easy to go off the rails if tired and busy ...if these meals are in the fridge or freezer I can eat healthier when I need to grab something to eat after a long day at work....
Thank you... I've given up alcohol, never drank much anyway...and I'm using my weights at home to work out...❤❤❤ this is so exciting & your are so inspirational to all us menopause women ❤❤❤
Your video is so clear and simple to follow. I started working out in 2011 as I went to 11.9 stone. I went down to 10.7 which was my ideal weight. I did weight training dance exercises Pilates etc. During the pandemic I have put those weight on and so I came across your channel and motivated me again to get back to exercise. Your food looks delicious and simple to do. Thank you for posting those videos because it will help a lot of women especially during menopause
Hello Melissa I'm from France and discovered your channel last week, love it so much! You are so inspiring , I begin to follow your advices and your recipes! Please continue with your "what I eat in à day" ,it's so useful and inspiring❤
Thank you so much!!
Amazing! I like how you included practical tips, portion sizes, protein content, etc. Please continue to make videos where you are showing which brands you buy & some of the recipes you cook. Thank you for making such valuable content. 😊
Thank you! Will do!
here is a free nutrition guide & 14-day meal plan for women over 40 bodybybikini/offers/ihroT5f3
I am a new subscriber. Thank you so much for these meals and the breakdown. So good! I am a vegetarian and love vegan food. Been finding it a challenge with the protein count but here I can see how it is broken down and from here I can work out the substitutes and readjust. I have been absorbing your content. Very grateful for your wisdom, Melissa. Thank you 🙂
Thank you for all of the information and wonderful advice you give, especially for women over 50. I think you look fantastic and your shows are informative and inspiring. Keep up the good work!
I'm going to be 41 and I am so happy I found this channel love all the info thank u 🤗
Love the shopping vlog, I enjoy a morning smoothie before the gym, yesterday had watermelon, banana, spinach, ginger, date, goji, mint, coconut water, made in the nutri bullet. I keep my chopped fruit in the freezer.
seriously you need to bring out a book. just liked and subbed.look forward to more of your great content.
Could you a video on how you eat six times a day? How many calories are in each meal and what are you eating? What do you eat before and after a workout?
Thanks
That curry looks perfect! I've read that adding black pepper to turmeric helps your body absorb the benefits of turmeric. I didn't notice you adding that into your curry, so I thought I'd mention it. My apologies if you did or if my info is incorrect.
I take Curcumin which is the same thing but highly concentrated. You should try it
@@MelissaNeill I will, thanks so much!
Black pepper exacerbates nutrition in a lot of veg, best when it is freshly cracked pepper corns
Love your healthy food choices!! Because it’s so hard to get the menopause belly down right now I am drinking a gallon of water everyday now for about two weeks now I have to start with my healthy eating journey.
Thank you for this excellent video, Melissa. Going along shopping with you as well as being in the kitchen with you gives such clear instructions!
Definitely want to see more! I think I have my workouts downpat, but food is where I'm have issues in terms of portion sizes and new recipe ideas! I can get bored after a few months of certain meals. Even though I know what to do, I realise it's the food side that I need to keep working on. Can you create a 4 or 6 week plan that we can use?
You are GOLDEN. I learning a lot from you.
Lovely videos ! I like the in store shopping videos. Curry soup looked delicious 😋
Thank you!
Thank you for these wonderful recipes and ideas! I know what used to work doesn't anymore, and so needed ideas of what to eat in a day, and this was perfect!
The Chicpea Curry was delicious, I made it last Sat and have two portions left in freezer, thank you for the recipe.
A meat based diet has helped me so much ! Vegetables have anti nutrients even if there organic and will cause inflammation!
I appreciate that you showed how many grams of protein, carbs and fats to eat within the day while working out. Lately, my IBS has been irritating me and I must start to detoxify my body on a 3-4 day fast as soon as possible. I just don't feel too well. However, I also have to be careful of the various foods I am alergic too as well. Lots of research to do. Yes, I can eat squash, sweet potatoes, warm stirfrye veggies, but can't really digest beans very well. I do exercise 5-6 days per week and it depends how I feel because when I feel like this now I end up doing 25 minutes of yoga instead of my usual Zumba cardio and if I feel a little better later on I get in my strength training for 30 - 40 minutes.
I have learned so much from your videos ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are so welcome!
Can I eat brown rice, oats (which oats do you recommend?), wheat toast everyday? As long as I eat 1,500 calories and strength train 3 days, walk 2 days a week?
You are amazing 🌺 I am so happy I found you. Changed my eating habits and I see the muscle and I feel amazing 🌺
Oatmeal mixed with scrambled eggs is also a good, satisfying meal.
Sounds delicious.
Really helpful video for us ladies going through the menopause.THANKS Melissa
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try the Oat bars! 😋 Thank you for you guidance!
Great video Melissa ❤ thanks for mentioning the big M. It seem women don't mention menopause, and at 55 I am searching for answers and guidance. I am is USA, just found your video and love it. Very easy to follow. One love 🇯🇲
You are so welcome!
Excellent luv the salmon dish and the wild rice superb!!
I found my answer! This is great and much needed. Thank you beautiful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing 💕, love your accent when you say raspberries 😊
This was really helpful. Thank you. You are beautiful and amazing.
Thanks for the veg curry and the oatmeal in & out bar recipe. I will have to make it later this week.
i buy organic lemons and limes and spring onions and sweet potatoes. i also have to get dark choc while shopping and I buy the 90% cocoa
Looks so delicious. I need to incorporate more of these wonderful veggies, spices and plant foods into my diet. Post menopausal at 61, total hysterectomy at 41.
New Sub!!! Love your videos! I'm plantbased and would love to build muscle. I would LOVE vídeos on how to calculate macros for plantbased muscle building 🥰💕
Blessings from California 🙌🤗🥰
You caculate plant based macros exactly the same as for meat eaters. 35% protein 35% carbs 30% fat is a good balance for building muscle.
@@MelissaNeill Thank you SO much!!!!🥰🤗🙌🙏
This was a great video Melissa with some great recipes👏👏👏 thank you🙏
I just found your channel. I am 52 on Mon. This was very helpful!! I'm going through & watching all your videos!!! I love weight training but I've just lost motivation. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
I’m so happy for this video. I’m 42, 178lbs trying to get to 135lbs. I’ve got my macros calculated to 200g carbs, 130g pro, 50g fat. It seems quite similar to yours. I’m going to him my basement gym hard and heavy as you suggested. I’m nervous about so many carbs but I’m trusting the theory that I need to fuel my workout and refuel my body after the workout and to not fear carbs as long as I’m hitting the weights hard and heavy. Is this true?
I'm the same weight trying to get to the same weight as you! I did manage to cut 5lbs. It gets hard after 42 doesn't it!?
Thank you Goddess. I have been having issues with belly fat and needed mentoring.
HELLO...love your content. You are amazing✌
Awesome video Melissa 🥰🥰🥰
Just found your channel and really enjoying it.
Bone broth is fantastic and hormone balancing food !
Will attemp these.
I eat bobs red mill gluten free oatmeal a bowl of that has 6 gms of protein. that is plenty for me at breakfast.
Hi Melissa! Lovely video full of great meal ideas! Keep up the great work!
I do like your videos and plans
Love your videos and meal ideas! Portion control is very important for weight loss so really like the way you weigh out the portions. Angela Bartlett, Sensoria Beauty UK
Do you have a eating schedule? Example, do you eat after 7pm?
I want to see more. Cooked with you. Thank you. Delicious
I really enjoyed going shopping with you before making the meals with you.
Definitely love the meal videos, very useful ❤️
I love these videos! Was the some of the cauliflower greens you included in the curry? I’ve never seen that before!!
Just found you and love it and you look amazing this is motivation. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
This channel is exactly what I need. I'm 47 years old and I'm in the process of going from 240 pounds to 140 pounds.
How’s it going for you Dear?
@@maxxinethewoopitcher It's a struggle, but I'm plugging along.
What a nice organic market. Hard to get celeriac sometimes.
What brand of protein powder do you recommend. Please help
Thank you
Can you share the brand of protein powder you use? Thanks
Alot off thanks to you melissa and this vedio🙏🙏🙏 i love it💓💓💓🥰🥰🥰
Glad to have come across your channel ❤️
Which protein powder do you use?
I don’t want soy in my life.
What is a clean substitute?
Hi Melissa. I like your channel and all the information you're sharing. I'm in my 50's too. What I find confusing when do we use calories deficyt... If I have to much fat around my waist what approach should I have? Fat loss so calorie deficyt or strength training... But I understand strength training does not require calorie deficyt.... 😐 I don't know what to start with... Any advice or videos about it?
Ah thought we were about to meet the son! Oh well 😉Oh there he is at the end! Bless.
Do you eat before you workout? Or do you workout fasted? Also what time do you exercise? Thanks
Do whatever you need to do if it helps you remain consistent. What works for others may not work for you. I prefer fasted cardio because I get sick when I put anything on my stomach, but other people need to eat. What works for you? That's the question & that's what you should do. AM or PM workouts don't matter ..... what matters is being consistent.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Love your channel ❤️
Can’t wait to try the salmon. I think I’ll do that tomorrow night
Hi...do I need to bake the protein bars? Or just let them set and eat?
Great recipes I can’t wait to make them ☺️
I am using the loseit app to track my food, this app also breaks down my macros as well as calories intake. The app gives a set amount of calories per day but when you track the workout that has been done it subtracts calories burned. My question is am I suppose to be replaced the calories burned? Thank you for your videos they are truly a great help. Also what protein would you recommend for post menopause?
Yes! I need help, Ty!
I love the video…thank you.🙏🏽Question: What’s good to eat before a morning workout?
Nothing!! Do a fasted workout for maximum fat loss and muscle gain results, then if you can, wait 60-90 minutes after workout before you eat.
Thank you🙂
@@missygee6155 you need some calories and carbs to sustain you during your workout
@@oldman0000 nope, not if you are a fat burner where your body utilizes fat for fuel. If you are a sugar burning than you might. I prefer a fasted workout and get much better results. A meal slows me down. For optimum results the body wants to concentrate on muscle building and fat burning or resting and digesting, not both. I challenge you to try it.
@@missygee6155 you apparently are not familiar with Melissa’a view on eating and working out. Fasting is exactly the opposite of what she recommends for women 40 and over. Check out other videos of hers where she explains why.
Very good 👍 thank you.
Yr meals are fantastic altho Iv never seen black rice b4
These are some delicious meals! Def gotta try these. I would like to know do you have to eat 3 meals per day in order to stay within the right protein range?
Yesssssss
Sorry protein bars how long do you bake them and on what temperature please
Awesome recipes
I LOVE your content!! Thank you!
Are you able to speak more quickly or spend less time getting to your points?
This is not a criticism, but rather, just a request. Oftentimes, I do not have the 15-30 minutes for every video. Thanks!!
Are eggs a decent substitute for protein post work out? I can't tolerate those protein powders, they make me ill, literally.
Ok help me you look amazing
Kefir balances hormones too !
Great stuff! Any plans for a cookbook?
I have tried protein powder in oatmeal and I do not like the taste. I tried vanilla. Is there a brand that's good or a flavor that's neutral that someone can recommend? I like the protein powder in a shake, but in oatmeal it's just not palatable what I've tried.
You can check out the ones I recommend here: www.amazon.com/shop/msmelissaneill/list/1LFDBH0ILH1U7?tag=onamzmeli0277-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_f.
Well in the morning I wake up pretty tired 😴 cause I take anti depressants but I manage to eat healthy it's hard to find things to eat for me to breakfast 🍳 I eat boiled eggs turkey sausage but I get tired of it and fruit I can't eat oatmeal, I also have a sensitive stomach what should I eat for energy cause I have an ankle and back injury?
I love these recipes! I can sub tofu for the salmon easily (I’m vegan) thanks Melissa! ♥️
Hello I am 53 and 273 pounds. I wouldl like to know how to even begin with this weight loss plan? Can you help me?
Wow that looks delicious!
I like it
Does muscle turns into fat or weight gain? Im focus on weight loss now I picked up since hospital
Gd mrg, since fruits have natural sugar. Can you tell me what I can use instead of fruits. I'm prediabetic. I'm 56 now and committed to being health at this stage of my journey. Thank you I'm going to watch your videos to learn right now.
Im not a nutritionist but I think if you workout you can have complex carbs without it spiking your blood sugar.
Have you tried keto?
@@cassandrasan144 it didn’t work for me. I felt weak and light headed. I prefer to work out and eat complex carbs
@@AuntieWanda I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried coconut sugar or dates?
I think you could use inulin or chicory syrup.
Everyone is different. I’m allergic to Oatmeal. I eat fruit by themselves.
What if im whole-food, plant based vegan?
Hi! There are loads of plant-based protein sources like tofu, lentils and more.
Do you eat before you workout?
How are you so intelligent and articulate about health? Are you a doctor?
🙏🧘🏿♀️
Hey Melissa, came across you recently and I'm enjoying your videos and finding the content really useful. I would love to know your thoughts on chemical additives in protein powders and oil sprays. I'm mostly plant based and would like to find a protein powder without chemical sweeteners.