Weight Loss Hacks that You Can ACTUALLY Do (You WON’T Hate Your Life…)

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  • @AbbeysKitchen
    @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +15

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  • @burnanddiscern
    @burnanddiscern 4 місяці тому +678

    "Al dante" had me rolling, I'm picturing the circles of hell full of perfectly cooked pasta

    • @stephaniebaumlin36
      @stephaniebaumlin36 4 місяці тому +39

      My Italian mom would have been cringing lol. But love the content none the less

    • @annawitter5161
      @annawitter5161 4 місяці тому +25

      Too many chillies would turn pasta into Inferno 😆😆🤣

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +20

      @@annawitter5161 hahaha true

    • @iliketurtles511
      @iliketurtles511 4 місяці тому +43

      Haha it’s where you go when you overcook pasta.

    • @nataliakerbage817
      @nataliakerbage817 4 місяці тому +18

      Al dante's peak.

  • @OOool
    @OOool 3 місяці тому +115

    it might seem dumb, but being in a better place in your life has helped me lose weight more than anything. When I'm not constantly stressed or looking for cheap dopamine hits I can listen to my body, but when I'm stressed for long periods the mental reprieve I get from pizza is worth it...

    • @roseeee9827
      @roseeee9827 2 місяці тому +3

      Yes! I 100% agree. When I’m sad/stressed/ depressed and my body is flushed with cortisol, it doesn’t matter how many little diet tweaks or exercise routines I do, I hold onto weight and often gain weight.

    • @KatelynDombach
      @KatelynDombach Місяць тому +4

      I totally agree if only there were easy hacks for less stress other then winning the lottery....

    • @OOool
      @OOool Місяць тому

      @@KatelynDombach no kidding!

    • @americanashwini
      @americanashwini Місяць тому +5

      I agree, and would add getting enough sleep has been a game changer!!

    • @rebeccaquandt5975
      @rebeccaquandt5975 Місяць тому +1

      Agreed!!

  • @jesssealey6552
    @jesssealey6552 4 місяці тому +180

    Would it be possible for a future video on how to gain lean muscle mass while losing fat? There's so much conflicting information online that its difficult to know what to eat or drink. Thank you.

    • @itzerinn2489
      @itzerinn2489 4 місяці тому +4

      i agreeee

    • @alxndria1
      @alxndria1 4 місяці тому +6

      I would also love some info on this! It’s so hard for me to get enough protein without eating meat all the time. I’m not strictly a vegetarian but I just…. don’t like meat that much.

    • @jesssealey6552
      @jesssealey6552 4 місяці тому +5

      @@alxndria1 Meat is also incredibly expensive in both monetary and calories if you have to get the cheaper cuts that are not lean.

    • @Diana-qp2rw
      @Diana-qp2rw 3 місяці тому +5

      @@alxndria1Personally, I like to eat Greek Yogurt almost daily, but in different ways. With some berries and maple syrup one day, the next as a smoothie (bowl), the next day with granola, and so on. That’s how I easily get in at least 20g of extra protein. It’s also a great dessert if your meal itself isn’t as high in protein as you’d like it to be.

    • @laurel9274
      @laurel9274 3 місяці тому +4

      In the mean time, Layne Norton, Renaissance Periodization, and Jeff Nippard UA-cam channels have really informed science-backed content on body recomp. ❤

  • @raneylee9617
    @raneylee9617 4 місяці тому +122

    Haha I always eat a veggie plate before dinner because I am hungry and don’t want to wait for it to be done to start eating. 😂

  • @celestialcircledance
    @celestialcircledance 4 місяці тому +78

    I know you're not all about weight loss but thanks for meeting some of us where we're at and offering up some good suggestions. A lot of food for thought for sure!

  • @tlhommedieu
    @tlhommedieu 4 місяці тому +150

    i switched from low fat greek yogurt to full fat and I will NEEEVVVEERRR go back

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +10

      agreeed

    • @TaMarAaQ
      @TaMarAaQ 4 місяці тому +11

      I diet for life but I'll never switch to low fat yogurt! It's just so gross and unsatisfying for me, I love greek and turkish yogurt

    • @rachaelerin1
      @rachaelerin1 4 місяці тому +5

      Girl, next step is to make your own yogurt! You can do it in a Dutch oven or a crockpot. It’s not hard at all and it is SO GDAMN GOOD! I use the recipe on the daring gourmet and mannnn. It’s literally just milk but tastes like dessert.

    • @TaMarAaQ
      @TaMarAaQ 4 місяці тому +1

      @@rachaelerin1 Do you have a link to the recipe maybe? I'm interested :)

    • @rachaelerin1
      @rachaelerin1 4 місяці тому

      @@TaMarAaQ enjoy! I use flour sack cloth instead of cheesecloth because then I can wash and reuse it but whatever works for you is what you should go with!

  • @rachelbudd110
    @rachelbudd110 4 місяці тому +123

    I like adding cauliflower rice to my regular white rice. I could never make the switch to brown rice because I just hated the flavor, and couldn't fully switch to cauliflower because I hated the texture. This has been a great compromise.

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +7

      love this!!

    • @melaniemason9515
      @melaniemason9515 4 місяці тому

      Yesss I love doing this too!

    • @tahinaschwegler8112
      @tahinaschwegler8112 3 місяці тому

      📝

    • @toniroth8703
      @toniroth8703 3 місяці тому

      Yooooo, imma need to try that. I love white rice too much to fully give it up. We had a potluck at work one year and someone brought in cauliflower mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. It took me a hot min to figure out why the texture was off. The flavor was great tho!

    • @inadobinda1166
      @inadobinda1166 Місяць тому

      Nice! I am adding edamame or grean peas to my pasta and eat less of it while still enjoying the sauce

  • @alliemay6076
    @alliemay6076 4 місяці тому +39

    I used to hate breakfast, and slowly I started convincing myself to have toast first before coffee (just because coffee fills me up, then I had no interest in eating) but now I’ve gotten to a point where I enjoy having eggs a few times a week (with toast and some kind of fruit, and maybe even nut butter) or I’ll have a yogurt bowl with fruit nuts and seeds. I still have my coffee, I just wait until I’m at least half done breakfast. Since I started this routine, I’ve lost 10 lbs! I haven’t changed anything else in my diet, just that. I have so much more energy now

    • @khadijahgabiola
      @khadijahgabiola 4 місяці тому +7

      Dude yes! I went through the same process of forcing myself to be a breakfast person. Then I randomly stopped eating breakfast to try to lower my caloric intake and I actually gained 10 pounds and was tired every single day. As corny as it sounds, breakfast is everything.

    • @cozwhynot2day
      @cozwhynot2day 4 місяці тому +2

      You should try some South Indian breakfast recipes like Idli, dosa, Upma, etc. They’re a bit carb heavy but there are some recipes which use sub more protein rich ingredients. I prefer savoury’s breakfast over sweet ones.😊

  • @sunie7795
    @sunie7795 3 місяці тому +10

    Freezing baked goods! Why have I never thought of this 🤯 my son wants brownies every now n then so I make em n then he's good while I feel the need to get rid of it in my belly, freezing the leftovers is genius

    • @toniroth8703
      @toniroth8703 3 місяці тому +1

      This is definitely the best idea, my grandma would do this for cookies and cake so she wouldn’t have to always bake more. I never knew she’d also probably have this in mind.

    • @kgrobinson007
      @kgrobinson007 Місяць тому +1

      When I actually have the motivation to make cookies, I’ll actually freeze some of the dough in balls. This way I can get one or two balls of dough out when I’m craving fresh baked cookies rather than going through the whole process of making a full batch then having cookies around for days. It’s also a great gift idea around the holidays if you know someone likes a particular recipe you have.

  • @laurel9274
    @laurel9274 3 місяці тому +6

    Awesome! I have been on this side of the internet for YEARS now and have NEVER heard some of these practical applications of the usual “limit oil” or “eat mindfully”, thank you for sharing these!!! ❤

  • @kristengilliam-coomber8457
    @kristengilliam-coomber8457 4 місяці тому +8

    Have you made a video on your ADHD? I am an adult who discovered I have ADHD later in life and I am finding it more and more challenging on the daily. My biggest issue is the feeling of being overwhelmed and jumping from one task to the next because I simply can’t focus on one until it is finished because I need to get everything else done. My sleep has been greatly affected too. I would love to hear your take on your experience on ADHD as you mention in previous videos that medication has helped stop the noise in your head. I am very scared to start medication but feel like it could be life changing. Love your very candid, honest approach to life, diet and well being! Thanks for all your do!❤

  • @bertalippert
    @bertalippert 4 місяці тому +27

    8:44 This! I think this is why I prefer the Mediterranean Diet. Protein is definitely important, and I make sure to eat enough protein being over 50. But I notice a difference when I don’t have enough healthy fats and the Mediterranean Diest makes that easier for me to incorporate them into my diet.

  • @daniela1798ds
    @daniela1798ds 4 місяці тому +14

    Loved this! Would also love to see more content on lowering insulin resistance PCOS using food ♡

  • @rlatiola
    @rlatiola 4 місяці тому +25

    My main goal hasn't been to lose weight but to manage slightly high blood sugar - but the side effect has been to lose 10 lbs "without trying". I've incorporated things that you've mentioned in other videos like eating veggies first, dressing up naked carbs, adding more lean protein, and freezing my bread.

  • @audreybringgold6217
    @audreybringgold6217 4 місяці тому +11

    I'm such a snacker while I cook, I'm totally doing the veggie plate thing.

  • @audreybringgold6217
    @audreybringgold6217 4 місяці тому +8

    I love this series. I feel like im learning what healthy eating actually is.

  • @nelee.1320
    @nelee.1320 4 місяці тому +6

    Eating or drinking protein in the morning reallly works for me. The hunger is lower the whole day. Love your videos!❤

  • @sweetdreamz_jpg
    @sweetdreamz_jpg 3 місяці тому +3

    these were such unique and interesting tips, thank you so much for sharing!! A lot of the weight loss tips I see are just variations of "eat lower calorie foods" and I absolutely love how these were so actionable and evidence-based

  • @carolinelapano4615
    @carolinelapano4615 4 місяці тому +145

    Mustard is better than mayo and that’s a hill I’m willing to die on 😂

    • @robertamandab7932
      @robertamandab7932 4 місяці тому +20

      If you okay dying alone on that hill then fine, 😂

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +5

      1000000000000%

    • @Fraangipani
      @Fraangipani 4 місяці тому +5

      I'm on that hill with you! Trader joes white wine dijon mustard is amazing

    • @rocklesson86
      @rocklesson86 4 місяці тому +2

      I love mustard. 😊

    • @sainsworth42
      @sainsworth42 4 місяці тому +1

      absolutely. mustard is LIFE.

  • @sarahhenderson1932
    @sarahhenderson1932 4 місяці тому +4

    I love your tips Abby! Thank you.
    I would really like to see a video on tips to lower cholesterol with food. The only thing I ever read is to eat oatmeal. I know you have to have better ideas.

  • @lilam1447
    @lilam1447 4 місяці тому +6

    I love your top, and those colors look really flattering on you.❤

  • @lynemachabee8776
    @lynemachabee8776 2 місяці тому +1

    Just found you. Very refreshing to hear advices that are not about restrictions, made for real life and people! Trick about thicker not skinny, I’m going to remember!

  • @StormReads
    @StormReads 4 місяці тому +4

    I really like watching your content, I am trying to set my mind straight but with so much info on the Internet it's hard. I am 325 pounds and my body just hurts. I have tried just about every diet and do well for a while then fall off so I am going to try some of these little changes! Thanks!

  • @coppperbooom
    @coppperbooom 4 місяці тому +65

    It seems like if other people did some of these things in a "what I eat in a day", they would be critiqued on them. The line between trying to lose weight and disordered eating is quite thin.

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +32

      it absolutely can be. and that's why intention is key. are you applying some of these gentle tweaks from a place of self care or self restriction? Thats why i say, not all of which would be right for everyone. For example, if you love mayo, dont do the mustard hack. just as i said! take what works for you and leave the rest

    • @davidfos
      @davidfos 4 місяці тому +5

      @@AbbeysKitchen Thank you for calling this out. I like to take a moment to remind myself why I am trying to eat healthier and select foods that work for my body - so it can perform its best and so I have energy. When we set the right intention, it emphasizes the positive aspect of the changes. Love your content!

    • @psycherevivedby
      @psycherevivedby 3 місяці тому +2

      Come on, you know it’s the intention that makes the difference.

    • @coppperbooom
      @coppperbooom 2 місяці тому +1

      @@psycherevivedby yeah which isn't the most easily detectible from an online persona

  • @SincerelyLASMR
    @SincerelyLASMR 4 місяці тому +13

    Another hack is sharing with someone (partner, sibling, parent, etc.) This means you get to eat more of the foods you love without feeling like you can't have certain things. My husband and I will eat half of a single item (especially dessert) and this means you only consume half the calories, sugar and fat and you can't be tempted to finish the whole thing because there is none left! We do this with things like Crumbl cookies, sit down restaurant desserts and candy! Yesterday we split a regular bag of peanut M&Ms and that meant there were only 125 calories per person and they do have a small amount of protein and fiber vs some other types of candy :) Not too bad!

  • @areyoutho
    @areyoutho 4 місяці тому +4

    I love that Abbey is so considered to her audience ❤

  • @babygurl6962
    @babygurl6962 4 місяці тому +4

    the veggie plate snack while cooking dinner is such a good tip!

  • @darksmiley5081
    @darksmiley5081 4 місяці тому +18

    Can you make a video one day about how to eat healthy as a picky eater? I struggle with most foods because I have pretty bad sensory issues... The texture of most foods is the reason I don't eat them. I can't eat anything mashed or as puree, I only eat a few veggies and of those I either only eat them raw OR cooked, I eat like... three types of fruit.... I don't like so many foods that it's actually insane I haven't developed any severe health issues yet. And every time I google "how to eat healthy as a picky eater" it only shows me results for parents who want to raise someone who is not a picky eater.... So any help would be appreciated honestly. I'm kinda losing my mind because I realized how unhealthy it is for me to always eat literally the same things, and I'm tired of keeping my calorie intake up with chips and chocolate because I just can't eat enough non processed food.

    • @Chelseyandfam
      @Chelseyandfam 4 місяці тому +8

      Even though you are an adult can you try some of the strategies for parents of picky eaters? I’m thinking of food chaining in particular

    • @Raven74408
      @Raven74408 4 місяці тому +9

      A dietician will often apply the same strategies to picky adults that they use for picky kids. Don't be put off by the advice just because it's usually intended for kids. You can apply it to yourself. If you have insurance and it will cover seeing a dietician, I highly recommend doing so. They can help you come up with a plan of action that's unique to your needs.

    • @Diana-qp2rw
      @Diana-qp2rw 3 місяці тому

      What about “sneaking in” grated veggies in things like tomato sauce if you eat that? However, your struggle sounds like it might be a good idea to find a dietician that can help you.

  • @haleysmith6208
    @haleysmith6208 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the pre dinner veggie plate idea! I eat lunch at noon and don’t get home until about 6pm or later. The second I get home I start snacking. So I brought a veggie plate to eat on my way home. I pair it with a serving of hummus which bumps up the calories but keeps me full and satisfied until dinner!

  • @dancerlc47
    @dancerlc47 4 місяці тому +10

    Omg first comment! Love u sm Abbey! I always watch your videos while im eating my lunch or doing the dishes hahah, you help me stay inspired!!!

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi! Thanks for making me part of your routine🥰

  • @ALifeofLearning
    @ALifeofLearning Місяць тому +1

    I had hight expectations for this videos but you really blew it out of the park. Best science based weight loss video I've ever seen ❤❤❤❤

  • @jessicak6226
    @jessicak6226 3 місяці тому +4

    Love the abundance mindset!!

  • @catharsisgaze4894
    @catharsisgaze4894 10 днів тому

    As weird as it maybe I love that you acknowledge that the tips may not work for everyone or be triggering!
    I had fitness coaches in the past who were pretty convinced they know everything and then resorted to mean fatshaming when I ended up not dropping weight every single week (but irregularly!) when they've probably never been overweight one day in their life.
    Your supportive stance alone makes such a difference!

  • @sophieodenthal1521
    @sophieodenthal1521 4 місяці тому +10

    Your videos are so good Abbey! Could you possibly do a video on the Auto-Immune Protocol? There is an influencer/content creator currently going big on instagram on it and I'd find it interesting to get your take on the protocol!

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому

      Which influencer?

    • @sophieodenthal1521
      @sophieodenthal1521 4 місяці тому

      @@AbbeysKitchen theendospectrum / Sophie Richards

    • @gingermeeks4796
      @gingermeeks4796 4 місяці тому

      Ooh yes please 🙏🏻 I would be super interested in this!!

  • @alleysouza7200
    @alleysouza7200 Місяць тому +1

    I saw a video recently where the person blended a medium boiled egg with some olive oil, lime juice and some seasoning until smooth and creamy as a type of mayo. I haven’t tried yet but since mayo is pretty much egg and oil, I can see how this could work a treat and be quite health

  • @rachelthome165
    @rachelthome165 4 місяці тому +3

    I am not a mayo girlie either - I swapped it out for half an avocado mashed up in tuna salad and it is SO good.

  • @ktxx22
    @ktxx22 4 місяці тому +4

    The Greek yogurt tip on tuna salad is one I’m definitely gonna try out. I don’t mind a little Mayo in it but it always feels so excessive when I am making tuna salad for one

  • @melissazabower339
    @melissazabower339 3 місяці тому +1

    I really appreciate that you allow us to choose what is right for us rather than "you must do this to lose weight". Thanks
    Can you give more ideas for using vinegar? I grew up in Pennsylvania Dutch country -- vinegar and sugar in combination in everything! And I detest vinegar. But if I can find a way to make it palatable I'm willing to try it. 😊

  • @DJStellaa
    @DJStellaa 4 місяці тому +6

    the vinegar thing is so funny. I have been losing some kgs and my body automatically craves either added vinegar or things like pickles!!

  • @Okstatechick
    @Okstatechick 2 місяці тому

    I just discovered you and you are so realistic!!! I love it because I feel like we are all bombarded by "influencers" showing the latest diet hacks that aren't realistic to keep up long term. Thank you!

  • @lavenderoh
    @lavenderoh 4 місяці тому +4

    This was helpful, especially the veggies before dinner. Will definitely do this!

  • @Esthie229
    @Esthie229 3 місяці тому +2

    10:26 this is literally what Glucose Goddess says (also the vinegar tip) but you were negative in the video you did on her

  • @dielizzy-ts2rv
    @dielizzy-ts2rv 28 днів тому

    I have a different thunfish salad recipe: thuna + yoghurt + a little milk + fresh curcumber + a little sweetcorn + pepper. Especially with a curcumber this is tasty

  • @robertamandab7932
    @robertamandab7932 4 місяці тому +27

    I like mayo and mustard in tuna salad. Also, boiled eggs , dill pickle relish and diced apples. I'm telling you the apples are a game changer. Garnish with smoked paprika. Its delish! Oh, I forgot lemon juice and salt and pepper!

    • @riannonadams4154
      @riannonadams4154 4 місяці тому +2

      I feel so redeemed lol my family has been making tuna salad with mayo, mustard, a good sharp cheese, and green apples for ages now and I always get confused stares when I get to the apples part of the recipe 😂 but it's SO GOOD. When I make it for myself I'll have a few big crackers and slice up the rest of the apple that's left and use that as a vehicle for the tuna ✨ so crunchy, so good.

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому

      that sounds delicious!!

    • @pencileraser99
      @pencileraser99 4 місяці тому +1

      Does it matter the type of apples? This sounds delicious!

    • @traciestricklin5802
      @traciestricklin5802 4 місяці тому +1

      Throw some finely chopped nuts in there too. It’s delish!

    • @teresalatiolais8477
      @teresalatiolais8477 4 місяці тому +2

      I love to use Greek yogurt for tuna salad or chicken salad

  • @barannk5739
    @barannk5739 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello Abbey! Not sure how I found you but this video made me subscribe! Thank you for the wonderful tips. I can definitely use at least a handful of them. I appreciate your no BS approach to information!

  • @IshakBoucenna-xb8vu
    @IshakBoucenna-xb8vu 4 місяці тому +5

    The Queen is back❤❤❤ Luv u Abbey ❤

  • @MegaQueenSerenity
    @MegaQueenSerenity Місяць тому

    LOVE the lentils with ground meat hack. My husband will not touch lentils but he did not notice them all in my recent shepherds pie and chilli 😂

  • @m.gillett7655
    @m.gillett7655 Місяць тому

    Great ideas! I will give the veggies before meal a try, I am sooo hungry when I come home.

  • @blendedchaitea645
    @blendedchaitea645 4 місяці тому +25

    The idea of a warm tomato and spinach smoothie before each meal is simultaneously intriguing and repulsive... better call it soup! 😹

    • @kayo5291
      @kayo5291 3 місяці тому

      I know, ugh, I'm not a fan of the pureed soups.

  • @TheNutmegStitcher
    @TheNutmegStitcher 3 місяці тому +1

    Never thought about increasing surface area to reduce oil. Nice!

    • @kayo5291
      @kayo5291 3 місяці тому

      It's actually decreasing surface area, if you cut your food larger.

  • @oxyblaustrumpf
    @oxyblaustrumpf Місяць тому

    Great suggestion to order first in restaurants! Thank you

  • @jax426nd
    @jax426nd 2 місяці тому +1

    3:41 Funny story... Cavendish fries are made where I live and yet there is not a single store that stocks them. Last I checked, they also stopped letting people buy direct from the plant. It makes me sooooo sad because their fries are the best!

  • @Leo-mr1qz
    @Leo-mr1qz 4 місяці тому +12

    "There's nothing worse than not having enough sweets." ❤
    I come from an Irish Catholic background, where I have a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins. The one thing that I learned from my German/Irish grandmother was to have enough dessert for leftovers. No one wants to watch a brawl to break out between (adult) siblings, with their Irish whiskey and chocolate fudge cake in hand, because their wasn't enough cake. 🍀🍰☕️

  • @pinktanukiii
    @pinktanukiii 4 місяці тому +5

    could u post links to the papers u cite as well next time

  • @toniroth8703
    @toniroth8703 3 місяці тому

    My husband will buy the individualized chips to help with portion control, he does this for anything that comes individually packaged in single servings. I’ve lived and visited East Asia and one thing I picked up from China was leaving the last bite of food on my plate. This is rooted in a philosophy of “sharing” for lack of a better term because people want their friends and family to have the last piece of whatever food is on the table. It can also signal of sorts that one is full (compared to an empty plate). I don’t always do this one because it’s not always feasible but, it does help with mindful eating.

  • @sassygonzales7432
    @sassygonzales7432 4 місяці тому +4

    TOTALLY can relate to touching Mayo 😵‍💫🤢 ! I don’t mind it in my tuna or egg salad but I can not for the life of me touch it or scoop it out of the jar. * hummus in replace of Mayo in tuna salad is delicious 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @rocklesson86
      @rocklesson86 4 місяці тому

      I have been using yogurt in my tuna instead of mayonnaise for years.

  • @susanollington5257
    @susanollington5257 28 днів тому

    Hi all, just thought I’d give my own tip! I eat breakfast later (10-11am) and skip lunch - I worked out that if I put enough protein in my breakfast then have a small healthy snack in the afternoon (generally an apple) I actually just don’t get hungry until dinner. I used to feel this pressure to eat lunch even when I wasn’t hungry and now I just don’t :)

  • @prinniapuff
    @prinniapuff 3 місяці тому

    These are great! A bit different from what I usually see for weight loss tips. I like hearing some things that are more about the method than about switching out foods entirely - cooking habits can definitely add up in either direction.

  • @ArykahLuzi
    @ArykahLuzi 4 місяці тому +2

    Similar to the mayo tip, I prefer creamy dressing in my salads, but find that Ranch doesnt spread as much as I'd like. I started adding plain full fat greek yogurt with a little bit of ranch and spices (salt, pepper, dill, etc.) Seems to increase the satiety (protein) and the yogurt spreads so much further!
    I'd like to try this with one of those powdered ranch seasoning, but havent tried it yet.

    • @luxuryedition78
      @luxuryedition78 15 днів тому

      Thanks a ton! Excellent and inspirational idea! Love to try that one of these days!

  • @kristinl6161
    @kristinl6161 3 місяці тому +1

    So many of these tips were mind blowing! Thanks for so many great NEW tips/ info:)

  • @amritagill1680
    @amritagill1680 2 місяці тому

    Incredible hack about the veggies. I will try this. Also the candy one too. More of this!!!!

  • @sharmilan8995
    @sharmilan8995 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for making your videos a safe place to discuss weight loss hacks. All of which were great!

  • @Doktracy
    @Doktracy Місяць тому

    I love adding yogurt,avocado and/or mustard to my tuna,egg salad or potato salad. It actually tastes better than straight mayonnaise to me.

  • @sherrymiller3527
    @sherrymiller3527 Місяць тому

    Could you put the links or references (where we can find this information to read it on our own) in the description to all those studies you mentioned & showed during this video? Thank you.😊📈📝

  • @kims1310
    @kims1310 Місяць тому

    For a mayo substitute, I use mashed avocado on sandwiches and a small amount of olive oil in tuna or chicken salads. I figure olive oil and avocado are far healthier fats than mayo, and they're delicious!!

  • @ArionaShyan
    @ArionaShyan 4 місяці тому +2

    I love adding cottage cheese with my mayo to my egg or tuna salad. I love to add in more protein where I can 💪🏼 lol

  • @juliarobert
    @juliarobert 3 місяці тому

    This was GREAT!!! Thank you so much! None of these hacks were overly obvious to me. Very helpful

  • @dianehutchinson8661
    @dianehutchinson8661 Місяць тому

    Veggies before the meal. I used to teach in an early headscart classroom. They budget 1.5 tenders for a two year old (rounded up to two whole tenders/ea). But parents often prefer the 6 or 8 pack at fast food and give their kids the whole box. So these kids would cry and not eat their veggies because they wanted to eat more chicken. We started giving them their plate without the chicken at the start. We had to go around the table to serve so this worked. After they had started eating, we could then give them tenders as they had anyway eaten their veggies or fruit, and had a hunk of their roll. Filling up with the other items first meant they were hair with the two tenders.

  • @abigailadditon
    @abigailadditon 3 місяці тому

    I love these tips! I will say with the candy one though, if your like me and candy wrappers make you feel guilty (which in turn may make you want to eat more) I get the same benefit of mindful eating by buying the full size chocolate bars that have squares. This allows me to have a conscious reminder of how much I've eaten, without feeling bad because "ugg, so many wrappers". Which you shouldn't feel bad about, but I certainly do sometimes. And this helps me. I don't know how to apply this to other candy, lol but I hope that helps somebody.

  • @LeilaGraham
    @LeilaGraham 4 місяці тому +2

    love all this info, and your content and sass, always!!

  • @walterco7701
    @walterco7701 4 місяці тому +30

    The candy one made me LOL, because I literally eat twice as much if they're bite sized. I can't monitor at all. Candy bowl at work - always grab a piece. I have a regular sized bar of chocolate in my cupboard I only eat on Saturdays, two squares at a time. I love to run counter to logic.

    • @iniyama
      @iniyama 4 місяці тому +1

      same, i'll eat a whole bag of these little kinder eggs (schokobons) in one sitting but a bar of chocolate can easily last me a month (with both being around 200g)

    • @Diana-qp2rw
      @Diana-qp2rw 3 місяці тому +3

      Same, I can’t stop eating small candy, but I usually eat a reasonable amount of the regular sized stuff.
      I feel like my brain just thinks “they’re so small, it’s basically nothing” every single time a grab a new piece of candy. When I have a whole bar of chocolate, though, my brain immediately knows that one whole bar is just too much to eat at once, so I’m fine with just eating a piece of it when I really want to. But it also helps that I only buy high quality chocolate bars, so I appreciate it more when I eat it than I would appreciate mini Reese’s or mini Snickers (which are also more addictive).

  • @alayna9207
    @alayna9207 Місяць тому

    I have never thought about a veggie plate before dinner. I don’t normally eat while I cook but I do over cook/eat if I’m tooo hungry

  • @hey-hi-hello
    @hey-hi-hello 3 місяці тому

    I am definitely going to try the lentils! All great ideas. I work from home and have exclusively worked from home sitting 8 hrs a day and not being as active, eating carb loaded and more fatty foods so I’m focusing on building muscle and making better food choices.
    I recently bought some tunas which is a Mexican cactus fruit and it has hard seeds that you don’t swallow. The fruit takes a while to eat because you suck on it and spit out the seeds. eating a few of those is more of a lengthy task and takes away from my urge to open the pantry and start snacking on random things that are easy to just chomp and swallow like chips or marshmallows.

  • @maries1378
    @maries1378 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for this brilliant advice ❤

  • @TheNomadicSunny
    @TheNomadicSunny 4 місяці тому

    as someone who went through BED, weight loss and low fat swaps have been great.

  • @heatherframpton9693
    @heatherframpton9693 4 місяці тому +4

    Thanks, Abbey. Interesting content...😊

  • @AdriaK
    @AdriaK 3 місяці тому +1

    FYI some of the tips you gave, the behavioral ones such as using smaller plates, came out of discredited research from Brian Wansink. A shockingly large number of his papers have been retracted. Cornell determined that he had committed scientific misconduct and basically fired him. So some of the "healthy" habits that we all picked up over the past 20 years are, well, useless. You may want to revisit your sources so you can identify the ones that came from his research and are not based on legitimate science. (Aside: it's frustrating because I had incorporated so many of these small changes into my life and they're all garbage. I bought his book "Mindless Eating" and "Slim by Design" and I'm having to reconsider so many things that I now do habitually!)

  • @HPgirl1992
    @HPgirl1992 4 місяці тому +1

    Ordered LMNT! Love your outfit, really suits your eyes!

  • @sydneygambrel5800
    @sydneygambrel5800 4 місяці тому +1

    Love this and have used a few of these too!

  • @ConstantiaVerted
    @ConstantiaVerted 4 місяці тому +1

    You could get the squeezy bottles of mayonnaise. That way you can have it without any risk of touching it at all.

  • @lilypink3614
    @lilypink3614 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Abby! I recently was binge watching some of your old videos & I remember watching one that you were trying on some new clothes you had just got. But I cannot find that video again! I've rewatched your old videos for hours & hours & find it! The clothes were simple & feminine but very cute! They were just my style too! I wanted to see what the website was that you ordered them from! Plz Plz point me in the direction of this video! I'd very much appreciate it!! Thanks in advance!

  • @sasakikenske
    @sasakikenske Місяць тому

    So colored plates also help with senior care, as food is easier to see if youre vision impaired, and it can stimulate the appetite of thoses with mid or late dementia, as they're more likely to recognize the food as food, instead of objects. I've heard colored plates refered to as fiestaware.

  • @livics610
    @livics610 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for this, Abbey! I didn't know all of the tips, very helpful like always ❤

  • @78cheerio
    @78cheerio 2 місяці тому

    My tip…I get tired of protein shakes. They are just too sweet. Ice helps, but I also bought instant coffee crystals. I put a tablespoon in a shake. It cuts the sweet down and goes well with chocolate or vanilla shake. I bought decaf crystals so I can use more.

  • @cheese7119
    @cheese7119 4 місяці тому +18

    17:23 that's the saddest piece of cake I've ever seen.

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +5

      each to their own! sometimes I have a bigger piece, sometimes a bite is just what I want

    • @karlamarx5954
      @karlamarx5954 4 місяці тому +2

      Why would you come here to just be a negative nancy??? Maybe it is to YOU, but clearly thats what works for HER. and food shaming? Tsk tsk

    • @bioodboner
      @bioodboner 4 місяці тому

      ​@@karlamarx5954 it's because her audience is mainly people with eating disorders and she claims to be "recovered" yet does this

  • @erinbickler2237
    @erinbickler2237 4 місяці тому +3

    You're fabulous Abbey! You create so much positivity!

  • @leonore3349
    @leonore3349 4 місяці тому +36

    That's one thin slice of cake.

    • @ahhhlindsanityyy
      @ahhhlindsanityyy 4 місяці тому +2

      That's what I also thought at first, but it is three layers and you were to add the three into one it's a regular size slice of a single layer cake, plus icing, which I think is reasonable.
      ...though I could absolutely eat more than that 😅

    • @_oaktree_
      @_oaktree_ 4 місяці тому +4

      Looks fine to me. But if you want more cake than that, no one is stopping you.

    • @Katepwe
      @Katepwe 4 місяці тому +2

      Looks about right for me. I might top it with some vanilla Greek or skyr yogurt (Siggis is really good) and some chopped dry roasted almonds.

    • @heatheraggus7501
      @heatheraggus7501 4 місяці тому

      ​@Katepwne nooooo

  • @stellacalder5023
    @stellacalder5023 3 місяці тому

    My favorite swap: I like to bake smaller potatoes because I think Russet potatoes aren't big enough for two or three full servings but are always too big for one and smaller potatoes usually have a better texture. (I sometimes also bake half a sweet potato, just put a little oil on it and put it cut side-down on a parchment-covered baking sheet.)
    Yukon gold potatoes are my favorite for baking whole: 350 F for 80ish minutes for 4-7 oz potatoes, just wash, dry, and poke holes first. They're really soft and creamy when baked slowly like this, so I can add less butter and get the same effect. The skins are thinner than those on Russet potatoes and almost disappear into the potato when cut up, so I actually like potato skins this way.
    A small baked potato, half a can of chili beans, and some leftover rotisserie chicken all poured hot over spinach with Japanese BBQ sauce drizzled over the top was my lunch today.

  • @karriemb4184
    @karriemb4184 3 місяці тому

    Love ! Love! using lentils!! With meals …. I add them to almost everything I can !! That and quinoa!!!!!

  • @tay6410
    @tay6410 2 місяці тому

    I had no idea how hi cal mayo is until recently. I made tuna salad recently and realized I was out of mayo. Subbed in avocado and a little vinegar and (Trader Joe’s pickle flavor) mustard instead and realized I enjoyed how it tastes and made me feel so I haven’t felt the need to repurchase mayo since.

  • @inadobinda1166
    @inadobinda1166 Місяць тому

    I will definitely try fixing myself a plate of veggies during cooking.

  • @Rs176988
    @Rs176988 4 місяці тому

    The veggie plate before dinner is such a great idea!!

  • @ud5n
    @ud5n 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello! Could you do a video on the nut milks? I've seen a lot about it and just wondering what your take is.
    Also what about healthy salad dressing alternatives? I'm a ranch dressing lover (which I think has really hindered weight loss for me) but all of the other dressings at the store I find tend to have the same calorie count/fat content (and a lot of them don't taste good).

    • @nixi-bixi
      @nixi-bixi 3 місяці тому +1

      Put powdered ranch seasoning into yoghurt/ greek yoghurt, bumps the protein content and less calories than mayo

  • @sixtylimes
    @sixtylimes 4 місяці тому +3

    al Dante's inferno

  • @mscandyclash
    @mscandyclash 3 місяці тому

    My partner and I definitely play off of each others "follow the leader mentality" and play into each others worse impulses haha

  • @clt8200
    @clt8200 3 місяці тому

    Been watching you for years ❤love what ya do!

  • @ge8066
    @ge8066 3 місяці тому

    I'm happy to report that I already do some of these, like the raw veggie plate while cooking dinner and the using less mayo in my tuna. It's also great with a small amount of dried cranberries. :-))

  • @dawnt5587
    @dawnt5587 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the blouse. It’s a 10/10.

  • @averymcdaniel2139
    @averymcdaniel2139 4 місяці тому +2

    Love your videos Abbey!

    • @AbbeysKitchen
      @AbbeysKitchen  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Avery!! hope you find these tips helpful