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There's not enough videos on RU-vid about the balanced plate method. Tons of videos about counting calories, keto, low carb, plant-based, WW, etc. I really appreciate videos like this one, because it just makes so much sense, it's sustainable, and it can work in any lifestyle. Thank so much for posting your experiences with your food and weight loss, it's so helpful.
So glad to see an influencer NOT pushing the carnivore diet! 😁 You have a nice well rounded diet, IMO. I eat pretty much the same foods you do, except I don’t eat beef, pork or gluten. I also think it’s important to eat your snacks every day so you don’t feel deprived. And I’m with you on the yogurt, I don’t buy the fat free. I want the fat in my yogurt! And I like to eat nuts or cheese with my fruit too. You reminded me, I need to go back to eating ground flaxseed, for the estrogen. I like it in my yogurt. Great video! 😁
My way of thinking about exercise: I don’t even think of it as exercise when going out for a walk. I go for a nice stroll. 🚶🏽♀️ As I am walking, I love to look at what is around me… the trees, the sky, seeing and hearing the birds singing. It’s a time for me to breathe in fresh air. I like to pray. Sometimes I just like being quiet while I walk, emptying all thoughts and just living in the present. Sometimes I like going and listening to music or an audible book. But mostly, I enjoy being quiet, living in the moment and observing nature. I find I feel refreshed when coming home. And I now look forward to my strolls, weather permitting. I hope this helps you. You have done so much in helping me. Thank you so much for sharing all you are learning. You make a great teacher! 😊❤
"I don't know, I just want it!" 😂😂😂 I can SO relate to that! I have been mindful of what I'm eating since watching these helpful videos, and because it's not a quick -loss approach, it helps to adjust to a healthier lifestyle, I think. It's long-term, it's a lifestyle like you said, and there's definitely an adjustment period! I also have had good results with Leslie Sansone videos. Even 15 minutes helps me, because I honestly don't like exercise! Thank you for doing these videos!
I started walking 10 minutes a day. I got to 6 miles a day. I pulled it back, and go about 2 to 3 miles a day now (you are right, it's cold). Start slow, and do what you can. I started to really enjoy just getting out by myself. Also, I listen to a book while I'm walking. I get so involved in my books I don't realize how far I have gone.
I love this! I don't mind walking in the cold, but I just get so darned comfortable on the couch. I think what you did it tremendous. I remember starting at 30 minutes in my mid 30s and working my way up to one and a half hours. I enjoyed it so much once I got past the "I don't want to today" part. If I skipped it, I felt off.
Hi Cathy! You have been such an inspiration! Because of you, I decided to get with the program and take better care of myself. I have a good amount of wt to lose but your goal is 50 pounds resonated with me. If I can lose 50 and keep it off, that would be a win for me. I started right after you posted about it the first time. I’ve lost 30 pounds and can tell this is something I know I can do. Keep the tips coming! I really enjoy your content! Thanks very much for sharing! You are helping and inspiring more people than you know!
I'm 55 and have lost 25+ pounds and counting. We got this!!! I find what helps me is counting calories and strength training. In fact i lost 8 pounds solely by strength training just using the machines at my gym 2x a week for 6 months. I made no other changes at that time and didn't realize i had lost weight but I've read that increasing your muscle mass increases your basal metabolic rate so you burn more calories even at rest. The real loss started when I adjusted my portion sizes and counted calories. I'm vegetarian but was eating Indian restaurant food twice a week and didn't realize i was inhaling thousands of calories in those meals because some of the dishes are very dense in calories. I learned to make healthier versions at home with less butter and even make pakoras in my air fryer. Ngl they aren't as good as the restaurant ones but like they say "nothing tastes as good as slim feels." A few more pounds and I'll be out of the Obese BMI range. People are starting to notice and I've gone down a clothing size. 🎉
One tip I have for everyone is that air fryers can be used to reduce fat in deep fried stuff. We still get takeout occasionally and I will throw the samosas or fries in our air fryer for a few minutes and then blot with paper towels. A lot of oil comes out. I also limit the portions.
I use the Leslie Sansone "walk" dvds too! She's great! I also have a recumbent bike that I use. I save my favorite RU-vid Channels to watch when Im on it!Wonderful info, Cathy! Thank you! Praying for your stress!
I sooo appreciate you taking the time to share this information. I was just telling my daughter that I am tired of the diet mentality and counting points…just over it. You seem to have a peace of mind, and I want the same! Thank you!
I'm halfway through a library book that pretty much IS your food plan, even down to the portions on the plate: "Finally Full, Finally Slim" by Lisa R. Young. Very easy reading and informative.
This plan is something I can do. Just those first 2 weeks will be hard. I'm starting today, Cathy!🥗. I love getting fresh air everyday. Even when we get snow. So walking is a good way for me to get exercise. Our YMCA has chair yoga, which is less stress on joints that I'm doing. That's fun too.
Thank you so much for sharing this information! I'm ready to start my own weight loss journey with Balanced Plate because of your inspiration. Let's do this!
We have a stationary bike for the days we can't get out and walk. I hop onto it, put a show with some eye candy in it, and the originally planned 30 minutes turns into an hour watching that while I bike. I've also been on an apple kick lately for my snacks, slicing and dividing them out into grab and go containers in the fridge with a stick of string cheese. Staying on plan is so much easier when you plan for it!
Congrats on your weight loss Cathy...You look wonderful...I'm still trying to get motivated to eat better and exercise regularly but am having a hard time...My husband had a stroke 7 months ago and still recovering plus I work full time 12 hr nights...I have little energy and motivation is not there...Im going to retire this year so hoping once I've slowed down with less stress I'll have better coping skills...I'm not giving up yet...You do motivate me...I'm binge watching you this evening and enjoying.😊
I so so appreciate your video. You have no idea how hard it is to find a meal plan with normal foods. the closes i have got is a diabetic plan. I want to eat the foods i like just want to know how to do it and learn how to replace some things i like with other things i like that maybe more healthy. Thank you. I loved loved this video. "Yogurt did not make me fat!" Well said.
Cathy ~ This was so helpful. I appreciate your simple, organized way of explaining your meal plan and tips. I've been exercising with Leslie for years, so now I'll think of you and smile every time I start a dvd. ❤
Lesle's workouts saved my life years ago and since I got back on track last January, I have been doing her workouts. She has an online site that can be joined for 6.99 a month and you get all of her walks. I am subscribed and love the huge amount of walks. I never get bored.
Yes Cathy, you gave a lot of great advice, and you are so personable, I always feel like you're talking directly to me and only me! Thank you as always for your videos. Take care.
I have followed you for some time and have really enjoyed and have found your weight struggle very interesting. I am 61 years old and have battled weight all of my life! I exercise a lot....meaning I walk each day if weather permits (I live in NWO ) and do yoga and have found a great RU-vidr that I follow for strength training etc but my weight will not change. I try to eat low carb, I intermitent fast yet I still do not loose weight. I am so tired of counting calories/macros, etc. I have become very interested in this balanced plate approach. Thank you for this video....very informative and I have taken away alot of info to hopefully to apply to my lifestyle.
Hey Cathy you are doing so great. My husband and i try to visit the Gym 3 days a week and walk around the neighborhood on nice day we enjoy the scenery of the mountains and looking at the pretty yards how everyone decorates their yard, it gives you good ideas and you get to enjoy theirs. Plus you get to say hello to your neighbors which is nice and other days we walk on our little treadmill we just got it at a thrift store. It’s nothing fancy but it works great. We take a break from walking every once in awhile so we have to start over i guess we get lazy and our medical advisor gets on us, we also like to hike which is fun, find a friend you can hike with start small maybe a mile and choose safe, hiking routes. Its very relaxing and good for stress.
If you like sweets, try slicing up some apples, use a little diet crème soda and some cinnamon and cook on the stove or bake. You’ll feel like you ate some apple pie. I toast a few walnuts and sprinkle it on top.
I think it's a good solid common sense approach to eating. If you don't lose for several months, then I would consider using a slighter smaller plate to reduce portion sizes. But this is great considering how restrictive most diets can be.
I found your video so interesting and informative! I grew up on a farm. So, every thing I ate was home grown and healthy. When I retired, I wasn’t as active any longer. And, like you, I am a stress eater. Only. I don’t limit myself to just sweets. I wanted to eat everything and anything! Last January (2023) I hit 207 lbs and I was shocked! I knew I had to do something. So I started Intermittent Fasting and Keto. It did help me loose 32# and so this year I am 32# lighter which I am happy about but I still have 25# to go to my goal weight. And, I am completely bored and so over the Keto thing! I have been scoping out different types of eating. But none jumped out to me as doable. Either because of the types of food and also because of being so restrictive. It is why Keto bored me. I like this Balance Plate idea and I am gonna check out some of your videos and research this a little bit more. Thanks!!
Thank you Cathy for your great advice, encouragement and support. There are so many of us that can’t afford to go to a dietitian and so the plate method has been very helpful. I love the idea of not counting calories but how do we figure out our macros.? Thank you again for your help.
The idea is that you stop counting things. Macros, calories, etc. You just eat half veggies, 1/4 protein and 1/4 healthy carbs. "Eat real food, mostly plants, not too much".
Personally, I would put protein in the biggest portion of the plate and eat in this order: protein, veggies, then carbs. My current addiction is Starburst gummies. I must resist.
I have been inspired by you. I just lost another pound! I have also found a workout session I enjoy and committed to 3x a week😊I am mostly interested in gaining strength and endurance. 😊
This was a great video! Thankyou. I bought an exercise bike from Marketplace for about 20 bucks, and i can exercise indoors when it is cold outside. You don't need expensive equipment to exercise. I just throw on a youtube video, and before you know it time has passed by.
I just wanted to tell you I appreciate you so much. For me, it helps to have these videos about the balanced plate way of eating, because I need it! I need the reminders. And it helps me to see you having success at it -- then I believe I can succeed, too. OH! I wanted to mention Gro with Jo on RU-vid! She's a delightful, fun young woman who recently had her second child and I'm almost 60 but I just LOVE her. She has "walking" videos, too! And some super fun "dance" videos. Give her a look -- I just adore her energy and she makes movement FUN!
Thank you for sharing all these tips Cathy! You look so pretty and slim in this video! Another great walking channel I love on RU-vid is called "Improved Health". Jules makes all kinds of walking videos from 10 min to longer. She also has some strength training videos that even I can do. LOL. 🥰
Okay this is going to sound silly, but look at chair yoga as an alternative to get started. At first I was like "WHAT???" but the movements are easy to do and at least you are moving body parts.....LOL.😁😁 I am not an exercise fan and this makes me laugh as do the movements....LOL Hey, whatever works to get you moving and then swtich to something else.... Just a thought to share.....LOL. Thanks for the video and the helpful food tips!
That is fantastic news!👍 I'm actually interested/doing it myself for exercise because I can't move the way I used to do "regular" yoga....LOL 😄 Best of Luck! @@tinalewis6782
I struggle with getting enough protein, too. (Somehow I get more than enough fiber, but not enough protein unless I focus on it.). Everyone has to do what works for them -- for me -- I found some really good protein powders so when I make a smoothie, I add a scoop or two of protein powder and that adds 20-30 grams of protein to my smoothie. I like Plant Fusion and Orgain (Orgain is at Costco) but the ones I love the most I have to get from the company -- it's called Sprout Living Sunflower Protein or their pumpkin seed protein. They are only sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Nothing else! And delicious!
Thank you for the excellent video and sharing your journey and what’s worked for you. I use a fiesta ware luncheon plate because it has helped me manage my portions.I was able to lose on WW but I am looking for another way to maintain my weight. This may work well. My biggest challenges are having to do a FODMAP elimination/ reintroduction plan and meal planning- I have the time but…ugh.
Hi Cathy, thanks for sharing and explaining balanced plate approach in depth. You look great both your figure and face look so thin!! Congratulations and continued success on your health 👍 ❤
My weakness is coconut, coconut anything-pie, cake, cookies and almond joy. I, like you, don't bring it into the house. If its here, I will eat it, sometimes in one sitting. I've learned to accept this and haven't had anything coconut in years. Continued good luck on your journey.
pushing down feelings does NOT get rid of those feelings. the feelings have to come out SOMEWHERE/SOMETIME....take time at least each week (better if daily) to consider what you are FEELING and FEEL it. sorrow, anger, resentment, regret, loneliness.... take the time to FEEL it. we don't have to "suck it up". we need to feel those feelings so they can FINALLY do their "job", and help us reflect on the past and choose joy in the future. [ i let my self feel the sorrow/anger/self pitying/regrets of a death, and NOW the silly, ridiculous, joyful memories can come visit more often]
I worked with a woman who was very busy and didn't cook and her doctor told her instead of joining a meal delivery plan, she could eat whatever she normally eats for breakfast. Eat a prepared frozen lean cuisine or healthy choice or other low cal. Brand entree with all the fruit she wanted for lunch. And for dinner, another low cal frozen entree and all the vegetables she wanted. She lost a lot of weight and it was easy for her and pretty healthy.
I think the "eat all the vegetables she wanted" probably made up for the lack of fiber in the frozen meals, at least. Higher sodium isn't much of a problem unless you have an existing health condition. Is eating two frozen meals a day ideal? Nope, but if she needed to lose weight for health and if that worked for her -- it could be a good plan for a while. Sometimes we need to do what works immediately, then over time we can find healthier, better ways to eat. I think we need to be careful about being judgmental of others' situations. Until you are that person (and you will never be that person), you really can't know.@@lindyd8837
@@lindyd8837 yes. Very True.... but they're small and you eat a lot of fruit for lunch and lots of vegetables for dinner, so hopefully it would balance out. Maybe not good for low salt eaters....
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I have been eating the balanced plate for about 40 years. It kept me slim prior to menopause but something really went awry with my metabolism at menopause. My husband is super slim and eats the balanced plate .. he loses weight if he doesn't have 4 meals daily. Yes, he is lovely and toasty warm 37-37.2C morning temperature.
When I exercise I use an elliptical….i put a RU-vid video on . I pick one that has the time frame for what I want to do. It keeps my mind off of the “exercise “ mentality and I get to catch up on my videos
Thanks so much. Do you have a special time where food is all thats on your mind. i do. The hours between 55-7 I cant seem to resist anything. ugh. I am working on keeping distracted during that time.
Thanks for the great information Cathy. I like Joe Wicks the Body Coach he has a lot of free videos on you tube which include beginners 15 minute workouts. He is motivating ❤
That’s americas plate too. I’m getting better at stuff because of your advice I need to learn how to meal prep I don’t line to because I feel I’d chsnge my mind and don’t have the space snacks are my weakness. Jenny McClendon has fitness videos for beginners and advanced exercise and indoors ones too you might like her and oh yeah she encourages one to be part of her group stuff but all you have to do is join… that would give you some alternatives besides the Leslie tapes which I like too but get bored with
Flaxseed only has 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber in each tablespoon. You can always eat a slightly larger portion of protein at your meals have maybe have a protein shake or protein bar (like a Built bar) to supplement.
2.8 grams of fiber in 1 tbsp ground flax, low in carbs, but the important part is that it is excellent for heart health. No, not great for protein, but really great! As are chia seeds seeds if you don't have a fatty liver.
