When I first changed to a plant-based diet, I found myself getting thrown off track and giving up prematurely by making it too complicated for myself. One way I made this mistake was with perfectionistic thinking; getting hung up on tiny details that don’t affect the larger picture but might seem like they do at the time. The problem with…
“Buy Organic” and Other Ideas That Are Setting You up to Fail
Lifestyle, Transition Tips, Weight Loss
If you announce to your friends, family, or doctor that you’re eating a high carb, low-fat diet, they may look at you like you’ve suddenly sprouted a third eye and laugh when you say you expect to lose weight this way. Because “Everyone knows you can’t eat carbs and lose weight!” Right? Wrong! So let’s explore some of the basic…
A well stocked plant-based pantry means less headache at meal time, and faster meals. It’s also a great foundation for your healthy diet and weight loss regime, and of course – it’s helpful in an emergency, whether that means you’re snowed in or there’s a global pandemic. And with the onset of COVID-19, I think it’s safe to say most…
With the popularity of documentaries like The Game Changers (2018), Forks Over Knives (2011), and What the Health (2017) you may have heard the term “Whole-Food Plant-Based” recently. Sometimes it’s been shortened to the acronym WFPB as well. But what does it mean exactly, and how is it different from Veganism? Let’s explore what it means to follow a Whole-Food…
Dining out can be difficult and anxiety inducing when you’re starting out on a plant-based diet. If the people you find yourself eating out with don’t share your dietary preferences, it can be even harder. But going out to eat doesn’t have to be daunting. With the right know-how you can find plant-based meal options even when you find yourself…