Lean With Plants

There is a massive misconception about the role of exercise in losing weight.Most Americans believe that lack of exercise rather than diet is the biggest contribution to the obesity epidemic.In reality, exercise plays a minor role in weight loss for the simple fact that it accounts for SO LITTLE of our calorie burn.Running for 2 hours might burn 1000 calories, which could be consumed in 5 minutes if you've got the right type of vegan ice cream!!In this episode I talk about the 3 main reasons that exercise doesn't help you lose weight, but what to do instead.📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠If you liked this episode, subscribe!You can also reach me on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Website:www.chelseamae.com

Ever been absolutely confused as to why vegan influencers are so slim and #goals eating brownies and 1000 calorie smoothies???Yeah me too.... or rather I was so confused as to why me eating like them didn't produce the same six-pack abs.There are a few good reasons these guys look like they do, and why no matter how many YouTube videos you watch you can't look the same!!In this episode we'll go over how it's possible, and also why you aren't looking as slim as you want to, PLUS what to actually DO about it. I'll share my action tips for how to actually start losing weight on a plant-based diet and getting rid of that excess fat WHILE eating a ton of delicious food.You don't have to stay confused!!📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠If you like this episode, please take a couple of seconds to write me a review (come on, it really helps your girl out here.)Also, let's hang out on Instagram!!https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Also, check out my website:www.chelseamae.com

While trying to lose weight one of the hardest things is staying motivated.Anyone can do a diet for 3 days or a week, but can you keep doing it for LIFE?How do you keep motivated when you don't see quick results or when you DO see results and then start to get complacent and go backward again!!?In this episode, I talk about the mindset shifts you need to make to keep motivated over the LONG HAUL and some important action steps to help keep you on the path, and proven methods that keep you accountable EVEN when motivation doesn't stick around.📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠If you liked this episode, please leave me a review or rate the podcast, OR connect with me on Instagram!!I'd love to get to know you better.Instagram:www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullenWebsite:www.chelseamae.com

Are you stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage?Binging, restricting, overeating, rinse and repeat?If you're feeling like you just can't get out of this cycle and want to take steps to start getting some freedom and feeling in control of your journey again, listen to this episode!!Just a warning, I say dude way too much.Here are the three main reasons you're stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, and WHAT to do to get out of it.📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠If you liked this episode, please leave me a review, it's a way of giving back and means so much to me!!Also please reach out!You can follow me on Instagram:chelseamaecullenWant to really get in control again and start losing weight FOR GOOD on a plant-based diet? Check out the Lean with Plants membership!!www.chelseamae.com

As this podcast goes to air we are in the midst of Corona virus crisis.In my little home country New Zealand I'm entering week 2 of complete nation wide lockdown.Worldwide people are panicking stressing the frick out!!So even though you might be stuck at home, or dealing with some other personal crisis, should you be trying to lose weight? Should you EVER priorities weight loss when life is stressful and you're dealing with daily overwhelm and hopelessness??I'm sharing my story of how weight loss played a big role in helping me get out of depression and how to change your mindset from victim to victor in the midst of stress.Plus if you are overwhelmed and don't have any clue where to begin to lose weight, here are my top 3 easy lifestyle changes you can implement NOW to start dropping the pounds and that will help you quit self sabotaging your dream.I have so much empathy and respect for anyone dealing with fear, hopelessness and stress right now and putting themselves on the back burner.It doesn't have to be one or the other, there is hope and I know when you have the tools you will be able to lose weight and gain confidence with coping in hard times.Blessings and stay safe fam.📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠

You've probably heard about metabolic damage or being in 'starvation mode.'Search YouTube and you'll get hundreds of hits on how to 'heal' your damaged metabolism and start finally losing weight.As if it wasn't already hard enough, you've also got to wonder if all those quick-fix diets and fads you did in the past are slowing things down now!After all, why IS it so hard to lose weight??There must be something wrong with your body right??In this episode, we'll uncover the five ways your body DOES slow down with weight loss and demystify whether metabolic damages is stopping you from losing weight and WHAT to do about it!📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠

Most people won't keep the weight off.That's pretty depressing.Losing weight isn't actually hard... wait, who am I kidding it was freaking hard for most of my life until I learned about calorie density!Keeping it off is statistically not probable but YOU can beat the odds when you shift your focus from results to habits.This isn't something you do when you reach your goal weight or fit into size 0 jeans.You have to start these habits NOW if you want this to be different from all the other weight loss attempts of the past!!Here are the 3 biggest successful habits for long-term weight loss and they're all things you can do TODAY!!If you liked this episode, please leave me a review, it would mean the world.Also, let's connect!!Find me at www.chelseamae.com or on insta:Chelseamaecullen📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠Until next time!!

To lose fat you need to get into a calorie deficit...period.There is NO other way to lose fat!!! (Except liposuction)But lowering your calories doesn't mean you have to count them!!You can easily lower your calories without counting by understanding and utilising calorie density, and this episode shows the action steps to make that happen... even when you don't know a starting number or calorie goal.If you liked this episode, please leave me a rating and review on apple podcasts. It would help me so much!!I'd love to connect with you! Find me on my website at www.chelseamae.com or on insta at chelseamaecullen.📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠Some resources:Coconut oil IS NOT healhty:https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/coconut-oil/Reducing energy density (calorie density) leads to sustained decrease in overall calorie consumption.https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/83/1/11/4649457The relationship between dietary energy density and energy intakehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4182946/#R50

In this episode, I simplify the science of weight loss and explain how you can be eating exceptionally healthy and still not lose weight. It’s vital to have a solid grasp on this information to understand HOW to start losing weight and WHY different diets work, so if you’re new to the podcast I recommend starting here.  I also share my story of struggling with disordered eating, food restriction, binge eating, massive weight fluctuations and never being able to get to a healthy lean weight or MAINTAIN it, all while being frustrated and confused as I was eating such a healthy plant-based diet.I explain what a calorie deficit is and how necessary it is for weight loss. For more information on how to get into a calorie deficit, WITHOUT counting calories, check out my Instagram: @chelseamaecullenIf you loved this episode PLEASE leave me a review or tag me on your IG stories, it would help me so much and I'd love to connect with you. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about To learn how to work with me personally go to: www.chelseamae.com