248 - Get Lean on Carbs with Plantiful Kiki Nelson

Our guest today, Kiki Nelson (aka Plantiful Kiki), tried just about every diet on the market, without any long-term success. It wasn’t until she faced more serious health issues that she decided to take one last chance, with a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, plant-based diet. And in just over a year, Kiki lost 70 pounds, kept it off, and reversed her risk for heart disease and diabetes.    Now, through her YouTube channel, Plantiful Kiki, and in her latest book, “Plantifully Lean: 125+ Simple and Satisfying Plant-Based Recipes for Health and Weight Loss: A Cookbook,” she shares her story alongside convenient, delicious recipes that were integral to her success.   So tune in to hear about Kiki’s transformative journey, and all her wonderful insights and tips that we hope will help and inspire you on your journey!   “I didn’t feel great, and that’s on top of just feeling frustrated in general because my numbers were not improving no matter what I was doing, how much grass-fed meat or butter or pasture-raised eggs I was incorporating in our diet, I was getting worse. And it wasn’t only you, your husband actually was, you lost 70 pounds and he lost 50 pounds when he joined on your high-carbohydrate, low-fat, plant-based new eating plan. Yeah, and he wasn’t even looking to lose weight. He’s like, ‘I’m fine, I feel fine,’ you know, and it wasn’t until he lost a good chunk of weight in the first four months that he was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel so much better. I feel like a completely different person.’ And then he wasn’t interested in ever looking back.” – Kiki Nelson   What we discuss in this episode: How switching to a plant-based diet changed Kiki’s and her family’s lives. The importance of self-compassion. How Kiki dealt with cravings after making the switch.  Her tips for parents and children adopting a plant-based diet. Kiki’s delicious meals with minimal ingredients. Her wildly popular cheese sauce recipe. Kiki’s meal prep tips. How she ensures that her children get enough protein. The importance of listening to your body. Kiki’s adventures in homesteading.   Resources: Kiki’s website: Plantiful Kiki Her book: Plantifully Lean: 125+ Simple and Satisfying Plant-Based Recipes for Health and Weight Loss: A Cookbook Her book: Plantiful Kids Cookbook Instagram: Kiki Nelson (@plantifulkiki) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Plantiful kiki YouTube: Plantiful Kiki - YouTube   Click the link below and support the ADD SOY Act! https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good