Lean With Plants

In this episode I talk to Katy who shares her incredible story about her battle with Bulimia and how she managed to overcome it, lose 20lbs and keep it off sustainably. Although this episode is an emotional one, Katy’s story has a happy ending! She is now confident about her eating habits, and she finally has food freedom and has lost the weight without starvation or restriction. I really hope Kat...

Understanding a calorie deficit in conjunction with calorie density and habit change is what really made a difference to me losing 40lbs. I recently put out a YouTube video with the 5 action steps that helped me on my weight loss journey to losing 40lbs, but I thought It would a be a great idea to delve into more depth on this topic, so that it can help you understand in more detail how fat loss w...

With everything that's happening in the world right now, it can be very difficult to focus on the things that we used to see as 'important' but may now may seem 'less important'. The thing is, when you put all your focus on issues that are outside of your control, your overall influence on those issues ends up shrinking, as you become less focused on the things that also actual...

When it comes to habit change (including weight loss) we are are hardwired to choose the path of least resistance. We rely so much on willpower and motivation to change our habits, but lack of motivation and willpower are not character flaws. They are a reaction to the systems we create. You can see increasingly better results by not working smarter NOT harder.  Every single successful person who...

How many calories are you really burning? If you’ve ever felt confused about where you sit on the ‘bell curve’ of calorie burn and how to determine your base metabolic rate (BMR) then this episode is for you! There is so much confusion around calorie burn and finding those numbers, but the more important question is how to reduce and stay consistent from your unique starting point... whether that’...

Consistency is paramount for long term success in weight loss and really anything, but it's so hard to develop it! Most of us rely on motivation and willpower to 'white knuckle' something difficult until we inevitably slip up and then feel like garbage for failing. Fortunately there is a far better and easier way to become more consistent and we take a deep dive into that in this episo...

What are the best weight loss foods? Let me tell you right now, it’s not apple juice and olive oil!! In this episode we look at the 3 main elements in foods that influence a calorie deficit: Calorie density Satiety Fibre content Using these 3 categories you can make any meal awesome for weight loss or at least improve it, and rather than focus on either perfection or giving up all the time, you’ll...

Resolutions fail and we stay in the same crap behaviour patterns because willpower is limited and motivation comes and goes like a fickle lover. Fortunately there’s a better way to set yourself up for success and gain momentum through gateway actions and tiny daily habits. In this episode I’m sharing my goals for 2022 and the 3 key things Im focusing on to improve this year and achieve my goals. I...

2021 was a pretty eventful year, and rather than just make a ton of goals and resolutions for 2022 I think it’s important to sit back and review what did and didn’t work and take the lessons forward! My biggest lessons in 2021 were: Own your struggle. Look back at how far you’ve come and create milestones. You need to be part of community. Pause dont quit. If you want to know more about creating b...

Everyone struggles with comparison and not feeling good enough. It happens to EVERYONE and what matters most is what you DO with that. Are you letting comparison derail your progress because it feels way to far off to achieve your goals? Are you loathing the journey because you can see your own failings so clearly? There's a better way, and in this podcast we'll talk about how to ditch the...

It's so incredibly frustrating to be doing everything 'right' without seeing results!! In this episode, we'll look at how to access whether you are making progress, what to do when you're not, and how to review whether it's working or not! You're not broken, and there is a way to break the plateau when you follow this process. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠...

Ever felt like a failure because you keep eating the cake you said you wouldn't and failing hard and often? Yeah? Me too. Turns out failure is normal and you can actually use it to propel you forward. Listen in to learn how! 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠ I love hearing from you guys! So, PLEASE DM me, email me or send me a message in...

Listen to how Nicola went from battling metabolic syndrome as a new mum to reversing her fatty liver disease diagnosis and dropping 50 pounds! Her story is one of hope for anyone struggling with hormonal issues as they try to lose weight and in this episode we talk about the practical and mindset shifts that made the change possible! You can find Nicola on Instagram here👇 https://www.instagram.co...

Have you ever gained 10 pounds in the month leading up to Christmas? I have!! It's so easy to 'give up trying' from November to Christmas and put off losing weight till the new year, but this can undo a lot of your hard work! In this episode, we'll talk about what goals to set coming into this busy season, how to confidently maintain your progress, and what to choose when eating wi...

I'm spilling the beans on why I went vegan and if I’m ever going back!! I’m also sharing about how to know what to believe about health and veganism, interpreting bias’s and why some people ditch a plant-based diet in favor of steak. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Let me know what you thought of this episode by sending me a message over on Instagram! Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/ 📚 Join my...

Wondering how to navigate criticism and judgment for your food choices? Listen up!! Criticism sucks, and we can't avoid it... but we can get better at dealing with it and even seeing it as a necessary and normal part of life. Here's how I've made peace with differing opinions and judgment and some practical hacks to make it easier for you too. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠...

Ever wondered how to successfully transition from losing weight to maintaining? How much flexibility can you have and what changes?  In this episode, we'll talk about what to expect as you transition and how to keep maintaining. The 3500 calorie rule is wrong: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-3500-calorie-per-pound-rule-is-wrong/ 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.che...

The biggest indicator of how quickly you lose weight is what your 'normal' looks like. Is that buying pizza every weekend? Or is that cooking potatoes every night? Wherever you are on your weight loss journey, defining the guidelines of the 'normal' you want to create is going to help you create routines and systems that make getting consistent easier. To learn more about the potat...

How Ruthanne lost 25 pounds and went from unsustainable dieting to food freedom and creating a lifestyle she loves. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠ I love hearing from you guys! So, PLEASE DM me, email me or send me a message in a bottle so I can hear your thoughts. 🤙 Find me on: My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.com Instagram ➔ https:/...

Michael Greger has have helped thousands if not millions of people become healthier through his two best selling books how not to die and how not to diet (among others) and his website www.nutritionfacts.org It was my absolute privilege to interview Dr. Greger on some of the topics that have stumped me for years! Some of the topics included in this episode are: - How much of a role do hormones pla...

This podcast was inspired by my business mentor, Richard Ralston (who is releasing his own podcast very soon.) The simple framework for achieving anything is defining WHAT and WHEN and then doing it. In this episode, we’ll also look at how to make it easier to follow through and what to do when the system fails. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-ab...

Do you feel out of touch with your hunger cues? Do you wonder if you are overeating or how to know when to stop? In this episode we’ll discuss getting in tune with your hunger and whether intuitive eating is right for you. To listen to the podcast ‘Good and bad weight loss foods’ 👇 https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lean-with-plants/id1502040576?i=1000491138042 To listen to the podcast ‘Why di...

Feeling discouraged about lots to lose or wondering how to stay motivated? In this podcast, you’ll learn 6 habits that will help you stay motivated even when you’ve got a lot to lose.   This podcast is a replay of a Lean with Plants member-hosted event with Amy Gish and Kirsten McGall. Amy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/gishgetsfit?utm_medium=copy_link Kirsten's Instagram: https://instagra...

In this episode, we'll talk about how to use sequencing to make habits EASIER simply by changing the sequence of your actions. Studies have shown that about 45% of our actions are not because of conscious thought but are habitual. Habits are extremely powerful because they are our brain's way of putting repeatable tasks on autopilot. We want the result, the weight loss, the consistency, th...

One of the biggest consistency blockers is time. The answer to most problems with consistency is ‘meal prep’ but what about when you don’t feel like you have time to do it? If consistency hinges on being able to make your own meals, are you destined to fail if you just don’t have time? The answer is no, we’re going to talk about why in this episode. Rather than constantly failing in any system tha...