whole food plant based diet? Not processed vegan foods but whole foods? Thanks

naadei123

Hello all,
I have been dabbling in WFPB this July and finally beginning to see some success in the weight loss front. I have also cut out sugar and flour.
Any other good experiences with WFPB? I want this to stick as it feels so right! Please share. Thanks.

Hanibanani2020

The world is your oyster. Stuffed baked sweet potato is my fav

naadei123

What are you stuffing it with? Beans stew?

MelanieCN77

That's about how I eat but I did not cut sugar or bread or my pop chips and cookies or whatever. Not because of the "processed" part but to slow myself down, I do have a "rule" where I can have cake and pastry and the like if I make it myself. That just makes me more thoughtful about eating the highest calorie density items that are easily over-eaten for me.

WFPB works for me because I like to feel full and I like and can eat a lot of veg - volume eating, for which there is a long thread around here somewhere.

You might have fun with the Appetite for Reduction cookbook, which is low fat/cal vegan and mostly whole foods. I've like a good 75% of the things I've tried from it. I like her section of dressings a lot - I have three made up in the fridge right now and you can use them on salads or cooked veg plates or bowls without much thought for what feels like a fancy dish. They have lots of flavour and usually no oil, though some employ cashews.

VegjoyP

I have been WFPB for a long time and absolutely love it. Although I'm actually now vegan as well- not same as WFPB but can be both of course- the WFPB changed my life.
Calorie counting for me is #1. Why I love WFPB expecially for people is it is a more versatile and varied way to look at nutrition.
I do incorporate a moderate amount of healthy fat
I eat mostly green vegetables and cruciferous. I also am very good with soy , no gluten or sugar, starchy foods. See what works for you though. There are a plethora of valuable resources. I would suggest looking into " Food Revolution Network".

DancingMoosie

Some of my favorites: roasted chipotle cauliflower, roasted poblano and onions, lentil stew, corn on the cob, and I pickle some veggies to use on salad

cathipa

I've been WFPB since 1/2019 and have never felt better! Agree with @Hanibanani2020 about stuffed sweet potato - just had one for lunch today stuffed with pinto beans, pico de gallo and guacamole salsa and a mango for a sweet treat. If you are looking for more motivation I follow PCRM on YouTube (they have a daily live stream at 12pm EST which is full on knowledge) as well as their podcast (The Exam Room). I find surrounding myself with knowledge that supports my lifestyle really helps to stay on track and up to date with information I can pass on to others when they ask (especially the "how do you get your protein" question).

lalalacroix

I started wfpb over a year ago. While I was already losing weight at that time, the weight loss did become easier. I was able to eat more food than I had before.

I had an injury last fall and became sick this year, most likely with covid. I became inactive due to both and gained weight. Even with a wfpb diet calories still matter. Weight gain is still possible.

I am happier with this lifestyle than I ever have had with other ways of eating. I have had many health improvements and do not see myself eating a standard American diet again.

nooshi713

I have done it before and felt amazing. Then, I got a bit lazy and started relying on too many processed vegan products. I’m trying to get back to Whole Foods, Plant Based again.