2 weeks ago i started to make these video tutorials on how to manage time and i was hoping to get your feedback about your lifestyle and do you manage time or not.. if you do how ? if you don't then tell me is it gonna make a difference if you do manage your time > thanks ..hoping to hear from you soon :) don't forget to watch my featured video to know what i'm talking about.
How do you keep going? What inspires you? I'm young and chubby, and people always judge me and tease and make fun of me, everytime I start losing weight something dismotivates me and I stop and eat... And what's wired is I can eat a small bit of chocolate and I'll gain like no tomorrow, even if I work out really hard and eat really healthy, what do you recommend? Keep going! You PURDY! Amazing and an inspiration! Good luck!
I really enjoy your videos. My main problem is patience. How do I get patience. If I go for a couple weeks dieting and dont lose much, then I just say forget it and eat half a cake. What do you do when your a sugar adict? This is the fatest I have ever been and gain a lot of wait everytime I quit smoking. I use to be able to skip breakfast, eat 1 piece of pie for lunch, and eat a normal meal for dinner,and no snacks. I used to be really thin. then I had a death in the family, no control now
Eating raw is so incredebly healing that I believe they will probably go away :) I have some too. (from gaining 15 pounds when I was 13-14) And I think they will fade.
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I'm 170 and i'm 5'11 and i'm 15. You're still fat. But i'd do you You aren't FAT But i mean you got a little bit more to go. But you're a really pretty girl.
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this is not supposed to be advertisement or something but against stretchmarks on dark skin the best thin to use is either Pure shea Butter which u find in Afro Shops and use it every day on your marks or get shea butter with extra Vitamin E inside which is good for your skin if you search TonyaTko on youtube you'll find a product which she is selling it really works good and is worth the price...good luck
hi there. i hope u read this cos I understand what ur going through . i was exactly like you.!! My heaviest was 204 pounds and now my weight is 145 pounds ( just weight myself a few seconds ago..hehe) But there is one thing i wanna asked. Although we managed to get rid of the weight, i have so much stretch marks esp my underarms. i jog and exercise less now cos of my busy schedule. Is there anything that can help me lessen the marks. The marks really is such a.....urgh!!
Stay away from the scale mama!!! I posted on your video number 58. Once again I shall reiterate, you don't look like your in the 160s. Of course you know your body better then me. I will say it again I don't know what you looked like before the diet, but I will say it again, you have a such natural beauty, and radiance. I have to assume its because of the large amounts of nutrients from the veggies and fruit. I'm in the process of researching this diet.
AWESOME! your eating alot like i am! Found out i've been loosing 10 pounds a month eating 90% raw food except i am not exercising and i am totally stuffing my face! D=
I consider them...battle scars. That was so funny! I just ran across your channel and I really like your approach, communication, and knowledge. I've been puitting off my weightloss everyday for like 2-3 weeks and I think this will finally push me to start. Thank you.
I'm really glad that you are doing so well on the raw food diet! Keep up the great work:) I just wanted to say that while I completly love that you are getting the whole raw concept out there, I do think you should stress the importance of doing the right thing for your body. I did great on the diet for a while, but realized it wasn't for me. I then looked into Metabolic Typing and found the perfect diet and I feel so much better! OH and if you ever venture to Las Vegas go to Go Raw Cafe!
@Cezzlina No...no no.... everything does NOT stem from jealousy ! People often call people jealous when all they're doing is stating a FACT. Everyone knows how when they're called "jealous" it's hard to reply.
I sent you a Private Message on July 27th and was wondering if you got it. :)
Also, I'm finding it hard to eat the same old food over and over again. Do you have any idea on how to make food more interesting and appealing to eat?
Great.. video.. also stretch marks.. girilfriend you have the best attitude plus your beautiful and nothing is going to change that ever. i mean come on you cann't mess up that kind of beauty okay.. your gogerous
I just wanted to let you know that I thought the way you handled the stretchmarks comment was extremely graceful :) You're doing amazing! And you're definitely an inspiration!
* Not that you aren't motivational... you really, really are! However, I'm just having difficulties getting it together. :( And I'm feeling like, at which point will I get tired of this and actually be determined and set on losing weight?! I've been wanting to lose weight for the past year Shanti! :( It makes me feel awful... but it just isn't "clicking" in my brain, you know?
stretch marks are so normal, so many women have them, including young girls. don't worry about what people have to say.. they're just ignorant. keep your head high and good luck with your goal!!
Holy Hell, the same thing happened to me, but on South Beach.... I lost 15 pounds in two weeks, then went to "phase 2" and introduced fruit and bread back in, then gained 30 pounds within a few months!!!
she said if a woman lived her life without any, she must have had no life at all :P
Shanti i started going raw too!
I do eat one meal tho everyday and i haven't started the 'rules' that are in the raw detox book but so far i am really enjoying it. It really hasn't been hard.
and it hasn't been too expensive either. hooray! :)
I'm starting to go on lifestyle change, which is hard because I live in South Asian Family, where everything is just fat filled. I've lost some weight, but once college starts up again It'll be easier, since I'm have my own fridge in my studio space that I can stock up with fruits. =)
Cool video. The other day I was at the grocery store and some stupid old fat ladies slowed down my line. Click my name to see what I did. I hate people. thanks again for the videos!
Eating more "raw" IS alot easier and faster! I love the fact that I save so many calories during the day.... then I get to eat a great dinner! I would have never known that you had stretch marks... and I also didn't know you went on the Atkins Diet at one point. I also went on an extreme low carb diet.. lost 5olbs... then gained it all back. I've got the battle scars also... oh well, were still getting to goal!
the scale is never accurate when it comes to fat. you should start measuring areas of your body. Also your body eventually gets use to the same workouts and needs a change. i heard it takes about 6 weeks. so if your just doing the same workouts....i'd switch em up :)
I thought EVERYONE had stretch marks! I even know a few guys... even skinny ones that have stretch marks. It's really not even something you'd have to make an excuse for -- just part of being human. Good luck on the journey to becoming raw food vegan!
oops..careful!! don't lose that towel..LOL dont wanna make this the Shanti Peep Show episode..hehehe. Ya wanna talk stretch marks?? I got ya beat ..LOL Bio oil works pretty well on them. Only thing I use on salads is rice vinegar..but have to be careful and read the label, most have HFCS..grrrr You do a great job explaining raw foods..will be looking forward to more info on your new challenge. :O)
Shanti - I know that you get tons of crap about everything, but I wanted to let you know that you are doing amazing. Your legs and butt @ 160lbs look better than mine @145lbs. Just thought I would help give you a boost today! Love Ya! - Katie
I like what you said about stretch marks, I have them myself on my back, stomach and arms when I gained alot of weight. Everytime I see them I'll have to remind myself that they are battle scars. Thanks Shanti.
Use cottage cheese or ricotta cheese (low fat!) and a little bit of yogurt and blend it to a consistency you like. Then add the DRY Ranch (used for dips) and add as much as you like to taste. It makes a really good, low-fat, tasty dressing--not exactly the same but good!
I noticed you reccomended natilia rose's raw food detox diet book. I am a raw food vegan myself and am familiar with it's priciples. But i was wondering if you read her other book 'Raw Food Life Force Energy' ....
If so ... has it changed your opinion of what she says in the raw food detox diet??? ... after reading the life force energy book as well I am becoming scared that we both have bought into a quack who skews scientific evidence to perpetuate their own ideas about food and diet.
I heart your vids Shanti! I just moved from NZ to AU and made some bad eating decisions in the transition... but I'm ready to look forward. Cool to see that you and G together - two power youtubers ready to take over the world?! Haha. Good stuff.
I think the diet is fantastic, I was just wondering- are you worried about the amount of sugars in the fruit? I know it is natural fruit sugars, but still does it not spike ur blood sugar giving you a crash?
I feel so special : ) Thanks for answering my question. I love your videos. Could you look at my GROCERY HAUL VID and see what it is I could do healthy? Thanks a billion.
rotfl.. why do people always have to point out the obvious on here? "stretch marks." yeah.. we all have them. some are just more visible than others. i got most of mine from my pregnancy and then just from being so morbidly obese. but no one has a perfect body. and anyone who thinks they do, are just fooling themselves. lol. been doing raw for 2 weeks now. i weigh in this weekend. last weekend it said that i had dropped 10 pounds, but i really think that was just water weight. but i feel good!!!
Hi Shanti! I'm curious to find out the raw food diet's perspective on how to obtain nutrients such as vitamin B12 which is found only in animal products. Are you taking any supplements?
oh!! i remember another i was wondering.. does anyone know about bananas? are they ok when trying to lose weight? i know they have a lot of sugar and that turns to fat. but everything in moderation right?
Yes moderation is the way to go. I have a banana a day for breakfast, today I had two. It fills me up for a while:) I been craveing them this week. I usually eat like 4 bananas a year and now they are like my faves for the moment:) Take care!
LOL!!! "runny poop"... sorry, that made me literally LOL.. question..is EVOO ok? and i had vegetarian black refried beans. also, did you ever notice that ginger gives a soapy flavor?? it takes getting used to. lol and one last question, for now, is it ok if i can't get any organics at all? not that i don't want to. i just can't afford all organic.
ahh i loved this video! lol i consider them battle scars. that was cute. hey shanti i was wondering you said you were going to make a video where you film only the food you eat. when will you make that i remember in one of your below the yellow video you did something similar to it and i absolutely loved it. please let me know :]
I like to think of stretch marks as battle scars too. When I get down to bikini weight, I am going to be feeling too good about my weightloss to even waste time worrying about stretch marks! :)
i also have stretch marks from yoyo dieting before i learned to do it heathily 70lbs in less than one year.... thy are there but its kind of a reminder of where i've been and where i'm going. i love me for me, stretch marks and all!!!
Can I ask you how did you do it? I need to do something about my weight, we just came from Disneyland and I realized how much I need to lose weight. It was a nightmare and I promised myself that next summer will be different.... thank you in advance!
I am trying to stick to raw for breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack right now. It's really VERY EASY to go raw for these meals. I think it's MUCH FASTER to grab these fruits and go, then hassle with cereal/sandwich/chips ect.
I will take a flat tummy with battle scars any day over my current tummy with stretch marks.
You make the best out of everything ... loves it!
Years later, after some unhealthy dieting, once I started eating regularly again I wound up gaining 60 pounds in a 6 month period. I'm not so proud of my battle scars.
I lost my mind because of constantly eating home made burgers while on the Atkins diet. The last straw was when me and my mother got in an argument because I wanted some macaroni and cheese, which is not on the diet. The argument lasted about 30 minutes, lol, and I have not eaten a home cooked burger since ending that diet, I detest them now. I also haven't had steak... at all, I pretty much lost most of my desire for meat.
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Hi Shanti! Congrats on your weight loss success! I pretty much eat the same thing everyday. Is this bad? To be specific I eat cereal everyday on weekdays and on weekends I eat scrambled eggs,french fries and sasuge.
wow tht whole strtech marks thing was sooo dumb anyone can get stretch marks there was this girl in my class who was skinny as a rail always had been her whole life and had alot of stretch marks it doesn mean tht u were fat or are fat tho most times it is it can simply be from growing too fast during puberty
Shanti, what is the most important advice you would give to someone who has ALOT ( like 150 pounds ) to lose. I think the thought of it is overwhelming and it's makeing it hard for me to commit because I know it's going to ba a long journey. Please help I have ALOT to lose. Thanks so much.
i've lost about 200 so far, still going. My thoughts? even if it takes 2 years.or 3, or 5..to lose the wt, it doesnt matter. Its not a race where you get no prize until you hit the finish line..there are prizes all along the journey..better health, energy, feeling and looking better and better all the time etc. If U do nothing..at the end of those yrs, you'll be still fat, unhappy..unhealthy, and probably fatter..so much worse off. A journey of 1000 miles begins with one step. You can do it!
i agree with you on the stretch marks and personally they keep my mind focused. Every time i look at them it reminds me where i once was and how i don't want to go back there and it keeps my mind focused on losing weight
Love the vid Shanti! We all have battlescars, and anyone who loves you isn't going to mind :) I came across a great little book about food combining, and it went really well with what Natalia says in her book- you may want to check that out for some info since you explain so much (and so well :) ) for people- it goes a little deeper into why certain foods don't work. Congrats on 100%- I'm getting to about 80% and my body is telling me to get to 100% - LOL - Nikki
Food Combining, A Step by Step Guide by Kathryn Marsden only 57 pages, published in 1999 for 8 dollars so I'm sure there is a cheap copy somewhere. I love it - it breaks down the whole philosophy and science of it to the nuts and bolts. I have a library copy, otherwise I'd pass it along to you :)
ur vids are always so helpfull! thanks!! i think we all have to deal with some type of stretch marks at some point of our lives and its usually when we are young so we kinda have them for like ... ever! i got some on my hips and boobs , so i bought at GNC "StriVectin-SD" and its working pretty well for me! you just have to strickly follow the 3x day application and u start seeing them blend with the skin!
stretch marks. hmpf. puberty wasnt kind. stomach, boobs, shoulder/arms. but WHATEVS MAN. WHATEVS. thank you for another great vid! ive done raw before..but never stuck to it longer than 2 weeks..completely stupid b.c its the best i've ever felt. u r inspiring me to return to it. ~love & peace~
I have stretch marks also, on my breasts and around my hips. I gained a lot of weight between senior year of high school and the first semester of college. They just make me remember how eating unhealthy can really throw your body for a loop. But just a suggestion: I heard that using cocoa butter on them can help make them more transluscent. I use it after showering. :)
Thanks for the Q&A! I'm trying raw also and finding it much easier than I thought (grab and go!).
cardio is the best thing to get your heart rate up..and you will burn calories.. eating raw foods wont make you lose weight..eating any foods will help you lose weight with exercise folks******
hey, re what u were saying abou the scales in the beginning - when u weigh yourself its hard to figure out fat/ muscle/ artificial weight etc. I use a body fat monitor. Its a scale by Tanita and it measures weight in lbs and measures your body fat %. Though I weigh 108 lbs ( im 5ft 4 and very small boned) I was 30 % body fat!!!! Im now down to 22% body fat. it is an excellent tool for fat loss and health - check it out
yeah, i lost weight in a really unhealthy way about 10 years back, lost a freakishly amount of weight in a matter of 3 months...90 pounds and then shot right back up after i started eating the way i once did agan. talk about stretch marks. ooh baby....i got the stretch marks. but in the grand scheme of things i am eating healthier, lost all my weight in a healthy way and i can live with the track marks.
In response to dressings, I know this may sound a little odd, but I top my salads with fresh, homemade salsa. It gives the salad a little bite like a dressing but it's all-raw (and way more low cal).
I've been a vegetarian for a while now, and am incorporating more raw foods. And I'm totally with you on the stretch marks. I'm convinced pretty much everyone has at least a few stretch marks, and no one should feel ugly because of them. :)
i have stretch marks too girl! you still a beautiful woman! real women have curves and stretch marks, not saying that those who don't aren't real women but, curves and stretch marks are real and honestly who cares! they have nothing to do with you health!
Never commented but find you very motivational! The last part about the stretch marks hit close to home! I have them everywhere!! Even on my shoulders kind of embarrassed about them but I worked hard for my new body and I need not be ashamed!
Someone is sure being picky... stretch marks. I think there are very few people without them. I have even seen thin people with them. You are lookig good! Keep it up,
I love eating salad and currently eat about 60% raw. Most of the dressings that I use are from a book called How It All Vegan. The best vegan dressings I have found by far.
Hi Shanti just wanted to say that since you've been doing the raw food transformation, I've been loving your vids :) I love that you say that things are okay and you're not "there yet" this really applies to yogic thinking and I can relate to that as a former yoga teacher. I became overweight and stopped teaching because of being so self conscious but watching people who are REAL really motivates me. You are an inspiration to me.
I want to read more about the food combining as I find it very interesting and would like to incorporate it with clean eating. I will keep my eyes out for that book.
As always you are an inspiration and glad to see you are happy!
i gained 3lb this week. probably because i had chocolate cake (500cal) after dinner for 3 days in a row. But anywho, you're doing a really good job with this raw food stuff.
Great video shanti. GRR some people. Most women and lots of men have battle scars .. some people are so rude! I Have then on my tummy ,legs, hips and boobs!! Keep up the great work its going to pay off!! ;o)
ummm im 19 and i weigh 65 kilos and my stomach is soo freakin fat n so r myy thighs and i wanna lose it what do i do???
PriyaJaySean92 6 months ago
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LittleMissHatty 7 months ago
"i consider them battle scars".
love.
chatmickable 7 months ago
2 weeks ago i started to make these video tutorials on how to manage time and i was hoping to get your feedback about your lifestyle and do you manage time or not.. if you do how ? if you don't then tell me is it gonna make a difference if you do manage your time > thanks ..hoping to hear from you soon :) don't forget to watch my featured video to know what i'm talking about.
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Midrashe 9 months ago
you look more beautiful than words can discribe... keep it up!
nextunes 9 months ago
Great job. I ran across these vids and looks like you have inspired countless girls that have experienced weight problems. Keep up the good work.
tsmith206 9 months ago
How do you keep going? What inspires you? I'm young and chubby, and people always judge me and tease and make fun of me, everytime I start losing weight something dismotivates me and I stop and eat... And what's wired is I can eat a small bit of chocolate and I'll gain like no tomorrow, even if I work out really hard and eat really healthy, what do you recommend? Keep going! You PURDY! Amazing and an inspiration! Good luck!
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UFCFights11 1 year ago
I have battle scars too, I hated them sooo much before, but now they are a part of me, and I got used to it, they remind me to never give up!
independentx0x0 1 year ago
i smell a huge food related problem here. how about thinking about one of the
other 99 trillion things in life ? this message is for a zillion others...so chilllax
plutoplatters 1 year ago
i smell a huge food related problem here. how about thinking about one of the
other 99 trillion things in life ?
plutoplatters 1 year ago
I absolutely LOVED the comment on your "Battle Scars!" In a word...... Poetic!
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TheMikeking1981 1 year ago
I really enjoy your videos. My main problem is patience. How do I get patience. If I go for a couple weeks dieting and dont lose much, then I just say forget it and eat half a cake. What do you do when your a sugar adict? This is the fatest I have ever been and gain a lot of wait everytime I quit smoking. I use to be able to skip breakfast, eat 1 piece of pie for lunch, and eat a normal meal for dinner,and no snacks. I used to be really thin. then I had a death in the family, no control now
heavensongDD 1 year ago
ooh do i see a collarbone?
btw you are the best inspiration ever! <3
muzicluva000 1 year ago
I CONSIDER THEM BATTLE SCARS lol I love it! They truely are =)
bsjo31 1 year ago
What book did you recommend? I cant find the video where you recommended it.
sarrahjaneaxe 1 year ago
you`re amazing! I love the way you said battle scars....... keep it goin girl!
aliss8888 1 year ago
u look healthy too
im sure u inspired lots of people
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keep it up girl
pauzist 1 year ago
nice job! just saw this vid after your 1st weigh in video, really changed alot : D
nashdh 1 year ago
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pilottravel2002f 1 year ago
You should actually try eating steamed vegetables instead. It made me lose weight faster than eating raw veggies!
pupolinakzkz 1 year ago
Comment on the stretch mark thing....
Eating raw is so incredebly healing that I believe they will probably go away :) I have some too. (from gaining 15 pounds when I was 13-14) And I think they will fade.
EllenMaria31 2 years ago
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I'm 170 and i'm 5'11 and i'm 15. You're still fat. But i'd do you You aren't FAT But i mean you got a little bit more to go. But you're a really pretty girl.
templerunes 2 years ago
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Your a phony I don't believe your losing any wieight. Who claims to loose massive weight but doesn't show it. I am going to flag this video.
hennylo68 2 years ago
look at her old videos she has lost alot of weight....
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freedietsupply 2 years ago
Do you recommend any specific juicers? I'm not interested in becoming a Vegan at this time but I do want to become healthier and I enjoy juice. What books are you referring to in this video?
southks77 2 years ago
Oh yar and another thing. I have quite a dark skin colour so it doesnt help that it makes my stretch marks more obvious.
aliaasmara 2 years ago
this is not supposed to be advertisement or something but against stretchmarks on dark skin the best thin to use is either Pure shea Butter which u find in Afro Shops and use it every day on your marks or get shea butter with extra Vitamin E inside which is good for your skin if you search TonyaTko on youtube you'll find a product which she is selling it really works good and is worth the price...good luck
BlackBlingGirl 2 years ago
hi there. i hope u read this cos I understand what ur going through . i was exactly like you.!! My heaviest was 204 pounds and now my weight is 145 pounds ( just weight myself a few seconds ago..hehe) But there is one thing i wanna asked. Although we managed to get rid of the weight, i have so much stretch marks esp my underarms. i jog and exercise less now cos of my busy schedule. Is there anything that can help me lessen the marks. The marks really is such a.....urgh!!
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freediethelp 2 years ago
I know when you first started you were going for 160 so what is your new goal?
myweightlossplan 2 years ago
Just remember whenyou work out muscle weighs more than fat so you are probably still loosing
paulad732 2 years ago 2
if i go raw for weight loss purposes should i minimize eating apples, bananas , carrots b/c they are high sugar?
aipyor 2 years ago
I will tell you one thing, it isnt 160 in fat it is muscle! muscle weighs more than fat!
JussicaS 2 years ago
Stay away from the scale mama!!! I posted on your video number 58. Once again I shall reiterate, you don't look like your in the 160s. Of course you know your body better then me. I will say it again I don't know what you looked like before the diet, but I will say it again, you have a such natural beauty, and radiance. I have to assume its because of the large amounts of nutrients from the veggies and fruit. I'm in the process of researching this diet.
dante1273 2 years ago
AWESOME! your eating alot like i am! Found out i've been loosing 10 pounds a month eating 90% raw food except i am not exercising and i am totally stuffing my face! D=
Dreadwitch 2 years ago
I consider them...battle scars. That was so funny! I just ran across your channel and I really like your approach, communication, and knowledge. I've been puitting off my weightloss everyday for like 2-3 weeks and I think this will finally push me to start. Thank you.
starkiss22 2 years ago
hehe you said runny poop. that makes me giggle. great videos. you are looking wonderful.(lucky)
akdixiepixie 2 years ago
I'm really glad that you are doing so well on the raw food diet! Keep up the great work:) I just wanted to say that while I completly love that you are getting the whole raw concept out there, I do think you should stress the importance of doing the right thing for your body. I did great on the diet for a while, but realized it wasn't for me. I then looked into Metabolic Typing and found the perfect diet and I feel so much better! OH and if you ever venture to Las Vegas go to Go Raw Cafe!
Krysb107 2 years ago
I've never noticed that you have stretch marks- ignore the bitchy comments, it all stems from jelousy!
Cezzlina 2 years ago 27
@Cezzlina IA
SParkApCider 1 year ago
@Cezzlina No...no no.... everything does NOT stem from jealousy ! People often call people jealous when all they're doing is stating a FACT. Everyone knows how when they're called "jealous" it's hard to reply.
plutoplatters 1 year ago
You said "the only thing that fiber does is slow up digestion". Fiber also lowers your cholesterol...very important!
Imskinnyinside 2 years ago 9
And acts as scrubbers in your intestines;)
Krysb107 2 years ago
@Imskinnyinside and it keeps you regular!
BulgingBride 1 year ago
So... why the towel??
anth0nyp 2 years ago 2
I sent you a Private Message on July 27th and was wondering if you got it. :)
Also, I'm finding it hard to eat the same old food over and over again. Do you have any idea on how to make food more interesting and appealing to eat?
Thanks! :)
You're looking great by the way!
:)
MiraculousMoments 2 years ago
Great.. video.. also stretch marks.. girilfriend you have the best attitude plus your beautiful and nothing is going to change that ever. i mean come on you cann't mess up that kind of beauty okay.. your gogerous
factorychip 2 years ago
I just wanted to let you know that I thought the way you handled the stretchmarks comment was extremely graceful :) You're doing amazing! And you're definitely an inspiration!
heyimskye 2 years ago
I wish I can be as determined as you are. I'm totally lacking the motivation. :(
MissModelesque 2 years ago
* Not that you aren't motivational... you really, really are! However, I'm just having difficulties getting it together. :( And I'm feeling like, at which point will I get tired of this and actually be determined and set on losing weight?! I've been wanting to lose weight for the past year Shanti! :( It makes me feel awful... but it just isn't "clicking" in my brain, you know?
MissModelesque 2 years ago
If I had strech marks , I would call them tiger stripes .
It sounds sexy and would make me more comfortable with them , I think.
twistedslip1 2 years ago 2
Wohhooo 4 Battlescars =D Love ya Shanti !
JessNJRod 2 years ago
stretch marks are so normal, so many women have them, including young girls. don't worry about what people have to say.. they're just ignorant. keep your head high and good luck with your goal!!
doilooklikeaslutt 2 years ago
i knoww haha i have stretch marks
not major ones but its just from growing and stuff
mkaypittsburghchamps 2 years ago
Great video Shanti! Very helpful!
julia86sed 2 years ago
Holy Hell, the same thing happened to me, but on South Beach.... I lost 15 pounds in two weeks, then went to "phase 2" and introduced fruit and bread back in, then gained 30 pounds within a few months!!!
xodorianleexo 2 years ago
my mother called stretch marks 'experience marks'
she said if a woman lived her life without any, she must have had no life at all :P
Shanti i started going raw too!
I do eat one meal tho everyday and i haven't started the 'rules' that are in the raw detox book but so far i am really enjoying it. It really hasn't been hard.
and it hasn't been too expensive either. hooray! :)
hawaii8087 2 years ago
Yay Battlescars.
I have them too.
I'm starting to go on lifestyle change, which is hard because I live in South Asian Family, where everything is just fat filled. I've lost some weight, but once college starts up again It'll be easier, since I'm have my own fridge in my studio space that I can stock up with fruits. =)
achar89 2 years ago
Let's say you pop open that towel and gimme a look see
underground24020 2 years ago
Did you make a video on how to make green lemonade? If you didn't can you? I'm going to go look and see if there is one...
sarahjla84 2 years ago
Thank you for answering my question in your video!
What vegan cookies and dark chocolate (brands) are you current favorites?
denouemment 2 years ago
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Cool video. The other day I was at the grocery store and some stupid old fat ladies slowed down my line. Click my name to see what I did. I hate people. thanks again for the videos!
NormsBarStool 2 years ago
Eating more "raw" IS alot easier and faster! I love the fact that I save so many calories during the day.... then I get to eat a great dinner! I would have never known that you had stretch marks... and I also didn't know you went on the Atkins Diet at one point. I also went on an extreme low carb diet.. lost 5olbs... then gained it all back. I've got the battle scars also... oh well, were still getting to goal!
rugratstar 2 years ago
Why are you making a video with only a towel around you?? Get dressed! :)
Suzanne42 2 years ago
Stretch marks?? Hell no, Shanti is sexy from head to toe!! The haters wish that they could have her legs!! :)
NEATO!!!! I had a piece of celery last night. Yay for 1% raw!!! :P
thesiegster 2 years ago
battle scars indeed! i don't know many people that DON'T have stretch marks...
allisonsfat 2 years ago
the scale is never accurate when it comes to fat. you should start measuring areas of your body. Also your body eventually gets use to the same workouts and needs a change. i heard it takes about 6 weeks. so if your just doing the same workouts....i'd switch em up :)
briperch 2 years ago
Oh, and now you need a new intro! You need something sunny and happy now that you're in Cali -- no more rain in Seattle :)
shiz1246 2 years ago
GOOD IDEA!
vanezzy81 2 years ago
I thought EVERYONE had stretch marks! I even know a few guys... even skinny ones that have stretch marks. It's really not even something you'd have to make an excuse for -- just part of being human. Good luck on the journey to becoming raw food vegan!
shiz1246 2 years ago
Shanti have you had a "Lara Bar" yet? Raw Nuts and Fruit bar - organic ingredients. I love German Chocolate Cake!
realskirt 2 years ago
oops..careful!! don't lose that towel..LOL dont wanna make this the Shanti Peep Show episode..hehehe. Ya wanna talk stretch marks?? I got ya beat ..LOL Bio oil works pretty well on them. Only thing I use on salads is rice vinegar..but have to be careful and read the label, most have HFCS..grrrr You do a great job explaining raw foods..will be looking forward to more info on your new challenge. :O)
Jazmine375 2 years ago
Shanti - I know that you get tons of crap about everything, but I wanted to let you know that you are doing amazing. Your legs and butt @ 160lbs look better than mine @145lbs. Just thought I would help give you a boost today! Love Ya! - Katie
LifeinArizona 2 years ago
I like what you said about stretch marks, I have them myself on my back, stomach and arms when I gained alot of weight. Everytime I see them I'll have to remind myself that they are battle scars. Thanks Shanti.
mintbear82 2 years ago
Great video :)
pararig33 2 years ago
Hey Shanti!
Anyone looking for a good alternative to Ranch...
Use cottage cheese or ricotta cheese (low fat!) and a little bit of yogurt and blend it to a consistency you like. Then add the DRY Ranch (used for dips) and add as much as you like to taste. It makes a really good, low-fat, tasty dressing--not exactly the same but good!
youwantgeek 2 years ago
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nice vid, keep it up!
come check out our channel as well yeah? subscribe please (:
xx
epicmaximus 2 years ago
I noticed you reccomended natilia rose's raw food detox diet book. I am a raw food vegan myself and am familiar with it's priciples. But i was wondering if you read her other book 'Raw Food Life Force Energy' ....
If so ... has it changed your opinion of what she says in the raw food detox diet??? ... after reading the life force energy book as well I am becoming scared that we both have bought into a quack who skews scientific evidence to perpetuate their own ideas about food and diet.
devlynn167 2 years ago 2
Stretch marks = battle scars!!! I love that! I'll be using it all the time! thanx!
fit4lifejourney 2 years ago
I heart your vids Shanti! I just moved from NZ to AU and made some bad eating decisions in the transition... but I'm ready to look forward. Cool to see that you and G together - two power youtubers ready to take over the world?! Haha. Good stuff.
itapiss 2 years ago
Do you drink green tea?
sweetacapella 2 years ago
i know what its like not to see the scale move
you are super healthy and have a fab body so ignore the scales
xx
evilblackpixie 2 years ago
You are dong fantastic! so happy that you don't base everything on the numbers on the scale.keep up the great work :)
tmalford 2 years ago
Loved your response to the stretch marks comment somebody made. Its great watching your journey Shanti, see you next video!
pomomary 2 years ago
I think the diet is fantastic, I was just wondering- are you worried about the amount of sugars in the fruit? I know it is natural fruit sugars, but still does it not spike ur blood sugar giving you a crash?
Hellybabe 2 years ago
I feel so special : ) Thanks for answering my question. I love your videos. Could you look at my GROCERY HAUL VID and see what it is I could do healthy? Thanks a billion.
MsShorty240 2 years ago
I love how you call strechmarks battlescars.... It gives me another view on mine :) you re looking great! xoxo
LittleChrystalStarz 2 years ago 2
thanks for all da info
jenniferhenry35 2 years ago
Are you trying to get more views wearing the towel..? lol jk jk
Your doing awsome good job! 5*
lennox90210 2 years ago
rotfl.. why do people always have to point out the obvious on here? "stretch marks." yeah.. we all have them. some are just more visible than others. i got most of mine from my pregnancy and then just from being so morbidly obese. but no one has a perfect body. and anyone who thinks they do, are just fooling themselves. lol. been doing raw for 2 weeks now. i weigh in this weekend. last weekend it said that i had dropped 10 pounds, but i really think that was just water weight. but i feel good!!!
finneyfaery 2 years ago
Hi Shanti! I'm curious to find out the raw food diet's perspective on how to obtain nutrients such as vitamin B12 which is found only in animal products. Are you taking any supplements?
Chelerae15 2 years ago 2
oh!! i remember another i was wondering.. does anyone know about bananas? are they ok when trying to lose weight? i know they have a lot of sugar and that turns to fat. but everything in moderation right?
finneyfaery 2 years ago
Yes moderation is the way to go. I have a banana a day for breakfast, today I had two. It fills me up for a while:) I been craveing them this week. I usually eat like 4 bananas a year and now they are like my faves for the moment:) Take care!
vanezzy81 2 years ago
LOL!!! "runny poop"... sorry, that made me literally LOL.. question..is EVOO ok? and i had vegetarian black refried beans. also, did you ever notice that ginger gives a soapy flavor?? it takes getting used to. lol and one last question, for now, is it ok if i can't get any organics at all? not that i don't want to. i just can't afford all organic.
finneyfaery 2 years ago
A way to reduce cost of purchasing fresh organic produce is to purchase from your local farmer's market or pick-it-yourself farm.
amorphousmurk 2 years ago
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Beautifulrealities 2 years ago
lol battle scars! too cute! i love how real you are.
:)
x4brok3nprom1s3x 2 years ago 2
mylittlemotel 2 years ago 2
Hahah towel slip!
Most people have stretchmarks!
nightoftwilight 2 years ago
weight training builds muscle and muscle weighs more than fat
jdjas 2 years ago
I like to think of stretch marks as battle scars too. When I get down to bikini weight, I am going to be feeling too good about my weightloss to even waste time worrying about stretch marks! :)
xXAngela11Xx 2 years ago
antishay have you tried peppermint tea? I tried it today and its so good it supressed my desire to eat food late at night.
claudiarivas83 2 years ago
you are so cute
tkhofich 2 years ago
"Battle scars"
Love it.
<3
KeriLyn2980 2 years ago
i also have stretch marks from yoyo dieting before i learned to do it heathily 70lbs in less than one year.... thy are there but its kind of a reminder of where i've been and where i'm going. i love me for me, stretch marks and all!!!
alenajay 2 years ago
Can I ask you how did you do it? I need to do something about my weight, we just came from Disneyland and I realized how much I need to lose weight. It was a nightmare and I promised myself that next summer will be different.... thank you in advance!
inlove0395 2 years ago
it could be from gaining some mucle cause when you do it adds wieght
soccergirl99rocks 2 years ago
stretch marks are definitely battle scars! GO SHANTI!
adifferentB 2 years ago 3
I am trying to stick to raw for breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack right now. It's really VERY EASY to go raw for these meals. I think it's MUCH FASTER to grab these fruits and go, then hassle with cereal/sandwich/chips ect.
I will take a flat tummy with battle scars any day over my current tummy with stretch marks.
You make the best out of everything ... loves it!
LosingBelle 2 years ago
haha u can never diet in disney land its impossible lol
NeneBoo589 2 years ago
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Years later, after some unhealthy dieting, once I started eating regularly again I wound up gaining 60 pounds in a 6 month period. I'm not so proud of my battle scars.
shanosha1 2 years ago
I lost my mind because of constantly eating home made burgers while on the Atkins diet. The last straw was when me and my mother got in an argument because I wanted some macaroni and cheese, which is not on the diet. The argument lasted about 30 minutes, lol, and I have not eaten a home cooked burger since ending that diet, I detest them now. I also haven't had steak... at all, I pretty much lost most of my desire for meat.
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shanosha1 2 years ago
Great Video... it was nice meeting you all at the beach :)
HyeCleo 2 years ago
Yay for battle scars! lol.... this was a VERY informational video..thanks for sharing all of this information.
<3 Amber
junkinthetrunkk 2 years ago
What is "Artificial gain" exactly? Also, how do you know how many calories you need a day, specifically? is there a site i could go to?
rungirl05 2 years ago
battle scars. that was the best part of the video. go you!!
eamonchamp 2 years ago 2
Hi Shanti! Congrats on your weight loss success! I pretty much eat the same thing everyday. Is this bad? To be specific I eat cereal everyday on weekdays and on weekends I eat scrambled eggs,french fries and sasuge.
LadyTomiko 2 years ago
Congrats Shanti!! I know what you mean about the scale. I think we all give it way too much credit.
120togo 2 years ago
youre so beautiful
thelovelyredcrayon 2 years ago
wow tht whole strtech marks thing was sooo dumb anyone can get stretch marks there was this girl in my class who was skinny as a rail always had been her whole life and had alot of stretch marks it doesn mean tht u were fat or are fat tho most times it is it can simply be from growing too fast during puberty
AlreadyAmazing 2 years ago
ugh Lacto
tbossbone 2 years ago
Shanti, what is the most important advice you would give to someone who has ALOT ( like 150 pounds ) to lose. I think the thought of it is overwhelming and it's makeing it hard for me to commit because I know it's going to ba a long journey. Please help I have ALOT to lose. Thanks so much.
jacob0923 2 years ago
i've lost about 200 so far, still going. My thoughts? even if it takes 2 years.or 3, or 5..to lose the wt, it doesnt matter. Its not a race where you get no prize until you hit the finish line..there are prizes all along the journey..better health, energy, feeling and looking better and better all the time etc. If U do nothing..at the end of those yrs, you'll be still fat, unhappy..unhealthy, and probably fatter..so much worse off. A journey of 1000 miles begins with one step. You can do it!
Jazmine375 2 years ago
I love the line "I concider them battle scars" if that is true I have been at war many times. Lol
TheNewTiff1204 2 years ago 4
To add, not all vegetarians eat milk and eggs... just laco-ovo-vegetarians.
tbossbone 2 years ago
i agree with you on the stretch marks and personally they keep my mind focused. Every time i look at them it reminds me where i once was and how i don't want to go back there and it keeps my mind focused on losing weight
chloeelebeir 2 years ago
I looooove cooking too much for that! But I'm a healthy cook :)
janis14256 2 years ago
You are not the only person I've heard say they lost their minds on the atkins diet. ...I can't imagine that diet being good for a person.
oddandperky 2 years ago
Oh- forgot to say- the Hot Chocolate recipe is awesome, although I use turbinado sugar instead of Stevia- you gotta try it :)
apollojakenwill 2 years ago
I can't wait to try it then :)
antishay 2 years ago
Love the vid Shanti! We all have battlescars, and anyone who loves you isn't going to mind :) I came across a great little book about food combining, and it went really well with what Natalia says in her book- you may want to check that out for some info since you explain so much (and so well :) ) for people- it goes a little deeper into why certain foods don't work. Congrats on 100%- I'm getting to about 80% and my body is telling me to get to 100% - LOL - Nikki
apollojakenwill 2 years ago
What's the book?! I'm very interested :D
antishay 2 years ago
Food Combining, A Step by Step Guide by Kathryn Marsden only 57 pages, published in 1999 for 8 dollars so I'm sure there is a cheap copy somewhere. I love it - it breaks down the whole philosophy and science of it to the nuts and bolts. I have a library copy, otherwise I'd pass it along to you :)
apollojakenwill 2 years ago
MSM lotion is a good way to get rid of those battle scars if you're interested!
starelle 2 years ago
ur vids are always so helpfull! thanks!! i think we all have to deal with some type of stretch marks at some point of our lives and its usually when we are young so we kinda have them for like ... ever! i got some on my hips and boobs , so i bought at GNC "StriVectin-SD" and its working pretty well for me! you just have to strickly follow the 3x day application and u start seeing them blend with the skin!
yazmin32487 2 years ago
Great Video!
m7eagan 2 years ago
stretch marks. hmpf. puberty wasnt kind. stomach, boobs, shoulder/arms. but WHATEVS MAN. WHATEVS. thank you for another great vid! ive done raw before..but never stuck to it longer than 2 weeks..completely stupid b.c its the best i've ever felt. u r inspiring me to return to it. ~love & peace~
bollywould 2 years ago
I have stretch marks also, on my breasts and around my hips. I gained a lot of weight between senior year of high school and the first semester of college. They just make me remember how eating unhealthy can really throw your body for a loop. But just a suggestion: I heard that using cocoa butter on them can help make them more transluscent. I use it after showering. :)
Thanks for the Q&A! I'm trying raw also and finding it much easier than I thought (grab and go!).
-Rachel
leikana 2 years ago
cardio is the best thing to get your heart rate up..and you will burn calories.. eating raw foods wont make you lose weight..eating any foods will help you lose weight with exercise folks******
AnthonyNews 2 years ago
well, no offence, but she's getting my heart RATE up right now!
macrick 2 years ago
hey, re what u were saying abou the scales in the beginning - when u weigh yourself its hard to figure out fat/ muscle/ artificial weight etc. I use a body fat monitor. Its a scale by Tanita and it measures weight in lbs and measures your body fat %. Though I weigh 108 lbs ( im 5ft 4 and very small boned) I was 30 % body fat!!!! Im now down to 22% body fat. it is an excellent tool for fat loss and health - check it out
missmiaow2009 2 years ago
I just got that book and it is really fascinating. I loved your comment about battle scars...haha. Keep up the great work!
jebred19 2 years ago
i love the battle scars comment!
yeah, i lost weight in a really unhealthy way about 10 years back, lost a freakishly amount of weight in a matter of 3 months...90 pounds and then shot right back up after i started eating the way i once did agan. talk about stretch marks. ooh baby....i got the stretch marks. but in the grand scheme of things i am eating healthier, lost all my weight in a healthy way and i can live with the track marks.
great vid as always shanti!
rockybarragan 2 years ago
how did you get that? I really want them. Then everyone would SHUT the fuck up about my weight.
Thanks.
HKichen 2 years ago
In response to dressings, I know this may sound a little odd, but I top my salads with fresh, homemade salsa. It gives the salad a little bite like a dressing but it's all-raw (and way more low cal).
LiveANewLife 2 years ago
Hey Shanti,
You're videos totally inspire me :)
I've been a vegetarian for a while now, and am incorporating more raw foods. And I'm totally with you on the stretch marks. I'm convinced pretty much everyone has at least a few stretch marks, and no one should feel ugly because of them. :)
muffinsgoQUACK 2 years ago
great video, thanks!
silyrabbit68 2 years ago
i have stretch marks too girl! you still a beautiful woman! real women have curves and stretch marks, not saying that those who don't aren't real women but, curves and stretch marks are real and honestly who cares! they have nothing to do with you health!
cutechoclatechip 2 years ago
Hi Shanti!
Never commented but find you very motivational! The last part about the stretch marks hit close to home! I have them everywhere!! Even on my shoulders kind of embarrassed about them but I worked hard for my new body and I need not be ashamed!
xoxox
deslour23 2 years ago
Someone is sure being picky... stretch marks. I think there are very few people without them. I have even seen thin people with them. You are lookig good! Keep it up,
shesakura 2 years ago 2
Ugh I feel the same frustration as you shanti ! the scale always bounces up and down right as you're up to your goal !
jsgirl4ev3 2 years ago
I love eating salad and currently eat about 60% raw. Most of the dressings that I use are from a book called How It All Vegan. The best vegan dressings I have found by far.
pinkfairygrl1029 2 years ago
Great information Shanti. Thanks for putting the time into this!!
msarcomere 2 years ago
Hi Shanti just wanted to say that since you've been doing the raw food transformation, I've been loving your vids :) I love that you say that things are okay and you're not "there yet" this really applies to yogic thinking and I can relate to that as a former yoga teacher. I became overweight and stopped teaching because of being so self conscious but watching people who are REAL really motivates me. You are an inspiration to me.
oceanjessika 2 years ago
you are gorgeous and so inspiring!!!!
KritterRaw 2 years ago
Way to go Shanti!
I want to read more about the food combining as I find it very interesting and would like to incorporate it with clean eating. I will keep my eyes out for that book.
As always you are an inspiration and glad to see you are happy!
<3 Brenda
Lightenup2009 2 years ago
i gained 3lb this week. probably because i had chocolate cake (500cal) after dinner for 3 days in a row. But anywho, you're doing a really good job with this raw food stuff.
ashadoresya1 2 years ago
don't worry, my birthday week, i gained 4 lbs, that was a month ago and im still working it off. good luck :)
jsgirl4ev3 2 years ago
I am covered in stretchmarks too due to having 2 babies, I consider them reminders of the most precious things in my life. Love the vid :)
jennivega2001 2 years ago 3
battle scars. love it :) hehe
who doesnt have strech marks anyways?
applelove33 2 years ago
Great video shanti. GRR some people. Most women and lots of men have battle scars .. some people are so rude! I Have then on my tummy ,legs, hips and boobs!! Keep up the great work its going to pay off!! ;o)
mollybcutie2000 2 years ago