Discover the power of a whole foods plant-based diet
Hi I’m Krista
Welcome to my plant-based life
Remember weight loss takes time and consistency! This isn't just a diet, it is a lifestyle!
Before Plant-Based
After Plant-Based
Remember to appreciate your body and all that it does for you! Enjoy the journey of self love!
Calorie Density
Calorie density is the measure of calories or energy in a specific weight of a specific food. You don’t have to cut back on the volume of food you eat, you just need to change the types of foods you eat.
Your calorie intake can be naturally reduced by eating whole unprocessed plant foods that are full of fiber, water, and nutrients along with the bulk to fill you up and keep you full.
Eat below the 600 cal/lb mark for weight loss.
Eliminate using oil.
Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Arranging Your Plate
Next to understanding calorie density, plate building is one of the single most important things in your weight loss journey.
This plate building method allows you to consume large amounts of food for a lot fewer calories using “Calorie Dilution.”
Replace foods on your plate with calorie dense foods to lower or “dilute” the number of calories in your meal without decreasing volume.
I use the Starch Solution style 50/50 plate. Fill half of your plate with non-starchy veggies and half with starchy foods of your choice.
