Hold on to your greens folks! In this episode, we’re talking about common mistakes that might be sabotaging your plant-based weight loss goals. Tune in to hear The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark, discuss the dos and don’ts of plant-based weight loss so you can thrive on your weight loss journey. In this episode you’ll hear: 3:30 – It’s a girl! 4:15 – Batch cooking 6:00 – Why people may not lose weight if they’re eating more plants 8:00 – Plant-based v. vegan 9:30 – Weight Loss Mistake #1: Eating too much ultra-processed and calorie-dense foods 14:45 – The perfect snack 16:30 – Weight Loss Mistake #2: Slashing calories v. repairing metabolism 22:00 – Benefits of yoga 23:45 – Weight Loss Mistake #3: Undershooting protein 26:00 – Plant-based proteins 28:45 – Weight Loss Mistake #4: Being too strict 31:30 – Postpartum weight loss Thank you to our sponsor prolon®. If you use the following link, Alternative Food Network may receive a small commission from your purchase. Save 15% with discount code AFN15 here. CREDITS: Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann As referenced in the episode: Guest Link: https://www.theplantforwardnutritionist.com/Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span, Plant-Based Diet podcast Culinary Medicine Recipe podcastSubscribe to Alternative Food Newtork's newsletter here. To help us get to know you, kindly take a few seconds to fill out this SURVEY from the Producer of Plant-Based Diet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/plant-based-diet--3431055/support.