by Lani Muelrath | Dec 22, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
There are at least 2 BIG reasons to steer clear of the cheese tray that seems to make its ubiquitous appearance this time of year. Cheese cubes, cheese balls, cheese sauce – think of the incarnations! You may already know the downside of dairy (see ‘Perils of...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 19, 2011
Vegan Mainstream has added a new expert to the team! Plant-strong fitness expert Lani Muelrath specializes in helping people who struggle with their weight and energy transform their bodies, without hunger or exercising like a maniac. She is a woman of many hats,...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2011
Check out Lani’s interview with Engine 2 Diet! We are excited to introduce you to Lani Muelrath, plant-strong fitness expert! Lani is the creator of The Body Transformation Formula and Fit Quickies™ 5 Minute Workouts. She has a Master’s Degree in Physical...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 15, 2011 | Recipes
We like to practice for Thanksgiving at our house. And what better excuse. The Tofurky just hit the market, the red potatoes are out in full force, so why not? So we steamed up a big pot of organic red potatoes. Like buttah. A beautiful mountain of steamed broccoli...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 9, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
Remember that survey I sent you a week ago? Holy happenin’ results. A high percentage of responses are asking for more recipes and lots more details about a plant-based food plan. Many responders also wanted to know more about what I eat each day to be healthy,...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 25, 2011
Looking for a specific post? You’ve come to the right place. Browse the archives bytopic, or use the search box in the sidebar. Alphabetical By Category Below are the key categories from the article archives. Below each description is a list of key posts from...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 20, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Weight Loss
True story. Talk about flashbacks! I even told you about it at the time here: “When once-snug shorts slip off without being unbuttoned; aka time for a new tropical wardrobe”. Those very shorts – as perfect as they are for travel and as well as...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 17, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition
Let’s be honest – does the word ‘starch’ freak you out? Conjure up images of white paste and calorific goop? This just in from Shannon about dietary starches, a web article, and her quest for reflections from yours truly. Of course I’m...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 31, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Read Dr. Gupta’s post-production notes here. Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on a personal mission to never have a heart attack. And in the process, he embarked on a year-long investigation to find out what actions he could take to offset his family history of heart...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 25, 2011
You’ve read the books, you know the skinny and scoop on the benefits of a plant-based diet, and you’re totally inspired to go for it, jump your health and energy, and dump the extra weight. And now you need to know, simply, what to eat. And more often...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 22, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
What does ‘vegan’ mean, anyway? And what does a vegan eat? The answer may seem obvious to readers at the Plant-Strong Fitness Blog, yet it’s one of those questions that is never too silly to ask and begs a specific spot for an answer and an easy...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 19, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
If you have been hovering anywhere near the plant-based diet and plant-based nutrition world, then the name Esselstyn is no news to you. And if you’re looking for one perfect primer to switching up to a whole foods plant-strong diet, then Rip Esselstyn’s...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 6, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video
This short rap was just too adorable for me not to share with you right away. Calcium, protein, zinc, vitmin B12 -it’s all in there. Thanks to Jonathan Mann and Ivory King for this charming little song that’s got a powerful message debunking vegan myths...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 3, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
I promised in Part 1 of the “Plant-based Nutrition Certification via Cornell University” report to address the juiciest question of them all: Q. “Lani, what was the single biggest thing you learned from the Plant-based Nutrition course? Honestly?...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 8, 2011 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Weight Loss
Special occasion overeating. You know what I’m talking about. “But it’s Christmas!” “But it’s Friday!” “But it’s…..!” Special occasion overeating could also be called self-permission to eat all the wrong foods. You know, the ones that are not compatible with your...
by Lani Muelrath | May 24, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition
This just in from Karen, who has graciously agreed to let me publish her message to me along with my reply. I always admire women who just put it out there and this shot you straight to the top of my most admired list, Karen! [fancy_box] Sweet! You’re back....
by Lani Muelrath | May 4, 2011 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition
You hear the reports on increasing incidences of disease – and death by disease – and it can’t help but register fear in our hearts. Yet you, my dear, smart reader, already know that you can make a big difference in your health simply by what you put...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 13, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Transformations
Sure, we all want to look good. Yet when you’ve experienced debilitating, life-changing pain that hijacks your attention, finding relief from that pain becomes paramount. This is what happened to Phyllis. At the relatively young age of 46, she was becoming...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 11, 2011
Body Transformation Booty Camp with Lani Muelrath, M.A. For optimum weight loss and body shaping If you want to shape muscle, you will need to exercise and overload the muscle to make more of it. However, if you want the muscle to show, you need to lose body fat, and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 14, 2011 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Why do most weight loss diets fail? I’m betting you already have an answer right at the tip of your tongue. As a matter of fact, if you happen to have a long and colorful diet history as I do, then I’m certain of it. Let me guess. Your answer to the...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 13, 2010
When Friends Ask: Where Do You Get Your Protein? by John McDougall, M.D. If you don’t know where you get your protein while following a plant-food-based diet, you’re in good company. The Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association, scientists from the Human...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2010 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
[fb-like] Rip Esselstyn takes the Engine 2 Diet plant strong diet 28-day challenge to this small dairy town in Pennsylvania. Check out the report from a local TV station. 100 = number of participants 9 lbs = average weight loss 15% = average drop in LDL...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 16, 2010 | Weight Loss
Do you want the bad news or the good news first? The bad news is that we do have genetic tendencies for weight gain. Some women gain weight more easily than others. But I didn’t have to tell you that. It’s in your genes, right? You just got the dreaded...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 1, 2010 | Recipes
On a mission to eat healthy and yet find the holiday season has you wondering how to do just that? Here’s hope – and rescue menus and ideas – from Mary McDougall. Something for everybody! All newsletter archives referenced in the recipes can be...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Is it possible we should be taking fewer supplements, rather than looking for the new “perfect” one? I know, “don’t take your vitamins” sounds like sacrilege, doesn’t it?! Popping our daily vitamins is right up there with cherry...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 3, 2010 | Weight Loss
Lani, I’m not really surprised but have to say that your organization and thoughtfulness with McBooty Camp are unparalled. Everything is so organized! I feel fabulous! I was just thrilled this morning when looking in the mirror. Even with a far from...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 17, 2010 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
I can count the diet books I’d recommend on one hand. Or less. But there’s a new diet book out that has elbowed its way to the top 5. Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Diet. The Engine 2 story Yes, Engine, as in fire engine. Rip Esselstyn is a fireman in...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2009 | All Posts, Weight Loss
It’s been proven time and time again. A solid, nutritious breakfast will: stabilize blood sugar through the day ward off overeating as the day goes on eliminate cravings for sweets for the above reasons, be a powerful part of a weight loss or fat loss plan And...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 22, 2009 | All Posts, All Setup, Weight Loss
Provocative question. Compelling evidence. Literally. Is the fat you eat the fat you’ll wear? Apparently, the fat you eat is the fat you’ll wear. if a researcher were to biopsy the fat deposits of your thigh, abdomen, or (pretty much anywhere else that...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 15, 2009 | Weight Loss
How does a Ms. Fitness America eat? Meet nutrition expert and wellness enthusiast Kardena Pauza. Kardena is a Top Certified Personal Trainer at Next Level Fitness & Wellness Center, and a Nutritional Consultant that has been passionately involved in the area of...
