by Lani Muelrath | Oct 28, 2013 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
The mammogram results alert letter arrived in my mail late on a Friday afternoon. I tore into the envelope, looking for the usual ‘normal’ results report to which I had become accustomed. Instead, I found a formally worded letter with references to...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 16, 2013 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Journey
Have you noticed? We are somehow much more interested in talking about food and eating than we are, for the most part, about exercise. Write a blog post about sneaking in workouts and post it right next to a new recipe, and guess what everyone wants to read first?...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 29, 2013 | Fasting, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes, Travel
If the names Lisle and Goldhamer sound almost as familiar to you as Rogers and Hammerstein, it may be because they are co-authors of the brilliant and popular The Pleasure Trap. This visionary book could be considered the foundation of the practices and principles...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 23, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
This Teleclass/webcast has already taken place. Not to worry! You can still download the recording of the call; simply fill in the sign-up form further down the page, click the confirmation link, and the link to download the mp3 will be sent to you. ...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 9, 2013 | Transformations, Weight Loss
Janice, then Janice, now Are these the same person? When Janice sent me these pictures to post side-by-side as we reflected on our three month benchmark of working together in the Fast Start Program, these are the first words that came to mind: are these the same...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 31, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
What a delightful surprise to discover, in my mailbox, a package addressed to “The Plant-Based Fitness Expert” from Ben Bella books, containing their most recent release Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by one of the most respected science and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 16, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel, Video
I’ve just returned from Vegetarian Summerfest – and there is SO much to tell you! For starters, I was thrilled and honored to be invited to present at this by-invitation-only annual event in Johnstown, PA. I’ve heard about Veg Summerfest for years...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 21, 2013 | All Setup, Transformations, Weight Loss
Keturah was in one of my Body Transformation Booty Camps several months back. It sets my boat to floatin’ whenever someone writes to me months later, out of the blue, to tell me of their ongoing success. Keturah did just that. I asked her if I could share her...
by Lani Muelrath | May 16, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
When I first read the news about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy – volunteer surgery she underwent as a breast cancer preventative – my first response may have been just like yours. Along with the immediate realization that this must have been an...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 12, 2013 | Appearances
Last night the CHIP program officially got underway in Paradise, California. And as a launch surprise to everyone, the director of the CHIP program had purchased a copy of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts for every participant! Needless to say...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 8, 2013 | Recipes
I’m a big fan of black rice and had to share this snapshot of last night’s dinner with you. As a backdrop for my quickly created butternut squash curry, you’ve got to agree it’s an unbeatable feast – for both the eyes and the belly. I...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 5, 2013 | Move Your Body
You know I’ve been on a mission (tirade?) to get you sitting less. No fewer than 5 pages of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts are devoted to the problems of sedentarism, the hazards of sitting too much – and the easy fix. Which is why...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 3, 2013 | Move Your Body
The first official Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts book signing was celebrated this week at the esteemed and perfectly charming Lyons Books in Chico, California. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to taking the Fit Quickies message...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 25, 2013 | Appearances
Presenter: Lani Muelrath will be presenting at the 2013 Portland VegFest, sponsored by the Northwest Veg Society, September 21 – 22, 2013. Registration click here: Portland VegFest 2013 ___________________________________________________________________...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 11, 2013 | Appearances, Move Your Body
Brian Wendel is the industrious, creative and visionary power behind the ultra-popular documentary, Forks Over Knives. This movie has been an agent for change and has had a tremendous impact on the health education – and health – of our modern society....
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 22, 2013
Since reading the Fit Quickies 5-Minute Targeted Body-Shaping Workouts just a few short weeks ago, I have gone from a tight size 8 down to a loose size 6 pant size. But what’s even more important than that is that I’ve changed for the better ten-fold on...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 21, 2013 | Recipes
Beans in 10 minutes? If those four words don’t get your fired up about the pressure cooker, I don’t know what will. For someone like me who loves to eat, but cooking – not so much – fast, simple and healthy reign supreme when it comes to the...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 17, 2013 | Appearances, Media
Radio appearance: Lani will be the Victoria Moran’s guest on the Main Street Vegan Radio Show 3:00 p.m. EST/ 12:00 noon PST . main street vegan Main Street Vegan is a lively hour devoted to your health, well-being, and ways to live lightly and lovingly on...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 16, 2013 | Transformations
I know, officially the Fit Quickies book hasn’t released yet – that’s not until February 5. But my publisher pushed for an early release to meet the demand of the book tour and blog tour. And last week’s winner of a book giveaway contest,...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 1, 2013 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video
For everyone who wrote asking if I could please provide a transcript of the “3 Things” video that plays in the welcome banner at the top of the page, your wish is my command. The 3 things you must have for health, weight loss, and fitness success Hi,...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 24, 2012 | Recipes
Mom taught me to make a mean baked apple. The gently growing cinnamon sweet scent of it all as they baked slowly in the oven – unbeatable. Simple enough to make. Core the apples, fill the empty center with raisins and cinnamon, put a little water in the bottom...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 18, 2012
More about the Fast Start program. Fast Start Just like it sounds. You’re truly ready to make change and want the one-on-one contact and accountability to make your body shaping, health, and fitness goals happen NOW. No tire-kickers. My most exclusive program, usually...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 16, 2012
“I Am Thrilled With The Results From This Program!“ I am thrilled with the results I have gotten from taking this program. Early on, Lani told me, “Change your mind, change your body, change your life” and that is exactly what has happened for me. When I signed up for...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 14, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
When I set the intention not long ago to bring the message of healthy, happy and fit forward in a bigger way than ever before, I had no idea it would take the form of a book as it has with the upcoming release of The Book! Fast forward, Fit Quickies: 5 Minute...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 14, 2012
When I set the intention not long ago to bring the message of healthy, happy and fit forward in a bigger way than ever before, I had no idea it would take the form of a book as it has with the upcoming release of The Book! Fast forward, Fit Quickies: 5 Minute...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 11, 2012 | Transformations
Sometimes an email comes in that I just can’t wait to share with you. Such is the case with the message I’ve just received from Julianne, which I am calling Julianne’s Fit Quickie adventures. Actually, you might call Julianne a fellow plant-based...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 1, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
Big huge holiday thanks to everyone for the tremendous and enthusiastic support of the release of the Fit Quickies book cover and her imminent release! I am honored. What you may not know about is that I have a pre-order gift for everyone who places a...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 15, 2012 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
November advances. And so can your health and fitness – or not, depending on how you navigate the minefields of the holidays! No worries, here to help. As someone who for years successfully plowed through bowls of Christmas cookie dough and carried an extra 50...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 31, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
“Thank you so much!! It was all amazing!!! Thank you very much!!!” “You got me right back on track. I don’t know how to thank you enough.” “What an amazing call! I took so many notes and can’t wait to put the...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 18, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
Our ‘busy’ – yours and mine – may not always look the same, but no matter what outfit it’s wearing, busy has its set of challenges. ‘Busy’ demands that we set priorities and make plans to make sure they are honored. For...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 18, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
When we say ‘salad’, we tend to think bowl of greens, or crunchy green and yellow vegetables, or both, tossed with a dressing and served as a prelude, side, or even main course of a meal. This is limited salad thinking. Set yourself free. Here’s...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 16, 2012 | Weight Loss
I’m betting my bottom cactus pad that many of us heard first of agave in connection with tequila. It’s only been recently that it came back into our field of vision as the ‘new health food’. Natural? Healthy? Not so fast. Just like every...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 14, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Diet, exercise, mindset Aside from the obvious reasons that Jessica’s cancer recovery and 92 pound weight loss are such an inspiration, there is a message of huge importance to underscore in her story. Jessica makes it very clear that action in three realms...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 11, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Last week while exploring Civil War territory back East, I was struck by how chaotic and seemingly random this big chunk of our history really was. The Battle of Gettysburg was actually a series of skirmishes. Advance, retreat. Win for the North, win for the South....
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 6, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
My friend Anne Young nicknamed me the “Kickstart Chick” and I couldn’t be more proud, yet humbled, to wear the nametag. ok Lani – I’m in you cool Kickstart Chick you!! I am so honored you made me famous on this site!! now How cool is...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 2, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
“Oh, so you’re that Kickstart Chick? How cool is that?” I totally dig this message that came up on my facebook page not long ago. To be known as ‘that Kickstart Chick’? What an honor! And I’m ready to serve you again as...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 31, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
There’s no image or description (yet!), but she’s there and ready for pre-order action. The Fit Quickies book does have company, my author bio is up too. Yay! To celebrate, there are bonus gifts waiting for you as a big thank you when you pop on over and...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 21, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Weight Loss
Part 3 in a series. Part 1: Does checking the scale help with weight management? Part 2: Is the bath scale a taboo or a tool? Readers weigh in on weighing in. Part 3: Be present with your poundage: How to weigh mindfully, get out of fear of the scale, and use the...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 30, 2012 | Recipes
Top o’ the spud! Fellow plant-based foodie Vikki Deedrick launched a potato pondering that turned into a gold mine of ideas. The minute I saw where it was going, I knew I had to get this into your hands. Somehow it only seems fitting as the special guest on...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 28, 2012
The following is a clickable list of recipes from the McDougall Newsletters that do not comply with the Maximum Weight Loss(MWL) guidelines. Appreciation to Letha for compiling this list. For recipes that are compatible with the McDougall Maximum Weight Loss plan,...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 26, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
Have you signed up for the free Teleclass I am hosting with Dr. McDougall yet? I’m excited to announce that the next guest on my Teleclass series is none other than plant-based nutrition pioneer Dr. John McDougall. You’ve heard me report in on Dr....
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 25, 2012 | Recipes
After posting yesterday a picture of my dinner plate here, Simple plant-based dinner solution: Quinoa, zucchini & cannellini beans, I found out that there’s a whole universe of readers who haven’t heard of red quinoa. The white variety, yes, but not...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 18, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Have you ever struggled with getting off your hmmhmm and getting going with your workouts? Of course you have. Here’s my conversation with Traci yesterday on facebook. Can you identify? Then, I’ll show you five steps you can take to stop the struggle and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 10, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
“I couldn’t kill my first patient!” This is one of the most memorable lines spoken the fund raiser for PCRM’s Research Without Cruelty campaign that took place last Sunday at Millennium Restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Spoken by none...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 6, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
Note: Though this Teleclass has already taken place, you can obtain a recording of the event by following the links to the signup page and filling out the instant access form. Be sure to click the link in the confirmation email that you will be sent upon form...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 30, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
It’s quite possible this will bring on another onslaught from the Paleo diet people, who have, in the past, taken me to task on my unbridled support of a whole-foods, plant-based, low fat, starch-rich diet for the health and well-being of humans as well as dear...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 29, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Stuck? There’s a new book on the shelves, Coach Yourself Thin, by Hottinger and Scholtz. I haven’t read it. But one of my professional health and fitness journals has highlighted some content of this book that I’d like to share with you. Maybe it...
by Lani Muelrath | May 27, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
I am thrilled with the contents and format of this new book from Dr. John and Mary McDougall. When it comes to building a foundation of health, it really is so simple and McDougall keeps reminding us of just that. A whole-foods, low fat, vegan diet is easy to...
by Lani Muelrath | May 14, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
Thanks to Stacy who posted a fleet of questions in a response right here on the plant-based fitness blog. They made for a great, simple article so that’s exactly where it went – to the posts! Ive been trying to find the answer to this question, and can’t...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 15, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
Today I came across a reference to me on a discussion forum. It went something like this: “I see Lani has gotten somewhat diety.” Earlier, if you had peeped inside my kitchen you would have seen the following: Sweet onions, bok choy, brussels...
