🎯What This Post Is About
This is my story of how I built a fat-burning plant-based routine that finally works. I’ll walk you through what I tried (and why it didn’t work), what I’m doing now, and the five “secret weapons” that are keeping me consistent. My hope is that you can take what I’ve learned and use it to design a system that helps you reach your own dream body.
1. Why I Started This Journey
At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to finally have the body I’ve always dreamed of.
For me, that means defined abs, strong arms, toned legs, and a sculpted back. A body that feels powerful, lean, and feminine at the same time.
For two years, I chased that dream. I tried program after program, some free, some expensive, but nothing gave me lasting results. Why? Because I didn’t have a system that combined fitness, nutrition, and accountability.
2. What Didn’t Work (And Why)
a. Random YouTube Workouts
At first, I pieced together influencers’ videos from YouTube. I’d try the latest trending exercises or workouts with great reviews. But without structure or a plan, I lost motivation after a few weeks. On top of that, I wasn’t aligning my workouts with proper nutrition, so I didn’t really see real results.
b. DIY Experimenting
I moved on to books, online courses, and my own “plans.” But honestly, it was like walking in the dark. I didn’t know which exercises were best, how to build a routine, or how to track progress.
c. Vegan SuperHero Academy
This was my first big investment, nearly $6,000 (yes I know…). And no result right? what there a best part? Well it gave me the identity of someone who goes to the gym. I started to see myself as “that person.” However, the workouts were often too long (lasting 90 minutes or more), which made me skip sessions. The nutrition advice was decent, but with a lot of meat plant alternatives and not a lot of salad and fruits, and… I didn’t follow it scrupulously. In the end, I spent a lot of money without seeing my real transformation.
d. Mindvalley 10X
I loved how efficient this program was and the lessons it taught me about strength. But it lacked nutrition and accountability for me, all things I realized were non-negotiable for my goals.
e. Finding Build With Science
By hazard, I came across Dr. Mike Diamonds on YouTube, which led me to discover Jeremy Ethier and Build With Science. His app immediately stood out because it didn’t just give me workouts. It gave me a system.
For only $29.99/month, I got access to:
- Daily accountability tools (weigh-ins, food logging, daily steps, checklists).
- Structured workouts with videos and clear instructions.
- Nutrition tracking (calories, macros, photos of meals).
- Lessons to keep me learning and motivated.
It was the first time I felt like everything was in one place, and that I was finally being held accountable every single day.
I also purchased a personalized meal plan for $119, created by a nutritionist. She calculated my exact needs and built meals that align with my plant-based lifestyle. For once, I didn’t have to guess. As of September 1, 2025, here are my daily calories and macros recommendations: 1500 calories; 105 g of protein, 42g fat, and 175g of carbs.
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3. My Fat-Burning Plant-Based Routine
Now I want to walk you through exactly what my current system looks like. My main goal in sharing this is to document my journey in a way that gives you practical value, so you can take what works for me and adapt it to your own path of transformation.
- Calories & Macros: 1,500 calories per day, with at least 105g of protein.
- Meal Planning: I log all my meals ahead of time, batch-prep for 3–4 days, and stick to what’s in my fridge. If I eat it, I log it, no exceptions. On days when I crave an extra snack or something sweet, I reach for a Liquid Death sparkling water (my favorites are grapefruit and lime). I usually keep it to one a day, two at most. At just 10 calories, it barely touches my daily total, and the refreshing bubbles help satisfy both the urge to snack and that ‘emotional hunger’ feeling by filling my stomach.
- Workouts: 4 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday). I follow the app’s strength program, starting with warm-ups and finishing with 10 minutes of cycling whenever my schedule allows.
- Steps: Minimum 5,000 steps daily.
- Morning Focus: I do my workouts in the morning whenever possible. If I do it first thing, I know it will get done.
- Daily Weigh-Ins: I step on the scale and record my weight every morning. It helps me connect and stay accountable to what I ate the day before, and keeps me committed.
- Visual Accountability: I bought a full-length mirror for my bathroom. I see my body every day, track changes, and visualize the results I’m working toward.
4. My 5 Secret Weapons
When I look at what’s helping me succeed this time, it comes down to five things:
- Accountability App: Build With Science gives me everything in one place: workouts, nutrition tracking, step goals, and lessons.
- Personalized Meal Plan: Having pre-calculated macro meals ready to go removes decision fatigue and keeps me aligned with my goals.
- Morning Workouts: When I train in the morning, my success rate is nearly 100%.
- Daily Weigh-Ins + Mirror: Seeing the numbers and my reflection keeps me honest and motivated.
- Sharing My Journey (This Blog): Writing about my process reminds me that I’m my first client. If I want to build a business helping women transform through plant-based living, I have to embody that transformation myself.
5. Lessons for You
If you’re trying to build your own fat-burning routine, here’s what I’d encourage you to do:
- Find a system that holds you accountable daily (whether it’s an app, a coach, a group, or a journal).
- Pair nutrition with fitness. One without the other won’t give you long-term results.
- Plan ahead. Prep your meals, schedule your workouts, and remove decision fatigue.
- Track progress visibly. Whether it’s a scale, a mirror, or progress photos, don’t hide from your reality.
- Commit fully. At the end of the day, no system works unless you do.
6. Final Thoughts
Fat loss isn’t just about finding the right program. It’s about commitment, structure, and accountability.
My fat-burning plant-based routine isn’t magic: it’s a system. One that finally combines all the pieces I was missing before.
I’m just at the beginning of this journey, but for the first time, I feel confident that I’ll reach the body I’ve been working toward for years. And if I can do it, so can you.
See My Progress in Real Time
If you’re curious about how this journey unfolds, I invite you to check out my Transformation Page here on the blog. That’s where I’m tracking my progress: photos, updates, and the honest behind-the-scenes of what it really looks like to build my dream body.
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