Hi, I'm Manuela

I'm RebelPlantivore

I was born and raised in Romania and moved to the United States in 2011.
I live in California with my husband and two kids.

I like traveling, hiking, coffee, meal prep, and finding simple ways to make healthy eating easier. I also really love soups.

And yes... I still have a sweet tooth.

I’m 49 years old, and I truly believe growing older is a privilege.

Over time, I gained weight and stopped feeling like myself.

I felt uncomfortable in my body.
I had low energy.
And no matter what I tried, everything felt restrictive.

I was always thinking about dieting…
what to eat, how much to eat, what to avoid.

Until I found a different way.

Not another diet -
but a simple way of eating that I could actually stick to.

Something sustainable.
Something realistic.
Something that didn’t feel like punishment.

And that’s how I lost 80 lbs in my 40s.

And if you feel like you’ve tried everything… I was exactly there.

I created this page for you, if you feel stuck.

If you think you need to eat less to lose weight.
If you’re tired of dieting.
If nothing seems to work anymore.

Because weight loss shouldn’t feel like constant struggle.

I don’t believe in small portions.
I don’t believe in constant hunger.
And I don't believe you need to track every calorie to see results.

I believe healthy eating should feel simple enough to do for years, not just a few weeks.

A Few Things I Believe

• Weight loss shouldn't require constant hunger.

• You don't need to start over every Monday.

• Simple beats perfect.

• Food should leave you feeling full.

• Consistency matters more than motivation.

• You can lose weight without making your life miserable.

This is how I eat most days.

• Half starch (potatoes, rice, beans)

• Half vegetables

• Big plates

• No calorie counting

• No restriction

My meals are simple because simple is repeatable.

I follow the same basic formula over and over instead of looking for the next diet, cleanse, or reset.

Because consistency beats perfection.

This is exactly how I lost 80 lbs in my 40s.