Becky’s journey has led her from a challenging relationship with food to becoming an inspiring advocate for a plant-based lifestyle.
From a young age, Becky grappled with an unhealthy connection to food and self-image. Immersed in diet culture, she battled with strict food rules and the pursuit of weight loss, all while wrestling with perfectionism and a lack of confidence. Growing up in the Midwest, where “meat & potatoes” and dairy reigned, her eating experiences were far from positive, leaving her feeling unwell both physically and emotionally.
In college, Becky’s path took a significant turn as she embraced vegetarianism, driven by a deep understanding of the harsh treatment of animals in industrialized agriculture. Years later, while living abroad, she observed profound cultural differences in food attitudes and consumption, recognizing the lack of balance and mindfulness in American food culture.
However, it was when Becky embraced a plant-based vegan lifestyle that she experienced a remarkable transformation. Physically and mentally, she underwent profound shifts – the discomfort that used to follow meals was replaced by contentment and joy, no matter the quantity consumed. Her perception of food underwent a revolution: no longer an adversary, but a source of vitality and wellness. Through this journey, Becky harnessed her personal experiences and education, channeling her passion for this lifestyle into impactful ventures.
Meatless Movement recently had a chat with her.
Today, Becky stands as a beacon of insight and inspiration. She owns a small vegan bakery, and her dedication has culminated in 1-1 coaching, the creation of “The Plant-Based Path” course, and an enticing Recipe E-Book. Becky’s story is one of growth, transformation, and a heartfelt commitment to sharing the boundless benefits of a plant-powered existence.
Please tell us more about yourself
🌱 Thriving on PLANTS & BALANCE!
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
I am originally from Minnesota, in the US, and now live in a very small town in Colorado.
I first went plant-based vegan 10 years ago as more of a diet, wanting to be healthy but also focused on weight loss. I wavered back to vegetarian when I felt outside pressures, mainly in relationships or at work. So it took building confidence and living in my truth, not caring what others think to really stick with this lifestyle. I’ve been 100% vegan for a little over 7 years, maybe longer. I feel amazing and my cooking skills have drastically improved.
This lifestyle is SUSTAINABLE and ENJOYABLE when there is balance 🙏
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
I grew up with an eating disorder, a very poor relationship with food and myself. All food was evil and contained “bad” things – fats, carbs, calories. When I went plant-based vegan it was the first time that I felt GOOD about what I was putting in my body. I felt good before, during and after eating, even if I was very full I didn’t feel sluggish or guilty. I had more energy, mental clarity, less mental stress or time counting calories. I did lose weight in a very natural way but I found so many other physical and mental benefits in eating whole food plant-based vegan. A big one is that I overall consume in line with my beliefs and values.
I think that I am lucky to be in this time where the demand for vegan has increased so much, even in our tiny town we have so many food options. And it just takes a little planning when going to an event or travelling – it’s easy now. I include a lot of social tips and preparing for events as a vegan in one of the lessons in my online course because I think the social aspect can be such a hurdle – receiving criticism, not wanting to stand out, etc.
⭐️Vegan isn’t a diet, it’s a 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩!
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
I am passionate about my vegan lifestyle, it helped me heal so much in terms of my relationship with food, and launched me into this path to taking care of myself in so many ways beyond food.
This has led me to wanting to help others – I became a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and opened Heart Coaching last year. I work 1-1 with clients, and just launched an a comprehensive program called The Plant-Based Path: Co-Create Your Vegan Journey with Becky Hill that I am SO proud of, because I know it will help many people who wish to go plant-based, but aren’t confident or have doubts about taking the journey.
It’s very holistic in terms of turning inward, practicing mindfulness and cultivating self-love as well. I also launched Heart Baker, my little vegan bakery, in Jan 2021 and I do pop-ups and farmer’s markets. Even in our small community I see huge support for what I do, it’s such a great way to immerse myself in our town and I love connecting with members of the community. Plus I just love baking, and believe in balance in life (lagom). I love to enjoy treats but I also care about what I put in my body, so my aim is to provide others with better-for-you options they can feel good about.
What are effective ways to encourage individuals who haven’t embraced a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle to explore and incorporate meatless food into their diet?”
I don’t really try to convince others to do things, I like to “walk the talk” so to speak and attract others to this abundant and beautiful way of living. My husband wasn’t vegan when we first met, but after eating all the delicious food I cooked for him, and asking me questions about my perspectives about animal products, he decided to dive into documentaries like Earthings, Dominion, What The Health and Gamechangers and he basically went vegan overnight.
𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡-𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐴𝑏𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 RECIPE E-BOOK is AVAILABLE! 🎉 Here are a few snaps out of the 40+ delicious vegan + gluten free recipes in the book
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
I just launched my Plant-Based Balance E-Book with 40+ recipes, attached are some of my top favorite dishes from that, pictures from IG recipe reels, as well as some of the lovely vegan treats from my bakery. And one shot of pure bliss in Italy – I dream of all of the beautiful and simple flavors from Italy – I ate my way through so much pasta, bread, tomato and olive oil! It was very easy to be vegan there, which could surprise some.
So many think that vegan = ultra healthy. Expensive “superfoods” and powders, tons of time in the kitchen, eating lots of raw vegetables constantly
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
I think it’s unfortunate that there are vegans who are really awful to those that aren’t, because it creates this image of people being super judgemental and annoying to be around, like that’s all we talk about. This lifestyle is all about compassion – and there are just as many vegans who acknowledge that not everyone is born vegan! We all have our own food journey. I am always of the mindset that if every person was more connected to their consumption cycle, the world and her beings would be in a much better, healthier place.
I also think a big misconception is that a plant-based vegan diet isn’t safe and doesn’t provide adequate nutrition- this is due to animal industry marketing tactics. It’s funny, when you first tell people you’re vegan, many become experts on nutrition 😉 but it’s all based off of what we’ve been told. In my course we address the most common concerns, from looking at nutrients and bioavailability, to the history of the food pyramid and more – and showcase just how healthy and amazing this lifestyle is.
Like all aspects of life, we feel best when we find 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 every day 💕 both work days and days off
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
Simlarly, the misconception that vegans are weak is a common one, since people think protein = strength and think we need to rely on protein from animals. Again this comes from marketing. Gamechangers is a powerful documentary, and there are so many vegan bodybuilders out there that prove otherwise. I have never felt stronger mountain biking, climbing 14ers, backpacking, having a really solid yoga practice and of course, lifting 50 lb bags of flour at the bakery 😉
Are you plant-based curious, but have no idea where to start?
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
To someone who’s just beginning to go meatless, what is your advice? Start with small changes and build in order to create sustainable habits that will last a lifetime. Don’t try to do everything perfect overnight! Listen to your body, and have your doctor’s support. It can also just be really interesting to get a physical and bloodwork done and see how your body shifts.
Becky Hill | Heart Coaching
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