CHELSEA MAE
I'm Chelsea Mae.
Weird vegan mum, former serial dieter (even though I woudn't admit it), and founder of Lean with Plants! Passionate about helping women lose weight on a plant-based diet.
I'm super dorky, opinionated, and oh... I love statistics! That's why you won't hear me giving advice that isn't backed by science. And that's a scientific fact (um...).
I’m married to Nick, my best friend from high school (cue heart emoji). Together we live in New Zealand's Winterless North (north of the Shire and east of Narnia) with our two beautiful girls Riley and Morgan!
Losing 18kg (40 lbs.) in 2018 was a catalyst for so much inner growth and good. I started skateboarding, mastered a 4 am morning routine, and smashed my lifelong goal of doing 1 chin-up (my record is now 9).
Not everything is perfect though. Nick was diagnosed with MS in 2014 and I kinda cracked. That’s a story for another time, but you don’t have to have everything together to start improving small areas of your life… rather that’s the perfect time to start!
So where did my weight loss journey start?
CHELSEA MAE
I'm Chelsea Mae.
Weird vegan mum, former serial dieter (even though I woudn't admit it), and founder of Lean with Plants! Passionate about helping women lose weight on a plant-based diet.
I'm super dorky, opinionated, and oh... I love statistics! That's why you won't hear me giving advice that isn't backed by science. And that's a scientific fact (um...).
I’m married to Nick, my best friend from high school (cue heart emoji). Together we live in New Zealand's Winterless North (north of the Shire and east of Narnia) with our two beautiful girls Riley and Morgan!
Losing 18kg (40 lbs.) in 2018 was a catalyst for so much inner growth and good. I started skateboarding, mastered a 4 am morning routine, and smashed my lifelong goal of doing 1 chin-up (my record is now 9).
Not everything is perfect though. Nick was diagnosed with MS in 2014 and I kinda cracked. That’s a story for another time, but you don’t have to have everything together to start improving small areas of your life… rather that’s the perfect time to start!
So where did my weight loss journey start?
COACH JANELLE
Janelle is a 40-year-old mom of two teenagers, two cats and is married to her best friend.
She came to LWP, looking for hope after years of disordered eating, extreme dieting, and feeling stuck. Even after earning a health coach certification at one point, she still struggled with consistency and the pull of old habits. It wasn’t until she found Lean with Plants that everything clicked.
She realized she was not broken.
She went from client to Coach to Head Coach, fully committed to our mission of transforming lives. She says Lean with Plants changed her life, and being a part of this team carried her through one of the hardest physical seasons of her life. With determination and the support of her team and clients, she grew stronger, choosing to remain a hero, not a victim—a mindset we help other women embrace.
Being around women who are obsessed with growth, she kept going and even got certified as a Pilates instructor!
Determined to show women that movement is a gift. She believes every woman, regardless of size, age, or place in the journey, can start small and build strength from the inside out.
Grateful to be the example her daughter mirrors and empowering women to take ownership of their lives, break free from diet culture, and create lasting change through habits, community, and mindset shifts, they need to build a life they love.
COACH ABBIE
Abbie has been a devoted vegetarian for over 30 years
and her commitment to health took on new meaning in 2020 after losing both her parents to heart disease. With a family history of health challenges, Abbie turned to plant-based eating and the principles of calorie density to transform her own life.
By focusing on nutrient-dense, satisfying foods that naturally promote satiety and sustainable weight loss, she discovered the power of small, consistent habits.
As a certified health coach, meditation teacher, and breathwork practitioner, Abbie combines her expertise in mindfulness and nutrition to help her clients achieve not only a healthy weight but also a vibrant and balanced lifestyle.
Abbie is passionate about empowering women to embrace
plant-based eating as a sustainable and effective way to reach their health goals. She educates her clients on the principles of calorie density, showing them how to fill their plates with delicious, low-calorie, high-volume foods that leave them feeling satisfied and energized.
Her approach focuses on health first, with weight loss as a natural byproduct of nourishing the body and mind. Through personalized coaching, Abbie inspires her clients to invest in themselves, proving that with consistency, self-care, and a love for wholesome, plant-based foods, they can achieve lasting wellness and a life they truly enjoy.
KEZIA
I’m Kezia!
I’ve lost 75lbs (and counting) through Lean with Plants — and that transformation has changed every part of my life.
For most of my life, I was hyper-aware of my body and the fact that I was bigger than my friends.
My parents tried to help with every “solution” imaginable — diets, healthy meal plans, and countless strategies — but nothing ever stuck.
As I got older, I chased quick fixes: meal delivery programs, juice cleanses, calorie counting, and detox diets that promised results but never taught me how to live differently. None of them worked because they weren’t based on real, sustainable habit change.
“Every New Year, weight loss was my resolution.”
I used to fall asleep wishing I could wake up in a body that finally felt healthy and free.
After following Chelsea’s podcast and YouTube channel for over a year, I realized time would keep passing whether I changed or not. So I stopped trying alone and took the leap into Lean with Plants — and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Two years later, I’ve built strong, sustainable habits that I actually love. I have more energy, confidence, and self-belief than I ever thought possible. I even run — for fun! — and genuinely enjoy being active.
Now, I get to use my experience to help other women make this same shift. I know what it’s like to feel stuck and frustrated — and I know how freeing it feels to finally live in alignment with your goals.
Helping women build confidence and sustainable habits isn’t just my passion — it’s my purpose.
ERICA
Erica has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of seven, when her mother began bringing her to the gym. Growing up, Erica watched her mom — a single mother working two and sometimes three jobs — still prioritize her health and well-being. Her mom knew that caring for herself wasn’t selfish; it was essential to having the energy, strength, and mindset to raise her daughter and set an example of resilience and self-respect.
Erica has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of seven, when her mother began bringing her to the gym. Growing up, Erica watched her mom — a single mother working two and sometimes three jobs — still prioritize her health and well-being. Her mom knew that caring for herself wasn’t selfish; it was essential to having the energy, strength, and mindset to raise her daughter and set an example of resilience and self-respect.
That example shaped Erica’s lifelong commitment to health, wellness, and empowering women. Having personally experienced struggles with self-confidence, emotional eating following her parents’ divorce, and the impact of mental health challenges, Erica understands the deep connection between physical health and emotional well-being. She found her own confidence and mental clarity through working out, eating well, and learning to care for herself in a way that allowed her to show up fully for others.
With a professional background in the wellness industry, Erica has dedicated her career to helping women step into the highest version of themselves — women who know they are worthy, beautiful, and capable. She believes that prioritizing one’s own health is not only the foundation for personal fulfillment but also for serving others from a place of strength. As an advisor for Lean With Plants, Erica brings both her professional expertise and her personal journey to inspire and guide women to take up space in the world with confidence, energy, and purpose.
COACH JANELLE
Janelle is a 40-year-old mom of two teenagers, two cats and is married to her best friend.
She came to LWP, looking for hope after years of disordered eating, extreme dieting, and feeling stuck. Even after earning a health coach certification at one point, she still struggled with consistency and the pull of old habits. It wasn’t until she found Lean with Plants that everything clicked.
She realized she was not broken.
She went from client to Coach to Head Coach, fully committed to our mission of transforming lives. She says Lean with Plants changed her life, and being a part of this team carried her through one of the hardest physical seasons of her life. With determination and the support of her team and clients, she grew stronger, choosing to remain a hero, not a victim—a mindset we help other women embrace.
Being around women who are obsessed with growth, she kept going and even got certified as a Pilates instructor!
Determined to show women that movement is a gift. She believes every woman, regardless of size, age, or place in the journey, can start small and build strength from the inside out.
Grateful to be the example her daughter mirrors and empowering women to take ownership of their lives, break free from diet culture, and create lasting change through habits, community, and mindset shifts, they need to build a life they love.
COACH ABBIE
Abbie has been a devoted vegetarian for over 30 years
and her commitment to health took on new meaning in 2020 after losing both her parents to heart disease. With a family history of health challenges, Abbie turned to plant-based eating and the principles of calorie density to transform her own life.
By focusing on nutrient-dense, satisfying foods that naturally promote satiety and sustainable weight loss, she discovered the power of small, consistent habits.
As a certified health coach, meditation teacher, and breathwork practitioner, Abbie combines her expertise in mindfulness and nutrition to help her clients achieve not only a healthy weight but also a vibrant and balanced lifestyle.
Abbie is passionate about empowering women to embrace
plant-based eating as a sustainable and effective way to reach their health goals. She educates her clients on the principles of calorie density, showing them how to fill their plates with delicious, low-calorie, high-volume foods that leave them feeling satisfied and energized.
Her approach focuses on health first, with weight loss as a natural byproduct of nourishing the body and mind. Through personalized coaching, Abbie inspires her clients to invest in themselves, proving that with consistency, self-care, and a love for wholesome, plant-based foods, they can achieve lasting wellness and a life they truly enjoy.
KEZIA
I’m Kezia!
I’ve lost 75lbs (and counting) through Lean with Plants — and that transformation has changed every part of my life.
For most of my life, I was hyper-aware of my body and the fact that I was bigger than my friends.
My parents tried to help with every “solution” imaginable — diets, healthy meal plans, and countless strategies — but nothing ever stuck.
As I got older, I chased quick fixes: meal delivery programs, juice cleanses, calorie counting, and detox diets that promised results but never taught me how to live differently. None of them worked because they weren’t based on real, sustainable habit change.
“Every New Year, weight loss was my resolution.”
I used to fall asleep wishing I could wake up in a body that finally felt healthy and free.
After following Chelsea’s podcast and YouTube channel for over a year, I realized time would keep passing whether I changed or not. So I stopped trying alone and took the leap into Lean with Plants — and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Two years later, I’ve built strong, sustainable habits that I actually love. I have more energy, confidence, and self-belief than I ever thought possible. I even run — for fun! — and genuinely enjoy being active.
Now, I get to use my experience to help other women make this same shift. I know what it’s like to feel stuck and frustrated — and I know how freeing it feels to finally live in alignment with your goals.
Helping women build confidence and sustainable habits isn’t just my passion — it’s my purpose.
ERICA
Erica has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of seven, when her mother began bringing her to the gym. Growing up, Erica watched her mom — a single mother working two and sometimes three jobs — still prioritize her health and well-being. Her mom knew that caring for herself wasn’t selfish; it was essential to having the energy, strength, and mindset to raise her daughter and set an example of resilience and self-respect.
Erica has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of seven, when her mother began bringing her to the gym. Growing up, Erica watched her mom — a single mother working two and sometimes three jobs — still prioritize her health and well-being. Her mom knew that caring for herself wasn’t selfish; it was essential to having the energy, strength, and mindset to raise her daughter and set an example of resilience and self-respect.
That example shaped Erica’s lifelong commitment to health, wellness, and empowering women. Having personally experienced struggles with self-confidence, emotional eating following her parents’ divorce, and the impact of mental health challenges, Erica understands the deep connection between physical health and emotional well-being. She found her own confidence and mental clarity through working out, eating well, and learning to care for herself in a way that allowed her to show up fully for others.
With a professional background in the wellness industry, Erica has dedicated her career to helping women step into the highest version of themselves — women who know they are worthy, beautiful, and capable. She believes that prioritizing one’s own health is not only the foundation for personal fulfillment but also for serving others from a place of strength. As an advisor for Lean With Plants, Erica brings both her professional expertise and her personal journey to inspire and guide women to take up space in the world with confidence, energy, and purpose.
© 2024 Chelsea Mae
© 2024 Chelsea Mae