Woman Drops 3 Dress Sizes in Her 40s By Eating These 10 High Protein Meals

You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight and burn fat. In fact, you can eat delicious, satiating meals, according to one expert. Ashley DiGiacomo Schwartz is a Fitness & Nutrition Body Recomposition Coach-BA/IMBA who transformed her body during perimenopause, finally figuring out how to get rid of her midsection. In a recent post, she shares some of the meals that helped her reach her goals. "Here are five easy, high protein lunches (30 grams or more), made with five ingredients or less!" she writes in the caption, adding in the clip that you should "eat on repeat if you want to lose body fat."

Turkey and Avocado Wrap

• 4 oz sliced turkey breast
• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1/4 avocado
• Handful of spinach
• 1 tbsp mustard or hummus for spread.

Protein: 30g.

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

• 4 oz grilled chicken breast
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup roasted veggies (zucchini, bell peppers)
• 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling 🥄.

Protein: 35g.

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

• 1 can tuna in water
• 1 tbsp hummus
• 1/4 avocado
• Lettuce leaves for wraps
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber.

Protein: 32g.

Egg and Turkey Bacon Wrap

• 3 boiled eggs
• 2 slices turkey bacon
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 low carb high protein wrap.

Protein: 45g.

Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry

• 6 oz shrimp
• 1 cup mixed stir-fry veggies
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice.

Protein: 30g.

RELATED: 40+ Mom Loses 70 Pounds in a Year With These 4 Simple Steps

Egg White Veggie Scramble with Turkey Bacon

In another post she reveals five high-protein, low-calorie breakfast ideas, "each providing around 30 grams of protein. These recipes are designed to support fat loss and muscle maintenance goals while keeping calories in check," she says. The first is an egg white veggie scramble with turkey bacon.

• 1 cup egg whites
• 2 slices of turkey bacon
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1 tbsp salsa (optional).

Protein: 30g – Calories: ~230.

Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey.

Protein: 32g – Calories: ~270.

High-Protein Oatmeal

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 tbsp peanut butter powder
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup blueberries.

Protein: 30g – Calories: ~320.

Protein Smoothie

• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1/4 cup spinach
• Ice cubes.

Protein: 30g – Calories: ~270.

RELATED: 5 Quick Fat-Burning Tricks This Natural Bodybuilder Swears By

Cottage Cheese and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowl

• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (112g)
• 2 turkey sausage links
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/2 avocado
• Salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.

Protein: 30g – Calories: ~330 (with avocado).

And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.