Coach Lost 56 Pounds With These 5 Supplements and 6 High-Protein Meals
Are you trying to lose weight but need a little help? Mia Preps is an online coach who helps women lose weight in a sustainable way – just like she did. In a new post, she discusses a few supplements that were incredibly helpful in her journey. "I know when you are starting out on your fitness journey, knowing what to buy can be really overwhelming! But I like to keep it simple," she says. She then goes on to reveal the supplements she would "buy over and over again" if she wanted to lose 56 pounds while building muscle.
Whey Protein
Her first suggestion is a protein powder. "I would suggest getting a whey protein," she says in her post, explaining that you have two options. "You can get one that's vanilla or unflavoured, then add ingredients in to mix it up. Or choose a flavor that you love. This way, you can have it in shakes, oats, yogurt and not get bored of it."
Clear Whey
Another supplement must-have? Clear whey (ISOclear), which "is perfect for when you don't want a creamy shake," she says. "It's basically juice that has 25g of protein in it for minimal calories! Perfect to sip on throughout the day."
Flavor Powder
Next on her list? "Flavor powders are such a staple for me," she writes. "I mix them into my coffee, yogurt, oats." She adds that they are sugar-free, "which means I don't have to worry about adding extra calories into my drinks or food. But the flavors are amazing."
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Protein Bars
She is also a fan of protein bars, "a must" for her. "As someone with a sweet tooth, having something that tastes as good as a chocolate bar with 14g of protein in it is a game changer!" she says.
Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are another item on her list. "These aren't something I have every day but when I'm cutting, they help to curb some of the cravings and give me a boost. The ESN ones are zero sugar and contain electrolytes!" she says.
Creatine
She is also a fan of creatine supplements. "Taking Creatine every day has been proven to support muscle growth," she says. Research has found that pairing creatine with strength training is a good combination.
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Chopped Chicken Caesar Bagel
In another post, she reveals five meals she eats on repeat to drop body fat, starting with a chopped chicken Caesar bagel with 405 calories and 40 grams of protein. "Cook two bacon medallions. Mix 10 g Parmesan, 1 cup Shredded Iceberg lettuce, 20 ml light Caesar dressing, 60g Chicken breast cooked chop on a chopping board. Warm one Bagel, add bacon medallions and Caesar mix inside," she writes.
Peri Peri Chicken and Rice
The next item is peri peri chicken and rice with 503 calories and 48 grams of protein. "Marinate 120 g Chicken breast with 2 tsp Peri-peri sauce medium 1 tsp Garlic salt, 1 tsp Paprika. Air fry for 20 minutes. Boil/ microwave 1 serving Basmati microwave rice, then mix in 2 tbsp of marinade. Drizzle 10 g Honey on 20g diced halloumi light and fry off in pan," she says.
Honey Fajita Beef Pasta
Next up, honey fajita beef pasta with 544 calories and 49 grams of protein. "Boil 60 g Rigatoni dry pasta in salted water. Fry off 200g 5% fat Irish lean beef steak mince. When the beef is half cooked, add 1 tsp of chopped onions. ½ tsp Honey, 10 g Tomato puree, 2 tsp Fajita seasoning mix. When pasta cooks, add 100mls of pasta water. Stir together top with 10g Parmesan," she writes.
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Sticky BBQ Beef Mince & Honey Sweet Potatoes
Her next dish is sticky BBQ beef mince and honey sweet potatoes, totaling 545 calories and 54 grams of protein. "Drizzle 10 g Honey on 100g diced Sweet potato season. Air fry for 25/30 minutes. Fry off 200 g 5% fat Irish lean beef steak mince, diced Red bell pepper. Add in 1 tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp regular BBQ sauce, 1 tsp Soy sauce and honey. Serve with half a Garlic and herb flatbread," she says.
Sundried Tomato Chicken Wrap
Her next item is a sundried tomato chicken wrap with 452 calories and 45 grams of protein. "Mix together 18g sun-dried tomatoes with 30 g Baby spinach, 30g low-fat feta cheese, and 100g cooked Shredded chicken. Add to 1 tortilla wrap and serve," she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
