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Emily Skye in Skirt and Top Flashes 6-Pack – Here’s How She Ate Her Way to Flat Abs 

Here is everything you need to know about her diet.

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Emily Skye is looking ab-fab during a night out. In a new social media post the influencer shows off her famous figure – including her chiseled abs – in a bright around two-piece set. “It was such a fun night dancing the night away, I haven’t done that in many years… it was not so fun the next day though. I was reminded why I barely ever drink!” she wrote in the caption. “Gorgeous as always!!🧡” commented fellow fitness influencer Alexia Clark. “You look incredible !” added another follower. How does Emily keep her midsection tight? A lot of it boils down to her diet. Here is everything you need to know about it.


Protein, Protein, Protein

Emily focuses on designing her meals around protein. She starts the day with an egg, spinach and halloumi wrap and then has a tuna, kale, sweet potato and avocado salad at lunch. “I usually aim to include protein at breakfast, like eggs and dairy, which also have a range of important minerals,” she told NW Magazine. “A savoury breakfast means I can throw in some vegetables, plus wholegrain carbs for slow-release energy.” She also loves fish. “I try to include fish a few times a week for lean protein and important omega-3 fats. I add some pumpkin and sesame seeds for extra mineral, protein and healthy fats,” she said.

Related: I Lost 40 Pounds in 5 Months with This Diet Trick

Food Prep

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Skye is a big fan of food prepping.“A salad or noodle bowl is a quick lunch option,” she said in the same interview. She might also have a berry smoothie or a spoonful of nut butter for a quick fuellng.

Balance is key, says Skye. "I like intuitive eating and to allow myself one or two treat meals a week. It does depend on what's happening though. If I have a photoshoot or something coming up, I'm a bit more strict with myself because I know I have a goal to achieve, but generally, I allow a couple of treats. My favorite 'treat' foods are chips and chocolate,” she told Women's Best.

She Changes Her Diet When She Needs To

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"It's always about what my gut will tolerate. At the moment I'm working through fixing that. I like to eat basics, unprocessed and organic food wherever and whenever it's possible. I like the hunter-gather diet, organic meats, fish nuts, and seeds. I don't have much in the way of bread or pasta just because it doesn't agree with my tummy. My diet is all about how I feel when and after eating the food!" she told Women’s Best.

Skye doesn’t use the terminology “cheat” days. "I call them treat days, I don't like the negative connotation attached to the word cheat because you're not cheating yourself! I think we all deserve to have something that we enjoy and not worry about what it's doing to our bodies,” she told Women’s Best.

Related: The #1 Right Way to Lose Lower Stomach Fat

5 Workouts a Week

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Skye works out 5-6 times per week, sometimes at midnight. “Some people might think my progress is due to my genetics or because of breastfeeding but I can tell you it's got a LOT to do with hard work and consistency,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “All those midnight workouts I did after Mia fell asleep and eating healthy meals from my FIT Program are getting me great results.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Opt for basic, unprocessed, and organic foods whenever possible. Include organic meats, fish, nuts, and seeds in your diet, similar to a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Limit your intake of bread and pasta.

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Emily Skye is looking ab-fab during a night out. In a new social media post the influencer shows off her famous figure – including her chiseled abs – in a bright around two-piece set. “It was such a fun night dancing the night away, I haven’t done that in many years… it was not so fun the next day though. I was reminded why I barely ever drink!” she wrote in the caption. “Gorgeous as always!!🧡” commented fellow fitness influencer Alexia Clark. “You look incredible !” added another follower. How does Emily keep her midsection tight? A lot of it boils down to her diet. Here is everything you need to know about it.


Protein, Protein, Protein

Emily focuses on designing her meals around protein. She starts the day with an egg, spinach and halloumi wrap and then has a tuna, kale, sweet potato and avocado salad at lunch. “I usually aim to include protein at breakfast, like eggs and dairy, which also have a range of important minerals,” she told NW Magazine. “A savoury breakfast means I can throw in some vegetables, plus wholegrain carbs for slow-release energy.” She also loves fish. “I try to include fish a few times a week for lean protein and important omega-3 fats. I add some pumpkin and sesame seeds for extra mineral, protein and healthy fats,” she said.

Related: I Lost 40 Pounds in 5 Months with This Diet Trick

Food Prep

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Skye is a big fan of food prepping.“A salad or noodle bowl is a quick lunch option,” she said in the same interview. She might also have a berry smoothie or a spoonful of nut butter for a quick fuellng.

Balance is key, says Skye. "I like intuitive eating and to allow myself one or two treat meals a week. It does depend on what's happening though. If I have a photoshoot or something coming up, I'm a bit more strict with myself because I know I have a goal to achieve, but generally, I allow a couple of treats. My favorite 'treat' foods are chips and chocolate,” she told Women's Best.

She Changes Her Diet When She Needs To

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"It's always about what my gut will tolerate. At the moment I'm working through fixing that. I like to eat basics, unprocessed and organic food wherever and whenever it's possible. I like the hunter-gather diet, organic meats, fish nuts, and seeds. I don't have much in the way of bread or pasta just because it doesn't agree with my tummy. My diet is all about how I feel when and after eating the food!" she told Women’s Best.

Skye doesn’t use the terminology “cheat” days. "I call them treat days, I don't like the negative connotation attached to the word cheat because you're not cheating yourself! I think we all deserve to have something that we enjoy and not worry about what it's doing to our bodies,” she told Women’s Best.

Related: The #1 Right Way to Lose Lower Stomach Fat

5 Workouts a Week

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Skye works out 5-6 times per week, sometimes at midnight. “Some people might think my progress is due to my genetics or because of breastfeeding but I can tell you it's got a LOT to do with hard work and consistency,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “All those midnight workouts I did after Mia fell asleep and eating healthy meals from my FIT Program are getting me great results.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Opt for basic, unprocessed, and organic foods whenever possible. Include organic meats, fish, nuts, and seeds in your diet, similar to a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Limit your intake of bread and pasta.

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Lisa Jean Lanceford is a fitness trainer and influencer with over 3.7 million followers on Instagram. She regularly shares her workouts on social media and via the STRNG app. In one of her recent Instagram posts, she shared the exercises that are responsible for her 6-pack abs. “Sheeeeesh this one burns 🔥 Let’s get this ABS workout done,” she wrote in the captioned. Here is everything you need to know about her workout plus the other lifestyle habits that help keep her in shape.


Here Is Her Ab Workout

In the video, she demonstrates the following exercises:

  • Kneeling cable crunch

    10-12 reps, 3-4 sets

  • Roman chair oblique knee raises

    12-16 reps, 3-4 sets

  • Alternating knee tuck double crunch

    12-16 reps, 3-4 sets

  • Cross crawls

    20-24 reps, 3-4 sets

  • Low to high cable woodchips

    10-12 reps, 3-4 sets each side

Intuitive Eating

Lisa promotes “intuitive eating,” explaining the principles in an Instagram post.

“Your relationship with food plays a key role in your overall fitness journey. Whilst it’s good to have a sufficient understanding of your diet and nutrition, striving for the ‘perfect’ diet may lead to controlling or disordered eating habits. If you have eaten a cheeseburger, you do not have to feel guilty, skip your next meal or ‘burn it off.’ Instead, focus on the positives. You received a great source of iron, protein, carbs, calcium and you probably rather enjoyed it. You do not need to use exercise to negate eating but rather consume food for enjoyment, nourishment and to fuel workouts and recovery,” she says.

Related: 10 High Fiber Foods to Keep You Full in a Day, According to Dietitian

Here Is How She “Builds” Healthy Meals

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In another post, she explains “how to build a healthy and balanced meal,” starting with a “good quality protein sources such as lean meat, a soya-based product such as tofu or tempeh, dairy or lentils, beans and edamame beans,” she says. Next up, starchy carbohydrates, which “should make up just over a 1/3 of the food you eat,” she explains.

“They are essential for energy and nutrients, therefore you should aim to include some at every meal. Low GI carbohydrates slowly release energy and are higher in fibre which means they will keep you fuller for longer. Some low GI options include potatoes with skin on, brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta, oats, and buckwheat.”

Then, fill your plate “with a rainbow of non- starchy vegetables and dark leafy greens. Examples include broccoli, spinach, kale, peppers, cucumber, courgette, onion, aubergine, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes and so on. Also be sure to include some fruit throughout the day as snacks or added to breakfast, etc,” she adds. Finally, “Pick a small amount of healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, and seeds.”

No Diets

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Lisa doesn’t like to label her eating plan. “I don’t like to call it a diet as it’s my lifestyle and not a diet. My nutrition has stayed the same, except some days I am increasing my calories as I am working out more, so I need to make sure I am fuelling my body right. I am doing LIVE Instagram workouts with my followers and challenging myself with new HIIT workouts alongside weight training (working with what I have) and my morning walks,” she told Women Fitness.

Related: I Lost 30 Pounds and Here’s Everything I Learned Along My Journey

Walking in the Morning

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While she spends a lot of time in the gym, Lisa starts her day with steps. “I do a 1 hour walk every morning. It helps with my mindset for the day and I think about everything I am grateful for. It’s so calm, quiet and peaceful and it gets my mind going for the day. Always practice gratitude and always appreciate the little things in life,” she added to Women Fitness.

💪🔥Body Booster: Contrary to popular belief, crunches, and sit-ups aren’t the best exercises to build abs. Try doing a set like Lisa’s, which works all the muscles in your midsection, including obliques, and will get you the best results. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Do you want to get your glutes in shape for summer bikini season? Emily Skye is a health and fitness expert, personal trainer, and social media influencer with over 3 million Instagram followers. In her videos and posts she often reveals all of her workout secrets. In a recent post she details a glute-firing workout that will get you ready for summer in no time. “BOOTY MAX HOME WORKOUT from my FIT App!” she writes in the caption. “It’s harder than it looks!” Here is everything you need to know about the workout – including all the exercises.


1. Round 1

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For the first round, Skye recommends three sets. “Rest 15 secs in between exercises and 40 secs at the end of the set,” she says.

  • Dumbbell kneeling step-ups, 40 secs
  • Alternating dumbbell leaning lateral lunges, 40 secs

2. Round 2

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For the second round, Skye recommends three sets. “Rest 15 secs in between exercises and 40 secs at the end of the set,” she says.

  • Dumbbell squat + curtsy lunge, 40 secs
  • Squat kickbacks, 30 secs

RELATED: I Lost 7 Pounds in 2 Weeks With This Simple Trick

3. Round 3

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For the third round, Skye recommends three sets. “Complete 3 sets. Rest 30 secs at the end of the set,” she instructs.

4. Round 4

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For round 4, Skye also recommends three sets. “Complete 3 sets. Rest 15 secs in between exercises and 40 secs at the end of the set,” she says.

  • Single leg glute bridge (left), 40 secs
  • Single leg glute (right), 40 secs

5. Round 5

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For the last round, Skye recommends 3 sets. “15 secs in between exercises and 40 secs at the end of the set,” she writes.

  • Lying hip abduction (left), 40 secs
  • Lying hip abduction (right), 40 secs

6. She Exercises Daily

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Skye works out 5-6 times per week, she has revealed on Instagram.“Some people might think my progress is due to my genetics,” she wrote, “but I can tell you it's got a LOT to do with hard work and consistency,” she continued. “All those midnight workouts I did after Mia fell asleep and eating healthy meals from my FIT Program are getting me great results.”

7. She Does HIIT Workouts

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Skye also recommends HIIT workouts. “You can’t spot reduce,” she explained to People. “Work your whole body doing high-intensity interval training workouts and weights. A lot of women neglect [weight training] because they have this fear that weights will make them bulky, but it’s actually really good for getting that toned look. Plus it burns fat,” she added. “You’ve got fat that sits on top of the muscle, so if you work the muscle and get it nice and toned, once you remove the fat you’re left with long, lean, toned muscles.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Make sure to rest in between exercises and even longer between sets. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss This Is Exactly How to Lose Body Fat This Year

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Losing weight doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, sometimes all it takes is making a few simple lifestyle changes. Lyndsey Getty, founder of Thought Method, was in her twenties when she decided that she wanted to get in shape. Within a year, she dropped six dress sizes, going from a 12 to a 6, and has managed to keep the weight off ever since. She recently opened up about her weight loss journey in an interview with Body Network.


Lyndsey Could Barely Fit in a Size 12

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Getty explains that she was motivated to embark on her weight loss journey after seeing a photo of herself and her friends during a night out. “I barely recognized myself,” she told us.

She Had Been Buying Larger and Larger Sized Jeans

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“That was just the tip of the iceberg, though. I had been buying larger and larger jeans for a while and had to unbutton my pants when I sat down to sit comfortably. I had a lack of energy and just felt heavy and bloated a lot. Something needed to change.”

Lyndsey Dropped Down to a 6 and Has Been the Same Size for a Decade

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She doesn’t remember her exact weight at the time but struggled to fit into a size 12. “5’9, now I am a size 6 in the same type of pants and aim to stay between 145 to 150 pounds,” she says. She has managed to keep the weight off for a decade.

She Started to Exercise

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Lyndsey started exercising, focusing on building muscle. “I am part of the camp that believes that there is no ‘toning,’ there is building muscle and a woman building muscle will not make her bulky,” she says.

Lyndsey Focused on Building Muscle

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“I focused on an overall body workout and would do upper and lower body days. I love the shape of my glutes and my back looks amazing, men have asked me for my routine.”

She Boxes, Jump ropes, and Does Lots of Strength Training Exercises

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Her go-to workouts include boxing and jump roping. “You burn the most calories in the shortest amount of time with jump roping so it makes logical sense and boxing is great for several reasons. It is exciting to see yourself getting better at something,

Lyndsey Feels More Empowered

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I feel more empowered, worked through a lot of emotions and felt like I came back to myself and my body. It was very cathartic. I also do bench press, glute bridges, deadlifts and then single leg exercises like sidekicks and clamshells,” she says.

She Follows the 80/20 Diet

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In terms of diet, she follows the 80/20 diet. "So I will eat simple whole food around 80 percent of the time and then have pizza, burgers, fries, etc., and sweets the other 20 percent,” Lyndsey says. Some weeks, it's 70-30. If I start to gain weight, I correct.”

Here Is What Lyndsey Eats for Breakfast

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Lyndsey starts her day with a filling breakfast, steel-cut oats with cinnamon and blueberries, greek yogurt with raspberries, or eggs with cottage cheese and avocado.

Rainbow Salads for Lunch

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“For lunch I love rainbow salads. You take 5 veggies of different colors and layer them in a bell jar with some dressing in the bottom. I make 5 at a time, store them in the fridge and when it is time to eat I take one out, shake it and grab a fork,” she says.

She Has a Sweet Tooth

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“I have a sweet tooth so I also love banana, oat milk and cocoa powder smoothies for a snack. For dinner I will do some type of protein with lentils and broccoli for a few days and then take-out the rest.”

Lyndsey Eliminated Fast Food and Processed Meats

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She also stopped eating a few things. “I eliminated fast food and barely eat any processed meats,” she says. “They are low nutritional value and have a lot of connections to cancer, so if I want a sandwich, I will make a turkey and slice it,” Lyndsey says.

She Loves Her Body Unconditionally

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Her biggest achievement when it comes to her body? “That when I look at my body, instead of picking it apart, I love it unconditionally, and I appreciate all it does for me. My body is fascinating. All of the systems that work intricately together are utterly remarkable,” she says.

People Compliment Her

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“I’ll always be annoyed by my belly bulge, but I have learned to accept it. I started by telling myself that I love myself when I look in the mirror and working to accept my body as it is. People responded positively to me with this new confidence, and it felt really good to come back to myself, so that validation kept this perspective alive.”

Working Out Will Not Make You Bulky, She Maintains

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One fitness or nutrition myth she once believed but wants to debunk? “That working out will make me bulky or manly, and therefore, men will not be attracted to me,” she says. Even when she could deadlift 265 pounds, “men definitely did not lose interest, and I am annoyed I was encouraged to focus on external validation in the first place,” she says.

She Was Just More Compact

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“When I was at my most muscular, I was just more compact and, honestly, kind of annoyed because I worked so hard for these muscles, and you could barely see them unless I flexed,” Lyndsey says.

If Her Pants Fit, She Is Happy

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These days, she doesn’t use a scale to reach her body goals. “If my pants fit,” is her goal. “Size 6 is the size I like to be at because I noticed when I am a size 6 I am eating mainly healthy and nutritious foods while also indulging enough that I am not restricting myself,” she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Shaina Fata, aka Shaina Marie, is a fitness trainer-slash-yoga instructor and social media influencer. She regularly shares her workouts on social media, many of which can be done at home with very little equipment. She recently reshared one of her most popular workouts of all time – a standing abs workout that only requires a dumbbell. “An oldie but for sure a goodie,” she writes in the caption. Here is everything you need to know about the workout and some of her other go-to lifestyle habits.


Standing Ab Workouts Give Your Wrists and Back “A Little Break”

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Standing ab workouts are great alternatives to laying on the ground or planking. “These standing workouts are a great way to give your wrists and back a little break 👌🏾. To be clear, standing does not mean easy 😝. Try this one out and see how your core feels!” she writes.

Here Is the Workout

“Do this workout for 40 seconds of work, 15 seconds of rest, 3 full rounds,” she says, noting that she is using a 20-pound dumbbell.

  1. DB Oblique Crunches (40 sec per side)
  2. OH Hold Marches (40 sec per side)
  3. Forward DB Raise Squat
  4. Standing Bicycles

Yoga

Shaina is also trained in yoga, calling the exercise one of her “secrets” to having a steady fitness routine. “I’ve found that incorporating a variety of fitness groups into my life has allowed me to not only branch outside my comfort zone, but to build muscle or work areas that may not be accessed by just doing one form of fitness. Right now I enjoy HIIT or Plyometrics workouts, along with my yoga practice, sometimes barre classes, and I’ve recently been trying to add running a couple times a week to my routine. I don’t plan things out every day. I just pay attention to how my body feels and decide what would be best for it that day. Today I felt sore and tight, so I chose yoga this morning,” she says.

Intuitive Eating

Shaina practices intuitive eating, having a “firm belief that what we eat is completely individual and unique to each and every one of us,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “However, I do think there are many food groups that could be incorporated in to ‘diets’ that are important and necessary for living as healthy as can be. Although almost all of my eating now is completely intuitive, I do stick to certain foods and eating habits that make me feel good.”

Here Is What She Eats in a Week

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Here is a list of foods she eats during an average week:

  • Grains (rice, quinoa, wheat/whole grain bread, oats)
  • Beans (black, garbanzo, pinto)
  • Major Proteins (eggs, tofu, tempeh, beans, quinoa, nut butter, veggies, occasional fish and/or chicken, collagen peptides)
  • Vegetables - all of them are up for grabs but I do have my favorites (zucchini, yellow squash, onion, tomato, mushroom, bell peppers, cucumber, kale, spinach, tomato, squash, eggplant, carrots, and celery)
  • Starch (potato- pretty much any kind but I’m a big fan of sweet potato!)
  • Fruit - I don’t eat too much fruit! But when I do... (avocado, apples, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, blueberries, jackfruit, papaya, mango)
  • Others - veggie burgers, lentils, pasta (just tomato-based sauces), salsa, hot sauce.

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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“On a typical day, my eating would probably go something similar to this: Breakfast - avocado toast w/ tomato and an egg. Lunch - leftovers or simple cooked veggie wrap w/ rice and a protein. Dinner - Cooked veggies, rice, beans (or other protein) with sweet potato and coconut aminos to top. If I’m feeling really hungry I’ll add a little more bread or potato to my diet,” she added in the post. “And the most important part: SNACKS 🤪. For those I love my kettle chips, popcorn, seaweed, dried fruits, potstickers, egg rolls, and maybe some babybel cheese.”

💪🔥Body Booster: If you are sick of doing crunches and planks, try doing a standing ab workout. It is just as effective! And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Are you struggling to hit your protein goals? Jarrah Martin is a fitness trainer and social media influencer who educates people about fat loss. In a new social media post, he discusses the importance of protein and how eating eggs every day may not always be the best way to meet your daily goals. “10 foods that pack more protein & fewer calories than three eggs,” he writes. “These are protein powerhouses.”

3 Eggs Don’t Offer Enough Protein

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“Look, eggs aren’t bad for protein—hell, they’re decent—but if you’re ONLY eating 2-3 eggs for protein, you’re falling short. Three eggs give you 18g of protein, but that’s 210 calories… decent, but definitely not enough to hit optimal protein targets,” he writes

You Need to Be in a Calorie Deficit While Consuming Enough Protein

“Now, if you’re trying to lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit (eating less than you burn). But here’s the deal, protein is your secret weapon to keep muscle, stay full, and make fat loss easier than you thought,” he continues.

10 Foods with More Protein and Fewer Calories Than 3 Eggs

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Here are 10 foods that give you MORE protein for FEWER calories than just 3 eggs:

  1. Nonfat Greek yogurt (1 cup) – 25g protein, 145 cals
  2. Chicken breast (4 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 170 cals
  3. Cottage cheese (200g, low-fat) – 25g protein, 145 cals
  4. Canned tuna (4 oz, in water) – 24g protein, 110 cals
  5. Egg whites (250g) – 27g protein, 130 cals
  6. Shrimp (5 oz, cooked) – 29g protein, 150 cals
  7. White fish (5 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 150 cals
  8. Lean ground turkey (6 oz, 99% lean, cooked) – 38g protein, 180 cals
  9. Pork tenderloin (5 oz, cooked) – 30g protein, 170 cals
  10. Protein powder (1.5 scoops) – 33g protein, 150 cals

You Can Keep Eating Eggs Too

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“Try swapping one of these into your next meal and watch how much easier it is to hit your protein goals,” he says. “And yeah, if you like eggs, keep them in the mix—they’re nutrient-dense, no doubt. But balance your shit the right way.”

The Bottom Line

The bottom line? “If you’re serious about fat loss, focus on high-protein, lower-calorie foods that keep you full, build muscle, and make that fat loss WAY easier,” he says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

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Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have become popular for weight loss. However, according to some health experts, there are foods you can eat that trigger the same appetite-suppressing hormones as the injections. Grace Macena is a social media influencer and “macro focused” nutritionist who promotes sustainable weight loss. In a new post, she reveals some of the foods that can help with weight loss. “10 foods that I eat daily that mimic Ozempic,” she writes.

Ozempic Turns Down Your Appetite

“These medications mimic a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) — and here’s why that matters,” she writes in the post. “Basically, they turn down your appetite and help your body use food more efficiently.”

Here Is What These Foods Do

  • They slow down how fast food leaves your stomach (you stay full longer)
  • They help regulate blood sugar after meals
  • They reduce cravings by acting on hunger centers in your brain
  • They improve insulin sensitivity

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1. Avocados

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Avocados are the first food she eats to mimic the effects of Ozempic. “Healthy fats = steady blood sugar + long-lasting fullness,” she says.

2. Potatoes

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Next up is a surprising starch: potatoes, “boiled or baked,” she says. “High on the satiety index = super filling with fewer calories.”

3. Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds, which are fibrous little seeds that expand when soaked in liquid, are food number three. “Forms a gel in your stomach = makes you feel full fast,” she writes.

4. Eggs

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Eggs, a staple in most healthy diets, are only on her list. “Protein powerhouse that lowers hunger hormones,” she writes.

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5. Oats

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Oats, especially steel-cut, are another must-eat to mimic Ozempic. “High fiber = blunts blood sugar spikes + keeps you full,” she says.

6. Greek Yogurt

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She is also a fan of Greek yogurt, another food most health experts recommend. “Balances gut health & helps control hunger,” she says.

7. Leafy Greens

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Leafy greens, including kale and spinach, also made the list. “Low cal, high volume = fills you up without the calories,” she says.

8. Meat

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Meat, specifically lean cuts like chicken or beef, is high on her list. “High protein = reduces ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and boosts metabolism,” she says.

9. Salmon

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Up next, salmon. “Omega-3s support insulin health & reduce cravings,” she says about the popular fish.

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10. Berries

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Last on the list of Ozempic-like foods? Berries. “Fiber + antioxidants = better blood sugar control,” she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time

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Do you ever wonder what exercises fitness pros do themselves to achieve their award-winning bodies? We have the answer. Body Network asked Mr. America himself, Jason Kozma, a Los Angeles personal trainer, High Performance Personal Training, to spill the beans on his top core exercises for strong abs. Here are seven he swears by.

Hanging Leg Raises

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Why trainers love it: This move targets the lower abs, which are notoriously hard to hit. It also challenges grip and shoulder stability.

How to do it: Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended. Some gyms have arm loops expressly for this exercise. Keeping your legs straight, raise them until they’re parallel to the ground (or higher for advanced). Slowly lower them down without swinging.

Trainer Tip: Avoid using momentum; go slow for max burn.

Planks (and Variations)

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Why trainers love it: Planks build deep core strength and improve posture by engaging multiple stabilizing muscles.

How to do it: Forearms on the ground, body in a straight line from head to heels. Keep your glutes and core tight—don’t let your hips sag. Hold for 30–60 seconds.

Trainer Tip: Progress to side planks, plank shoulder taps, or plank reaches for added challenge.

Weighted Sit-Ups

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Why trainers love it: Adding resistance helps strengthen and grow your rectus abdominis (the six-pack muscles).

How to do it: Lie on your back with knees bent, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest or extended overhead. Perform a sit-up while keeping control of the weight. Best to find something to anchor your feet or use a sit-up bench.

Trainer Tip: Keep your lower back from arching as you sit up.

Weighted Crunches

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Why trainers love it: A focused, compact move that brings serious burn to the upper abs.

How to do it: Lie on your back, knees bent, weight plate either held behind your head or held at arms length above your face. Crunch upward, lifting shoulder blades off the floor, then lower with control.

Trainer Tip: You can do these on an exercise ball to get a greater range of motion.

Russian Twists (Weighted or Bodyweight)

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Why trainers love it: Excellent for building oblique strength and rotational power.

How to do it: Sit with your knees bent, heels off or lightly touching the floor. Hold a weight and twist side to side, touching the ground on each rep.

Trainer Tip: Keep your chest lifted and back straight to avoid strain.

Dead Bug

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Why trainers love it: Teaches core stability and coordination, great for beginners and advanced lifters alike.

How to do it: Lie on your back, arms extended toward the ceiling, knees bent at 90 degrees. Lower your opposite arm and leg toward the floor without arching your back. Return to start and repeat on the other side.

Trainer Tip: Press your lower back into the floor the entire time.

Ab Wheel Rollouts

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Why trainers love it: One of the most challenging and effective moves for building total core strength and control.

How to do it: Start on your knees with hands gripping the ab wheel. Slowly roll forward, keeping your core tight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Roll back to the starting position.

Trainer Tip: Don’t let your back arch—core tightness is crucial, even if you have to shorten the movement. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster