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Lose 10 Pounds in 8 Weeks by Eating These Delicious Breakfast Meals Every Day

One over-50 coach reveals her secret recipes.

Are you trying to lose weight but unsure what to eat in the morning? Jacqui Garrison is an over-50 weight loss coach who helps women lose weight and build muscle at any age. In a new social media post, she reveals her top four breakfasts for weight loss. "If I wanted to lose 10 pounds in eight weeks, here is what I would eat for breakfast every day," she writes in the post, revealing the ingredients and recipe for each.

1

Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bowl

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Ingredients:

  • One cup of low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh green onions
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup sliced and seeded red or yellow pepper
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.

Directions:

  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, green onions, salt, & pepper
  • Layer sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes on top.

Macros: Calories: ~203 kcal Protein: ~30g Carbs: ~14g Fat: ~9g

2

 Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (about 1/4 cup dry)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup egg whites
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor).

Directions:

  • Cook quinoa: Prepare ¼ cup dry quinoa.
  • Sauté veggies: Heat 1 tsp olive oil. Add spinach + cherry tomatoes. Sauté 2–3 min.
  • Cook eggs: Push veggies aside. Add egg whites + whole eggs. Scramble or cook to taste.
  • Assemble: In a bowl, layer quinoa, veggies, and eggs. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
  • Top (optional): Add sliced avocado, hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Macros: Protein: ~30g Carbs: ~28g Fats: ~12g.

3

 Egg & Ground Turkey Scramble with Cottage Cheese Serves 1

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Ingredients:

  • 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites
  • 2 oz ground turkey (or beef)
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms)
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • Salt & pepper.

Directions:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey until browned.
  • Add veggies; cook until soft.
  • Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, salt & pepper. Pour in and scramble.
  • Cook until eggs are done. Serve hot.

Macros: Calories: 390 | Protein: 41g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4–5g

4

 PB & J Smoothie

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Blend:

  • ½ to 1 cup water
  • 1 scoop Be Well by Kelly Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 cup frozen greens (spinach, kale, or choice)
  • ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower
  • 2½-inch cubes cucumber (~¼ cup)
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 scoop (2 tbsp) Naked PB Powder
  • 1 tbsp flaxseeds
  • ½ tbsp Kirkland Organic Peanut Butter.

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