I Lost 120 Pounds By Eating These Delicious High-Protein Meals

Contrary to popular belief, losing weight doesn't always involve starving yourself or eating less; it involves simply making better choices. Unfortunately, most people don't understand what you need to eat to fuel weight loss. Indya Agos (@indyaagos) is a weight loss warrior and coach who lost a whopping 120 pounds via natural methods, including dietary and exercise changes. You might be surprised by the foods that fueled her massive weight loss journey.

Create "Balance" in Your Eating Habits

Indya starts off by explaining that losing weight is all about moderation. "Something I tell my clients when they first start coaching with me is that in order for these results to be sustainable, we have to create balance," she says.

She Used to "Demonize" Food

"When I first started my weight loss journey, I used to restrict myself so much," Indya continues. "I would demonize so many different kinds of foods that diet culture had brainwashed me and into believing were the reason why I wasn't able to reach the results I was looking for."

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Then, She Educated Herself About Macronutrients

This led Indya to "cycles of binging and creating a very unhealthy relationship between nutrition and my body," she maintains. "Through proper education on macronutrients, I was able to heal this relationship. This is how I help my clients maintain their goals as well. Education is power."

Breakfast

Now, Indya fuels her diet with protein-rich foods. For breakfast, she has protein pancakes, an egg white scramble, and turkey bacon. A whole egg offers 6 grams of protein, while the whites from a single egg have 3.6 grams. Two slices of turkey bacon offer about 8 grams, while pancakes will vary.

Snack

For a snack, Indya might have fruit, salad, and a protein smoothie. Protein smoothies are a great way to ensure you are getting enough protein. For example, Fairlife's protein chocolate milk offers a whopping 30 grams per serving.

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Lunch

For lunch, Indya enjoys birria tacos plus veggies. While she doesn't specify the type of tortillas used, she also fills her plate with asparagus and avocado.

Dinner

For dinner, Indya enjoys a seafood boil, which appears to include a variety of crabs, shellfish, and carrots. While a seafood boil can be healthy, as there is generally no oil involved in the cooking, make sure to watch the sodium content.

Her Other Weight Loss Tips? Start Slow

In another video, Indya reveals how to lose 80 pounds in just one year. "You got to start slow," she says. "If you approach this from an all-or-nothing mentality, you are only setting yourself up for failure. A big part of this journey is regaining self-trust. You are so used to letting yourself down. The way that you build trust with yourself again is by following through with the promises that you've made to yourself."

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And, Examine Past Failures

Tip number two, "and this is going to require you to dig deep," she says. "We need to figure out what your main excuses or your repeated point of failure chances are. You've been stuck in the same exact cycle, repeating the same narratives as to why you haven't been able to be successful in the past. If your story is that you never have any time, then we need to figure out why you're not prioritizing making time. People make time for what's important to them. If the story is that you are overwhelmed and you have no idea where to start, then it is time to reach out for help so that you have a plan of action as well as guidance."

Lastly, Celebrate "Small, Achievable Milestones"

She also recommends breaking down your plan "into small, achievable milestones. If you are constantly striving to lose 80 pounds, you are going to feel overwhelmed a hundred percent of the time. Create small milestones, and every time you reach one, make sure that you celebrate that win," she says.

💪🔥Body Booster: How much protein are you eating in a day? Generally, you should aim for 0.8 to one gram of protein per pound of body fat daily.

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