Are you trying to lose weight but unsure what to eat? Increasing your protein intake with some delicious meals should be a top priority. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets. Vanessa is a fitness trainer and coach who helps her clients lose weight and get in shape. In a new social media post, she shares a few of her go-to meals to drop weight fast. “If I wanted to drop 2 pant sizes in the next 8 weeks, here are thefive5 meals I would eat on repeat,” she writes.
You Are Beautiful the Way You Are
“Here are five high-protein meals! Just a little reminder—you are absolutely stunning just as you are. Wanting to lose weight? Nothing wrong with that! But does your body define who you are? Not a chance. You’re beautiful, you’re loved, and that’s just the truth!” she writes.
Spicy Turkey & Quinoa Bowl
- 4 oz ground turkey (28g protein)
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (4g protein)
- ¼ avocado (2g protein)
- 1 tsp chili flakes & lime juice
- 1 cup spinach (1g protein)
Protein: ~35g | Calories: ~400
Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry
- 6 oz shrimp (36g protein)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli (3g protein)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce & garlic
- ½ cup jasmine rice (4g protein)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Protein: ~43g | Calories: ~450
Steak & Roasted Veggie Plate
- 5 oz sirloin steak (40g protein)
- ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes (2g protein)
- ½ cup roasted carrots (1g protein)
- 1 tsp olive oil & rosemary
Protein: ~43g | Calories: ~450
Egg & Avocado Sourdough Toast
- 1 slice sourdough bread (5g protein)
- 2 boiled eggs (12g protein)
- ½ avocado (2g protein)
- 1 tbsp feta cheese (2g protein)
Sprinkle of hemp seeds (3g protein)
Protein: ~24g | Calories: ~400
Greek Yogurt & Nut Butter Bowl
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (2%) (20g protein)
- ½ cup mixed berries (1g protein)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (3g protein)
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (2g protein)
- Drizzle of honey
Protein: ~26g | Calories: ~350
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