Everyone always asks me how I lost 30 pounds last year. So, here is exactly what I eat every single week broken down by meal. Now, I want to mention that I'm not a doctor or a nutritionist--this is just what worked for me. I've managed to keep the weight off too!

Ashli Overlund
Ashli Overlund
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*Note that the dessert category should be consumed in moderation. Yes, it's low calorie BUT, it will hinder the speed of your progress.
*My lunches and dinners are pretty interchangeable. But, if I have brown rice or a potato for lunch, I stay away from having it again for dinner.

Another question I usually get is, 'how often do you eat?' That's a great question. Here's my daily schedule--I try to eat every two hours to keep myself from feeling hungry and keep my metabolism running. Obviously, you can tailor the schedule to fit your routine.

Ashli Overlund
Ashli Overlund
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I usually get asked if I eat at restaurants at all. The answer is absolutely. Here are the restaurants I frequent and what I order off of the menu.

Ashli Overlund
Ashli Overlund
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I've got a few healthy "cooking" hacks for people who really don't like cooking! It's not that I hate cooking by any means, it's that I live a busy life--as do most people. Cooking takes too much time. Here are some tricks I've figured out.

  • Buy microwavable brown rice cups. They're at Coborn's, Cash Wise and Walmart for less than $2 for a two pack. I like these because they're easy to bring to work. You pop them in the microwave for one minute and they're done!
  • Buy precooked chicken from your grocery store deli. I'll get a rotisserie chicken or two for about $5 at Sam's Club, cut it up and use that in my meals for the week.
  • Buy precooked shrimp, it's a time saver. I cook my shrimp in lemon and lime juice and a little garlic salt for about 10 minutes and it's done!
  • Stock up on straws and plastic cups. This way, you can take your protein shakes and smoothies with you on the go.
  • Cook only using coconut oil or olive oil.
  • Never eat any of the 100 calorie packs. They're loaded with fake sugar, sodium and other preservatives that will cause your body to hold on to the fat. Eat a healthy snack instead.
  • Never drink soda of any kind and stay away from juice. Juice has almost as much sugar as soda.

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