Cindy k | Healthy Recipes

1218 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/11

2 saved

6

10

Recipes that helped me lose 40lbs

Recipes on my substack and IG!#weightlossmealideas #weightlossjouney #healthyrecipes

2024/12/19 Edited to

Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring! My journey of losing 40lbs was made easier with diverse and flavorful meals. Each recipe is crafted to be nutritious while satisfying your cravings. For instance, the Sweetgreen Buffalo Chicken Salad is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect post-workout meal. If you're looking for unique flavors, try the Okonomiyaki Waffle with Shrimp Herb Salad, which combines traditional Japanese cuisine with a fresh twist. Incorporating energy-packed ingredients, like avocado in the Chili Crisp Egg Avocado Toast with Kimchi, not only enhances taste but also promotes sustained energy levels throughout the day. Don’t forget the Koobideh Kebab Bowl, a fantastic way to enjoy Mediterranean spices while keeping your meals balanced. These recipes aim to fill your plate with vibrant colors and healthy choices, demonstrating that a weight loss journey can be delicious and enjoyable. Bon appétit!

Related posts

Meals i ate that helped me lose 20lbs!

I never really ate a lot of meat till i started my weight loss. These are the ones i enjoy eating on a daily basis. #mealprepideas #weightlossfoodideas #weightlossjouney #fyp #viral

1989 likes

A side-by-side comparison shows a person's body transformation, with a fuller figure on the left and a more toned figure on the right, illustrating weight loss progress.

A plate features a turkey burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served alongside roasted potatoes and sliced jalapeños.

A burger bowl contains ground meat, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, potatoes, and lettuce, topped with sauce, with a sauce bottle in the background.

Meals that helped me lose 30lbs

#weightlossfoodideas #weightlossinspiration #weightlossjouney #fitnessjourneymotivation #mealprep

4049 likes

A healthy meal on a white plate featuring avocado toast, sliced cucumbers, baby carrots with hummus, sliced strawberries, and two halved boiled eggs. Text overlays include "NO BLOAT", "WEIGHT LOSS", and "MEAL".

Meal that helped me lose weight

One of my meals that kept me full and satisfied but also promotes my calorie deficit #healthyrecipes #weightlossandfatloss #healthyfood #nobloat #postworkoutmeal

4291 likes

An overview of four healthy rice bowls for carb cycling and weight loss, featuring asparagus beef and egg, chicken thigh and mushroom, steak kimchi and soft-boiled egg, and shrimp and scrambled egg.

A close-up of an Asparagus Beef & Egg Rice Bowl, featuring stir-fried beef and asparagus, and a sunny-side up egg served over rice.

A step-by-step tutorial showing the preparation of the Asparagus Beef & Egg Rice Bowl, including marinating beef, blanching asparagus, cooking ingredients, and plating with a sunny-side up egg.

Lose 30lbs with Carb Cycling: So Simple! Part 1

🥄 Dreamy Low-Calorie Rice Bowls for Weight Loss 🥣 Tutorial Included 👉 Here are some simple, low-fat rice bowls to keep you satisfied during your weight-loss journey! ✅ Asparagus Beef & Egg Rice Bowl ✅ Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh & Mushroom Rice Bowl ✅ Steak, Kimchi & Soft-Boiled Egg

3204 likes

A person with a surprised expression stands in front of a Costco store entrance. Overlay text reads: "What I get at Costco (& target) to eat 100g + of protein a day. My face be I went on a Saturday morning."

A hand holds a bag of grass-fed beef minis with 4g protein and 45 calories per stick. Next to it is a box of protein bars with 17g protein and 140 calories, described as tasting like chocolate-covered marshmallows.

A box of chocolate protein shakes with 30g protein and 160 calories. Below, a hand holds spreadable cheese wedges with 2g protein and 25 calories. Also shown are containers of Greek yogurt with 15g protein and 120 calories.

Costco haul that helped me lose 100lbs in 10months

I try to eat 100-120g of protein a day & buying most things in bulk from Costco has helped SO MUCH! I also try to follow a 1:10 ratio of protein:cals as much as I can! So if something has 200 cals, it should have at least 20g protein. Another way to check is to drop the last number from the cal

922 likes

A collage showing a blender with fruits, store shelves with bottled smoothies and pre-cut fruits, and glasses of smoothies, with text overlay about weight loss smoothie recipes.

A hand holding a red smoothie in a blender bottle, with text indicating ingredients: coconut water, strawberry, blueberry, and mango.

A hand holding a light pink smoothie in a blender bottle, with text indicating ingredients: strawberry, spinach, and banana.

Smoothie Recipes that helped me lose 60 pounds🫙

I was strolling through my Snapchat memories and found a few of my favorite smoothie recipes and decided to share with you guys ! Usually my smoothies are just a variety of fruits based on what will last the longest. #weightlosstips #Recipe #recipeideas #healthylifestyle #75hard

18K likes

my treadmill routine that helped me lose 30+ lbs

the secret to dropping body fat is NOT running for hours on end !! it’s about being smart + strategic with your workouts. steady state cardio can actually be super effective for tapping into fat stores — especially when it’s low stress and consistent ✨ think about holding a moderate pace where y

374 likes

A purple plate holds a high-protein meal with shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and steamed broccoli, with text overlays "MY FAV WEIGHTLOSS MEAL" and "YOU MUST TRY."

A clear glass baking dish contains two cups of uncooked white rice, with a text overlay indicating "2 cups of white rice."

Two cans of condensed soup (Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom) are held above a baking dish containing chicken broth, with text listing ingredients.

High protein meal prep that helped me lose 75 lbs

#mealprep #weightlosstips #protein #highprotein #food

760 likes

A healthy meal in a divided container featuring a turkey wrap, a side salad with cherry tomatoes, and a fruit salad with orange segments, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, labeled as a calorie deficit meal.

A healthy meal in a divided container with a side salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers, alongside blueberries and a fruit salsa. A packet of roasted seaweed snacks is held in the foreground.

A meal in a divided container featuring protein pancakes topped with peanut butter, sliced strawberries, bananas, and blueberries, served with a side of yogurt topped with fruit.

Meals that helped my 60 lbs weight loss🥰💕

✨ Meals that helped me lose 60 lbs! 🥗💪🍌 Portions will vary depending on your activity level—these are based on my routine of hitting the gym 🏋️‍♀️ 5 days a week for 30-60 minutes. Featuring my fave protein pancakes 🥞 (inspired by Linda Sun 🌞) and my go-to Snickers banana snack 🍫🍌! As you can tell,

1104 likes

Don’t Doubt It—Lost 12 lbs in 2 Weeks Eating This!

I know what you're thinking—""No way, it can’t be that easy."" But trust me, these meals are actually working for me. No crazy diets, no starving myself. Just good, tasty food that keeps me full and happy. 😅 Honestly, these meals are a game-changer. And whenever I need a quic

2752 likes

A hand holds a partially eaten peach, with text overlay "MEALS THAT HELPED ME Lose 25lbs" and floating bubbles, set against a blurred outdoor path. This image serves as the cover for weight loss meal ideas.

A close-up shows a hand scooping fresh ceviche, made with diced vegetables and seafood, onto crispy tostones on a paper plate. This meal is presented as a healthy option for weight loss.

A black plate features protein pesto pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken and vibrant green steamed broccoli florets, dusted with cheese. This is a quick, healthy meal idea for weight loss.

Meals that helped me lose weight

Being a mom, partner, student, employee and business owner is exhausting! Then I gotta feed myself and my family on top of that!? Time to figure out quick and healthy meals! Here’s a quick list for you guys of some of my faves! I’d love to see your versions! #weightlossfoodideas #mealsf

1835 likes

5 Costco Foods That Helped Me Lose 55lbs

🌟transformation was a FULL FLIPPING YEAR LATER. Change takes time but its worth it. 💪 🌟for my downloadable Costco grocery list check out my profile links go to my blog link (hungryhobby.net) and click library of resources in menu 🌟subscribe to @hungryhobby or more tips to crush your goals wh

91 likes

A smiling woman in a medical setting is shown with various supplement bottles. The image features text overlays indicating these are supplements for losing fat and bloating.

A green bottle of a 15-day cleanse supplement is displayed with several white capsules. The accompanying text describes its benefits for digestive health, gut microbiome, and detoxification.

A white and orange bottle of a digestive support supplement is featured with a single capsule. The text explains its blend of enzymes and botanicals for reducing bloating and gas.

Supplements that helped me lose 10lbs

1️⃣KDWKDW detox KDWKDW detox has a good weight loss effect. It suppresses appetite, removes toxins in the body, and helps lose weight. Capsules are easy to take, vegetarian and do not contain any additives. I often take it twice a day, and now I get a 50% discount when I buy it. 2️⃣ OLLY Bea

53 likes

A grocery cart filled with various food items, overlaid with the text 'MEALS I ACTUALLY ENJOYED AND LOST 65 pounds WITH!! In a caloric deficit' in white and pink fonts.

An open-faced avocado egg white sandwich on an English muffin, featuring mashed avocado, ham, cheese, and egg whites, with a blurred jar in the background.

A blue bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with several pieces of crispy, breaded Cajun chicken, with a fork partially visible.

Meals that helped me Lose 65 lbs!!

Listen, I'm no chef but I wanted to show you that eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or complicated! Here's some recipes I LOVED that helped me lose 65lbs! 1 Ham & egg white omelette: I used egg whites to keep the fat lower and add more protein! These never get boring fo

477 likes

What helped me lose 20lbs !!!

The best advice for me, as someone who is a binge eater, I recommend a big salad! The lettuce or spinach as a base is extremely low calorie and great to fill your tummy with! I use quest ships in my salad if they would go good with the other flavors, add a protein, cheese and another vegeta

2906 likes

Meals that helped me drop 50lbs‼️‼️‼️

"Small changes, big results! These are some meals that's made a huge difference in my energy levels and weight loss. Don't be discouraged by small steps; every little bit counts! What's one small change you're making today? Feel free to dm me about recipes I got you 😉 1. Lett

157 likes

APPS THAT HELPED ME LOSE WEIGHT FOR FREE

These apps are free! And they helped me lose 22 pounds (I stopped doing these and gained it all back so I’m back on these and am losing weight again!) 1. Flat Tummy This app has 30 day workout challenges at beginner, intermediate and advanced for different parts of the body! They also offer so

4035 likes

Meals I made to lose 30lbs

These meals helped me lose 30lbs with no workouts, they are no/low carb meals #weightlossfoodideas #weightlosslifestyle #healthyfood

3729 likes

Snacks that helped me lose 5-10 pounds!

If you’re looking to drop a couple pounds and get toned these are some snacks that helped me! - They are either low cal or high in protein - If you want other tips that helped me drop the weight lmk! - I follow everyone back! And can answer any questions you have! - I have been going to the g

1326 likes

A close-up of hard-boiled eggs, cut in half and seasoned with herbs, on a white plate with a knife. The text overlay reads "What I Ate To Lose 50lbs" with a lemon icon, indicating a weight loss journey.

A text-based image listing breakfast ideas for weight loss, including eggs with chicken sausage, French toast with sugar-free syrup, yogurt with protein granola, avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and overnight oats.

A text-based image listing lunch and dinner ideas for weight loss, such as tuna sandwiches, chicken breast with sweet potato, protein pasta, grilled chicken sandwiches, and salads. It also features small images of broccoli and an apple.

What I Ate To Lose 50lbs

Here is an incomplete list of some of the things I’ve been eating that have helped me to lose 50lbs (and counting!) ✨ 🥗🌯🍳 My biggest tip when losing weight is to make sure you’re eating enough protein and make sure the sugars are low. Working out when losing weight will help you gain muscle and

6669 likes

Chicken Lettuce Tacos That Helped Me Lose 60lbs ✨

These chicken lettuce tacos are one of my go-to meals that helped me lose 60lbs AND keep it off 🙌 They’re low carb, high protein, and actually taste SO good. Perfect for when you want something fresh, filling, and quick 🌮✨ I’ve learned that weight loss doesn’t have to mean boring food — it’s a

44 likes

🍔✨ Burger Bowls That Helped Me Lose 100+ lbs ✨🍔

Here’s the exact recipe I’ve been meal prepping👇 And yes… it only took 15 minutes 😭🔥 ✨ Macro-Friendly Burger Bowls 353 cals • 31.7g carbs • 8g fat • 35.6g protein Ingredients: • 100g cooked jasmine rice • 150g extra lean ground beef • 28g dill pickle chips • Green onions • 1 tsp mustar

76 likes

An overhead shot of various grocery items from Walmart spread across a kitchen counter, including snacks, drinks, and fresh produce. A large text overlay reads "Walmart food that helped me lose 25lbs."

A plastic bag of bananas and a container of pre-cut watermelon sit on a speckled countertop. The text overlay discusses how eating more fruit helped reduce cravings for store-bought sweets.

Various salad ingredients are displayed on a countertop, including a bag of chicken strips, baby spinach, salad kits, shredded cheese, and salad dressings. The text advises eating a salad for lunch to save calories.

Walmart food that helped me lose 25lbs

I shopped at Walmart because it was the closest to my house and had bulk things for cheap. You can shop at wtv store fits your budget, but as an 18yo who made little to no money, this was perfect for me. **DISCLAIMER I'm obviously not a health person Dr lady so these aren't backed by

513 likes

Low carb dinners that helped me lose 40 lbs

Just a couple of meals that are low in carbs, filling and delicious. #weightlossdinner #lowcarbs

84 likes

My PCOS Morning Routine That Helped Me Lose 15 lbs

If your mornings feel chaotic, inflamed, or exhausting… this is for you. I’ve lost 15 lbs, balanced my hormones, and finally feel like me again — not because I worked harder, but because I worked smarter. Here’s exactly what I do every morning as a girl with PCOS on a weight loss journey — habi

54 likes

A person with dark hair and red streaks, wearing makeup, is shown. Overlay text reads "FOODS I'VE EATEN THAT HELPED ME LOSE 12 POUNDS iN FiVE WEEKS".

A black container holds a chicken and strawberry salad with avocado, walnuts, and greens. The text identifies it as "CHICKEN, STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH AVOCADO + WALNUTS".

A salad in a black container features lettuce, chicken, black beans, corn, and buffalo sauce. The text labels it as "SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, CORN, CHICKEN AND BUFFALO SAUCE".

Foods that helped me lose 12 pounds in 5 weeks 🧛🏼‍♀️

Usually food helps me lose weight faster than working out and I do lose weight faster than most people! Just a disclaimer because I’ve been like this for years so my weight have always fluctuated since I was a teenager. now these are some of my favorite meals I’ve eaten for lunch that have kept

1072 likes

skinny girl habits that helped me lose 10 lbs

#summerbod #weightlossandfatloss #weightlossdiet #weightlossjourney #caloriecounting

260 likes

A split image titled "How I lost 40 lbs in 4 months KETO" shows a woman's before and after weight loss transformation. The left side shows her heavier with pink hair and sunglasses, while the right side shows her slimmer with brown hair and glasses, holding a phone and a can.

🌸How I lost 40 lbs in 4 months🌸

Hey y’all! Let’s chat about keto! 🥑✨ Keto, or ketogenic, is a low-carb, high-fat diet designed to shift the body into a state of ketosis. In ketosis, the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. By drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat consumption, typically aroun

1085 likes

A side-by-side comparison showing a woman's weight loss transformation from 168 lbs to 145 lbs. The left image shows her in underwear, and the right image shows her in a top and denim shorts, both taken in a bathroom setting.

A detailed breakfast meal plan listing items like oven-roasted turkey breast, protein coffee, cottage cheese, liquid egg whites, plant-based milk, an everything bagel, and cheese slices, totaling 618 calories with specific macronutrient breakdown.

A detailed lunch meal plan titled 'Viral sweet potato bowl,' including avocado, cottage cheese, ground beef, sweet potato, and honey infused with chilies, totaling 604 calories with specific macronutrient breakdown.

From 168 145 lbs without giving up bagels & pasta

In 2022, I lost 40 lbs after having my baby… but when we PCS’d from VA, life hit hard. Stress, moving, heat, and everything falling apart — I gained the baby weight back. Even though I’ve been consistent in the gym since 2022, my diet fell off in 2023 and portion control was my biggest struggle.

629 likes

Chaffles helped me to lose 460lbs and keep it off.

#Recipe #recipes #easyrecipes #quickrecipes

403 likes

Three bottles of ingredients for protein coffee: zero sugar creamer, a chocolate protein shake, and donut shop cold brew concentrate, on a kitchen counter.

A mason jar containing 3 ounces of cold brew coffee concentrate, next to the cold brew bottle, on a speckled countertop.

A mason jar with cold brew mixed with a chocolate protein shake, next to the protein shake bottle, on a kitchen counter.

The coffee that helped me lose 60 pounds

I’ve started everyday for the last 3 years with this coffee and I swear starting my day with something this high in protein and delicious has helped me SO much during my journey. It’s the perfect low carb, high protein, caffeinated, delicious way to start your morning! 190 calories 30 gra

2801 likes

FLAT BELLY MEAL INSPO THAT LED ME TO LOSE 80lbs POSTPARTUM🌟🏋🏽‍♀️

You’re going to want to save this for your next meal prep. Every one of these were repeat meals that helped me lose 80lbs in under 18 months postpartum. Food is everything on a weightloss journey so you can’t have boring meals or you won’t stick to it. That cabbage soup would be the perfect kick st

4 likes

How i transformed my body and lost 30 lbs

3 Tips to change your physique!! -Looking at before pictures always make me so thankful that I got into the gym in the first place 🤞 these are 3 of the biggest things that helped me stay consistent and see my results more quickly! -eating clean, creating a workout split and cardio are all ama

5296 likes

Lose 7-10LBS in 7 Days!

Garlic 🧄 Butter 🧈 Boiled Eggs! Ingredients: • 1 Stick of Butter • Kick’n Chicken Seasoning • Slap Ya MaMa Cajun Seasoning • Old Bay Seasoning • Crushed Red Peppers 🌶️ • Lemon 🍋 Pepper • Lemon 🍋 Juice • Parsley 🌿 Directions: • Combined all Seasonings in pan •Let simmer for 10 min

718 likes

A person takes a mirror selfie, wearing a light blue cardigan and dark pants. Overlay text reads: "Food that helped me lose 100lbs+ Aldi Edition."

A red bag of Clancy's Cinnamon Apple Straws, naturally flavored, with a claim of 30% less fat than regular potato chips. The bag shows images of apples and the snack.

A red and white bag of Clancy's Pretzel Slims Everything, described as bite-sized and baked with 0g saturated fat per serving. The bag shows pretzels and a dip.

Food that helped me lose 100lbs+Aldi Edition

These foods helped me in my journey. I was able to eat these lower calorie items but in higher volumes so I wouldn’t feel hungry and that was the key to my weight loss #weightlossfoodideas #weightlosshelp #lowcaloriefood #aldi

151 likes

Snack Swaps that helped me lose 50lbs

I’m so excited to share some of my favorite high protein, low calorie snacks that I have been obsessed with on my weight loss journey! 🤗 I have ALWAYS been a person that loves to snack and no matter where I go everyone knows “Gabby brought snacks” 🍬🍪 I never thought “healthy snacks” were a thin

1140 likes

3 HABIT THATS HELPED ME LOSE 30+ LBS

1: Walking is a GAME CHANGER for losing body fat overall. To be in a caloric deficit, your body needs to be burning more calories than it is consuming.🔥When you incorporate walking daily, it raises your maintenance calories, making it either easier to be in a calorie deficit, or it'll help the

240 likes

MEAL THAT HELPED ME LOSE 100lbs

#weightlosslifestyle #weightlossfoodideas #weightlosstransformations #bodytransformation #embracevulnerability

139 likes

What I ate to lose 15 lbs in 45 days..

CABBAGE SOUP! 🍲 She is that GIRL when it comes to weight loss while making sure you get your nutrition. Do it for however long you like but after 10 days, you should start seeing results! As someone who JUST started strength training and cardio training, I always add chicken for the protein

947 likes

A collage showcasing various healthy meals for weight loss, including breakfast tacos, salmon with salad, a large chopped salad, Chipotle bowls, and a protein pastry, with text overlay "Meals that helped me lose 40+ lbs - in a year."

A breakfast taco filled with scrambled eggs, avocado, and possibly bacon bits, served on a low-carb tortilla, with a drink in a glass bottle in the background, described as a good start to the day.

A close-up of a pink package of Strawberry flavored Legendary Protein Pastry, highlighting 20g protein and 4g net carbs, noted as a convenient, sweet, on-the-go snack.

Meals that helped me lose weight +40lbs

My favorite go-to meals & snacks that helped me lose +40 lbs in a year. Both homemade & when you’re on the go! Let me know if you’ve tried any of these or have recipes that are your go-to’s! #weightlossfoodideas #weightlossmealideas #summerbod #bodytransformation

47 likes

✨Those apps helped me to lose 40lbs!

💖 Calove A must try! More than just calorie counting, Calove lets you snap food photos for instant calorie logging, track habits, and even chat with an AI health coach who gives you gentle guidance along the way. Perfect if you want support that feels personal. 📊 Lose It! – A classic for a reaso

23 likes

See more