A registered dietitian has revealed the three foods you should be eating more of to lose weight in the new year instead of depriving yourself.
Lauren Hubert, 30, from Los Angeles, has more than 362,000 followers on TikTok, where she advocates eating protein-rich meals in a calorie deficit for sustainable fat loss.
The Student association nutritionist founder, who uses the handle @studentclub.nutritionistrecently shared what to add to your diet to shed pounds.
“Instead of trying to eat less, here are three foods I want you to eat more of if your goal is to lose weight by 2024,” she begins her video.
Lauren Hubert, a Los Angeles-based dietitian, shared three foods you should eat more of if you want to lose weight this year
The 30-year-old explains that not all foods are created equal when eating in a calorie deficit
Hubert acknowledges that 'you have to eat less than you burn to lose weight', but she explains that Not all foods are equal when eating in a calorie deficit.
“There's no point in eating less if you don't know what to eat,” she says.
Firstly, the dietitian advises 'eating more proteins, especially at breakfast'.
She says you should have at least 20 grams of protein with each meal.
“If you're not an egg girl, you can have protein-rich Greek yogurt,” she suggests.
“You could do overnight oats. Personally, I like to use a vegan protein powder in mine. Whatever you want. They don't have to be eggs.'
Hubert also recommends adding more non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini.
“Everyone knows that vegetables are very nutritious, but specifically for fat loss and weight loss, non-starchy vegetables will provide a high volume for a low amount of calories,” she explains.
The weight loss expert notes that she likes to mix cauliflower rice with regular rice to make a larger portion without adding too many calories to her meal.
“The third thing you need to eat more of if you're serious about losing weight is more fiber,” she says.
Hubert recommends choosing “natural carbohydrate sources” such as oats, quinoa, rice, potatoes and beans.
The dietitian recommends eating more protein, non-starchy vegetables and fiber to help you feel full and satisfied during your weight loss journey
Hubert has opened up about her own weight loss struggles, which started while she was still in college (L). Ten years later she is 20 pounds lighter (R)
Hubert has over 362,000 followers on TikTok, where she advocates eating protein-rich meals in a calorie deficit for sustainable fat loss
'These are all high in fibre, so they will affect your blood sugar levels, which is really good for your health, and tHey, I'm going to help you get full,” she adds.
Hubert has been open about her own weight loss struggles, which started while she was still in college.
In a post shared on Instagramshe recalls gaining 20 pounds in college thanks to late night pizza and drinking as a sorority girl.
She tried cutting back on carbohydrates and becoming a vegetarian while following restrictive diets in an effort to lose weight.
It wasn't until she got her master's degree in nutrition that she learned how to achieve sustainable weight loss. Since then, she has helped more than 1,000 clients with their own transformations. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
“Wherever you are, know that you CAN become beautiful, healthy, and confident – even if you doubt yourself today,” she writes. “If I can do it, so can you!”