In a lunch rut?

Breakfast is a smoothie or egg situation, dinner is protein, veggie and a starch. Lunch is … confusing? Boring? Leftovers?

In case you need to change it up a little, I made a PFF-balanced lunch collection of 5 recipes for you to check out. Plant-based and omnivore options. All happen to be gluten-free too. These are balanced with just the right amount of protein, fat and fiber to help with fat loss, muscle-building, and “toning up” goals.

Speaking of … are you on the waitlist for TRANSFORM: Body + Mind?? If so, look out for an email from me tomorrow - or later today as I sometimes like to jump the gun ;-) - with the link to sign up. The cart will be open for just 1 week and this is the last round until the Fall, so if you have summer goals of feeling incredible, strong, fit and healthy this year, THIS is your round. Brand new info … with a note from your doctor mentioning a diagnosis with a recommendation for “weight loss”, you might be able to use your FSA or HSA for the cost of TRANSFORM!

XO,

Tara

High Protein Lunches + Dinners

Wrapping up the high protein blog series today with 30g+ LUNCHES and DINNERS.


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In case you missed the other parts ...

30g+ protein breakfasts

High Protein Snacks

And simultaneously on social media I've been posting high protein throw together or grab n go options ...

Breakfasts

Snacks

Lunches + Dinners



Why is protein so important? It's very common for people to come up short on protein and overdo the carbs and / or fat. While all 3 macros have their purpose and their place, our food supply and food culture is not an accurate representation of our needs in terms of a balanced and optimal way of eating. Look, while 400g carbohydrates and 50g of protein in one day might TASTE a lot better and light up our dopamine receptors, that imbalance sure as heck won't be allowing people to reach their health and body goals.



Protein helps us repair damaged cells, build muscle, keep our hormones and gut healthy and working for us, boosts metabolic rate, and helps us feel satisfied between meals so we're not crashing and snacking on whatever comes into sight.



If you've liked this series and are ready for customized nutrition, fitness, and health coaching to achieve your goals, CHECK OUT MY 1:1 COACHING PROGRAM here.



If you're not yet ready for 1:1 coaching (I know ... it's a commitment!) but would like a more targeted approach than these recipe collections, GRAB MY SPRING FAT LOSS MEAL PLAN. This plan isn't just high enough in protein, but I balanced the heck out of the entire thing (all the macros from meal to meal AND day to day) to provide you with the optimal amount of carbs - to fiber - to fat - to protein ratio for most people when boosting metabolism, losing excess body fat, and building muscle is the goal. You'll actually get 2 plans -- one plant-based and one omnivore -- and they both happen to be free of gluten and dairy.



This meal plan is the closest thing to group coaching that I'm offering this month as I have some big + exciting projects underway (that I think you're gonna LOVE!) and could not add a group coaching session to this month's calendar. So if you have summer body goals, screw that! ;-) How about forever body / health goals instead? GRAB THE PLAN and enjoy what happens when your blood sugar, hunger hormones, and metabolism begin to synch up the way they so desperately want to.



Until next time ....



XO,
Tara