What I ate to lose 42 lbs - high protein meals + easy snacks

This is what I ate to lose more than 40 lbs! I’m showing you some of my favorite high-protein healthy meals and snacks that I used to lose weight - these are really simple and easy to make, so they won’t take a lot of time. This is all gluten + dairy free, and I will show you vegan options for the 2 things that aren’t vegan. Everything else is plant-based!
Hope you enjoy!
Liezl
Here are all the recipes on my blog (with calorie info): liezljayne.com/what-i-ate-to-...
timestamps:
00:00 - intro
01:13 - on the menu
02:05 - breakfast
03:20 - iced coffee
04:38 - lunch
06:34 - smoothie snack
08:17 - dinner
13:12 - hummus snack
14:35 - how to customize
15:31 - outro
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disclaimer:
this video is purely intended as/ and for entertainment purposes. this information/ video is not intended as medical advice. always consult with your health/ medical practitioner or doctor before you try a new eating plan or diet. there are no guaranteed results from this video. this video is not sponsored, all opinions are my own.

[@LiezlJayne]

i just made part 2 for this video - with more meals + snacks from my weight loss journals.. here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXnWiaatd6ulhdk

[@ntt604]

I just made this for dinner because I had everything just about. Had to use evoo instead of sesame oil and asparagus instead of green bean. It came out very good. A bit spicy but flavor surprised me. Enough left over for lunch the next day. Thank you for sharing it will go in my go to recipe book for sure! 😊

[@lovingmomt9008]

I just found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing. Everyone usually tries to make meals that just don't look too good. I am a Puerto Rican woman who loves flavor. I can't wait to try a few of your meals. They actually sound so good. Thank you again. You're doing a great job.

[@khadraahmed5]

I want to thank you! You’ve helped me lose 50lbs

[@LiezlJayne]

wow!

[@shannonatkins3558]

That's awesome! How long did it take you to lose 50lbs?

[@linaloeduran506]

@@shannonatkins3558l mmm

[@AmberS-V]

I love that you don't demonize specific types of foods (carbs, fats, etc) and have an overall healthy and balanced diet.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Wow, I’m so impressed at how much info you’re including here and so many options and customizations!!! Thank you so much for being so thorough!!!

[@missk4934]

I echo this!!!💛💛

[@juliascherzer9655]

That's exactly whats I thought too! I truly loved the Video and the emphasis on how different everyone is 😍

[@lunillecarlalirazan3795]

@@missk4934😊😊

[@the_abundant_life]

yes, thank you

[@danitapowell2291]

Yes! She doesn’t waste our time. She gets right to it.

[@Magnolia1971]

This is my fav meal plan video thus far on the internet! It’s not restrictive, and I love how you break down ways to customized the calories to fit your needs. Love it! Thank you!!

[@MargaretMouton]

Im super proud of you. I lost 42 lbs too, in less than 3 months. Best feeling ever

[@kericollins8894]

👏 👏 👏 FINALLY, finally someone on KZbin that explains the foods from the very beginning to the moment you eat it. THANK YOU!!!!!! Im going to make all of this!!!

[@JustBeingAwesome]

Check Autum Elle nutrition too. Dietist, science facts + meals.

[@jordanruth0809]

This is the most refreshing weight loss video I’ve watched. I absolutely love how thorough you explain food choices and preparing them. All thumbs up for me!

[@jonasfilmstudio]

I’m only two minutes in and I’m already so impressed by the sheer quality of your video! Wow!! So many options, and it’s already fitting for so many diets (like vegan and gf). You can see how much effort you put into this. Respect! And thank you

[@TheDotcotton]

Your videos are without doubt the best I’ve seen. The amount of time and effort that goes into your videos is clear to see! Thank you!

[@hey_haleymarie]

Never knew a diet recipe video could be so enjoyable and easy to follow!! Amazing job girly!

[@Leikobeans]

Omggg thank youuu Liezl!!! I was waiting for your next meal prep video, this series keeps me going 😅🫶

[@Bashertxo]

I love how clear you are - and how your lovely personality shines through! You’re very good at creating these videos! Thanks for all your tips and help! Much appreciated ❤

[@autumnmarie5749]

Glad I found your channel, I’m working on trying to eat healthier and I’m excited to try these recipes!😋 Thank you!💕 I was looking for the honey sauce ingredient measurements, but I did find them in your blog post😊. In case anyone else was looking, the measurements are: - 4 tbsp honey - 4 tsp sriracha - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 2 tsp sesame oil - 1 tsp onion powder - 1/2 tsp ginger powder - Salt and pepper

[@idreaminlandscapes]

Ty!! I was trying to guess the measurements

[@user-vu9gd8ed1h]

This is amazing! I think the secret to success with all of this is not only meal prepping, but grocery shopping. In order to make really delicious healthy options like this, the food needs to be available in the fridge. I know that when I go grocery shopping that I am all over the place, sometimes, I forget things, and I know I should go in with a plan but sometimes I just don’t know what to get. So, I’m making more of an effort to have recipes and things I want to make before I go to the grocery store. Sometimes it is still a challenge.

[@claudiaamezcua4558]

Wow, thank goodness this video was suggested on my feed. I am mind blown on how eady and simple you made the recepies as well as explaning calories, substitutions etc, without feeling restrictive. Also, not feeling the guilt of not eating "clean" foods, just eat wholesome foods. You gain a new subscriber, now time to watch more of your videos.❤❤❤

[@Megan6772]

can't tell you how much I appreciate that they are all GF!!!

[@zonyasvintage7859]

Thankfully I found your channel I’ve been searching for meal planning that’s practical and makes sense. I appreciate your efforts!

[@jennifermorrison4363]

I absolutely LOVE how you wrote out the plan in the video - so incredibly helpful for people who learn visually! Awesome plan, can't wait to try the mango smoothie. I like adding tomatoes to the spinach for eggs with a pinch of feta. Delish!

[@lhs1221]

This was such a useful and beneficial video!! I have always loved how you make meals that are filling but healthy and not boring or bland. Everything looks so good! ❤❤❤

[@katiehill8089]

This was by far the best meal prep/ what I eat in a day video I have ever seen. In great details you gave us all that we needed and more keep doing what u are doing with these videos freaking awesome. You have a new subscriber omg thanks

[@jenniferkash4424]

Love love love the ending with the super simple customization according to calorie count. Thank you so much!

[@Browneyegirl_13]

She is very precise and takes her time to explain to her subscribers. I'm also from SA and I highly recommend this channel to all. ❤

[@LiezlJayne]

🇿🇦❤

[@user-do1jx8pc8d]

Thank you!! Girl your coming in with the win. This is seriously amazing!!! Thank you Liesl, please make more .

[@barbarathomas2471]

you’re

[@bethanyelaine9949]

I love this - you are the only KZbin channel that I follow where I was able to lose weight 5 years ago. I believe I lost abut 10 pounds back then. Since then I have gone wfpb so it is so helpful that you do customizations! I'm back on my journey after gaining 30 pounds during the pandemic. You're the best!

[@cutipie775]

Hi lies I currently myself lost a whopping 125 lbs I'm happy and much lighter now plus the gorgeous food you can gorge on when you are fitter is amazing. Happy for you. Take care angel. Lots of love

[@Erikas2283]

Thank you for posting this video, I love how you wrote everything out for us to see and broke down the calories on paper.

[@audreynicoletti7329]

Carnivore, water , fast . Little snacking if any . Air popped 3 cups popcorn and fourth cup of walnuts. Stop eating and drinking after 830pm. The water weight pours off a pound a day. Then after 2 or 3 weeks I should start loosing fat weight. I'm diabetic have been for three years.very insulin resistant very stubborn weight. 60 pounds overweight. Trying to reverse my insulin resistant and diabetes. My blood sugar is coming down . I had 111 yesterday and today. Yaaa!! This has been a incredibly slow journey.because I wasn't ready or serious about my health. But I am now. My a1c went from7.4 which is high . In may down to 6.6 in August still in the diabetic range but better than it was. Going to get my a1c down again in November. Trying for 5.6 normal blood sugar!!! Loose the carbs and sweets loose the weight. I'm finally getting healthy. Took my 57 years. I was a carb addict and a chocoholic. Not anymore. I want to be healthy more than I want chocolate.

[@pamelabassi]

finally someone making things REALLY easy! great tips!

[@Itzame55]

So much in here! I love that you always have something sweet as snacks, I always have some sweet craving and love following your meal plans!!

[@beforeandafterinspo]

This is seriously amazing!!! Thank you Liesl, please make more ❤❤

[@andreinaplata5176]

Yes I really needed this. Im trying to lose weight and i just discovered i am lactose intolerant and i don’t digest gluten that well and also i am a Pescatarian so THIS IS PERFECT FOR ME!! Btw i follow you since forever, when you used yo live in south Africa and i just love your content. Your videos are so inspiring and versatile ❤

[@isaett8380]

Love the kitchen with so much light. So relaxing. Thanks for the ideas!

[@ohohpelia2166]

This is amazing!!! Thank you for making it customisable and the meal ideas! Great content

[@jazzyjazz3049]

Since I watched this video a few days ago, I’ve had one of iced coffees every day (now throwing cinnamon and turmeric in as well), I made the salad for lunch a few days ago, and I just made the chicken and green beans. All of it is so good!!

[@odilegabayengel4192]

I love your accent ! I really need to readjust my meals and meal prep, and you are truly motivating ! Thank you for your videos

[@ridasarani7204]

I have been following you since long in my healthy eating journey. I love all your videos & this one is super helpful. ❤

[@AlaynaE777]

I love your hair and all the plants in your house ❤ Thank you for posting your weightloss meals !!! They all look refreshing.

[@DL-fu9ki]

Hi Liezl! New subscriber and I love your channel and videos! Today, I made the salad you made for lunch in this video, and words can’t describe how delicious it is! I feel so full and so satisfied and I can’t wait to try some more of your amazing recipes! Thanks so much for all you do! 🥰👍

[@selmam1284]

It’s all about calories! I tried so many different diet plans, and the only one that works for me is intermittent fasting, one meal a day, low carb option. For the first time in so many years, my blood work was perfect. I just walk every day three to five miles. You are my favorite KZbinr, following you from long time ago. Love your videos.

[@almajeanortiz5753]

I love how you prepared everything and you were great explaining the different calories of the meals. I will definitely follow you I’m currently at 249 and I want to lose weight and learn how to eat healthier. I’m currently pre diabetic. I want to lose weight and control sugar.

[@yildiz9557]

Thank you for the recipes ❤ I have a better one for the green beans as it is my favourite one of veg, instead of tossing it straight away. Boil it first or steam it until it is tender for 10. 15 min until it’s completely tender, then drain it from water if boiled and put some olive oil in a frying pan and add diced garlic and parsley then add your beans and sautée everything together it’s deliciousss.❤

[@astroquiz7300]

Thank you!! Girl your coming in with the win

[@menubabesihatay8844]

I was feeling mentally drained and lost for the last couple days, ive been on my own journey since February and was just thinking hard and your video just popped up. Great timing ❤Thank you so much ❤

[@LiezlJayne]

❤

[@mrsanastewart]

I just came across your video and I really love this meal plan. I am a very picky eater and I would be willing to try all this and that does not happen a lot. Thank you for this! I can’t wait to try everything! 😊

[@Tuneracookie]

I’ve been watching you since 2017 and I really love your videos, thank you for inspiring me.❤

[@crystal2718]

This is such a good plan and menu! Thank you for sharing some simple recipes. I’m GF and have been advised to hit 100g of protein a day.

[@heytheredelilah5927]

Wow… I’m highly impressed by this video, I followed and planned to check out your blog. This gave me many ideas and I can’t wait to binge watch your channel.

[@dotcosmo9238]

Made the honey chicken with rice for dinner (I served broccoli as a side) and my 13 year old daughter said "Five stars, I'd eat here again!" Thank for the recipe idea!

[@doglovingirl]

Instant subscribe! Thank you for the dairy free options and realistic, detailed options 😩🙌🙌

[@haylz3578]

Your videos make me sooo happy 😊 I can't wait to make that Mexican salad for my lunch this week. Thank you! ❤️

[@LiezlJayne]

So easy I love it! Really good with the tortilla chips too

[@catarinapimentarodrigues4374]

I'm feeling pretty lost seeing all this different what I eat in a day. So thank you, I will try this out

[@dianakover4833]

*goes immediately to the kitchen and cooks the honey sirracha chicken to take to work tonight* 😂 thank you for this helpful video & recipes! They look delicious 🫶🏽

[@sarahmolzenhouse]

The honey chicken dinner was very good. I'm definitely going to make it again! The black bean lunch was also fresh and filling. Thank you!

[@elizat168]

WOW, I just stumbled across this video and you have me hooked! Great content and you are adorable. Very informative, clearly presented and well filmed. Thank you

[@LeiRichardson-tj8fw]

Just subscribed thank you to you for writing the journals and then sharing them. This will be extremely helpful for me

[@coachdebby564]

Every time I come to your channel, you have another amazing video. I appreciate you so much.😊

[@lindakennedy4616]

I’m excited about making everything on this video! Thanks so much! Off to the store I go…!

[@oOTaddleOo]

First time that i like every single recipe in meal plan. Thank you!

[@ruthramirez7217]

Finally I found diet recipes without any dairy thank you 🙏

[@sammyjane7484]

Can we just have a moment for those beautiful plants in the background they are absolutely beautiful

[@amymcmillan3796]

I love your channel and personality. Thanks for sharing great encouragement and yummy ideas.

[@eideemarie]

I just found your channel and i love it! Very helpful content! Thank you for sharing!

[@wandateree]

This video makes me feel in peace about still wanting to eat rice and fruit! I am glad to know it's possible.

[@LiezlJayne]

absolutely!

[@AZ-nr1id]

I miss these videos, thank you! 😊

[@Enhypenchis2022]

I randomly clicked your video ! And so glad I did! I am loving your video Tortilla pizza looks soo good and I don’t feel guilty!

[@jodikashansky1054]

Love this video!! Thanks Lizel!!!❤

[@cary528]

Bought the organic vanilla protein you suggested and made the mango smoothie... delish! Thank you!

[@hannahbrown4967]

Delicious recipes! As soon as I got the notification, I went straight to the video. It made my day. GOD BLESS YOU😀

[@LiezlJayne]

I always see your comments :)

[@mariathornton2916]

This is amazing. Thank you. I've already lost 14 lbs clean eating and I needed some inspiration for new exciting meals 😍

[@biankaventer3536]

Your skin is glowing! Must be the healthy meals!

[@allieraquelYT]

Great video!! Love this and these ideas and your video was exciting to watch! 😊

[@AmysRainyDays]

Looks so good! Great examples and breakdown :)

[@sumernoel1553]

Pretty cool. I’ve never liked counting calories but you made it less annoying somehow. I’ll def give these ideas a try. Thank you!

[@VickysW0rld]

You made this look so easy! Omg... thank you!

[@suzan7161]

I just came across your video and really found it amazing. I need to lose around 50 to 60 lbs and your recipes all looked great. Thank you a I will check out some of your other videos. I also like to meal prep while I make dinner if I have any extra leftovers. Thank Suzan🍽🥗🍳🫛

[@Claire8483]

Great video! These are the kinds of things I like to eat and they are also easy/quick to prepare :)

[@katiepie007]

I used to watch you years ago and somehow stopped or missed seeing your videos... until this one all of a sudden popped up! Gosh I now have a lot of catching up to do! 😂 Great to see you again! 💕💕😊👍

[@cookitfor2]

Wow! That all looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[@Senia312]

I really enjoyed this video, very well done!

[@08echegaray]

Thank you so much for this! Such a great video!!❤

[@lupicameronheinz5582]

Looks good. I love your meals. They’re very flavorful, not boring. I made the recipes from your three salads video and again all were yummy! And easy to make too!

[@LiezlJayne]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed them too! :)

[@lesliedenise3307]

Okay thank you so much!! Ima go grocery shopping tomorrow all these meals looked delicious 😭🫰🏼😋

[@anabelmorales1338]

Everything looks so delicious. Needed some ideas for lunch especially.

[@lillymoreira5278]

Thank you dear Liezl. ❤️

[@KateN-yo2cl]

Love this! Thank you for showing vegan options as well!

[@mysticmay129]

You have the cutest little kitchen 😍 My favourite in recipe in this is your honey chicken, can't wait to try it out.

[@melissamoreno5575]

Love the video & love your kitchen too!💕

[@garfield3784]

Absolutely amazing. So motivating…thank you

[@latoyamedley6654]

I just have to say I made your chicken and the sauce...OMG...chefs kiss!! So freakin good! Myself and my family are obsessed with it. Thank you!

[@nexusSix_237]

Girl I've been here with you pretty much just as you moved to the states! Love you. And I still love that palm tree sunset painting you made.

[@LiezlJayne]

thank you!

[@WideAwakeSpiritually]

You look great! Congrats and thanks for all the free information. 😊

[@courtneyfleischman2338]

I NEED to try all of these!

[@cavalierjourneyoflove]

Thank you so much! It all is so informative and looks yummy ❤

[@MariaCristina-cx3tl]

I’m new to your channel but as soon as you said your meals are dairy free and gluten free, I hit the subscribe button 🙌🏻

[@stephaniekayla6587]

This video was perfect thank you so much!! Super engaging and real usable tips it makes me so motivated to continue on my diet and try those burritos

[@brookeholland4450]

I’ve made a few of your meal preps from your videos and I’m always impressed! Thank you for all your time and effort you put into this channel! What kind of honey do you use for the honey Sriracha chicken?

[@linnja0327]

Wow thank you so much; I appreciate this because I was looking for something healthy, delicious for my whole family ❤️ I’m glad that I found you. I’m new to your channel 😊

[@wakeupstylellc]

I’m 2mins in and I can already say, I’m impressed 😋😍

[@juliemoore6957]

This menu looks awesome!