WHAT I EAT IN A DAY 140 GRAMS PROTEIN + WORKOUT & HEALTHY GROCERY HAUL!

[@jessicaslaughter2621]

For the single leg step ups, do them in reverse! Start off with something tall, like a bench or jump box, and lower yourself down using the wall or something for stability to where you don't touch the ground or barely touch it. You still get the benefit of stepping up when you raise back up but you eliminate the possibility for a kick off with your other foot!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ahhh perfect!!! These are on the schedule tomorrow so perfect timing 🙏🏼 thanks girl!!!

[@Sherimichelle711]

So glad you’re back! Missed ya! Gotta try that guac with plain Greek yogurt and lime juice! Yum! And the cottage cheese with tomatoes & a little balsamic. Love it!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Literally my 2 favorites right now 😍😍😍

[@jillybean2960]

Your hair looks amazing. It's such a smart idea to get your steps in during work.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!!! The steps at work are a huge game changer!

[@jillybean2960]

@LouiseLane I wish I could use a walking treadmill during work, but I am extremely clumsy. Ps way to go, girl! Getting your steps in and your other movement.

[@Michwelle]

Aww, I've missed you. I'm so happy to see that smiling face!! As you probably remember, Lubbock doesn't have a Trader Joe's (Boo) so I'm pumped to try out the creamy guac recipe. I've eaten cottage cheese w/balsamic for quite some time now, but I add a few sliced black olives, cuz I'm extra special like that, lol!! Make sure next time that we get to see the fur babies, I miss them too

[@facesbylucy]

You could also try using a wall on the step ups to give you something to push/balance against. That's super helpful l I find.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Great idea!!! Going to try this!

[@facesbylucy]

That sweater is so gorgeous on you! The color!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh thank you!!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I love the Trader Joe’s hair mask! I use it Sundays I put it in before my workout and my hair is soooo good all week🎉

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg I love that one too!!!😍

[@erinmoriarty1060]

Yay so happy your back!!

[@catmama54]

I’m gonna try mixing the avocado with the Greek yogurt like you said because buying guacamole premade it goes bad overnight almost all the time. Thanks for this tip

[@im_LaurenHays]

Right?? I’m so happy I tried it! So easy and to me it’s exactly the same! Let me know your thoughts if you try it!

[@catmama54]

@@im_LaurenHays will do

[@melann7380]

I am very interested in that steak bites recipe, sounds right up my alley. Also, I love burrito bowls and a small thing I am finding that are taking mine to the next level is adding store bought pico de gallo (it would taste even better with non-store bought pico but ain't nobody got time for that)

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ooo yes love the pico idea!!! The steak bite recipe is here: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT83EyE3P/

[@pamdavis6604]

Can you tell me how you figured out how much protein to intake daily? Thank you ❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

I work with a registered dietitian but a good rule of thumb is your goal weight number in grams, so if you want to be 150lbs you can aim for 150 grams of protein per day! My dietitian started me at 120 until I started meeting that regularly then we bumped it up!

[@aliciaa5894]

So glad to see you back! Missed your videos :)

[@im_LaurenHays]

yay thank you!!! Life has been so busy lately!!

[@pattiupton1499]

Def want to try the guac blend! What food tracker app are you using?

[@im_LaurenHays]

It’s the Lose It app!!

[@roses609]

So glad to see you

[@im_LaurenHays]

Happy to be here🥹🫶🏻

[@erickajohnson6209]

Your hair does look awesome! Miss your vlogs!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much!! More to come, I promise!!

[@jtaimeish]

I might do a forward or reverse lunge as a modification for the step ups on the bench. ❤❤❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

Love this idea!!!! I think I might start here!! I struggle with lunges too🤣

[@kasandrarowe4741]

finally. glad you're back

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!! Glad to be back🫶🏻

[@rshake1]

Woohoo excited for this video 😀

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hope you enjoyed it!😍😍

[@rshake1]

@@im_LaurenHays Always :)

[@marlajames2376]

Can you share which hair mask you are using? It is time for me to replace mine. Your hair looks amazing!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!! It’s the Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine restorative mask! I used code WELCOME15 and it came to $41 after shipping and taxes! But you don’t need much and it’s a large container!

[@marlajames2376]

@@im_LaurenHays thank you sweet friend 💗

[@christinemoriello7604]

Can you share the muffin recipe? I couldn’t find it in the video description. Maybe I missed it?

[@im_LaurenHays]

I just buy the Kodiak muffin mix and follow box instructions!! You can add a scoop of protein to it too but it only adds a gram or 2 per muffin🫶🏻

[@RedJewel7]

Hi love these videos! 😊 What calorie tracking app do you use?

[@im_LaurenHays]

I use the Lose It app!!🥰

[@aliciaa5894]

Try the step ups without weights and build up to it!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks girl!!!

[@lisaruttenberg5886]

Why did that burrito bowl look so amazing....omg...🤤🤤🤤

[@im_LaurenHays]

It’s my current obsession!!!

[@sarah_bae]

step ups- don't step all the way down, you're not fulling engaging the muscle and can hurt your ankle coming down too hard. for balance you can hold onto a rack or the wall (don't use it to pull yourself up. just for balance) and just do 8 right step ups REST then 8 left leg REST and then the 2nd set.

[@im_LaurenHays]

So like just tap the toe at the bottom? Thanks for your help!!

[@sarah_bae]

@@im_LaurenHays yep! Or since it looks like the bench is a little too tall for you, just lower it down enough to where you’re feeling the tension in your glute and come back up. (leaning forward also makes it more flute focused. Straight back is more quad)

[@cyndimoss426]

I need to try those blackened chicken strips!! Those sound amazing!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

They are seriously so so good! And never give me the chicken-Ick🤣

[@cyndimoss426]

@LouiseLane also after you shared that you have the lose it app, I downloaded the app and purchased the premium. To my surprise it was on sale for $9.99 a year! So thank you for sharing! I needed this inspiration!

[@hannahbieszczat1727]

mind to muscle!!! Love your vids!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lourdesdiazdevillegas1135]

What was the name of the youtuber you suggested? Teresa?

[@im_LaurenHays]

Theresa Kettler!

[@brandykaminski8289]

Hi, I'm new to your channel. Very interested. What is the app you're using in this video?

[@im_LaurenHays]

Glad you’re here!! The app I’m using is called Lose It! the free version is great!

[@firerescue3465]

I love your sweater

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!!! TJ Maxx!!😍

[@tamaramadelin4831]

Me too!!!

[@lifewithmegan4]

❤

[@cokedclassic7627]

Definitely put the weight down and lower the bench or use a box. For sure no weight. I honestly don't think you need weights for those at all. Just do more reps. You are already lifting your weight another 10lbs isn't going to make a huge difference

[@im_LaurenHays]

Okay good to know!! Thank you!!

[@traceydufault297]

Your beautiful im happy and missed you my friend

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ahhh thank you!!!😍☺️❤️

[@ginnyrizzo7421]

You only had 108 grams of rice but typed in 189 grams.

[@im_LaurenHays]

108 was the grams but 189 was the calories! The camera kind of went blurry at that part, sorry about the confusion!

[@ginnyrizzo7421]

Awesome!! You’re doing amazing!!