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Introduction
Whenever we look in the magazines, the lifestyle pages, or in movies, were bound to see some of our favorite TV stars flaunting their toned abs and their muscle cuts. Of course, deep inside we most likely also wanted to achieve that kind of physical fitness level. After all, doesnt everyone want to look and feel good?
Now, you may be thinking that these celebs have extremely challenging workout routines and special diets that require a lot of effort and resources. However, the truth is that most celebs just adopt a simple type of diet that matches their daily exercise routine. Youd be surprised to know that a number of stars credit their toned muscles to a simple low-carb diet that allows them to lose weight and get toned faster.
But wait a minute! Dont you actually need carbohydrates in order to get more energy? We know from basic biology that carbs are a source of energy and are burned whenever we do physical activities. While this is true, the low-carb diet is all about balance. The diet gives the body enough carbs for energy but increases the fat content.
Why?
Because the body can also burn fat (were referring to healthy fat). However, the thing about carbs is that there is a limit to how much carbohydrates the muscles can store. Fat, on the other hand, has a bigger storage room. So in theory, having more fat allows you to have more fuel to burn.
In essence, the diet consists of meals that have a content of 25% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 50% fat. One thing to take note of this diet is that there has been some debate about its effectiveness. However, big stars such as Kim Kardashian, Melissa McCarthy and many more have attributed their weight loss to such a diet. Specifically, Melissa McCarthy had extremely stunning results. She was able to shed off 45 pounds in a short amount of time just by having a diet that had lesser carbs.
So if she can do it, why cant we do it as well? This simple diet doesnt actually require much. All you have to do is prepare meals that have a ratio of 25:25:50 with 50 containing healthy fat. If youve never tried going on this kind of diet before, then youre in luck because this book is filled with recipes that have a low carb count with increased fat content. Youll be able to have your own reference when it comes to your meal plan so you dont need to think too hard. The best part of it all is that these recipes are all delicious! You dont have to worry about not being able to eat food that you like because youre sure to enjoy the dishes that weve whipped out for you. In fact, most of these recipes were inspired by the meal plans of your favorite stars so youll know that they work.
Are you ready to begin your diet and try out some of our delicious meals? If you are, then lets proceed with our recipe book!
1. Grilled Salmon Salad
Have you ever wondered how Jennifer Aniston keeps herself fit? Well, she did reveal in an interview what she eats in twenty-four hours. Specifically, for lunch and dinner, she revealed that her meals always consisted of a protein source such as fish, chicken or beef, and some vegetables that go well with the meat. Inspired by that, we decided to create our own meal plan that matches what Aniston eats. We call it the Grilled Salmon Salad. Heres how to make it:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of Romanian lettuce
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound of salmon fillet
- 1 avocado (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons of capers
- 3 tablespoons of parsley
- cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
Recipe:
Mix the garlic, capers, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice in a blender to make the vinaigrette
Put half of the dressing on the salmon and leave the other half in the fridge
Marinade the salmon in the dressing for around 15 to 30 minutes (this depends on your preference)
Heat some oil in a pan over a medium fire
Place your salmon in the pan and cook both sides until brownish pink
Place the lettuce in a big plate
Slice the cucumber and tomatoes (also the avocadoes if you will add that) and put them on top of the lettuce
Put the salmon on top
Sprinkle the dressing from the fridge (add some more lemon if you need to)
Serve with salt and pepper
2. Breakfast Protein Shake
Weve discussed the type of meal that Aniston usually has for lunch. But what about her breakfast? She revealed in an article from Well and Good that she has a healthy protein shake thats made out of various fruits, veggies, cacao, and maca. Heres a recipe that Aniston recommends that we decided to break down:
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time: No cooking required
Serving Size: 1-2 Serving
Ingredients:
- 2 Scoops Protein Powder
- 1 scoop maca powder
- 1 scoop cacao
- 1 banana
- 1 bunch of blueberries
- 1 bunch of frozen cherries
- Stevia
- Veggies of your choice (we recommend carrots and cucumber)
Recipe:
Put the protein powder into a blender
Put the fruits inside
Add the vegetables and stevia
Add the maca and cacao powder
Put a little bit of water then some ice
Blend until the ingredients create a thick shake
3. Zucchini Noodle Salad