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    28 Go-To Recipes I Used During My 100-Pound Weight Loss

    You don't have to eat broccoli and grilled chicken every day to lose weight.

    Hi! I'm Arielle, and within the last year and a half, I embarked on a lifestyle change that resulted in a 100-pound weight loss (among other amazing benefits).

    A common question I receive is about what I'm eating — so I thought I'd take you through some of my favorite recipes, all of which prove that delicious meals and weight loss actually can go hand in hand.

    Here's some of my go-to recipes:

    By the way, this is just my personal experience, and as always, you should consult a doctor/dietician before changing your diet!

    1. PB2, Banana, and Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    2. Healthy Egg White Breakfast Cups

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    I use mushrooms instead of tomatoes, and I make these in mini muffin trays with 1 cup of egg whites instead of 2 cups (so it's only one serving), but regardless it's so easy to make and super nutritious. Recipe here.

    3. Yogurt, Fig, and Honey Toast

    4. Yogurt, Oatmeal, and Fruit Bowls

    5. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds

    6. Butternut Squash Quinoa Bowl

    7. Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

    8. Turkey, Apple, Cheddar, and Cheese Sandwich

    9. Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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    So easy. So good. I love to pair it with grilled shrimp! Recipe here.

    10. Turkey Cucumber Rounds

    11. PB2 and Banana Rice Cakes

    12. Cauliflower Poppers

    13. Apple Slices With Chocolate PB2

    14. Orange Slices With Nonfat Greek Yogurt

    15. Carrots and Hummus

    16. Skinny Chicken Fajitas

    17. Orecchiette Pasta With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

    18. Spaghetti Squash With Ground Turkey, Mushrooms, and Onions

    19. Zucchini and Ground Turkey Pizza Boats

    20. Turkey Bacon Zoodle Alfredo

    21. Cauliflower Fried Rice

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    I usually do shrimp instead of beef, but that's just a personal preference! You can also save yourself some time and buy riced cauliflower from Trader Joe's! Recipe here.

    22. Buffalo Chicken Flatbread With Pineapple

    23. Spaghetti Squash Boats

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    I used this Tasty video as a guide for making boats, but I make a lighter version. I use 1 teaspoon of olive oil and then put whatever toppings I want (I love grilled chicken, spinach, mushrooms, and light Alfredo sauce) and add way less cheese.

    24. Fruit Kabobs

    25. Healthy Apple Doughnuts

    26. Chocolate PB2 Banana Bites

    27. Quest Bar Cookies

    28. Halo Top Ice Cream

    If you'd like to continue following my weight loss journey, or see more of what I'm eating, you can follow my Instagram here.