AN EAT-WHAT-YOU-LOVE PLAN TO HELP YOU SLIM DOWN STEADILY A.M.: 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt P.M.: 10 almonds

Breakfast

Green frittata: 2 eggs, 1 egg white, 1 diced shallot, 1 diced zucchini, ½ green pepper, handful of spinach, sautéed in 1 tbsp. olive oil, topped with ½ diced avocado*

Eating eggs for breakfast increases satiety, reduces hunger and lowers calorie intake at later meals.

1 cup cooked oatmeal, ½ cup fresh berries, 1 tbsp. chia seeds

Lunch

Kale and romaine chop: 1 cup each romaine and kale, ½ cucumber, 1 beet, 1 cup broccoli, ¹ / ³ cup carrots, 1 cup Brussels sprouts, 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds, 4 oz. chicken*

Choosing foods with a low energy density helps you feel fuller, notes expert Jen Widerstrom.

Seared ahi tuna salad, served on a bed of 2 cups mixed greens*

Dinner

Zucchini pesto pasta sauté: 6 oz. shrimp or scallops sautéed in olive oil; lightly steam 1 zucchini cut into strips, 1 cup each kale, asparagus and broccolini, ½ cup scallions, 2 tbsp. pesto*

Combining protein and carbohydrates helps you burn body fat faster, Widerstrom says.

Grilled herbed chicken served alongside spicy string beans*

Snack

“Protein-packed foods supply amino acids, which are vital for weight loss,” says Widerstrom.

A.M.: ½ cup cottage cheese P.M.: 2 cups edamame