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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Nurse, 21, is unrecognisable after losing half her weight - she hails 'slimming' breakfast she ate every day for a year
A nurse who shed seven stone in a year without using weight loss medication has hailed the protein-heavy breakfast she ate every day as a key driver of her life-changing fat loss. Melanie Koz, 21, from Canada, lost almost half her weight last year, reaching a healthy 11 stone, and has showcased her incredible transformation in a TikTok video that's so far amassed more than 2million views. Her secret, she explained, was switching her carbohydrate-heavy diet of burgers, crisps and bread to an eating plan focused on low-fat proteins like diary and chicken. Key to this, she said in a series of social media videos, was the breakfast she ate 'every single day' for a year: a bowl of non-fat Greek yoghurt and honey topped with fruit. Not only did the meal keep her fuller for longer, protein helped her to 'build muscle' and become 'tighter and toned'. Her transformation, which began in 2023, came after years of failed attempts to lose weight, most of which involved a strenuous exercise routine, with little change to her diet. After leaving school and beginning her career as a nurse, she developed an unhealthy habit of eating cheeseburgers and bags of crisps as a coping mechanism after stressful shifts. But then, she enrolled on a nutrition course during her training, which dramatically changed her understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mel (@ 'From there I used my newfound knowledge, and the rest is history,' she said. As well as her filling breakfasts, Ms Koz also overhaued the selection of snacks she'd use to get through a busy shift. Crisps and chocolate bars were ditched in favour of high-protein alternatives like edamame beans and cottage cheese. These nibbles are low in calories but 'fill your hunger', Ms Koz said in a video. 'Edamame is a great source of plant-based protein. It can help in building and maintaining muscle. It is [also] a great source of fibre which can help you feel full longer', she explained. Her meals, meanwhile, were classic favourites with a high-protein twist—like chilli with extra beans and homemade 'high protein pizza' with zero-fat yoghurt added to the dough, and low-fat cheese. She also spoke of eating puddings with a health twist, incorporating collagen and protein powder into a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Key to her weight loss, she said, was ensuring a calorie deficit—but it was easier to stay full with protein-heavy meals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mel (@ What's more, this eating plan meant she didn't have to 'torture' herself with exercise. She simply invested in a home treadmill and went for long walks, before eventually joining a gym for some strength exercises. Now, she shares her simple weight loss hacks on social media in the hope of helping others who feel like they've hit a wall when it comes to transforming their health. 'I know how it feels to be on the other side of the screen wishing for a different body,' she said. 'I know the feeling of hopelessness after failing to lose weight countless times. For those reasons, I share my journey. 'I continue to hope that in some way, what I've shared and continue to share, has helped and will help at least one individual.' High protein diets have long been recommended by some health experts as an effective weight loss tool. This is thought to be because protein-heavy foods like meat and dairy take the body a while to process, keeping you fuller for longer and less likely to snack. Many high protein snacks are also lower in calories than those that are high in carbohydrates, like bread-based treats. Studies have previously found that high protein diets can aid weight loss by reducing appetite. Protein is a key nutrient that is crucial for building muscle, bone and skin. Currently the NHS and other international health bodies recommend eating roughly 0.75g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight every day.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Kendall Jenner's 200 calorie breakfast is 'packed with healthy fats that keep her thin'... after accidentally sharing she's a size 2
Kendall Jenner is one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world due in part to her killer figure. And now the 29-year-old leggy wonder from Calabasas has revealed the very low calorie breakfast she eats to stay so thin. The reality TV star shared a picture of her healthy morning meal to Instagram on Wednesday. 'The whole plate is about 200 calories,' functional nutritionist Monica Partier tells as she broke down what the ingredients were. 'It's full of healthy fats that help keep her thin. 'The meal consists of fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries and blackberries that have fiber and vitamins in them. She added Matcha green tea powder, which is an antioxidant and contains vitamin C, chromium, magnesium, selenium and zinc,' added Partier. 'There also a few small nuts which contain healthy fats, and a splash of Greek yogurt which is high in calcium and protein, and supports gut health, and also is a healthy fat.' On the side was a Golden Milk Latte - a nutrient-rich turmeric coffee beverage that gives the drink its famous golden color - and bowls of oatmeal as she dined on a wood table. 'Turmeric is rich in phytonutrients that may protect the body by neutralizing free radicals and also has anti-inflammatory properties,' added Partier. Jenner, who stands at 5ft11in, accidentally revealed on her Kardashian Kloset page that she is a size two as she was forced to list the sizes of her old clothing. She has used her hot body to land a contract with Italian swimwear brand Calzedonia. Jenner looked her very best in a shoot last year by a swimming pool from photographer Cameron Hammond. 'Across the full collection, shoppers can discover bikini tops and bottoms in a range of styles, including triangle, balconette, Brazilian, and full coverage, as well as swimsuits,' a press release shared. 'Other lines which are part of the Limited Edition collection include: the Black Crystals and White Pearls sub-collections.' The older sister of Kylie Jenner was modeling the summer line for Calzedonia, an Italian fashion group founded in Verona by Sandro Veronesi in 1986, with over 5,000 shops worldwide as of 2021. The company called Jenner their 'summer muse' as she made the most of the suit they described as 'shiny satin.' The cover girl was seen near the ocean as she wore her light brown hair down over her bare shoulders. And in two photos, she had on no top as she used her hand to cover her chest slightly. In 2023 Kendall insisted that she wants a traditional marriage and three kids, though she admitted she's not ready to settle in an episode of The Kardashians. While her mother Kris kept not so subtly hinting that she wants Kendall to have a kid, the supermodel insisted that she has 'got this.' Kris tells Kendall that she had a dream about her having a baby, as Kendall asks, 'With who?' 'It wasn't clear who it was with, it was just you had a baby,' Kris says, asking if she'll ever want to have a baby one day. 'Of course. Three max. I'm cool with two, though. I just want my kid to for sure have a sibling, I know that,' Kendall says to Kris. Kris adds in confession, 'I know we're all different, but me personally, I would love to see Kendall have a baby, and she'd be such a good mommy.' Kendall responds in confession, 'I swear I got this, and I will give you a grandkid when the time is right and when it all makes sense perfectly.' Kendall shared, 'I just think about my life and the freedom that I have right now and like the ease in just picking up and going somewhere, I just like that right now.' She clarified that after having a baby 'Your whole life changes. But I'm also like not gonna do it with just anybody.' She says she wants a wedding and adds, 'I'm traditional in that sense.'
