The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks

The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks

by Lisa Lillien
The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks

The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks

by Lisa Lillien

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Overview

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hungry Girl cookbooks now delivers the first-ever meal plan based on the concepts that have satisfied millions: The Hungry Girl Diet! Lisa Lillien has taken her famous super-sizing techniques, diet philosophies, and delicious recipes, and she's put them into a foolproof four-week jump-start plan to help you lose weight effortlessly. Approved by a registered dietitian, this program is not only completely satisfying but also entirely effective. The Hungry Girl Diet has...

*A detailed four-week program to help you jump start your weight loss the Hungry Girl way

*Over 50 easy recipes for delicious super-sized meals and snacks, including HG classics like growing oatmeal bowls, oversized egg mugs, ginormous salads, and foil packs

*Magical food ideas that help keep you feeling full all day

*Tips & tricks for avoiding diet derailment, including Lisa's personal strategies for weight management

*Helpful hints & how-tos for grocery shopping and dining out

*Foods that give you the biggest bang for your calorie buck

*Smart swaps for fattening foods you crave

*Easy meals that anyone can make

*And SO much more!

With an emphasis on lean protein, low-fat dairy, fresh fruits 'n veggies, and GIGANTIC portions, this diet gives you everything you love about Hungry Girl in one nutritious and delicious weight-loss plan!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781250061027
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date: 03/24/2015
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 360,477
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

LISA LILLIEN is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the Hungry Girl brand. The founder of hungry-girl.com, the free daily email service, she is obsessed with food—how wonderful it is, and how much of it she can eat and still fit into her pants. More than 1 million fans eagerly wait for Hungry Girl's recipes and tips & tricks each weekday.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction 2

Hungry Girl's Top Ate Reasons This Diet Will Work for YOU…

FAQs

Dave's Raves… Tips from the Registered Dietitian!

Before You Stan…

Diet Tips 'n Tricks Cheat Sheet!

Week 1 20

Hot Tip! Lemon Water at Breakfast

Need-to-Know Info: Beverage Basics

Measure Up!

Need-to-Know Info: Mega Meal Mania!

Food Cues: Breakfast Edition

Quick Tricks for Dining-Out Success

Need-to-Know Info: Eat Everything on the Plan

Time-Saving Shortcuts!

More Time-Saving Shortcuts!

Hot Tip! Snack Before Breakfast…

Food Cues: The Truth About Bread

Extra, Extra! (Coffee Creamer, Ketchup & More)

Lunch & Dinner Swap-a-rama!

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Trying New Things

Week 2 38

How to Avoid Common Missteps

Outsmart Your Trigger-Food Cravings!

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Planning Ahead

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Having All the Water… and Then Some

Get Portion Savvy!

Three-Step Plan for Obliterating Hunger!

Dining Out at a Glance

Craving-Busting Super Snacks!

Week 3 54

Emergency Snack 101

How to Handle a Slip…

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Water with Lemon

Calorie-Free Flavor-Uppers!

Five-Minute Supermarket Meals

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Incorporating Week 1 Meals Throughout the Plan

Plan-Ahead Ideas! (Time-Saving Tips)

Packed-Lunch Pointers

Week 4 70

Budget-Friendly Advice

More Budget-Friendly Advice

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Limiting Dining Out, Following the Guide When They Do

Happy Hour

Plan for the Future!

Secrets of Successful HG Dieters: Turning to Craving-Busting Swaps

It's Almost the End of the Jump Start… Time for a REWARD!

Hungry Girl Diet Resources 88

Supermarket List of Diet-Plan Staples

Dining Out on the Plan

The Sodium Situation

Helpful How-Tos

HG's High-Fiber Veggies

HG's High-Volume Veggies

Hungry Girl's Guide to Exercise

Vegetarian Meals and Meatless Alternatives

Week 1 Meals 122

Mega Fruit 'n Yogurt Bowl

No-Calorie Sweetener Packets

Why Greek Yogurt?

Egg Scramble & Bun

Why Egg Substitute?

Growing Oatmeal B-fast

Why Raspberries and Blackberries?

Cook Your Growing Oatmeal in the Microwave!

Ginormous Salad with Chicken, Turkey, or Tuna

Why Olive Oil and Grapeseed Oil?

HG Dips 'n Dressings at a Glance!

Super-Sized Sandwich Platter with Tuna, Turkey, or Chicken

Veggie 'n Bean Bowl with Side of Greek Yogurt

Mix 'n Match Mania!

HG-ified Fish or Chicken with Hot Veggies and Salad

Why Salt-Free Seasoning?

Chicken Hungry Girlfredo Bowl

Why Tofu Shirataki Noodles?

HG's Special Stir-Fry

Meals for Week 2 Through 4 140

Pumped-Up Protein Oatmeal

Strawberry Peach Oatmeal Parfait

Apple Walnut Oatmeal

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

Knife & Fork Avocado Chicken B-fast Burrito

EggaMuffin B-fast

Veggie-Packed Egg Mug B-fast

The Great Greek Egg Breakfast

Tropical Fruit 'n Yogurt Bowl

Berry Madness Yogurt Bowl

Banana-Berry Yogurt Bowl

Chinese Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad

Veggie-rific Salad

Fajita Salad

Classic Chef Salad

The HG Chop Chop

Big Burger with Side Salad

Sloppy Jane Stir-Fry

Chicken So Low Mein with Side Salad

Tuna Melt with Side Salad

Crunchy Beef Tacos with Side Salad

Ginormous Tofu Stir-Fry

Pizza-fied Chicken with Saucy Spaghetti Swap

Sesame-Ginger Salmon & Veggies

Grilled Cheese Platter

Chicken Fajita Tostadas

Balsamic BBQ Chicken with Side Salad

Fruity Fish & Potato Foil Pack with Side Salad

Faux-Fried Chicken Strips with Side Salad

Chicken Parm with Saucy Pasta Swap

Snacks 184

Savvy Snackin'!

Grab-n-Go Snacks

HG's Fruit Chart: 100-Caiorie Portions!

HG's Veggie Chart: 100-Calorie Portions!

HG's Mix 'n Match Veggies & Dips

Sweet 'n Tangy Tomato Dip/Dressing

Creamy Cilantro Dip/Dressing

Creamy Balsamic Dip/Dressing

Big Batch of Sweet 'n Tangy Tomato Dip/Dressing

Big Batch of Creamy Cilantro Dip/Dressing

Big Batch of Creamy Balsamic Dip/Dressing

Veggie 411!

Speedy Snacks! 200

Baked Kale Chips

Easy Cheesy Noodles

Veggie Egg Mug

Deli Rolls

Feta-Stuffed Strawberries

Upside-Down Cream Pie

Berry-Citrus Slush

EZ Caprese-Style Salad

Parmed-Up Broccoli

Apple Pie in a Mug

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Tuna-Stuffed Egg Whites

Snack Recipes 204

Souper-Sized Soup

Double-Strawberry Smoothie

Lean 'n Green Sipper

Lord of the Onion Strings

Cheesy Faux-tato Skins

Snack-tastic Butternut Fries

Easy Baked Carrot Fries

Perfect Pizza-bella

D.I.Y. Tortilla Chips

Upside-Down Strawberry Pie

Cheesy Turkey Rollups

Sweet 'n Crunchy Chinese Slaw

Magical Margarita Light

Chocolate-Chip-Stuffed Strawberries

Caramel Apple Crunchcake

Cannoli Bites

Supplemental Snacks 220

Life After the Four-Week Plan! (Continued Weight Loss, Maintenance, and Survival Strategies) 222

Calorie Counting 101

Adjusting to Weight Maintenance

The 80/20 Rule

Trigger Foods

Portion-Control Tips

Top Ingredient Swaps

Magical Food Expanders

Better-For-You Craving-Busters

Food Fakers

Emergency Snacks

Dining-Out Survival Guides 244

DOs & DO NTs for Dining Out…

Go-Anywhere Menu Advice

Italian Food

Mexican Food

Chinese Food

Japanese Food/Sushi

Buffets and Salad Bars

Coffee Shops

Fast Food

Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops

Other Snacking Locations…

Party Time!

Bars

At the Office…

Travel Survival Guide

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