I dropped 15 pounds in 2 months with the 90-30-50 diet plan
Posted on May 8, 2024
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| Arica Deslauriers
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With the holiday season fast approaching, it may seem like the most futile time of year to try to lose weight.
But one dietitian says she’s uncovered a foolproof way to shed serious pounds — and still eat well.
Courtney Kassis, 29, dropped 15 pounds in two months thanks to a daily eating plan she’s dubbed “90-30-50,” which she swears is super easy to follow.
The mom of two shares TikTok content touting her method, which revolves around eating at least 90 grams of protein, 30 grams of fiber, and 50 grams of healthy fats every day.
“Together, these nutrients work to increase metabolism, support fat-burning processes, promote satiety, balance blood sugar & increase lean muscle mass, ALL of which support optimal health and weight loss goals,” Kassis claims.
“Start today and see results by Christmas,” the Pennsylvania dietitian further proclaimed.
Kassis says she shed the weight last year after switching to the method — and has managed to maintain a weight of 110 pounds ever since.
The Food and Drug Administration recommends a person consume at least 50 grams of protein a day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet.
Kassis was previously on a diet where she was consuming just 30 grams of protein per day, saying it left her feeling “tired, hungry and sluggish.”
“Without protein, our metabolism slows down, our blood sugar drops, which leads to cravings,” the dietitian declared in another clip. “We’re always tired. Hormones are imbalanced. It increases our risk of developing chronic diseases.”
Kassis says she now eats plenty of lean meats, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese to reach her 90 grams of protein per day.
She also added protein shakes to her diet to maximize her intake.
The FDA also advises the consumption of 28 grams of dietary fiber per day, meaning Kassis’ eating plan meets those recommendations.
Experts, meanwhile, recommend that people on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet consume between 44 and 78 grams of fat per day, with saturated fat making up no more than 22 grams.
Kassis’ 50-grams-per-day recommendation is at the lower end of that range, with the dietitian advising people to get their fats from natural sources such as olive oil and avocado.
“My energy levels are high, cravings are nonexistent and my body fat percentage is down 2% since last year,” she enthused.
Kassis also told followers she previously suffered from Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause an underactive thyroid.
She says she is now “in remission” from the disorder thanks to 90-30-50.
The dietitian has spurred her fans to follow the method, with one describing her approach to healthy eating as “very inspiring.”