"Lazy girl" life hacks are blowing up on TikTok.
While I don't think I'm a particularly lazy person, I do relate to the "lazy girl" trend in the sense that I like to work smarter, not harder. If I can make better use of my time by doing things efficiently, whether in the gym, or in the kitchen, I will.
In that sense, you can absolutely be a lazy girl and stay healthy.
When I lost 35 pounds four years ago, I focused on eating a high-protein diet as well as lots of vegetables, while including all the foods I enjoy in moderation.
I started making a selection of staple breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that were nutritious, tasty, and — most importantly — not too time-consuming to prepare (and often easy to batch cook) so I could keep my nutrition on track with minimal effort.
Eating protein throughout the day is beneficial when trying to lose fat and/or build or maintain muscle because it keeps you feeling full, helps your muscles repair after workouts, and uses up more calories during digestion than fats and carbs.
Here are five high-protein, easy snacks that helped me lose fat and maintain my weight in the years since.