'Watch the scale drop!' Dietician shares breakfast hack for weight loss in 'just weeks' - it's a 'non-negotiable'

Courtney (known as @dieticianwithtwins) shared some of the diet tips she "swears by" for results in "just weeks".

She said: "Incorporate these habits every day for four weeks and watch the scales drop."

The expert said: "This first one is a non-negotiable - 30 to 50 grams of protein at breakfast.

"It's a really good habit to get into to set the tone for your blood sugar and metabolism."

Indeed, one woman who lost a whopping 4st partly credited her major transformation to six healthy, protein-packed breakfasts.

Eating more protein is hailed as a weight loss strategy and this essential food group has a myriad of benefits.

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Protein is satiating, which means that those who eat plenty of it will be less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks throughout the day. It is also crucial for building muscle mass and aids recovery after exercise.

An article on the relationship between weight loss and protein, published in the National Library of Medicine, stated: "Several clinical trials have found that consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

"Fairly long-term clinical trials of six to 12 months reported that a high-protein diet provides weight-loss effects and can prevent weight regain after weight loss."

The best protein sources to include in a high-protein diet are beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, dairy products and soy products.

It is possible to eat too much protein though, which is important to bear in mind. Harvard Medical School advised: "For the average healthy person (who is not an elite athlete or heavily involved in bodybuilding) it's probably best to keep total protein intake to no more than two grams per kilogram of ideal body weight.

"That would be about 125 grams/day for a 140-pound person with a normal body mass index (BMI)."

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The dietician shared more tips for those who want to "watch the scale drop", and advised slimmers to incorporate them alongside eating a protein-packed breakfast.

Nutrition tips for weight loss in just weeks

• Eat 30 to 50 grams of protein at breakfast
• Start volume eating, stocking up on foods that are nutrient-dense but not calorie-dense
• Have a plan - don't wing it
• Fast for 12 hours per day to give your metabolism a chance to go into fat stores
• Stay hydrated