The Meal Plan That Helped Cheryl Burke Lose 15 Pounds

Have you seen Cheryl Burke lately? The Dancing With the Stars favorite is sporting a slimmed-down shape, thanks to a smart weight-loss plan that helped her subtract 15 pounds. How'd she do it? 

After being called fat by Internet trolls (which she definitely wasn't, but anyway), Cheryl spent years restricting her eating—which left her yo-yoing all over the scale. Finally, Burke swore off traditional diets, limited dairy to avoid bloating, and embraced smaller portions of healthy "clean" foods—a.k.a., minimally processed staples like Greek yogurt and lentils, plus occasional indulgences like her favorite Mexican dishes. "[I] tried every diet you could think of," Cheryl recently told US Weekly. 

Even better, she divulged some of the menus that helped her get so fit and healthy. Steal her meal ideas here, and use them to fuel your own pre-bikini slim-down:

Breakfast: Cheryl says she fills up on turkey bacon and egg whites, either on a plate or in a wrap. Smart lady—getting so much protein in the morning can help you stay full and eat less all day long. Check out these other research-backed breakfast tips for faster weight loss.

Lunch: Cheryl usually goes for a Cobb salad, swapping turkey bacon for the regular kind. "I get the dressing on the side," she says, "so I can put just a little on there." Cobb salads typically include avocado—which happens to be one of the best lunch ingredients for weight loss.

Dinner: Cheryl is all about grabbing something good-for-you on-the-go, like the lentil soup or lentil, peppers, and corn salad from Whole Foods. Use these tips to find healthy fast food at other restaurants. 

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