PILOXING, PROTEIN, AND POSITIVITY
MELISSA MCCARTHY’S NO-FAD FORMULA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Actress Melissa McCarthy has turned heads again, but it wasn’t for her comedic chops or a scene-stealing role. The Hollywood star had an incredible transformation in 2015, shedding 50 pounds and gaining a new level of energy and confidence. Her inspiring weight loss wasn’t the result of a crash diet or workout fad, but a mindset shift, healthy dietary swaps, and a powerful mix of exercise styles. Ready to walk the red carpet using this celeb’s secrets to success? PILOXING When the star was preparing for an action comedy, she learned how effective a mix of Pilates and boxing, or “piloxing,” could be in losing weight. This blend of workouts addresses flexibility, core strength, and calories, keeping the heart rate up and engaging different muscle groups. Boxing will help you drop pounds, while Pilates will help build lean muscle and improve your overall posture. If you’re not interested in boxing, other activities can elevate your heart rate, like biking or playing pickleball. HIGH-PROTEIN DIET The actress changed up her diet, focusing on high- protein meals. Protein is essential for reducing cravings, Pumpkin Dump Cake
maintaining muscle, and helping your body burn calories. If you don’t have enough protein, your body may start chipping away at your muscles for energy, and you may want to snack more. As you revamp your menu, choose a variety of plant and animal proteins like yogurt, chickpeas, chicken, and fish to incorporate into your recipes. You can use simple, ready-to-go options, like hard-boiled eggs or protein shakes, to get a good dose of fuel no matter how short on time you may be. MINDSET MATTERS One of McCarthy’s biggest game-changers was letting go of the quest for perfection and celebrating small wins. When she stopped stressing about the outcome, she started noticing improvements. You can do the same. Instead of extreme diets, you can focus on realistic adjustments and giving yourself grace. Your weight may fluctuate, and you may have days when you have a cheat meal or you are too busy to do a complete workout. That’s okay; it doesn’t mean you have failed. Be flexible. Even a short walk or adding a small salad to your more indulgent meal will make a difference.
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Ingredients • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin • 1 (10 oz) can evaporated milk • 1 cup light brown sugar • 3 eggs • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 box yellow cake mix • 1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans • 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional) • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. 3. Stir to combine and pour into the prepared pan. 4. Sprinkle the entire box of cake mix on top, followed by nuts or graham crackers and toffee bits. 5. Pour melted butter evenly on top. 6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly browned. 7. Serve warm or at room temperature. Directions
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