Grilled Tilapia and Lemon Garlic Green Beans

June 18th, 2012

Hello Lovies!

I hope you’re having a great week so far and are enjoying your summer! I wanted to share with you what I eat many nights for dinner to lose weight: Grilled Tilapia with Green Beans. I eat this quite a bit as it’s super healthy, low in calories, and tasty (well, at least for me as I love green beans but if you have a favorite veggie, cook that instead )

Grilled Tilapia

Season 1 or 2 Tilapia Fillets (I get the frozen ones from Costco) with Lemon Juice, Ground Black Pepper, and Mrs Dash Seasoning (I use the Lemon Pepper flavor)
Grill or “fry” in a saute pan with some PAM cooking spray or slightest bit of Olive Oil
Cook until flaky- usually about 4 minutes on each side on medium heat
Once cooked, squeeze just a bit more lemon juice on top to keep it moist

Calories: 110-130 for one fillet, 220-240 for two fillets

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Wash and cut off the ends of 1-2 cups of fresh green beans
Slightly steam them in a saute pan with 1/4 cup of water on medium heat(this will soften the rough exterior of the green beans)
Once the water evaporates (usually 5 minutes), then add 1 lemon’s juice, ground black pepper, and fresh crushed garlic
Saute on medium heat until green beans are cooked through- about 7 more minutes
*If you like more seasoning, sprinkle on your favorite flavor of Mrs Dash. I use this brand as it has no salt…

Calories: 34 for 1 cup, plus 40 calories per teaspoon of olive oil

Regardless of what I eat for dinner, I try to eat just protein and veggies- no carbs. I do this because carbs are a source of energy, so should be reserved for earlier in the day when your body has time to naturally use up that energy.

Do whatever healthy eating works best for you! I eat low carb as my body does not lose weight easily when I eat a high carb diet. When I do eat carbs, I stick to rice and red potato products- no refined starches of any sort like white bread, crackers, or pretzels.

That’s just what has worked for me I have 30 more pounds to lose, so let’s see what we can do together! What are your weight loss goals? What’s your favorite foods to eat?

I hope you’re staying healthy and keeping happy too. Have a wonderful week!

xoxo,
Marlena

Franceshopper

Hey I have 30 pounds to get back to what I was before I had my baby boy, he is my 4 th baby and it has been a shock how hard it has been to loose weight this time, I am about to go back to college to be a make up artist too so really want to loose my weight! I love your channel, you have done fantastic, well done you look beautiful xx
Love France’s
As Hl Ey03

your weight loss journey is such an inspiration.. thank you for sharing it..
Camille

I want to lose 40 to 50 lbs and you are so inspirational! I had just pulled tilapia out of the freezer before I read this haha. Thank you for sharing your tips!
Sassiecassie101

Your doing so good Marlena and are such an insperation!!
Brandyfinello

I’m making this tomorrow night Thanks Marlena!!
Sandi P

looks great!! I am on Weight Watchers….need to lose about 75 lbs….lost 15 so far…its very slow going off…Your dinner looks great! I love Tilapia
- http://www.tomyhappyplace.com/ Bobbi Dust
  
  Way to go, Sandi! That’s 15 pounds you don’t have to carry around anymore. I need to lose about 130 pounds and I’ve also lost 15. Just remember that slow and steady wins the race. Good luck!
Catherine M Krause

I found makeup geek at the end of last year. I was struggling with my body image, and you and the makeup geek have really helped me turn things around. What you offer is much more than makeup tutorials; your positive outlook on health and happiness impacts people. I have lost a little over 20 lbs since december, and I continue to strive for healthier living. Thank you for all you do and all of your tips!

Katie
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  The makeup geek team* oops!
San

Hi ! I just lost 40 pounds and I was also eating Tilapia 3-4 times a week. I bought the High Liner ones ! So delicious ! I was generally eating tomatoes or aspargus with it
Barb Robbins1

Thank you for sharing your weight loss experience with us.
Crystal

Ooo Talipia is not really that good for you, try Salmon!
- http://www.tomyhappyplace.com/ Bobbi Dust
  
  Why isn’t it good for you?
Coolest_deol

I simply love you .all I can say.
Shawna Ferrell

Thanks for sharing! I have 20 lbs to lose and then I will decide how much more to go from there. Your posts are so helpful! I love the egg sandwich breakfast receipe! i can’t wait to try this one! You are such an inspiration
lisaglam

What a great simple recipe. I have been having a difficult time with my diet. Eating low carb can get boring so I love new ideas. Congrats on all your success!
Charlotteharris

It sounds lame but I have 6kg to lose after recovering from a back injury that lasted a year… I am finding it really hard. It determined at the same time… I find Marlena’s tips and openness so inspiring as well as everyone else’s comments. So good being a girl so we can share all this chatter!
missnazzypants

I really love hummus and snap peas for snack, salad with with tons of veggies and the cilantro salad dressing from Trader Joe’s. Yummmmmm!
Keoka

I love your weight loss posts! I’ve lost almost 80 pounds with another 50 or so to go. I like seeing what others are doing in their journeys, it helps to keep me motivated!
- Charlotteharris
  
  Wow, that motivates me, well done, you are amazing!
Hotpink80

awww! Thanks so much for giving my my dinner menu for tonight you are such an inspiration!!
Fatemah Alhusayni

Looks delicious…Tilapia is my go-to fish for dinner. It’s light, delicious and cooks in minutes.
Kellycann50

Hey Marlena, You are looking so awesome and I’m so proud of you! I would like to start this challenge with you all. I have at least 40 pounds to get under 200 lbs. I’m sure you can remember how that goal felt. Anyway, I’ve been doing Weight Watchers and it seems to work when I follow it just like anything right? I agree with you and the low carbs though. When I did Adkins I was NEVER hungry. Come on everyone we can do this!!
17yearoldmakeupgeek

Need to loose 20 pounds to be where I was a year ago…i lost 20 pounds a year ago the gained them back I’m finding it is A LOT harder loosing these 20 pounds again!! Thanks for the recipe, keep them coming!
Love your channel
http://www.facebook.com/apitalua1307 Ariana Cavazos Pitalua

you are an insparation truely! I want to lose 70 lbs to start with. I need to lose more than that of coarse. But u have really inspired me in all ways. Thank you for your videos and just for being you.
Lori Coffey

My family hates fish and I liked back haddock. I have never cooked fish at home and only eat it when out with my mother in law who had me try it. My question is when you cook tilapia does it smell up the whole house. I have to loose weight for myself as well as for health reasons and I don’t want to just eat chicken. Any suggestion you have would be great!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Lori
- Charlotteharris
  
  My brother in law hates the smell too so I suggested he cook it outside on the BBQ and it works a treat for them!
aria

Thank you for a great recipe…. I had this for my breakfast this morning & it was delish

(sorry about the background colour… I copied it from my blog, posted it this morning:)
What
you will need

2 pieces of toast

1 garlic clove – chopped in half

1 handful of cherry tomatoes – chopped in half (or a tomato
chopped up in pieces)

80g ricotta cheese

1 handful of baby spinach

What you will need to do

Ok so this is so simple & easy….. once
your bread is toasted you rub the garlic clove on them, then you grab your
cherry/tomatoes & rub/moosh them into the bread as well then you lay the
spinach on the bread then the ricotta cheese and then top it with the mooshed
cherry/tomatoes & enjoyhave a good one aria @ makeme-up
ralm81

I’ve never had tilapia before actually but this looks delicious! I LOVE green beans! Yum! I’ve lost 28 pounds so far and I have about 50 more to go to get to my goal. Thank you for your inspiration Marlena! I love your videos!! Thanks for being you!!
Shirl

After having baby #2, I noticed is not easy loosing the weight as it was the first time around!. Need to loose 40 lbs.
Shimmersparkles

This looks so yummy! I’m trying to lose a few extra pounds and eat healthier so i can be a very confident cheerleader
Liz_Newcomb

The green beans sound really good!! I want to try them
Helen

Marlena, your weight loss and commitment is absolutely inspiring. I cannot imagine the determination and dedication it has taken. Your diet has obviously worked well for you so I don’t wish to be antagonistic in any way but you’ve said your weight loss has slowed down and so I’d like to offer a little bit of advice from my own experience and knowledge.

There is so much conflicting advice about calories and carbohydrates and I feel like I’m on a one woman mission to dispel some of the misplaced ideas that permeated areas of the diet industry….please do not think I am criticising you in any way….but the idea that carbohydrates are a source of energy and should only be eaten early on in the day so you can use this energy is erroneous. A calorie is measure of energy, thus everything you eat, fish/ vegetables/ fruits all contain energy. There are many good reasons why people find that not eating calories from starches in the evening is beneficial to weight loss, but it has nothing to do with the timing. It is more likely that by not eating carbohydrates in the evening you are reducing your calorie intake and also preventing swings in blood sugar levels which may cause you to crave snacks and sweets that would increase your overall calorie intake

People have mentioned her that you are perhaps not eating enough making weight loss harder. It is true that under eating will slow your metabolism. There are a few things you could add to your diet that might help boost your weight loss. Including some more fat from sources such as oily fish, seeds and nuts can actually boost weight loss. There has also been some valued research that suggests including one portion of low fat dairy a day can also help – perhaps you could add some natural fat free or greek yoghurt to your fruit?

Please, I don’t mean to criticise you in any way, your diet has clearly worked, but as you get nearer your target the harder it will be and a few small changes could make a big difference.

BUT, but, you are wonderful WHATEVER shape you are

Best wishes xxx
Bobbi

I have about 130 pounds to lose and have a renewed faith that I can do it. I love Tilapia and green beans and I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
http://www.tomyhappyplace.com/ Bobbi Dust

This looks absolutely delish! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing!
Dannyyell

Thank you for posting your meals! Can’t wait to try the breakfast sandwich tomorrow morning with my coffee. YUM.
Hannah

Thank you so much for this recipe! I can’t wait to try it!
Isabelcalderon

Can you provide different type of salad please
bianca

I am trying to lose 30 to 40 lbs myself. I could not do it on my own so I hired a trainer. In two weeks I’ve already lost 4 lbs, 1.5 inches off my abs, 3 off my waist and 1 off my hips. Thanks for inspiring me to get healthy!
Polinolinday

you inspire me to lose weight you are so thin now!!! your stomache is so teeny tiny and to top it off youre beautiful!
Kathy23

Love Peruvian food it Help me to lose weight after I had my Son
Razzy

Where do I begin my weight loss journey?
Pretty Face

I just wanted to let you know that I love your site. Im going to give it my all and join you on your journey. Ive always been the big girl with the nice face. Looking fwd to following your recipies…pls keep posting them………Thanks….

Pretty Face
pavani reddy

i absolutely love this…i make schezwan beans which just taste yummm…basically the same way but i just add some soya sauce,ketchup,coconut powder and some dry roasted sesame seeds with lots of garlic….try it n i m sure u ll love it

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carolyn

I absolutely love your channel
I.Fonoti

You’ve been very helpful to me in my weight loss journey! I just wanna say thank you ) Keep doing what you do best Marlena!
Apple so

Wow tilapia are from the Philippines, i super love it especially when it is grilled and match it with tomatoes, fish sauce, n lime juice or calamansi with chili;) thanks for inspiring me to eat more healthier;) subbie from the Phil.
Janelle T-M

Great recipes! I’m gonna try them all! I just started my weight loss journey and so far with the It works! products to help move along in the process. I have some great results so far. U prob. heard of it by now,( It works ultimate body applicator, better known as That crazy wrap thing?) but they really do work u just have to drink a WHOLE lot of water as ur body is detoxing for the 1st 45 min. u have on the wrap and then the next 72 hrs to see even more results. I am now a distributor after using the products, im kinda hooked now lol. No lie! U see results in 45 min! it amazing!! if u wanna just check it out, my website is dfineurself.myitworks.com if u have any questions call me @845-214-2911 I have a long way to go… but u look great already! U can prob just use it to tone/tighten any of the troubled areas ur concerned w/.

Grilled Tilapia and Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Grilled Tilapia

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

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