Continued from Kristin Steede’s Weight Loss.

Kristin Steede’s diet has played a central role in her astonishing weight loss of 140 pounds. It is worth noting that while Kristin Steede’s diet is not perfect, it clearly worked her, and that is all that matters.

“I’ll still eat chocolate cake every now and then, but I’ll watch my portion control and make sure to burn off the calories with a little extra exercise,” she says.

Most of the time, Kristin Steede’s diet is high in vegetables and protein. Her daily calorie consumption is roughly 1,200 calories a day. “Following this type of diet, in conjunction with an exercise program, you can drop a dress size a month,” Kristin says. “Just remember: It’s not supposed to be easy; you have to keep pushing yourself!”

So, how does Kristin Steede’s diet look like? Here is her sample menu:

Breakfast (422 calories) For her heartiest meal of the day, Kristin has a protein-heavy breakfast of six scrambled egg whites, two slices of dry wheat toast, a banana and a cup of yogurt.

Snack (191 calories) Midmorning, before her first workout of the day, Kristin will have a handful of pretzels and half a cup of cottage cheese to go along with the carbs.

Lunch (204 calories) Her midday meal usually consists of up to 4 ounces of grilled protein (either tuna, extra-lean turkey or chicken breast) and a big side of steamed fresh vegetables, Kristin’s favorite.

Snack (110 calories) To curb afternoon hunger, Kristin’s trainer and nutritionist, Shana Conradt of Ellipse Fitness, recommends 2 ounces of tuna fish and two pieces of light string cheese.

Dinner (204 calories) For her last meal of the day, Kristin will have 4 ounces of a lean protein (either chicken, tuna, extra-lean turkey, pork tenderloin or sirloin steak) and a side of steamed vegetables. [via]