Ep 5. Kaylea

Kaylea is the focus of Cook Yourself Thin season 1 episode 5. Kaylea is a 27-year-old woman who has recently gained weight and wants to lose it before her sister's wedding. However, Kaylea is busy with work and often relies on fast food and takeout for meals.

The Cook Yourself Thin team steps in to help Kaylea by creating healthier versions of her favorite meals. In this episode, they tackle dishes like mac and cheese, fried chicken, and burgers.

To make a lighter mac and cheese, the team uses whole wheat pasta and reduces the amount of cheese while adding in vegetables like cauliflower and spinach. For the fried chicken, they use a combination of Greek yogurt and corn flakes to create a crunchy coating without all the added fat.

One of the biggest challenges for Kaylea is burgers, as she loves to eat them frequently. The team creates a turkey burger with a secret ingredient - grated zucchini. The zucchini keeps the burger moist while also adding in some extra vegetables.

Throughout the episode, the Cook Yourself Thin team emphasizes the importance of portion control and encourages Kaylea to eat smaller, more frequent meals. They also provide tips for making healthy choices while eating out, such as choosing grilled options and skipping the soda.

Overall, the episode shows how easy it can be to make healthier versions of favorite meals and how small changes can lead to big results. By the end of the episode, Kaylea has lost weight and feels more confident about her body.