Best Hacks to Get a Lean, Toned Body FASTER | The Skinny Confidential

Lauryn has been so open about her weight loss (and weight gain) during her last two pregnancies. Now, pregnant with baby #3 she’s being super transparent about what she is doing for her body (and the baby) every single day.

Weight loss can be SO overwhelming. 

Especially postpartum. Dropping post-baby pounds is extra tough because you may feel like you’re in a fog, needing extra nourishment from breastfeeding, and not to mention, you’re LOW on time. Lauryn talks about her postpartum journey after Zaza and Townes here if you want to learn more on her mindset and tips.

In a nutshell, her results (losing 50+ lbs) came from being consistent with 3 things: 

+ Prioritizing protein (meat, eggs, raw milk) 

+ Lifting heavy weights (building muscle is MAJOR for body composition)

+ Daily walks (morning & night if possible) 

Consistency is key with any body transformation. 

But you know we love a good hack, too.

Today, Angelo Keely is back to talk about 2 affordable hacks that you can add to your daily routine to help you lean out and tone up.

Angelo has been a guest on The HIM & HER Show not once, but twice. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Kion – one of Lauryn’s favorite health & fitness supplement companies (20% off with this link). Let’s welcome Angelo back to The Skinny Confidential.

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BEST HACKS FOR A LEAN, TONED BODY #1: ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS (EAAs) 

You’ve obviously heard of protein. And maybe you already know it’s the best thing to eat for building muscle and leaning out (aka Lauryn’s infamous bowls of meat). 

But did you know there’s a “shortcut” that’s even faster and more powerful than protein? Amino acids. 

They’re the smaller building blocks that make up protein. 

When you eat something like a steak, your body breaks the protein down into individual amino acids, and these are what give you all the awesome benefits we attribute to protein. 

Your body uses these amino acids to repair tissues, regenerate new youthful skin cells, and grow strong hair and nails. 

The most important ones to know about are the 9 Essential Amino Acids (EAAs). They’re “essential” because you can only get them from your diet. 

Here’s the real reason to love them, though: they’re a legit lean muscle-building hack. And if you want a toned body? You need lean muscle. 

EAAs are even better at stimulating muscle protein synthesis than whole food protein alone. “Muscle protein synthesis” is just a fancy way of saying they help you build new lean muscle tissue. 

What that means is…

You could eat a protein-rich meal, like chicken breast and broccoli – which is good, nourishing food that will help you get closer to your goals. 

But that food also comes with extra work like groceries, cooking, and cleaning. Not to mention the work your body has to do to digest and break down that protein into its individual amino acids before your muscles can reap the benefits. 

Overall, this process is pretty inefficient. And it really depends on your body’s ability to digest and break down protein, which gets worse as we age. 

Or… 

You could use the EAAs hack. 

An equivalent amount of essential amino acids will give you up to MORE muscle-building power than a chicken breast. No cooking, no cleaning, no digestion required. 

Now I’m not saying EAAs should replace real, whole foods. They’re simply a supplement to help you reach your goals faster. You’ll still need to do the hard work. Eat lots of protein, lift weights, cut out the BS. 

EAAs just make the process so much easier. 

Plus get this… 

If you are cutting calories to lose weight and don’t want that “skinny-fat” look, amino acids are absolutely critical. 

That’s because when you eat less, your body will start to burn muscle for energy, even before it burns fat. 

This is why so many people lose muscle when they crash diet or take GLP-1s like Ozempic. 

Their body is literally eating muscle for fuel…which creates a vicious negative cycle that makes it harder to keep the weight off, since muscle is your key metabolism booster. 

But you can keep that from happening as long as you get enough essential amino acids while you’re cutting – whether from protein or a supplement. 

In other words, EAAs can help you maintain muscle while you burn fat, which is exactly what you want for a lean, toned physique. 

How to spot a good amino acids supplement:

+ All 9 essential amino acids (NOT just the 3 BCAAs) 

+ Ideally with L-Leucine as the highest ratio, which promotes muscle growth

+ No added sugar, sweeteners, or unnecessary ingredients 

+ Bonus: great taste (amino acids can taste pretty gross) 

Kion Aminos is one of the few EAA supplements that meet all of these criteria. Lauryn is a big fan of the Mango flavor and takes them every morning before her workout. 

Learn more about Kion Aminos here.

#2: CREATINE

I know, I know…creatine is just for bros trying to get swole, right? 

Not anymore. 

In fact, it’s super cool seeing female fitness experts like Dr. Gabrielle Lyons and Dr. Stacy Sims promoting the use of creatine for women. 

Because here’s the truth: creatine is super safe, backed by hundreds of studies, and is actually a critical nutrient your brain and body needs. 

Think of creatine like an espresso shot for your cells. 

It’s a unique fuel source that can help you crush your workouts, give you an energy boost, and just like Aminos, help you get a lean, toned body. 

Creatine has over 50,000 papers showing it can help with: 

+ Energy 

+ Exercise performance 

+ Lean muscle mass 

+ Mood and brain health 

+ Hair, skin and nail health 

+ Combating sleep deprivation 

+ Prevention of age-related muscle loss 

The problem with creatine is that it’s really hard to get enough from your diet.

Most studies say we need at least 2-3 grams per day, with benefits up to 30 grams. But the average American consumes less than HALF of that (0.35-1 grams per day). 

Plus, the highest sources of creatine are animal products. So if you’re plant-based or don’t eat a lot of meat, you’re probably not getting much creatine in your diet, if any… 

That’s why taking a daily creatine supplement can be so beneficial to fill in the gaps in your diet, especially if you have body composition goals. 

Lauryn has said many times that creatine changed her life – even though she’s already eating a high-creatine diet from animal products. 

Bottom line: everyone can benefit from getting more creatine, whether that’s from food, supplements, or a combo of both. 

How to spot a good Creatine supplement: 

+ Made with Creapure™ – the purest form of creatine monohydrate 

+ 5 grams per serving 

+ No added sweeteners or unnecessary ingredients 

Kion Creatine checks all these boxes, which is why it’s Lauryn’s daily go-to.

Hope you guys loved these lean body hacks. Super effective, super affordable. 

Kion’s Aminos and Creatine have become a non-negotiable part of Lauryn’s body transformation journey. Since taking them every single day without fail, she has more energy for her workouts (without caffeine), recovers faster, and is able to stick to her healthy eating plan with fewer cravings. 

Remember, if you’re on a mission to change your body…be consistent, be patient, and keep it simple. 

Weights, protein, daily habits, Aminos + Creatine. 

You got this! 

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We LOVE having Angelo the on the blog to talk about misconceptions behind creatine and protein. That’s why he’s been on The HIM & HER Show and the blog twice. If you take creatine and aminos, let us know below if they’ve helped with your body composition.

x, The Skinny Confidential team

+ Go more in depth with Angelo on why creatine is good for women.

++ More on amino acids vs. protein here.