I have wanted to do a post sharing a typical day in the life of ME for a while now, but I hadn’t had a chance to get around to it it—until today! I just wanted to give you all a little glimpse into a typical Onefitfoodie day from the standpoint of nutrition, training and health. As some of you can see, I don’t share too much from my personal life on my blog, and this is just my decision. I will continue to share valuable information with you all regarding healthy recipes, exercise tips, workouts and motivation, but putting my personal life out there in the world wide web is just a personal choice that I do not feel as comfortable with.
Today this post will focus on the NUTRITION aspect of my day. Stay tuned for training in a later post!
Today this post will focus on the NUTRITION aspect of my day. Stay tuned for training in a later post!
Usually I get to work around (sometimes earlier)
I have my food packed the night before (or sometimes I will make a quick protein shake in the morning) This is what I take with me for the day
Breakfast:
- Cooked oatmeal with cinnamon and nutmeg mixed with 4 eggwhites, ½ of a banana and some source of healthy fats (spoonful of almond butter or coconut oil)
- 1 slice Ezekial bread with 1/2 T almond butter, 1/2 banana, 4 egg whites and cinnamon
- Large coffee with fat free half and half and stevia
Mid Morning Meal:
- Serving of either ground turkey, beef, chicken with green veggie and 1oz cooked brown rice pasta OR sweet potato. I top this meal with mustard and 1 tsp of olive oil
Another Mid Morning Meal Option:
- 6oz container of plain Greek yogurt. ½ C cooked quinoa OR ¼ C raw oatmeal. 1 tsp almond butter, snap peas and ½ of an apple
Lunch:
- Big salad with lots of veggies, 1/2 cup cocoa roasted chickpeas, 1 serving of protein (tuna, chicken, beef or tofu) Dressing made with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
****Pre Workout:
- 1 rice cake with ½ T almond butter, 10 banana slices
Mid Afternoon meal (post workout)
Protein shake such as
Dinner (dinner varies depending on where I am, if I am dining out, what is on hand) Last night I had:
- 4oz grilled salmon (marinated in zest of 1/2 orange and juice, soy sauce
- small green salad with cucumbers, red peppers, 2 T dried cranberries, balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 C cooked butternut squash topped with cinnamon
Other dinner recipes I love:
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Breast
Cheese stuffed chicken breast with sweet potato and broccoli
Coconut Lime shrimp
Terrific Turkey Meatloaf
Blueberry Balsamic Turkey Burgers
Lentil Falafel Patties
Before Bed (I choose 1)
- 1/2 C cottage cheese with 1 T nut butter
- Greek Yogurt mixed with almond slivers and cinnamon
- 1 scoop pea protein (made into ‘fudge’) mixed with caramel flax oil and nut butter
- Mama Pea’s Protein Truffles
- Protein Pancake (1/2 scoop pea protein, 2 egg whites, 2 T pumpkin, cinnmon. Mix in magic bullet and cook for a few minutes on each side. I top it with 1 T almond or peanut butter)
As you can see, I really try to eat whole, unprocessed foods and focus on fruits and vegetables and plenty of protein and healthy fats! Lately I have been loving beans as a source of carbs and protein. I love them topped on my salads and even alone before a workout! They give me great energy and they are so cheap and versatile.
Keep in mind, this is just a typical day. It is not everyday and sometimes I eat more sometimes less. This is what works for me! I do not want anyone taking what I just wrote and try to mimic it to a “T” thinking it will magically transform them. This is just what I enjoy and what works for ME.
I never eat the same exact thing day after day for a few reasons. First of all I get so bored! I don’t know how some people can eat the same exact thing at the same exact times everyday and enjoy it! Sure, I love certain foods and maybe do have them once a day (such as oats or nut butter) but I try to vary up the way I use the ingredients, when and with what other foods. Part of the enjoyment of eating is just that; enjoying it. Don’t try to force yourself to eat foods you don’t like just because ‘you think you need to’ There is no magic formula! Try different fats, proteins, carbs, veggies and fruits!
I also eat some unpictured food throughout the day if I am hungry such as
I also eat some unpictured food throughout the day if I am hungry such as
- Raw almonds
- Rice cakes w/ nut butter
- Extra piece of fruit
- Extra protein
- I also drink tea!
Tips:
- Focused on whole, unprocessed foods
- Eat every 2-3 hours
- Eat something about 1 hour BEFORE (carbs,fats and protein) and within 45 minutes AFTER a workout (combination of carbs protein)
- Get creative! Try out a new dish with new spices to change things up!
- Make ahead of time. I always try to make food in bulk so I have it in my fridge for the week. It makes healthy and quick eating so much easier!
- Drink H20! I try to drink 1 gallon of water a day. It gives me energy and ensures that I am staying hydrated
- If you are hungry, eat! If you are not hungry, stop! Its so simple. If you are full but still have food on your plate, just take a break or save the rest for later. On the other end of the spectrum, if you are hungry after you finish eating, have a little something else–this could be a sign that you did not eat enough throughout the day!
Check out my post on my personal:
Fat loss tips (<--- packed with recipes!)
Questions:
Do you eat the same things everyday or do you try to change it up?
What is your favorite meal of the day right now and what is it?
Questions:
Do you eat the same things everyday or do you try to change it up?
What is your favorite meal of the day right now and what is it?
