Wake-up: Stumble to Keurig. Brew very, very large mug of dark roast coffee. Add a packet of Splenda and a splash of fat free half & half. Regain motor function. Drink 16oz. ice water.
Breakfast: 2 eggs over easy topped with hummus or chili garlic sauce, a few tomatoes, big handful of spinach, broccoli slaw. Yes, that's right - I eat veggies at breakfast!
| Greens and protein to fuel my day. |
Mid-morning: More coffee. More water. A slice of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain bread topped with a tablespoon of almond butter and some sliced strawberries.
Lunch: Big, I mean really seriously oversized, salad. Mixed greens topped with grilled peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, steak, and freshly ground black pepper. I use A1 as my go to condiment...including as salad dressing!
| Colors! |
Post-Workout: Chocolate protein shake. I use At Large Nutrition's Nitrean - it mixes well and has a decent flavor. More water.
Dinner: Repeat lunch and replace steak with chicken, tuna, tilapia, or other assorted meats. More water, usually 16-24oz.
Dessert: If I'm jonesing for something sweet, as I almost ALWAYS am, I have recently fallen in love with the best yogurty creation ever. A cup of 0% greek yogurt mixed with a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. Add berries, a dollop of whipped cream, and a few chocolate sprinkles if you truly want to feel decadent! Finish it off with more water.
So, in case you haven't figured it out - I have a penchant for grilled veggies. Borderline addiction. It's as simple as that! I eat a ton of colors, stay hydrated, lots of veggies, and even more protein. Healthy fats are in every meal (hummus, avocados, olive oil, nuts and nut butters) and are paired with unrefined carbohydrates as often as possible.
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Did you steal my diet? ;)
ReplyDeleteI eat HUGE salads at lunch time too. Sometimes I don't think my coworkers can figure out how I eat so much food. The thing is, that salad is just over 200 calories, packed with veggies and good-for-you stuff. If only people knew...
ReplyDeletetoo low carb? The body uses carbohydrates as fuel, first, so with a lack thereof there is the potential of losing muscle mass
ReplyDeleteI usually eat at least 350g carbs per day through fruits and veggies plus oatmeal and sweet potatoes. This was merely a sampling of my diet, not a strict description. Thanks for bringing it to reader attention though...carbs are super important! Just be sure to get them from the right sources.
Deletegot ya! thanks! btw, could offer any advice on selecting pre-/post-workout 'fuel'? finding the ultimate balance has been a constant challenge for me, as for others I'm sure
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