Full Day of Eating | Balanced, Macro-Friendly & Realistic
One thing I'll always preach is that healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. This is a pretty typical day of eating for me while focusing on body composition: prioritizing protein, adding fruits and veggies where I can, and still leaving room for foods I genuinely enjoy!!
Here's everything I ate in one day!
Pre-Workout Snack
Before heading to the gym, I like to have something that's easy on my stomach but gives me enough energy to train aka carbs!!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
Makes 12 mini muffins
Ingredients
1 box GoNanas Banana Bread Mix
Ingredients called for on the package, but substitute unsweetened applesauce anywhere it calls for butter or oil
add in Lily’s Chocolate Chips
Bake according to package directions
What I Ate Before My Workout:
2 mini muffins
1 tablespoon oat haus
½ can Alani Nu
Post-Workout Snack
After my workout, I like getting in a combination of carbs and protein before jumping into mom mode for a few hours.
1 banana
1 Chomps Chicken Stick
Creatine gummies
Simple, portable, and easy while getting Hudson ready for school/otw home from my workout!
Breakfast
Once I got home from daycare drop-off, I finally sat down for breakfast.
Factor Meal Prep: waffle, egg & ham breakfast sandwich
Fresh fruit
Homemade iced coffee (i do espresso, fairlife milk, and chobani creamer)
Lunch Meal Prep
This is one of my go-to meal prep lunches because it's high in protein, filling, and reheats really well.
Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans
Serves 4
Chicken Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Cauliflower Mash Ingredients
2 bags frozen cauliflower florets
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp light butter
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Green Beans Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans
Olive oil spray
Garlic powder
Salt
Directions
Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Grill or air fry until cooked through, then slice.
Microwave or steam cauliflower until very tender. Blend with Greek yogurt, butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
Roast or air fry green beans with a little olive oil spray, garlic powder, and salt until tender-crisp.
Divide evenly into four meal prep containers.
Dessert
After lunch I always want something sweet, so I had a few pieces of Hu chocolate!!
Afternoon Snack
Sometimes you just need a fun snack after a nail apt, ok?!
Sugar-free Dirty Soda from Swig (I do the save me jade with a splash of lime!)
Pretzel bites
Balance means making room for foods you enjoy, don’t forget that :)
Dinner
Lighter dinners have been sounding really good lately, and this ahi tuna bowl is one that hits the spot for us! The best takeout.
Ahi Tuna Bowl
This is how I order mine!
⅓ cup cooked rice (ask for it on the side and measure at home)
mixed greens
double ahi tuna
edamame
shredded carrots
diced cucumber
white onion
green onion
soy sauce
small drizzle of spicy mayo
I use chat gpt to get approx macros!
Dessert
To finish off the night, I had some Fruit Riot!! Love the new candy grapes.
It's the perfect little sweet treat when I'm craving something sweet and sour after dinner.
A day of eating like this keeps me full, energized, and feeling my best without feeling restrictive. These aren’t perfect either, some days look better than others! All about balance.
