I am the type of person that is either always thinking about her next meal, cooking or eating it. I love to eat, I love food and this will never change. I used to try restrictive diets, crazy low calorie diets etc - I hated all of them. The only way I feel wholly myself is when I am eating clean, high protein, whole food diets - with a little bit of treats in between. I absolutely do not believe in restriction, I think that what’s the point of living life if you aren’t enjoying what you eat? I have also done extensive research on clean eating, diets for anxiety/depression and now vegetarian diets. I also work with a health/fitness coach to keep me accountable (shoutout @MelNyhan). But most important I have curated a healthy meal plan that keeps me full, energized & loving life. Most of my meals are very simple, I like it that way. I try to eat grains, veggies, fruit, beans, etc every single day. It took me up until 2 years ago to realize that I wasn’t actually eating vegetables every day. I don’t really consider myself eating healthy if I am forgetting veggies and fruit - they are so important! I eat to feel good and happy, and veggies are a big part of that! I am also gluten sensitive so I limit my whole grains by eating ezekial bread and that’s it. If it is a special occasion I will eat pasta, I just know I will suffer the consequences later. I also am Dairy sensitive so I no longer have whey, casein, or milk. I do eat some cheeses that I am tolerant too as well as ice cream if it is a treat. That’s another thing, if someone is visiting me in the city or I’m at Nana’s house or I am really craving my favorite dessert, I will have it. I don’t believe in not treating myself - deprivation is the easiest way to fall off your diet. I used to stress about what I was eating constantly, it is so freeing when you finally find a meal plan that works for you. Let me tell you though it took much trial and error and probably always will as I try new foods and recipes. I try to incorporate super foods, healthy seeds and other foods every day so that I can always feed my body with the right things. I strive to eat for optimal health everyday - food can heal us so it’s important for me to always make sure I am supplementing myself with the best food. Going vegetarian has been my latest trial and error - but I think after three weeks I finally have it figured out and feel confident in this lifestyle change. Anyway, below is a typical day of eating for me to reach 1900 calories 120G of protein 216G of carbs and 64G of Fat. I also will add in my supplements!
Most mornings I start out with coffee and almond milk but my latest treat has been a warm Raw Cacao drink. I mix two teaspons of Cacao, 1 cup of almond milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon and one packet of Stevia. Tastes just like hot chocolate and the health benefits are amazing. I also have to note I do love starting my day with fresh squeeze orange juice - benefits are amazing and it always tastes so good vs having preservative and sugar filled Orange Juice. Breakfast: Breakfast can usually depend on my schedule for the day - sometimes it is a protein shake if I don’t have time to sit and eat. I also love making protein pancakes! But lately I have been loving overnight oats - soaking the oats overnight with chia seeds is better for my digestive as they allow them to expand before eating. Overnight Oats 1 cup of almond milk ½ cup of oatmeal 1 teaspoon of chia seeds Soak overnight in a mason jar. The next morning I will add peanut butter, a banana and cinnamon. You can always switch out the toppings for other berries, nuts etc. Snack: For a snack I usually will have a protein shake if it’s right after my workout. Protein shakes have been such a staple in hitting my protein goals so I love to have them! 1.5 scoops of Vega Vanilla Protein 1.5 cups of water of almond milk 1 teaspoon of Flax Seed Handle of frozen strawberries Sometimes if I need more protein I will also have pumpkin seeds for a snack - yum! Lunch: A great lunch I have been loving lately is super simple. Covers the protein, carbs and fat ratio while getting my veggies, grains and protein in. 2 slices of Ezekial Toast with Hummus (I use whole foods lemon hummus) 1 Tomato ½ a Cucumber 1 cup of egg beaters egg whites cooked in olive oil 1 oz Mozzarella cheese It is so light and filling, I swear I could eat it everyday!!! - If you are on the go switch out the egg whites for egg salad with light mayo and mustard. Dinner: Dinner is usually similar to lunch but a little heavier - since I am carb sensitive I tend to eat my rice in the evening (still figuring out why carbs can make me slow down). My other go-to dinner is a quinoa bowl filled with vegetables (mushrooms, peas, broccoli,cabbage etc) and a protein (beans,tofu, eggs) and a fat (mozz cheese, avocado, olive oil). Some may call this a buddha bowl - I call it a meg bowl because I literally throw whatever I have in my fridge into a bowl and eat it. Curry Tofu & Chickpea over rice ¼ block of extra firm tofu (better for digestion) ⅓ cup of chickpeas 1 tbsp of Patak’s Curry Paste (add onions and tomatos) ¼ cup Jasmine Rice (some days I switch this for quinoa as it has more protein - less carb heavy) 1 cup Broccoli 1 cup peas I cook the tofu on the stove top with the chickpeas just til they are a little brown then I add in the curry paste. I top this over rice with the veggies - super simple and easy to meal prep for all week long goodness! For desserts: Not everyday will I have a dessert but I do indulge when I feel I need too. I usually try to eat homemade sweets versus store bought preservative filled sweets. I also love snacking on fruit and dark chocolate! As for supplements, I take Vitamin C, B12, and Biotin. As well as a probiotic 3 times a day and BCAAs during my workout. That pretty sums up a whole day of eating for me! I end this particular day with 1861 calories (if I need something extra or feel tired I will snack on watermelon or an apple depending on how I feel - or just add a little extra to my portions). 123 g of protein, 207 g of carbs and 64 g of fat. So for anyone that is struggling with the idea of getting enough protein while on a vegetarian diet… the proof is in the pudding! Feel free to comment or reach out with any questions!
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