Although I’m no expert, I often get asked what I eat in a day. In general, Loren and I like to stick to a pretty clean diet filled with whole foods. You can find some of my favorite recipes here and here. You can also learn about how we got our toddler, Roux, to enjoy eating ‘healthy’ foods here!
I follow a simplified macro plan that uses color-coded containers to help with portion control. Whenever I’m following a plan – this is the plan I gravitate towards. I’m more of an intuitive eater by nature, but when I’m working on specific health goals – this method helps to make sure I’m getting enough of every food group & truly fueling myself with balanced nutrition.
I typically do intermittent fasting most days.
That just means I let my body fast for about 16 hours before eating. I will usually finish eating at 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. and not start eating until 12:00 p.m. the next day.
The only thing I have before noon each day is a cup of decaf coffee [decaf because of my IVF journey] and my non-toxic pre-workout. Some may say this is cheating on Intermittent Fasting — because this is less than 50 calories — I do not consider it breaking my fast. I only do a half scoop of pre-workout right now – which is about 50mg of caffeine. Again, this is because I’m limiting all caffeine while going through IVF.
Breakfast Starts At 12:00 p.m.
A typical breakfast for me is two eggs, toast, and spinach – sometimes turkey bacon. [ If you follow me on Insta you’ve definitely seen this meal a lot 😉 ] If I switch it up, I will do some organic oatmeal with blueberries, nuts, almond butter, and sweetened with stevia
For me, it’s really key for me to get a veggie in with breakfast, so I prefer eggs and toast in the morning. When I get a veggie in first thing, I’m more likely to get all my veggie servings in for the day.
If I work out in the afternoon instead of the morning, I would eat a post-workout recovery meal like almond butter toast & Vegan Chocolate Recovery formula. Trust me, it’s DELICIOUS!
Let’s Talk Lunch!
I’m almost always doing a superfood smoothie. This is dense nutrition, whole food nutrition, that fills in the gaps of my everyday eats. Food is not grown or nourished the way that it used to be. The nutrients in our foods just are not as dense as they used to be. This superfood blend gives me the most amazing blend of protein, fiber, probiotics, prebiotics, adaptogens, minerals, vitamins, phytonutrients, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants.
I’ve been drinking this every day for over 8 years and I can tell you not only does it make me FEEL good, but it also helps me get and maintain results. It fuels my body and muscles, helps me fight any sugar cravings, supports optimal gut health, and really helps my body adapt to the stresses in life whether they be environmental, situational. All in addition to helping my body repair after hard workouts! Anyway, I obviously could go on and on. I’m such a believer! The flavors are so versatile.
If you’re looking to try some yourself, I’m a big fan of vegan cookies and creamy as well as vegan chocolate mixed with almond milk, water, 1/2 banana, and ice!
It’s Dinner Time!
Dinner is pretty simple these days. I usually cook one of the healthy items from the HOME CHEF meal delivery service. They send all the ingredients and I cook them. If an ingredient is OFF PLAN I will just omit it. The meals we eat from Home Chef are often things like lettuce wraps, lean chicken breast + roasted veggies, or a simple stir fry. If I’m cooking without the meal service, I usually stick to tacos, salads, or a recipe from my Fit Camp meal ideas like Turkey Sloppy Joes.
Don’t Forget Dessert!
Lately for dessert, I’ve been looking at the macros I have left for the day and creating something yummy. I may make a fro-yo-type desert out of my Shakeology, apple nachos – with a drizzle of almond butter and a sprinkle of dairy-free dark chocolate chips or a batch of superfood protein balls!
If I don’t have any macros left at the end of the day, I’ll often enjoy a craving control warm tea! [sometimes early in the day too]
Find What Works FOR YOU!
I often follow a plan like this, but not ALWAYS. However, I have found that when I’m really focused on health goals and dialed into feeling my best – this is the plan that WORKS and isn’t about deprivation. I’m currently doing a 75-day challenge and so this way of healthy eating is a critical part of the challenge.
Now, outside of this challenge, do I enjoy treats and sugary foods? Yes… yes, I do! But the key is that when that becomes the NORM – my body starts to feel it. Not just in weight gain, but in energy levels, mood, skin, and all of the things. Healthy eating is about much more than physique – although that is a pretty big part of it too for many.
Nutrition can be such a DEAL BREAKER for people. Not only do people feel confused about what to eat or what not to eat – people don’t know where to start, and they don’t know how to sustain healthy eating. So much of the nutrition advice out there is focused on restriction – and honestly, that just doesn’t work long-term. You need to enjoy the plans that you follow if you want them to last.
If you need support – you should reach out! Not only do I offer this in my monthly virtual Fit Camp, but I’m happy to help you individually too. Just email me at sayhey@brittanylegette.com or complete this form!
