What I Eat in a Day

Some would argue that nutrition is the most essential part of leading a healthy lifestyle. We are quick to admit that sometimes we get our diet right, and sometimes we take a lot of liberty! We both believe in balance when it comes to enjoying foods we love and fueling our bodies in a way that helps us meet our fitness goals.

The food we eat plays a vital role in how we look and feel. Eating “right” can look different for each person. Listen to what your body is telling you by tracking foods that make you feel energized versus food that makes you feel sluggish and tired. Examining how your body responds can be very insightful.

A few weeks ago, we shared with our Instagram followers what we eat in a day. Check out sample meal plans from us below.

CaCera

We’ve all had to take time to adapt to what 2020 has thrown at us. Spending 90% of my time at home, I figured out quickly that maintaining a clean space would help me weather this the best. Washing dishes repeatedly throughout the day was not going to contribute to my sanity. This led me to leaning on a meal prep service and easy meals over the past few months.

I tend to make slight tweaks to my diet depending on if it is a cardio day or strength day. Let’s get into those small tweaks that help me fuel for the day ahead.

This combo has become my favorite breakfast! Two scrambled eggs with veggies (if you can get our hands on Trader Joe’s Holiday Veggie Hash, i’ts amazing), a protein waffle with almond butter and flax seeds, and cauliflower hash browns).

Breakfast

• Kodiak Chocolate Chip Protein Oatmeal (Cardio)

• Egg Scramble with Vegetables, Kodiak Protein Waffle & Cauliflower Hash browns (Strength)

Lunch

• Baked Salmon, Jasmine Rice and Mixed Peppers

Dinner:

• Harvest Chili, Cauliflower Soup or Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

Snacks:

• Trader Joe’s Seaweed Snacks

• Trader Joe’s Coffee Caramel Cashews

• Trader Joe’s Cornichons

• Dried Fruit

• Peanut Butter Energy Balls

• Triple Chocolate Crunch Protein Bar

Shawnie

I’m going to be honest, 2020 was tough, and sometimes it was a challenge to stay on track. As 2020 comes to an end, my meal prep theme was to K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple, Shawnie). I took it back to my fitness competition days with a little more liberty, and I knew I could rely on my favorite grocery store, Trader Joe’s, to get me through the day.

I started each day with my morning cocktail ( Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Fresh Lemon Juice, Ginger Powder, Honey, and Hot Water. Together, all of these ingredients have many benefits, including reduced bloating, improved digestion, and an immunity booster.

Breakfast

• Trader Joes Unsweetened Oatmeal w/ reduced-sugar dried cranberries

• Two-Egg Scramble with Kale and String Beans (Fun Fact: When you have vegetables left over from dinner, go ahead and toss them into your eggs the next day

Lunch:

• Greek Salad w/ Cucumbers, Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumbers), Bell Peppers, Garbanzo Beans, and Red Wine Vinegar

• Smoothie with Vegan Protein Powder (Juice Plus) with Frozen Berries, Peaches, and Spinach. (Finesse Tip: Fruits and Veggies are frozen at their peak season. So, using Frozen Vegetables in your smoothie is a great way to thicken your smoothie while adding extra nutrients.)

Dinner

• Ground Turkey, String Beans, and Brown Rice

• Pan Seared Lemon Salmon with Tuscan Kale, String Beans, and Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Taste like a sweet potato with creamier texture)

Snacks

• Popcorn w/ Sea Salt ( I love Popcorn!)

• Mango Slices

• Glass of red wine (Balance)