As Coaches we get many many questions about what we eat each and every day.  While it’s useful to know what other healthy Moms eat, it’s also important to know that my eating plan is different from Coach Debbie’s and Coach Kate’s and what works for me will likely not work well for them.  God created each of our bodies so very differently.   Some people need extra starch to satisfy their bodies’ needs while others require more fat.  Some people have very damaged metabolisms from yo-yo dieting or health conditions that make fat loss quite difficult while others seem to stay lean and healthy (at least on the outside) while eating junk food all day long.  My point is- while I am happy to share my regular foods with you, eating this 
sample day for 3 months may or may not help you with your results.  As you will see I eat a high volume but relatively low carbohydrate diet.  I eat a TON of protein and fat- partially because I am breastfeeding and my appetite is still even bigger than it was pre-pregnancy!

That said here we go:

Early Morning (anywhere between 5 and 6:30 Am)- Coffee with splash of almond milk and stevia drops plus a handful of blueberries

Post Workout/Breakfast (6:30 to 9 am depending on the day)– 1/3 cup oatbran with a handful of blueberries cooked with almond milk and water with one packet truvia and a sprinkle of cinnamon plus 2 full eggs plus 1/2 cup egg whites cooked with mushrooms (I make these in advance and pre-portion into containers) plus more coffee….. maybe 2 cups

 A week’s worth of eggs 

Between 10 and 11:  Protein Shake or Sorbet made with 1 scoop Plant Based (Plant Fusion or Vitacost brand) protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen fruit or 1/2 banana, 8 oz almond milk, and at least 1 cup of  frozen spinach.  My recent favorite is a small chunk of banana, 1/3 cup frozen pineapple and a tbsp. of coconut flakes

Between 12:30 and 2:  Lunch:  Giant Salad with lots of veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, broccoli etc), avocado, a sprinkle of dried fruit and a sprinkle of nuts with 6-7 oz of chicken (usually pulled rotisserie chicken from Costco) and balsamic vinaigrette. I make these in bulk as it’s much easier!

Between 3 and 5pm:  Snack:  Oh Yeah Victory or Quest Protein Bar or an apple and 2 tbsp. of Sunbutter

Between 6:30 and 8:30 pm:  Dinner-  Around 6 to 7 oz of some kind of protein (chicken sausage, steak, chicken, fish etc) plus tons of green veggies- and I mean tons.  We often saute an entire Costco sized container of spinach to split between the two of us!!

Before bed:  I have a pre-bed sweet tooth and if a cocoa drink doesn’t do it for me then I have a sugar free jello pudding cup sprinkled with a few chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.  It hits the spot every time.

Disclaimers:  I eat out for lunch at least a couple of times per week but I order similarly.  I always have a salad with protein.  If it’s a smaller portion then I order extra meat.  We also often eat out on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Friday evening we eat healthy Mexican or Seafood dishes and Saturday night is our cheat meal.  I often choose a burger with lots of toppings on top of a salad with ranch dressing, a side of fries and either a glass or two of wine or a small cup of frozen yogurt.  If I am hungry I listen to my body.  I do not deprive myself and have “bites” of non fat-loss friendly foods on occasion.  This can be a slippery slope for some, but keep practicing mindful eating- it gets easier!

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