My Daily Eating Plan!

Hey there friends!  Today I’m addressing my most asked question… what does my daily diet consist of?  We all know that exercise is great for your body and physique, but it takes two to tango.  You MUST have the proper diet to get the results you desire.  We all have different dietary needs and different goals, however, I’m going to share the diet that my trainer set up for me and share with you what an average day to day diet  looks like.  I’m just going to dive right in.

For the first two months I needed to drop a few pounds of extra “padding”, if you will.  In order to do this I had to completely cut out the snacks.  No cookies, chips, excess carbs, heavy fattening sauces and dressings, (no mayo) no cheese.  The only time I’ll eat cheese is on a cheeseburger but I don’t have those very often.  I will list below the healthy snacks that I indulge in.

There are no cheat days.  Only cheat meals.  Oh, and I never drink my calories.  Unless I’m having a cheat meal, I will then indulge in some alcohol.  If you’re craving a soda try drinking a carbonated soda WATER instead.  No guilt and you still get the refreshing essence of the carbonation and fruity taste.

So you may be wondering what the heck you can have to fulfill your urges to satisfy that sweet tooth or salty craving.

|SNACKS|

This is a list of a few of the healthy snacks I eat to fulfill my cravings.  If you don’t see anything super fun on the list, remember that this is a major POSITIVE lifestyle change.

• Hummus with carrots or a few beet crackers (hummus is high in healthy fat, but its still fat so portion control!)
• Guacamole and beet crackers (I hate beets but Trader Joe’s has some that taste like normal salty crackers and I love them.)  Remember to watch your portion control on those chips and guacamole.  I’m talking like 7 beet crackers with a little guac.
• Beef jerky, which is a great source of protein and it’s super delicious.
• Once or twice a week I eat 7 MINI M&Ms to satisfy cravings.
• Fruit, blueberries and bananas are great.
• Yogurt (only dairy I eat) with a high protein granola topped with fresh fruit.
• belVita crackers (I love these cinnamon and these blueberry flavors and they satisfy my cookie cravings).
• Casein protein shake for when I get hungry late at night.
• Turkey slices with 1/4 large avocado

|NO CARBS PAST 2:00|

Your body still needs some carbs for energy, so for the first 60 days I was only allowed to eat very nutritious carbs such as sweet potatoes, which I baked, because fried foods are a huge no no.  I would also eat a little brown rice with my lunch.  Quinoa is a great healthy carb, oats, Ezekiel bread (which is still the only bread I’m eating unless I rarely have a cheeseburger on a cheat meal).  Now that I’m past the 60 days I’ve also added in white rice and baby new potatoes, which I love to roast, and tortillas.  I follow my diet precisely, which is important while getting in shape and making your body goals come true.

|BREAKFAST|

Breakfast is a very important meal.  When you start your day with a proper breakfast, it helps you make better food choices all day long.  If you eat a nutritious breakfast and aren’t walking around hungry all morning, chances are you’ll stick to a healthier eating plan all day long.  Here are a few of my favorite breakfasts!

• Egg white breakfast burrito stuffed with roasted baby new potatoes, spinach, salsa and guacamole inside.  I roast a tray of potatoes and use them throughout the week to get my carbs in before 2:00.  I’ll use them at breakfast, lunch, or for a snack.
• Ezekiel bread French toast
• Toasted Ezekiel bread, topped with smashes avocado and 1 egg and one egg white.  Salt and pepper or use crushed red pepper.  Delicious!
• My famous protein pancakes, topped with a banana or blueberries and a little agave syrup.
• Real oatmeal cooked on the stove mixed with 1 scoop protein, cinnamon, bananas if you want, dash of almond milk, and small drizzle of agave syrup.
• Yogurt with fresh fruit on top and a granola that’s high in protein.
• Granola cereal (one that’s high in protein) with almond milk.

|LUNCH|

• Grilled teriyaki chicken bowl (go very easy on the teriyaki sauce.) with brown/white rice and carrots and broccoli.
• Chicken fajitas with a little guacamole on the side
• Sushi!  But no heavy, creamy, sugary sauces.  A little ponzu won’t hurt you!
• Chick-fil-A grilled cool wrap
• In-N-Out protein burger but not too often because of the cheese that we cut out!
• Chipotle chicken or steak burrito bowl with brown rice and veggies (They have a great vegetarian option too)
• Morning Star vegetarian buffalo patty on Ezekiel bread with lettuce, tomato, a little honey mustard
• Turkey wrap with spinach, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and honey mustard.
• Whole grain pasta with meatballs and marinara… yum!
• Quinoa tossed with lime juice, olive oil, grilled corn, avocado, bell pepper.  Make extra for the week.  Salt and pepper to taste.
• Steak with roasted potatoes and asparagas

|DINNER|

Dinners have changed slightly since I’m no longer eating a carb with dinner.  That’s why I’ll have meals like steak and roasted potatoes with veggies for lunch.  You need to still get those protein heavy healthy meals with carbs in, but at the right time throughout the day so that you’re ensuring you’re burning off the carbs and they don’t find their way to your booty!  I’ll also make double the amount of dinner and eat it for lunch along with a carb for the next day or two.  For example, I’ll make salmon and rice with broccoli florets and just save the rice for lunch the next day.

• Lemon garlic salmon with broccoli florets
• Protein style burger (no bun)
• Taco salad- taco seasoned ground beef, romaine, tomatoes, a little guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and grilled corn.  No butter on that corn! Lightly spray it with olive oil and add seasoning.
• Blackened salmon Caesar salad, dressing on the side so you can control how little you put on!  Dressings have so much fat so after the 60 days just have a little!
• Grilled chicken with sautéed mushrooms, squash, asparagas and onions.
• Grilled halibut or tilapia with squash/zucchini.  Season veggies with salt and pepper.  Make rice and eat leftovers with rice for an easy lunch the next day.
• Breakfast for dinner- Protein pancakes, 2 egg whites and chicken sausages.
• Grilled chicken sausages with grilled bell peppers and onions.
• Salads with a protein are always a wonderful dinner.

So you can get an idea of foods I eat in a day.  No cheating on the meal plan for 60 days.  After that you get 1 cheat meal/week unless you’re working on bulking up, then 2 cheat meals.  Don’t go tooooo crazy on those meals because you don’t want to set yourself back.  Meaning, don’t eat cheesy lasagna with two pieces of garlic bread and a glass of wine.  Personally I would only do the lasagne and wine.  My trainer isn’t ok with me eating any garlic bread ever.  Too fattening and no nutrients at all.

Remember that it seems hard at first but the pay off is incredibly rewarding.  I found pictures of people’s body parts online that are my goals and took screenshots of them so I can have something to manifest.  For example, Celine Dions’s legs, Natalie Eva Marie’s arms, you get the point!  I also started following several fitness men and women on insta so I could have constant visual reminders of my goals.

I hope that this guideline of my eating plan helps you.  Please remember to do what works best for your body and discuss any changes in your diet with your doctor if you have any conditions.  Take tons of progress pictures each week to help stay focused on your goals!  You’re so worth it!! XO

Love Always,

Kimberly

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