What I Eat in a Day
Our food and daily nutrition is an essential component to our overall health. Eating well and eating a balanced diet makes me feel healthy and bonus, keeps my skin clear and glowy! It's important to note that I don't like to deprive myself of anything or 'cut foods out', so to say. I believe in an everything in moderation approach. A great way to explain this would be the 80/20 rule. Meaning 80% of the time I eat healthy, whole foods and lean meats and the other 20% of the time is dedicated toward 'fun foods' like wine and ramen (two of my faves).
In a day I like to stick to 1400-1600 calories right now as I am in a calorie deficit working to release another 5-10 pounds. I break those calories down into macro-nutrient goals as follows; 88g Protein, 156g Carbs and 46g Fat. A day in the life of Kayla's eating looks a little something like this...
11AM - Breakfast
Protein Smoothie consisting of;
Orgain Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
Frozen Strawberries
Frozen Blueberries
Water
Approx. 225 calories
2PM - Lunch
Spinach Salad consisting of;
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Spinach
Red Onion
Shredded Cabbage
Bell Peppers
Ranch Dressing
Approx. 315 calories
Biohm Supergreens Powder in Water
Supergreens blend mixed with water in a blender bottle
Approx. 30 calories
4PM - Snack
Trader Joe's Ramen Cup
Trader Joe's 'healthy-ish' take on ramen, I add sriracha
Approx. 200 calories
7PM - Dinner
Spicy Shrimp Fajitas;
Shrimp
Corn Tortillas
Yellow Onion
Bell Peppers
Lime Juice
Cayenne & Cumin Spice Mix
Approx. 350 calories
Wine
Charles Shaw White Zinfandel
Approx. 360 calories
Total Calories = 1,480