I don't write about diet too often because frankly speaking I am not a true expert on the subject. I am really just an athlete who eats to look good and perform better. The way I eat may not be right for you, but it sure as hell is better than the average Joe's diet of processed foods.
I have written in more detail about diet here , but today I decided to give you some insight into an average day of eating for me on a Saturday. Compare this to your diet and see if there is some room for improvement.
Breakfast
- 6 Omega-3 egg omelete with two handfulls of baby spinach
- 4 strips of bacon
- 2 tall glasses of water with lemon
Train (strength training)
Post Work-Out
- large bowl of full fat Greek Yogurt mixed with fresh berries
- usually I will have a few handfuls of raisins right after a workout.
- lots of water
Lunch
- lamb meat pattie
- veggies
- water
- no buns or starches
Train again (sprints)
Post-Workout (pre-dinner)
- lamb meat pattie
- veggies
- bowl of stew
- water
As you can see I was pretty hungry after the sprints
Dinner
- shrimp and veggie stir fry
- water
As you can see it is possible eat a lot of protein and veggetables throughout the day. For liquids, it is best to only drink water and sometimes green tea. Do not drink calories! Avoid any processed foods and trans fats, your body is not meant to be fed chemically engineered food. Processed foods will make you fat and sick. Lastly, avoid grains, they are not healthy.
I have written in more detail about diet here , but today I decided to give you some insight into an average day of eating for me on a Saturday. Compare this to your diet and see if there is some room for improvement.
Breakfast - 6 Omega-3 egg omelete with two handfulls of baby spinach
- 4 strips of bacon
- 2 tall glasses of water with lemon
Train (strength training)
Post Work-Out - large bowl of full fat Greek Yogurt mixed with fresh berries
- usually I will have a few handfuls of raisins right after a workout.
- lots of water
Lunch - lamb meat pattie
- veggies
- water
- no buns or starches
Train again (sprints)
Post-Workout (pre-dinner) - lamb meat pattie
- veggies
- bowl of stew
- water
As you can see I was pretty hungry after the sprints
Dinner - shrimp and veggie stir fry
- water
As you can see it is possible eat a lot of protein and veggetables throughout the day. For liquids, it is best to only drink water and sometimes green tea. Do not drink calories! Avoid any processed foods and trans fats, your body is not meant to be fed chemically engineered food. Processed foods will make you fat and sick. Lastly, avoid grains, they are not healthy.
The best resource I recommend to learn properly feed your body is The Primal Blueprint, by Mark Sisson .
What do you think? Am I crazy or right on track?
For semi-private or personal training contact:
Nathan Donahue
Calgary, Alberta
Nathan@kettlebellplanet.com
http://www.kettlebellplanet.com/