My Diet

Here’s a little insight into my diet. I typically consume between 1900 – 2400 calories per day. The higher calorie days usually occur when I have been training harder and am feeling sluggish. My dietary habits are pretty clean, but I do love my sweets. There are a few things I try to avoid which include: red meat, pork, enriched and/or refined wheat products, and dairy products (except cheese and Greek yogurt). Although I do my best to eat a healthy diet daily I am by no means perfect. When it comes to my dietary habits and training I simply keep in mind this mantra, “I am aiming for excellence not perfection.” The following is what I typically eat during the week. Just keep in mind this isn’t the ideal diet, but it works with my lifestyle and my CrossFit goals.

Breakfast (7:30 am) ¾ scoop of protein isolate (Dymatize Nutrition – Iso-100, it’s lactose-free) 2 Tbs of sunflower butter (I like it better than almond butter) 2 Slices of Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread

Snack (10:30 am) Mini Babybel cheese, original Chobani Greek yogurt

Lunch (12:30 pm) 3 oz chicken breast ¾ cup of quinoa and lentils 14 raw almonds 1½ cups of steamed mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, etc.)

Snack (4:00 pm) ¾ scoop of protein powder 1 Tbs sunflower butter ¾ cup Old fashion oatmeal (Mixed together with water)

Dinner (8:45 pm) 3 oz chicken breast 1½ cups of steamed mixed vegetables 2 Whole wheat pitas ¼ avocado