“What I Eat in A Day…”

 

As nutrition coaches, we often get asked what we eat, or what our day of eating looks like. You may even be familiar with the popular trend that a lot of “influencers” are now following such as “What I Eat In Day to *insert fitness goal*”. These videos are generally just a snapshot of what person’s day to day diet looks like, but are they more harmful than helpful?

First off, everybody is different. Whether it be height, weight, lifestyle, or sex, we all have different caloric needs. Not to mention specific dietary restrictions in some instances. You could give 5 different people the exact same diet, and end up with 5 wildly different results. So with that being said, copying somebody else’s diet is unlikely to give you the results you’re looking for.

What can we learn from these videos, though? Well to start with, you can take some inspiration from the meals they create. Customise the meals to suit your own needs, experiment and get creative! You can also take notes of how the meals might be structured – Is the meal balanced with protein, carbohydrates, fats and vegetables? Is the meal serving a particular purpose such as pre or post workout nutrition? Be wary of anything that is too restrictive, or uses firm rules against particular foods. Avoid putting foods into “good”, “bad”, “healthy” and “unhealthy”. 

Keep in mind, the best diet is one you can stick to for the long term. Something that is sustainable for you, built around foods you enjoy. If your day to day eating, meal structure, or nutritional knowledge is something you’re looking to improve, email Kate@groundworkathletics.ca to book your FREE Nutrition Assessment today!