A Day of Clean Eats

Hi everyone!  Sorry I have been so M.I.A lately, I just got a new babysitting job (yay finally!) and I've been super busy with homework that I haven't gotten to blog much!  No worries, I've still managed to capture all of my good eats lately.

--Here was breakfast--

In this bowl we have egg whites, with cinnamon, blueberries, half a banana and topped with some Walden Farms calorie free pancake syrup.  I make this almost exactly how I make my oats but I just sub in egg whites for oats for a lower carb, higher protein breakfast.

A little tip: On days when I eat less carbs (oats, brown rice, sweet potato, whole grains etc.), I always up the amount of healthy fats I eat that day.  Since you are eating a lower amount of carbs, which is essentially the bodys main fuel source, you need to draw energy from other forms of nutrients.  What I have found, that works for me and my body, is upping the amount of healthy fats I take in, in order to maintain energy throughout the day.  Normally, I get my healthy fats from peanut butter because I AM ADDICTED..but avocado, coconut, extra virgin olive oil, etc. are all good options.  

THAT BEING SAID..... :)

My low-carb-high protein breakfast got topped with two tbs of PB2 and 1-1/2 tbs unsweetened, shredded coconut.  Lovin' my healthy fats, don't fear them people!!

--Lunch--

Kale, spinach, orange and yellow peppers, balsamic mushrooms and grilled chicken breast, topped with a few red pepper flakes for some heat and balsamic vinegar for a light dressing

Had lots to do at school today.  I usually pack my lunch because I know exactly what I'm getting at it saves me TONS of $$$$ :)  So I stayed in during my lunch period and went out to Whole Foods after and got this colorful lunch on the go.

When I come home from school, I usually have a pre-workout snack which is usually some greek yogurt and berries with a rice cake.  Then after, I have a post-workout protein shake.  About an hour and a half later I'll make my dinner.  

--Dinner--

Keepin' it simple and clean.  Grilled chicken breast, roasted red bell peppers and sugar snap peas all over some spinach.  Protein and carb packed and 100% healthy

After dinner, I usually finish up and homework I have left and then relax on the couch and watch my shows.  I literally have to record EVERYTHING because I am so busy!!  About 2 1/2ish hours after dinner I make my version of healthy frozen yogurt.

--Before Bed--

1/2 cup cottage cheese, a couple spoonfuls of vanilla greek yogurt, some stevia, a splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk all mixed together and then put in the freezer for about 45 mins.  Topped with 1 tbs melted crunchy peanut butter, 1 tbs PB2, Walden Farms calorie free chocolate syrup and pancake syrup (major sweet tooth over here) and a little bit of organic puffins cereal.  

This is DELISH and keeps me sane :)  It may sound a little weird with the cottage cheese and greek yogurt but I swear you wont even know it tastes perfect.  PLUS its packed with protein and healthy fats before bed.  I eat this and then its lights out for this girl!

And there ya have it!  A typical day of clean, 100% healthy eats.  Remember, this is what works for ME and my goals and my body.  Everyone is different!  Feel free to experiment and see what works for you.  Let me know if you try any of the meals I've posted and tell me what you think :)!