A Day In the Life of Sh(me)e!

Here’s a little taste of my meal timing and some of the delicious and nutritious foods I’m fortunate enough to make and eat throughout the day:

“Cock-a-doodle-doo!” As you wake to start the day, do 2 minutes of a combination of jumping jacks, mountain climbers, air squats, burpees or push-ups. Not only will this kick start your metabolism, but exercise helps wake you up by sending oxygen to your brain. Down a glass of ice water; your body temperature runs at 98.6 degrees, and the nearly 32 degree ice water you just took in also revs up your metabolism as your body attempts to heat it.

8:00 A.M. -Breakfast

• 3 egg omlette (1 whole, 2 whites) topped with a little mango salsa. Toasted english muffin with peanut butter and banana

OR

• A bowl of old fashion oat meal with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon

10:30 A.M.- Midmorning snack

• A FAGE 2% greek yogurt

OR 

• A piece of fruit with a few whole wheat crackers

OR 

• Hummus with multi-grain pita chips or carrots

12:30-1:00 P.M.- Lunch

• A turkey, pesto sandwich on either Martin’s 100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread, an Arnold Select Sandwich Thins, or a Flat-Out Wrap

OR

• Grilled chicken breast with brown rice

4:00 P.M.- Afternoon snack/Pre-Workout

• A bowl of Kashi Go-Lean cereal with 2% milk

OR

• Celery and peanut butter

OR

• Granola bar with a piece of fruit

(5:00 P.M.- Workout)

6:30 P.M.- Protein shake

8:00-8:30 P.M.- Dinner 

One of the fantastic recipes out of my “Cook This, Not That” cookbook, by the writers of Men’s Health. I try to incorperate a protein with a grain and a vegetable. Possibly followed by a healthy little dessert if I’m feelin good.

It may not seem like it, but by spreading your meals out over 5-6 smaller ones, you end up with a lower caloric consumption than you would eating the traditional 3 meals. This also keeps your metabolism buzzing throughout the day. Give it a shot and see how you feel. When you find yourself with a lot more energy and looking better than ever, keep it up!

This was written some time ago, but the only things that have really changed are the portions, which I now tailor to the Zone "blocks". In combination with hard work, it's helped me add about 10 lbs of lean mass!