I’ve realized that what I eat is just as important, if not more important, than working out. If I’m going to put in the effort to train for the results I want, I need to put that same effort into my diet.

I keep my approach straightforward and stick to a few basic guidelines: smaller portions of carbs, larger portions of protein, and cutting out sugary foods, mainly those with added sugars.

I eat meals and snack throughout the day. I never force myself to eat or try to bulk. I keep it simple, track nothing, and let my body tell me when it’s hungry or when it’s too full.

I also don’t meal prep for days at a time. The only thing I consistently prepare ahead is breakfast, which I’ll put together the night before so I can take it to work. Most of the time, I cook my meals fresh and eat them right away.

A protein heavy diet can cost more upfront, but you can offset a lot of that by cooking at home more and eating out less.

Here’s what I eat most days in one form or another.

Protein: Eggs, beef, chicken, and salmon.
Carbohydrates: Spinach, rice, and noodles.
Snacks: I look for high-protein alternatives to the snacks I already like.
Seasoning: Monk fruit with allulose (sugar alternative), and umami seasoning (salt alternative).

Protein Snacks