Meal plan for a typical day for me

A lot of people have asked me about my diet. It varies from time to time and as anything in life should be, constantly evolves because I never stop trying to learn. But here are some highlights of how I try to eat on a daily basis:

First and foremost, I try to eat clean. (Refer to Michi’s Ladder for a quick reference guide on clean foods). Just because when you eat something and you don’t get sick immediately and/or die does NOT mean it isn’t poisonous. Sometimes we poison our bodies and aren’t aware of what is happening (see entry on “Coke”). Organic and natural eliminates\ the risk of toxins, primarily pesticides) meant to kill insects. (If it can kill an insect, don’t you think it causes some kind of damage to humans?) and hormones and steroids (still be sure to carefully read any and all labels. Lobbyists pay big money to have congress change food laws to dupe consumers). Also, look for grass fed beef, free range/vegetarian chickens, etc. (For a massive eye opening experience please rent and watch the documentary, “Food Inc.”

Also, stay away from anything processed as much as possible, ESPECIALLY anything with high fructose corn syrup, enriched flour and MSG (also labeled as “natural flavors”. Remember what I just said about the lobbyists???)

Fresh or frozen is really the only way to go.

So, on a typical day I may eat:

Breakfast:

Cup of straight, black coffee and 4 egg whites with one whole egg, omelets

Mid morning meal:

Oatmeal with REAL maple syrup (1/8 cup)
6 oz glass of REAL orange juice

Lunch:

Shakeology (with peanut butter or fresh fruit)
Banana

Mid afternoon meal:
Handful of almonds and/or cottage cheese
Apple

Dinner:Chicken breast, grass fed beef, or cold water fish
Salad (with olive oil & vinegar)
Fibrous vegetable (i.e. Cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, etc)
Occasionally wild/brown rice mix
Glass of red wine or micro-brewed dark beer

Dessert:
Fruit (i.e. Fresh strawberries with banana and whipped cream or mixed fruit)

In addition, I try to drink 1/2 gallon to one full gallon of water throughout the day with either a small pinch of Himalayan Salt or fresh lemon juice. Occaisonally have green tea. I have the P90X Results & Recovery immediately following my workout. Occasionally, I will eat more or less of certain foods, including protein bars or shakes, depending on the numbers in my food diary. I use www.myfitnesspal.com to track my foods eaten and thus caloric intake and vitamin levels.

Bradley Hall is a firefighter and an Independent Diamond Beachbody Coach in Indianapolis, IN, who coaches people on health & fitness for free. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter or send him an email by clicking here

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