#30 – A Day of Healthy Eating: What It Looks Like for Me

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Woman hikers eating sandwiches at Bryce Canyon National Park

Are you ready to start eating healthy, but overwhelmed by the time required?

Tired of reading nutrition blogs by Cathy Clean Eater who spends 23 hours a day shopping at farms markets and cooking elaborate meals?

Friends, if you want simple strategies for eating healthier in a time crunch, this episode is for you.

As someone with multiple jobs and a busy training schedule, I have really learned to keep nutrition simple.

So in today's episode, I'm going to walk you through a day of healthy eating at my house.

Is it perfect? No.

Will there be the occasional glass of wine or freezer meal? FY!

But imperfect as it is, this diet fills me with energy and fuels lots of outdoor adventures.

And you can totally steal it for yourself. Ready? Let's do this!

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Episode Sneak Peek

  • [3:51] My struggles with binge eating and drinking. How I gained eight pounds while running two ultras. My biggest challenges when it comes to healthy eating.

  • [6:32] The new deal: my new rules for eating that are working. Results so far.

  • [8:47] Why I plan my meals a day ahead of time. How eating “boring” makes life easier. The importance of allowing urges.

  • [13:40] Breakfast! What to do if you’re not hungry in the morning. My favorite fast, easy breakfasts. Why you shouldn’t be afraid of coffee. My favorite immune boost smoothie for mid-morning energy.

  • [18:17] Lunch. Tips for keeping lots of home cooked meals at your fingertips. My favorite fast, easy lunches. Afternoon snacks that satisfy.

  • [24:02] Dinner. How to choose your convenience foods and frozen meals.

  • [25:47] Alcohol. My rules right now. The podcast that changed my life. What overdrinking really means. More on allowing urges. Why planning drinks ahead of time helps.

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