Pushtoday
MuscleChemistry Registered Member
There are many misconceptions when it comes to how people think I eat. Being a competitor and fitness model, I get asked all the time what my diet is like and what do I eat. Many people think I starve myself or that I eat very little. People think to keep a vey lean body you have to starve yourself.
When I tell people I eat roughly 2500 calories a day they are shocked. They say there is no way you consume that many calories and stay that lean! Then they will ask, you must do hours of cardio a day? No not at all. I do about 20 to 30 minutes a day but because my calories come from very very lean and clean foods I don’t need to do as much cardio.
I stay away from processed food, sugar, dairy and sodium. I stick to eating at home the majority of the time. When you eat at a restaurant it is very hard to control how the food is being prepared and even when ordering something healthy on the menu it still tends to be very high in sodium. By preparing my own food I can control how it is being prepared, therefore I can limit the amount of sodium I take in. See what people don’t realize is that when they go to a restaurant and they order chicken breast with some vegetables (thinking they made a healthy choice) the chef is more than likely dumping quit a bit of salt on the food. Thats what makes it taste so good. So be very careful when eating out.
I have different phases in my diet. I am a full-time fitness model so I eat very healthy all the time. I have to stay in shape year round because i never know when i will get called to do a shoot or get booked for a modeling job. My diet will change a little when I am getting ready to compete in a show. I always eat 5-6 meals a day every 3 hrs. The reason for this is that it forces your body to work and metabolize the food which helps speed the metabolism. An active metabolism is the secret to the perfect bikini body! Diets often have unwanted side effects. If your not consuming enough calories throughout the day because you think this is the way to loose weight your body may go into what’s called a starvation mode. This means your metabolism is slowing down and your body is holding on to all the fat it can. So make sure to eat a well balanced diet throughout the day.
Everyone of my meals will consist of some form of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Any form of lean protein works for me. For example I will eat lots of fish, chicken, ground turkey etc. My carbohydrates are basically from vegetables. I try and stay away from Simple Carbs and stick to Complex Carbs. My treat is sweet potato
I don’t eat breads, pastas etc. My fats will come from essential fats such as avocado, almonds, peanut butter etc. I drink tons of water throughout the day as well. I stay away from any types of soda and limit my alcohol to maybe one drink on a special occasion.
Eating this way year round is not easy. I travel often with work and even when I’m working local I may be on set sometimes for 12 to 15 hrs. The easiest way to stay on track when you have days like this Is to plan ahead. I take food with me where ever I go. I have my cooler with me with all my meals and snacks prepared. By doing this it leaves less temptation to cheat. I make sure I eat every 3 hrs. I never allow myself to get extremely hungry. This also helps fight craving bad foods. When you allow yourself to get to that starving point you will tend to crave fatty foods. So I do my best not to get to that point. Lastly, don’t forget about your sleep. While sleeping your body regenerates itself from daily harmful events such as work, stress, workouts etc. Your body burns most of it’s fat overnight…. But only if you have vital nutrients that your body needs.
If you tie all of these things together with a consistent workout routine you will be well on your way to that HOT BIKINI body you have always wanted.
Here is an example of what I eat to prepare for a competition:
BREAKFAST 1/2 cup of oatmeal and 4 egg whites
SNACK 1 apple, 15 almonds and a protein shake
LUNCH 6oz of a lean protein, 1/2 cup brown rice and 1o asparagus.
SNACK 4oz of lean protein, 1 piece of fruit
SNACK 2 rice cakes with 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 4 egg whites
DINNER 6 oz of a lean protein, 4oz of sweet potato and 1 cup of veggies.
I NEVER LOOSE MY CURVES!!!! SKINNY OOO NOOOOOOOO!!!
I LIKE TO BE CURVY!!!!
Eat Regularly
* almonds and other nuts
* beans and other legumes
* spinach and other green vegetables
* instant oatmeal
* egg whites
* turkey and other lean meats (lean steak, chicken, fish)
* peanut butter
* olive oil
* whole-grain breads and cereal
* extra-protein powder
* raspberries and other berries
Eat Often
* apples
* asparagus
* avocado
* bananas
* brown rice
* Canadian bacon
* canola oil
* citrus fruits and juice
* cord
* edamame
* hi
* eggplant
* flaxseed
* dried fruit
* fruit juices with no sugar added
* game and lean meats like ostrich
* garlic
* lentils
* melons
* mushrooms
* nut butters such as almond and cashew
* onions
* peaches
* peanut oil
* peas
* peppers
* whole wheat pita
* honey
* baked potatoes
* prunes
* pumpkin seeds
* part-skim ricotta cheese
Eat Occasionally
* applesauce
* baked beans
* baked fries
* lean beef jerky
* light beer
* chocolate
* chocolate milk
* coffee
* coleslaw
* whole wheat crackers
* hi
* low-fat cream cheese
* Egg salad
* low-fat dips
* graham crackers
* granola bars
* low-fat granol
* guacamole
* ham
* low-fat ice cream
* jam or marmalade
* sugar-free Jell-O
* lamb
* lasagne
* lunch meat
* macaroni
* margarine
* mayo
* meatball subs
* muffins (bran)
* white flour with tomato sauce pasta
* pork tenderloin
* pretzels
* protein bars
* pudding
* white rice
* sauerkraut
* diet soft drinks
* sorbet
* sushi
Eat Rarely… very rarely… or NEVER!
* whipped cream
* white flour waffles
* fried vegetables
* toasted pastries
* soft drink
* fried seafood
* scones
* pork
* creamy salad dressings
* refried beans
* popsicles
* popcorn
* pizza
Pictures from NPC Titans in October 2012 where I was 2 months pregnant and I won 1st place and overall!!!
When I tell people I eat roughly 2500 calories a day they are shocked. They say there is no way you consume that many calories and stay that lean! Then they will ask, you must do hours of cardio a day? No not at all. I do about 20 to 30 minutes a day but because my calories come from very very lean and clean foods I don’t need to do as much cardio.
I stay away from processed food, sugar, dairy and sodium. I stick to eating at home the majority of the time. When you eat at a restaurant it is very hard to control how the food is being prepared and even when ordering something healthy on the menu it still tends to be very high in sodium. By preparing my own food I can control how it is being prepared, therefore I can limit the amount of sodium I take in. See what people don’t realize is that when they go to a restaurant and they order chicken breast with some vegetables (thinking they made a healthy choice) the chef is more than likely dumping quit a bit of salt on the food. Thats what makes it taste so good. So be very careful when eating out.
I have different phases in my diet. I am a full-time fitness model so I eat very healthy all the time. I have to stay in shape year round because i never know when i will get called to do a shoot or get booked for a modeling job. My diet will change a little when I am getting ready to compete in a show. I always eat 5-6 meals a day every 3 hrs. The reason for this is that it forces your body to work and metabolize the food which helps speed the metabolism. An active metabolism is the secret to the perfect bikini body! Diets often have unwanted side effects. If your not consuming enough calories throughout the day because you think this is the way to loose weight your body may go into what’s called a starvation mode. This means your metabolism is slowing down and your body is holding on to all the fat it can. So make sure to eat a well balanced diet throughout the day.
Everyone of my meals will consist of some form of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Any form of lean protein works for me. For example I will eat lots of fish, chicken, ground turkey etc. My carbohydrates are basically from vegetables. I try and stay away from Simple Carbs and stick to Complex Carbs. My treat is sweet potato
I don’t eat breads, pastas etc. My fats will come from essential fats such as avocado, almonds, peanut butter etc. I drink tons of water throughout the day as well. I stay away from any types of soda and limit my alcohol to maybe one drink on a special occasion.Eating this way year round is not easy. I travel often with work and even when I’m working local I may be on set sometimes for 12 to 15 hrs. The easiest way to stay on track when you have days like this Is to plan ahead. I take food with me where ever I go. I have my cooler with me with all my meals and snacks prepared. By doing this it leaves less temptation to cheat. I make sure I eat every 3 hrs. I never allow myself to get extremely hungry. This also helps fight craving bad foods. When you allow yourself to get to that starving point you will tend to crave fatty foods. So I do my best not to get to that point. Lastly, don’t forget about your sleep. While sleeping your body regenerates itself from daily harmful events such as work, stress, workouts etc. Your body burns most of it’s fat overnight…. But only if you have vital nutrients that your body needs.
If you tie all of these things together with a consistent workout routine you will be well on your way to that HOT BIKINI body you have always wanted.
Here is an example of what I eat to prepare for a competition:
BREAKFAST 1/2 cup of oatmeal and 4 egg whites
SNACK 1 apple, 15 almonds and a protein shake
LUNCH 6oz of a lean protein, 1/2 cup brown rice and 1o asparagus.
SNACK 4oz of lean protein, 1 piece of fruit
SNACK 2 rice cakes with 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 4 egg whites
DINNER 6 oz of a lean protein, 4oz of sweet potato and 1 cup of veggies.
I NEVER LOOSE MY CURVES!!!! SKINNY OOO NOOOOOOOO!!!
I LIKE TO BE CURVY!!!!
Eat Regularly
* almonds and other nuts
* beans and other legumes
* spinach and other green vegetables
* instant oatmeal
* egg whites
* turkey and other lean meats (lean steak, chicken, fish)
* peanut butter
* olive oil
* whole-grain breads and cereal
* extra-protein powder
* raspberries and other berries
Eat Often
* apples
* asparagus
* avocado
* bananas
* brown rice
* Canadian bacon
* canola oil
* citrus fruits and juice
* cord
* edamame
* hi
* eggplant
* flaxseed
* dried fruit
* fruit juices with no sugar added
* game and lean meats like ostrich
* garlic
* lentils
* melons
* mushrooms
* nut butters such as almond and cashew
* onions
* peaches
* peanut oil
* peas
* peppers
* whole wheat pita
* honey
* baked potatoes
* prunes
* pumpkin seeds
* part-skim ricotta cheese
Eat Occasionally
* applesauce
* baked beans
* baked fries
* lean beef jerky
* light beer
* chocolate
* chocolate milk
* coffee
* coleslaw
* whole wheat crackers
* hi
* low-fat cream cheese
* Egg salad
* low-fat dips
* graham crackers
* granola bars
* low-fat granol
* guacamole
* ham
* low-fat ice cream
* jam or marmalade
* sugar-free Jell-O
* lamb
* lasagne
* lunch meat
* macaroni
* margarine
* mayo
* meatball subs
* muffins (bran)
* white flour with tomato sauce pasta
* pork tenderloin
* pretzels
* protein bars
* pudding
* white rice
* sauerkraut
* diet soft drinks
* sorbet
* sushi
Eat Rarely… very rarely… or NEVER!
* whipped cream
* white flour waffles
* fried vegetables
* toasted pastries
* soft drink
* fried seafood
* scones
* pork
* creamy salad dressings
* refried beans
* popsicles
* popcorn
* pizza
Pictures from NPC Titans in October 2012 where I was 2 months pregnant and I won 1st place and overall!!!
