Want some real-world healthy eating tips? We had a chat with three Instagram stars to see what they eat daily to keep up with their hectic lives and maintain their physique.
First up is Hannah Barrett, also known as Yoga Girl London. She’s a mom of two who shares the wonders of yoga with others. Her journey into a healthy lifestyle began after a tough stint in finance and overcoming post-natal challenges. Now, she’s co-authored her first eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” and we were curious about her daily eats.
Here’s what a typical food day for Hannah looks like:
– Breakfast at 7:30am: Buckwheat pancakes
– Lunch at 12pm: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– Snack at 3pm: An apple or pear
– Dinner at 7pm: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– After dinner at 8:30pm: Dark chocolate
Hannah enjoys simple, quick meals and embraces cooking fresh, minimally processed foods herself. While she avoids extreme restrictions in her diet, she focuses on mindful eating without eliminating indulgences completely. Her philosophy is all about enjoying food without labeling it as “good” or “bad.”
Next, we have Laura Hoggins, a personal trainer and fitness coach known as @laurabiceps on Instagram. She found happiness through small, sustainable lifestyle changes and emphasizes energy balance in her diet. Laura believes in eating enough to support her active daily routine, which involves lots of walking and multiple training sessions. She doesn’t buy into the idea of “cheat meals,” preferring a balanced view of food without demonizing any food group.
Laura’s day of meals includes:
– 5am Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10am Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate
– 1pm Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3pm Snack: A banana
– 7pm Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9pm After dinner: Carrot sticks with hummus
Lastly, there’s Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer. Her meals are designed around her training schedule to optimize energy and recovery. She enjoys a well-balanced diet with all macronutrients—proteins, carbs, and fats—and refuses to cut out foods like carbs, which are essential for energy and recovery.
A typical meal day for Rowan looks like this:
– 7:30am Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10am Snack: A piece of fruit
– 12pm Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3pm Snack: A cup of tea with biscuits
– 7pm Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan makes sure her meals are filled with proteins and veggies. She meal preps to control portion sizes and makes sure she enjoys her favorite foods in moderation.
All three fitness enthusiasts agree that keeping a balanced diet without extreme restrictions helps them lead a healthier lifestyle. They focus on fueling their bodies appropriately for their activities, making sure their meals are nutritious, and allowing themselves indulgences without guilt.
