Looking for healthy eating tips that fit into a real, busy lifestyle? Healthista chatted with three popular Instagram influencers to discover what they eat in a day to stay energized and maintain their fit physiques. Here’s what they shared:
Hannah Barrett, also known as Yoga Girl London
Hannah, a mother of two, uses Instagram to showcase the benefits of yoga, often featuring her adorable children. After a stressful job in finance and a traumatic childbirth experience, Hannah turned to yoga, which significantly improved her life. She recently released an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” with Finola Burrell.
Hannah’s Typical Day of Eating:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12 pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3 pm, Snack: Apple or pear
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30 pm, Snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah emphasizes the simplicity of her meals, focusing on fresh, unprocessed ingredients. She believes in not restricting herself and enjoys what she fancies, like dim sum and sushi, while maintaining balance.
Laura Hoggins, known as @laurabiceps
Laura is a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the London fitness community Lifted. As a busy professional, Laura needs a diet that supports her high-calorie burn and muscle repair from daily training sessions.
Laura’s Typical Day of Eating:
– 5 am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10 am, Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter
– 1 pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3 pm, Snack: Banana
– 7 pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9 pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura focuses on balanced meals that provide energy and aid muscle recovery. She prepares her meals in advance to ensure she’s getting enough nutrients throughout her hectic day. Laura enjoys her food without labeling it as “good” or “bad” and believes in a sustainable approach to healthy eating.
Rowan Cheshire, British Freestyle Skier
Rowan is an Olympic freestyle skier and personal trainer who balances her demanding training and academic schedule with a nutritious diet.
Rowan’s Typical Day of Eating:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10 am, Snack: Piece of fruit
– 12 pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3 pm, Snack: Tea with biscuits
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan’s diet is performance-based, focusing on high-protein foods like eggs and salmon to boost energy and aid muscle recovery. She prepares meals that cater to her training needs and ensures she includes all essential macronutrients.
Key Takeaways:
– Hannah Barrett: Prefers simple, unprocessed meals and practices non-restrictive eating.
– Laura Hoggins: Prioritizes meal prep and balanced nutrient intake for energy and muscle maintenance.
– Rowan Cheshire: Focuses on high-protein, nutrient-dense foods to fuel her athletic performances.
These influencers show that you can maintain a healthy, balanced diet even with a busy schedule by preparing simple, nutritious meals and allowing yourself the flexibility to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation.
