Looking for practical healthy eating tips? We chatted with three Instagram influencers about their daily diets and how they stay energized.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a busy mom who aims to highlight yoga’s benefits, often including her adorable kids and dog in her videos. After enduring a high-stress finance job and challenging childbirth, she used yoga to recover from post-natal depression and PTSD. Now, she even authored an eBook called “Strength Through Yoga.”
So, what does Hannah’s typical day of eating look like?
At 7:30 am, she starts with buckwheat pancakes for breakfast. Lunch at noon is poached eggs with boiled sweet potato. Around 3 pm, she snacks on an apple or pear. Dinner at 7 pm is a veggie stir fry with cashew nuts, followed by some dark chocolate at 8:30 pm.
Hannah prefers meals that are easy and quick to prepare. She’s not into canned or heavily processed food; instead, she focuses on fresh produce and simple recipes. Egg-based lunches are her staple, shared with her daughter, who loves them too.
She advocates for not restricting oneself and eating mindfully rather than cutting things out altogether. Her family enjoys sweets in moderation, and she believes in listening to your body to understand its needs.
Laura Hoggins, also known as @laurabiceps, is a personal trainer and health advocate. She stresses the importance of a balanced diet to support her active lifestyle, which includes high-calorie burning days due to constant movement and multiple training sessions.
Her day begins with oats and nut butter at 5 am, followed by mid-morning snacks at 10 am. Lunch at 1 pm consists of sweet potato and feta frittata. She snacks on a banana in the afternoon and winds down her day with poached cod and veggies at 7 pm, finishing with carrot sticks and hummus at 9 pm.
Laura believes in enjoying meals without labeling them as “cheat” ones. She advocates for enjoying food and balancing it with physical activity. Her meals are simple, portable, and prepared in advance to accommodate her busy schedule.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier, keeps her diet performance-oriented. She starts with an omelette and poached salmon at 7:30 am. A piece of fruit serves as a mid-morning snack. Lunch at noon is chicken with vegetables and rice, and she enjoys some tea and biscuits in the afternoon. Dinner is a veggie stir fry with quinoa.
Rowan focuses on nutrient-dense meals that are not overly heavy in carbs. She tailors her intake based on her training schedule and keeps a balanced approach, avoiding unnecessary restrictions. She emphasizes the importance of vegetables and sensible portions, ensuring her meals are nutritious and sustaining energy levels for her athletic demands.
By sharing their routines, these influencers show how to incorporate healthy eating habits into busy schedules while focusing on enjoyment and balance.
