Over the past 10 years, I’ve tried out several types of diet. Since I was 15, I’ve always cooked my own meals. It never really bothered me because I knew that by having control over what I ate, I could eat healthily and in a way that would help me achieve my sporting goals and also because it saved me money (rather than having to eat school lunches). During my high school years, I only ate the classic meal: rice, turkey, broccoli and a salad in the evening. I then changed my eating habits to a vegetarian diet and tried out veganism. After these various experiments, I now follow a mostly vegetarian diet, but also eat meat and animal products from time to time. Therefore, my actions are not driven by conviction or belief. Currently, it has become a habit for me not to purchase meat when I do my weekly grocery shopping. However, when I am invited to a family meal, I partake in all offerings.
As my diet evolved, I became more aware of the importance of nutrition in my life. Where at first I was mainly doing it to get into the shape I wanted to be in, I came to understand that eating well also brought me more general benefits.
Not only was I getting closer to the shape I wanted, but I was also more focused, in a better mood, less stressed, I slept better, my migraines diminished and I’m almost never sick anymore.
In the beginning, it requires sacrifice and dedication. Preparing meals in advance, no longer eating out, and often eating the same thing. But now, following a balanced diet is nothing but normal and a given for me, because over the years I’ve come to understand that the benefits it brings me far outweigh the constraints (sacrifices) involved in establishing a healthy eating routine.
I have clearly identified my ideal macronutrient composition, as my weight has remained stable for over 5 years. Currently, here is a breakdown of my meals:
Breakfast:
- 4 eggs
- 100g oat flakes
Lunch:
- 70g (dry weight) quinoa / lentils / rice
- 120g tofu
- Vegetables
- Red beans / chickpeas
Snack:
- 70g oat flakes
- Egg whites
- Banana
Dinner:
- Salad (mixed vegetables)
- Proteins (egg / tuna)
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