What I Eat Now That I’m Working Out Again

 Working out again didn’t just change how I move — it slowly changed how I eat, too.

Not because I’m tracking every bite or eating chicken and broccoli 5 times a day (lol, never).
But because now I actually care about how food makes me feel — not just how it tastes.

Here’s what my meals look like now that I’m moving more — still realistic, still lazy-friendly, just a little more intentional.

 1. I Focus on Fuel, Not Perfection

Before workouts, I need something that won’t make me feel heavy or crash mid-set.
Usually:

  • A slice of toast with peanut butter

  • A banana

  • Greek yogurt with fruit

  • Even just black coffee + a handful of nuts

It’s simple, fast, and gives me that light energy boost I need.

 2. I’m Eating More Protein Without Being Weird About It

I’m not chugging shakes every two hours. But I am making sure there’s some kind of protein in most meals:

  • Eggs

  • Tuna

  • Chicken

  • Yogurt

  • Beans/lentils

  • (And yes, sometimes protein bars because I’m lazy)

It helps with recovery, and honestly, it keeps me full longer — which means fewer cravings.

 3. I’m Hydrating Like I’m Training for the Olympics (Kind of)

Okay not really, but I am drinking way more water.
Especially after workouts, when my body’s like:

“Give me liquid or I will collapse.”

I try to keep a water bottle with me at all times — it actually helps.

 4. I Still Eat “Fun Food” — But With Awareness

I didn’t quit chocolate. I didn’t swear off snacks.
But now I ask myself:

“Will this make me feel good after I eat it?”

Sometimes the answer is yes (hello, post-leg-day cookies).
Sometimes it’s not. And either way, I don’t beat myself up.

 5. Sample Meals That Work for Me

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs + toast + cucumber

  • Oats + banana + cinnamon + peanut butter

  • Greek yogurt + fruit + walnuts

Lunch

  • Tuna rice bowl with avocado + greens

  • Grilled chicken wrap with veggies + hummus

  • Leftovers turned into a new combo (lazy gourmet)

Dinner

  • Rice, beans, and stir-fried frozen veggies

  • Omelet + roasted potatoes + yogurt

  • Pasta + olive oil + herbs + protein on the side

Snacks

  • Banana + peanut butter

  • Protein bar

  • Dates + almonds

  • Air-popped popcorn

 Final Thoughts

Eating better doesn’t mean you become a health robot.
It just means you start listening to your body more — especially when it’s doing extra work at the gym.

I’m not dieting. I’m just fueling my progress.
And that shift makes food feel a lot less stressful… and a lot more satisfying.


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