Thank goodness for my friend Heather or I would have no pictures to put on my random blog posts. I wish I had one of me eating. REALLY weird that I don’t. And disappointing. I’ll eat in more public places from now on. With a camera man by my side.
I don’t know if you care about what I eat, but I’m going to put it out there anyways. A couple people have asked what I eat on a daily basis, especially during CrossFit competition season, so I thought I’d share. I eat different every day, depending on what I’ve made that week for my blog or what I have on hand for random crap that wasn’t worth posting. I make a lot of random burgers when I don’t know what to make.
My breath smells like onions.
Ok, so this day of meals is from Wednesday. My schedule is really weird being a coach and having to blog/cook at random times of the day so I tend to eat at awkward times as well. Be prepared to be bored!
- 4:15am- wake up time- usually will have a cup of coffee
- 5:30am- coaching
- 6:30am- breakfast–> ~4oz leftover chicken breast, 6-7 large strawberries, 1 grande americano with heavy cream (probably drank 2/3 of it)
- 7:15-10am- coaching
- 10:30am- workout + strength session
- 11:45am- protein drink (I do about 6-8 oz water with 1/2 scoop Simply Pure Nutrients Recovery Fuel)
- 12:00pm- made food for the day — snacked while I cooked–> 1.5 pieces bacon, 1-2 oz beef, handful of walnuts
- 1:30pm- lunch–> ~3-4oz grass fed beef, 1/4 onion caramelized, 1 piece of bacon, 1/2 small avocado
- 3:00pm- 2nd workout + muscle up practice
- 4:00-8:00pm- coaching
- 8:30pm- dinner–>2 southwest turkey sliders and a bit of slaw
- 10:00pm- late night snacks while I blog–> 3 strawberries, some walnuts, 1 southwest slider
That's an uncomfortable breakfast. but still delicious
happy time
holy sh*t that's beautiful
not quite as beautiful, but delicious
Wow. You bored yet? Me too. All that food looks like dog doo doo. I get lazy with my camera phone when the food looks like poo. And I have shaky hands. I’m a nervous person. Not really.
So, got any questions? Are you thinking…”Say wha?! This Juli chick is effing whack” or “I can’t believe this girl drinks protein shakes! I thought she called herself paleo?! Fraud!” or “OMG I can’t believe she eats past 7pm! She sucks at life” Don’t worry people, I know. But I would definitely love to hear from you no matter what you have to say!
Dear JB – just found your blog, just started crossfit, just started paleo, and I love all three of these things — even though crossfit and eating paleo are taking quite a bit of work (reading your blog is fun and easy and inspiring). Thanks for sharing your recipes and meals. I share your love of nut butters; Nutella is my boyfriend.
Lol looks like we are sharing the same boyfriend ;) what a bastard
Never mind the eats – I am personally baffled as to how you can survive on so little sleep!
You may not think it but your meals – as always – looks delish! Thanks for sharing. Nice to get an insight into a food day in the life of Juli.
haha Thanks Cathy!! Yeah, I wish I slept more. It’s a bummer
I wasnt sure where to post on i also posted on facebook i hope you can help im new about a 5 weeks and only lost 6pd i dont know who to listen to anymore if im eating too much fruit or snacks or treats. i work out 3 days a week. i need advice please i need to lose 40pds by aug 24 can this be done? I love the food and i have so much energy. I just want to cry
i LOVE your blog. and yesterday i made your banana bread french toast and the caramel bars. and ate half of each. i wish that was a joke/ over exageration but sadly its not…. LOVE your food… but where your veggies girl??!!
haha I eat them, just not a ton, my body doesn’t process them very well
love your blog thingamajig…. love your recipes… my frineds and family think i am an awesome cook, when i whip these new meals on them… YOU are my little secret…..good luck with open wod’s. i am trying my first one today in PA
Glad you’re liking the recipes Rhonda!
It looks fantastic….especially that bacon, avo burger! I actually expected to see more food than that with all of the workouts you do. Maybe I’m just eating too much! LOL! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your recipes!
Glad you like the recipes Shanna. I’ve found if I eat much more, I gain weight pretty easily. Lame sauce
Yes! My husband always gives me crap about my “no dairy except in my coffee” rule (he always wants to put cheese on everything and when I tell him I don’t want it he says “You eat dairy…you put heavy cream in your coffee!”) I’ll tell him JB does it and it’ll shut him up!! P.S. I agree with the sleep comment…how are you not a zombie?!
I usually have coconut milk in my coffee that I make at home but always get heavy cream in it when I buy coffee somewhere. And I wish I had more sleep, I’m still young so I guess I can get away with it for now lol
I have to agree with one of the ladies above….where are your veggies???
Thanks for sharing your food log with us. I am one week into Crossfit (finally!) WHOOP!! And am loving it!! :)
Thanks for the post!
Again, I don’t eat a ton of veggies because I gain weight easily, but I love them and still do consume them
I’m just curious why you avoid vegetables. I always thought with the paleo diet encouraged eating raw vegetables as much as you wanted and that it wouldn’t make you gain weight. Enlighten me, please :)…
It is definitely encouraged and won’t necessarily make you gain weight. i have just come to find that if i stick with mostly protein and fat, i feel much better and no quite as bloated as i do when i eat veggies
I think it’s AWESOME you eat past 7pm. I work till 11 pm and feel guilty eating then but I am usually starving at that point and can’t get a good night’s sleep without it. I thought holy crap look how many calories you are burning through the day! Thanks for the daily meal! Nice to compare to.
Cherie, I ate at 2 in the morning last night because I was starving lol. You’re not alone
Juli.
I know you love your nuts (HAHA, that looks/sounds funny), but I worry about your omega 6 intake.
Lol thanks for worrying about me Pat
We all like to see what someone else is doing to be successful at that which we want to be successful. Not boring at all.
I said this to you the other day – you eat an amazingly small amount, especially for your level of activity. I would keel right over. Your protein looks to be around 110 grams in that meal up there. Would one more protein shake make sense in order to get your protein level a bit higher? Or do you think that additional protein just becomes fat?
Agreed re the vegetables.
Keep it up – this is a great bog!
I just consume 3-4oz of protein per meal and 1-2oz per snack. I just don’t want to be consuming that many protein shakes in a day, it just weirds me out
Thanks for sharing- but you really do need more sleep!
Couldn’t agree more, but I gotta stay up to post these recipes and comment ;)
I almost ate one of your strawberries after the 150 wall balls Wednesday morning! They were sitting unattended and looked very tempting ;)
They were beautiful huh?
4:15am? you crazy.
right? oh lord
Hey Juli!! Love your blog!! Read it all the time….and FYI you rock!! You are doing awesome in the games!! I saw that you use the Simply Pure recovery for your shake. I have been taking gluticor the last few weeks to help with my recovery. The games has been rough on all of us!! A lot of the crossfitters in my box take it and swear by it, but I don’t think it works for muscle recovery as well as I would like. Does the stuff you use really help for the soreness? Im looking for a new product and would love your input!
I wouldn’t say it helps with soreness, I use fish oil for that. But it does help me feel less fatigued and more prepared for another wod, especially if I am doing 2 in a day!
I think its interesting to see what people eat actually! Although I think I’d be eating nearly double this if I had your job and workout schedule hah but everyone’s different of course!
haha I would totally eat more if I could!
It actually doesn’t seem like you eat a whole lot of food. Definitely not as much as you make it seem, lol, but obviously this is just a little bit of info in the whole picture. I only agree with the lady above. You don’t have a whole lot of veggies going on. You could blend (magic bullet) frozen kale leaves into your protein shake. I even out the flavor with a little bit of frozen berries too. And don’t worry about people commenting on dairy. I eat Greek yogurt and cheese occasionally too…you’re fine!
Lol I really do like veggies Amber, I love eating them. I just gain weight very easily, including with veggies, so I don’t consume a ton of carbs
BAHA. I just found your blog recently – I thought this post was really cute/hilarious. I’m not normally a “food blogger” but I’ve taken it up for this month since I’m doing the Whole30 challenge. It gets monotonous and I’m not sure I’ll have any blog followers left after 30 days of it.
Regarding your paleo-fraud? I say “MEH. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. People can be all kinds of uptight about their paleo ‘rules’… if it works for you it works for you.
Haha thanks Juliet! Glad you feel the same way I do!
I also agree that you need a lot more vegetables if this is your typical diet. wilted spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels..sleep is also a part of a good diet as someone also noted. you might not feel you need more but you might notice you feel better if you got closer to 8 hours.
Completely agree susannah, and if I could get more sleep I totally would
It looks like it works for you, JB cuz you’re crazy strong and you look great! You’re also the devil for bringing me such recipes as Banana Bread, Caramel Pecan Bars, and chocolate coconut bark!
Thanks Juliet, I really appreciate that comment. And I hate myself for my treat inventions too
Not worrying about good eats today because it’s St. Patrick’s Day and I am wearing my new black PaleOMG tee which arrived yesterday! OK, I will have cabbage with my turkey sliders tonight.
You’re awesome Frank!!
Good to see that even those that are what we consider elite @CF have some of the same probs us peons do…lol!!! Love your blog!!! I must admit I haven’t had a chance to try allot of your recipes, but I often get a good laugh from reading your stuff :-)
Yeah weight is definitely a struggle for me no matter how much I wod
I always appreciate seeing what others are eating in a day, even if it’s kind of a “boring” day. I am surprised that you don’t need more food for your activity level. I thought I had long days (awake at 4:45 and bed at 10:00) but you have LONG days. Stay well. Best wishes in the Games.
I wish I needed more food. I love eating. If u didn’t know
Got my t-shirt in the mail today. Boo-yah.
do you like it Tom!?
So I just made the Carmel pecan bars and you were right…they are no joke! Topped them with coconut and broiled them for just a min to brown it-outstanding! Little bits of heaven in my mouth!
I’m a regular blog stalker but have never posted. If I had a weekly addictions list you would be number one! That sound kinda creepy but it’s true. You’re the first sight I go to when I make my weekly meal plans.
My bf creeps you too…he just got one of your shirts-sent me the pic today-so cute/hot/whatever we wanna call it. Haha He lives in CO I’m in IA..thus the picture.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you for the great recipes and endless entertainment!!
I totally just wrote you a book…I tend to be awesome like that. Haha
You’re awesome Audra!! That’s so cool he bought a shirt!! Who is your bf? Do I know him?
Love your blog! In fact, I’m reading this post as I cook dinner…love your food ideas–so inspiring and yummy. I look forward to more of your inventions. Bring it on, girl!
Lol that’s freaking awesome Rebekah, thanks for liking my random posts haha
His name is TJ. He met you when he was trying to find a Crossfit out there but not sure if you recall him.
I want to come to one of your classes on my next visit. I feel the urge to meet you…perhaps we can have a dance off-lol
I love your moves!
Also, I think it best that a sport one of your tanks. What size do u think-I’m built pretty much exactly like you…big booty, thighs and all! Gotta love heavy weight back squat! Not that I’m wearing the shirt on my ass but u get the point;)
Though on that note i think some OMG yoga pant (preferably lulus) should be considered…just a thought
Ok, again w/ the book…I really gotta work on that!
I totally remember but I can’t picture his face! Dangit! Well you should definitely come to the gym for a wod! I would love that!! I’m a medium in the tanks and a c cup so i bet that would work for you!
Yep, that should work! Thanks so much…you’re the best!
You are so awesome! Your posts are such a blast to read. Totally inspiring on all levels.. workouts, cooking, friends, fun, life management. You write like so many of us think… who knew there were so many of ‘us’?
I love your recipes, I read them through and through. I substitute here and there….(forgive me I am a vegetarian) Hope it was ok to confese that..pls don’t kick me out!
Thanks so much Beth!! And I’ll support you not eating meat if you are still trying my recipes ;)
I recently discover your blog and truth to be told… I love all your recipes! I also share your same passion: Crossfit and Paleoish lifestyle. I’m the only “paleo” member in a family of four. I find your recipes so yummy and adaptable that my non-paleo family members can enjoy too. Please keep them coming!
They will definitely keep coming Martha!!
ugh. how annoying is it that people want to know what you eat and then everyone feels the need to tell you what you should be eating. damn. I know they probably mean well, but… shoot. thanks for sharing. I always like to see how other people manage their fitness/nutrition.
Lol agreed Carrie haha thanks for noticing
Anyone who says “OMG you eat past 7, you’re gonna get fat” is an idiot and has no grasp of the current science on the topic. Nothing sets my nerd rage off quite like this outdated “bro-science”. I do find it interesting on the veggie thing and weight gain, do you actually gain bodyfat when you eat more vegetables or is this a water retention issue…you’re the first person i’ve run into who has this problem, so you’ve piqued my curiosity, lol.
I can see my body mass change when I eat too many veggies, it’s such a bummer.
I appreciate the modesty to respond to everyone’s posts. haha still trying to be the cook you are. your crappy pictures of your food still look better than what comes out of my crockpot/skillet.
Can we be besties? i love your sarcasm girl haha. i made your caramel bars (just posted it on my blog) and they were a huge hit at a dinner party. I was surprised about the veggie thing too that some of the other commenters noticed, but we all respond differently to foods!
Yeah our bodies are weird!
Wow i dont have time to read all the comments about people jibbing what you eat, who are you people anyway??
I just finished 30 days paleo challenge yesterday & feel amazing!!! correction amaze-balls is a better word.
I have been crossfitting albeit on my own in my local gym (cant afford a proper crossfit gym) but i had been doubting how paleo would improve my training, well i concede on day 29 of the challenge i can honestly say everything felt better & even tho im proper dumb & did a WOD 1 mile run 2 MILE ROW then 1 mile run instead of a 2km row, i still kicked a$$ & enjoyed the WOD
I think I dropped 4kg in the 30 days but not sure, Im more impressed by how much better i feel tho
Thanks for your yummy recipes Juli, keep em coming
Awesome job alistair! Way to be an inspiration!!
Looks like you & I are eating pretty similar amounds of food, but is that a “natural” amount for you? Do you struggle to eat less than you want to eat, or do you feel pretty satiated at each meal?
I have to be so incredibly conscious about not overeating, and anytime I’ve tried the “eat by feel, just eat until you’re full!” method, I end up eating a fucking shit ton of food. I literally out-ate my own father at an AYCE rib meal…and I only quit because everyone else was finished.
I may feel satiated physically, but I pretty much always feel deprived mentally. It’s tough.
If you can go all out on ribs, you’re one of my new favorite people…I have had the same issue with satiety, if i don’t meticulously count, i’ll knock down 5k calories in a day and that’s just eating meat. Only way i’ve ever kept it under control is the use of intermittent fasting.
Oh, yes, ribs are my most beloved. I don’t order less than an entire rack, ever!
Yep, I will average 3k calories by eating whatever I want. And as I weigh 135 lbs, that’s just a wee bit over maintenance…
I like IF as well, but have to be careful with it; basically can’t have any other life stress or it leads directly to binges. But when it does work, I agree it’s a great way to go.
Yeah I could eat meat until I puked dude. fasting makes me eat more sadly
I also WANT to eat more, but feel satieted after a few minutes once it sets in. It’s more my mind. I WANT more food because of my mind, not my gut. So I could eat meat for hours and veggies too! I am right there with you, definitely feel deprived at times
Hi Juli!
It is so comforting to know that someone else struggles with veggies! I questioned it for a long time, everything pushes the importance of veggies so much, so it’s great to know someone else reacts like I do! Thanks for sharing, even tho many seem to disagree with your low veg intake, it has helped me to understand that may be what my body is doing too!
Someone earlier mentioned wanting something for improved recovery after training. I use a rehydration drink with amino acids and electrolytes that significantly improve recovery and soreness. Be happy to share that with anyone interested. :-)
You rock!!
Thank you so much for commenting Carolin!! I’m glad someone else can relate with me on that issue. It’s a shame huh? Thanks so much for your feedback!
You just reminded me! I need to get some groceries so I can make more sliders. Since I live in Oregon, I have to wait til June to eat yummy, fresh, local strawberries. nomnomnom.
Make those sliders!
Thank you so much for posting this! I love seeing what others eat and compare it. Also, those sliders look AMAZING!
PS…I just made your fig fudge balls and all I can say is HOLY BALLS!!! Those balls are legit! LOL! Seriously I ate 99% of them and don’t even care.
Love your blog!
Glad you liked the balls Erica!
What headbands do you use? I haven’t had any luck keeping them on during WODs.
Lululemon, lucy and bondibands!
Thanks! I only have lulu ones and they suck. I will check the others out. I love this whole “Dear Juli” thing you got going on!
Hey Juli,
I’m sure ur sick of questions by now, but Im curious on ur comment re: fish oil for recovery / muscle soreness.
I currently take amino acids & consume as i train for that but would like to stop using them if fish oil is a good sub for this? I take fish oil as well currently.
Also, yes one more….do you think strength then conditioning, or conditioning then strength workout?? I do strength first myself
Alistair, I use PurePharma fish oil. 2-5 grams a day depending how crappy I’m feeling. And try both, I mix it up all the time. You body should train itself under all conditions!
Interesting one. I like your menu. Even though this list is long ;), it is really healthy. There are proteins and vitamins which is great! I like your late night snack choice, it is a good example of healthy snacks. Great post. :)
haha thanks!
Thanks for getting back to me on the fish oil Juli, i take 3 grams generally but i might see how i go increasing the amount
Thanks for sharing what you eat! Your schedule is crazy intense, I feel like I have zero time now to get everything I need to get accomplished (I work 58+hrs in a 6 day work week) I have no idea how you do it on no sleep and still look so awesome! Not to mention taking the time to respond to all us blog stalkers ;) I am like you, I seriously do not eat enough veggies, but not because they make me gain, because they have never been easy for me to digest (since going paleo, it is getting better, but still the one thing I do struggle with!) but I try to substitute with fruits, without over-indulging in them. Thank goodness for broccoli and asparagus, my two <3's in the veggie world that do not upset my stomach ever! Sorry for the novel, thanks so much for sharing and taking time in your insane schedule to post and reply to us all!
no thank you for commenting!! glad to hear someone else has issues with veggies as well. I really appreciate the comments :)
I LOVE your blog!! Better yet I LOVE that you eat as much as I do ever MORE than I love your blog!!! Oh and you CF!! BFF’s for life! I am addicted to CF and Paleo but sometimes i find it hard to stay strict with my busy schedule at work and when visiting family. My husband, sister and I eat Paleo but our family’s don’t so it is just hard when we eat at their house. I live in south (very south – like 45 mins SW of NOLA) Louisiana and we mostly eat fresh fish, oysters, crab, shrimp & squid. I LOVE the fresh local food but i also crave the local favorites sometimes – stews & gumbos over rice and cooked with white flour & white potatoes and usually something fried on the side. I pretty much have the appetite of a grown man but can you blame me with the food selection i have grown up around.
I am trying hard to convert to being fully Paleo so if you have any tips you could pass on that would be great!! Also, cooking is one of my hobbies and cooking your recipes makes me smile! Oh and the husband eats them so that’s always a plus. He grew up on gross processed food. I ate mostly fresh local food but he ate boxed meals and fast food. So he thinks Paleo is great in a nutshell but he is picky when I show him spaghetti squash and try to convince him it is noodles! Yea doesn’t work so well! But thanks again for all the recipes… Sorry i tend to ramble on :)
Small steps Angelle. If your husband isn’t down for the spaghetti squash, just don’t make that. try different recipes and slowly remove the naughty stuff until he doesn’t notice at all!!
LOVE your blog! I just found it, and I can’t wait to try some of these recipes.I am a CrossFit Coach as well and sugar is my achilles heel. I try my best to keep a strict paleo, but I have an unnatural love for Starbucks Gingerbread latte. It takes all the will power I have to drive by Starbucks everyday without taking a side trip through the drivethrough. That’s my first WOD each day. LOL! I have never had an Americano, what is in that? Is it just black coffee?
I’m the same way Dawn. Americano is espresso with hot water. Then I add heavy cream that has no carbs in it!!
Ok. I know nobody wants to talk about poo, but I gotta know… How do you maintain yourself, uhm, regularly, without eating veggies and fruits. I also can’t eat ANY carbs without gaining weight, and because I have a lot of weight to lose, I have to not only NOT eat carbs but watch how many caloreis I eat too. It just isn’t right..haha.. But the poo issues is well, an issue.. so just curious.
Lol i adore you. I’m actually planning on doing a post on this!! Then we can get more feedback. I’m guessing mine is related to my coffee intake lol
I was going to ask the exact same question! Curious to know how your body is able to process all the protein. I do know that caffeine helps move things along, but it also causes me to have trouble sleeping…what a conundrum.
I have no issue processing the protein and I really don’t eat more protein than I should be eating. My body actually digests better now than it did pre-paleo
I’m seriously obsessed with your commentary. I link all my new paleo friends to your blog.
Thank you so so much Meaghan!
I think it’s really funny that people are surprised that you don’t eat a ton — you’re ripped! I mean, do they think you get your body composition for free? I personally am happy to trade eating more for a few more percentage points of body fat (who am I kidding? more than a few), but that’s my priority right now. I just have to admire your willpower in light of the goals you have chosen!
Lol I feel the same way Katie…that’s why I’m eating chocolate chips as I type. oopsies
Juli,
I love your blog and the four recipes I made so far from your site have been delicious! After reviewing your meal plan for the day I was curious if you eat a certain amount of protein, fat, and carbs during the day? Do you monitor your fat itake in comparison to your protein intake?
I have no idea how much fat I eat really…sorry Rochelle
Hey Juli!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. It’s so good to see someone – especially a woman – who I can really relate to! I have been crossfitting for about 9 months now and have really noticed a difference, however, I’ve been pretty slack with my eating especially being stressed out with study. Now I’m on holidays I’m focussing BIG time on what I eat as well as my training. First day back into it all and I’m already feeling fantastic.
Quick question…would these be your normal meals for a normal day?
I absolutely love your blog and your humor, and I think this is my third comment telling you that, lol! Anyway, I admit, I do not do Paleo (I am a Zumba® Instructor and I do so much cardio I need the grains.. i’ve gotten so much more lean since eating more of them..just me personally, though)… anyway, your food really does look delicious!! as someone who teaches some late zumba classes, I do not understand why people say it’s bad to east past 7! sometimes I get home around 10 and I am scarfing the biggest bowl of cereal anyone has ever seen, and I do not gain an ounce due to eating so late, if anything, I lose weight. that leads me to my next point – I actually used to think I could consume an abundance of veggies, but I have found, too, that my body composition changes when I eat too many of them. So interesting. but thought i’d share that I’m with you on that.