
Hello Reddit,
I have been on a consistent diet for the past two years now and wanted to share my routine in hopes of providing valuable information, motivation, and/or receiving constructive criticism.
I chose to provide this photo to show how my food looks when I pack a meal prep:
- Top left bowl consists of 250g's of steamed vegetables (brussel sprouts, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, squash, asparagus, bell Pepper, onion, heart of romaine, kale, & spinach), 4.5 Oz. of chicken and one egg (under the chicken, can't see). FIRST CAVEAT, I alternate the protein in my meals, choosing from 4.5 oz portions of chicken, turkey, ground beef, steak, bison, lamb, salmon, or tuna. My protein options are usually seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, and/or red chili flakes.
- Top right small bowl consists of 80 g's of Kiwi, 20 g's of walnuts/pistachios, 1tbsp of hemp seed, and 1 tbsp of chia seed. SECOND CAVEAT, I alternate the fruit in my meals, choosing from 80 g portions of Kiwi, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Banana, or Mango.
- Bottom square bowl consists of 100 g's of Sweet Potato, 100 g's of Legumes (mix between red beans, black beans, pinto beans, and any lentil), 20 g's of Parmigiano Reggiano, 40 g's of Avocado, 20 g's of Tomato, 20g's of Sauerkraut, 20 g's of Kimchi, 1 tbsp of EEVO, sometimes a tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar, salt & pepper to taste.
- Not in photo but I only drink water (~150 oz/day) and coffee (one cup about twice a week).
For those interested, here is the macronutrient breakdown per meal (ESTIMATE based on average from multiple sources) – 800 Calories, 57 grams of protein, 86 grams of carbohydrates, 23 grams of fats, & 35 grams of fiber. These meals also meet all my micronutrient RDI's.
NOTE: I do not take any supplements, I am completely "natural."
I RARELY deviate from this diet (other than eating out with friends/family which is occasional) and have incorporated cardio + weight training into my life to reach my goals. Please feel free to ask me any questions, I would love to clarify. Also, I have posted myself on r/Physiquecritique in case you are wondering what my consistency helped me achieve. Thank you for reading.
by Witty-Sherbet-2963

15 Comments
Looks great!!😊
With your variations to keep things interesting, this is a great meal plan! Kudos to you for your discipline!
I like your set up. This takes dedication to stay consistent for so long. My ADHD brain wants this, but then it always wants to go in a different direction. Kudos to you.
Just a heads up that sweet potatoes contain oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stone formation in some individuals. So if you or someone in your family is prone to that maybe try a different carb. I had to give them up and it sucks because they are one of my favorite foods.
Thanks for this king👑! I’m restarting my fitness journey and starting in the kitchen. Simple, straight to the point, and gives variety; just what I needed for an example.
Sweet potatoes has a lot of gas have to be limit on that. Good healthy Mel prep
Good on you but I would be so bored.
This looks great, but I am wondering about the cost. How expensive this all is?
I’m thinking not enough protein – maybe add some beans and hard boiled eggs?
This looks healthy, thanks for sharing! How do you manage to add a variety od vegetables. Do you use frozen cut veggies, or do you manually chop them and steam it?
Very smart!
Props to ya. A lot of the gym rats I know (male and female) eat the same thing all the time but I have trouble doing that. I just have a menu of meals that I will cycle through depending on my budget
This is a beautiful sight!
Looks great! What’s your prep process like-weekly, how long does it take, what stores well, etc.? (that’s our big focus in this sub)
You eat this in one sitting 3x a day or this is split into 3x a day?