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I'm Sam
certified personal trainer, nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and mom

A Full Day of Eating
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I keep to simple, high-protein meals that keep me full, energized, and realistic for busy days.
A lot of people think eating healthy has to be complicated… but honestly, most days I keep things very simple. Prioritizing protein, balancing blood sugar, and building meals that actually taste good has been the biggest game changer for me!
Here’s a realistic look at a full day of eating for me while training for my 70.3 IRONMAN.
Breakfast: Hot Honey Avocado Egg Salad Plate
Ingredients
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 small avocado
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- Dash of salt, pepper + garlic powder
- Dash of dill
- 1/2 tbsp hot honey (I use Mike’s Hot Honey)
On the side:
- 2 slices sourdough toast
- 2 Amylu chicken sausage patties
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Directions
Mash together eggs, cottage cheese, avocado, lemon juice, and seasonings. Top with hot honey and enjoy.
Serve with sourdough toast, sausage patties, and blueberries for a balanced, high-protein breakfast.
*take away toast for lower calories 🙂
Approximate Macros (full breakfast)
- Calories: 760
- Protein: 40g
- Carbs: 56g
- Fat: 40g
Lunch: Protein Street Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 Siete tortillas
- 1 cup lean ground beef (1/2 cup per taco)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (1/4 cup per taco)
- 1/4 avocado, split between tacos
- Salsa
- Salt + pepper to taste
Directions
Cook ground beef and season as desired. Warm tortillas, then assemble with cottage cheese, avocado, salsa, and beef.
Macros
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 28g
Snack: Vanilla Mixed Berry Protein Bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla Promix protein (code SAM)
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp bee pollen
- Dash of cinnamon
- Handful frozen mixed berries
Directions
Mix yogurt and protein powder until smooth. Top with berries, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, cinnamon, and drizzle honey on top.
Approximate Macros
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fat: 9g
Dinner: Creamy Sriracha Shrimp Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup jasmine rice
- 6–8 shrimp
- Mixed veggies
- 1 tbsp Primal Kitchen Creamy Sriracha
Directions
Cook shrimp and veggies, serve over jasmine rice, and top with creamy sriracha.
Macros
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 24g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fat: 10g
For me, healthy eating means allowing myself to FUEL the right way. Most of the time, I focus on:
- Prioritizing protein
- Building balanced meals
- Keeping ingredients simple
- Finding meals I actually enjoy eating
Consistency will always beat perfection!