By fitlifemonthly 
Looking for real-world healthy eating tips? We spoke with three Instagram stars about what they eat daily to keep up with their hectic schedules and maintain their fit physiques.
Instagram influencers lead incredibly busy lives, darting from place to place. This raises the question: when do they actually eat, and what healthy choices do they make every day? We asked them to share not just their meals but also some top recipes.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a mom of two focused on spreading the benefits of yoga. Her posts often include her adorable kids and cute dog. Four years ago, after a challenging finance job and a difficult childbirth that led to post-natal depression and PTSD, Hannah turned to yoga, which transformed her life. Now, she has her own eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” co-authored with physiotherapist Finola Burrell. Noticing Hannah’s fit figure on her social media, we were curious about what she eats each day.
Here’s what a typical day of food looks like for Hannah:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12 pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: An apple or pear
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30 pm, After dinner snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah keeps her meals simple and quick to prepare, preferring unprocessed foods but without spending hours in the kitchen. She emphasizes the importance of not restricting yourself when it comes to food. Rather than cutting out treats entirely, she believes in moderation. For instance, if she wants some chocolate, she’ll have a bit, mindful of not over-indulging. She enjoys dim sum and sushi on weekends and sometimes mid-week, living by the principle of intuitive eating while maintaining a consistent breakfast routine at 7:30 am. Her pancakes, made in bulk and frozen for convenience, are a family favorite.
When she’s in a hurry or not hungry enough for a full meal, Hannah often opts for a green smoothie packed with veggies like kale and spinach. She used to be cautious about fruit due to sugar content but now enjoys it again, believing that everything is fine in moderation.
Another Instagram fitness icon, Laura Hoggins (@laurabiceps), is a personal trainer and coach. A revelation about making small, sustainable lifestyle changes led her to find happiness. As a busy trainer and social media influencer, Laura prioritizes fueling her body to support her active lifestyle, while ensuring her muscles repair efficiently.
Here’s what she typically eats:
– 5 am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10 am, Mid-morning snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– 1 pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A banana
– 7 pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9 pm, After dinner snack: Carrot stick and hummus
Laura believes in eating to support her energy levels, especially given her high-calorie burn from constant activity. Protein is essential for her, with eggs being a key source due to their nutritional benefits. She doesn’t subscribe to the idea of cheat meals but rather focuses on enjoying food without labeling it as good or bad. Her meals are often prepared in advance to ensure she’s always ready with nutritious options, and she finds snacks like bananas and rice cakes keep her energy up throughout the day.
Finally, Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer, shares her diet for supporting her training schedule. She focuses on meals that are high in protein, like her favorite breakfast of an omelette with poached salmon, always keeping convenience in mind.
Her daily eating plan includes:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10 am, Mid-morning snack: A piece of fruit
– 12 pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A cup of English breakfast tea with biscuits
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan tailors her meals around her training with an emphasis on balanced macronutrients. She believes in eating all food groups in moderation, never restricting carbs or other essentials for performance and energy. Her go-to snacks include fruit or carrot sticks with hummus, appreciating how easy they are to take on the go.
All three influencers underline the importance of listening to your body, enjoying treats in moderation, and ensuring a balance of nutrients to fuel active lifestyles.