What I Eat in a Day

Okay we get asked this ALL the time “ what do you actually eat?” so instead of over explaining it we're just going to show you a real day of eating for us and our mom, and together we’ve lost over 90 lbs without restricting food groups or cutting anything out. The truth is, what we eat looks completely different from what our mom eats because there is no one size fits all, we're over here lowkey obsessed with hitting our fiber goals while she has her own rhythm and preferences, and yet it worked for both of us, this is not a diet or a meal plan, it’s just two women figuring it out, eating real food, and finally feeling good in their bodies

Our Weight Loss Journey

If you’ve been following along, you might already know that this past two years have been a huge one for both of us on the wellness front. We started our own journey in January 2024 after years of eating what we thought was “healthy” and still not seeing the scale move. We have successfully lost 30 lbs since then.

We initially teamed up with an mentor, committed to protein and fiber-packed meals, cut out mindless snacking, and focused on walking and hydration. The results have been life-changing.

And our mom has lost 60 pounds in one year eating the exact simple, clean way you’ll see in this post. If you want the full breakdown of everything that’s worked for us, head to our Weight Loss Recipes guide.

What we Eat in a Day (’s Meals)

1. Breakfast

Breakfast is the meal we protect with our whole heart. We are not the type to skip it, and we are DEFINITELY not the type to eat something unsatisfying. Our current obsession is our High Protein Pudding. It tastes like shortbread cheesecake, packs over 40 grams of protein, is under 300 calories, and comes together with just 4 ingredients in 5 minutes. You would NEVER guess there’s cottage cheese in it.

High Protein Pudding

Our High Protein Pudding that tastes like shortbread cookie cheesecake! This recipe has over 40 grams of protein, under 300 calories and uses only 4 ingredients! View Recipe

2. Lunch

Lunch for us is usually something fresh, filling, and quick to pull together. Our go-to right now is our Greek Salad Jar or our Weight Loss Cabbage Soup and we switch it up depending on what we're in the mood for. If Im having the Salad Jar, sometimes we toss in chickpeas, other times we add grilled chicken. The jar format is genius for meal prep because you have a little compartment for the dressing so nothing gets soggy. Layer it up the night before and lunch is basically zero effort.

A glass container tipped on its side spills a colorful salad with chickpeas, grape tomatoes, cucumber, cheese cubes, and olives onto a wooden surface. A wooden fork rests inside the container.

Greek Salad Jar

A fresh and vibrant Greek salad layered beautifully in a jar — wholesome, meal-prep friendly, and ready whenever you are. View Recipe

Three pieces of golden-brown, seasoned grilled chicken breast garnished with fresh basil leaves on a white plate.

Juicy Chicken Breast

There are three key tricks for Juicy Chicken Breast: tenderizing, marinating, and controlling cooking time. When you use all three of these methods, you will have succulent, moist chicken every time. View Recipe

3. Dinner

Dinner is where we keep things fun and flavor-forward. Our current hyper fixation meal is our Viral Homemade Doner Kebab—juicy, incredibly seasoned meat that honestly tastes like it came straight from a street corner in Bulgaria. We serve it alongside our Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)—a refreshing, crisp, herby Greek lettuce salad that pairs with pretty much everything. We typically like to eat what we make for our site, so dinner is always changing and always!

A wooden bowl filled with chopped lettuce, fresh herbs, and crumbled white cheese, with wooden salad servers resting on the edge. The salad sits on a wooden surface.

Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)

A fresh Greek classic with crisp Romaine, dill, scallions, feta, lemon, and olive oil. Quick, flavorful, and alongside grilled meats or fish. Opa! View Recipe

Sheet Pan Kebabs

This viral homemade sheet pan kebab delivers real street food vibes. View Recipe

4. Snacks

If we snack at all, it’s a container of berries or a piece of dark chocolate (hello luteal phase). They’re simple, sweet, and honestly all we need before dinner. Otherwise? Just lots of water. When your meals are this satisfying and high in protein, you don’t feel the urge to graze.

What our Mom Eats in a Day

And then there’s our mom, a whole legend who has lost 60 pounds in one year. We'll let her results speak for themselves.

1. Breakfast

Our mom usually starts her morning with protein pancakes (or eggo waffles LMFAO). Yes, this woman is out here being disciplined and proportionate. She pairs it with her non-negotiable: a black coffee with sugar. Don’t even think about taking that coffee away from her. It is part of who she is.

A stack of pancakes topped with sliced strawberries and blueberries, drizzled with syrup, on a white plate. In the background, a small bowl of fresh berries sits on a white surface.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Naturally gluten-free, 1 serving yields 345 calories, 23 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber! View Recipe

2. Lunch

Lunch for our mom is a big Red Cabbage Slaw with Healthy Chicken Tenders (or any grilled meat that she can get her hand on). The crunch of the slaw combined with the crispy tenders is such a satisfying combo. She doesn’t overthink it. When you find something that works, you stick with it.

Red Cabbage Slaw

This colorful salad is high in fiber, low in calories, and is as a side dish or the base of a meal. View Recipe

Healthy Chicken Tenders

A clean-ingredient, gluten-free twist on traditional chicken tenders, prepped ahead and cooked in the air-fryer until golden and crispy. View Recipe

3. Dinner

Dinner varies for our mom, but it usually looks like a green salad or the cabbage slaw paired with grilled chicken or another lean protein. It’s fresh, light, and leaves her feeling great rather than heavy.

Bulgarian Salad

This Green Salad is so simple yet bursting with flavor. The secret to its success is slicing the lettuce as thinly as possible, which allows the flavors of the dressing to marinate all throughout. View Recipe

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Our Grilled Lemon Chicken Breasts are the juiciest, most tender chicken breast you'll ever try. This style of chicken happens to be a Bulgarian staple and it’s on every restaurant menu in the summer. View Recipe

4. Snacks

If she feels like it, a container of fresh berries just like us. Lately, she’s been on a tangerine kick or cherries when in season. The fruit will depend on the season.

What We Have in Common

Even though our days look a little different, there are a few things that are non-negotiable for both of us:

Protein and fibre every meal: Whether it’s cottage cheese pudding, slaw, grilled chicken, or crispy tenders, protein and fibre are always the priority.
Fresh, whole ingredients: Nothing processed and almost always nothing complicated.
LOTS of water: Hydration is the key, always. Water is the only thing we drink.
Berries as our snack of choice: They’re sweet, packed with fibre, and satisfying.
No overthinking it: This is real life, not a photoshoot.
Bonus for us: 12,000-16,000 steps daily.