Cam is a type A personality like myself, and strives to be the best at everything. She always pushes herself to new limits when it comes to fitness... One thing we both agree on is that you must change up your diet and exercise routines to see that best results. Now I am going to turn it over to Cam to let her tell you more about how she stays in tip top shape, and what her diet looks like on an every day basis!
P.S. Definitely try some of her recipes out too!!
P.S. Definitely try some of her recipes out too!!
As a vegetarian who works out hard, every single day, it can be tough to get all of the proper nutrients that your body needs in order to sustain energy and make up for not having as much protein and Omega-3 from the lack of meat. Thankfully, after doing COUNTLESS hours of research, I have finally found a diet regime that works for me, and hopefully it works for you as well! For all of the meat eaters out there, everything other than the obvious smoothie, can have added a meat product for your choice (for less fat and a healthier option, try to add a lean grilled chicken, turkey or fish to your meal).
I usually am up and at the gym no later than 8:30am every morning, but everyone has their own preference and time for working out. No matter how late you sleep in, it’s always important to get 6-8 hours of sleep every night (no more, no less). Your body needs to regenerate itself especially if you’re dieting and working out. However, waking up early and going to bed early will make you feel much better than the opposite.
Breakfast: For my usual breakfast before the gym, I’ll eat an English muffin (whole wheat, with added protein) with peanut butter on it. Then, what would be about 2 eggs, in egg whites, along with fruit of your choice and lots of water! Before the gym, I drink at least 16oz of water, preferable detox water with limes and lemons in it as well (you can add really any fruit to your water).
Lunch: Ah, lunch. I always always always have a hearty protein smoothie for lunch! It is great for refueling and recovering your body (especially after a good workout) and usually lets you last until 3 or 4 without being hungry again. Everyone has their own preferences so really anything can be substituted for whatever you’d like but this is my favorite smoothie to make:
6oz of pineapple puree (you can use really any fruit juice or water)
4 banana slices/pieces or 3” of a fresh banana
½ scoop of spinach
½ scoop of kale
¼ teaspoon lemon
1 scoop of beets-optional (I LOVE beets)
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
12 oz Ice
(about 370 calories)
The scoops I use are from the scoop that comes with the whey protein powder. Again, this is just my favorite smoothie but you can mix and match whatever you love! For the not so veggie lovers out there, try a peanut butter banana smoothie instead:
6oz milk (your choice)
1 whole banana
1 scoop of natural PB
2 scoops of Vanilla Whey Protein
12oz of ice
(about 600 calories- depending on the peanut butter type)
Snack: Around 3 or 4 when I start to get hungry again, I always find something to snack on. I love to snack on plain almonds (which have high amounts of protein), any type of fruit, a small portion of Greek Yogurt, carrots or even a small protein bar (e.g. Cliff Bar, Luna Bar).
Dinner: Obviously everyone has their own favorite dishes for dinner, but I’m just going to share one of my favorites! Again, you can add meat to it if you prefer.
First- Roasted vegetables (my favorites!!), pick your favorite vegetables you’d like to roast- mine are sweet potatoes, normal potatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, squash, cauliflower and beets! Cut your veggies into small bite size pieces and toss them in some oil- you can use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil or any that you love. Spread out your veggies on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven on around 425 degrees F until they’re toasty. I usually roast mine for about 20-30 minutes but it all depends on the vegetables you choose!
For the main dish, my favorite is tomatoes and roasted asparagus pesto pasta! It’s easy to make and super delicious! Again, for meat lovers you can totally add meat into this pasta or even substitute it for the tomatoes. You’re going to need shell pasta in a box, asparagus, pesto, I use sun dried tomatoes in olive oil but your preference, and mozzarella cheese. For the asparagus, if you’re making roasted vegetables on the side of your pasta, you can just throw some asparagus in with the other roasted vegetables and cook them the same way, or you can cook them in a pan over the stove! For the rest, cook the pasta until it’s done, and simply add oil, asparagus, pesto (depends on how much you’d like), sundried tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl and you’re done! Super easy and it’s healthy!
I usually am up and at the gym no later than 8:30am every morning, but everyone has their own preference and time for working out. No matter how late you sleep in, it’s always important to get 6-8 hours of sleep every night (no more, no less). Your body needs to regenerate itself especially if you’re dieting and working out. However, waking up early and going to bed early will make you feel much better than the opposite.
Breakfast: For my usual breakfast before the gym, I’ll eat an English muffin (whole wheat, with added protein) with peanut butter on it. Then, what would be about 2 eggs, in egg whites, along with fruit of your choice and lots of water! Before the gym, I drink at least 16oz of water, preferable detox water with limes and lemons in it as well (you can add really any fruit to your water).
Lunch: Ah, lunch. I always always always have a hearty protein smoothie for lunch! It is great for refueling and recovering your body (especially after a good workout) and usually lets you last until 3 or 4 without being hungry again. Everyone has their own preferences so really anything can be substituted for whatever you’d like but this is my favorite smoothie to make:
6oz of pineapple puree (you can use really any fruit juice or water)
4 banana slices/pieces or 3” of a fresh banana
½ scoop of spinach
½ scoop of kale
¼ teaspoon lemon
1 scoop of beets-optional (I LOVE beets)
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
12 oz Ice
(about 370 calories)
The scoops I use are from the scoop that comes with the whey protein powder. Again, this is just my favorite smoothie but you can mix and match whatever you love! For the not so veggie lovers out there, try a peanut butter banana smoothie instead:
6oz milk (your choice)
1 whole banana
1 scoop of natural PB
2 scoops of Vanilla Whey Protein
12oz of ice
(about 600 calories- depending on the peanut butter type)
Snack: Around 3 or 4 when I start to get hungry again, I always find something to snack on. I love to snack on plain almonds (which have high amounts of protein), any type of fruit, a small portion of Greek Yogurt, carrots or even a small protein bar (e.g. Cliff Bar, Luna Bar).
Dinner: Obviously everyone has their own favorite dishes for dinner, but I’m just going to share one of my favorites! Again, you can add meat to it if you prefer.
First- Roasted vegetables (my favorites!!), pick your favorite vegetables you’d like to roast- mine are sweet potatoes, normal potatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, squash, cauliflower and beets! Cut your veggies into small bite size pieces and toss them in some oil- you can use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil or any that you love. Spread out your veggies on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven on around 425 degrees F until they’re toasty. I usually roast mine for about 20-30 minutes but it all depends on the vegetables you choose!
For the main dish, my favorite is tomatoes and roasted asparagus pesto pasta! It’s easy to make and super delicious! Again, for meat lovers you can totally add meat into this pasta or even substitute it for the tomatoes. You’re going to need shell pasta in a box, asparagus, pesto, I use sun dried tomatoes in olive oil but your preference, and mozzarella cheese. For the asparagus, if you’re making roasted vegetables on the side of your pasta, you can just throw some asparagus in with the other roasted vegetables and cook them the same way, or you can cook them in a pan over the stove! For the rest, cook the pasta until it’s done, and simply add oil, asparagus, pesto (depends on how much you’d like), sundried tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl and you’re done! Super easy and it’s healthy!