06/07/2025
✨ What I Eat in a Day – Calorie Deficit ✨
Sharing what a realistic and sustainable calorie deficit day looks like for me 💪🏼
➡️ I eat between 1,800–1,950 cals/day, about 3–400 under maintenance, to support fat loss while maintaining muscle. Protein stays high, carbs are essential to fuel my workouts, and I eat regularly throughout the day (snacking = key for me 🧃).
❗DISCLAIMER: Everyone’s needs are different! This is calculated specifically for my body and goals. Please don’t copy/paste your way into a deficit — sustainability is 🔑, and so is health.
☕ I also drink 2x coffees before midday — love the energy, but I’m not messing with my sleep 😴
Here’s what a typical day looks like:
🍫 Breakfast: Overnight Weetbix (my sweet-tooth dream... literally like dessert for breakfast)
🍌 Morning Snack: High-protein yogurt & a banana — pre-workout energy boost
🔥 Lunch: Chicken (seasoned to high heavens), rice, veggies, chickpeas + all the hot sauce
🧀 Afternoon Snacks: Cheese string, protein bar, beef jerky + sometimes another piece of fruit
🥩 Dinner: Changes daily — often steak, eggs, salad, veggies, or a big protein smoothie w/ fruit, cottage cheese & greens if I’m working late or in a rush
🍨 Dessert: Always, always make room for a sweet treat 💕 On this day: apple pie + ice cream 🍏🥧
✨ I food prep 4 days ahead, so things stay consistent (but enjoyable!). I genuinely look forward to my meals — especially breakfast 😍
✨ On weekends, things vary more: think savoury eggs & avo on toast w/ chicken sausages, or sweet protein pancakes.
🎯 My non-negotiable = dessert. Whether it’s chocolate or ice cream, fitting in treats helps me stick to this long-term — no all-or-nothing mindset here 🙅🏼♀️
🔁 If you’re in a deficit, remember: Don’t slash calories too low. Be consistent. Eat food you enjoy. Keep it sustainable.
Let me know if you want a full breakdown or macros in stories 💬👇