18/02/2026
Good morning
What strategy do you use to fuel your body?
I would love to know the routines you do that genuinley keep you happy and glued to enjoy the journey.
When it comes to nutrition ,there is no rigidity if you want to see success and if something is working for you ,no need to mix it up .
So yesterday was a great example of how I balance my mostly plant-based, fruit-focused lifestyle with the occasional heavier meal to fuel my body.
I made a decision to minimise overconsumption of animal proteins after greatly researching about it and saw that it wasn't currently supporting my goal.
For breakfast, which I had around 11 AM, I went for a hearty combo meal: Roasted chicken thigh, baked beans, two omelet eggs, and some potatoes.
It came with tea and juice, but I left the juice.
That small choice reminded me that it’s perfectly okay to leave things behind, even when they come as part of the package.
SI LAzima umalize kila kitu kwa sahani.Hii tabia tuwache after Valentine’s
That breakfast was filling, so filling, in fact, that it carried me through the entire day.
I could feel the protein, fats, and carbs working together, giving me steady energy that didn’t dip .
From a plant-based perspective that i am currently on , i realised that this wasn’t my usual pattern, but I’ve learned that a heavier meal like this, two to three times a week, especially when I’m doing strength training, can actually support my body without derailing my plant-focused goals.
Come evening, I shifted gears and returned to the foods that make up most of my diet: fruits and plant proteins.I just had fruits on jana for dinner.
I had mangoes (still in season and absolutely delicious), a banana, and some leftover avocado.
This meal is usually light, hydrating, and easy on my digestion.
It gave me quick energy without leaving me feeling heavy, which was perfect because I was preparing to wake up early for a run and then a strength training session.
It reminded me how much I have grown to appreciate fruit-focused meals not only for the energy and micronutrients they provide but also for how they support my body’s natural rhythm.
This too me is my current goal. Being in synch with my body. Protein overload,especially animal proteins overconsumed usually breaks this rhythm. You'll get the muscles definition yes ,but you lack rhythm in syncronity to digestion and all its benefits , b3cause of how heavy it is.
That is the major reason, you feel fuller for longer with proteins. Ask yourself ,is it necessary to keep feeling fuller for longer all day,year long?
Looking back, yesterday felt like a microcosm of my overall journey: a foundation of plant proteins and fruits, with occasional animal-based meals strategically placed to fuel my workouts and long days.This works veerrry well for me .
I genuinely listen to my body, putting it into positions that it understands the power of whole foods, and intentionality, Sometimes heavy, sometimes light, but i remain always mindful.
And sometimes, it’s also about the small acts of self-respect, like leaving the juice because I didn’t need it.
Through this, I see this plant-based, frugivore-aligned diet doesn’t mean I am rigid or i am bashing animal proteins.
It’s a journey of balance where i honor the foods that make me feel vibrant, powerful, and energized, while still allowing flexibility to meet my fitness goals.
