I’m all about keeping things simple, satisfying, and actually enjoyable—especially when it comes to what I eat in a day. I don’t follow strict rules or chase perfection. Instead, I focus on meals that fuel me, taste good, and fit into my flexitarian lifestyle (aka plant-focused, no fish or red meat, and nothing too fussy).
In today’s post, I’m walking you through exactly what I ate on a regular weekday in June—no filters, no fancy edits. Just real food that kept me full, supported my goals, and made me feel good. I’ll also share the calories, protein, and fiber for each meal because those are the three things I personally like to keep an eye on.
Let’s get into it.
🥣 Breakfast
This is one of my favorite breakfasts when I know I’ve got a busy morning ahead. It’s made the night before with rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened soy milk, chocolate protein powder, and sliced strawberries.
It feels like I’m eating dessert for breakfast—but it’s loaded with fiber and protein, so it actually keeps me full for hours.
☕ Coffee #1
I mix half of a Pure Protein shake right into my iced coffee, and it basically becomes a protein-packed mocha. This is my version of an energy boost that doesn’t mess with my blood sugar and still satisfies my sweet tooth.
🍔 Lunch
This lunch is leftovers from a previous dinner. I rely heavily on leftovers as my go to lunch option and it helps keep things simple and reduce food waste.
☕ Coffee #2
Yep, I went back for a second round—same combo as before because it works for me. I usually sip this while working in the afternoon when I need a little help staying focused (without grabbing a snack I’m not actually hungry for).
🥪 Dinner
Dinner was a warm pressed sandwich made with a whole wheat sub roll, deli chicken, spinach, and mustard. Simple, high-protein, and hits the spot. I paired it with Quest spicy sweet chili protein chips because they’re crunchy, satisfying, and pack a little extra protein without needing to cook anything else.
📊 Daily Totals
1,817 calories | 148g protein | 40g fiber
I ended the day feeling full, satisfied, and energized—with zero stress around food. Everything was easy to prep, balanced enough to keep me going, and fit into my routine without making me feel like I was on a “plan.”
Final Thoughts
If you're on a health journey too, I hope this gave you a little inspiration. You don’t have to be perfect, cook elaborate meals, or count every bite. Sometimes just aiming for meals that are simple, high in protein, and have a little fiber makes all the difference.
Let me know if posts like this are helpful, and if you have any questions about specific ingredients, brands, or swaps—drop them in the comments or send me a message on Instagram @balance.with.jess.
Here’s to more realistic, feel-good meals that support your goals 💛
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