Let's Be Real — For Most Women I Coach, Nutrition Is the Bigger Struggle
And honestly? I get it.
We're all way more likely to stick to a workout routine than a nutrition plan. Here's why I see that happen again and again (and maybe you'll see yourself in one of these):
1. The Payoff Is Slower (And Kinda Sucks in the Moment)
Workouts give you that instant hit—energy, endorphins, that "I'm productive!" feeling. Nutrition, though? Not so much.
It's hard in the moment to say no to finishing your kid's mac & cheese (seriously, why is it so good?), to actually think about ingredients, or to eat a real breakfast instead of skipping it while juggling 19 things before 8 AM.
The payoff is delayed, but it is coming—steady energy, a body that feels strong again, and way fewer "ugh" afternoons.
2. Diet Culture Did Us Dirty
So many of us spent decades being told to eat less, less, less—or do other total BS things that made us feel out of control around food. No wonder even talking about "nutrition" feels triggering sometimes.
If that's you, big digital hug—this is not your fault.
3. "Macros" Sound Confusing (But They're Really Not)
I swear, when I say "macros," I get the same blank stare I give when someone starts talking about mortgage rates.
But hear me out: it's not math class. It's simply a way to help you understand your food and make balanced choices.
Most women I coach quickly realize they don't need a total overhaul—just tiny shifts. Usually? You end up eating more, not less… and working out smarter, not harder.
And yes, this is coming from someone who was vegetarian for 24 years and gets math anxiety from Excel sheets.
So Here's Something Fun I'm Starting…
Each week, I'm sharing a 15-Minute High-Protein Meal Plan—around 1500 calories, 100g protein, and made with simple, lower-processed ingredients you can actually find (and make fast).
This Week's Theme: Vegetarian Edition
Approx. 1500 kcal | 100g protein | 120g carbs | 55g fat
Breakfast (400 kcal | 30g protein)
Greek Yogurt Power Bowl
¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (Fage 0%)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½ cup berries
1 tbsp chia seeds
10 almonds or 1 tbsp nut butter
Mix the protein powder into yogurt, top with berries + chia + almonds.
Grab-and-go: Siggi's protein yogurt + hard-boiled egg
Lunch (400 kcal | 30g protein)
15-Minute Veggie Protein Bowl
1 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas
1 cup microwavable rice or quinoa
1 cup roasted or steamed veggies
1 tbsp olive oil or tahini drizzle
Heat, toss, season. Done.
Grab-and-go: Trader Joe's Lentil & Vegetable Bowl or Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
Snack (200 kcal | 20g protein)
Protein Snack Pack
1 hard-boiled egg
1 light string cheese
1 small apple
Grab-and-go: Starbucks "Egg & Cheese Protein Box"
Dinner (500 kcal | 25–30g protein)
Tofu Stir-Fry + Sweet Potato
5 oz firm tofu (pan-seared or air-fried)
1 small sweet potato
1 cup green beans, broccoli, or asparagus
1 tsp sesame oil + soy sauce or tamari
Microwave the sweet potato while you cook tofu + veggies. Quick and done.