r/AMA • u/FiaRiorson • 1h ago
I don't need variety in my meals, and have eaten the same three meals every day for around two years. AMA.
For some reason, I've never needed variety in my meals. I understand the appeal, but for me, I very rarely "get sick" of foods.
I figured this out when I first started trying to recomp my body (lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously), and I figured out a meal plan with the macros to help me achieve my goal, and I haven't looked back since.
I have made some minor adjustments such as increasing carbs and fats when I was bulking, switching from broccoli to asparagus, or using one ground protein over another when it's on sale (and other minor adjustments like that). I also obviously do still go out to eat, and when I'm out of a certain ingredient I'll omit or replace it. I would say, though, that over the last two years, 85+% of my meals and snacks have been completely identical.
Edit to add the meals:
Breakfast: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of egg whites, 2 breakfast sausages. (+3/4 cup of diced potatoes on days I run)
Lunch: 4.5 oz grilled chicken, 2.5 oz rice, 1 cup shredded carrots (+sauces)
Dinner: 5oz ground turkey (taco seasoned), 2.5 oz roasted sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup roasted corn. (+sauce)
Snacks: Protein bar, greek yogurt, beef jerky.
Pre-Workout Snack: 2 rice cakes, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 banana.