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In this series, we pull back the curtain on how real people fuel their lives with real nutrition. Each weekly journal will showcase the nutritional goals, habits, and meals of a different MyFitnessPal member to inspire your own journey—because progress, not perfection, is what really matters.
Today, Chief Engineer of MyFitnesspal in Texas, training for a half marathon and focusing on increasing fiber intake.
Location: Austin, Texas
profession: Principal Engineer at MyFitnessPal
Age: 38
Weekly budget for groceries and food: I really don’t follow!
Diet plan: I recently had low FODMAP
Dietary restrictions: Without onions and garlic; limited wheat, barley and rye
Weekly Goals:
Weekly calorie goal: 14,000
Daily macro ratios: The one nutrient I focus on is fiber – just what the doctor ordered!
A typical weekly training schedule: I run every day, about 40-50 miles every week.
When did you start learning about the importance of nutrition?
I always « knew » it was important, but I don’t think I really did anything about it until I started to realize that food could positively improve many aspects of my health.
When and why did you start food logging?
I first started logging my food in 2015. (before I even worked at MyFitnessPal!) when I accidentally found myself much heavier than I internally thought. Since then I’ll periodically log in more or less depending on my life goals.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned on your nutrition journey?
The foods you eat are much more than the calories they contain. For me, some foods that most people would consider « healthy » have a negative effect on my body. Your health is not one-dimensional.
What health or fitness goals are you working towards?
I’m training for a half marathon in January so as part of that I’m back to my healthy running weight. I’m down about 24lbs from my 30lb weight loss goal
How do you plan for life events that may affect your normal eating habits? (E.g. vacations, birthday or wedding parties, etc.)
I usually focus more on the big picture than on individual days or events. For example, I like to think of my calorie budget as weekly rather than daily. If I know I’m going to have a busy weekend or event, I usually budget for it earlier in the week.
How often do you eat out each week compared to cooking at home?
I probably eat half my meals at home. I eat a lot of sandwiches.
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Day 1
Breakfast: I started the day with a warm bowl of instant brown sugar and maple oatmeal – 90 second comfort food. I topped it with a sliced banana and a handful of blueberries for that extra “look, I’m eating fruit!” energy. Total: 433 calories
lunch: By noon, I grabbed a chicken bowl from Waba Grill. Lean protein, check. Rice, check. Vegetables, check. Honestly, it’s my go-to when I want something filling, but not too heavy. Total: 640 calories
Dinner: OK, balance. I ended the day with a medium cheeseburger and a side of crispy, straight-cut fries. Sometimes just need the burger. No regrets. Total: 681 calories
Daily total: 1,754 calories
Day 2
Breakfast: My go-to: instant brown sugar and maple oatmeal topped with banana and blueberries. Easy, reliable and gets the job done.
lunch: I grabbed a bagel from the deli and spread some cream cheese on it. Simple, carby happiness.
Dinner: I ended the day with a medium poke bowl from the neighborhood Poke food truck. Ahi tuna and salmon, rice, all the toppings… Honestly, poke always feels like the right choice, even if the calories add up a bit.
Daily total: 1,547 calories
Weekend update
I took a small break for food. Sometimes you just have to enjoy your food without doing the math!
Day 5
Breakfast: Back to the routine – instant brown sugar and maple oatmeal with banana and blueberries. Why mess with perfection?
lunch: I got an Italian panini from local wine, I chose the most verified option in the app. It hit the spot and didn’t require much effort.
Dinner: Jimmy John’s is for dinner! I chose number 7 – with the bread, not with a witch. Sometimes you just need the full sandwich experience.
Daily total: 1,533 calories
Dec. 6
Breakfast: You guessed it: Maple Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas. It’s reliable and I like it.
lunch: I leaned back on my Jimmy John and ordered the Spicy East Coast Italian again—this time as a witch. The lettuce wrap makes it lighter but still filling.
Dinner: Two slices of pepperoni pizza to end the day. Sometimes pizza is just calling your name. Total: 496 calories.
Daily total: 1,379 calories
7 Dec
Breakfast: Instant Brown Sugar and Maple Oatmeal again, with sliced bananas and blueberries for added wholesome fruit. Can’t beat a classic.
lunch: I went to Thundercloud Subs and got a New York Italian sandwich. I paired it with a side of Sun Chips because, let’s be real, sandwiches are better with chips.
Dinner: Dinner with friends at a local brewery! I kept it simple by ordering the Lemon Pepper Wings. Tasty, shareable and not too heavy.
Daily total: 1,505 calories
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