Kirstie Alley
I caught a re-run of Oprah the other day featuring guest star Kirstie Alley. Kirstie was bringing Oprah up to speed on her weight loss battle and various TV projects. Oprah asked about a typical day of eating and Kirstie n into what she described as “monoeating.” Apparently, this refers to eating mostly the same thing every day.
I had to laugh at the term and then admit that I”m probably one of those! I simply just don’t mind eating consistently – it actually makes it simpler. If I get bored I do switch it up, but it works well for me.
Enough about me, though. Kirstie’s morning went something like this:
Breakfast: half a whole-wheat english muffin with an egg (the WHOLE egg, not just an egg white, she clarified) and fruit
Snack: Fage yogurt with flavored Stevia drops and cinnamon
Sound familiar?! I couldn’t wait to let you know that you eat like the stars!
Curious about my typical day? I love my monoeating!
Breakfast #1: 1 egg with toast and cottage cheese
Options #1: Oatmeal with a milk topping and 1 egg
Snack: Fage yogurt with English Toffee Stevia
Lunch #1: Salad with some sort of protein and either beans or bread or crackers
Option #2: Pastrami sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and low-fat mozzarella or cheddar
Snack: Protein shake (LFL vanilla PP, almond milk, blueberries) = YUM!
Option #2: Cottage cheese and strawberries
Dinner: Always a combination of protein, a starch, and a variety of vegetables
Are you a monoeater or do you like to switch it up everyday?
Laurie Ward received her Nutrition and Food Science degree from Chico State University. She moved to Los Gatos in 2006, where she continued nutrition counseling, and also became an AFAA-certified personal trainer. Laurie is passionate about helping clients become healthier, happier, and lighter. Contact her at 
Too funny! I am total mono-eater when it comes to breakfast, snacks, and lunch. I try to mix it up at dinner.
Breakfast = LFL Vanilla PP smoothie with water and frozen strawberries/blueberries
Snack = 2 babybel lights + 1/2 apple (every day… and I love it)
Lunch = Salad with lots of veggies and some protein
Snack = LFL Chocolate Almond protein bar (perfect afternoon “treat”)
Yep, I’m a mono eater too!
Breakfast during the week is always a protein smoothie with nonfat milk, frozen fruit and a scoop of LFL protein powder.
On weekends I usually make a veggie scramble and add some potato or toast with it.
Snacks I have string cheese & crackers or yogurt and some veggies. I think I’ll switch it up and add some cottage cheese…haven’t had that in awhile!
Lunch-at work is usually a tuna or turkey salad or a turkey sandwich with an apple or orange.
My dinners vary between chicken, fish and beef and a salad or vegtable. Usually depends on who is at home and how much time I have to cook.
My favorite dessert/snack are the protein dessert cups coconut or passion fruit……… YUM!!!
I’m one too given a choice I go for the same thing for breakfast and lunch and for that evening snack chocolate cheesecake!
Love the chocolate cheesecake!
I eat the same thing for breakfast and lunh most everyday…..easier to keep track of what I am eating….oh that is when I am eating properly