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March is my birthday month, and while I enjoyed a real cake and a few nights out, I stayed fairly disciplined in my journey.
Toward the end of the month, I decided to tweak my approach. Instead of eating back the calories burned through exercise, I started following MyFitnessPal’s recommendation of 1,500 calories per day, regardless of my workouts.
Previously, I was burning around 2,300 calories daily and eating about 2,000, but I realized this wasn’t fully supporting my goals. So, for now, I’m experimenting with a more structured calorie target—1,500 per day, whether I work out or not—to see how my body responds.
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Also, read what I ate last month.
Breakfast/Post workout
This month, I’ve been loving 0% fat Greek yogurt paired with protein granola or protein puffies, plus plenty of fruit—especially berries and kiwi.
Another favorite combo? Protein mais wafers (from Albert Heijn) with cottage cheese and fruit.
These wafers are a game-changer—only 55 calories for 4 pieces and super light yet satisfying!
Macros: Approx. 300 calories | 38 carbs | 5g fat | 22g protein (53%-16%-31%)
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Lunch
For lunch I mostly had slow-cooked chicken or teriyaki chicken with rice, or spaghetti with meatballs.
Macros: Approx. 625 calories | 68 g carbs | 14 fat | 53 g protein (44%-21%-34%)
Afternoon Snack
Despite the weather still cold, I am starting again with my beloved Protein Iced-Coffee! Delicious way to secure more protein in the bag.
Macros: Approx. 110 calories | 1.5 g carbs | 3g fat | 22.9 g protein (8%-12%-80%)
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XXL Protein Iced Coffee 22,9 gr protein per scoop, D E L I C I O U S
Prozis Protein Coffee 18 gr protein per scoop, available in many flavors. | code: SIMONAZ
Dinner
Dinner was often rice with boiled eggs and high protein cheese—a simple yet filling combo that’s surprisingly high in protein.
I also loved having salmon with sweet potatoes or experimenting with a new favorite: beef and quinoa.
Macros: Approx. 550 calories | 42 g carbs | 25g fat | 36 g protein (8%-12%-80%)
Suggested products: Eatlean High-protein Cheese | code: TRUSTNOCARB
After Dinner Snack
I had a few ripe bananas this month, and I turned them into a protein banana bread.
Recipe here!
Macros: Approx. 150 kcal | 21g carbs | 4 fat | 10.3g protein (53%-22%-25%)
Let’s see how this adjustment plays out! Have you ever tried ignoring exercise calories? Let me know your thoughts!
Hi, I’m Simona! After experiencing the restrictions of keto, I’m now enjoying a balanced diet that brings freedom and happiness to my eating habits.
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I also write a lot of keto recipes on my Italian blog keto-with-simona.
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