What CrossFit’s ‘Fittest Woman On Earth’ Tia-Clair Toomey Eats In A Day
When she started working with Simone Jane Arthur, nutrition coach at The Method , in 2018, Tia learned to eat intuitively and pay close attention to the ingredients in her food. "I have a coach that I trust and can confide in whenever I may be wanting to indulge in something that probably would ruin my recovery and how I feel," she says. "Shes educated me on how important it is to listen to the body and reading the ingredients. That was a huge eye opener."
Guided by Arthur's recommendations, here's what the "fittest woman on Earth" eats in a day:
Breakfast
As soon as Tia wakes up (usually around 7 am or as early as 5:30 am), she hydrates. "I have a glass of water and a squeeze of lemon in it to give it a bit of flavor," she says. She follows that up with two Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies .
"Ill sometimes have oats with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries," Tia told Women's Health. "I also really like scrambled eggs with turkey bacon and avocado and sourdough toast. Thats my go-to, favorite thing to have." The proteins and fats keep Tia feeling full until her next meal.
Lunch
Tia's go-to lunch: stir fry. "I really love to cook up a stir fry with all the vegetables," Tia told Women's Health. "I can put in as many vegetables as I like, and then add a different source of protein." She cooks that all up with coconut oil. "I stay away from other oils," Tia added. "Pure coconut oil has a bit of flavor, and I know thats the only thing going into my body, [which makes me] confident that Im staying healthy and providing my body with good clean nutrients."
While stir fries are the go-to, Tia will sometimes switch up her lunch, opting for steak with asparagus and potatoes, or eggs on a bagel. "We're just trying to make sure that I'm fueling the body with wholesome ingredients of fruit, vegetables, and good proteins, like chicken steak, or fish."
Dinner
"A nice go-to dinner is cooked up kale with salt sprinkled over it, and a slice of salmon or steak," Tia says. "It's light and satisfying and healthy. I try to have a smaller dinner, so I'm not going to bed on a full stomach." Tia aims to eat dinner around 7:00 pm to give herself time to unwind before bedtime at 9:00 pm.
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Snacks
"Im constantly keeping my body fueled so Im never feeling hungry," Tia says, adding she always has fuel on hand before and after her workouts. "Prior to training I have Fuel for Fire ," she says, which are protein smoothies in a squeezable pouch. Otherwise, Tia grabs a banana for energy during competition.
After workouts, she digs into leftovers from her lunch earlier in the day. She keeps a container in her gym bag just in case. "Ive put my body through a strenuous training session, and it will be looking for food to help with recovery," Tia says. "I dont have a huge meal but enough to provide the body with fuel it's looking for after the session."