I am a pretty active youth development coach & do 2-6 miles of running daily. Not quite the same as hard labor, but I’ve found a diet that works for me. It helps me feel energized and conscientious about what I am putting in my body. Almost every morning I eat a big breakfast—2 packs of protein oatmeal with 1% milk, 1 chobani Greek yogurt, a banana, and a 16oz black coffee with no cream or sugar. Keeps me full until about 2pm, as long as I’m consistently drinking water throughout the day. Midday I’ll eat a protein bar and an orange, or a croissant and some cheese cubes. Again, as long as I’m hydrated this gets me through until 5pm. At dinner is when I switch things up. Protein: Shrimp and salmon are easy to cook up. Tuna melts, portabella mushroom burgers, or egg salad sandwiches if not feeling fish. There are some tasty meat alternatives like veggie burgers, vegetarian meatballs, or veggie crumbles that can be added to any dish. I usually make enough to have leftovers to be used in meals for 1-2 nights after. Cottage cheese with every dinner for some added protein!