TLDR;
Hailey Gamba shares a "What I Eat in a Day" video, detailing her diet that helps her stay lean and maintain her weight after losing 36 lbs. She emphasises a whole food, plant-based approach, incorporating lots of veggies and fruits while occasionally including fish and dairy. Hailey practices intermittent fasting, eating between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and highlights the importance of drinking water in the morning.
- Focus on whole foods, plant-based diet with occasional fish and dairy.
- Intermittent fasting between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Emphasis on hydration and starting the day with water.
Introduction [0:28]
Hailey Gamba introduces a long-awaited "What I Eat in a Day" video, sharing the recipes and eating habits that help her stay lean and maintain her weight. She mentions that she has lost over 36 lbs and now focuses on maintaining her goal weight. Hailey emphasises that she eats foods that make her feel good, without adhering to specific labels like vegan or vegetarian, and highlights the importance of a whole food, plant-based diet in her journey.
Sponsor: Bottle Bottle [3:33]
Hailey introduces Bottle Bottle as a sponsor, praising their water bottles for helping her stay on top of her hydration goals. She highlights the aesthetic design, compatibility with most cup holders, and features like a handle and removable straw. The bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours, are easy to clean, and don't impart any unwanted taste to the water. Hailey shares that she has multiple bottles and plans to gift one to her mum, appreciating the brand's ergonomic design and ease of use. She provides a promo code and link in the description for viewers interested in purchasing a bottle.
First Meal: Chopped Veggies [6:16]
At 2:00 p.m., Hailey has her first meal of the day: chopped peppers and cucumbers with a side of blueberries and Trader Joe's goddess dressing. She emphasises the high volume of veggies helps her feel full and satisfied. She mentions that she has been eating this meal almost every day and posts it on her Instagram. Hailey stresses the importance of eating plenty of veggies to feel good and satiated, especially during intermittent fasting.
Second Meal: Citrus Fennel Salad [7:48]
Around 3:30 p.m., Hailey prepares a citrus fennel salad, which she has been making weekly. She uses blood oranges and regular oranges, slicing them to remove the skin and squeezing the peels for extra juice. She grates fennel, chops avocado and pistachios, and plates the salad. The dressing consists of HG olive oil, salt, and pepper. Hailey describes it as a delicious and refreshing salad, perfect after her veggie meal.
Third Meal: Tomato Soup [9:46]
Around 5:00 p.m., Hailey opts for warm tomato soup from Whole Foods. Despite having gut health issues, she finds this particular soup doesn't bother her stomach. She enjoys it almost every day and buys multiple containers at a time. She fills a bowl, adds fresh cracked pepper, and relaxes while eating it.
Fourth Meal: Cauliflower Steaks [10:39]
For dinner, Hailey makes cauliflower steaks, a dish inspired by True Food Kitchen's hesa cauliflower. She cuts half the cauliflower into steaks and the other half into smaller pieces. She seasons the steaks with parsley, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and air fries them at 375 for 15 minutes. For the dressing, she combines lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, and water. She tops the cauliflower with the dressing, chopped dates, and pistachios, serving it with 90-second brown rice.
Dessert: Frozen Kind Bar [13:21]
At 8:00 p.m., Hailey enjoys a Frozen Kind bar for dessert, satisfying her sweet tooth. She mentions she has been obsessed with these bars, buying them in every flavour weekly, and alternates between the mint and raspberry flavours. She finds that one bar completely satisfies her cravings for ice cream.
Outro [13:57]
Hailey expresses her love for cooking and creating beautiful plates, which makes healthy eating and staying lean enjoyable. She encourages viewers to try the recipes and join her on her health and wellness journey. She shares that eating this way has helped her lose weight, feel happier, and more clear-minded. She thanks her viewers and concludes the video.
