Here’s What Model Olivia Culpo Eats in a Day to Stay Fit: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Usually Not So Strict

“To be honest with you, on a day-to-day basis, I like to stick by the 80/20 rule which would be 80 percent of the time I’m good, 20 percent I indulge,” she explained via YouTube, noting that the meals she was showing were specifically for when she has a “bikini shoot” coming up.

All About Balance

“I really try to eat in moderation and I don’t like to deprive myself,” the model said. “So, if I want to have ice cream, I will have ice cream. I won’t have a whole sundae, and I won’t eat until the point I feel sick. I’ll eat to the point that I feel happy.”

Let’s Dive In

So, how does the starlet get swimsuit ready? She eats regularly throughout the day and incorporates lots of protein and fiber into each meal. The diet plan consists of eating five meals a day: Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner. Give yourself three hours between each meal.

The Real Hard Part

“A big part of this diet that’s very, very important and crucial and very annoying is that you cannot have any alcohol. No wine. None,” Olivia divulged about her diet when she’s buckling down. “It’s basically sugar. It completely counteracts the entire metabolic system you’re trying to create in your body.”

In Summary

Like a lot of popular diets these days, the point is to keep your carb count in control while stocking your body up on protein and fiber. “The keys are high protein, low carbs, no sugar, no alcohol, high fiber,” the brunette beauty acknowledged.

One of Her Faves

Olivia is a believer in breakfast. She keeps her meal simple: four egg whites, three to four pieces of turkey bacon, half an avocado and a serving of GG crackers. Besides being super easy to throw together in a few minutes, it’s also satisfying.

Instead of a bagel, the model loves substituting GG crackers that are chock full of fiber. Olivia affirmed, “Fiber is important because it’s helpful for your digestive system.”

Get Started on a High Note

While some days you may roll out of bed and run out the door, trying to get breakfast in will have big benefits. “If you’re having a healthy, nutrient-dense breakfast, it’s really going to help kickstart your metabolism,” the Sports Illustrated model pointed out.

A Small Note

One of the things that makes this diet successful for toning up is that it’s paired without a workout regime. She encouraged viewers to hit the gym for cardio and resistance training. “That will be the perfect marriage for the perfect results,” she noted.

Next Up …

Three hours later it’s snack time! She usually keeps it super simple and munches on a quarter-cup of mixed nuts. Measuring does matter here because nuts can be very high in calories and fat. A little goes a long way.

Lunch Time

It doesn’t get much simpler than lunch for Olivia — the whole dish is put together with just a few sheet pans. The cello player likes to enjoy a nice bowl of chicken and veggies for her midday meal.

She cubed up one to two pounds of chicken breasts seasoned with cajun spice along with broccolini, brussels sprouts and a sweet potato. She simply placed everything on a baking sheet and drizzled it with olive oil before baking at 425 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

Hot, Fresh and Delish

She put everything together on a bed of steamed spinach, but the starlet noted that quinoa or brown rice works great too. The best part of this recipe is that there’s enough food to make a few meals out of it.

Super Easy and Quick Snack

As for her next snack, the starlet doesn’t put too much thought into it. She grabbed a green apple and called it a day.

Do You See a Pattern?

The fifth meal of the day is salmon with veggies and quinoa. Basically, all the meals have a protein and veggie component so keep that in mind with any variations you add.

She combined butter, garlic, honey, water, soy sauce and lemon for a truly delectable salmon sauce. Each fillet was about half of a pound per serving. Add your favorite vegetable on the side with a small scoop of quinoa and you’re good to go.