Fitness coach and dietary tracker Chloe Madeley has shared the meals she eats in a day to maintain a calorie deficit, revealing that she allows herself plenty of flexibility and still enjoys regular indulgent meals out.
The 38-year-old, daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, said she now eats three times a day, having previously eaten five smaller meals. She described her approach as 'never over restricting' and said she is not low-carb. She enjoys hearty dinners with her daughter Bodhi, such as spaghetti bolognese, and they also share a pizza or have pub food when eating out weekly.
In a detailed breakdown, Chloe explained that her morning routine, including supplements, is as much for her mental health as her physical health. She then eats mid-afternoon after a gym workout, choosing from a range of options. Dinner is her highest-calorie meal of the day, typically around 600-800 calories, and includes dishes like cream chicken and broccoli or tuna pasta with sweetcorn and spinach. This brings her daily total to roughly 1,400-1,600 calories, with 70-90g of protein, though she aims for at least 100g daily.
Chloe, who is 5.6ft tall, said these figures are appropriate for her when in a deficit, but stressed that individual needs vary depending on weight and activity levels. She advises having a loose daily structure with various options and 'wiggle room', noting that range targets are realistic and effective. 'If you don't have a loose plan and/or structure, flexible dieting won't work,' she added.
