We may like to stuff our faces with stacks of fluffy pancakes or slurp down a huge bowl of congee, but have you ever wondered what fitness coaches eat for their first meal of the day? We spoke to the BASE team to gain insights into what goes into their breakfast bowls and their top tips for eating healthy.
KATE TELGE
Fitness coach
Kate is a fitness and nutrition coach at BASE. She has helped a wide range of clients look and feel their best through simple dietary changes and effective exercise programmes. Ideal breakfast at home: My ideal high-energy breakfast is two eggs, salmon and a veggie frittata topped with avocado, sea salt and lemon on whole wheat toast.
Breakfast on the run: For a quick breakfast, I'd go for a variety of cut up fruit with natural Greek yogurt, chia seeds and shredded coconut. The more colours in your bowl, the better! Cut the fruit ahead of time to save time in the morning.
Healthy eating tips: Try to eat a wide variety of whole, natural foods as often as possible and listen to your hunger cues!
TAYME THAPTHIMTHONG
Fitness coach
Tayme was born and raised in London. Having trained with the British Royal Marines, he thrives in the outdoors. Tayme describes his preferred training style as a mix of martial arts and bodyweight exercises.
Ideal breakfast at home: I like an easy-to-make breakfast, so scrambled eggs on whole wheat toast with a side of fresh papaya or watermelon. Washing it down with a glass of milk works perfectly.
Breakfast on the run: I'll throw in two scoops of Raw plant protein, one Weetabix bar, half a banana and one spoonful of peanut butter -- chuck it all in a blender with low fat milk and ice.
Healthy eating tips: I never really count the calories that I take in, I just make sure that within each day I get a sufficient amount of protein, vitamins and minerals in my diet. If I have eaten a lot at night -- especially if it's unhealthy -- the next morning I skip breakfast and fast until eating a healthy lunch.
SHA SHULOPAS
Fitness coach
Sha is an accomplished 400m track athlete at national level. She has been running competitively for 10 years and has a true passion for helping people of all ability levels to reach their fitness goals.
Ideal breakfast at home: Eggs are nutritional powerhouses, so for me an omelette with tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, cheddar cheese, bell peppers and rocket salad on the side does the trick.
Breakfast on the run: If I'm in a hurry, quick but nutritious is key. Greek yoghurt, red dragon fruit, shredded cacao and oats can be mixed together quickly and tastes great.
Healthy eating tips: I recommend keeping a supply of healthy snacks in your bag to combat cravings. As a guideline, you can't go far wrong if you fill your food will real unpackaged food like vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish and limit processed foods.
JACK THOMAS
Founder
Jack is a Bangkok-based Brit and the founder of BASE. He would be happy to live on a diet consisting solely of coconut-based produce.
Ideal breakfast at home: If times allows, I add a splash of coconut oil to the pan and cook up a 3 egg omelette with a sliced avocado. Easy, tasty and packed full of protein and healthy fats.
Breakfast on the run: If I have an early start, I'll catch my local fruit man slicing up mangos and dragon fruit for a healthy fast-food fix.
Healthy eating tips: I stick solidly to the 80/20 rule -- eat super clean most of the time and then relax for the rest. If you get this balance right then you can still hit all your fitness goals while still enjoying your food and eating socially.
BASE is located in Noble Remix, Sukhumvit Soi 36. For more information, visit www.basebangkok.com.
