I Ate Like Katie Ledecky For A Day And Here's How It Went

Tasty producer, Joelle (@joelleolol), is diving into a new daily routine trying to eat like Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky for 24 hours! Packed with lots of protein, fruits, and veggies, this is definitely a gold medal way to eat for a day.

Victoria Droese

Published on July 30, 2024

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Published on July 30, 2024

I set out to discover what fuels Olympians in their day-to-day lives, and answer some burning questions: do they eat like a ton of protein? Do they feast on superfoods? What is their secret sauce for being a "super human"?

After eating like Simone Biles for 24 hours, I decided to try eating like Katie Ledecky, seven-time Olympic gold medalists in swimming, and the most decorated female swimmer in history. Here's what Katie eats on an average day, according to her interview with Women's Health magazine:

Katie starts her day off strong with a bowl of oatmeal with peanut butter and banana. Sometimes she adds in other fruits like blueberries. This hearty breakfast of champions keeps her fueled for her morning of workouts and training!

A pink bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced bananas, nuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sits on a wooden table. A hand is slightly blurred in the background

Katie grew up drinking chocolate milk after her swim meets. As an adult, Katie opts for the next best thing: a chocolate protein shake.

A glass is being filled with a chocolate milkshake. The background shows almonds, chocolate, and a coconut half

Katie typically eats an early lunch after swimming that consist of toast with eggs and a veggie combination on top. The topping could consist of greens, avocado, or whatever she is feeling that day.

A piece of toast with avocado spread, topped with a sunny-side-up egg, drizzled with hot sauce, and sprinkled with black pepper

Granola FTW!! Katie is a huge granola fan, like myself, so her fav mid-day snack is a yogurt parfait with fruit, and lots of granola, of course.

A close-up of a parfait layered with yogurt, granola, sliced bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and honey drizzled on top

Katie switches it up for dinner, depending on how she is feeling that day. But her food groups consist of a good balance of protein, like steak, chicken or salmon, with a grain and lots of veggies.