What I Eat in a Day to Keep a Flat Tummy & ABS // Stay Lean + Healthy at 60!

Hi there! Thanks for joining me for a full day of my typical diet! I don't track calories or macros, rather, I keep a close eye on balance. I watch out for a good combo of lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats. Watch out for portion sizes - be reasonable! I've provided a ROUGH estimate of calories if you find that helpful.
OATMEAL (approx 350-380 cals)
1/3 cup or 28g quick cooking oats
1 cup or 240 ml water
1/2 tbsp or 4g chia seeds
good sprinkle of ground flax seeds
cinnamon to taste
ground ginger to taste
1 cup or 200g berries or other fruit
few chopped up nuts of choice
Note: I know this is more water than called for. Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes and then add seeds, cinnamon and ginger. Stir and it will thicken while you get your berries ready.
LUNCH WRAP (my wrap as shown is approx 320-350 cals)
1 "Protein Up" by Flatout (120 calories per 57g flatbread & 10g protein)
Add choice of lean fillings & nice mustard or low call sauce (WATCH OUT for crazy calories in sauces!!!)
POT BARLEY "RISOTTO" (approx 650-850 cals)
Note: I am using "pot" barley, not "pearl" barley. It takes longer to cook but keeps its shape much better and has more fiber and protein. Barley is much more forgiving than traditional Arborio rice. So relax, it'll turn out great!
Ingredients (Serves approx 4)
1 cup or 200g pot barley
splash of olive oil
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped (or to taste)
few mushrooms sliced (if desired)
few stalks of asparagus washed and large chop (or handful of frozen peas)
raw shrimps - thawed and peeled - 4-5 per person depending on size
1/2 cup or 120ml white wine (optional - can sub 2 tbsp/30 ml sherry vinegar, white wine vinegar, or tarragon vinegar)
approx 2-3 cups (500-700ml) chicken stock
grated lemon zest (if you're feeling boujee)
1/4 cup or 65g grated parmesan cheese
chopped parsley to serve
Pot Barley Risotto Directions
1. You must rinse the barley SEVERAL times in cool water. You will see that it becomes less cloudy.
2. Cover barley with 2in (5cm) cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Drain the barley. (At this point you can leave the barley and cook the risotto whenever you're ready)
4. Pour a little olive oil in a large saute pan and heat.
5. Add onions and chopped garlic and cook on medium until softened.
6. Add the par cooked barley and coat with onions.
7. Add wine (if using) or vinegar (if using) and allow this to be absorbed into barley.
8. Heat broth in a large measuring cup and begin adding to the barley about 1/2 a cup at a time. Stir and allow to absorb. (It won't absorb fully - its OK).
9. Continue adding the stock until you get close to a nice al dente texture.
10. Add mushrooms, asparagus and shrimp to the pan. Cook until shrimp turns pink.
11. Add parmesan cheese.
12. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated lemon zest if desired.
CALORIE GUESTIMATE OF MY DAY
-Oatmeal (350-380 cals)
-Wrap (320-350 cals)
-Snack (200-230 cals)
-Shrimp/barley risotto & green salad (650-850 cals)
TOTAL = 1570 - 1810 cals

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Mama Tenny...LOVE full day of eating videos! Thanks for doing this! As a 40-something woman, it is GREAT to see someone over 30 on KZbin talking about common sense health and fitness. Keep it up! 🙌

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much Melissa, happy that you’re here with me!

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So true!

[@MorganRWest]

Wow, I have a great deal of respect for her. I once thought that she had a negative view on eating and perhaps even under ate, but seeing this is extremely exciting and brilliant. She has a WONDERFUL balance of health and delight in her lifestyle. All I can say is WOW, good for her!!!! She is absolutely KILLING IT!!!

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Thank you Morgan for such kind words! I really appreciate you watching 🥰

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yesss Mama Tenny finally a women who's being doing this for a long time and has an amazing physic here to inspire us all to believing that we can accomplish it all with hard work no matter our age!

[@miriamzahed9360]

Finally a KZbin that just eats normally and follows the common sense healthy diet of just whole foods, no need to obsess over the macros and calories, when you eat like that you tend to not overeat. This is what I do too, although I adopt a more plant based approach, really enjoyed this video!

[@MamaTenny]

Appreciate your comment and you watching Miriam!! 😘

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“Whenever there’s a chance to be bougie, take it!”--I need this on a T-shirt! So great to see funny, fit, charming women over 40 on KZbin (as a woman over 40 myself). Also, Mama Tenny is to popcorn what Will is to donuts, lol!

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Compared to me, mama tenny does have a small appetite, but she is a small, older woman, so that makes sense. I like her choices of mostly simple, easy to prep foods that seem to cover all of her nutritional needs.

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You can add veggie sides if you're bigger & need more calories.

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Yesss I love the Tenny team! This is my preferred lifestyle. Don't hyperfocus on macros but rather focus on whole foods, good ingredients, and naturally you end up eating low cal and ultra healthy!

[@MommyBee1589]

“Whenever there’s a chance to be bougie, take it!” 😁🤩 my sentiments exactly! Lol loved the video looking forward to trying these!

[@MamaTenny]

😂🤣 thank you!

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Hahaha, I’ll try Mona! Glad you’re here for it!😍

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I’m so glad I found your channel!! I love how authentic you are! I know I can trust your meals. Thank you for sharing!

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I’ve been loving Will’s content for a long time now and was so excited to see your channel. Looking forward to watching more of these 🥰

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please do more of these! loved the simplicity and real talk

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Finally you have your channel! Love it! I love you! You are an inspiration

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Just found this and subscribed! Love the Tenny team and the focus of this channel for the ladies. I was also surprised when cooking for Will's dad, Greg Doucette, that he liked Risotto. Never saw that on his channel but you learn something new every day.

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Omg yes! I was waiting for you to make your own channel! I absolutely love and adore you ❤️

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Subscribed! My favorite part of your son's channel is the recipes I can incorporate into my diet so this is PERFECT 🥰

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I love it! Thank you so much for giving us your meal ideas! 🥰🥰 have been wondering how you eat every time I see you on Will’s videos. Such a role model for all women. 🤩🤩

[@sonja4164]

Ground ginger in oatmeal is *SO* good.

[@marymoran1656]

The wrap and risotto looked fab. Looking forward to more blog’s ☺️

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Mama Tenny is here for us and I’m loving every minute of it 😁❤️

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Mama Tenny! I was laughing throughout the video, the savage yet respectful delivery is so good. You're a queen! Please keep your videos coming!

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Love to see this! Inspiring a 30 year old to get better with their health!

[@punkyjacob6763]

I love getting creative in the kitchen. I was forced to do so when I was diagnosed with liver disease and given 3 months to live...12 yrs ago! I've had to re-learn how to eat and what to eat on a diet conducive to what my liver can stand. It's been an interesting road but creativity cooking has helped me to be able to eat foods that are not bland, and not to have to eat the same thing all the time. Exercise has also enabled my health for this long. I fully believe that changing one's lifestyle (how ya eat and exercise) can impact long life. Loving your videos Mama T.!!

[@adeletrimble4046]

I cook like you Nancy. Healthy with lots of flavor! Loved this. ❤

[@bonitaamorim2984]

Looks amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to write the recipe out for us...xo

[@kristynasun9828]

Amazing! Keep the recipes coming!!!!

[@avarielavariel1632]

I arrived here because of Will. I am 40, mother of 2 teenage kids and you are quickly already one of my fav youtuber! Love and enjoy what I am seeing in your channel so far!

[@christinaMattsson]

I also eat wraps almost every lunch. Easy, healthy ans soo good!

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

And this is why kids should be taught to cook properly. Great video Mrs T!

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So glad you've made a channel! Even happier I only just discovered this and now I have some videos to binge. I'd love to hear if there were ever any "diet" fads or traps you fell into and how they impacted your life (if there were any)

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I’m a 45 year old health coach who found you on Will’s channel. You’re amazing. Glad to follow you!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Kim, so happy you’re here!

[@p288212]

Outstanding video Mama Tenny - the barley recipe is a keeper!!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you John, so appreciate the comment! 😘

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Mama Tenny, I love these full day of eating videos! I especially appreciate the actual cooking + cooking tips you gave for the dinner. Please do more of this! Thank you!!!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, appreciate your kind comment!❤️

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i love this so much!! and i snack on dry cereal as “chips” too, i’ve been wondering why this wasn’t more common, such a life hack 😝 thanks for sharing your WIAD mama tenny, it’s teaching me so much! xx

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That dinner looks absolutely amazing! I'm going to try that out soon. So glad I found your channel!

[@MamaTenny]

I’m so glad you found me too! Thanks Ali!❤️

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Subscribed! Love that you decided to start your own channel as I have enjoyed seeing you feature in Will’s videos. Love the Tenny family, you are all so entertaining.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@sly9214]

please more full day of eating, I have new ideas for my lunch at work now. Keep up the good videos!

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I’m a 27 year old woman and you are an inspiration to me!

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I love this mama tenny! I definitely got to try YOUR recipes too; thanks for sharing 😍🙏♥️♥️

[@MamaTenny]

Yay! Thanks Boo! I am definitely not a baker, way too exacting for me. I’m more of the throw some of this in and then add more of that, if you like it 😂 Though, I have to say that I did a better job baking your protein bread in my other video than Will did when he made it in his! 🤣🍞👩🏼‍🍳

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I really love these type of videos from you!

[@coffofcuppe]

Hi Mama Tenny, Thanks for the ideas. We enjoy barley and nice to see new ideas. I love your videos. Have a nice weekend. ❤❤

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate your lovely comment and great to have you here watching! 😘

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Thank you. You look absolutely amazing, and so healthy !!!!!!!!

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Very good videos. As a ‘senior’ it’s helpful to have your suggestions

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Janet, happy to have you here with me!

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You make me excited to get older, like you actually care about your health and feeling good, you're active and it's inspiring and motivating and you look beautiful and graceful doing it 🌸

[@MamaTenny]

What a lovely comment, thank you so very much!💕

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This was very fun to watch, informative yet entertaining, shocked I just found your channel having been subscribed to Will for so long! At least I have some good stuff to watch 😊

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Soooo happy you found me Mia and joined the party!! 🥳

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Thai was awesome! Please more full day of eating. Never thought of adding Greek to yogurt to my oatmeal. Will try 🤍

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and that's healthy discipline, thank you very much for this video!

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I’ve been following your son for a while. It’s nice to see you have your own channel now! Yes teatime!!! I need it too.

[@MamaTenny]

Always want my tea time! I don’t drink coffee, (well the occasional cappuccino when out) just your typical tea granny 🫖☕️👵🏼

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This motivates me so much! Your honestly so inspirational

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Awesome job mama Tennyson!!

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Hi Mama Tenny, What an enjoyable video! I have watched Will for a long time but didn't know you had a channel. Thank you, KZbin, for popping this up. Quite interesting! Have a great week. 🌺

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Barb, so happy you found me! You haven’t missed too much, just started the channel a few weeks ago and glad to have you here with me 😘

[@blanchetv]

I can see where Will gets his awesome sense of humor. 😂 thanks for sharing your favs! Need to find those protein wraps and that barley dish was gorgeous 👍

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Blanche! And can’t wait to get your cookbook so I can try out some of your recipes 👩🏼‍🍳

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Yay...momma is in thr house!

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Hi, I just saw this video & then your 1st video. I really like what I've seen so far. I liked & SUBSCRIBED! 🙂

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Tina!!! So happy to have you here 😘

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I have the Magic Spoon fruity and love it!

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Love that Tunisian olive oil 🫒 🔝 can’t wait for more videos from mama Tennyson 🙌🏼

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Awesome video! Killing it! 💯

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Dear Nancy, you seem to be a natural presenter. It's very enjoyable to watch you! Best wishes from Germany :)

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, it means a lot! 🇩🇪

[@gabcot926]

YES ! The ProteinUp wraps ! I was hoping to see them appear on Will's channel, but obviously the better channel featured them ;) Excellent video again, you don't miss !

[@MamaTenny]

You’re a sweetie, thank you! Those wraps are a game changer! 😍

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Wow how am I just now finding out you have a KZbin channel!!! Thanks for all the advice mama Tenny 💖💖💖

[@MamaTenny]

No worries Diana, I just started it 3 weeks ago, so you’re right here at the beginning! Thanks for finding me!

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I’m obsessed 😍 I Keep it coming

[@rainydaysewing1166]

That barley risotto looks awesome and I am going to have to try it.

[@MamaTenny]

Please do, and let me know! 👩🏼‍🍳

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New subscriber! Loved this vid and the tips! All your meals looked pretty tasty!

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I could not love this more! Whenever you got a chance to be bougie - take it … Quotes to live by 🎉🎉

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Great video Mama Tenny.

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That dinner looks amazing!

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Mama Tenny 🤩🤩🤩 I have been waiting for this moment since seeing you on Will's channel. Loving this simple, no nonsense approach... I am here for it.

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You look amazing and nowhere near 60. You're such an inspiration!

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Currently watching the back to back adds to support you! And I don't watch them for will 😅 All the best and luck for you channel ☘️

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😂🤣😂🤣 Thank you so much for that! Please don’t torture yourself just yet, it seems I need several thousand hours of watch time before I’ll be eligible for ad revenue. Thank you for your good wishes! ☺️

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Thank you for sharing mama tenny! Your discipline and health conscious efforts are admirable!

[@tinhi1]

I'm so excited as I'm doing something right! We eat literally the same breakfast minus the ginger!!!

[@MamaTenny]

Awesome!! Can’t go wrong with that one! 😋

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[@MamaTenny]

Yay! Thanks Samantha! A new one coming tomorrow 😘

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[@caylieann1994]

That barley dinner looked SO good!! I’m gonna make that for dinner tonight :)

[@fitnessbabe7958]

I love your kitchen. Even though I’m allergic to Oatmeal, grains and Peanut Butter, I’ll still subscribe because I find this interesting. I am a Pescatarian.

[@trishthorne9044]

Mr breakfast is exactly the same…even down to the quantity of oats and water! But……I do put in spinach. Hubby thinks I’m nuts, but you can’t taste it and if you have an opportunity to add greens then take it. Oh….I also add in protein powder and collagen, I run and I’m 57 so protein to me is very important. Loving your videos x

[@MamaTenny]

Don’t the hubbies always think we’re nuts?😂 I’m going to try the spinach, thanks Trish!

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I love your videos keep it up!!

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So happy you've launched your channel, at last ! As a 28 years old my goal is to make my 60's like you. You are such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ looking up to you mama !

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you!!! Love having you here 🥰

[@jent8426]

Thanks for this! I love ginger. That is happening in my next bowl of oatmeal. I like to throw the pb2 in there because peanut butter is my first love, but gingerbread flavor is a close 2nd. Maybe I’ll get wild and throw in some cloves?!?! *sings Living on the Edge*

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You are such an inspiration!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Valerie 😘

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Love the video! Thanks!

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I'd love to see a Q&A 🙌

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Hi Mama Tenny you are a remarkable lady and I am a huge fan of yours and Will's! I love how healthy and sane your approach to food is I am learning so much from watching your videos. Just a thought since you and Will are both in such great shape you guys should do a bodybuilding show together. You would be perfect for the masters Bikini or sports model and Will would be perfect for Classic Physique. Keep up the great content!

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No way Mama Tenny has a channel! Never subscribed to a channel so fast!🤍

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How do you keep your skin useful and beautiful? I'm 39 years old but I look so older from years of struggling with acne putting 10 different products on my skin to get rid of it, and not wearing sunscreen for many years, and when I was battling with acne I didn't moisturize, so now I'm trying to repair my skin, your skin is very beautiful ❤️

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Wow, the spice quantity in her oatmeal! Explosive!🎉

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Hi love u and your family keep up the awesome videos

[@MamaTenny]

Really appreciate that, thank you!

[@roger12393]

You should try eating steel cut oats. They are much healthier than quick cooking oats. Loved this video!

[@MamaTenny]

I know Linda and I do love them! Just wish they were a little “quicker”. I’ve just done a video on the Glycemic Index and again the steel cut oats are the way to go. ❤️

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That risotto looks so yummy 😋

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