The Buffy Diet

This is a diet of my own creation based off of my favourite TV show, Buffy The Vampire Slayer :) I know Buffy is a fictional character, but by trying to mimic the way she eats on the show, you could be rocking a slayer bod in no time :)

Buffy has a lot on her mind... college, friends, usually an intense relationship on the go, and of course her daily slaying duties. She doesn't seem to eat on a schedule, and the majority of her day is spent rushing around either attending class, studying, dealing with drama or chasing vamps through graveyards.

Breakfast: Buffy's an all-American kind of gal... which means breakfast choices like oatmeal, cereal with a banana, a bagel with PB, waffles or even pancakes. The trick is, she probably never finishes breakfast. She might get half way through a glass of OJ and a few bites of a bagel, then suddenly remember something she has to do and rush off. Tip: half of breakfast will suffice - after all, there are more important things to be doing than sitting around eating a bunch of carbs!

Snacking: Buffy doesn't really snack, but when she does, she goes for gum, an apple, or herbal tea during studying.

Lunch: On the show she seems to favour choices such as strawberry yogurt, soda, jell-o, muffins, sandwiches, coffee... things you can pick up on the go or at the cafeteria. Lunch is usually the longest meal of the day for Buffy. She finally takes a break from her hectic lifestyle and spends a half hour or so talking with her best friend, Willow.

After school training: At the end of her working day, Buffy usually blows off some steam by hitting the gym, kickboxing, doing crunches, and practicing her coordination skills. If you're lucky enough have a gym membership, try letting out some pent-up stress on the treadmill, or, even better, the punching bag. A gym/running buddy is even better! That way you can't slack :)

Buffy is also known to sip on a Snapple juice drink after training to rehydrate.

Dinner: By dinner time, Buffy's usually off dealing with some kind of family/friends/demon-related drama. But we do see her eat things like leftover pizza, handfuls of popcorn, and occasionally a home-cooked meal in the evenings. My guess is that she grabs whatever's on the go, because after dinner, follows...

Slayer duties: Here's the fun part of the plan. Buffy patrols every night, without exception. Obviously if you're a regular girl living in a regular neighbourhood, slaying vampires isn't exactly an option. But brisk evening walks in a safe area (and preferably with a friend!) are definitely on the menu. Walk with purpose, and keep your wits about you! If you can intersperse a few minutes of running every so often, even better. Buffy patrols are a bit like HIIT sessions - a bit of walking, running, jumping and everything in between.

During high school, Buffy enjoyed the occasional night at the Bronze, a music venue that played indie teen music and served drinks like cherry-and-cola. She'd blow off steam by dancing the night away, always loving being the centre of attention. At college, however, Buffy preferred a late-night mocha with Willow and Xander to the crazy party lifestyle.

Other: Buffy is also seen working part-time jobs like waitressing at a diner, and being a hamburger-tosser at a fast food joint. Waitressing in a restaurant or coffee shop is one of the best ways to fit exercise into your schedule: you're on your feet constantly, you usually have restricted access to food on shifts, and not to mention, running around waiting on tables makes you sweat like there's no tomorrow. In combination with patrolling, training, and a hectic school schedule, the pounds will drop off without you even noticing.

So there you have it - a full guide to getting a kick-ass bod like Buffy. It isn't a strict meal plan, so much as a way of eating and training that will keep you from getting bored and slipping up.

Peace, love and skinny
-Suki <3