How Olympian Cat Osterman Eats To Stay In Elite Pitching Shape

Cat Osterman will head to her third Olympic Games with Team USA next summer in Tokyo. In order to prepare her body to face the world's most elite softball hitters at the 2020 Olympics, the 36-year-old pitcher sticks to a strict eating regimen that includes counting her macros and working with a sports dietician. She also manages to fit in some cheat meals and desserts on her journey to the Tokyo Olympics.
See below for a peek into Osterman's eating plan.
Breakfast
Osterman eats carb-heavy foods at the beginning of the day and incorporates proteins and fats into her diet later on.
A shake that includes protein, yogurt, orange juice, frozen fruit, avocado and spinach
or
A bowl of oatmeal, four eggs and a banana
Morning Snack
Osterman eats her morning snack after a workout.
A protein shake
or
A banana and half a bagel
Lunch
A turkey sandwich with some fruit
or
Chicken and brown rice with some fruit
Afternoon Snack
Osterman consumes carbs and fats for her afternoon snack.
A bagel with peanut butter
or
Avocado toast
Dinner
Osterman eats mostly proteins and vegetables for dinner.
Chicken with vegetables
or
Salmon with vegetables
Dessert
Osterman consumes a scoop and a half of whey protein before going to bed, in order to give her body more protein and help it recover. Once a week, she also has "real" dessert, since she admittedly has a bit of a sweet tooth.
Chocolate
or
Oreos (Osterman only likes regular or Double Stuf Oreos.)
Cheat Day
Osterman's cheat day usually involves only one cheat meal.
Breakfast tacos or a breakfast scramble
or
Dinner at a Mexican restaurant that includes chips, salsa and fajitas