Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou knows a thing or two about being time-poor and keeping in shape.
The 41-year-old maintains a hectic schedule playing Leah Patterson on Aussie soap Home and Away, while also being single mother to son, Johnas Xipolitas, 5.
Her day on a plate, however, reads like a nutritionist’s dream, with a wide range of healthy nutrients spread across main meals and snacks – and cheat days that can include champagne and cake.
In balance: Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou (pictured), 41, maintains a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise while being single mother to son, Johnas Xipolitas, 5
Speaking to Who magazine recently, Ada said she allows herself ‘a couple of cheat days. The last thing I would want to do is have a cheat day and feel bad about it.’
One of those cheat days included a few glasses of champagne and a piece of cake for her recent 41-st birthday.
‘It’s OK to cheat, just be really strict the rest of the time,’ the actress said.
Hands-on diet: Ada’s day on a plate boasts a wide range of healthy nutrients spread across main meals and snacks – and cheat days that can include champagne and cake
Dynamic duo: The 41-year-old maintains a hectic schedule while being single mother to son, Johnas Xipolitas (pictured), 5
The actress, who is dating millionaire businessman Adam Rigby, typically starts the day with an omelette with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms, with a black coffee.
A morning snack of cottage cheese and tuna, or half a protein bar, a handful of almonds and a piece of fruit keeps her metabolism going and hunger pangs at bay.
Her go-to lunch is a salad with tuna or chicken for protein, followed by a three-quarter coffee with milk.
Mindset: ‘It’s OK to cheat, just be really strict the rest of the time,’ the actress said
Loved up: Ada is dating millionaire businessman Adam Rigby (pictured)
A healthy afternoon snack staves off the 3pm slump and typically consists of a slice of ham with a couple of boiled eggs or a slice of cheese.
Dinner is built around protein – from either fillet steak, grilled chicken or grilled fish – with green leafy vegetables or salad.
Her after-dinner treat is a soothing cup of chamomile tea spiced with cinnamon, and a piece of dark chocolate with chilli on occasion.
Focused on health, career and motherhood: The actress (left), on set for Home and Away at Palm beach, Sydney
According to Who, Ada’s training regimen includes planks, side planks and V holds – a combination of sit-up and plank.