I'm A Dietitian & Here's Everything I Ate To Fuel For Eras Tour

With a set list spanning 44 songs over three-plus hours, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour could be deemed an endurance event. And while her physical feat for each performance is unmatched (especially given that this is at least a twice-weekly occurrence for her), as a spectator I wanted to make sure I was fully equipped to get the most out of the historic event too. And since I'm a dietitian, that meant optimizing my food, water, and caffeine intake.

My goal in attending one of her Denver shows this July was to feel energized and alert—not famished or bloated—so I could sing and dance to all of Taylor's hits and be present in the moment. 

Right before breakfast, I kept my usual routine of heading for a quick walk. Getting morning sunshine always helps me immediately ditch any post-slumber grogginess and set my circadian clock on the right track for the day. 

After the walk, I rehydrated with a glass of water and sat down for breakfast at around 8:30 a.m. with coffee and a yogurt bowl (full recipe below).

This is my favorite breakfast because it packs in a sneaky amount of protein (over 20 grams from the yogurt and seeds!) and is a good source of fiber (thanks to the oats and peaches). Both are very satiating, and I know this is a meal that will tide me over for hours.

I kept lunch pretty simple as well. As I did with breakfast, I chose a meal with a good balance of protein and fiber that I know to be easy on my stomach: avocado toast with eggs. 

So instead, I opted to take my favorite supplement—focus+—a little later in the day. 

focus+ delivers instant and sustained whole-body energy in just one capsule. It provides 150 milligrams of plant-sourced caffeine that comes without a crash. I also appreciate how it's paired with guarana (a superfruit that's known to elevate energy and mood) and L-theanine (which almost softens the edges of caffeine to keep you both relaxed and alert).*

I usually take focus+ midmorning to help me combat mental fatigue and the afternoon slump for work, but for the Eras Tour, I chose to take it around 3 p.m. for lasting energy later in the day.* 

Because of the time of the concert, there was no way to avoid eating at the venue. I grabbed a small slice of pizza and bought a big water bottle for hydration. 

Eating nutritionally dense meals and taking focus+ before the Eras Tour wholly supported my mood, energy, and clarity through the entirety of the concert.*