I want to have more energy, build muscle, and increase my stamina. A nutritionist said to eat more snacks. [Video]

Gina, 40, submitted her eating routine to Insider’s Nutrition Clinic, where qualified dietitians and registered nutritionists offer advice on readers’ eating habits.

She told Business Insider she wants to have more energy, build muscle, and increase her cardio stamina.

Gina has a desk job but bikes to work three times a week, which is a 25-minute round trip. Three or four days a week, she goes for a 20 to 30-minute walk at lunchtime. Every week, she also runs two to four miles, does one lower body strength workout, and goes rock climbing for 60 to 90 minutes once or twice.

Registered nutritionist Charan Bijlani told BI that Gina is doing a great job keeping active around her desk job. However, adding more variety to her diet would help support her health, and she may benefit from eating more overall, Bijlani said.

Starting the day with protein helps build strength

For breakfast, Gina typically makes a smoothieconsisting of …