Erin Lichy, a star on "The Real Housewives of New York City" (RHONY), has captured attention not only for her role on the show but also for her dedication to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This article delves into Erin Lichy's diet and exercise routine, drawing information from various sources to provide a comprehensive overview of how she manages to stay fit while juggling a demanding career, motherhood, and her entrepreneurial pursuits.
A Glimpse into Erin Lichy's Weekly Routine
Erin Lichy's weekly routine is a testament to her dedication to fitness, family, and a fulfilling lifestyle. As showcased in "RHONY Star Erin Lichy’s Weekly Routine To Stay Fit & Fuel Mom Life | Game Plan | Women’s Health,” Erin shares her #7DayGamePlan, which outlines her activities from Monday to Sunday, demonstrating how she stays on top of her fitness goals while enjoying her busy life. Her schedule is jam-packed but balanced, from starting her week with getting her kids ready for school and meditating, to fitting in workouts with her trainer, attending meetings, and spending quality time with her family.
Daily Breakdown
Monday
Mondays kick off with a busy morning routine of getting her kids ready for school and meditating. Erin knows exactly what snacks her kids like, but their preferences change from week to week. Currently, she’s packing Bissli, an Israeli snack that they all love, along with a sweet cookie and sometimes cut-up apples. Once her kids leave, Erin takes 10 minutes to meditate. She usually sits out on her terrace, enjoying a cup of coffee while zoning out. This simple routine helps her prepare for the week ahead. After her meditation session, Erin either has time to eat breakfast or has to grab something on the go. If she has a few extra minutes, she either has hard-boiled eggs or runs out with a cracker and a quick topping. But if she’s in a rush, which happens quite often, she simply grabs something and goes.
Erin dedicates her mornings to a 60-minute workout at Orange Theory. This workout consists of half the time on a treadmill and the other half focusing on strength training. It’s a varied and effective workout that helps her stay fit and energized. After her workout, she heads home to shower and get ready for her day. Once her day is set up, meaning her kids are in school, she’s worked out, showered, and gotten ready, Erin heads into the office. She goes through her to-do list for the week, which usually includes responding to clients, checking in on ongoing projects, and attending meetings. However, Mondays are particularly exciting for Erin because she also has meetings about her new spirit brand called Mezcalum.
On Mondays, all three of her kids have afterschool activities, which means they don’t come home until 5:00 PM.This allows Erin to have a full workday. When her kids arrive home, she preps dinner, trying to make a variety of foods to expand their palates. While they often want mac and cheese, Erin aims to add spice and flavor to their meals to introduce them to new tastes.
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Tuesday
Tuesdays are all about staying on track with fitness goals for Erin. After getting her kids out of the house and having her much-needed coffee, she works out with her trainer, Kelly Cole. Kelly has a fantastic app that Erin sometimes uses when she works out from home, but on Tuesdays, she comes to Erin’s building, and they work out in her gym. By the end of their intense workout session, Erin is usually exhausted but refreshed. She heads back upstairs to shower and get ready for her day.
After a rigorous workout, Erin likes to fuel herself with a big salad from Sweetgreen or a lentil soup. These options keep her full until dinnertime. Erin spends half of her day in the office on Tuesdays but tries not to schedule events or go out. However, sometimes exciting events pop up, and Erin finds herself attending them on Tuesday nights. But regardless of whether she goes out or not, Erin makes sure she gets enough rest. She aims to go to bed by nine and falls asleep by ten, although she gives herself some leeway on occasion, allowing herself to have a bit of fun and stay out until midnight on a school night.
Wednesday
Wednesdays are dedicated to work and spending quality time with her kids in the evening. Erin starts her day by indulging in her love for coffee. She uses a Nespresso ex DeLonghi machine to make a homemade cappuccino. Erin mixes various milks, such as half and half, whole milk, and hemp milk, to create a flavorful and less heavy coffee experience. If she’s in a hurry, Erin visits Blank Street, where she either enjoys a cold brew iced coffee or a cappuccino with whole milk.
On Wednesdays, Erin has someone who picks up her kids from school at three o’clock. They either head to the park or return home, giving Erin the opportunity to work until 5:00 or 6:00 PM. Once her kids are back home with their babysitter, Erin takes them out for a fun outing. Wednesdays are the designated night out for the family. They choose a new restaurant and try something new, expanding their culinary horizons together.
Thursday
Thursdays are another day dedicated to working out, this time with Erin’s trainer, David Sow. They have been working out together for about five years, and their sessions have become more than just exercise. They have built a strong friendship and use their workout time not only to stay fit but also to catch up with each other. They often go to Central Park, where David creates fun and challenging workouts for Erin. By the end of their session, Erin is drenched in sweat but filled with energy. She runs back home, makes herself a hearty breakfast, takes a shower, and heads out the door for work. The breakfast she eats sustains her until an afternoon snack before dinner.
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Thursdays are also the day Erin goes out for dinner. She loves trying new restaurants, and on this particular Thursday, she is excited to go to the Boulevard. Exploring the local dining scene is one of Erin’s favorite ways to unwind and treat herself after a productive day.
Friday
Fridays are truly jam-packed for Erin. She starts her day with a four-hour press day to handle interviews and promotional activities for her various projects. In addition to her work commitments, Erin hosts Shabbat dinner every Friday. This is a religious tradition for her, and she takes the time to prepare everything, sometimes even prepping on Thursday night. Erin neatly packs all the ingredients and assembles them in the morning. The chicken marinates for seven hours, perfectly cooking throughout the day.
Aside from her usual work and hosting Shabbat dinner, Fridays also give Erin the opportunity to shoot cocktail videos for her mezcal brand, Mezcalum. She believes in wellness and a balanced lifestyle, which is why she created this brand. Mezcalum embodies the spirit of Tulum, where indulging in a spirited evening is followed by yoga and healthy habits the next day. Erin ensures that her mezcal maintains purity, with no additives and being non-GMO. As a responsible mom, she no longer wakes up with hangovers but instead promotes a mindful approach to enjoying mezcal.
Saturday
Saturdays are all about family time for Erin. The weekdays are busy, so she and her family make the most of this day to relax and engage in fun activities together. They often indulge in playful games with their kids, and Erin jokes that it feels like playing whack-a-mole between her three children. Saturdays are also an opportunity for the family to venture out and explore. They might go to Governor’s Island or even travel out east when possible. However, if the weather isn’t ideal or they simply want to unwind, they enjoy a cozy day at home, cherishing their family time. Saturday nights are often spent hanging out with friends, allowing Erin and her husband to have a slightly later night.
Sunday
Sundays are meant for relaxation and enjoying time with friends or family. Erin and her husband often have lunch with their loved ones, savoring delicious food while catching up. Sometimes, they even invite friends over for brunch, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere at home. Sunday nights are reserved for watching their favorite TV show, “The Real Housewives of New York City” (RHONY). Erin has a ritual of watching it with her friend Brynn, creating a more enjoyable and entertaining experience.
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Erin's Approach to Fitness
Erin jets off to her Sag Harbor abode for the summer, which allows for a more consistent fitness routine. “I’m doing classes all the time,” Erin explains. She rotates between Barry’s Bootcamp, The Formula X Meredith (a combination of HIIT, Pilates, functional training, and barre), and running on the beach, which she says, “is great for when I want to clear my head.” Back in the city, sticking to a regimen of any kind is tricky for the realtor-designer-entrepreneur-reality star. “I try to fit it in at least five times a week, maybe four,” she says. “If I’m really busy, like when it’s New York Fashion Week, I’ll do a workout from home on YouTube.” With filming added to an already-jammed schedule of parenting and professional duties, Erin does her best to keep fitness in the mix. “It’s hard,” she admits. “I’ll be like, ‘I’m going to do this workout. If you want to do a scene, bring the girls,’” she says.
Cast members Sai De Silva and new “friend of” Rebecca Minkoff, have joined her for Pilates, while Ubah Hassan has gone toe-to-toe with Erin on the tennis court. She also enjoys private training and SLT classes. One thing she loves about New York is the movement. You’re always moving. She does walk a lot, but mostly, she goes between private training and Pilates. Lichy told Insider that her office is in Flatiron and there's an SLT a block away. Agents often come into her office and ask questions about renovations to help sell properties. She's either driving herself or her Tesla's driving her. Or she's in Ubers," she said. If she's still uptown, she'll stop by the D&D Building (which stands for design and decorating) on Third Avenue and check out some samples for clients.
During her pregnancy, Erin maintained her lifestyle from before much more. She’s been working the same way, on the same sort of workout routine. She’s been doing Barry’s LIFT, not running, but weight training. Generally, she’s been going to the gym. Just weight training has been really good.
For Erin, fitness is not just about physical health; it's also a way to clear her head and manage stress.
Erin's Dietary Preferences
When it comes to eating, Erin prefers a healthy mix. “I eat a lot of protein, I have a lot of veggies and fruit and I love to incorporate a salad most days, but if I’m craving something, I won’t stop myself from having it. Last night, I was at Zero Bond and I had steak frites and pasta and a bunch of apps.” On non-filming nights, Erin does the cooking herself, using the tried-and-true approach of sneaking veggies into kid-friendly food, like blending beets and ricotta cheese together and calling it “Barbie pasta sauce.” Lichy said. "My kids love broccoli right now,"
When the Real Housewives of New York is in production, Erin leans more on outside help. “We don’t really order in that much, but every so often, we’ll get my favorite sushi. And my nanny’s an incredible cook. So I’ll teach her my dishes and she’ll know exactly how to do them.”
Erin is also conscious of where her food comes from. “If I’m in New York, I want to eat what’s from the soil here. I don’t want it shipped in, so I try to shop small,” Erin, 37, tells Women’s Health. “The butcher I use, everything is from the Hudson Valley. I love going to the Union Square farmers market and getting fresh food. When I’m in the Hamptons, I’m at the farmer’s market almost every single day.”
She also doesn’t shy away from a good cocktail. Part of Erin’s routine includes an adult beverage on a night out or while relaxing at home. She was a tequila drinker before switching to mezcal, since only mezcal is generally 100 percent agave (while tequila can contain other additives like coloring and syrup). "I always liked tequila, but once I got educated about the difference, I realized mezcal’s a step up,” she says. She loves it clean with minimal ingredients, so she’ll drink it with a little fresh grapefruit or no-sugar mixers,” she says. “The important thing is preserving its natural flavor and not drowning it in sugar.”
During her pregnancy, Erin has a lot of protein. She loves cereal when she’s pregnant. It’s an addiction. It’s crazy. And yogurt.
Balancing Act: Family, Career, and Fitness
Erin’s weekly routine is a testament to her dedication to fitness, family, and a fulfilling lifestyle. She manages to balance her busy schedule with self-care, quality time with her children, and pursuing her passions. Spending time with her kids keeps her grounded. During especially difficult moments, Erin spends time with her children, an experience she calls “grounding.” She also meditates, although it’s “not always easy.”
Erin emphasizes the importance of organization and asking for help to manage her many responsibilities. She also finds that taking quick vacations to disconnect and be in nature helps her clear her mind.
Beauty and Skincare Routine
Erin Lichy's beauty philosophy revolves around the idea that "less is more." She prefers a natural look and prioritizes clean products. She never put on foundation and always left the house with some concealer blush and mascara. It always stuck with me that over using makeup can sometimes have the opposite effect. She’s also super health conscious and always said you are what you eat.
Her skincare routine includes using Akar cleanser, which is gentle and gets all the makeup off, followed by Dr. Bronner’s bar soap. She also uses Vintner’s Daughter face oil.
When it comes to wellness, Erin loves acupuncture and green juice. She also believes in alternative medicine.