What [We] Ate Wednesday
Remember when I asked for some recipe ideas for a meat-eater that doesn’t like vegetables?
Well you were all awesome at giving me suggestions. I’ve made chickpea tacos, I’ve made tamale pie. Both pretty succesful. But do you know what I’m up against? I don’t think you do. Since it’s What I Ate Wednesday, let’s take a look at a day of eats for me vs. a day of eats for the veggie-hater.
Breakfast for me:
Apple + peanut butter (and a couple handfuls of Kellogg’s Fiber Plus Cinnamon Oat cereal)
I was out of yogurt, and since a friend was staying on our couch due to the power outage, I thought it would be rude to use my vitamix π Hence the unusual breakfast.
Breakfast for the Veggie-hater:
Nothing. (I don’t know how anyone can start their day without breakfast.)
Lunch for me:
Trader Joeβs spiced soybeans! Check out the nutritional facts (and be sure to double it, because seriously, who eats half a package?) Yes, thatβs 400 calories, 28 grams of protein and 24 grams of fiber.
I also had some soy crisps for a little afternoon snack. Oh and multiple cups of coffee.
Lunch for the veggie hater:
Nothing. Wait, what? I know. Don’t worry, he normally eats a Lunchable.
Later that day…
*Phone rings* I don’t answer, because I’m busy pole dancing.
*I call him back*
He complains that he’s starving because he hasn’t eaten all day. After a 15 minute discussion of what we could both eat, we decide he should just pick up some food for himself and bring it over, and I’ll eat my vegetables.
Dinner for me:
Salad topped with hummus and almonds (I later added some salsa) plus a baby sweet potato topped with almond butter. (If you’re dying for another picture of this, see Monday’s post.)
Dinner for the veggie-hater:
An entire pepperoni pizza + orange soda.
No breakfast and no lunch? No wonder he ate the entire pizza! Wow, you def have your work cut out for you!
hahaha that’s like me and my boyfriend! Some days he’ll give in and have a veggie meal with me other times he just wants some meat!
Good lordy. Sad, I actually think a lot of people live like this. It’s hard to help someone if they don’t want to be helped/changed though. Just walk the walk, maybe it’ll look so good that he’ll want to join you π
Wow. that’s rough. My parents don’t always make the best decisions as far as food goes, but if I make something they are willing to try it and usually enjoy it, and they really do try to make good decisions. I usually go with a quiche or a lasagna for veggie haters!
Just keep taking it slow. He sounds much like my husband when we first started dating! Now? Never skips a meal (including breakfast…which he always skipped), requests a salad with his lunch every day, gave up ALOT of junk, never drinks pop anymore…I couldn’t be prouder! how did I do it? slow influence…never forced, but I have to admit I did preach alot! I guess after 5 years, it’s finally paid off! People now ask HIM for nutrition advice!
Hahaha I’m so glad to hear there is hope!!! I’m also glad to hear someone else calls it “pop” π I’m from Ohio and that’s what I’ve always called it, but now that I live in VA, everyone calls it “soda” and laughs when I say “pop”
holy crap! no wonder he ate an entire pizza – he starved all day long!!
Ha love this! My boyfriend has introduced oats for his breakfast and now voluntarily puts greens on his plate..result!
Oh goodness. At least he ate *something* for dinner, right?! I’d be passed out by 11am if skipped breakfast! Oh men and their mysterious ways… :-p I think your idea of cooking bacon may be the perfect solution to the problem.
I’ve seen the spiced soybeans at TJ’s, but somehow they haven’t made it into my cart. Glad to know you give them a thumbs up! I’ll be sure to get them next time.
This post reminds me of my brother. yup this is what he does
This was too funny! Poor, hungry veggie-hater. π
Side note: sweet potatoes with nut butter are the BEST!
I’m literally addicted! I think I’ve had 3 in the past 5 days!