What I [Snacked On] Wednesday
I haven’t been sticking to the Tone It Up meal plan very strictly, but one thing I did learn from the 7 day slim down was that I need more snacks during the day, rather than at night. (Contrary to what my mouth believes, I don’t actually need mounds of peanut butter at 11pm. Weird, I know.) So I’ve been eating snacks throughout the day, to prevent that “oh-my-gosh-I’m-starving” feeling by the time I sit down for a meal. It seems to be working quite well.
Breakfast
I’m still doing the 12 day Good Belly Challenge, so I kick my morning off with a shot of probiotics and a glass of water. Chased shortly after with a chocolate smoothie, with PB2 and a little coconut for fun.
Morning snack
Usually this is an apple, but yesterday it was a Kashi Go Lean bar, because that’s what I had in my bag. I also like to drink a giant glass of water with lemon slices. It tastes so refreshing.
Lunch
It’s slightly ridiculous how I can eat the same thing over and over and not get sick of it. I’ve been eating this salad since summer and I can’t stop. I’m obsessed. But the edamame and feta keep me full!
Seriously, can I just eat this forever?
Afternoon snack
Despite what it looks like from the day of eats, I generally try not to eat a lot of packaged food. But it was a busy day, so sometimes you gotta do it. I tried this new FiberPlus protein bar, and I was impressed.
It doesn’t win the award for fewest ingredients, but for 170 calories, 7g fiber and 10g protein, it’s not a bad snack. And the taste was amazing. Especially if you like peanuts.
Dinner
On my way over to a friends house, I stopped by Whole Foods, and filled up a couple of trays from the hot bar for us.
I tried a little of everything (except the chicken) and I really liked a lot of it. The wheat berry salad reminded me of the one from Ellwood Thompson and I loved the chickpeas, of course. We had leftovers because everything was super filling. I did snack on a few chocolate covered graham crackers later… but hey. Gotta end on something sweet, right?
What are you snacking on?
I was starting to eat lots of bars so I now make a big batch on a sunday that lasts for week, your smoothie looks so good!
I recognize that WF salad bar container. That is one of my favorite places to go for dinner. Yum!
I love the idea of wheat berry salad. Looks awesome. I’ve been snacking on alot of clementines lately – they are so good.
The Madison WFM is a but sub-par…your eats look delicious!
My body still thinks I need peanut butter at 11PM at night. I’ve been getting better about it but I swear it still calls my name every night before I go to bed. I know it’s the reasoning behind my occasional bedtime stomach ache. I only have this problem when I’ve over indulged on a bit too much peanut butter before bed….oops (apparently you aren’t supposed to eat protein or fat before bed.) I know what you mean about incorporating more snacks throughout the day though. I really think this would help me with my nighttime cravings! 🙂
Oh my gosh I have SO much trouble not eating peanut butter before bed, too!! haha
ooooo yummm! The salad and the hot bar boxes have my stomach growling right now!
I am SO guilty of the peanut butter-at-11PM-problem.
I should really do something about that.
Or not.
I want to bury my face in those Whole Foods trays. I literally HAVE to get the smallest little box when I go or else I would spend over $20 each time. As it is, I can cram a good $10-15 in even the little box if I’m not careful.
Um, I KNOW. I spent way too much money at the hot bar. hahaha oops
Yummy eats!
I’ve been loving almonds and fruit for a snack. I also love drinking buttermilk in between meals. So delicious!
i am doing the tone it up meal plan right now too but it is hard to follow every single day!!!! your salad and other eats look so yummy 🙂
I’m glad the snacks are working out for ya. I wouldn’t be sick of that salad yet either!