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 made edamame for my salads all week… I think it’s one of the factors that makes my daily salad seem not so boring. I eat that stuff like candy…
I seriously can’t get enough Balsamic either! I LOVE it! I am working on a post for today and have some Lentil Sprout Ideas and a massive salad from last night, too! Yesterday I posted two meals as you can see from my link following this post. I LOVE your pics and your food projects! Might have to steal a few ideas 🙂
Oh I can’t wait to hear your lentil ideas!!
Your hot bar dinners look amazing! I could go there every single day:)
Feta cheese makes everything taste better! Truth.
Seriously, it totally does!
Lots of yummy eats! Snacks really work for some people…and if it works go with it! 🙂 I really wish we had Whole Foods in Ireland!!!
Ohhh what I would do for some Whole Foods Salad bar right now :-)! Lately my favorite snack has been yogurt with applesauce & almonds…I say lately but it’s been that for the past few months- I just can’t get enough of it :)!
I’m not big on bars either. I found some lately called The Good Bean that are made with chickpeas and pretty wholesome!
PS- wheatberry salad is my fav!!
Oh I’ve tried their snack packs and they were so good! I’d get them all the time if they were cheaper!
Yum. Totally jealous of your Whole Foods spread. Unlike you, that chicken is calling my name! Haha 🙂
And those salads that you got sound amazing!
Mmmh, looks like a tasty day to me! While I’m not usually a salad person I understand you repeating yours – the combination sounds really good. Yes to ending your day on something sweet, too. I’ve gotten so used to my squares of dark chocolate at night.
I’m curious about the Good Belly Challenge: Are you feeling a difference already?
My favourite snacks are yoghurt mixed with coconut flour, fruit and almond butter.
I haven’t noticed a huge difference just yet, but I’ll definitely re-post after the 12 days!
I don’t like eating the bars either, Liz, but they can come in handy. That salad looks Wonderful and now I want a salad in my Big Purple Bowl. Have a great day!