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 crackersย later… but hey. Gotta end on something sweet, right?
What are you snacking on?
Wow that protein shake looks delicious. Is that coconut on top? Chocolate + coconut = win. ๐
I try to only eat bars once or twice a week, but I do love me some bars. I’ll have to check out that peanut one…it looks like one my kids would especially like. I’ve never seen those goodbelly yogurts at the store….I’ll have to keep my eye out, I’d like to try those.
Oh yummm i love Wholefoods hot bar; their salad bar is amazing as well – theres always so many options as well!!
That salad looks great!! I’ve been too lazy to make any sort of salads so my meals are turning more into “snacks” lol bag of carrots, apples, oranges, yogurt lol I figure it works and keeps me full ๐
I don’t think I could get through the day without snacking, and I definitely notice a huge difference in my ability to manage my hunger when I eat more earlier in the day. Favorite snacks? Fruit with nut butter, cereal with yogurt, trail mix, and cookies ๐
The whole foods bar and I have a sweet love relationship. That thing is seriously amazing. The one in Austin is the biggest one I’ve seen, which I’m so glad that I live here to enjoy it. Get your snack on girl. I am a snack monster. That sounds awful, but at least I eat healthy snacks lol
That salad looks to die for!
I could go for a nice protein bar. I haven’t had one in a while for some reason. I love bars for snacks…easy and convenient!
mmmm now I’m totes craving whole foods!
Man, I WISH I had a Whole Foods near me! I’m pretty sure the closest one is Richmond! I always see pictures of the hot foods bar that literally make me drool!