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 absolutely always have to end my night on a sweet note, usually involving dark chocolate. I definitely agree that eating more snacks during the day is the way to go, I never like to be starving when it comes time for dinner!
Well aren’t you a sweet friend!!! 🙂 Lately I’ve been snacking on pretzels & toast. Exciting huh?! Ha
I am so jealous of you and your whole foods dinner, lol! Our store is an easy 45 minute drive minimum depending on traffic so I rarely get to eat at it 🙁
Whole Foods hot bar and salad bar never fail! It’s pretty much the only place we go to lunch now. So much easier with a toddler!
That bar does sound pretty good. I agree though that sometimes, you just need that prepackaged item to get you through the day!
I am SO jealous that you have a salad bar at work – your salads always look delish. I’m currently snacking on raw almonds and fruit (any type), I can’t seem to get enough of it.
Nice day of snacking!! I am the same way with eating the same thing! I am pretty sure I have been eating the same breakfast for at least 3 months now! I also definitely will go weeks eating the same thing for dinner but just prepared SLIGHTLY different. Oh well!
My current favorite snack is mana bread with almond butter (and sometimes I add some fig jam!) So delicious I dream about it : )
That salad looks amazing! No judgement on how often you eat it.
I really should eat more daytime snacks… I always want to eat a big pile of everything after dinner, too, so I tend to save my calories for late at night and end up starving all day long
I want your lunch salad. Can i just say it looks amazing.