Feb
2012
Confessions: WIAW #5
Good morning!
It’s ”What I ate Wednesday” and today, I felt like I had some things to confess, so here ya go:
WIAW, Confessions Edition
BREAKFAST: 7am. A big, delicious bowl filled with bright red strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices. And one two cups of coffee.
Confession #1: I’ve been putting half & half in my coffee instead of almond milk this week. And guess what– I don’t like it! They were out of almond milk (seriously, how could they?) and I thought I’d change it up and see what all the half & half fuss was about. Not a fan. Good to know, I guess?
Next, time for LUNCH. Rainbow Chard with sliced steak (leftover from dinner last night), carrots, red bell pepper, and avocado. Flipped through old magazines while eating.
Confession # 2: I ate this at 11am. I was too hungry to wait until Noon! When I taught kindergarten, I loved how our lunchtime was at 11:15. I still get hungry early!
Confession # 3: I subscribe to 6 magazines……I get sucked in when they have their “$5.99 for a year!” type deals…..but because I get so many, I am ALWAYS months behind! The ones I read today were from Dec and Jan!
SNACK at 1:30. I got hungry again a few hours later, but wasn’t sure what I wanted so I took a work break and strolled through the grocery store for a few minutes until I figured it out. Museli/Granola thing from the bulk bin (oats, raisins, a couple almonds, and who knows what else) and a Bragg’s Ginger Spice Apple Cider Vinegar Drink.
Confession #4: The museli was really messy to eat. I used my fingers instead of a spoon. It spilled all over.
Confession #5: I was pretty unsure about the Bragg’s drink before I got it. I knew I would either love it or really hate it. Verdict? Loved it! If it wasn’t $2.29 a bottle, I would get it more often. Zero calories and just made from water, apple cider viengar, ginger, and stevia.
Stopped at Trader Joes on the way home to get a free cup of coffee pick up a few things. I also had some of their free coffee.
Confession # 6: Their free coffee is one of the big reasons I shop there! Not sure I would shop there as often if they didn’t have it.
DINNER: 6:45pm. Chicken grilled with red peppers and onion, spaghetti squash sprinkled with sea salt, and steamed kale. I wanted to make a 7:30 gym class, so this was super quick. But it was delish!
Confesson #7: I cooked and ate this in 25 minutes. Rush!
Confession #8: I ate twice as much spagetthi squash! The other half was while I was cooking, way too hungry last night!
Home from the gym! Pear for DESSERT.
Eaten still in my sneakers and gym clothes
And then I pretty much layed on the couch for an hour or so and then passed out asleep.
Questions:
What’s your normal lunchtime? Anyone sometimes eat so early like me?
If you have a 7pm gym class, do you eat dinner before or after?
How many magazines do you subscribe to?
Jen @ Whittle My Middle
February 8, 2012 at 12:41 pm (465 days ago)I am so with you on needing to eat lunch by 11. I usually have a small part of my lunch by then and try to save the rest for noon.
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 2:42 pm (465 days ago)I’ve tried eating half….but I usually end up eating all of it. Haha. Oh well. When I’m elderly, I’ll def be the one eating dinner at 3
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons
February 8, 2012 at 1:47 pm (465 days ago)lunchtime totally needs to be around 11…. ah-greed! =) I used to scarf my lunch at my desk before 11 some days at work. haha it happens! <3
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm (465 days ago)Glad to know I’m not the only one
Apples and Arteries
February 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm (465 days ago)Good for you with all of the veggies! I try and eat lunch at Noon but if I do a lunchtime workout, it’s lunch at 1:15/1:30 and that’s late for me.
Right now I’m over-subscribed to magazines…last count was at least 7. And more than 1/2 of those were free subscriptions but they are piling up!
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm (465 days ago)I have a hard time waiting ’till 1:30 too. Sometimes I wish I could though….makes the afternoon go by so much faster!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
February 8, 2012 at 2:37 pm (465 days ago)I can’t get over how clean you eat! Wow, so many veggies and your breakfast looks fab! I subscribe just to People Style Watch – I would subscribe to more but as soon as you live in Canada the subscription rates get so pricey! Ooh I do have an online subscription to Women’s Health too – love the workouts in that one!
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm (465 days ago)Haha, thanks! I def don’t always eat this clean, but I’ve been trying to get rid of junk the past few weeks. I would LOVE to get People Style Watch- so fun!
Laura, RD @ Against The Grain
February 8, 2012 at 2:42 pm (465 days ago)I always eat lunch at 12:00 since everyone I work with eats together. I eat a pretty big breakfast everyday so it holds me over. I really need to go buy a spaghetti squash! I tell my clients to eat them all the time but I have never made it myself! shhh!!
And now I feel like I need a pear, I haven’t had probably in 10 years and I have no idea why.
Tessa at Amazing Asset
February 8, 2012 at 4:02 pm (465 days ago)I sometimes need lunch that early too.. but I can’t usually until after 12 because of classes. I always have a snack mid-morning though, otherwise I would probably faint!
Great eats lady, and also I enjoyed the confessions
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 4:45 pm (465 days ago)I’m glad you liked the confessions!
Candy @ Healthy In Candy Land
February 8, 2012 at 4:14 pm (465 days ago)I usually eat lunch late. I don’t typically get hungry until after 1pm, sometimes closer to 2. And yes, I read a lot of magazines too. And I’m always behind!
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 4:46 pm (465 days ago)Lunch at 2 would be so nice on a workday– makes the afternoon go so quickly!
Kathleen
February 8, 2012 at 4:32 pm (465 days ago)Lunchtime is usually around 1:00 PM after I workout. Like you I’m so behind in reading my magazines, that I’ve actually cut back and cancelled some, because I can find most information online. I am keeping Shape, Self, and Fitness.
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 4:43 pm (465 days ago)Me too! Those are the same ones I’m renewing….plus Oprah. I’m letting the rest run out (unless I get sucked in by an amazing deal).
Sarah - feeedingbrainandbody
February 8, 2012 at 4:35 pm (465 days ago)I use Bragg’s apple cider vinegar for dressings and drinks! Love it! I usually (always) have a snack in between breakfast and lunch!
Becca
February 8, 2012 at 4:48 pm (465 days ago)I’m so happy I discovered their drinks now! And I should probs start remembering to bring a snack too.
Sara @my less serious life
February 9, 2012 at 9:28 am (464 days ago)i’m actually not a huge fan of leftover meat. but, one of my favorite things is adding leftover steak strips to a salad the next day like you did here. so good!