Aug
2012
Mini Meals: WIAW #33 August
And just like that, August is practically over and summer 2012 is coming to a close. I really like autumn and all, but I wouldn’t mind if summer stretched out a little bit longer. I’m still in the middle of my staycation though and enjoying every second of sunshine, so no complaints by me.
It’s Wednesday, so don’t forget to check out Jenn and all the other fab WIAW posts!
Today’s WIAW is a day of MINI MEALS! Some days, I tend to eat 4 or 5 mini meals scattered every 3 hours or so. Do you do that? Or do you eat 3 big meals?
My day….(this is from Tues)
6:30AM- I woke up hungry and craving veggies, so made a green smoothie (kale, banana, cherries/blueberries).
Sorry, I tried but I just couldn’t make my smoothie look appetizing
7:30AM- SWIM! Then short dog walk (with still wet hair)
9:30AM- Coffee and a greek yogurt mixed with unsweetened cocoa powder (whcih doesn’t really have any taste, but I still put it in sometimes). I ate this in bed while reading a book. Ahh, love staycations.
What’s on your nightstand?
12:30PM Lunch #1. Ezekiel toast with earth balance, avocado and salt. A sparkling water.
3:30PM- Lunch #2. Rice cracker with almond butter and jelly. An orange.
7PM: Dinner. Salmon, brussel sprouts, and a salad.
A handful of chocolate chips to end the night…….And that’s it!
– What’s on your nightstand? Clock? Book? Photo? Nothing?
– Do you tend to eat 3 meals or 5 mini meals?
– What’d you eat for dinner?
– Doing anything summery in the next few days?
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
August 28, 2012 at 10:24 pm (265 days ago)I eat at least three times a day but usually five or six when you factor in snacks. Glad to hear your staycation is going smoothly. Hopefully you are able to recharge your batteries.
On my night stand is my Kindle (I’m on the third 50 shades of grey book) and my iPad.
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 8:03 am (265 days ago)Do you like reading on the Kindle a lot better than reading on the iPad?
megannmcc
August 31, 2012 at 7:04 pm (262 days ago)I do prefer reading on the Kindle. It’s smaller and more like a book (size wise). I foolishly resisted the Kindle for years, but someone got it for me as a gift, and now I love it.
jessielovestorun
August 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm (265 days ago)Your breakfast smoothie sounds delicious & refreshing
Theres a picture frame, vase & sudoku book on my night stand.
I”ll usually eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day.
I had a smoothie for dinner since my mouth has still be in pain from dental work.
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 8:03 am (265 days ago)I love Soduko!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
August 28, 2012 at 11:45 pm (265 days ago)I cannot believe how fast autumn has come around again either. Awesome eats!
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 8:02 am (265 days ago)Thanks!
inherchucks
August 29, 2012 at 12:33 am (265 days ago)I have been doing my best to eat 5 meals a day. I feel so much better when I do and tend to not eat as much.
Thanks for sharing! happy WIAW
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 8:01 am (265 days ago)I think I end up eating less on those days too, which is so counterintuitive for me, but really works
lisa
August 29, 2012 at 4:31 am (265 days ago)I try to stick to 3 meals a day with 2 snacks but it’s hard to do! I’m a grazer at heart. : P
My nightstand is a hodgepodge of vitamins (that I keep forgetting to take), alarm clock and my glasses. It’s completely littered with stuff!
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 7:59 am (265 days ago)Haha, my nightstand gets like that sometimes too!
Ksenija @ Health Ninja
August 29, 2012 at 4:37 am (265 days ago)Your staycation sounds so amazing – I am quite jealous
(sitting at work and taking a break right now).
Me for my part, I am a 5-6 meals eater quite naturally. I just feel bloated and stuffed all day if I go for bigger meals and eating small meals, I simply get hungry more often. I tried the 3 meals a day thing for convenience, but thats just not for me.
btw – Your green smoothie rocks.
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 7:59 am (265 days ago)I agree…esp the days when I’m sitting all day at work, big meals just make me feel awful
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
August 29, 2012 at 5:08 am (265 days ago)Yeahhhh smoothies never photograph too well, especially ones made with spinach! Food enjoyed in bed is always a good idea, nice and relaxing
I eat 5-6 times per day, sometimes more, I don’t like having big meals!
Rebecca
August 29, 2012 at 7:57 am (265 days ago)Haha, yeah I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t make it photograph well!
Alex @ therunwithin
August 29, 2012 at 5:29 am (265 days ago)I eat a lot of small meals too, with all my stomach issues it is what helps me.
Courtney
August 29, 2012 at 6:21 am (265 days ago)I eat small meals too, but I tend to graze on snacks throughout the day.
helennaturally
August 29, 2012 at 11:58 am (265 days ago)I usually eat around five times a day on a normal day. I have moments when I eat less but larger meals. Unfortunately I am in the middle of hurricane Isaac at the moment so no summery activities going on here
Theresa
August 29, 2012 at 12:18 pm (265 days ago)I am a bug fan of eating 5 mini-meals a day. When I only eat 3 I always get so hungry in between, even if I stuff myself with food! Enjoy your staycation
Apples and Arteries
August 29, 2012 at 5:10 pm (264 days ago)I can’t believe Summer is nearly over and I’ve only had a few smoothies since June!
Alarm clock, hand lotion, book.
And I usually eat the 5 mini meals.
Luv What You Do
August 29, 2012 at 6:49 pm (264 days ago)I love starting my day with a green smoothie with fresh farmer’s market kale! I don’t always shave the time, so it is a bit of a weekend treat. This weekend, I am going camping, which I LOVE to do in the summer!