goat cheese

Do you know what happens when goat cheese is on sale? I end up having days like yesterday when I feel the need to incorporate it in almost everything I eat. I think one day I’ll actually be able to justify owning a goat because the cost would be lower…

Breakfast

Thomas' whole wheat bagel with egg spinach and goat cheese

Half of a Thomas’ Whole Wheat Bagel, topped with goat cheese, spinach and an egg.

Post-Pilates Snack

Chobani toes

Chobani toes! I guess after a while I run out of new places to put my food to take pictures of it, and what’s more appetizing or shows off food better than putting it by my feet?! ::insert eye roll:: Still, the Chobani Black Cherry flavor and chia seeds were darn good.

Lunch

spinach lentils goat cheese and butternut squash

Spinach, lentils, roasted butternut squash and goat cheese. I saw this combo on Jen’s blog the other day and had it on my mind ever since. Yum… especially with extra goat cheese!

Afternoon Snackage

Sourdough goat cheese and apple

Toasted sourdough bread from the farmers market (a-mah-zing) topped with (what else?!) goat cheese and sliced granny smith apple.

Wild Squirrel Nut Butter Pretzel Pizazz

Plus quite a few spoonfuls of Wild Squirrel pretzel pizazz, using celery as my spoon.

Dinner

slow cooker sausage and beans

I fixed an easy meal of slow cooker sausage and beans over brown rice, so we could get to the wine…

homemade wine

I mean, the painting! Jane Marie, Hubbs and I sipped on his homemade vino while we attacked the bedroom with paint brushes. I mentioned this on facebook the other day, and with your encouragement, decided to jump on this total bedroom makeover. Stay tuned for results!

painting

PS- how amazingly nice is it of Jane Marie to come help paint? Virtual hug! It flew by with 3 pairs of helping hands.

How often do you makeover a room?

I don’t do it often because I have zero sense of design, but our bedroom and the office have been driving me crazy for a little while now, so… bring on the projects!

WIAW: Return of the Calorie Count

by Brittany on October 12, 2011 · 29 comments

For the past month or so I haven’t paid much attention to what I’ve eaten.  That doesn’t mean it was unhealthy because I truly enjoy eating natural foods that energize me. However, in my attempts to keep up with Hailey, my meals have been a bit more ‘grab what you can when you can’, meaning more carb heavy.  I haven’t thought much about it, but now that she will be one month old tomorrow and I’m closer to feeling normal (though I’m not healed yet), I want to really start focusing on my post baby body goals.

Today I decided to bring back the calorie count version of WIAW- out of curiosity.  Does this mean I’m going to count calories everyday? Heck no.  I don’t have time for that.  But I am going to try and be more conscious about balancing out my carbs with those other nutrients and making sure vegetables appear more often in my meals.

The good news is I’m clearly doing OK, because Hailey isn’t having any problem packing on the ounces… just look at those cheeks!

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Here we go…

Breakfast

cup of coffee

A hot cup of decaf with 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Spice Creamer.

veggie eggs on bagel

With 1/2 whole wheat bagel topped with 1 Tbsp chive and onion cream cheese (redued fat), 1 1/2 eggs (3 eggs, split with mom!) with mushrooms, peppers, onions and spinach.

Calories 327

Carbs 41.42

Fat 11

Protein 16

Snack

spinach, quinoa, kidney beans and goat cheese

I’ve been loving this combo lately, even though it may sound odd! A bed of spinach topped with 1/2 cup quinoa (I made a big batch on Sunday to eat all week) and 1/2 cup kidney beans. Microwave for one minute, then top with goat cheese and a drizzle of Newman’s Own Lightened Up Balsamic Vinaigrette. Me likey!

Calories 352

Carbs 46.2

Fat 9.95

Protein 17.95

Lunch? Another Snack :)

chobani, raspberries and chia seeds

A honey Chobani with 2 tsp chia seeds and raspberries.

Calories 213.97

Carbs 28.02

Fat 3.6

Protein18.51

Snack

turkey on wheat

I quickly grabbed 1/2 a turkey sandwich… downed it… and proceeded to make another half. So, 1 turkey sandwich with mustard on wheat.

Calories 277

Carbs 42

Fat 2.5

Protein 23

Dinner

broccoli with nutritional yeast

Steamed (in the microwave!) broccoli, topped with nutritional yeast.

stuffed shells

And stuffed shells from my make-ahead-and-freeze meal. They were great!

Calories 420

Carbs 60.9

Fat 11.2

Protein 24.65

Dessert

icecream and chocolate drops

A scoop of delicious ice cream (it’s 1/2 vanilla and 1/2 caramel in the same  container!!) topped with supersized dark chocolate chips.

I also ate my (unpictured) Juice Plus gummies!

Calories 256

Carbs 32

Fat 12.5

Protein 4

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Daily Total

Calories 1845.97

Carbs 250.54

Fat 50.75

Protein 104.11

Thoughts: I’m happy with the amount of whole foods I got in yesterday.  I must be honest and say that it hasn’t been like that everyday (usually a bit more Kashi GoLean Crunch and turkey sandwiches and apples sneak in- you know, basics).

What is your favorite grab ‘n go healthy food?

I’m always looking for new, easy ideas!

Local Eats and Weekend Treats

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August 17, 2011

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Herbed Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta

August 2, 2011

I appreciate you understanding my baby brain yesterday.  It’s the weirdest feeling ever and I hope it eventually passes. Luckily the fog cleared up just enough for me to create a new and delicious dinner! It all started with goat cheese, so you know it’s got to be good Herbed Goat Cheese Spread 5 ounces [...]

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Summer Weekend with Food Highlights

June 6, 2011

This weekend felt like a real kick off to summer for me.  A date night, a lake party and a relaxing day floating around on the relaxation station, followed by a movie during the thunderstorms all added up to a perfect weekend. Hubbs and I tried out Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse in Davidson on Friday [...]

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What (we) Ate Wednesday

May 11, 2011

Yesterday was a full day- yoga, business meetings and clients, but I managed to do a pretty good job of sticking to healthy eats.  Somehow that pesky bagel managed to sneak it’s way in though.  Baby wants CARBS! Breakfast I started the day with a some delicious well-roundedness.  1 egg + 1 egg white omelet [...]

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Celebratory Sandwiches

May 3, 2011

I loved all the sweet comments on our anniversary post from yesterday.  2 years down, and a lifetime more to go Unfortunately I wasn’t feeling 100% yesterday.  I tried to shake the icky feeling by staying busy and even made it to the gym. I thought some movement might help, and I ellipticalled for 35 [...]

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