Yesterday’s doctor appointment went well- but way too fast. We were in and out in about 10 minutes. 🙁 But, oh well. We heard Baby D’s heart beating strong at 148, and I learned I’m measuring a week ahead of schedule. Maybe that means we’ll have a late August baby instead of early September?! A girl can dream… 🙂
Now to the eats…
Breakfast
Half a whole wheat pita filled with 1 egg, 1 egg white, spinach, onions and pepper jack cheese. Alongside a cup of foamy decaf with 1 Tbsp Breve Cream.
Calories 345
Carbs 28.96
Fat 16.12
Protein 19.42
Sodium 468.8
Lunch
I was running behind in the morning and forgot about a snack (SO not like me), so lunch came next.
My favorite wrap from Laurel Market (I love when I am in Charlotte for the day!). Whole wheat wrap, spinach, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta and a drizzle of a tomato vinaigrette. Never disappoints.
Calories 503.56
Carbs 56.88
Fats 21.11
Protein 17.97
Sodium 1153.81
Afternoon Snack
Holy YUM! The Justin’s Chocolate Almond was a new food I picked up to try at Whole Foods. I had full intentions of eating only half my packet with the apple, but those good intentions flew out the window when I tasted the creamy deliciousness that can best be described as dessert!
Calories 251.76
Carbs 30.06
Fat 14.23
Protein 5.36
Sodium 76.38
Afternoon Snack… part deux
A big ‘ol mix of romaine, spinach, diced rep pepper, carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery and feta. Tossed with only 1 Tbsp of Newman’s Own Balsamic (I was getting low).
Calories 165.2
Carbs 21.44
Fat 5.35
Protein 6.16
Sodium 318.44
Dinner
I made this chicken, and it was SO good again. I was smart and used full breasts rather than tenders, which helped the toppings stay on more easily. This flavor combo is amazing. I made the beans a little differently- boiled, then sauteed with a little bit of butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon and pepper.
Calories 346.2
Carbs 18.3
Fat 15
Protein 33.8
Sodium 287.8
Then it was such a beautiful evening that we sat on the back deck and Hubbs gave me a mini camera lesson. Now I know how to not overexpose, like this:
but instead, how to control my aperture and (shoot I forgot the other word!) to get shots like this:
Quite the difference, no?
After Dinner Snack
A measly 1/4 of a whole wheat pita, dipped in 1 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter and 1 Tbsp Red Raspberry Jam… mixed together, of course!
Plus my (unpictured) Juice Plus gummies and a prenatal vitamin.
Calories 232.07
Carbs 35.06
Fat 8.5
Protein 5.38
Sodium 139.64
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Daily Totals
1843.79 calories
190.7 g carbohydrates
80.31 g fat
88.09 g protein
2444.87 mg sodium
Sodium isn’t as low as I like, but it isn’t too bad. Other than that, I think it looks pretty good 🙂
How did you learn to use your camera? Trial and error? Did you take a course?
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
I soooooooooo need a camera lesson – I vote myself as the food blog with the worst pictures, HA! I don’t really take the time to make them “look pretty” because I’m excited and ready to eat! 🙂 Afternoon Snack Part Deux looks delicious!
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
Maybe someday I will have a nice camera and learn to use it properly… 🙂
Nicole, RD says
Trial and error for sure. I have a Nikon D5000 for Dummies that I need to open and read! Hasn’t happened yet…!
Presley says
I need a good camera! What do you use? I’m pretty sure I take the most awful pictures anywhere…
christina says
i am in LOVE with your day of eats!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
The pb and jam idea mixed together just sounds so good right now! I dont know why I don’t mix mine? I shall try it! All your eats look fantastic – Happy WIAW! <3
omg and congrats on the super strong heartbeat! hooray!!!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I took 2 years of photography in high school but that was for an SLR camera. I wouldn’t mind a lesson for a DSLR camera, although, I don’t have one. I just use my point-and-shoot and that’s definitely trial and error.
Jessie says
I love the What I Ate Wednesdays! I don’t miss blogging what I ate everyday, but I may try this once a week thing.
Oh, and I don’t know how I missed that chicken, it looks delicious!
Susan Kennedy says
… shutter speed – was that the word you were looking for? =) Did you get a new camera? The class I took was awesome, but you can also just pick up some books and teach yourself … sounds like David might be a good teach as well.
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
yum!! you sure have some good meals!!
I am horrible at taking pictures. My hubby actually bought a few books and has learned on his own, he is pretty awesome at it… I don’t really even have much interest in learning, isn’t that horrible?? I just want a camera to do it for me, lol!!
Roz says
LOVE the camera lesson. Baby D is so lucky, you are taking SUCH good care of yourself!!! Have a great day Brittany!
Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says
I got lots of tips from our wedding photographers and from my Fiance reading online tutorials, but most was trial and error. I put it on manual mode and just start changing the settings to see how it effects the photo. If I had your back porch view, I’d be out there every night taking photos 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
I’m learning my camera little by little. Everytime I leanr something new I am really happy about it and want to take more and more pictures. I should take a course, I know I would love it!
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
I am learning the dslr totally trial and error. I’ve tried reading books, but I have a hard time retaining all of the terms and concepts if I go a few weeks without using the camera…
I did, however buy a groupon for a 3 hour beginner’s class, so hopefully in the near future I might know something! 😉
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Hahaha I DON’T know how to use my camera. 🙂 I just mess around…I think I’m going to try and take a class this summer though…
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
What a great WIAW so many delicious meals. And congrats on the strong heartbeat 😀 I’m still getting use to my camera =/
Katie H says
Hooray for a great (albeit quick) appointment! I love hearing the heartbeat!
I am not good with my camera at all. My dad is an excellent photographer and a great resource- I should probably ask him some questions, haha
Annalisa says
im definitly gunna have to try that chicken it looks delicious!
Karlee @olivewineandfood says
i love the new look!
John J. says
Love the enhanced design of your web site. Keep that picture of you forever! It is such a good fit.
pawsitivelife says
My camera work is all trail and error but I have learned to fix up images using picnic!
Baking Serendipity says
I want to copycat your breakfast tomorrow morning…it looks delicious! I bought a new camera about a month ago, and am still working the trial and error route. My husband helps from time to time…he, frustratingly, seems to always know more about it than me!
blackhuff says
I’ve learned with trail and error because a photography course is just too expensive.
I like all the meals you had especially your breakfast.