Maybe it was a protein-filled breakfast… or maybe a sign of labor?! Nah… probably not 😉 but my appetite was odd yesterday. I wasn’t all that hungry all day, which is definitely weird for me. So here’s my day of simple eats… calories totaled for your enjoyment!
Breakfast
Breakfast on the back porch- loving this cool morning weather! A slice of wheat toast topped with a thin schmear of veggie cream cheese and 2 scrambled eggs. I ate the remainder of my cantaloupe, too!
Calories 336.4
Carbs 34.26
Fat 13.8
Protein 18.54
Snack
As a pre-yoga snack, I chowed down on a Clif Bar in the car… only to find out that yoga was cancelled. Argh.
No biggie, Koda and I got in a nice walk instead and missed the EARTHQUAKE. My first one, and I totally missed it- bummer!
BTW- Clif Bars are incredibly filling! This little guy held me over for a long time.
Calories 250
Carbs 43
Fat 6
Protein 11
Lunch
Lunch was kind of stretched throughout the afternoon. My schedule was off because I just wasn’t all that hungry. Around 2:00pm I made a salad monster full of romaine, spinach and other greens, cucumber, carrots, feta, chick peas, onions and jalapenos. Odd combo, right? But yummy! Topped with Newman’s Light Balsamic.
A few hours later, I was ready for the second half of lunch… whole grain penne, sauce and 5 frozen turkey meatballs.
Calories 615.4
Carbs 79.91
Fat 15.55
Protein 34.69
Dinner
After a N.E.W. Lifestyles meeting, I got home around 8:00 and even though I wasn’t too hungry, Hubbs and I threw together some sandwiches.
Mine was on whole wheat, with cheddar, onions, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Extra tomato and carrots on the side.
Calories 369.15
Carbs 50.01
Fat 12.35
Protein 9.74
Bedtime Snack
We finally watched the season finale of Master Chef (I’m so glad Christian didn’t win! What an arrogant guy…) and I snacked on these delicious little guys during the show.
I also ate my Juice Plus gummies to keep Baby D healthy and happy 🙂
BTW- this was my first time trying these almonds- holy deliciousness! Just a hint of chocolate made these a perfect little snack.
Calories 136
Carbs 12
Fat 8
Protein 3
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Daily Totals
Calories 1706.95
Carbs 219.18
Fat 55.7
Protein 76.97
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Happy thought of the day:
Live everyday like a dog 🙂
I don’t know about your pup, but Koda treats every morning like Christmas morning, bouncing around and wagging her whole back half of her body like she hasn’t seen me in years. It never fails to make me smile. Dogs rule!
What makes you smile today?
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
love those almonds!!! they’re great in trail mix instead of chocolate chips! and healthier 🙂
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
Ahh – I’m so jealous of your cool mornings! I’m ready for fall weather in Alabama! The salad looks delicious – I love adding chick peas to mine too!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
That is such a cute picture of Koda!
I’ve missed MasterChef for the last few weeks but I’m glad Christian didn’t win — I couldn’t stand him!
Jen says
Ahh maybe your loss of appetite is a sign of labor! I hope so 🙂 And Koda is so cute!
Brittany says
Nowadays I think everything is a sign of labor- haha. And after all those times I promised myself I wouldn’t be one of those women who expected the baby to come any day once I hit 37 weeks… oh well, I tried 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Chocolate covered almonds make INCREDIBLE almond butter. 😉
And maybe it’s a sign of how strange my appetite is, but that salad doesn’t sound weird at all!
blackhuff says
I’m rather happy that you missed the earthquake in your condition.
Nice eats.
Brittany says
I was actually hoping it would ‘shake the baby out’. No dice.
christina says
what brand of turkey meatballs do you buy? 🙂
Brittany says
I’m embarrassed to say they’ve probably been in my freezer for a year, so I’m not sure… Maybe Butterball? I’d go check, but I finished them off yesterday.
Jen says
outdoor breakfasts are the best. such a nice way to start the day! sunshine and cool air 🙂
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
Yum – the second lunch looks fab. Sure the salad looks really good too, but salads never compare to pasta n’ meatballs in my book!
Lauren says
I hate days where I just don’t really feel hungry. Despite your off day, all you eats look wonderful. I’m all for odd salad combos 🙂 That picture of Koda totally made me smile.
Katie @ Legally Fit says
Aw, I love your happy thought of the day! I completely agree. My pup is always so happy and excited to see us whenever we walk in the door (even if it’s only been 20 minutes). So sweet!
Cait @ beyond bananas says
I love your…live life like a dog idea! Dogs do really have the beest life possible.
Michelle {lively kitchen} says
I had a similar thought while watching my three year old skip out of the gym yesterday – I should live more like a toddler. Skipping instead of walking, singing instead of talking, finding wonder in everything…..
Happy baby-growing. Baby-finishing is more like it. 🙂
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
Your dog is so beautiful! And what a good thought. I’m going to try that today 🙂
Heather @ girlyeverafter says
My dog acts the same ways. I love the Quote, “Be the person your dog thinks you are”.
Brittany says
Oh, I love that saying- so cute!
Maria says
I love that quote! Dogs are so easy to please and happy go lucky. Going to remember that one more often 🙂
It’s soooo soon! Hang in there!
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
My kids make me smile! I enjoy their creativity and enthusiasm! I’m also smiling because I’ve gotten so much done already today. Gotta love that! 🙂
Ana F. says
Your meals look so good and healthy! YUM!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
Ahhh I’m addicted to those cocoa roasted almonds!!!
Haha that’s funny that you didn’t feel the e-quake! I was on the 4th floor at work, and things were really rocking! but I’m in Richmond, so we were pretty close to the center!
Jennie says
Happy dogs can’t fail to make you smile can they? 😀 Lovely blog btw! Ah cantaloupe for breakfast is so refreshing!
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
I need to get myself some frozen meatballs! Yummy 😀
Allison @ PickyEatingRD says
I love those almonds! My clients also love them as a way to calm their sweet tooth. I say this every time you post a pic of your puppy but she’s so cute!
Baking Serendipity says
My puppy makes me smile too 🙂 And I love waking up to my husband brewing coffee. Early morning smiles are seriously necessary! I love the snack almonds and Cliff bars as well. I’m always surprised at how filling they are!
Roz@weightingfor50 says
I think we could probably coax Baby D out with that pasta and meatballs dish. That looks so yummy!!! LOVE the photo of Koda. Such a happy girl!!! Take care Brittany…checking back here daily for the big news!!! 🙂
Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn says
Looks like a great WIAW, you always eat so well!
Those almonds look delicious and that’s a really cute photo of Koda 🙂
Cameron says
Brittany –
I’ve been following your blog for several months and am in Charlotte and in 27 weeks of my 1st pregnancy. I just think you look absolutely GORGEOUS in that first picture in your purple shirt. I am really excited for you and you crack me up! Good luck in the next few weeks!! You seem so well-prepared!
Cameron
Brittany says
Hi Cameron! Thanks so much for your sweet words 🙂 And CONGRATS to you on entering into the 3rd tri! Good luck to you as you enter the final stretch… we’re almost there!
Danica says
Brittany,
How do you calculate calories for each meal? I would really like to find a website or tool for this, do you have a recommendation?
Thanks!!
Brittany says
Sorry for the delayed response- not sure how I missed this. I use http://www.411fit.com to track calories and nutrients. It’s a great website! I know there are several out there (sparkpeople, daily plate, etc), but I’ve always used 411fit and have never had any problems with it. Let me know what you think 🙂
Danica says
I love it!! Thank you!! : )