Yesterday’s eats were a little all over the place, thanks to the fact that I’m all thrown off because of the short week. Not that I’m complaining about a 3 day weekend 🙂 Yesterday I made it to the grocery store late afternoon, so before that, I had to improvise… here’s what I mean…
Breakfast
Hubbs had a late start to the day as well, so without any food in the house, we decided to head to our local diner, The Daily Grind, for some morning grub.
I started with a decaf coffee and asked for them to bring a side of skim milk for me to use in it instead of the creamer. I tend to like a little coffee in my milk, rather than the other way around, so this way I get more bang for my buck!
I ordered the Greek omelet (tomatoes, onions, spinach and feta) made with egg whites and requested they use as little oil as possible. There’s nothing I hate more than an omelet sitting in a pile of grease. After a bite of the grits, I gave them to Hubbs and only ate 2 halves of toast (with jelly!) instead of the 4.
Total estimated breakfast (just FYI, even when I request no oil, I always factor in 1 tsp because I feel like they add it in somehow. So breakfast is calculated off my best guesses)
Calories 439.25
Carbs 39.85
Fat 17.19
Protein 21.68
Sodium 544.02
Snack
I scraped together an apple and the measly amount of leftover ROOTS hummus for a late morning snack.
Calories 111.76
Carbs 22.06
Fat 3.23
Protein 1.36
Sodium 41.38
Lunch
This sub from a grocery store saved the day. By the time I got my hands on it, I was starving! Wheat bread, 2 slices swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper, banana peppers and spicy mustard. No deli meat for another few months…
Then because the car thermometer said this:
I decided I needed one of these:
It was a good decision 🙂
Calories 512.96
Carbs 65.84
Fat 19.07
Protein 10.48
Sodium 644.69
Afternoon Snack
I used up the rest of my mixed greens in what I guess you could call a ‘simple salad’ with a drizzle of Annie’s Natural Roasted Red Pepper dressing. On the side, some Juice Plus gummies, of course!
I also munched on a banana with tablespoon of JIF to celebrate the fact I made it to the grocery store and now have a fully stocked produce bowl.
Calories 270.89
Carbs 40.07
Fat 11.33
Protein 6.6
Sodium 228.51
Dinner
Dinner was a crowd pleaser… if you count a crowd to be Hubbs and me 🙂
BYOB’s for all!
I ate one and snacked on a few chips and some salsa, too.
Calories 517.37
Carbs 61.47
Fat 20.16
Protein 30.84
Sodium 1087.16
Dessert
A simple peach. I love warm weather and all the fresh fruit and veggies it brings!
Calories 58.5
Carbs 14.31
Fat 0.38
Protein 1.37
Sodium 0
Grand Totals
Calories 1910.73
Carbs 243.6
Fat 71.36
Protein 72.33
Sodium 2545.76
I think I did pretty darn well- all things considered. Even my sodium isn’t too outrageous. Plus, with the heat, I’m downing water like it’s my job.
I’m such a creature of habit and missing my Sunday grocery shopping routine has thrown me for a loop, but I’m managing…
What day do you typically get your groceries for the week?
thehealthyapron says
We always visit the grocery store on the weekends, mostly Sundays. I LVE to grocery shop and even though it’s super crowded on these days, I still like to take my time and go through each aisle carefully!
You eats look yummy, esp. those eggs !mmm
Anastasia says
My eating has been really thrown off by the long weekend as well! Not sure why it is, but it definitely threw me routine off track.
That sub looks so good! I might have to visit Subway today!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’m the same way — I usually shop on Sundays but this week I was thrown off and went last night — I wanted to avoid the Mem Day crowds, but in doing so we had next to nothing on Monday (which meant going out for meals instead!)
I am with you on loving the summer fruits!
Donna @ Love, Run & Travel says
Ohhh i’m a sunday shopper too but i had no time this week so i’m scrounging for left overs!
Greek omelette sounds amazing but i agree with you about not liking lots of oil
99F is crazy!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I’m a Sunday morning shopper but I might have to change my schedule a bit now that I joined CSA and I get mine on Tuesday’s. I think it will be worth it though!
I can’t believe I’m saying this but, I’m slightly jealous of that hot weather and I don’t even usually like it over 85! It’s been raining where I live though. : (
Brittany says
At this point, I wouldn’t mind a little rain to cool things off. But I guess the grass is always greener… 🙂
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
If I’m ever pregger – I hope I’m as cute / healthy as you!! Anyway, I go to the grocery store like 4 or 5 times a week because I like to cook with the freshest veggies and snack on the freshest fruit (plus Publix is 0.3 seconds and a redlight away from my house – super convenient). I would like a Daily Grind in lower Alabama – looks scrumptious!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
We ALWAYS go on Sunday.. Sunday morning. .before the crowds are crazy.. and you have to be a pro cart driver to navigate the store! 🙂
Maria says
I would like that ice cream bar for breakfast, please. And it’s only 55 degrees here.
I like to shop at Sprout’s Farmer’s Market, which is like a cross between Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Besides their meat section, they have just about everything I could want at cheaper than Whole Foods prices. Despite that, I sometimes hit up Whole Foods and we get a lot of bulk items from Costco.
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
I love the Daily Grind! Let’s have a breakfast date soon!
Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength says
You are definitely rocking the good nutrition during pregnancy girl! I have found it easy some days and not so easy at all other days to do that! 🙂 I am a total creature of habit as well and shop on Sundays (although if I ever get it out of the way on Sat that makes me a happy camper too!).
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
That sub looks delicious and I love the chocolate bar for dessert. Everything looks really yummy 🙂
Jen says
i get all stressed out when i don’t have my weekly staples available!
your eats look yummy! especially the ice cream! 😉
Sarah for Real says
I usually go to the store every 2 or 3 days, but I try to make at least one major shop on Sunday, like you. I just have a hard time planning meals for the whole week in one sitting. How do I know on Sunday what we’ll want to eat by Friday?! I don’t get it.
Hannah@Mindrunningwild says
I tend to just get things when I’m out so I don’t have a specific day.
That was really great that you could order the breakfast with skim milk and with less oil. I’m definitely going to have to do that. I’d say that the ice cream bar was a good idea too if it was that hot. Gosh!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I love how you worked in the ice cream! 🙂 It has been SO hot that it is practically a necessity these days. I typically do my grocery shopping on Wednesday (sometimes Thursday). I try to time it with the weekly sales.
Sarah says
Your lunch reminds me that I have a Subway gift card in my wallet- and a veggie sub on wheat sounds mighty good right about now!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
Britt! Hey girl hey!!!! <3 I saw your comment on maria's blog — are people getting all judge-y about your calorie counts? ummm point some fingers and i'm all over that! blog land is for friends not judgement! grr!
I love your posts! =) omg so I had the BEST greek omelette of my life on vacation this weekend and you just reminded me that I want MORE! <3 haha Happy wiaw love!
Brittany says
Most people are all about being positive! I’ve just received an email or two about my calorie counts and pregnancy. The comments amuse me though- my doc and I both agree that I’m doing a-ok 🙂
Love your WIAW’s!!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
I just saw your tweet too… oh man girl – i’m so fired up over this! I used to watch siblings and significant others of my preggy clients nitpick them and yell at them to eat more or eat certain things and not others and it took so much restraint not to leap across the desk and tell them to shut it. I’m sorry about the emails — I get them too for random things. Mama pea gets smack talked a lot so maybe we’re doing something right? 😉
Brittany says
If mama pea gets smacked talk, then you’re right- we’re on the right path! 😉
It doesn’t bother me too much- the negative emails are few and far between, and are overshadowed by all the positivity!
Maria says
Brittany, I think you and I both are about the same size (though I didn’t quite make it over the 5 foot mark!), and I recently discovered, that for my current weight and height, I only need a certain (smaller) amount of calories each day. I can and sometimes do eat as much as my taller counterparts, but if I’m really paying attention, a little goes a long way, as long as it’s healthy foods.
I was scared to post my calorie counts because they were lower than normal, but what the heck, right? I was full and wasn’t going to eat just to eat (been there, done that!) 🙂
Keep up the great work with staying healthy during your pregnancy. One day (a long time from now), I’ll be referencing your pregnancy posts to remind me to stay healthy with my own baby!
Brittany says
I completely am with you, girl! People think I always need to be eating more, too, but at 5’1″, I just don’t need as much. Glad that us shorties out there are spreading the word! 🙂
Jen says
I’m always so impressed by your healthy eats 🙂
And yes, this ridiculously hot weather calls for ice cream!
Kelly says
I almost always purchase groceries on Saturday or Sunday, but ended up shopping on Friday (for our backpacking trip) then again on Monday for everything we would need during the week, this week.
McKayla @ Green Groats says
I just bought peaches yesterday! The taste of summer 🙂
I usually shop on the weekends. No specific day. I just usually have the most time on the weekends, and I like to take my time perusing the isles.
ashley@piesandpushups says
Bananas dipped in peanut butter is my ALL time favorite snack! I probably eat that about 4 times a week! Of course, I always share a bite (or 2) with Ob because it is her favorite snack too.
Rachel @ NotRachaelRay says
Everything looks delish! I love going out for breakfast.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Yummm!! Delicious eats! and I totally agree with the need of that ice cream bar. It was 99* here, too. Ohhh my gosh and it’s not even technically summer yet!!!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I’ve just discovered that apples and hummus are amazing together!
My grocery shopping trips vary. It usually ends up being Saturday, but that’s a horrible day to go to Costco, which is where I buy most of my produce!