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Wooooooowie. Everyone sure does love their fruit.
It was great to see so many people jumping in to defend nature’s sweet, sweet gift to us. I’m glad we can all agree that cutting fruit out of one’s diet is absolute garbage. And I’m also glad to hear that I’m not the only one who gets even hungrier after eating an apple – I guess there really is something fishy about those innocent looking red [or green] buggers… It’s sad, though, because I love me some apples but I haven’t been eating too many of them lately just because of what they do to my hunger. My appetite is crazy enough enough as it is, and I don’t exactly want to make it any crazier…
And speaking of crazy, it’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again! I have no idea where the last 7 days went, but let’s not waste any more time and get the party started!
Breakfast prep…
My day always starts out with the usual suspects.
Tea while oats are cooking. Coffee while oats are… being eaten.
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Breakfast…
Nothing new to see here, just the regular eggy bananafied oats topped with roasted almond butter and chocolate/caramel pudding. This is by far my favorite way to start the day, and I don’t think that’ll change anytime soon. Sweet breakfast, sweet day. Can’t argue with that kind of logic 😀
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Pre-workout Snack…
Banana with almond butter and dark chocolate … Cottage cheese with cinnamon
Wednesdays are weight training days, but this is by far my favorite pre-workout snack no matter what I’m going to be doing. It’s easy on my stomach and gives me a tonne of energy… which I really needed because today’s routine left me lying on the floor as a shaky mess. I’m halfway through Stage 1 of the New Rules of Lifting for Women workout plan, and… ouch. Just ouch.
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Tragedy Strikes…
The cottage cheese in this morning’s snack (^^) snuffed out my cinnamon shaker…
Thankfully, I’ve got a whoooooole lot to spare…
In case it’s not blatantly obvious, I kind of have an obsession with cinnamon, so I make 400% sure that I never run out. There’s one shaker near the stove, one shaker in the cupboards on the other side of the kitchen, and one shaker in the office by the computer where I eat a lot of my meals.
What? Don’t give me that look…
It beats having to get up to go to the kitchen every time I want another shake, which is… quite often.
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Post-workout/Lunch…
Breakfast for lunch still owns my heart…
Yogurt mess (Kashi Honey Sunshine, Puffins, puffed wheat, trail mix) … Salad beast
And because lunch apparently wasn’t filling enough and I needed a little bit extra, I wolfed down a bowl of blueberries that someone just happened to leave sitting on the counter, unattended…
See food. Eat food. Ask no questions.
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Afternoon Noshings…
It was a laaazy afternoon spent reading and nibbling…
I finished reading Room, which was absolutely amazing, and now I’m starting on The Kite Runner, which is also absolutely amazing thus far. I’m having a tonne of luck with books this summer… I can’t even remember the last one I read that I didnt enjoy.
Oh, and does grape kombucha remind anyone else of children’s cough syrup?
No? Maybe it’s just me, then… but I kind of like it 😯
And I have a confession…
I have a serious addiction to trail mix, but the problem is that I pick out all the good stuff [read: chocolate chips and dried fruit] first, so I’m left with the okay-but-not-as-good stuff when I reach the bottom of the bag. But that’s okay, because I manage to satisfy my chocolate craving by other means…
Chocolate chip cookie dough… chocolate pudding mixed with extra cocoa.
Hit. the. spot… But I was absolutely starving by the time dinner rolld around, and had an impossibly difficult time trying to decide what to make…
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Dinner…
In the end, it was an avocado craving that decided for me… I needed some guac [and salsa] in my life, so I just went with the first Mexican themed meal that came to mind…
Pumpkin chili Mexican Scramble
Dee-lish. But I already feel hunger creeping back in… so it’s gonna be snack time soon.
Hope you’re all having a lovely [and tasty] night!
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What do you do when you finish your meal and you’re still not fully satisfied?
Do you have a hard time deciding what to eat when you get too hungry? Or do you just grab the first thing that you see?
If I’m not fully satisfied after I eat I’ll give it a few minutes and if I still feel hungry I’ll grab some fruit or almonds and raisins.
I used to be the worst at deciding what to eat when I was hungry. Suddenly nothing would sound good. I’ve realized that waiting till I’m that hungry is NEVER a good idea!
Breakfast for lunch is my favorite. And then breakfast for dinner is even better. Haha.
If I’m not satisfied with a meal, I just keep eating more of other stuff. I did that the other night.
I love that you keep cinnamon stashes in different places, just in case the urge for an extra dash strikes mid-meal. Because I do to. 🙂 I live on the third floor of a row house (six flights of stairs up–it’s a workout!), so I keep salt and pepper shakers as well as an entire spice rack in my room. Sometimes I eat in the kitchen, sometimes I eat in my room. This way, no matter where I am, I know I’m prepared! :-p
The Kite Runner is such a wonderful, heart-wrenching story. If you enjoy it, I also recomment A Thousand Splendid Suns, which is written by the same author.
When I’m left feeling unsatisfied after a meal, I try to wait 20 minutes to see whether I’ll feel more satiated after the food begins to digest. If not, I’ll plate a small amount of food and try my best to enjoy it slowly. This works much better than grazing on odds n’ ends, which I know from experience can lead to an over-stuffed belly!
As far as eating when I’m extremely hungry: I try not to get to that place, because when I’m ravenous, I’ll grab almost anything in sight!
When Im hungry after eating, I try to think if there was something I left out…(I find I am usually most satisfied when I have a serving of protein, 2 of grains, a fat added, veggies and sometimes a milk serving). If I am still hungry, I will pick up a fruit and some nuts..or an extra serving of something if there is any leftovers. I used to always just grab more veggies which doesnt really help so I am breaking out of that habit.
Haha I looove you and your cinnamon addiction!!! It’s ok, we all have sooomething!
I read the Kite Runner in school. It was required but I got SO into it.. it’s such a good, moving book. Have you seen the book? I’m requiring you to watch it once you finish the book. It’s a requirement.
cinnamon will always be the number one spice in my book. I always load up on the jumbo containers at Sam’s. and even those don’t last too long.
your dinner looks soooo good, as does everything in this post. Basically, I want to come live with you so i can eat everything you eat. Is that creepy? hahaha ohhhh well. 😛
I usually go get more food 😉
Can I just say that I absolutely ADORE your tea cup?
Love cinnamon. I always buy it in bulk. It’s just that good.
I have a feeling you’ll like the Kite Runner. It’s tied with The Shadow of The Wind as one of my favorite books.
What do you do when you finish your meal and you’re still not fully satisfied?
I eat an extra big dessert 😉 Usually soy hot chocolate, paired with some kind of cookie(s)/chocolate will satisfy me. But I’ll probably have an earlier snack afterward.
Do you have a hard time deciding what to eat when you get too hungry? Or do you just grab the first thing that you see?
YES. The former. My brain just does NOT work when I’m too hungry, and can’t make any decisions. It’s so hard to choose something because I want it to be really good and satisfying, but there seem to be too many choices. I can’t tune into my hunger cues or cravings properly when I’ve gone beyond my base-level of hunger.
Kite Runner – so sad, but very good.One of my favourites.
& cinnamon; im a bit obsessed. Let’s just say in emergency situations I have stolen a shaker from starbucks, no harm right?
I really want to comment on your lovely meals but I saw “The Kite Runner!” One of my favorite books. What do you think about it? I hope you love it as much as I did. But I have to say that Hosseini’s second book, “A Thousand Splendid Suns” was even better. If you can imagine that!
I absolutely love The Kite Runner, and if his second book is supposed to be even better, then I’m going to pick it up for sure 😀
Mmmm I’m quite obsessed with cinnamon too. So much that I buy it in bulk now! hehe. Happy WIAW!! I really loved your last post on fruit. Had me thinking all day about mother natures sweet gift to us 🙂
Oh I love how you eat! That lunch is right up my street 😀
And I have a cinnamon stash like yours – the other week, my sister finished my stash and I was so mad, I went crazy restocking :p
I just resort to old favourites when I’m really hungry, which is dull, but at least I know I’ll like them!
Love your eats! When I’m still hungry after I ate, I just eat some more! Or I’ll wait a few minutes to see if I still don’t feel satisfied. When starvation sets in, I have a real hard time deciding what to eat and I’ll usually throw some stuff together. The funny things is that the most beautiful creations come from that!
If I’m too hungry I definitely just make what’s easier, a girl’s gotta eat quick
A sweet beginning is definitely the way to go in the mornings 🙂
I lovee cinnamon, but for some reason I always manage to forget about it until I’m done eating than I think..”Why didn’t I add cinnamon?” Maybe I need to keep some extra shakers around the house… 🙂
Usually when I finish a meal and I’m not fully satisfied, I move on to dessert 😛 I know that if I don’t eat something when I’m hungry I’ll end up eating everything in site later on, so it’s better to tackle it early on.
When I’m too hungry I usually feel like eating EVERYTHING. So I try and make something that somewhat satisfies most of my cravings. I try not to get to that point though because then it takes longer for me to tame my hunger and I end up eating more than I need to.
When I’m hungry and trying to decide over a meal, I have the hardest time choosing what to eat. I will usually snack on some carrot sticks while trying to decide to calm the hungry beast and then decide. 🙂
the usual suspects? bahaha I love it! and you always make pumpkin look so fantabulous! I want your dinner stat! <3 I am going to buy a giant can of pumpkin this week and go nuts!
Happy WIAW lovey!
I always try to drink some water and let my food digest if I’m not feeling satisfied! If I’m still hungry thirty minutes later I’ll usually snack on fruit or haveva dessert!
Only cottage cheeses and cinnamon? Am I missing something? Or maybe on your side of the world cottage cheese is different? Like when I went to Italy and realized that their so called plain yogurt was sweetened.
I usually know what I want much before mealtime but I often leave the table not quite satisfied because I still tend to plan smaller meals than the appropriate for my activity level. I’m trying to eat the way I used to eat before I started cycling every single day but it just doesn’t work. I say no to my cravings and then I get really cranky and end up eating much more than I feel comfortable with. I must find balance somewhere in the middle. Because milk with caramelized biscuits followed by grapes followed by yogurt with cereal is by no means a normal snack. End of rant, off to bed 🙂 .
I am in LOVE with cinnamon! I almost ran out yesterday but then I drove to the store and bought a big 1lb bag of it! Yum!
Usually I go with my cravings, no matter what time of day it is. Last night I had a big mess of a yogurt bowl for dessert, since I was still hungry and was craving all of the goodies I put into it.
When I’m not fully satisfied from a meal? I eat more, and try to satisfy my cravings.
Haha I do the exact same thing with my Enjoy Life trail mixes. I have a bag in my pantry and all that’s left in it are sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.:P
If I finish a meal and I’m still hungry I usually nosh on some dried fruit. I actually do that even if I’m NOT hungry just because I love ending meals on a sweet note.
I’m bookmarking that pumpkin scramble to make – I’ve been wanting to try it ever since you posted it on your OLD blog!
I am obsessed with putting cinnamon on most of my foods, it is simply not complete without that oh so amazing spice 🙂
Right after I finish a meal is the time I struggle the most with. Even if I am not hungry, I ALWAYS want something else… just a taste more, to finish off the meal. But that one taste just turns into more eating. I am trying to listen to my hunger cues better, but obviously this is easier said than done
I really find it difficult to eat something after I have had a meal and get quite embarrased by it I try and tell myself that my body needs more I usually have a yogurt. Hoping one day it will get easier. Xxx
It will. It was the same way for me. At first, you really have to push yourself to do it a few times, and then you’ll start seeing how good it makes you feel and it’ll get easier.
Haha looks like I’m joining the ‘we love cinnamon on everything’ party too with everyone else!! I’m sure there must be something addictive about it…I still need to try it on cottage cheese though!
Whenever I finish a meal and I’m still hungry I normally have a couple of pieces of fruit and greek yogurt…and then maybe a few munchies of cereal if that’s not enough 🙂 I cannot go hungry, that is a big no no!
And aarghh I’m SO bad at deciding what to have for meals. Sometimes the date that things need to be eaten by help me decide but a lot of the time I’ll repeat what I had the day before or the day before that!
Your WIAWs are the best! Your photos makes everything look amazing and so good, and I bet it is also 😉
I love The Kite Runner! Have you read A thousand splendid suns too? It is the same author, and it so so so good!
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Hey lovely,
Thank you for the comment on my latest post, Yes I have read The Pact it was actually the first book of hers I read, gosh it was absolutely amazing, i think i read it in two days I literally couldn’t put it down.
Oh my gosh i share my love of cinnamon with you, my mum is like Jess what are there cinnamon pots everywhere, i tell her you have to be prepared for all situations mum. 😉 Thank god you had spare. 😀
Oh gosh a bowl of blueberries… I love blueberries too they are little sweets of amazingness. I’m not sure if its the same in Canada but over here in the Uk the little buggers cost me an arm and a leg. ahah
I sometimes have a hard time dealing with the fact I have just eaten a meal yet im still hungry, but I recognize that my body is trying to tell me something, so I will make myself a fruit salad with fage or a pudding of some sort. its so good to treat your body.
I just googled The Kite Runner it sounds really good, I may have to put it on my reading list, I literally cannot get enough of reading.
Have a great day.
Jess xx
All of that food just looks amazing! I’m going to start a modified version of the New Rules plan tomorrow (modified to take into account my body pump and running training) and I can’t wait! When I’m still hungry after a meal I tend to fancy either something sweet and hydrating like fruit, or dense and full of flavour like chocolate, luckily I always have both on hand 🙂
i love the WIAW! yummm! your dinner looks SO good!!! I tend to eat something protein-y if i am still hungry, like cottage cheese or greek yogurt! OR peanut butter! But ill always eat something else if i dont feel satisfied! I cant BELIEVE i used to never ever feel satisfied and didnt eat when i was hungry, now i look at hunger as a blessing!
I tend to end my meal with fruit which does the trick…oh and some choc. If not, I just have my next snack sooner!
hahah i do the EXACT same thing with trail mix. my family always gets mad at me. i always leave the sunflower seeds.
I’m completely obsessed with cinnamon and I’m pretty picky too. I love Saigon Cinnamon, it’s the best and so flavorful 🙂
And pumpkin in eggs? DIfferent but sounds awesome!!