Wooooooowie. Everyone sure does love their fruit.
It was great to see so many people jumping in to defend natureās sweet, sweet gift to us. Iām glad we can all agree that cutting fruit out of oneās diet is absolute garbage. And Iām also glad to hear that Iām not the only one who gets even hungrier after eating an apple ā I guess there really is something fishy about those innocent looking red [or green] buggersā¦ Itās sad, though, because I love me some apples but I havenāt 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 donāt exactly want to make it any crazierā¦
And speaking of crazy, itās everyoneās favorite day of the week again! I have no idea where the last 7 days went, but letās not waste any more time and get the party started!
Breakfast prepā¦
My day always starts out with the usual suspects.
Tea while oats are cooking. Coffee while oats areā¦ being eaten.
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Breakfastā¦
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 donāt think thatāll change anytime soon. Sweet breakfast, sweet day. Canāt argue with that kind of logic
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Pre-workout Snackā¦
Banana with almond butter and dark chocolate ā¦ Cottage cheese with cinnamon
Wednesdays are weight training days, but this is by far my favorite pre-workout snack no matter what Iām going to be doing. Itās easy on my stomach and gives me a tonne of energyā¦ which I really needed because todayās routine left me lying on the floor as a shaky mess. Iām halfway through Stage 1 of the New Rules of Lifting for Women workout plan, andā¦ ouch. Just ouch.
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Tragedy Strikesā¦
The cottage cheese in this morningās snack (^^) snuffed out my cinnamon shakerā¦
Thankfully, Iāve got a whoooooole lot to spareā¦
In case itās not blatantly obvious, I kind of have an obsession with cinnamon, so I make 400% sure that I never run out. Thereās 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? Donāt give me that lookā¦
It beats having to get up to go to the kitchen every time I want another shake, which isā¦ quite often.
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Post-workout/Lunchā¦
Breakfast for lunch still owns my heartā¦
Yogurt mess (Kashi Honey Sunshine, Puffins, puffed wheat, trail mix) ā¦ Salad beast
And because lunch apparently wasnāt 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, unattendedā¦
See food. Eat food. Ask no questions.
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Afternoon Noshingsā¦
It was a laaazy afternoon spent reading and nibblingā¦
I finished reading Room, which was absolutely amazing, and now Iām starting on The Kite Runner, which is also absolutely amazing thus far. Iām having a tonne of luck with books this summerā¦ I canāt even remember the last one I read that I didnt enjoy.
Oh, and does grape kombucha remind anyone else of childrenās cough syrup?
No? Maybe itās just me, thenā¦ but I kind of like it
And I have a confessionā¦
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 Iām left with the okay-but-not-as-good stuff when I reach the bottom of the bag. But thatās okay, because I manage to satisfy my chocolate craving by other meansā¦
Chocolate chip cookie doughā¦ chocolate pudding mixed with extra cocoa.
Hit. the. spotā¦ But I was absolutely starving by the time dinner rolld around, and had an impossibly difficult time trying to decide what to makeā¦
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Dinnerā¦
In the end, it was an avocado craving that decided for meā¦ I needed some guac [and salsa] in my life, so I just went with the first Mexican themed meal that came to mindā¦
Pumpkin chili Mexican Scramble
Dee-lish. But I already feel hunger creeping back inā¦ so itās gonna be snack time soon.
Hope youāre all having a lovely [and tasty] night!
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What do you do when you finish your meal and youāre 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?
Lauren
If Iām not fully satisfied after I eat Iāll give it a few minutes and if I still feel hungry Iāll 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. Iāve realized that waiting till Iām that hungry is NEVER a good idea!
Christy
Breakfast for lunch is my favorite. And then breakfast for dinner is even better. Haha.
If Iām not satisfied with a meal, I just keep eating more of other stuff. I did that the other night.
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
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 upāitās 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 Iām 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 Iām left feeling unsatisfied after a meal, I try to wait 20 minutes to see whether Iāll feel more satiated after the food begins to digest. If not, Iāll plate a small amount of food and try my best to enjoy it slowly. This works much better than grazing on odds nā ends, which I know from experience can lead to an over-stuffed belly!
As far as eating when Iām extremely hungry: I try not to get to that place, because when Iām ravenous, Iāll grab almost anything in sight!
jodie
When Im hungry after eating, I try to think if there was something I left outā¦(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.
theprocessofhealing
Haha I looove you and your cinnamon addiction!!! Itās ok, we all have sooomething!
I read the Kite Runner in school. It was required but I got SO into it.. itās such a good, moving book. Have you seen the book? Iām requiring you to watch it once you finish the book. Itās a requirement.
Sweet Cheeks
cinnamon will always be the number one spice in my book. I always load up on the jumbo containers at Samās. and even those donāt 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.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
I usually go get more food
Lexi
Can I just say that I absolutely ADORE your tea cup?
Love cinnamon. I always buy it in bulk. Itās just that good.
I have a feeling youāll like the Kite Runner. Itās tied with The Shadow of The Wind as one of my favorite books.
What do you do when you finish your meal and youāre 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 Iāll 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 Iām too hungry, and canāt make any decisions. Itās so hard to choose something because I want it to be really good and satisfying, but there seem to be too many choices. I canāt tune into my hunger cues or cravings properly when Iāve gone beyond my base-level of hunger.
Laura
Kite Runner ā so sad, but very good.One of my favourites.
& cinnamon; im a bit obsessed. Letās just say in emergency situations I have stolen a shaker from starbucks, no harm right?
Ameena
I really want to comment on your lovely meals but I saw āThe Kite Runner!ā 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 Hosseiniās second book, āA Thousand Splendid Sunsā was even better. If you can imagine that!
Amanda @ Running with Spoons
I absolutely love The Kite Runner, and if his second book is supposed to be even better, then Iām going to pick it up for sure
Lindsay
Mmmm Iām 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
Freya
Oh I love how you eat! That lunch is right up my street
And I have a cinnamon stash like yours ā 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 Iām really hungry, which is dull, but at least I know Iāll like them!
foodfashionboats
Love your eats! When Iām still hungry after I ate, I just eat some more! Or Iāll wait a few minutes to see if I still donāt feel satisfied. When starvation sets in, I have a real hard time deciding what to eat and Iāll usually throw some stuff together. The funny things is that the most beautiful creations come from that!
Jenny
If Iām too hungry I definitely just make whatās easier, a girlās gotta eat quick
kris (everyday oats)
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 Iām done eating than I think..āWhy didnāt I add cinnamon?ā Maybe I need to keep some extra shakers around the houseā¦
Usually when I finish a meal and Iām not fully satisfied, I move on to dessert I know that if I donāt eat something when Iām hungry Iāll end up eating everything in site later on, so itās better to tackle it early on.
When Iām 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.
Megan
When Iām 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.
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons
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!
Girl In The Pink
I always try to drink some water and let my food digest if Iām not feeling satisfied! If Iām still hungry thirty minutes later Iāll usually snack on fruit or haveva dessert!
Albizia
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. Iām trying to eat the way I used to eat before I started cycling every single day but it just doesnāt 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 .
The Teenage Taste
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!
Lisa Fine
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 Iām not fully satisfied from a meal? I eat more, and try to satisfy my cravings.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
Haha I do the exact same thing with my Enjoy Life trail mixes. I have a bag in my pantry and all thatās left in it are sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.:P
If I finish a meal and Iām still hungry I usually nosh on some dried fruit. I actually do that even if Iām NOT hungry just because I love ending meals on a sweet note.
Iām bookmarking that pumpkin scramble to make ā Iāve been wanting to try it ever since you posted it on your OLD blog!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
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 elseā¦ 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
sarah@onedayiwillseethesun
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
Amanda @ Running with Spoons
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 youāll start seeing how good it makes you feel and itāll get easier.
kabochafashion
Haha looks like Iām joining the āwe love cinnamon on everythingā party too with everyone else!! Iām sure there must be something addictive about itā¦I still need to try it on cottage cheese though!
Whenever I finish a meal and Iām still hungry I normally have a couple of pieces of fruit and greek yogurtā¦and then maybe a few munchies of cereal if thatās not enough I cannot go hungry, that is a big no no!
And aarghh Iām 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 Iāll repeat what I had the day before or the day before that!
vegan aphrodite
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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allthingswholesome
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 couldnāt 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 blueberriesā¦ I love blueberries too they are little sweets of amazingness. Iām 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
Laura Agar Wilson
All of that food just looks amazing! Iām 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 canāt wait! When Iām 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
kbwood
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!
Khushboo Thadani
I tend to end my meal with fruit which does the trickā¦oh and some choc. If not, I just have my next snack sooner!
Natalie
hahah i do the EXACT same thing with trail mix. my family always gets mad at me. i always leave the sunflower seeds.
Gina
Iām completely obsessed with cinnamon and Iām pretty picky too. I love Saigon Cinnamon, itās the best and so flavorful
And pumpkin in eggs? DIfferent but sounds awesome!!