Happy What I Ate Wednesday. How’s your week going? Things have been nuts over here, between writing deadlines, a packed schedule and hectic happenings at the hospital, and other manner of crazy (Hello, Mercury Retrograde), but I’m still taking a quick break to pop in for the weekly WIAW link-up. To get myself into a more relaxed mindset (hah!), I thougt I’d post last Thursday’s meals and snacks.
Last Thursday, I worked from home and decided to start my day with a long stroll through the park and took my time getting into the to-do list. I hardly ever make the time for that kind of thing (I’m more the roll out of bed and hit the gym before it’s light out kinda person), and I am so glad I did! I also met up with a friend for lunch, which was a nice break in the day. I even took the time to test out a new dessert recipe that night.
So yeah. Nice mini-break sort of. For the “what I ate” part…
Breakfast: Savory oatmeal enjoyed after a long walk in the park
Lunch: I met a girlfriend for lunch at Uncle Nick’s in Hells Kitchen—it was the perfect way to take a break in my day. My $10 lunch special of Greek salad with chicken came with a much-needed cup of coffee.
Snack: Yogurt with cocoa powder, coconut flour, and strawberries
Dinner: A big salad topped with a veggie burger. Not sure why I’ve been craving this lately, but it was exactly what I wanted.
Snack: A strawberry crisp—recipe coming soon! PS—I finally learned the difference between a crisp and a crumble.
What’s your favorite time of day to work out?
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I’ve never had savory oatmeal. Is it good? What do you put on it?
I love it. I often find it keeps me full longer. I like to put veggies, tahini, and goat cheese on top. I also like avocado, salsa, or other types of cheese. Bacon too.
Your last Thursday sounds lovely. We all need those “take your time” days to rejuvenate ourselves. Though if you are like me you end up taking so much time you actually get nothing done! Aha. Oh well.
I just tried my first yogurt + coconut flour combo – awesome!
Glad you enjoyed it!
And those days are important to take, even if you get “nothing” done—recharging is important.
That crisp looks so yummy, can’t wait for the recipe 🙂
Thanks—I’ve already made it several times since : )
That bowl of oatmeal looks utterly delicious! I love working out in the morning but it happens so rarely that it’s all the sweeter when it does. It just feels like a great start to the day, you know?
Totally! Morning endorphins are a great day to deal with the BS that crops up.
I never knew the difference between a crisp and a crumble! I kind of always thought it was a preference thing.
Same here!
omg that is too funny…I have been working on a crisp/crumble recipe and could NOT for the life of me work out which it was…thanks for the clarification! That feta on the salad = epic serving.
That’s so funny—yeah, I had no idea. I learn something new every day!