What I Ate Wednesday + A Glimpse Into My Past

I’d like to start off by saying this post is not intended to be interpreted as a “diet” or what you should be eating.  Everyone is different and this is just a glimpse into a somewhat typical day for me.  I do not count calories, macros, or have any dietary restrictions.  I’m a non-diet dietitian and believe in fueling my body consistently throughout the day with the real food so I can live and feel my best.

With that said…do I also take bites of my Quinn’s snacks and uneaten food throughout the day- you betcha!  Did I just spend 3 days in Chicago eating pizza, donuts, and bar food…yep!  I’m not a “perfect” eater and that is never my goal…just because I’m a Registered Dietitian (RD) doesn’t mean this is the “right” way to eat because there is no universal “right” way to eat.  I encourage you to find a way of eating that truly works best for YOU and honor that!

So here is some real talk for you…I recognize this type of post can be triggering for individuals struggling with disordered eating and that is never my intention.  I have struggled deeply with my own food issues in the past which influenced my decision to specialize in the treatment of eating disorders when first starting my RD career.  I’ve never really written out my story of why I became a dietitian and how my past relationship with food has impacted my career path, but I intend to on the blog soon. My reason for a post like this is to provide you with an example of how I balance my intake and fuel my body throughout the day. I hope to continue to inspire you to discover a way of eating that works best for you…do you 🙂

5:10am: Alarm goes off and I’m up and at em. My workout clothes are laid out in my bathroom, so I quickly get dressed and get ready for the gym. I grab a small banana and my water bottle as I head out the door to pick Heather up… get in the car B we’re going to do some BBG.

6:20am: Workout done and done. We usually “reward” ourselves with a Starbucks stop on the way home, but I’ve been trying to be good and drink coffee at home more. My husband has my coffee poured when I get home, so I just have to add my Vital Proteins and I use this Nespresso frother to add some homemade almond milk foam- YUM! (If we do stop at Starbucks I’ve been getting an almond milk misto or cold brew with coconut milk)

6:45am: I mix one Oxylent packet in 8 oz water for a post workout recovery drink and a little more hydration while drinking my coffee.

7:30am: I usually like to get to breakfast a little sooner after my workout, but when I got home from the gym Quinn was just getting up and my husband is trying to get out the door for work. This morning I had Almond milk yogurt (I use this kind) with 2 scoops CocoYo yogurt, 1 scoop of my homemade chia seed jam (this is the recipe), and topped with Purely Elizabeth granola, hemp seeds, and more chia seeds.

9:30am: Quinn and I are off to the zoo and I’m going to need more coffee lol. I made myself an Americano with this creamer for the road.

10:30am: I packed us both a bar to snack on. Quinn has been loving these Field Day snack bars and Zing sent me these mini bars that make a great morning snack.

11:30am: I’m pushing my luck not getting Quinn home sooner after the zoo, but craving a Pressed Juicery stop because it is somewhat close to the zoo…so YOLO. I grab a few juices and coconut water for the week and a turmeric latte for the road (this is caffeine free I promise I’m plenty caffeinated by this point). Quinn loves getting a freeze sample and loses her sh*t when we have to leave and she can’t get another sample. Once again…pushing my luck at this point!

12:15pm: I’ve been on a bowl kick lately if you follow along on Insta stories…and today was no different. Today I had arugula, sliced carrots, microgreens, lentils, edamame, avocado, shaved brussel sprouts, and 2 fried eggs (only one pictured, but I made second) with Primal Kitchen Caesar dressing. So dang good!

1:30pm: I got Quinn down for her nap and got to finish my bowl in peace and quiet! I have to end most lunch and dinners with a little something sweet to cleanse my pallet ☺ I popped 3 of these Lara Bites and had a mango La Croix.

4:00pm Quinn is up and we are both needing a little afternoon snack to hold us over till dinner. She has been loving popcorn lately and loves eating it out of my bowl even more. I have been getting this avocado oil popcorn lately and I also have Skinny Pop. I also had a GT Ginger Kombucha.

7:15pm: I did not have my ish together tonight so Ross and I ate after Quinn went to bed. I’ve been trying to have dinner ready earlier so we can eat as a family around 5:30-6:00pm, but that doesn’t always happen.  Anyways, tonight was an easy one…turkey meatloaf and bagged salad. This turkey meatloaf recipe from Skinny Taste is SO easy and I just picked up this salad kit and added avocado. I usually use my own dressing when I do the salad kits, but the ingredients for this dressing were actually on point.

8:30pm: Dessert time! I whipped up these chocolate chip cookies… my husband doesn’t think they taste like “real” cookies lol, but I’m obsessed- more for me! I had 2 of these before bed.

**Throughout the day I’m also drinking ~80 oz water**

9:00pm: That’s a wrap for today. Time to go to bed and do it all over again tomorrow!

Let me know if you like these types of posts!  Would you also like to see more of what Quinn eats throughout the day, or should I say throws on the ground…sigh.

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