So in reality, I ate all of this food before I went back to school, but I figured this week should have some sort of theme – because I’m a teacher, and we like themes? Perhaps.
In case you’re new around these parts (if so, HI!), every Wednesday I like to participate in a blog event called “What I Ate Wednesday”, or in abbreviation “WIAW” – yeah, try sounding that one out.. it’s pretty fun. The lovely Jenn from Peas & Crayons hosts a blog party each and every week featuring what different bloggers are eating on Wednesdays. It’s a pretty fun event and it always gives me ideas for new meals!
So, what am I eating this Wednesday? (Or Monday, since this is actually when this all occurred!)
Breakfast – 6:00 AM
High Protein Chocolate Blueberry Oatmeal
Lunch – 11:30 AM
Lunch was a hodgepodge of foods. I had a piece of gluten free sandwich bread topped with hummus and green tomato slices. I also had leftover salsa & cheezey baked beans from a few days ago – I also sauteed up some swiss chard, eggplant, and mushrooms to go along with it. It was delish.
Snack – 2:30 PM
Apparently it was all about the blueberries and chocolate today today! I had a smoothie with:
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/2 banana
- 2/3 cup blueberries
- 1 scoop chocolate Sun Warrior
- 1 cup milk
And about a whole melon – okay, maybe a half of a melon.. but it was a lot of melon.
At this point, all I wanted was something easy, fast, and delicious. I came up with a salad with hummus, a sweet potato, and roasted broccoli. It got the job done.
Snack – 9:00 PM
Then to squash the munchies, I had a Jazz apple…
and some raisins with almonds to balance out the day!
Question: What was the best thing you ate today (or yesterday)?
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wow that all looks delish! yum! i think the best thing i ate today was a huge bowl of kashi cereal and making a feta, raspberry and olive salad for lunch:)
omg i loveee your dinnner and lunch!!
The most delicious thing I ate yesterday was 1/2 a Snickers Ice Cream bar, and good news- they’re finally out of the house!
And whenever I eat melon, I end up (almost) eating the whole thing, too!
Loves it! great eats
happy WIAW. I am eating local blackberries right now….YUM
I did my first WIAW post today!
Some great eats here - lunch looks particularly good
Super healthy day!
My most delicious thing was a tofu egg salad - I’ve been a veganaise fiend these past few days and I made a faux mayo/mustard tofu salad with zucchini and squash instead of the traditional carrots and celery. It totally hit the spot!
mmm that sounds like a wonderful day of eats!!!! i LOVE your blog!! i am definitely a daily reader now
that smoothie looks de-lish!! i will definitely try it soon!!! everyday is blueberry and chocolate day for me!!! what grade do you teach? my soon-to-be mother-in-law is a 2nd grade teacher 
So far I had an awesome peach/banana/spinach smoothie for breakfast
I noticed that you didn’t show a morning snack…did the oatmeal keep you full for that long?? I can’t seem to go four hours without eating again!
The best thing I ate yesterday was leftover panzanella salad and parmesan basil tilipia I made for dinner the night before.
Both were super easy, light recipes, and both were outstanding!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/panzanella-salad/detail.aspx
http://www.food.com/recipe/parmesan-basil-perch-18327 (of course, I made this with tilipia instead of perch!)
the best thing I had was my chocolate frozen yogurt with thin mint pieces and peanut butter chips from Yogurtini! you can read about my layering technique on my blog… haha, practice makes perfect.
That smoothie looks like the perfect afternoon pick-me-up
I haven’t eaten anything yet today, but I did bake some DELICIOUS smelling cookies.
I’ll be eating those as soon as they aren’t 350 degrees.
All you meals look mouth-watering. Best thing I ate yesterday was my dinner: veggie taco burgers with grilled veg and sweet potato chips!
This morning I had a quinoa/Greek yogurt parfait with peanut butter, flax and a peach - new favorite of mine
Jazz apples might just be my favorite…Galas are right up there too!
Best eat lately?Hmm…I’ve been eating alot of this combo: Plain chobani, chocolate p. powder, flaxseed, almond butter and cinnamon. It’s wonderful.
I’ve been making that exact smoothie almost every day! Yummers. And I have absolutely NO control around melon. I’ve been walking around all summer with a watermelon baby
Yummmy melon! I feel you on eating a ton of it in one sitting too! It is just too good to stop!
Hope your second day back is as good as your first!! I can’t wait to get back. I’ve had enough time off (I can’t believe I am saying this..)
Yum! I love breakfast so I enjoyed my oatmeal with dried cranberries, agave nectar, ground flaxseed and a teaspoon of nut butter.
The best thing I ate yesterday was definitely my yummy salad… arugula, corn, smoked mozzarella, Cajun turkey & cucumber! sooo good!
xoxo from Trinidad
<3 WIAW…it always gives me good ideas! The best thing I ate was my vegan shepherd's pie. Comfort food to the max!
Your oatmeal always looks amazing. The best thing I ate yesterday was my dinner- cheese ravioli with a sun-dried tomato sauce. Delish!
Best thing I ate yesterday was artichoke & assiago dip! I didn’t have time to make it from scratch (which would have been even better!) but it was still delicious.
Mmmm sweet potato! That was the best thing I’ve had lately. Those things never get old.
I had some fantastic sweet potato fries with a chipoltle mayo dip yesterday. Mmmmmm.
Good luck getting ready for the school year!
The best thing I ate yesterday was Warrior Crunch granola!
So good!
most delicious? cottage cheese + peanut flour & stevia + banana. try it, you’ll thank me
xo.
my favorite eat from yesterday had to have been my homemade frittata
I have a new obsession.
I have GOT to find one of those straws for mahself. I keep gazing at yours jealously.
That dinner looks perfect. I’ve been craving sweet potato like crazy after seeing it around the blogworld lately. Or maybe it’s just because Fall is coming
And I think I went through about 3/4 of a cantaloupe yesterday. I thought my addiction with them had passed, but apparently not…
Oh school. So weird to not have to go back. I might miss school but I do not miss having to pack a lunch everyday. I’m loving your throw it together attitude. I swear those no-fuss meals are better than the ones you spend time slaving over.
oh are you excited!!!?! Back to school gitters? just kidding, youre probably the worlds best teacher.
Best thing = my OMELET <3
But not gonna lie, those oats look dangggg good.
I’m currently eating a Babybel. My FAVORITE!!
I love the almond and raisin combo. So delicious. Even better with a bit of chocolate in the mix!
The best thing I ate today was leftover german chocolate cake from my birthday yesterday
Chelsey! Where is the ketchup with that sweet potato?! You’re the ketchup queen!
The best thing is the snickers stuffed choc chip cookies I made!
I am loving your glass straw, too
At first, I didn’t see your note about the above food pictures being taken on Monday.
I thought you were superwoman and had fastforwarded time or something
Someone in my office made spicy feta dip…literally it’s feta blended with spices and lemon juice. It was addicting, I thought I was going to eat the whole bowl.
The best thing I ate today (so far) was the birthday cake fudge I made the other day!! SO delish!!
Also I’ve been a long time reader, and not so frequent commenter but I love your WIAWs. I always mean to participate but I always forget until about halfway through the day.
Best thing I had today was breakfast, love yours!
Hey Chelsey,
I’ve got an (embarrassing) thyroid question for you….I’ve been dealing with thyroid issues for the past couple years and it took forever for a doctor to figure it out. It turns out I also have something else that was causing my thyroid treatment to not be effective yet. One of the many things that has bothered me the most has been the weight gain. My question for you is when you went to a higher dose of thyroid and felt better, did you just lose the extra weight easily? I am trying to figure out what to expect when I start feeling bettr. Thanks
Hey Chelsey,
I’ve got an (embarrassing) thyroid question for you….I’ve been dealing with thyroid issues for the past couple years and it took forever for a doctor to figure it out. It turns out I also have something else that was causing my thyroid treatment to not be effective yet. One of the many things that has bothered me the most has been the weight gain. My question for you is when you went to a higher dose of thyroid and felt better, did you just lose the extra weight easily? I am trying to figure out what to expect when I start feeling better. Thanks
the best thing I ate today was a breakfast bake that actually ended up being GF. Holla at PB&J later for the recipe, boo!
The best thing I ate today was a sandwich from the craziest bakery by the Toronto beach! It had the softest multigrain bread and was loaded with the freshest veggies and basil pesto spread! So delicious! Your oats look amazing!
Lately I have been so addicted to The Fitnessista’s protein pancakes. Those things are amazing!!
Oatmeal, heavy on the cinnamon!!! ….Plus some chocolate with sea salt to brighten the back to school blues!
I love eating nuts and dried fruit together! So chewy and crunchy! And so often times they are mixed in with other stuff but when you have them on their own its such a treat!!!
Aren’t jazz apples the BEST? I love them, but they’re expensive. Last time I bought some my son dropped the bag on the groud at the store and I was too embarrased to put them back, so I bought bruised Jazz apples. Ugh. They were still delicious!
Haha I can definitely eat at least half a melon in one sitting too. Once I start, I just can’t stop eating!
The best thing I ate today was one of Jess’s branana muffins. Those things are amazing!
Very yummy looking foods-especially your lunch. Hodgepodges often make fantastic meals
My favorite eat of today was my salad from martins salad bar-amazing!
That all looks delicious. So so so tasty
The best thing I’ve eaten today has been my morning vanilla sunwarrior, big banana, coconut milk and oats. All in porridge form. Divine…creamy, sweet, indulgent and healthy. 
xyx
yummy everything looks great!! i am obsessed with oats and peanut butter in the morning right now, it just is something i cant get over!!