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Daily Eats

Daily Eats

April 19, 2017 By Robyn 32 Comments

The past few Tuesdays have been a little weird since I’ve been working this 8 hour shift from 3-11pm and then I typically work 2-3 other twelve hour shifts throughout the week. Totally not my favorite, but such is life.

I haven’t done a day of eats post in a while so here we go. My sleep schedule is 12:30 to 7:30-8am these days with work. I’m more of a 11 to 6:30am gal but 8am is my current wake up time. When I’m not working I try to keep with that schedule too since it keeps my sleep rhythmic.

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After a couple cups of coffee with whole milk I was craving some PB and J oats for breakfast. Yesterday I used a 1/2 cup portion of oats. Some days I use 1/3 if I’m going to work out within the hour so I don’t vom up my breakfast –> I see 1/3 cup portions used all the time on instagram and can I make a little PSA? Unless you’re eating oatmeal as a snack or are using ample toppings such as granola or something, 1/3 cup to me is a little measly of a portion. 1/2 to 2/3 of a cup usually satisfies my hunger, but if I was hungry enough for a cup I’d eat that too. Ok, PSA over.

I cooked the oats in almond milk along with a spoonful of chia seeds, vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. Then stirred in a banana at the end and scooped on some WF crunchy PB and Crofter’s grape jelly, two of my favorites.

I was hungry a couple hours later before leaving for zumba so I snacked on chocolate + PB.  Yep, took my first zumba class yesterday. It was awesome.

Post exercise I made a blueberry chocolate smoothie using almond milk, chocolate Vega, frozen blueberries, frozen spinach, 1 tsp of maca powder and some ice. It made enough smoothie to fill this jar up x 2.

And then I threw together lunch and packed up snacks + dinner for work. I snacked on some cucumber while doing so because they were about to go bad and it was either my mouth or the trash.

Lunch was a bunch of leftovers from Monday night’s dinner thrown onto some greens. Nick and I ate a smorgasbord of mediterranean food on Monday and I took home some leftover chicken shawarma, hummus, and falafel.

I sautéed up the falafel and chicken with bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, added it to a bed of spring mix, drizzled on some olive oil and called it lunch.

I need carbs to satisfy me at all meals so I popped some popcorn on the stovetop in coconut oil, sprinkled with sea salt and ate that while getting ready for work. By getting ready I mean swiping on mascara and throwing my hair in a ponytail.

And then took a strawberry popsicle with me to go! Yes, summer…you are near.

Work was slower yesterday so I had time to snack on veg + hummus and some beef jerky I was sent from Laura’s. I’ve been into savory > sweet snacks lately so this satisfied.

Dinner was leftover tuna cakes from last week. I know tuna cakes sound absolutely disgusting but I promise these jalapeño coconut ones were good and SO easy. I was short on groceries and had a couple cans of tuna so googled “tuna cakes” and found this recipe. I added some hot sauce and ate them with green beans and a baked potato with olive oil.

I left work around 11:20, was home an hour later and had a few spoonfuls of ice cream before hopping into bed.

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  1. Rithika says

    April 19, 2017 at 9:59 am

    Totally agree about the oatmeal. I’m still hungry after a half cup sometimes…so I just started to make more. Also, the only way I eat oatmeal is with a banana stirred in at the end and peanut butter of course. If it’s a frozen banana, it’s even better. Try it!

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  2. Megan says

    April 19, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I appreciate your PSA about oatmeal. I tried making my oatmeal with 1/3 cup dry oats once and it was simply not enough. It’s important to emphasize that it’s okay to have more if you are hungry in the morning. Just because others are eating 1/3 cup doesn’t mean you have to as well.

    I also love reading all of your posts. From your daily eats to your mindful eating and body acceptance posts. Thank you!

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  3. Amber @ Madden Wellness Counseling says

    April 19, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Hell yes about the oatmeal! I was also using 1/3 cup from seeing other posts and I was always starving like an hour later. Now I usually use a pack of the Better Oats Blueberry Muffin (my fave!) AND I also had another 1/4 cup of plain dry oats. Plus PB on top. Seems to be the perfect amount!

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  4. Lori Geurin says

    April 19, 2017 at 11:56 am

    I’m always interested if other people put milk on their oatmeal. I grew up eating mine served with milk and just can’t eat it without….I’ve tried. It’s an ongoing joke with me and my husband because he never puts milk on his. I guess it’s just what you’re used to. 😉

    Isn’t popcorn popped in coconut oil simply the best? I love adding Himalayan pink sea salt to mine, or sometimes Stevia with cinnamon if I’m in the mood for something sweet.

    Thanks for sharing the tuna cakes recipe! Maybe this makes me weird, but I don’t think it sounds disgusting at all. 🙂 I make salmon cakes every once in a while, but have never tried them with tuna.

    What is kinda weird is that when I was growing up we put maple syrup on our salmon cakes and we called them salmon patties, like Sponge Bob. One of those things that sounds strange but tastes delicious!

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  5. Julia @ Drops of Jules says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    What I admire most about your daily eats is how spontaneous you are. You don’t let food go to waste, and you’re always just throwing together what you have, while keeping health in mind. This is the mindset I hope to get to!

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  6. Kara says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I stir in a couple eggs or full fat Greek yogurt at the end (in addition to the fruit and nut butter) and it seems to help keep me satisfied for more than a couple hours! I have been reading your blog for a few months and absolutely love your view on mindful eating and body acceptance. Out of the handful of bloggers that I do follow, I look forward to reading your posts the most. Congrats on your upcoming wedding! ????

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  7. Bethany @LuluRuns says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    I so agree about the 1/3 c. oat thing – I used to do that for a long time, but now I use either 1/2 to 2/3 depending how hungry I am!

    Also, your food always make me ravenous. If you could send some of your daily eats this way, that’d be great. 😉

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  8. Chelsie says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    I’m so grateful for your oat PSA!! As someone recovering from an ED who is still trying to regain her hunger and fullness cues, I’m constantly second-guessing my portion sizes (for everything!), even though I know I shouldn’t (it’s slowly getting better/I’m calming down about it). After having recently upped my typical portion from a hefty 1/3 c. to a hefty 1/2 c. (and feeling the energy benefits!), your PSA was music to my ears.

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  9. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    i need 1/2 cup oatmeal too with ample toppings…i am always tempted to try tuna cake but never do..i need to look into that recipe.

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  10. acktive life says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    I cannot imagine eating a bowl of oatmeal that is only 1/3…So AMEN to the PSA! XOXO I have never cooked my oats that way, but I like that combo. I’ll have to try it soon. I haven’t made oats in a while. I think it is because of the warmer temperatures that I’ve just been wanting cold food.

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  11. Courtney says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Delicious! I always love your daily eats posts. I’m usually starving in the morning and can eat 1 cup of oats with toppings nooooo problem. I don’t understand the people that only eat a 1/4 cup… how?? Thanks for sharing, Robyn!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      Oh girl me and you both!

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  12. Emily says

    April 19, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    I like how simple your oatmeal bowls are; I need to branch out and try eating more oats in the morning. I really love them, but sometimes I think my brain holds me back from eating as much as I need to eat in the morning. But… you always inspire me with your love for and freedom around food. 😉

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      I don’t like to get complicated ha 🙂 Remember to focus on how you FEEL. xoxo

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  13. Emily S says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    YES about the oatmeal! Often times oatmeal will be my pre-bedtime snack (if I feel like I need something a little more substantial) and I always do 1/2 cup. The thought of doing 1/3 cup has never crossed my mind – that’s hardly anything! Also, I may have to try those tuna cakes!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      I actually prefer oatmeal as a snack vs a meal since it doesn’t really fill me up for long – but once in a while I do crave it. Hope you like the tuna cakes 🙂

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  14. Carrie this fit chick says

    April 19, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Amen! I always need at least 1/2 cup! Love the chocolate and pb combo you got there. Is there anything better than chocolate and pb? I think NOT.

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Not much 🙂

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  15. Edie says

    April 19, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    Love your daily eats posts – they’re simply the best. And amen about the oats. I don’t even measure mine anymore; I simply eyeball my portion and it’s usually pretty spot on!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      love a good eyeball – that’s the way to go 🙂

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  16. Alexa says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:56 am

    THAT ICE CREAM IS AMAZING. i just bought it for the first time and oh. my.
    also, i use 1/3 cup of oats and always have, but i add about 1/4 cup of egg whites and a spoonful of cottage cheese among other things and stay full for almost 4 hours. to each their own!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      if it keeps you full and is satisfying – then girl you do what feels good to you! 🙂

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  17. Erin Ramsay says

    April 20, 2017 at 2:29 am

    I’m eating way more than a 1/3 of a cup of oatmeal right now as I read your post. Thank you thank you thank you for your candid writing.

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      <3 <3

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  18. Kaylee says

    April 20, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    Preach to your PSA. Also, oats cooked in milk (vs water) in the only way to go if we’re doing the sweet oatmeal train.
    Zumba is super fun. That and Just Dance are basically the only times you’ll catch me dancing ‘in public.’

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      ALWAYS with milk and never with water — that’s actually a change many of our clients make and it’s life changing both from a taste and mental perspective. Loved Zumba but I love dancing at weddings and really anywhere….not that I’m good buttt 🙂

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  19. Megan @ A Continual Feast Blog says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    Is it weird that I totally forgot about popsicles?! Always love seeing your days of eats- thanks for sharing!!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      I did too until I saw a box and was like YES…popsicles!

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  20. Amanda says

    April 20, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    LOL about the oatmeal. Legit every time I see recipes for oats I’m like but HOW!?!? I have 1/2-2/3 withpractically half a tub of yogurt and fruit and pb so I can’t imagine that little bit making me full!

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    • Robyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      you’re in good company 🙂

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  21. Courtney says

    April 28, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I love, love, love seeing these posts from you. Always encouraging. I love the way that you can incorporate your wisdom while sharing your yummy eats. I would love to see those posts more often! As someone who has dealt with restriction, these posts that show this it is in fact NORMAL to eat a lot are so exciting and freeing! Thank you!! <3

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