Bottomless Pit

Whoa… Do you ever wake up hungry, eat your breakfast, and IMMEDIATELY start thinking about your next meal??

That was my day today.

When I’m less rested, I am ALWAYS hungrier. I know it’s not a coincidence that I did a day trip to Boise yesterday, didn’t sleep well, and woke up hungry.

BREAKFAST
I had my usual breakfast – - JC Cinnamon Rolls! I seriously love these guys, and usually find them to be incredibly filling.

Today, not so much. About 20 minutes later, I helped myself to two Fruit Leather strips.

LUNCH
Well, lunch was at 12pm on the dot. I couldn’t wait a MOMENT longer for it today. I did some research on MyFitnessPal and learned that I could have a Panda Express Bowl with String Bean Chicken and Mixed Veggies instead of rice for 240 calories. That seemed like a great alternative for lunch!

I usually eat A LOT of Subway (like every day), so finding variety is good. Sodium is high for a meal like this, but I I’ve made sure to hydrate and to NOT eat this on Weigh In Eve! It was super-tasty!About TEN minutes later, I was still hungry. I had about a 35 minute drive between visits and knew that I was going to need something more. SHOOT.I found a Whole Foods in my path, and bought some ~~expensive~~ delicious sliced cucumbers and grape tomatoes from their salad bar.

It’s not like I can wash veggies in my car, so I knew that salad bar would work. I also tried not to go with fruit, since that’s extra calories too.

I also MAY have picked up a small bag of Pirate’s Booty. It was disappointing to know my snack had already been accounted for by 2pm today – - But, I love that Booty!

GROCERY SHOPPING?

I also realized I have hardly any veggies at home, so I had to hit the grocery store this evening, too. STARVING when I walked into the door, I knew this was going to be trouble.

I went to Super Target because I also needed a hairdryer. Veggies + hairdryer. That would be easy!

Somehow, I ended up here though….

What the Heck??

Target, to me, is extra tempting because they have a unique store-brand. Being that I was hungry, I was SURE I could find a small bag of baked chips. How about I found a BIG bag of Market Pantry Smoky Cheddar and Bacon Baked Chips?? AND, I carried it around the store with FULL intention of eating it. Eating “just a portion” I had told myself. Riiiiiiiiight. We both know I’m chip-sessed. There’s no way.

Good news (and my apologies to Target): I left the chips in the purse aisle and grabbed two bananas that were at the register. I ate one on the way home. Delish and a good decision!

DINNER

I decided to play with my favorite JC blank canvas tonight – - Chicken Fettucine. I made an insanely delicious dish tonight. Add-ins included: Minced Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Red Onions Sliced, crushed red pepper.

I sauteed all of the extras in a saute pan, and then added in the pasta (which I cooked per the package instructions prior to adding.)

I stirred it around and let it cook for a few. Whoa…. aromatic and fantastic!

Check out how good that looks!!!

Now, one would think that this delicious pasta dish would be enough to fill me up.

NOPE!

I went back for more tomatoes… knowing that this would keep me under my calories for the day.

LESSONS LEARNED TODAY

Sleep is good. I need to get some.
Packing snacks for my day is critical. I made it through today, but I won’t always be as successful.
STAY OUT OF THE CHIP AISLE!