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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!!!

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

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