I can’t believe it’s Wednesday already. The week goes so fast, and I could definitely get used to having a three day working week like we had last week!! Although I’m sure if it was three days we’d all be wishing it was even shorter again! However I’m very grateful to have a job and it’s very rare I wake up wanting to stay in bed, so I know I’m very lucky! The three day week has completely thrown me off though, it feels so strange having a weekend already, I’ve had no idea if I’m coming or going!
My thanks again to Jenn for hosting a wonderful WIAW!
I have however some very tasty eats this week! I blame a trip to Waitrose last week (£££) and a housemate on holiday leaving me free reign over the kitchen!
Overnight Oats made famous by the blog world!
In the mix was one Danone Activia Yogurt (various flavours), porridge oats, chia seeds and non-dairy milk.
Mix all together before bed and in the morning you wake up with a very creamy filling oaty goodness. A couple of mornings if it’s gone a bit thick I’ve added just a splash more milk to loosen it up. It took me a while to get into Overnight Oats but I’m so glad I kept persevering. Maybe I need to do the same with Green Monsters?
Lunches at work have been fresh and flavoursome salads and a tin of Amy’s Soup. Apologies for the photos, they were taken on my phone.
I really enjoyed the Amy’s Soup. It’s very low in calories but still surprisingly filling. Although it didn’t keep me full enough to do a full work out in the gym, but I should have probably bulked it out a bit more. I also found it quite salty for a soup, but I don’t normally chose broth based soups.
In my salads this week have been lots of Romaine leaves, chick peas, sweet corn, tuna, munchy seeds and the most delicious Waitrose cherry tomatoes. These salads were really filling and kept me going through some pretty intense workouts!
Snacks have been fresh fruit this week. I’m on a total pineapple kick and although I find it makes my hand and tongue a bit itchy, I just can’t get enough!
Dinners this week have been quick, easy and delicious. I’ve been getting back from the gym quite late so by the time I’ve showered etc. I’m starving and don’t want to spend ages cooking. Stir fries have been the order of the day and quick pasta dishes.
I split a small bag of fresh noodles over the two dishes, with a bag of stir fry veg, some kale and a delicious Plum sauce from Waitrose. One night I used my favourite sausages, Mattessons, and the next I used some turkey breast. So yum and so quick!
This pasta dish is fiorelli stuffed with pumpkin and pinenuts, again from Waitrose. I also boiled up the remainder of my kale, even more of the delicious Mattessons sausage (told you I’m obsessed) and a bit of tomato sauce. Yum yum and so quick!
I am trying to go a bit longer for my work outs in the evenings so by the time I get home I’m hungry and just want something quick. I’m also struggling to work out what a good afternoon snack is to have that will keep me going and what the best time to have it is. I guess I’m just going to have to play around.
What do you find works for you for an afternoon snack? Or do you work out in the mornings? My gym only opens before work twice a week so I often go after work about 5.15. My lunch varies between 12pm and 2pm so working out what to eat to fuel me through a work out is vital!
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