This weeks “What I Ate Wednesday” WIAW kicks off with the first of two breakfasts. I was up very early for a job interview, and since I didn’t want my stomach grumbling mid-interview, I dug into a bowl of Dark Chocolate Cheerios, with almond milk and a little bit of fruit.
Have you tried these Dark Chocolate Cheerios yet? If not, you are certainly missing out. I think the only Cheerio flavor ever created that I didn’t like was Banana Nut, and that’s because generally, banana-flavored things taste artificial to me. However, these Dark Chocolate Cheerios are definitely making it to the top of my list, right after Frosted Cheerios.
The interview went well, and it was actually in a very cool part of Omaha. This bad blogger forgot to take pictures after the interview because I was doing what I always do post-date/post-interview: over-analyzing everything I said/didn’t say, what he said/didn’t say, etc. Ahh, I love being a woman!
It was still very early, so I headed to a cafe to get some work done and also scarf down breakfast #2 for the day.
I wasn’t kidding about the two breakfasts! I promise I didn’t eat every single thing on this plate, but I did inhale the omelet, which was chock full of fresh vegetables. I was pleasantly surprised that the veggies weren’t cloaked in oil and butter.
Around lunch, as the temperatures creeped towards the 60’s, I knew I would regret it if I didn’t get outside for my first outdoor run in weeks. I ran in one of my favorite parts of town and decided to just use the stopwatch on my phone, rather than MapMyRun. My plan: to run until I didn’t feel like running anymore and get a little lost. Those are my favorite types of runs!
I ended up running 90 minutes, which isn’t half bad for my first outdoor run of the season.
In all honesty, I didn’t even pay attention to where I was running. I knew if I truly got lost, Google Maps would show me the way! My run took me through beautiful neighborhoods with gorgeous houses and a whole lot of “wide open spaces.”
Eventually I stumbled upon this little pond that was about a quarter mile around and even fit in some speed training!
I don’t think I could have felt any happier during this run. To me, there is nothing better than running free, with no clear direction or purpose, and getting lost in your run, while getting lost in your thoughts at the same time. I debated posting this cheesy selfy, but this is actually how I looked the entire time I was running. I may have scared the people running by me…
I’ve really got a knack for rocking that whole “wind blown” hair look, don’t you think?
After that long run, I was one hungry girl. In honor of “Love your Veggies” month, I concocted a dish of brussels sprouts over arugula and topped with cottage cheese for a protein kick. I guess it was a mid-afternoon lunch/snack, since I had already eaten two breakfasts.
Don’t worry, friends. That is NOT ketchup on top – it’s actually Catalina dressing. I would never do anything that weird…
There were of, course, a few other snacks enjoyed throughout the day. The perfect snacking “couples” in fact.
Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter with a banana on the side…
The very fact that I have had this jar of cookie butter for two weeks means that I am clearly a strong person.
Pretzel Goldfish dipped in Sun-Dried Tomato Laughing Cow Cheese
And last, but not least, Apple Pie Greek Yogurt + Dark Chocolate Cheerios
Continuing with the vegetable theme, I had something very different for dinner: a gigantic salad chock full of veggies, and again topped with cottage cheese and egg whites for some protein.
I swear I’m not a vegetarian, but without a male influence, I do tend to go in that direction. However, I make a special effort to pay attention to my protein sources (Greek Yogurt, egg whites, cottage cheese) when I’m not eating as much meat.
Yesterday was also Becca’s birthday, and since this is the first birthday I’ve actually been in town for in years, I think I was a little TOO excited. First, I stopped at Gigi’s Cupcakes for the obligatory birthday cakes. Of course, I just had to get 4 because everyone in her family needs one!
Omaha friends, if you haven’t been to Gigi’ at Village Point, you are missing out! How can you go wrong with frosting that is three inches tall?
Her 3-year-old son, Brody, smartly wrapped the cupcake box in masking tape and caution tape so that “Daddy couldn’t eat them all.” It was the cutest thing ever, but of course, I forgot to take a picture!
The cupcakes revved my sweet tooth, so I had to have some ice cream before turning in for the night. Plus, it was still 50 degrees out, and if you don’t have a bowl of ice cream when it’s 50 degrees in February, then you are just plain weird.
Peppermint ice cream doused in whipped cream, chocolate sauce and the latest Goldfish release, Honey Bun. In case you are wondering, the new flavor is fabulous, and you should definitely get to your local grocery store and purchase them for yourself and your children right now.
And no, Goldfish doesn’t pay me to say this stuff – I am just a 30 year old woman without children who celebrates a new Goldfish flavor every single time it hits the shelves. That’s totally normal right?
Let’s Discuss:
I feel like we haven’t chatted food in a while tell me about:
– Favorite Ice Cream Flavor (for me it’s Peppermint Dream, hands down)
– Favorite Cheerios Flavor (Dark Chocolate is decent, but it just can’t overtake the sugary goodness of Frosted)
– Favorite Goldfish Flavor (Gotta’ go with French Toast)
I wondered why Brody felt the need to tape the box of cupcakes up…
Favorite Ice Cream: White Chocolate TCBY
hahaha a man after my heart – I would do the same thing if a cupcake bandit lived in my house 🙂
Your run looked BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I LOVE me some gigi’s cupcakes!!!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles recently posted…Bring On The Protein
Thank you – definitely reminded me that there is no place like home 🙂
And me too – love love Gigi’s cupcakes!
My grandson Jack loves those chocolate cheerios!!! I will have to buy a box for myself now
haha – they are perfect because I personally consider Cheerios a “healthy” food – so I feel good eating the dark chocolate cheerios 🙂
Everything on here looks wonderful! I’ve really only ever liked plain Cheerios, but General Mills just sent me some of those Dark Chocolate Multi-Grain Cheerios—definitely looking forward to those after reading this!
Jess @ Keeping It Real Food recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday #150
Yes you must give them a try! Let me know what you think – PS, love that General Mills reached out to you!
Hasn’t the weather been awesome the past couple of days?? I have been loving it!! I walked on my lunch both yesterday and today 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Ahhh that weather was nice wasn’t it? So short-lived though 🙁 Great meeting you last night!
A jar of nut butter for two weeks??? You should win an award or something.
Andrea @ pencils and pancakes recently posted…What I ate on Valentine’s Day
hahaha I am proud of myself. I think I still have a hard time with peanut butter though…
You stopped at my cupcake shop! 😉
I remember when I saw my first cupcake shop – it was pretty funny. Okay okay, it’s not actually my cupcake shop – far from it actually because I haven’t had a cupcake in 12 years, LOL!
Oh and uh, what on EARTH would we do without our google maps! SERIOUSLY!! Remember Atlases?!?!?!?!?! I remember my parents having them in the car and we would have to consult them when we were trying to find my friend’s houses!! So crazy to think about that!
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hahaha I can’t believe you haven’t had a cupcake in 12 years….you must change that!
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