Just need to eat!
I biked to yoga this morning. Love biking 🙂 It was a great warm-up, as usual. I have a mat strap so I was able to bike with my yoga mat on my back. The yoga class was just OK. I have been spoiled at Yoga One with the 94* and softer wood floor. The Y’s floor was so hard that even with my nice mat my knees hurt. And my mat kept slipping!? The class wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t that great. I felt stiff doing yoga – that shouldn’t be! The poses also seemed harder not being all limber from the heat and it didn’t flow as nicely as I would have liked. I will go back to this class again though.
Once home I set out to prep my meals for the rest of the day. Took me about 20 minutes:
Lunch
I have to go to Winthrop in about 20 minutes to prove that I don’t have tuberculosis growing on my arm from my TB test on Monday. In order to not miss class, I’m trying to go a bit early and get all the paperwork done so when 1:45 hits (48 hours) I can show them my arm and run. I’ve been late to Metabolism two times in a row and dont’ want to make that tree!
So I packed up lunch. Not sure when I will eat it. Probably in stages. Apple in the car, veggies during class?
I’ve got some zucchini + green pepper
And about 3 tbsp of Sabra for dipping
Flax Oat Bran cubes
And an apple
Afternoon Snacks
Can’t wait to dig into these! I’ll have one around 3:30 in-between classes and one either before MNT or on my ride home at 8:30 –
Dinner
Lastly – a delicious Thanksgiving-style salad. Roasted squash and mushrooms on a bed of baby spinach topped with shredded roasted chicken and goat cheese. Plus some cinnamon.
If you move the chicken, you’ll find the veggies –
I’m already excited about this as well!
Dessert
Last but not least… a piece of Scharffen Berger Chocolate from BlogHerFood to get me through the last hour of MNT at 8 tonight 🙂
I’ll be back tonight with a short recap post, but there you have 3 meals in 1 and a good example of me eating on the go
Daria @ Daria Can Cook says
That’s a good day’s eats! I love the Thanksgiving salad idea – I’ve been looking for good salad tricks!
Ali @ The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen says
Kath – Love the on-the-go meals! I think it is super important to share those with the world! Eating healthy can be done when you are busy! I somehow missed meeting you at the conference, maybe next year! -Ali 🙂
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Pecan pie larabar and pumpkin yogurt–I think you’re a genius!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Those are 3 great meals for being on the go. Much mroe creative than I’d come up with!
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
mmm that larabar looks SO good!!! 😉 hehe. Have a good day.
PS- Congrats on your Foodbuzz nominations!!!!!! You cleaned up..that is fabulous!! I’m sure you will easily take at least one of the categories.
Erin says
Great meals and tips on packing! I think I might start taking a pre picture during the week so I remind myself what I’m going to eat/pack throughout the day. It will prevent snacking too!
I had the Pumpkin Pie yogurt for a snack today. Sooo good!
Maggie says
I always use 2 yoga mats when I’m practicing on a hard surface. Just roll the second out on top of the first 🙂 They don’t slide around or anything.
I have those tupperwares – forget what they are called. I love the way they have the cute spinny storage thing though.
Hope you enjoy your busy day!
Noelle says
Where are you getting your pumpkin yogurt from, Costco? I’ve been looking everywhere for it and can’t find a Whole Foods in Chicago that carries it…. 🙁
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
Sorry about the meh yoga class!
The TG salad looks aaamazing!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
mmmmm thanksgiving 😉 love those fall flavors 😉
I still can’t find the pumpkin yogurt ;(
Hallie (Healthy Twists) says
I have to look out for that pumpkin pie yogurt, it sounds delish! I had to do the same thing today…pack up my lunch dinner and snacks…but it’s work-related, not school. I got a free cooler bag from AAA from getting an auto insurance quote from them, and even though I didn’t end up buying the insurance, I’ve gotten a ton of mileage (hehe) out of the bag 🙂
Allyson says
That is a days good eats! I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel with my food because I’m leaving town tomorrow. I’m down to, like, beans, and potatoes 🙂
Mary :: A Merry Life says
I love stuff from Built. I have a water bottle cover thing that I just adore.
Your food looks great for eating on the go! I hope you have a great day!
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
I love packing cucumbers as a snack. And chocolate too!
pam (pamcakesandeggs) says
I’m going to try to track down the pumpkin pie yogurt this week and bask in the Fallishness of it. October!
leslie says
i adore not only how prepared and organized you are in packing your meals, but also how you still eat lots of delicious food, even if it’s on the go. such a great example, kath!
Megan says
I like seeing a full day of eats! I often have to bring lunch and dinner to work (plus snacks) so it’s nice to see what others do. Now I just need a super cute patterned lunch bag to carry it all in!!
christie, honoring health says
Kath, does that bag keep everything cold or do you have to put something in it for that?
Estela @ weekly bite says
Your lunch is one of my perfect/fav lunches!
Holly says
you eating on the go is SO MUCH MORE gourmet than me eating on the go 🙂
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Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds like you planned everything out well!! I love how you take into account where you will be and how “snack-like” foods will be needed for lunch. You’ll be ready for anything! 🙂
Diana says
That lunch and dinner look awesome. 🙂
Shannon, Tropical Eats says
Everything looks mighty fabulous-o!!! Especially the T-giving salad… I can’t wait for lots of cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie! Fall is just the best ever 🙂 Have a great day!
BethT @ Pretty By The Bay says
I brought my lunch to an event yesterday instead of eating the crappy boxed lunch…it felt good to have a salad on the go! And I have to agree with you that Sabra hummus makes an AWESOME and portable) salad dressing. MMM.
Sheri says
Your on the go meal looks so good! Thanks for sharing it always gives me good ideas!
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says
I love biking, too!
Great job packing on the go! I like the fact that you always use containers instead of plastic baggies. Very green of you! You set a good example 😀
Angela says
Your dinner looks terrific! I pack two meals per day so it gives me some ideas!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I love your examples of how to pack a healthy meal on the go. I used to love bringing meals with me when I needed them to help with my healthy lifestyle. Besides its so much cheaper than eating out.
After hot yoga I now know what you mean about being more limber. I felt like putty when I was in the heated room and now I have to be careful not to overstretch when I do regular yoga. Sorry you class wasn’t great.
Jenna says
you make great on the go meals kath!!
jenna
Mellissa says
Meals to go look so good, it is hard to get food in when you are going non stop all afternoon between class and driving!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
i always pack my food to go b/c of work & appreciate the inspiring ideas! meals on the go can be tricky and i love seeing how other people to it!
Anne [email protected] Weigh of Life says
I love your lunch box. It rocks!
Lizzy says
this lunch is AMAZING! i love veggie chips dipped in hummus! 🙂 hope your having a great day!
Q. says
Kath,
Love your blog! DEFINITELY adding you to my blog roll!
brandi says
i wish I could find that yogurt + Larabar!
And dinner sounds great. Hope your testing/classes go well!
angieinatlanta says
I love how you cube your bread! Great idea for easy snacking!
Pam says
Have a great evening and enjoy!
sue says
love seeing all your on the go meals at once- i like the idea of cubing the bread- such a fun way to eat it!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
That salad looks awesome! I bet a cranberry dressing would complement it beautifully. 🙂
Love the meals on-the-go, they can be fun — well, when you aren’t getting TB tests lol.
Jenn
Courtney says
That is a GREAT example of eating on the go! I have a client who claims she can’t find healthy food cuz she is a salesperson and on the go and what can she pack for lunch, etc. I’m going to direct her to this post she can see how easy and delish it can be!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
Angharad (Eating for England) says
Woah! woah! woah! That salad really does have thanksgiving written all over it! Looks delicious!
I like how you save the more fun snackage til later in the day – something to look forward to!
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says
The salad looks great! What wonderful layers of flavors.
Nicole says
I have the same lunch bag and I love how much I can pack into it! The salad looks SO good.
Emily, homecookedem says
What a great spread you have goin’ on!! Enjoy it!!
K says
Great day of eats!! You look well prepared!
Naomi (onefitfoodie) says
never tried the pecan pie lara bar! i heard it was fantastic!
you are so cute with all your food wrapped up and ready to go! I do the same thing and I know lots of others do as well, its a way to 1) save money and 2) eat the foods you want and know exactly what you are eating!
enjoy your day!
Rachael (La Dolce Vita) says
Great post. I love getting ideas for portable meals!
maria says
Everyone keeps popping up with those pumpkin stonyfields and I am jealous to the extreme. Oh what I would give for some groceries from home right now!
Kath says
Noelle,
Harris Teeter
christie,
If I want to keep things cold I use an ice pack.
Kath
Sarah says
Hooray for pumpkin pie and pecan pie for snacks 🙂
Christina MINDFUL LIVING says
wow that salad looks scrumptioussss
Andee (Runtolive) says
I love the idea of a Thanksgiving salad! Such a balanced protein packed lunch. I see a lot of that in the future after Thanksgiving 🙂