WIAW – Staying Cool & Hydrated
20 Jun
Happy What I Ate Wednesday! I did much better today with photographing my meals & snacks throughout the day than I did last week, so I actually have a lot to share!
To find out more about WIAW & to see what other bloggers are eating, check out Jen’s blog, Peas & Crayons!
I usually don’t eat anything in the morning before I workout, because I tend to do better on an empty stomach. However, this morning I woke up with a rather painful (& irritating!) headache, so I knew I needed to eat something to be able to take some medicine before heading off to spin class. (I can’t take headache medicine on an empty stomach; I get all shaky!)
Breakfast – Dunkin’ Donuts veggie egg white flatbread & a medium iced coffee
My plan was to finally try out the Van’s waffles I purchased at the store this week. My plans went awry, however, when 10:30AM rolled around & I still hadn’t eaten an actual breakfast.
Spin class was from 9:15-10:00, then I had a few errands to run afterwards. I knew I was going to be getting a DD iced coffee on my way home, but the desire for quick convenience took over as I was sitting in the drive-thru & I decided to go for the flatbread sandwich! (I’ll definitely be trying my new waffles tomorrow though!)
Lunch – Overnight oats & water (lots of water)
It was a scorcher in southeast PA today, so the thought of anything hot for lunch was not appealing. “Overnight” oats sounded perfect though, so I whipped up a batch & let them soak in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This batch was made up of…
- 2/3 c. oats
- About 1 c. almond milk
- 1 heaping tbsp. vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- Sliced strawberries & raspberries
- 1 tsp. of my new Peanut Butter & Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl peanut butter
- And a bit of honey
I also was sure to drink a ton of ice water throughout the day – my persistent headache + the heat called for it. I must have filled up my “Bride” tumbler 6 or 7 times throughout the day!
Afternoon Snack – 100 calorie pack of Blue Diamond almonds & a mug of Awake tea, sweetened with Sweet-X Xylitol Crystals
Chris & I purchased a huge box of the individual packs of almonds on our last bulk shopping trip. I believe there were 32 packs in a box, which cost around $9.00 – so much better than buying the 5-6 pack boxes in the grocery store!
I received both the Tazo tea ($3.19 for a box of 20 bags) & Sweet-X ($4.20 for an 8 oz. container) from Swanson Vitamins & I am loving both products. I’m not the biggest fan of tea, but I really enjoyed this particular flavor. I added a tsp. of Sweet-X (I like most things sweet, in case you didn’t know! 
) & loved how it added just a touch of sweetness without overpower the beverage. I’d recommend either product, & at Swanson’s amazing prices, you really have nothing to lose!
Dinner – Chicken casserole & green beans
I tried out a new chicken casserole recipe this evening, & it turned out awesome. (I’ll share the recipe soon!) Even though the casserole itself including veggies (love the all-in-one factor of casseroles!), I served up some green beans on the side because they were on their last leg.
Dessert – Frozen grapes
I’m really not the kind of person who counts fruit as a “dessert” (c’mon now…) but tonight, these frozen grapes hit the spot. They tasted sweet, cool, & refreshing… perfect for 100*+ temps! (Don’t be fooled, in reality I sat in the AC all day!)
So, there you have it! I actually have to pat myself on the back a little bit; I think I did pretty well today. I feel like I’ve been indulging way more than usual (or necessary!) lately, so it feels good to have reeled it in a bit.
What do you crave most in super hot weather? While the frozen grapes were good, I would’ve happily traded up for some frozen yogurt or ice cream! 
Disclaimer: I received products from Swanson Health Products free of charge, however all thoughts & opinions on these products & Swanson are my own. (Seriously, their prices are amazing!)
I *LOVE* frozen grapes! ….and the fact that I can buy them in bulk when they are on sale and just pop them in the freezer (but I take them off the stems first)
pun intended! …It looks tasty too!
I also love the all-in-one’ness that a casserole brings to the table
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Can’t go wrong with Dunkin Donuts lol I used to live in Boston and my roommate and I would always go there to get iced coffee and a treat on fridays before our early morning class. Obviously we would be hitting up the gym after lol
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Their iced coffee is the best!
Frozen yogurt definitely helps when it’s hot out
Vans waffles are really good too. You’ll never want to buy another frozen waffle again!
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I tried them this morning & I’m a fan!
I’m definitely a froyo gal!
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I think I am going to put some overnight oats in the fridge right now! And I wish I could get froyo right now!
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Mmm! That cinnamon raisin swirl PB looks amazing. For some reason, I’ve been craving hotter foods lately. We made a tater tot casserole last night with ground beef and vegetables – comfort food at its best!
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That sounds awesome!
when the hot temps arrive, i am almost always thinking of ice cream or frozen yogurt! if i’m looking for something healthier, i usually crave smoothies or salads.
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i’ve been sure to drink lots of ice water too..and GAH that is my favorite PB and Co flavor!
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I am the smoothie QUEEN when the weather starts heating up. It’s weird because I’m usually not big on drinking my meals at all, but I just can’t help myself!
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It’s been a SCORCHER in Boston yesterday and today. Those frozen grapes look like they would definitely cool you off! Yum!
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I love frozen grapes! In the summer, I definitely crave: ice cream, iced coffee, iced tea, and smoothies! Yum! Hope you’re staying cool today
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Dunkin Donuts has food items other than donuts?? I never knew! We don’t have a ton of them here so I always thought it was just donuts and coffee
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Oh my goodness… YES! They actually have quite the food selection!
I love frozen grapes on hot days! Today felt more like summer in Phoenix than in Cleveland in my world. Definitely excited for the cool front that’s coming through.
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I call for fro-yo when it hits 100!!!! Love that bride cup!
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Thank you! My sister got it for me at my bridal shower last year!