Happy WIAW! (What I Ate Wednesday)
There seem to be a lot of posts lately where people are talking about their accomplishments. I think that’s awesome!
The part that makes me sad is that many of these posts are pre-faced with something along the lines of:
“I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging…”
Or:
“Not to sound full of myself…”
Why do we have such a hard time sharing our “wins?” Charlie Sheen certainly didn’t and he isn’t even a winner.
Maybe it’s a female thing. Not to stereotype, but I have never heard a dude apologize or hesitate before talking about a success.
Women tend to be raised to support and nurture. Society tells us we are “caretakers.” This doesn’t have to mean we need to keep it to ourselves when we’ve accomplished something! We are allowed to be proud of ourselves and receive support and kudos from others. Personally, I love sharing in your successes and cheering you on!
Share a personal success one person today. I dare you.
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Today I am proud of myself for 3 reasons:
- I got out of bed and ran twice as far as I promised myself I had to
- I remembered to take pics of everything I ate for WIAW! (Yes, I take my pics on Tuesday… I’m told that’s ok. 🙂 )
- I made some serious deliciousness with the other half of my butternut squash
Here’s the story of my 3 prideful moments on what I’m now creatively dubbing Terrific Tuesday:
1. Run
Promising low mileage is one way I coax myself out of bed for morning runs. I don’t really enjoy going right from the bed to the street (that’s what she said), but on work days I don’t have time to chill first. So I make myself promises:
“If you get up, you only have to run a 5K. It will be easy. Get up!”
I had some verrry filling Mexican last night, so I didn’t need a snack other than to take my B-12 (awesome AM energy booster) before taking off. Apparently this was just what the Dr. ordered for me today.
Stats:
- Distance – 6 miles
- Time – 49:22
- Pace – 8:20
I think that’s my fastest time yet at this distance! Admittedly my leg was shaking on the brake pedal while driving to work, but in a good “I pushed myself” way.
2. WIAW
Typically I realize half way through my food-eating for the day that I’ve forgotten to take pics of everything I ate. Not the case today!
Breakfast:
My name is Laura and I am chia pudding-obsessed.
Blackberry Almond Chia Pudding
A few days ago I made Peach Cobbler Chia Pudding. I’ve also done Banana Cashew Chia Pudding. Today was Blackberry Almond Chia Pudding.
My favorite so far is still the Peach, but this was not bad. I added a bit of butter extract which make it more pie-like. Not bad at all, my friends.
Because everything tastes better in a martini glass
Blackberry Almond Chia Pudding
- 1/2 C blackberries, cut in half
- 1/4 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 T almond butter
- 1 T chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp butter extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, mushing blackberries slightly in the process. Store in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, stir and enjoy!
Lunch:
Eaten at my desk, but it was so good I didn’t care.
Roasted Butternut Red Pepper Lentils
Leftover Roasted Butternut Red Pepper Lentils… which may have been even better than they were on day one. The flavors had a chance to meld, I topped it with the last bits of fresh mozzarella… and I was one happy camper luncher.
Snack #1:
Celery and a freebie PB packet
Snack #2:
Peanut Butter Creme-filled Chocolate Newman-O's
Yesterday I got these in the mail from Mary @ Bites and Bliss. I won a recent giveaway she hosted… talk about bites OF bliss. What could be better than FREE Chocolate + PB cookies!?
Dinner:
Easy salad with a couple more of my little kid hidden veggie Chicken Bites.
Simple Salad with Chicken Bites
Snack #3:
Chocolate-Banana Green Creatine Protein Shake w/ Fiber
AND…
3. Serious Deliciousness
Newman's Own Spelt Pretzels and...
What exactly is that yellow-orange glob of tasty with my spelt pretzels? Check back tomorrow… *insert evil laugh here*
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Happy WIAW/Hump Day!
Share your win with me! What have you done lately to make yourself proud?
Love this! I’m proud of my photography. I honestly think that my pictures look really good. I’m also proud that I did lat pulldowns at 62.5 pounds last night. I normally put the weight on 50 and add one of those little 5 lb bars, but I couldn’t find one so I just upped the weight.
I ate your peach chia pudding again for breakfast today! I used regular cow milk because that’s what we had and I have to say that it’s better with non-dairy milk. I think I used soy or almond last time.
Yeah Lee! Both of those are cool accomplishments. I need to take a cue from you on the photography!
Great stats on your run, Laura.
Um… so classy to put your chia pudding in a martini glass! LOVE IT 🙂
Yet again, your pudding looks delish! And as for that yellow goo, I will try to patiently wait for more info, though I’m quite intrigued.
What a great post! You’re so right about ladies discounting their victories. I find myself downplaying accomplishments all the time too. My win for the week has been consistent posting 🙂 The last couple of months I haven’t been able to get over 10 posts done but it’s June 8th and I already have 5 done! Your lentil dish looks delicious. Do the chia puddings have a tapioca consistency?
Congrats to you for posting consistently – that is no small feat! 🙂
It is similar to tapioca or even bubble tea. I think it’s better though!
GREAT job on the run!! Can’t wait to find out what the yellow goo is…
I hope this becomes the most commented post you’ve ever put up simply because I believe people should feel proud of themselves. 😉
Glad you love the cookies!! I had to run out and buy another pack myself- SO good!!
I feel the same way about sharing my wins..and it may very well be a female thing. I think we’re more apt to care and support other’s wins than to brag about our own. My boyfriend’s changing that for me though. He’ll actually ask me questions to kind of make me brag about myself! haha My most recent brag was that I taught an awesome yoga class yesterday and officially got my training certificate in the mail!
Congrats! That’s really cool that your BF is so encouraging. 🙂
You won my cookies! [Didn’t you know they were destined for me and it was just a fluke in the number randomosity that led YOU to win? ;)]
And I’m proud of myself for being awesome. Awesome in a way that defies explanation.
Bwhahahaha! I’d share though… because you ARE awesome.
ahh I am so jealous of those Newman cookies!!! They are like oreos I must get my hands on some!! 😀
Love those cookies! And I was totally wondering what you have there aside your pretzals before you even mentioned it! Can’t wait for your post tomorrow so I can find out!
WOOT WOOT! Great job on that 8:20 pace gurlll!
Promising low mileage is one way I coax myself out of bed for morning runs. I don’t really enjoy going right from the bed to the street (that’s what she said)—-> that made me CRACK UP!
visiting from Tina’s @FFF – loving this idea!
i did 12 reps of standing calf raises at 145 pounds followed immediately by 12 reps of 140 on the leg press! the kicker? i don’t think I challenged myself enough.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Congrats on that weight – 140?! Rock on, Brooke. 🙂
There are few things in the world as good together as choc + PB! I wish I could try one 😀
The chia pudding looks delish!
I’m gonna have to try me some of that 🙂
That last picture looks like pureed butternut squash?? I’ll be back to find out!!
Shhhh… 😉
Laura, I think you’re right. I think it is a female thing. I said to a friend, “that [insert dish] I made was freaking delicious! I think I’ve outdone myself.” She said, “You’re not suppose to say your own food is good.” Can you freaking believe that? If I don’t think it’s good, then who will? Here’s to striking the balance between humility and confidence!
Whatever! When it tastes good, it tastes good! Based on the pics/descriptions alone, I bet your dishes always brag-worthy. 🙂
Seriously leaving us hanging??? Whatever the dip is, it is a lovely color- could it be bnut squash??
I think you’re right that it is a female thing. As you mentioned about being caretakers, we think it is our job to be successful and that it is not anything special. I need help with this too!!
I’ve never had chia pudding. Is it filling?
So…. what’s your thing?!
Chia pudding I really filling. The good fats are satisfying enough to take me right until lunch!
I eat chia seeds almost daily but never seem to make chia pudding. I have to get on this!
*in veruca salt whine* I WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE GOLDEN BLOB IS NOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy WIAW Laura!!!!
LOL! I love Veruca Salt. Tomorrow!!! 🙂
I feel exactly the same way! Honestly if I blog about something I have achieved or feel proud of I always find myself checking and trying to re word just to play it down. Why should we worry about what people might think of us if we are proud of ourselves for whatever reason?! Great post! 🙂
I feel exactly the same way! Honestly if I blog about something I have achieved or feel proud of I always find myself checking and trying to re word just to play it down. Why should we worry about what people might think of us if we are proud of ourselves for whatever reason?! Great post! 🙂
Agreed! We should be proud and simply say it without having to give a reason or disclaimer. You know I love that! 🙂
All your eats always look so delicious. And I would love to have the creativity you have.
That just made my day… thank you!!!