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How I Eat When On-The-Go All Day (WIAW: Birthday Style!)

How I Eat When On-The-Go All Day (WIAW: Birthday Style!)

March 27, 2013

Hey guys Open-mouthed smile

Thanks for the comments on yesterday’s post! It feels good to know I’m not the only one who feels that way about turning a certain age. I actually took action on one of the items a day early:

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Yep, I climbed yesterday! I took advantage of working at a climbing gym, and after my client I spent about 45 minutes climbing (and falling) on the bouldering wall. Fun times!

While today is just another work day, it’s an exciting work day – it’s my birthday! Even though I’ll be working (in fact, I’m working a little extra today, as I’m subbing for another instructor who’s out) it’s a nice feeling to carry throughout the day – and the phone calls from loved ones don’t hurt either Winking smile 

Yesterday, on the other hand, was go-go-go from 6:45 in the morning until 6:45 at night. I literally ate all of my meals on the go, save for my bedtime snack. Since I do this a couple times a week, I thought it’d be fun to show ya’ll how I pack and eat when my meals are eaten in the car or in the break room.

Breakfast: 7:15 a.m. before teaching a core class, in the gym break room:

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This little concoction is, while not pretty, super delicious. It basically includes all of my favorite things. Before leaving home, I mixed together: ~1/3 c. pumpkin, coconut milk, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, sea salt, almond butter, and coconut butter. Then when I got to the gym I nuked it for a minute. On the side I had two little sausages. This meal, for some reason, keeps me full for SO long. I think it’s the high fat content.

Lunch 1/Meal 2: 11:15 a.m., before teaching an interval class, in a coffee shop near the gym:

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In between my client and teaching my next class, I had a couple hours, so I drove around the corner to find a new-to-me coffee shop, Pekoe Sip House. For a couple hours, I sipped some tea and worked on some online training plans, and eventually got to my meal -  Jambalaya (I can post the recipe if you guys are interested – super dee duper easy!!) leftover from dinner. I also sipped a delicious herbal tea that I can’t pronounce. I was a little overwhelmed and the huge variety of teas they offered, so I just told the barista to make me her favorite herbal tea. Whatever it was, it was yummy! Open-mouthed smile

Lunch 2/Meal 3: 3:15 p.m., before heading to the other gym to start training:

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Tuna salad – tuna, mustard, sea salt, coriander, lemon, served over cabbage, with some avocado and a piece of GF toast. I ate this after taking a hot yoga class in the afternoon as soon as I stepped in the door – while sipping a coconut water on the side. I had a total of 1.25 hours to eat, shower, get ready, and be at the other gym for my next string of clients.

I wanted a little somthin’ more after this, so I also had a bag of Popchips:

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Dinner: 7:15ish p.m., after finishing training clients for the day:

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Buffalo tacos! I tried to mimic the ones I had this day, and somewhat succeeded! They were a little different, since I added the tri-color peppers, but tasted just as delicious!

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Yum.

Last meal: 9:15 p.m., shortly before heading up to bed:

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Udi’s granola in canned coconut milk. I’ve actually been eating this the past couple nights if I have a nighttime snack. Such a satisfying snack Smile

*note that my daily eats might look a little different than they have lately. I’ve been trying out smaller meals, spread a little more throughout the day lately. I’ll update you on why soon.

*also note that this day of eats is far from paleo. I’ll update you on that soon, as well!

 What’s the best thing you ate yesterday?

I’d definitely have to go with the buffalo tacos! But tonight Shane’s taking care of dinner, so I’m excited for that, and Friday we’re going to my favorite steak house!

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37 Comments

    • Nancy
      Nancy on 03/27/2013 at 4:31 pm

      Ahh! Love that you bouldered. What do you do at the climbing gym, if you don’t climb (if you don’t mind me asking).

      I’ve been climbing since 1995 and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to see more blogs posting about it 🙂

  2. Catherine @ A Two Storey Home
    Catherine @ A Two Storey Home on 03/27/2013 at 6:46 am

    Happy birthday!! I hope it’s a great day for you, despite having to work. 🙂 You have been an inspiration to me through this blog… thank you! All your food looks so good, especially the breakfast concoction! I may need to try that!

    Enjoy your day!
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  4. cottercrunch
    cottercrunch on 03/27/2013 at 7:45 am

    happy bday!!! 28 is a good year! and love those smaller meals. look good to me! can’t wait for the health update.xxoo
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  6. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
    Katie @ Talk Less, Say More on 03/27/2013 at 7:50 am

    Happy Birthday! 🙂

    I’m definitely all about smaller meals and snacks vs larger meals, so I’m interested to hear how that’s going for you!
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  7. Lindsey
    Lindsey on 03/27/2013 at 8:04 am

    My eats have been so lame, but I love almond butter toast in the mornings right now. Nothing exciting, I know! I have been trying to eat 6 smaller meals too these days since its seems like I need to eat every few hours.
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  8. Jessica
    Jessica on 03/27/2013 at 8:07 am

    Happy Birthday!!!! The best thing I ate all day was this unsalted and no sugar added, nut and dried fruit mix. It was sooo good even without it being salty. I ate so much of it I thought I was going to be sick!

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  11. Meghan @ After the Ivy League
    Meghan @ After the Ivy League on 03/27/2013 at 8:41 am

    Buffalo tacos look so good! I feel like I’m always on the go with my eats too..I have breakfast at home but I need to eat it in 5 min flat or I’ll be late, and lunch and snacks are all eaten at the office. Still possible to eat healthy though for sure! The avocado and tuna look delicious.
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  13. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
    Liz @ I Heart Vegetables on 03/27/2013 at 8:43 am

    Oh my gosh your lunch sounds amazing!!! I’ve been thinking about trying to eat fish again. It’s such a great source of protein!

  14. Natalie @ Free Range Human
    Natalie @ Free Range Human on 03/27/2013 at 9:04 am

    Happy, happy birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and lots of well wishes! And maybe a little birthday cake 😉
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  18. Alaina
    Alaina on 03/27/2013 at 10:22 am

    Happy Happy Birthday Paige!! Yeah for March birthdays! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week!
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  19. Katie @ KatieEnPursuit
    Katie @ KatieEnPursuit on 03/27/2013 at 10:30 am

    Happy Happy Birthday Paige! Hope it’s a fabulous day for you! I love mixing a ton of things together like the breakfast you had, yum! I made a delish pasta sauce from scratch in the crockpot yesterday, served over spag. squash for dinner it was amazing!
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  20. Lisa
    Lisa on 03/27/2013 at 1:34 pm

    Happy happy birthday Paige!!!! Hope you have the best day!!
    Everything you ate today looks delicious, especially the coconut milk and granola snack! I love that stuff.

  21. Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
    Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning on 03/27/2013 at 1:48 pm

    Tuna, avocado, tacos, coconut… I want it all! What a delicious day on the run! You definitely prove that you don’t have to eat crap when you’re having meals on the go.
    Best thing I ate yesterday… hmm. Oh! That would be dinner! I made lomo saltado using bison sirloin. Ohhh my goodness it was good- and the leftovers were even better!
    Hope you’re having a GREAT birthday! 🙂
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    • Paige
      Paige on 03/27/2013 at 4:15 pm

      I have NO idea what that is, but I’m betting it’s delicious 😉

  22. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
    Katie @ Peace Love & Oats on 03/27/2013 at 2:48 pm

    Yay for rock climbing!!! I’m also so impressed you packed all that food! I’ve gotten so bad about packing for school…

  23. julie
    julie on 03/27/2013 at 4:19 pm

    sometimes I wish I was on the go more! I sit at my desk ALL DAY so whenever I eat it feels liek repeat repeat repeat hahaha

  26. Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance
    Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance on 03/27/2013 at 4:21 pm

    Happy happy birthday Paige! And what a great way to celebrate with climbing a rock 😉

    They had a wall in the gym at my university and I fell from it maaaaany times before making it to the top. Then I never returned haha. Hopefully you’ll have better luck 😉
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  27. Nancy
    Nancy on 03/27/2013 at 4:44 pm

    Omg my comment didn’t post, even though it said “duplicate” posted.
    Maybe it’s under moderation? Maybe i’ll just write it out again and you can delete this one later lol.

    Way to boulder!! Do you mind me asking what do you do at the climbing gym if you don’t climb? Valid question – lol even though it sounds abrupt. I’ve been climbing since 1995, so I’m excited to see more climbing pics on other blogs! yay!
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  29. Lee
    Lee on 03/27/2013 at 6:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Paige!

  30. AJ
    AJ on 03/27/2013 at 8:14 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Looks like you had yummy and healthy meals on your special day!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  32. Lani
    Lani on 03/27/2013 at 10:50 pm

    Happy birthday! I love your blog. 🙂 have a wonderful celebration.

  34. Hayley
    Hayley on 03/28/2013 at 10:47 am

    Happy Birthday!! I used to rock climb and I loved it! It was such a good upper body workout! The best thing I had yesterday was a homemade omelet with turkey, spinach, swiss, and oven roasted tomatoes!! Those pop chips are the best flavor!! I am defiantly a smaller more frequent meals kind of girl! I hope you had a good bday!
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