Oct 13 / Allie

Snacks on a Bed

…name that movie!!

I had a great workout yesterday on an empty stomach. I really don’t know where in the world my energy came from. I walked the 20 min. to the gym (no parking on weekdays allowed for low-lifes like me!) ellipticalled for 50 min. Afterwards, I randomly decided to do a 35 min. full body strength training workout using mostly dumbbells, body weight, and a few machines. Lastly, I walked the 20 min. back to my apartment. WHEW!

I finally decided to crack open my vintage can o’ pumpkin! I got 3 of these on clearance last year from Target after Thanksgiving. I’m so glad I saved one because of the pumpkin shortage this year….is that still in effect?

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I decided to make the easiest microwave pumpkin pie that I definitely ate several times a week last fall/winter. I got the inspiration from one of Kath’s recipes way long ago!

  • 1/2 cup of pumpkin
  • 1 egg white
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • stevia

Mix well with a fork and microwave for 2-3 minutes!

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Voila!! I topped it with yogurt and pecans this time for a faux cream cheese frosting!

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When hunger finally struck, I had TJ’s European Style yogurt with Kashi Puffs, bananas, strawberries, pecans, and dried cranberries.

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Little Bear wanted you to see that there really was yogurt hiding underneath!!

Also, it was a dreary day so my bed was the ONLY place I could get any decent lighting.

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Warning: it was quite a snackie day! I don’t have classes on Mondays, so I don’t have to eat around any classes or meetings–I can just snack away!

I had a Pecan Pumpkin Butter Cookie…more like a bite/chew/patty.

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Next up, I decided on a veggie snack plate. I tried to make it as pretty as those of Gliding Calm’s.

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Getting in my rainbow :) Like my sheets?

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I also had a Spiced Pumpkin Pie Clif Bar throughout the night. I had little nudges of it at a time. That’s the last of these Clif Bars. Now that I’ve tried the Fall flavors, I need to take a break!

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Half a cranberry+brie+almond butter BANINI. Look at the little banana butt stickin’ out!! This combo was perty good if I do say so myself :)

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I decided to butcher my butternut squash too! Can you tell I was totally procrastinating work?!?!

Anyways, cutting him open almost led to some fingers getting cut off in the process….and a process it WAS.

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I ate about 1/4 of the squashie and then had another snack: Brie, almond butter, cranberry, butternut squashadilla! Not the greatest photo but definitely the greatest tasting!!

I honestly can’t get over this combo. Get ready for more to come!

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Needless to say, my tummy was pleasantly happy from all those little snacks! It was not the most productive day on the work front. I just can’t seem to buckle down until it’s seriously crunch time. Not good. Not good.

Today’s a pretty crazy day full of classes and Initiation for my sorority, which will take 2+++ hours!!!

Quirky Qs

1) What is your favorite combo of flavors? Currently mine is brie+cranberry sauce….reminds me of T-DAY!

2) Do you prefer to eat 3 square meals or many snacks? It depends on my schedule for the day. If I’m lounging around the house (by lounging I mean hard at work!!), I like to snack away. If I’ve got a busy day, I like to eat larger meals so keep me satiated. I HATE being hungry in class and not being able to do anything about it!!

*Last call for the Oikos Giveaway!  Midnight tonight!

Have a fab day!

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26 Comments

  1. Maria / Oct 13 2009

    1) I wanna try some of that brie banani! I need to get some brie first :) I’m liking pumpkin, AB, and yogurt combo these days.

    2) I am a snacker and like snacking, but sometimes I just don’t feel satisfied with it, so I try to eat meals instead. Plus, while I’m at school, it’s hard to eat often when there’s no food allowed in labs >.< although I still eat anyways!

  2. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full / Oct 13 2009

    I need to eat three square meals. The days I eat smaller meals/snacks I tend to be hungry all day long.

    Hmm…combo of flavors is a tough one. I’m gonna go with vanilla ice cream and sweet potatoe fries. Sweet & salty!

  3. YESSS brie & cranberry!! I just made a sandwich inspired by that combo for lunch (I had neither haha so I had to substitute!)…

    And I think I like snacking better because I’m pretty good at turning “snacks” into mini-meals. Any formula to pack more delicious eats into one day get bonus points in my book :)

  4. Errign / Oct 13 2009

    Ugh, right now my school schedule does not allow for 3 meals a day = super lame. I eat wayyyy too many snackies!

  5. janetha / Oct 13 2009

    hahaha.. vintage pumpkin. i love it. i bet it would go for a high price on ebay!

  6. Meghan / Oct 13 2009

    Ha I skipped class all the time when I was in college! Nothing to be proud of :( I actually still have nightmares that I missed entire semesters and didn’t know what was going on!
    I’ve been blogging for a little over 4 months and reading for maybe 6?
    Favorite flavor combo right now, definitely brie and figs!

  7. theskinnyplate / Oct 13 2009

    1) I love the combination of creamy goat cheese paired with prosciutto.

    2) I eat when I am hungry too.

  8. Lesley Living Life / Oct 13 2009

    Delicious looking eats, girlie!! : )

    I read that the pumpkin shortage should be over. It seems like we have the normal amount of pumpkin here now so if you don’t, I would think you would be getting more soon? Hopefully! ; )

  9. Kaytee / Oct 13 2009

    1) Fresh utz + sundried tomatoes…

    2) I do a combination of both because of my schedule. Breakfast and dinner are square meals, during the day I just eat when I can. : )

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