Well, it wasn’t the muffins.
Any other ideas?
I’m quickly finding it difficult to focus on anything other than going into labor. I know- it’s only one day past my due date, but it’s amazing how minutes seem like hours.
Even my instincts are acting all funny. Proof? I’m not that interested in food. Sometimes I get hungry, but nothing sounds good and I lose interest. That is so not me! But let me show you…
Breakfast
I had to try the pumpkin nut muffins, obviously, before I brought them to the nursing staff, so I ate two for breakfast, with a thin schmear (I love that word ;)) of Smart Balance Light Butter.
Calories 346.08
Carbs 42.74
Fat 19.14
Protein 5.16
Lunch
Around noon-ish I guess I was somewhat hungry, and decided I should at something. So I threw together a Greek salad on iceburg, spinach, tomato, feta, kalamata slices, cucumber, onions and Newman.
Then I hit the road. I had to stay busy. Library, movie store, grocery store and Healthy Home Market to pick up some more Raspberry Leaf Tea. They had fresh BBQ in there that smelled sooooo good, I couldn’t resist some pulled chicken.
Calories 267.4
Carbs 23.01
Fat 11.3
Protein 14.24
Snack
The afternoon rolled by at a nice pace, and I decided I really needed to eat something else. I mindlessly snacked on some hummus.
and in hopes of giving spicy foods one more shot, some popcorn with Texas Pete. I popped in stove-top with a tbsp of oil.
A little behind the scenes action for you… yes, I take pictures of food on the ground. it can be risky with this cute little fur ball around.
Calories 513.84
Carbs 53.92
Fat 30.94
Protein 11.16
Dinner
I made my new, easy go-to meal. Shrimp and Chickpea Vindaloo over brown rice. Sprinkled with parsley.
Parsley doesn’t only look pretty, it’s great for blood vessel strength, full of anti-oxidants and has twice as much iron as spinach. Just a fun food fact for ya!
Calories 437
Carbs 62
Fat 12
Protein 19
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Daily Totals
Calories 1564.32
Carbs 181.67
Fat 73.38
Protein 49.56
I know- everything is low, but like I said, I’m not doing it on purpose. My appetite is all weird now that I have baby brain like a crazy person.
What is your favorite, easy, weeknight, go-to meal?
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
My favorite weeknight meal is salad with some protein. I try to keep easy access salad fixin’s on hand so its easy to whip one up and get a good dose of nutrients in a short amount of time.
Still waiting to see that “in labor” tweet!!
Suzanne says
I hardly wanted to eat during the last couple weeks either (especially after passing my due date). The husband kept filling me up with high calorie foods for the “task ahead.” I hardly wanted to touch any of it. I’m pretty sure the only way I now know “how to go into labor” is to set and induction date to guarantee that you will go into labor the night before you’re supposed to be induced and be completely exhausted. Hey worked for me 🙂 Can’t wait for you to have your little guy/gal!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Brittany I love the pic of your belly, the chicken and the tea!
Favorite go-to meal: scrambled eggs and a microwaved sweet potato!
Emily says
I had weird circumstances but after my water broke I went into full blown labor a week later, the day or 2 before though I had 0 appetite and then I started having contractions…no appetite could be a sign of labor starting!
Michelle says
I was the same Emily, no appetite the days before I went into labor. I had to force myself to eat.
Perhaps it’s a good sign!!
christina says
ooooh your dinner looks soooo good! i need to make that.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
last night I had cottage cheese with a large tomato from the farm with a lemon cucumber on the side. I also wasn’t that hungry but man, that was SOOO tasty!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
1. I love the word “schmear” too. I was in the middle of a conversation with someone the other day and he used that word in conversation just as naturally as can be, and I’m pretty sure I decided we needed to be friends after that.
2. I think I’m going to make you a labor-inducing dinner tonight. Eggplant + pineapple + spice, right? Sounds like an intriguing Indian-infused creation waiting to happen if you ask me.
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
Best of luck on your upcoming labor day 🙂
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
I love popcorn with hot sauce and spicy mustard – yum!
Shannon says
One of my favorite weeknight go to meals would have to be Carba Nadda noodles and tomatoe sauce. Sometimes, if Im in a rush I’ll just made a sandwich and have a side of fruit or veggies 🙂
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
OMG I can’t believe your past your due date … well there goes my guess in the poll 🙁 I’ll be thinking about you!!! Can’t wait to catch up and hopefully meet that little one once we get back! Love ya!
Katie @ Legally Fit says
The muffins look so amazing- so sweet that you are bringing them to the nurses! I have been thinking about you- looking forward to hearing the good news!
Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly says
Popcorn with Texas Pete ! ? Holy Shmoly I have got to try this! I put texas pete on just about anything I can! AMAZING!
Jen says
I so wish Baby D would make his or her appearance already 🙁 I can’t imagine how uncomfortable and ready you must be! I doubt I’d be able to eat much either.
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I take pics on my floor too. LOL
And boo the muffins didn’t work…yet. Hope to hear you’re in labor SOON!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
Thanks for the parsley tidbit. Def didn’t know that. I hope that tea starts working for ya 😉
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
Great tip on the Parsley! I had no idea it had so much iron.
My fave go-to meal is usually pasta with meat sauce. Depending on how I make my marinara, it can come together pretty quickly.
I hope the lack of hunger is a sign of labor 🙂
Sarah says
Maybe you’re eating less because you’re body’s making more room for the baby to come out? I hope so!
erin says
popcorn with hot sauce is my favorite!!
Good luck getting that baby out!
Michelle Fritzler says
I love that you are cooking stuff for the nurse staff at the hospital. It is the best thing to do because what nurse that hasn’t eaten on her 12 hour shift would not like to eat some free yummy food 🙂
When I had my daughter my hubby and I cooked double chocolate brownies and they were a hit at the hospital and nobody neglected us 🙂 It was so funny because we never had to ask twice for anything because they were in heaven over our brownies. We were going to just take a dish of them to the nurses station but then thought about and just kept the brownies in our room and handed them out so we could use them as bribery if we had too 🙂
Good luck!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I HAD NO IDEA about parsley! good to know!
praying baby D makes an appearance soon. YAAAYYY for being… ANY MINUTE now!
Hannah@Mindrunningwild says
I love the picture of your stomach!! That’s a keeper for sure 😀
Allie @ PickyEatingRD says
Awww look at your belly! Soooo cute – you are so over it I am sure!!! Keeping my fingers crossed labor comes ASAP =)