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WIAW: The Breastfeeding Edition

June 15, 2016 by Meghan 48 Comments

I eat more now than I did when I was pregnant.

I blame the nursing. It sucks the life or literally the milk out of me.

Supposedly, breastfeeding moms need to consume on average an extra 500 calories a day. I don’t hate it, although I’m not a calorie counter, so I have no idea if I’m hitting the right number. What I do know is I’m hungry pretty much all the time, and since I tend to listen to my body, I eat and I do it often. 

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As a result I thought it would be fun to join the What I Ate Wednesday shenanigans and share a day of eats. Therefore, I give you my bites and bobs from last Friday, a day where I managed to capture almost all the food on film. Thanks for hosting my sister from a different Mister.

Liquid Starter: I start every day with a cup of warm lemon water.

Lemon Water

First Breakfast: maple nut oatmeal with a sliced banana on top. This has become a staple lately, mainly because it’s easy and filling. Plus you can never go wrong with a banana.

Maple Nut Oatmeal with a Banana

Second Breakfast: a giant bowl of homemade granola gifted to me by the lovely Kirsten with some strawberry honey Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries and a side of coffee.

Orange Cranberry Granola with Greek yogurt and raspberries

I skipped third breakfast in favor of a run, although these days it’s usually a bagel loaded with butter. I did manage to score a bite of the Hubby’s though.

Bagel with Butter

Lunch: toasted multigrain bread with hummus, provolone cheese, half an avocado and lettuce.

Avocado, Cheese and Hummus Sandwich

Snack: a Coffee Crisp candy bar and a non-pictured banana. Thank you Cora for the sweet treats. It really pays to have foodie friends.

Coffee Crisp

Second Snack: I ate a smorgasbord of fruit, cheese, carrots and a KIND bar while I was nursing Ave. These platters have become a regular in my rotation.  

Fruit and Cheese Plate with Carrots and Kind Bar - Breastfeeding Snacks

Dinner: a Chipotle burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, cheese and salsa. Sadly, they forgot my guacamole, although I still managed to eat the entire thing just fine.

Chipotle Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

Dessert: one chocolate fudge brownie courtesy of my in-laws.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie

Not too shabby if I do say so myself, and I totally do. It turns out this breastfeeding business does have some perks, aside from the whole health of the baby and all that jazz. 

Do you have any staple meals in your diet? What do you order from Chipotle?  

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  1. Kirsten says

    June 15, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    Meghan,
    I’m glad you enjoyed the granola. It would be a lovely thing to take on the road–if I hadn’t just picked up romaine AND Bibb AND a bag of salad mix AND a bag of spinach AND a bouquet of kale in the farm share.

    Ah, Spring!

    Your eats look awesome and you and Ave are benefitting from the variety, the color, the flavors and textures.

    Great job!
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      I switched from a medium share to a small share which was genius. Last week, we got kohlrabi, a giant head of lettuce, green onions, kale and strawberries. The kale and the strawberries are already gone and I did tap into the lettuce and the onions. The kohlrabi remains untouched. Baby steps, pun not intended. πŸ™‚
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  2. meredith @ cookie chrunicles says

    June 15, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    that sandwich for lunch look soooo good! definitely something i would eat πŸ˜‰
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:46 AM

      I’ve been eating it a couple times a week these days. It’s quick, easy, filling and fantastic.
      Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The Breastfeeding EditionMy Profile

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  3. Melissa says

    June 15, 2016 at 6:11 AM

    That sandwich looks like something i want right now!! Thanks for sharing your breastfeeding eats – I’m due any day now and it’s so interesting to read and see your posts about life with baby!
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:56 AM

      Any day now…that is so exciting!! Congratulations. Are you all ready? Bag packed? Hubby on standby?
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  4. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    June 15, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Seriously, nursing hunger ain’t no joke. I went straight from nursing my first to being pregnant to nursing my new guy (FYI: breastfeeding is not foolproof birth control. just sayin.) so I’ve basically been eating non-stop for 3 years.
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:47 PM

      That’s kind of wild. I bet it’ll be strange to cut back when the time comes. I wonder if it just happens naturally when you stop breastfeeding.

      Duly noted about the birth control or lack thereof.
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  5. Suzy says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Oh, the amount of food I ate when I breastfed!!! I’d put Chris Farley to shame. THOSE BROWNIES THOUGH. You have the best inlaws! We don’t have Chipotle up here. Isn’t that so sad!?!?
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:48 PM

      Chipotle needs to come to Canada. It’s magical.
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  6. Tara says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    It’s semi-embarassing to admit that your day of eats breastfeeding is not much different from me on a day when I go for a long run…#runforcheese #mozzarellaformiles

    I tried to do the lemon water thing in the morning but only lasted about a week. If I don’t have coffee in my face first thing in the morning, things go bad.

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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:49 PM

      Hey long runs need calories too. #eatonwithyobadself #allthecheese
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  7. Amanda @ Real Life Recovery Diary says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:28 PM

    What a yummy day of eats! A staple for me is bagels toasted with butter for sure. And I will never turn down a Chipotle burrito bowl loaded with fajita veggies and extra salsa! πŸ˜€

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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 2:06 PM

      I puffy heart bagels with butter.
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  8. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:21 PM

    I miss Chipotle πŸ™ Not as much as I miss you, but I still miss it. And seeing as the last time I saw either of you was all the way back in October, I’m thinking we all need to meet up stat. Burrito bowls with white rice, black beans, and salsa and guac if my stomach is feeling up for it that particular day. Also… I want everything you had to eat this particular day… the brownies most of all.
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:50 PM

      The brownie and the Coffee Crisp were the best part.

      And yes to another reunion. Come back to Cleveland. Your bedroom is ready whenever you are; plus I’m more sane these days. πŸ™‚
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  9. Frances says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    Mmm, I am now craving strawberries (sadly strawberry season is already over here in NC) and Chipotle. I know I should get the burrito bowls, but the flour tortilla wrapped around everything is so satisfying. I’m partial to the veggie burrito – black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, guac.

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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:51 PM

      I love the burritos too, so no judgement here. I can happily put one of those down too.
      Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The Breastfeeding EditionMy Profile

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  10. Danielle says

    June 15, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Oh yes! I’m hooked on my daily citrus. Now it’s oranges, naval to be precise. Hubby tried the buy some others and they were horribly sad.
    Lately I’m eating an avocado a day, maybe even more. Can’t get enough fat!
    Sadly I’ve only had Chipotle once years ago. I guess we need to make an appearance soon!!
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:28 PM

      The fat is fantastic for baby’s brain development so keep on eating it.
      Meghan recently posted…WIAW: The Breastfeeding EditionMy Profile

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  11. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    June 15, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    Fuck… maybe I DO Need to have a baby. Smorgasbords are my favorite. Well, next to brownies. And wine.

    True story: Vegas texted me at 1am (she’s traveling for work) to tell me she and her co-worker were talking about having babies at 50. *gulp*
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:29 PM

      You totally need to have a baby, especially since Vegas is already planning on it.
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  12. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    June 15, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    So many delicious eatssss! Where do I get brownie making in-laws?! Jesse’s family could not cook to save their lives…. and I’m not even kidding. The only thing I’ve seen Jesse’s mom cook was some weird frankenstein potato dish where she poured it out of a box, added water and somehow it became scalloped potatoes? That still blows my mind and grosses me out entirely πŸ˜›
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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM

      My mother in law has been a saint, cooking up a storm for me and helping take care of Ave. She literally just dropped off some macaroni salad and more brownies. Hooray!
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  13. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    June 15, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    That sandwich looks awesome!! I used to be convinced that a sandwich wasnt a sandwich without some meat, but lately I’ve been proving that wrong πŸ™‚

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    • Meghan says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:33 PM

      There are some amazing vegetarian sandwiches out there. This is one of my favorites: http://cleaneatsfastfeets.com/2015/06/29/the-ultimate-italian-panini-recipe/
      If you like artichokes, you’ll love this.
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  14. michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    I have a chipotle 5 minutes from my house but have never been! I ate a ton while nursing and just kept losing weight while keeping my boobs, lol, I was living the dream πŸ˜‰
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2016 at 8:58 AM

      That is living the dream!! I’m still waiting for the losing weight part to happen. One day…
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  15. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    I would have freaked out if they had forgotten my guacamole at chipotle… Then again we only had chipotle back in the UK in London (none in Australia) so going there was a real treat!
    I love your bagel snaps, loaded with butter, gives me melted butter envy… And those butter ‘pockets’ just the best! I adore slathering butter on raisin toast… when the raisins absorb all the butter… So good!
    My main staple – eggs eggs and more eggs… Every morning, every day! πŸ™‚
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Butter pockets are gifts from heaven. πŸ™‚

      I think I will have eggs for lunch today. Thank you.
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  16. Cora says

    June 15, 2016 at 11:19 PM

    Drooooling. One damn fine day of eats for one damn fine mama.
    I need to get myself some thick cut provolone.

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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2016 at 9:10 AM

      I cut the provolone that way. πŸ™‚
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  17. Faith VanderMolen says

    June 16, 2016 at 12:47 AM

    I’m kind of excited to nurse, just so I can eat loads and loads of food. And those brownies….wow!

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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2016 at 9:12 AM

      The excessive consumption is a benefit of nursing although the work involved along with the trials and tribulations don’t make the food worthwhile. Nursing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, although it is getting easier so I’ll take it. Good luck to you and if you ever have questions, I’m happy to help try to answer them.
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  18. Stacey says

    June 16, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    Love this! And I understand about the hunger while breastfeeding…500 extra calories a day doesn’t seem right! I was always famished–ALWAYS!!!!!!!!! Still nursing my peanut by the way…….2.5 years later. She just won’t get off the “booba” as she calls it. Keep up the good work mama! PS your lunch sandwich looks AMAZE BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Meghan says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:53 AM

      Two and half years later and still breastfeeding….Good for you Momma!!

      I’m sorry I missed you in the office last week. We tried to find you; hopefully we’ll catch you on our next visit.

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  19. Chelsea A says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    Coffee Crisps are the best! I purposely withheld the Coffee Crisps when giving out Halloween candy this year – and gave out all the Smarties in the box first because they’re my least favourite. πŸ˜›

    Also I miss Chipotle. We only have subpar Mexican fast food places here that skimp on the guacamole and just don’t taste as good as Chipotle!
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    • Meghan says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:56 AM

      I adore Coffee Crisps. I wish Chipotle was as transferrable as those candy bars because I’d bring you some in July. Speaking of, we need to talk dates…I can’t wait to see you again.

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      • Chelsea A says

        June 21, 2016 at 7:55 PM

        I’m looking forward to it too! There’s a small chance a work obligation may make it harder for me to have a free day the week of the 11th, but I’m pushing for it to be on the previous Friday instead. I’ll shoot you a text once I know for sure (hopefully this week…). If there are any days that week that don’t work for you, let me know!
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        • Meghan says

          June 25, 2016 at 9:33 AM

          I’ll cross my fingers. The whole week is wide open for me, although I might have company on the 11th. It’s up in the air right now.
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  20. lindsay Cotter says

    June 17, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    one of my best friends says breast feeding makes her HANGRY. haha. So i made her balls (bites) to snack on all day. I supply the balls for the boobs. πŸ˜‰

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    • Meghan says

      June 19, 2016 at 11:26 AM

      Balls for the boobs; I like it. πŸ™‚ You’re a good friend.

      Reply
  21. Brittany says

    June 19, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    OMGGG THAT BROWNIE!!! I love the eats, keep fueling those baby feeders!
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    • Meghan says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:08 AM

      I ate Kohlrabi Corn Fritters and a hefty slice of chocolate raspberry torte for dinner last night. That should work. πŸ™‚

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  22. Khushboo says

    June 20, 2016 at 4:40 AM

    Er Chipotle- RUDE..how dare they forget your guac!! I hope they didn’t charge you extra ;)! My staple order there is loads of lettuce (don’t know why they stingy with it), chicken, black beans, cheese, salsa, and guac…plus loads of chipotle-flavoured tabasco. Loved seeing your eats as a new mamma and I gotta hand it to you- looks delicious as ever, especially the cheese/fruit platter!
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    • Meghan says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:11 AM

      Those fruit and cheese platters are my saving grace these days. They’re a way to get food in my face fast.

      Reply
  23. Lindsay says

    June 25, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    If I start breastfeeding can I get this coffee crisps? Kidding. But they would go good with milk! Lol
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    • Meghan says

      June 26, 2016 at 9:30 AM

      The Coffee Crisp would be fantastic with milk, or even better ice cream. πŸ™‚

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