Studying Through Lunch

My one and only focus today was studying for the F.E. exam.

I left my apartment this morning thinking about it, and realized I made it to campus without eating breakfast! Where is my head?!

It was already 11:00 am when I got out of class, so I stopped at Starbucks to look for something to eat. I have heard they have decent healthy options, so I tweeted to ask for suggestions. Here’s what you all said:

• Perfect Oatmeal!
• Greek Yogurt and Honey Parfait
• Feta Wraps
• Cheese/Fruit Platters
• Breakfast Sammies

Wow!

There was so much to choose from, but I ended up choosing the Dark cherry yogurt Parfait. I knew that I would like this, since I had the same one a few months ago in Virginia Beach.

It’s a pretty decent size, and the nutritional stats weren’t too bad.

My favorite part is the crunchy almond-coconut granola!

I took a practice FE exam, which took over four hours! The real test is actually two four hour exams, with an hour break for lunch. I should have taken a break for lunch today…

By the time I looked up at the clock, it was 4:00 pm! I realized I never took a break for lunch. Where is my brain?!

I ate a small snack of cinnamon graham sticks, since I knew Jason would be home soon and be wanting dinner.

 

I was right! We had a few errands to run tonight, so we stopped for dinner at Chipotle while we were out.

I ordered a salad with chicken, black beans, tomato, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, and hot sauce.

I dipped my fork in the guacamole to use as “dressing” for my salad.

Along with some chips! 😀

Afterwards, we stopped at Rita’s Italian Ice for dessert! (Missing lunch made me hungry!)

I was hoping for the pumpkin pie cream ice, but they didn’t have it!!! Bummer.

Has anyone tried it?

Instead, I settled for a kids size coconut cream ice. It reminded me of snow… not that I know what that’s like.

 

Some people overeat when stressed, I forget to eat. Neither one are healthy. I know that proper nutrition is important, especially when I am expending so much brain energy… LOL. I didn’t feel hungry at all until about an hour after I stopped studying, probably because I was so worked up about it.

Tomorrow my goal is to set aside time for meals and snacks!

❤ MegaNerd

Coming Up for Air

I’ve been studying all day. Time to come up for air. 😀

 

This week is a pretty low key week as far as my actual classes go. I have no homework due or tests, but the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam is this Saturday! I can’t believe it!

This test is a pretty big deal. I spent the majority of the day with my head crammed in the review manual. I will be so happy when it’s over!!

Yucky.

 

I broke for lunch around 1pm, only two hours after breakfast! LOL.

I heated up some chili from waaaay back. I freeze it in individual servings, and it makes it really easy to reheat for a quick meal.

I got a sweet craving soon after, and finished up the fruit cup from Sunday’s picnic. I ate all but the watermelon, which I don’t really like!

Still needing sugar, I found these Chocobillys buried in the pantry. I actually got them on the plane ride home from the Healthy Living Summit in Boston! I have no idea how they lasted this long.

Dinner was eaten cold, and in between classes. It looks so small, but I promise it was big and filling! I don’t mind eating cold food, but it’s annoying to shove it down my throat in 10 minutes or less!

Included in the mix:

• 1.5 servings of pasta (I was hungry!)
• about half a grilled chicken breast
• broccoli
• pesto

Delicious!!!

 

Blogger Secret Ingredient

Don’t forget to submit your entries for this week’s blogger secret ingredient! This week’s ingredient: ACORN SQUASH!

The entries I have so far look pretty yummy!!

 

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Ok, It’s WAY late now. I need to get some sleep, but first a snack. My tummy is growling!!!!

❤ MegaNerd