Halfway through the week and I woke up yesterday (Tuesday) thinking it was Friday…. some pregnancy insomnia seems to be creeping in, so this week seems to be creeping by (I think it’s just preparing us for what’s to come….). All that aside, sharing a weeks worth of eats in today’s post. Hoping to get a little more creative post-pregnancy, as right now, as odd as it sounds, nothing sounds/tastes that great (except the trail mix I seem to have become addicted to…).

I get a lot of questions regarding portion sizes. Mine have increased, not sure by how much, since becoming pregnant (as it should). Yet I don’t measure it all out, and stop eating when I’m full, so that is why I haven’t included measurements here like I have in pre-pregnancy posts. If you’re curious about portion sizes, there is a lot of info that can help you know what’s appropriate for what your specific goals are (i.e. weight gain, loss, maintenance). My hope is that this can act as a loose guide for some clean, healthy, easy, and tasty meals throughout the week……
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MONDAY:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup of rolled oats (cooked according to directions) topped with sliced bananas + almond butter
Snack: Turmeric smoothie 
Lunch: Frozen organic black bean enchiladas from Trader Joe’s (I rarely do frozen, but sodium/ingredients were good) with a side of avocado slices + carrot slices
Snack: Trail Mix- almonds, dried cranberries, banana chips, Lily’s chocolate chips
Dinner: Brat Hans chicken sausages, brown rice, + mixed sautéed veggies (zucchini, onion, + bell peppers)
Dessert: Popcorn

TUESDAY:

Breakfast: 1 Ezekiel english muffin, topped with peanut butter + diced strawberries (see above photo)
Snack: 2 Clementines
Lunch: (sort of a random assortment) Hilary’s Eat Well Veggie Burger, 1/2 avocado, Simple Mills crackers, shredded carrots + cabbage…. served on top of a bed of spinach mixed with some avocado oil, lemon juice, sea salt + garlic powder.
Snack: Trail Mix (I’ve been eating this stuff non-stop)
Dinner: Thai Turkey Meatballs with brown rice + steamed broccoli (see above photo)
Dessert: Popcorn

WEDNESDAY:

Breakfast: 1/2 Ezekiel Muffin topped with smashed avocado + Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel seasoning…. with 2 scrambled eggs + a side of strawberries
Snack: 1/2 of a Perfect Bar
Lunch: Leftover meatballs from the previous evening…. tossed them with some quinoa + broccoli
Snack: Chocolate Banana Smoothie (I use Tone It Up Powder now, and frozen zucchini rather than cauliflower)
Dinner: Shrimp Curry 
Dessert: Popcorn

THURSDAY:

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs topped with salsa verde + pico de gallo, 1/2 avocado, 2 pieces of turkey bacon tossed with some arugula
Snack: No Bake Trail Mix Bites 
Lunch: Chicken + Vegetable Soup (from Whole Foods, fresh) + Simple Mills crackers
Snack: Turmeric Smoothie 
Dinner: Simple grilled salmon (seasoned with lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, + dill), asparagus (broiled), + brown rice
Snack: Popcorn

FRIDAY:

Breakfast: Açai Bowl 
Snack: Trail Mix
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich- Ezekiel English Muffin topped with honey mustard, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, shredded carrots, + sunflower seeds.
Snack: Hummus with bell peppers + simple mills crackers
Dinner: Ordered out Chinese Food
Dessert: Popcorn