Nutrition reset- day 4! On the go snack choices, eating to medicate emotions
Ok, let's get this day started! As every day, Christian has ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis, for children at risk for or having a diagnosis of autism). At times it can present a challenge in my ability to concentrate on preparing for my own daily nutritional needs. I tend to run around while he is with his teacher, taking care of 10-month-old Chloe and cleaning up the kitchen from breakfast and typically forget to get anything together for myself. Today, however, I was able to put together a bag of on the go nibbles which actually included some good options for me! I added fresh apple slices with a teaspoon of peanut butter, which I whipped together with some water and Stevia to make a nice dip. I also added carrot slices and hummus, as well as a bag of popcorn to eat a few pieces of. Burned it, sorry to say, so I didn't eat any of that 😊 After I worked out at the gym (60 minutes of Yoga today), I ate the Apple and part of the peanut butter dip and a cheese stick for prote...