Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you’re all having a fantastic weekend. Mine has been pretty awesome as one of my oldest friends is staying over for the weekend and it’s been so much fun seeing her. We went to a wedding in Hampshire yesterday that just was stunning. My hospital bag was safely stowed away in the boot of my car just in case and we’re heading out for breakfast this morning before she heads home.
Last weekend Alfie and I headed to Plymouth for the day for our friend’s daughter’s naming ceremony. Following the ceremony was a Mad Hatter’s tea party that started back to front: lots of cake and scones first followed by the main food. It was set by a beautiful marina that we walked around afterwards and enjoyed some drinks.
There has been lots of delicious food consumed around these parts recently. After a week of virtually meat-free dinners I had a craving for chilli come Friday evening. I made this chilli using organic beef on Friday night and served it with salad, cheese, salsa and organic natural yoghurt, yum!
I blogged about these quinoa chips the other day and they are seriously addictive. This packet didn’t last long let me tell you. I will definitely be looking to get my hands on some of these again.
For quick lunches whilst I’ve been getting organised around the house, I’ve been taking advantage of the current promotional deal in Sainsbury’s on the New Covent Garden soups. They have been perfect for the more autumnal weather we have had and I’ve loved eating them with rice cakes spread with butter.
Raw chocolate is one of my favourite HLB blogger food finds and IQ raw chocolate is one of my favourite brands. These two particular bars are new to the range and they didn’t disappoint. I’ll be reviewing them on the blog soon.
Did you catch my Banana, Peanut Butter and Greek Yoghurt Smoothie recipe earlier this week? I’ve made variations of it all week as it’s so simple to whip up and no ‘specialist’ ingredients are needed. This one was a banana and coconut smoothie with lots coconut water and extra coconut oil to get some wonderful healthy fats into my breakfast.
Last Sunday I’d had a bad night’s sleep and felt really ill the following day. Early on in the day all I could stomach was toast and my trusted ‘sick tonic’ Lucozade. My mum always gave me Lucozade when I was sick when I was younger and I always feel better for drinking it even now when I’m sick as an adult. To spice up my sourdough toast I added some Biscoff spread and a chopped apple that was really delicious.
A few weeks ago I was treated to an aromatherapy prenatal massage at a local spa to review. It’s something that I wanted to do before my little dude makes an appearance. OMG! It was amazing and I felt so relaxed and pampered afterwards. Due to the heat and pregnancy, I couldn’t use the steam room and sauna, but I did check out the gym for a short workout and made the most of the sunshine and had an al fresco lunch. I chose the carbless falafel burger that came with roasted vegetables and sweet potato fries.
As well as my figs, I’ve been loving cherries recently. I added some to my porridge the other day with some almond milk and a squeeze of Choc Shot sauce because I love that cherry and chocolate combination even for breakfast. This bowl of porridge didn’t disappoint and really hit the spot!
I’ve also been enjoying my cherries in smoothie form too. This was a cherry and almond green smoothie made with frozen cherries, kale, almond milk and almond extract.
This week’s workout round-up:
Monday – 30 minute walk
Tuesday – morning gym session (20 minutes of gentle cardio and strength routine – bicep curls, shoulder presses, chest presses, squats against the wall and weighted bum raises)
Wednesday – 30 minute walk
Thursday – REST
Friday – morning gym session (20 minutes of gentle cardio and strength routine – bicep curls, shoulder presses, chest presses, squats against the wall and weighted bum raises)
Saturday – REST
Sunday – Prenatal yoga session
I feel so blessed that I’m still able to workout at now 39 weeks pregnant. Fair enough my walks around the village are more like waddles and my gym workouts are minimal, but it’s so important to me that I keep on moving. I’m feeling great at the moment and very comfortable, if it was any different I would stop immediately. I assess things on a day-to-day basis and see how I feel. Next week may be interesting as we are heading towards 40 weeks pregnant next Saturday…eek!
Well that’s what I’ve been up to recently. I’m pretty sure that I won’t be going very far in the last few weeks of my pregnancy. The social events of the past couple of weekends have been great, but I think I will be staying local now until the baby is born. 🙂
What have you been up to this weekend? Have you been to any fun social events recently?
What’s the best thing that you’ve eaten this week?
So much gorgeous food! I love all the things you eat. I also love the milk bottle with the straws, need to get some of those, so charming I think! 🙂
They do make smoothies more fun!
All that food looks delicious, I’ve never been to Plymouth but the marina looks lovely x
It was my first visit and such a beautiful part of the world.
Man you do manage to pack in so much into your life. When i was at your stage in pregnancy I just drank smoothies and refused to move. Love your smoothie inspirations so thank you.
Well drinking smoothies and relaxing doesn’t sound half bad. 🙂
Great post!
Thank you!
Yummy looking foods as always, think I need to hunt that choc down!!
When I worked at a summer camp in America five years ago they always had ‘frogspawn’ in the medical fridge for sick children. It was chilled Gatorade, which I think is similar to Lucozade. It made so many of the kids feel better just from drinking it and they loved the colour too.
I think you’re right, Gatorade is similar. It really works for when I’m ill though, not sure why though – maybe it’s all that sugar lol!
Every looks absolutely delicious! Good for you, and all whilst pregnant!
Thanks Mellisa!
That chocolate looks too good. And the packaging is so unique and cute. <3
The packaging is so quirky, love it!
This post makes me hungry lol. The best thing we ate this week was bruschetta made with tomatoes from the garden, on homemade french bread that I toasted with olive oil and garlic.
Hmmmm that sounds delicious!
Everything looks so yummy! Oh, and stowing away the hospital bag in the boot is such a good idea! haha! I say this every time but I’m so excited for you! <3
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Thank you hun. We are literally days away now or whenever he decides to turn up lol. 🙂
Mmm I love sourdough toast. Lucozade always makes me think of Adrian Mole as he always had it when he was ill too!
Haha! It really works though. 🙂
I am loving the sound of those quinoa chips. Yummy!
Beautiful pictures, what do you use to take them?
I love raw chocolate! Everything looks so delicious and light as usual! My kind of food!!!! 🙂
Thanks Amby! Great minds think a like as I LOVE raw chocolate. 🙂
Glad you took your hospital bag to the wedding…just in case!
That carbless falafel meal looks so appetising! I love lots of fresh fruit and veg with my meals.
Well you never know lol! Same here, lots of veggies on the plate make it look more colourful and appetizing.
Your post made me hungry! Everything looks so yummy! Good for you staying so active so late in your pregnancy!
Thanks Amber. I love the fact that I’m still able to move right now. 🙂
Your photos are so beautiful, I really enjoy reading your posts! 🙂
So glad that you like them Erica. 🙂
I love Quinoa anything. I’ll have to check out these chips!
They are so tasty!
That smoothie looks DELISH!!!
Thank you! 🙂
All of these food shots are making me hungry!
Lol! Thanks!
This weekend I went to an art show that was SO cool! It was hot in Cali so I did some swimming today. The weekends just aren’t long enough for all the things I need and want to do!
You’re so right. The weekends always fly by.
I’ve tried the IQ chocolate (the cocoa nib one) and really didn’t like it. I have some other flavours to try but I kind of have no desire as I detested the first one so much! It’s sad as I really thought I’d like it 🙁
Ahhhh those sweet potato fries look SO good. I am such a fan.
Plymouth looks like a really lovely place. I love boats so a walk around the marina would definitely be on my agenda! I spotted those quinoa chips the other day and thought they would be worth a go so I’ll be buying a pack and giving them a try now!
Scottish Outlander
looks like you have been having a ball with all these foods
These eats all look so good! Especially the smoothies!
These pictures are great, and the food looks soooo delicious!
Cherries, yum! Enjoying seeing them in your photos, they’re a fav of mine as well. I continue to be impressed by your healthy eating (quite inspiring), and am sure it’s a huge benefit for your baby. Good luck with the home stretch!
xo,
lauriel
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MMMM , can i come eat with you??? you eat yummy food! hehe. Haven’t been out and about much, although we did treat my mom one evening with lamb and potatoes and a movie. =)
It’s so great that you’re staying so healthy and active while SO pregnant- that baby is lucky to have a healthy mama! Also, I’m hungry now that I’ve looked at all of your food pictures; they look delicious.
Aww, the mad hatter themed party sounds fun!
Cherries, chocolate, smoothies, I’m getting hungry just reading this.
Sounds like a great weekend. I am craving porridge or a smoothie now after seeing these!
I want to visit there and eat all the delish healthy foods you posted about