Guys, I’ve seriously been slacking. Apart from my awesome whole food/all-natural prenatal vitamins, poor Baby M is getting very little veggie-based nutrition these days. I just can’t help it; carbs (and Cadbury eggs) are delicious!

This week, however, I’m aiming to change that. Monday night included a vegetable—ok, fungus—based entrée, and I rounded out the meal with a nutritious side salad. While I might have followed that dinner with a large slice of cheesecake and a generous handful of Creole onion Zapp’s (watching my favorite characters getting attacked by zombies and crazy people is stressful, ok?), I have been drinking lots of water (nothing new there) and snacking on sliced vegetables and fresh fruit in between meals. Veggies are delicious, they give me energy, and, as a plus during pregnancy when digestion slows down, they’re good for, umm, keeping things moving.

This week’s What I Ate Wednesday Tuesday is a testament to my efforts.

Breakfast

maple-brown sugar oatmeal (I cheated; it was instant) topped with a sliced banana

Mid-morning Snack

a few dried figs and chunks of dried pineapple

Lunch

a satisfying salad of baby romaine mix, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, sunflower and hemp seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette with a side of flaxseed crackers, baby carrots, and hummus

Afternoon Snack

a key lime Chobani

and some fresh blueberries, strawberries, and mango (+ an un-pictured spoonful of peanut butter and chocolate chips when I got home)

Dinner

brown rice, roasted Brussels sprouts, and crispy tofu, using this recipe

Although I know some things are not in my control, I want to do everything in my power to ensure Baby M’s on the right path to great health. So far, it’s been easy for me to stay active (doing prenatal Pilates/barre DVDs and taking my daily walks) and continue running (more like gentle jogging with some fast walking in between), but I also want to give Baby M the best nutrition possible.

Speaking of Baby M—this afternoon we (hopefully) find out the baby’s gender. I’m excited! I just might have to do my Week 15 update a day early to share the news—athough that’s only if Baby M doesn’t display his/her mother’s and father’s stubbornness by being all modest on camera. 😉

Don’t forget to head over to Peas and Crayons for more WIAW fun—and have a fantastic Wednesday!