Good morning loves! I am so excited about this week’s WIAW because I have two new schedules to talk to you about today and a lot of yummy food pictures to share, so let’s get this party started! 
As always, thanks to Jenn for hosting!
Life
I have recently started to work a lot more than usual lately. Before, I was working whenever they desperately needed me as I was focusing mainly on my summer course; however, Yorkton was recently flooded which results in a lot of jobs for us! (I work for a restoration company).
Since I’m needed to work more often, my schedule has changed. Instead of spending my day at home on my studies, I spend it at work Along with the change of what I do in a day, the time I workout has also changed! I am adapting to the change very well and I kind of love hitting up the gym even earlier than usual 
This is what a typical working day of life (and eating!) looks like for me…
Food
5:45 am - I set my alarm for 5:45, but to be honest I am usually awake before my alarm goes off. It’s like my body knows when my alarm will go off on its own. Such a smart body I have…
6:00 - Breakfast time! On my working days, I have been making my breakfasts the night before and it seems to work very well for me. For the past few days I have enjoyed big pancakes to break the fast
lemon blueberry pancake
dark chocolate pancake with fresh raspberries
6:15 - Gym session! My gym sessions last 45 minutes max! It is always a weight lifting session, heavy weights, and starts my day by making me feel on top of the world!
7:00 - Post workout shake! I always refuel immediately after my workouts with a protein shake which will contain 1 scoop protein powder & fruit.
Ginger Peach Protein Shake (top right)
Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake (bottom right)
7:20 - This is when I arrive at work! I get my gear on and set out on the job!
9:00 - At 9:00 I have a chance to grab my morning snack which is a combination of a lean protein & complex carbohydrate!
brown rice and basa
12:00 - Lunch time! My lunch consists of a protein, complex carbohydrate, and a healthy fat!
3:00 - Mid-afternoon meal! This meal includes the same as lunch – protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats! Yesterday I had Greek yogurt, buckwheaties, and chia seeds!
5:00 - Work is done! I’m pretty dirty at this point, so I go straight home to shower!
6:00 - Dinner time! This meal consists of protein and healthy fats! Oh, and a lot of veggies! On Monday night, my family and I made lettuce wraps!
But, some times I eat out at restaurants! Like last night! I went out for sushi with a friend
9:00 - Bedtime snack! I usually have my last meal of the day at 9:00, but it all depends on when I go to bed! I’ve been going to bed earlier lately as I have to be up earlier when I work, so I have usually been eating this meal at 9:00.
This meal consists of a protein and healthy fat! I usually opt for casein protein powder & a nut butter. Last night I had casein protein “pudding” with almond butter <3
It was delicious.
So that wraps up my eats for the day, but I would like to note that this is not all I eat in a day. I listen to my body and if it asks for more fuel, I honour that. Like yesterday for an example – on Monday I trained my legs which always leaves me with a ravenous hunger the next day, so yesterday I was hungrier than usual, so I increased my portions throughout the day.
Gotta fuel bod
I would also like to add that I do not work out every day. I work out five days a week, so two days out of the week I do not go to the gym to lift weights. My eating schedule pretty much stays the same, though! See the above meals minus the post workout protein shake and that’s a rest day’s meals!
Remember, your body still needs food on rest days! That’s when your muscles grow!
Fitness
A quick update on my fitness routine as this is changing too! Yesterday I finished my second program from my trainer, so a new one is on its way! I can’t wait to start it! I will receive it this weekend, so I’ll give you more details then
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Have a great Wednesday!
Love always,
Meg
xoxo
What time do you wake up in the morning?
What type of job do you have?
Do you make your breakfast the night before or the morning of?
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You have so many delicious meals, I love the sushi. I am craving some sashimi bad. Ps you look so much like your mom, it is adorable!
Thanks
I take that as a huge compliment.
I love these meals Meg! I also love how you listen to your body! So awesome! Your post workout nutrition is amazing and those protein pancakes look fabulous! I love everything from this day of eats!
Awww Danielle
Thank you! You make me feel so good!
Everything looks delicious, especially the quinoa!
I want to come eat with you!! All your food looks so yummy
On another note, that’s so crazy how dirty you get at work! I take it you don’t sit at a desk all day!! This was a really nice and refreshing WIAW post. Well done, miss Meg… HIGH FIVE to you 
I would love for you to come and eat with me, lovely!
P.s. I absolutely adore how you call me Miss Meg! That’s what my family calls me!
How did you start listening to your body, and eating through the day? I am wanting to re train my metabolism, but i always forget to eat, or never feel hungry. Your meals look awesome! And so do YOU!! dang girl, im jealous.. I am in such a rut… i want so bad to get back into fitness (and to look better..thinner.fit).. and to eat healthier, and throughout the day! but i cant seem to stick with it!
what helped you?
haha. and what do you do for work?:)
Hey sweetie! I love your comment! <3 I am doing a post tomorrow just for you to answer your question
But, on a more personal note about your first question – it takes time love! I began eating 6 meals a day approx. 5 years ago and now my body craves food every 3 hours or so! Some days I don’t feel hungry, but I still eat because I know my body needs it! And if I feel MORE hungry than usual I will feed it more!
I’m not sure why, but I love hearing about other people’s schedules! I can’t wait until I’m back in school in September so I can get back into routine. Ever since I graduated from university, my schedule has been all over the place and unfortunatley so have my meals and workouts. I’m definitely 100% routine-oriented and this past year has definitely been lacking in that department!
HA I love hearing peoples schedules too
Girl you look adorable in your little work outfit.
Have you posted a recipe for the dark chocolate pancakes? They look so good.. as does everything else, as always!
**I’m usually up at 6.
Sadly I have no gym since moving to Kuwait a few months ago. I never thought it’d be hard to find one, but I was wrong. I am thinking about taking more online classes after our vacation to Greece in September though
I always make my breakfast the morning of since it usually is a smoothie haha.
**Also how in the world do you like your WIAW to Jenn’s page??
I’ll post the recipe tomorrow, love
and do you mean link?? there is a link down on her WIAW post
ummmm how did I not know you have to wear a hardhat to work?! Where in the world do you work at lady?!
And can I just say how proud I am of you for all your hard work? You are looking amazing girl, and look at how busy your day is! Your are my insperation babe
I kept thinking of this comment all day
you are the sweetest <3
Only you could make a respirator and hard hat look cute.
Thanks for sharing your meals and fitness routine for the week.
Stephanie!!!!! You seriously made me smile
Meg GIRL you are like the top dog!!!! Bad to the bone!! I admire you for the work that you do. I am a tomboy and don’t mind getting dirty but I’m not sure if I could do your job. Crawling under homes is what would kill it for me. Oh and DANG the MUSCLES are getting NICE! SCORE! Keep up the amazing job.
Oh quick question. I used to ear sushi all the time back in my big girl days so it was always the bad stuff. I LOVE sushi though just haven’t gone in a while because I don’t know what to order. Suggestions?
Thank you and have a FANTASTIC dirty day.
Awwwww you make me smile Luvena!!!!!!
This comment was awesome!
When going out for sushi I tend to order sashimi (the raw fish), edamame, miso soup, salad with grilled fish….
I will be answering your question more specifically in tomorrow’s post
But I hope that gives you an idea?? 
My mornings start at 5:00 a.m. when I get up to help my husband get off to work. I make his coffee, his breakfast, and pack his lunch. Some mornings I go ahead and make my breakfast then, other mornings I eat later. I work as an accountant and compliance officer for a hospital.
it was fun to follow you throughout your day! you have quite a unique job, and i love all of your eats!
Ashley can I just tell you how happy I get when you comment on my blog?
HA
I love it! I just wish I could get in more workouts during the week….my busy family schedule kind of kills that but I am hoping it will get better!
Eek you guys had a flood there? I hope everything is alright!
Your make ahead pancakes look good! I’ve never tried making pancakes the night before. If I need a fast breakfast in the morning I’ll usually make overnight oats!
Yes a flood
That’s so cool you wear a hard hat.
Your eats look a lot like mine… only I wish I got a carb at my mid-afternoon snack! I do get one before bed, so I guess I can’t complain too much. Leg days always leave me STARVING too.
xoxo
Laura, this comment made me really happy
I am going to be proud of those mid afternoon carbs now! A lot of the times I am like “ugh I don’t want them”, but I always have them. Now, I will smile and think of you 
Meg!! All your meals look amazing; I am learning a lot from you! Love your blog, you are such a sweetie with an amazing understanding of health and fitness!
Awwww you made my day
Dang girl! Look at those shoulders! Looking awesome. I’ve been waking up literally 5 minutes before my alarm for a couple weeks now, so weird!
Right now I’m unemployed, so I’m loving not having to get to an alarm. I usually try not to sleep in past 9 though!
I used to work overnights so I’m still getting used to waking up at 8 am as opposed to just getting off of work at that time
And because all I have is time right now, I’m good to make my breakfast the day of – I prefer it that way so I can make whatever I’m craving right then.
Lovin those eats, and you are looking awesome! Great job at listening to your body
What exactly do you do at your job?
Thanks Dolce
xoxoxoxo Answering your question tomorrow!
You’re so cute! I can just picture you ducking out, taking over your hardhat and eating your fish and rice….haha
BAHA! When I had my snack today I thought of you and giggled
I did a day in the life for my last WIAW too! WOO!! It’s always fun to see how others spend their days
And wow what a busy schedule you have– I’m SO impressed at the fact you whip up such a delicious dinner after being at work all day– I get SO lazy after classes and usually just plop something in the microwave haha 
Have a great one Meg!
Thanks Alex
Love your comment <3 I have been so busy I am reeeeeally slacking on blog reading :’( going to check yours now <3 would love to see my soul sisters’ schedule!
Yay to finishing your second round of training, bring on the next one. Yummy eats!
Your job definitely sounds totally different from mine haha;)
I always make breakfast the night before, I can never wait for it. I’m too darn impatient.
Sorry its taking me forever to e-mail you back! Hopefully I’ll get to that today, I’ve been a busy bee!xo
I loved seeing what you do / what you eat in a day, Meg! Although we’re sisters and I know lots about you, it’s really fun to see it through your eyes!
I wake up around 6 – 7 a.m. every day. Like clockwork. My body doesn’t like sleeping past 7:30 a.m. but I love getting up early. Morning is my favorite time of day!
Awwwwww babe! I am so happy you enjoyed
I LOVE YOU SIS! I am so sorry for my lack of commenting on your beautiful blog :’( Work is taking over my life! Catching up this weekend I promise!
hey lovely,
it was so good to read what a typical day looks like for you. glad you are keeping yourself busy, still struggle at times to remember i need to keep fueling my body even on rest days as i want to build up that muscle!
your eats look amazing, dont suppose you could share the pancake recipe? would love to try it sometime!
much love as always tam xx
I am sharing the recipe tomorrow
Your schedule and eats look awesome!
I wake super early 5am at the latest and I get up and et breakfast straight away
Megsy!! I miss you! I hate having no internet. Am trying to do some blog catch ups before I start work
Your meals always look SO good.
Do you find you also get hungrier when you work, because it’s a physical job? I totally agree with you about getting hungrier after legs day. It takes a lot of you!
They guys don’t let me do too hard of stuff, so I’m finding it to be ok
I miss you so much babe! I am falling behind on blog reading too :’(
There is no way I could wake up that early and work out. I SO wish I could, because I’m exhausted by the time I get home from work. I am a dental hygienist, and I may not look that dirty when I get in…. but I feel that dirty!!
I could definitely imagine how dirty you feel, love!
Oh my goodness- your job looks crazy! I can’t believe how dirty you are!
I’m so proud of you for sticking to your workout schedule and continuing to fuel your body properly, despite your changing schedule. It’s so important! And your hard work is definitely paying off- you look unbelievable!
PS: I always wake up a few minutes before my alarm too. It’s so weird but I love it!
Awwwww babe! Thanks for the sweet sweet comment <3 I love you like a sister!
I set my alarm for 6 a.m. most mornings but, like you, I also tend to wake up about 5-10 minutes before it goes off. I work regular business hours (Mon – Fri, 9-5), so my schedule is pretty much the same throughout the work week.
Totally with you on eating the same/more on rest days – sometimes I find I’m actually hungrier the day after a tough weights workout.
P.S. – I have the exact same tupperware as you LOL!
HAHA Tupperware twins! Love you girl
Your eats look great!
On days that I work I wake up at 4 PM. Ugh. Not a fan. I’m a nurse as you already know! lol. I usually make my “breakfast” the day of. So confusing…. lol.
I was really excited for you to see my eats
During the school year I wake up at 5:15 am and I woke up at that time today and holy cow it felt early! Usually with no alarm clock I’m up by 6:30!
What is your job? It looks messy! haha and do you have a recipe posted for those pancakes? I always like to try out new combinations(:
Answering both of those questions for YOU in tomorrows post! XOXOXO
gosh your meals are so clean and delicious!!!
i wake up super early too… i wish so badly i could sleep in late but i just cant do it! i usually make breakfast the day of because i never know what i will wake up in the mood to eat!
I love making breakfast the morning of, but with my schedule I just cannot!
xoxo
YUMMM it all looks delicious!! So proud of you for adjusting smoothly to a new schedule too!
xoxo
Sloane
You’re meals all look so good!
You are ridic cute in your work outfit. Getting all muddy and what not haha I love you. Seriously you should pack my lunches for me pretty please. I’m always like a lunch disaster because I never wake up early enough. SUSHI! Oh man how I am jealous. I just keep telling myself that it will be oh so soon that I get to enjoy my little sushi place in Boston.
HAHA you make me laugh and YES I will make you lunch
Every meal if you want? However… your breakfasts always look amazing 
What a cool, unique job! And LOOK at those guns, girl. You are amazing. It’s funny how your body really gets into that routine and knows when to wake up. I still cannot get myself up to work out before work so I do it after, but I am amazed that you adapted to waking up to work out in the morning EARLIER. Props to you! I know I’d certainly like to have my afternoons free after work but at least I don’t have night class right now and I have time to hit the gym then go home for a nice relaxing dinner. Your pancakes look AAAAAmazing.
You need to make the pancakes
So yum
Oh sis, I LOVED experiencing “a day in the life of Meg”! You’ve told me so much via email, but it’s even more fun to see it all in pictures! <3
I've been loving my casein lately! Fudge-form is my go-to, but now I'd like to try pudding! It looks SO good.
I always make my breakfast in the morning, but I'm pretty sure that will change once I have a full-time job! Right now I'm focusing on savoring my last summer vacation, and that means sleeping in late.
I usually sleep till 10:00, but now that I'm home with my mom, I'm getting up at 8:00 or 8:30. She wakes me up early! But I love it because it means more time spent with her! 
Love you, sis!! xoxo
I just had the pudding version
You would love sis! I actually have that more often than fudge 
I love how your snacks are perfect balances of good complex carbs, fats, and protein, rather than refined carbs and sugar! I love your blog- such healthy eating here! Your protein shakes look amazing, as well:)
Oh, sweetie! You make me smile
<3 LOVE YOU SUNNIE
YUM! Everything looks so good
EAT CLEAN SWEAT DIRTAAAAY
So healthy and well-balanced! Good for you!! I often have oats more than once a day, so I’m glad to see someone else who shares my love for them
Can’t beat that comforting bowl of goodness!
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