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Mix-matched Oatmeal

 

Hey There!

For some reason, I was super tired this morning!  I didn’t wake up for a run like I wanted to.  On my way to work this morning I enjoyed a cup of coffee.  I usually have a safer option, with a to-go lid and all, but I didn’t want much this morning (I’m trying to cut back! *gasp*) so I figured the half cup would do.

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I realized at about 10am, that I may  not be able to eat much later in the day.  I went to the dentist about a month ago now that I have all my health, dental, & vision insurance with this new job.  I knew I had some things to take care of immediately.  The first were 4 areas that needed fillings.  We scheduled the first 2 for today.  I was worried how my mouth would feel afterwards.  I enjoyed a Kashi Go Lean Hot Cereal right before I left the office.  When I’m at work, this is how I eat any type of oatmeal or cereal.

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Classy, I know!  I typically like my oatmeal to be more watery than most people.  I promise, I found it to be delicious!  I had my dentist appt. at 11am, but found myself extremely hungry afterwards (go figure!) and I thought sipping food through a straw is probably my best bet.  I opted for Smoothie King!  Not gonna lie, sipping through a straw was a little more challenging than I expected with a numb mouth!  I kept hitting my teeth with the straw when I would put it in my mouth.

Tonight’s DINNER was actually oatmeal…. I’m in somewhat of a food rut – I’m pretty much just eating what I have on hand (which isn’t much of anything!).  I tried to spruce it up a bit though and it turned out pretty good!

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Ingredients:

  • Oatmeal
  • Milk
  • Walnuts
  • Flax Seed
  • Peanut Butter
  • A drizzle of Agave Nectar

I guess you could call this mix-matched oatmeal because I just threw what I had on hand in there.  Some other great options would be other types of nuts, dried fruit, other additives like wheat germ, greek yogurt, chocolate chips, and gosh… that list could go on and on!

Once my food settled, I chose to do a bike ride for my WORKOUT today.  I haven’t ridden my bike since the Tour De Cure race I did on May 10th!  It was nice to get back on the trail and enjoy the wind in my face.  I was a little sore, so I didn’t push myself really hard, I just enjoyed the ride.

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I’m so glad we have these nifty water fountains in the area!!  They’re freeze proof too!  I forgot to load up some water in my bike before I left the house so I stopped at each one that I passed to stay hydrated!  I also love this time of day when the sun sets!

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  • Any delicious suggestions to get my out of my food rut? (For one person, please!)
  • Do you have any of these nifty freeze proof water fountains where you’re at?  How do you like them?

HIIT workout & hair

Today was a long day at work!  I was happy to see 4:30 roll around so I could change into my WORKOUT clothes and head to the gym.  I realized right before heading out that I was a little hungry and I’m NOT okay with working out on a hungry stomach!  I scavenged through my desk drawers and thank goodness I found a small amount of granola left over!  I downed that and some water on the way to the gym.

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I arrived to the gym and was going to a HIIT class which is high intensity interval training (at least that’s what I abbreviate it to be).  It’s a high energy, fun class and I really enjoy the instructor (who is also named Heather!)  The craziest thing happened – I was the ONLY person in the class.  Seriously, that’s never happened!  Usually I would feel really awkward, but I went with it and we started the class.  Luckily, one girl came in 10 minutes in and another girl came in about half-way through the class.  Am I the only one who doesn’t like coming in late to a class?  If it’s started, I just won’t go!  I need to get over that awkward fear though!  After HIIT, I finished up with a 15 minute ab class.

I really like my hair pulled back this way with a side french-braid.  It keep it out of my face when I run or workout.

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After the gym, I headed home for some DINNER.  I made some pasta w/ vegetarian chicken.  It wasn’t anything fancy, but typically a quick pasta gets the job done for me.  I used Whole Foods Pasta (that I got on the Whole Foods Grand Opening Tour), Kroger brand Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, and Simple Truth Meatless Patties w/ a side of toast.

pasta-ingredients

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Now I’m off to check out some new blogs – I feel like I lost touch of that this past year and I’m ready to find some new reads and make some new friends!! Have any suggestions, let me know!

Have a great Tuesday evening!

Sausage Biscuit + Dreams & Aspirations!

 

Good Morning, friends!

I just got done with a nice 30 minute jog.  It was a little hot out, but I got up early enough to beat the intense Southern heat.  I love getting out before the sun’s coming up because sometimes you catch the most beautiful scenes.  Mine this morning wasn’t exactly the best I’ve ever seen, but I can’t help but love anytime I see sun peeking through trees!

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BREAKFAST this morning consisted of a nice cup of coffee that my dad made before heading out on his morning walk {Sometimes I like to treat myself with whipped cream.} And then one of my favorite’s: A vegetarian sausage biscuit.  I use Morning Star Farms sausage and Pillsbury Grand Flaky Layer biscuits.

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I got this adorable mug c/o Racoon Spoon last Christmas!  It’s one of my favorites.

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This morning on my jog, I was thinking about my dreams… and how they have developed over the years, from a child to an adult.  Did you know that at one point I wanted to be an ER surgeon? {I can thank Grey’s Anatomy for that!} And now… even though I would love to wear comfortable scrubs & shoes to work everyday, I can’t imagine actually enjoying that.  I’m so glad there are people who do though!  As a child, I more than likely wanted to be a teacher because me and my sisters would play school and I had to be the one teaching.  I used a podium, white board, & all!  It’s no surprise that I had a little entrepreneurial spirit in my though – I always wanted to play store, making my sisters purchase items that already belonged to them!  When I got to college though, I settled on business & marketing.  I love the concept of networking (hello!  Obviously why I probably enjoy blogging.)  I love the job I have now, it’s perfectly suited for me, but I know that I have other dreams and aspirations too.  Not that I would ever want to leave where I am now, but I want to eventually do MORE!  I’d like to start my own business.  I’d like to travel with my blog.  I’d like to publish an e-book or two.  I’d like to start a blog conference/workshop in the Southern region.  I’m 25 years old, with a lot that I’d still like to accomplish.  It’s just funny how your dreams change over time – heck, these may all change next year!

  • What did you want to be as a kid?
  • Is that what you’re doing now?
  • What are some dreams you have now as an adult?

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