My goal this morning was to do everything as efficient as possible to try to save myself 20 minutes to relax with breakfast. I’m not sure how well it worked! There is just SO MUCH I have to do everyday and I’m having a really hard time fitting it all in and giving myself some time to chill out. Every single minute is filled with something to do 🙁 I just have to remember that this double lifestyle (full time blogger + internshiper + house seller) is temporary.
I was slow getting up this morning. On days when I have been to the gym the day before, I am always slow to get up. If I juxtapose a day of running or yoga or rest or something other than the gym, then going to the gym is fun and appealing. I always plan a machine, a fun magazine and weight lifting. It feels fun and balanced. But I have a really hard time looking forward to that routine two days in a row. It just feels imbalanced to me? But alas, I was wide away and had the bodily energy, so I found myself there (15 minutes late!) and managed 45 minutes on the ET plus some lower body lifting. It was actually a pretty good workout!
Home –> showered as efficient as possible –> emailed while coffee brewed –> cleaned up while oats cooked –> 20 minutes of eating relaxation (at least I didn’t have to blog + eat, which is the WORST for food pleasure!). Now I’m rushing to finish this post because I reallllllly need an oil change and wanted to drop my car off before work. Don’t think that’s gonna happen.
So while it was smooshed between hectic things, breakfast was a good one!
Banana Cottage Cheese
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese, stirred in at end
- Galaxy Granola
- Warmed North American Crofter’s
- Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
At first I was mad because this seemed like less volume than normal, but it did fill me up just as well! I think it was just a shallow bowl illusion.
I MISS THE SUNSHINE I USE TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST PHOTOS!! Hurry up, Sun
, and rotate so that I can have it back!
I think Mr. Bora Bora is experiencing some brain fog like me!
BYE!
Lindsey says
I was just thinking yesterday, “How DOES she do it all?” Not only do you do all you mentioned, but you reply to reader’s questions, too!!! Thank you SO much for your rec – Yogadownload. 🙂 Lovin’ it!!!
You rock. And yup. One minute at a time, that’s the best any of us can do. Breathe! 😉
Kath says
🙂 Glad you like YogaDownload!! It’s a livesaver
megan says
what a busy morning! Good luck getting everything done. I am so impressed with all that you manage to do. I definitely admire your hardworking spirit!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I am missing the sun so much in the morning, too. It makes it very difficult to wake up for the gym! Have a great day, Kath. 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Take it easy, lady! You are SUPER impressive with everything that you do…but don’t foget to take some time for yourself (even if you have to cut something out) so that you don’t get completely overwhelmed by everything!
I’m giving away a green bodum french press just like yours on my blog right now!
Lana says
A few thoughts:
1) Gym. I keep my double-gym day routines more “fun” by doing arms one day and legs the other, with some cardio interspersed or interval training. It is more motivating, then, to go because I know I need to do the “other half.”
2) Breakfast / eating. Interesting, I always thought you blogged while eating. So what DO you like to do while you eat? Think? Read? 🙂
3) Thank you.
Kath says
I often do watch TV 🙂 I think the big negative against TV watching is that you don’t eat mindfully. However, I find that when I’m by myself it’s a great way to enjoy a meal like having a conversation with a person and is hands-free – so I do get to enjoy the eating process.
(Working at a computer, however, is so distracting for me that I hate eating while typing)
Joy R3FitShow says
It is very bad to blog and eat! I am glad you mentioned that bcs some people may think it is a great way of multitasking.
Jenny says
Gotta love efficiency!
I’m glad you scheduled chill out time- you deserve it!
Courtney says
That mug looks angry!!! I think he needs more coffee :>
Courtney
adventures in tri-ing
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says
Good for you for still making it to the gym! Exercise is such an easy thing to cut out when life gets crazy. (Also props for showering efficiently…as weird as that sounds. That is one thing I just can’t seem to master. My showers are ridiculously long!)
Simply Life says
Hope you take enough time to relax and enjoy the day! 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
It’s so funny, you’re missing your morning sun while I’m totally LOVING the evening sun!!! Have a great Thursday!
Lori (Finding Radiance) says
House selling is very stressful, but it is only temporary! Get in a few deep breaths as well 🙂
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Life is busy and it is so important to take the time we need for ourselves but it seems like the first thing we let go of. Good for you for making your self care a priority!
Nutritious Foodie says
I am dragging in the mornings lately too… I don’t know if I am over exhausted from everything that I have going on or its the dark mornings… I guess it doesn’t help when its still dark till 7:30
Joanne says
Can’t figure it out: Is Bora Bora offering a wild kind of smile or is it a snarl?
Lindsay @ The Ketchup Dairies says
I often feel like I don’t have a free moment either. We all need to remind ourselves to JUST BREATHE. Standard advice, but sometimes it helps to hear it from someone else 😉
[email protected] Brit Chick Runs says
Awh I really feel for you with the overwhelmness – I get that mega bad during exam periods, and I always end up having regular panic attacks! I’d love to hear your advice on how you balance it all/cope with it 🙂
Hope you have a good day!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
I hear you – sometimes it just feels like there’s not enough hours in the day!! The extra daylight at night seems to be helping with that “anxiety” I used to feel though. When it was dark out at 5, my brain seemed to think my day was “done” and I’d still have all this stuff left to do. Now that it’s light out for so much longer, I feel like I have more time to do stuff…even though there’s still the same number of hours in a day! It’s weird how it works…I’ll never understand it! 😉
Veggielady4life says
I can totally relate to your frenzy! My mornings are crazy, too. I had to be at the hospital for morning sign-ins this morning by 6:45… and we work 12 hour shifts. Keeping up a blog while actually working full-time (med school/dietician training/etc.)… and selling a house (we are going to do that in the next month, too!!!) is INSANE. I just want to say kudos for your efforts. You do an amazing job… your pics are gorgeous… and you are consistent… which is the most important thing. Good luck today with whatever tasks you have. Either way… the day will come and go… and most of the time… we don’t remember much detail about any one in particular… just try to focus on what’s most enjoyable… and make a happy memory that will stick. That’s all I try to do each day.
Again… you’re doing an awesome job.
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
You do more than I do in a day during your typical mornings than I do in a day. Your productivity inspires me! Those banana cottage cheese oats look amazing.
Andrea says
Kath, your efforts are so appreciated. Your blog has maintained a high level of quality despite your busy schedule. Thanks! Have a great day! Hope you get some “you” time
Tiffany says
your double lifestyle is more like a triple lifestyle! you’re so busy! but you do seem very efficient and your blogging is always great. i love cottage cheese in my oatmeal too, and i also get disappointed when my oatmeal looks smaller than usual haha. we’re volume eaters! and ahhh i miss the sun in the morning too. no fun to get up when it’s pitch black – reminds me of the middle of winter again!! have a great day!
Sophie @ yumventures says
I always want to get things done in the morning, but theres never any time!! I give you props for making it to the gym and blogging before work!
Olivia says
“Juxtapose” = amazing word Kath! Love it!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I am in such a brain fog myself! I chose not to workout this morning. Unfortunately, I have to give up the good fight and go to the doctor today…ugh! Oh well, I tried anyway. You seem to have your stuff together, so I am sure you will get everything done today that you planned on! Good Luck!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I hear you on the busy life. I hate it when you are so busy that you feel like you hardly have time to breathe! The worst! But like you said, it IS temporary!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I know how you feel…from the moment you wake up to the moment your head hits the pillow it’s just go go go go go go. Life is just racing by! BUT both you and I will be done soon though–hoorahhhh! You’ll be in Charlottesville and opening up GH–how exciting.
Hang in there, Kath!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
I wish we only needed 2 or 3 hours of sleep so that we could get more out of a day. Le sigh!
At least food makes it a little easier to swallow. 🙂
Jenn
[email protected] says
Hope you find some more downtime for yourself! It’s so important. 🙂 Good luck with everything.
Nicole, RD says
It is soooo hard to find me time with a regular life + a blog. I can’t imagine trying to keep up with the volume of readers you reach each day. Wouldn’t it be nice to be a full-time blogger? 🙂
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I’m with you on the sun… it’s a cloudy day here in Wisconsin too! Have a fabulous Thursday!
Olivia says
By the way Kath, your ‘chia seeds’ hyperlink is not working – I thought you’d like to know. No worries though, maybe when you’ve got some free time 😉
Kath says
Bummer -thanks!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
You are quite the multitasker! I agree that it’s so nice to be able to relax over breakfast, something that most of us rarely get to do!
clay says
Nice workout and the oats look delish! Also, cottage cheese is good thrown on top eaten with every spoonful like PB!
Jill says
Hi. Your blog has introduced me to so many new food finds ie, chia seeds,kale,etc. Thanks so much for all the time you devote to it. Love the the spoon! Where did you purchase it ?
Jill
Kath says
It was my grandmother’s
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
My entire life is based around efficiency. Usually I like being able to fit a lot in, but sometimes, it’s just too much!
I totally have that bowl in red. Not even gonna say where I got it….
Dawn Hutchins says
I hear you about double duty when eating breakfast. This morning I had the chance to savor every bite of my Nutella/Naturally more baked steel cut oats. Oh my gosh it was HEAVEN!
Sara says
Hi Kath!
I don’t comment that often, but I thought I should on this post. I think your efficiency and productivity is so inspiring to all of your readers! You really motivate people Kath- take pride in that! 🙂 But it’s not only the fact that you accomplish so many tasks each day (and accomplish them well I might add!), you also seem like you truly enjoy all the things that you do in your life.
I hope you have a great Thursday, hopefully great weather by you! Take some time tonight to wind down and just relax…you deserve it!! 🙂
Haleigh says
I hope things start to settle down for you soon.. try to take time to breathe and y2yoga always helps too 🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Hi! I’ve recently started reading your blog and I love it. Those oats looks so good!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Just keep reminding yourself it is temporary. I do that with my job around the holidays all the time.
Dinah Soar says
The life you are experiencing now–the time crunch, the stress, the almost overwhelming constant busyness–is typical of the average person in the U.S. And it’s the rule, not the exception. I firmly believe that the way we live today is fostering many of the health and weight issues we see.
The human body was not designed to run wide open every waking minute. We are spirits in physical bodies and if we overwhelm the spirit part of us, the physical part will suffer. Many suffer with insomnia– unable to shut down their minds when they go to bed at night because of their crazy day which allowed them no down time for mental relaxation. Sadly, children are suffering with these issues as well.
We have a culture crisis and all the governmental intervention in the world isn’t going to fix our problems. It is up to us as individuals to take charge of our lives and change them…and to be willing to make do with less stuff so we don’t have to work so many hours to pay for it leaving us with more time ‘to be’…more time to gear down and refuel our spirit. I fear too many of us are running on empty.
FoxFire says
Kath- I know what you mean about being so busy! Just be glad you don’t have kids yet…they need you at the most inconvenient times (but are totally worth it!) 🙂 You are doing great though. I own a seasonal (March – November) business, and it is all I can do some days to keep up with what MUST be done…so I feel ya, lol. As my friend Sister Pat says, “This too shall pass”
Me-Linh @ Sweet and Sweat says
Yum! I love your pictures and breakfasts and your mug! 🙂
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
I hope things calm down for you soon!! Get some rest. 😉
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Hang in there, lil lady! This too shall pass:)
I’m glad you emphasized the necessity to slow down though, and take some time for things. Great workout!
Lisa @ Early Morning Run says
I always blog while I eat. It’s a bad habit but it’s how I get things moving for the day 🙁
Been reading a lot about chia seeds lately. I’ve been using flax seeds lately but am going to pick up chia seeds today and give them a try too!
have a great day!
Heather says
I’m still having trouble waking up this week with the time change – you do so much in the morning – I wish I had the energy.
I had Crofters spread in my oatmeal today too – it is so delicious!
Stacey says
That coffee mug puts a smile on my face 😀
I, too, have a hard time relaxing! Jason tells me all the time that I need to relax and just NOT do anything for once but it’s hard..I kinda feel like that’s just my personality..like I feel bad if I’m not doing something lol 😀 Glad you had a relaxed, efficient breakfast! I hope you can find more time for yourself throughout the day!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
yeah those shallow bowls are deceptive – i do like a big overflowing one!
Monica @ Musings of the Granola Girl says
Amazing composition on the first photo!
Sorry to hear you’re so stressed out, hopefully your day is supurb to make up for it! 🙂
Jenn @ Livewellfit says
Busy bee!!!!
The best part as you said, it’s temporary! And some things are truly worth the crazy schedule and madness, knowing that it WILL end.
I’ve been doing this lately and it has been great: when the alarm goes off, I turn it off, and lay in bed for just 2-3 minutes. I think about how I want to start my day: I want to feel productive, in control and energetic! Then when my feet hit the floor, there’s some extra pep in my step!
Susan says
I marvel at the days I can work-out, shower, start coffee, make myself a good breakfast, pack kids’ and my lunches, glance headlines, and check emails — all before getting the kids up at 7:30. Efficiency is a new and required skill for me since I started working out early in the morning.
By the way, I reference your blog this week on my blog, as I salute food bloggers! Great photos….
http://lifeinbalancesortof.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/i-heart-food-bloggers/
Becky @ flybynyght says
I seem to be having an awful hard time getting everything done that I want to lately. I’ve decided to take this opportunity to actually pay attention to what I’m doing throughout the day and to re-evaluate/re-configure the day into something more efficient and if possible, relaxing.
btw – I love the pattern on your cutlery!!!!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I feel ya! Busy mornings are the worst, especially when it’s hard to find a moment to just sit and chillax (which is sooo important) Hang in there! I’m sure things will slow down sooner or later. And take advantage of moments that *aren’t* busy. I find myself doing little yoga stretches throughout the day, just as a way to remind myself to breathe and slow down just a bit. 😉
Hope you have an awesome day!
[email protected] says
I absolutely hate being so busy……in makes me feel so scattered and uncentered. Yoga definitely helps me though…..
Have a good day and hang in there.
Maybe you need a day to do NOTHING?
Therese says
I totally know the feeling! I work full time and go to school part time twice a week, plus I run, have a boyfriend to attend to plus try to fit in a social life! It can be SO exhausting! But I’ve also learned LOADS about time management! LOL I’m becoming quite the efficiency expert myself!
Alison (Life's Little Lusts) says
making that time for a chill breakfast is
so huge as it’s so important but a lot more difficult
than we’d like it to be!!!
if i haven’t got that solid me time in the morning,
my day’s definitely outta wack.
i end up allowing a good 45 mins for
breakfast prep and enjoyment,
including time to play with my espresso machine
and construct the perfect morning beverage.
how often do you share breakfast time
with matt or someone else?
Kath says
Only on the weekends when he’s home. Or sometimes Mondays
Kath says
Thank you all for your supportive comments!!
Hannah says
At least you *will* be getting sun soon! After leaving at the beginning of the Australian summer to travel in the Northern hemisphere winter, I’m now going home just in time to miss the Northern summer and get another winter! Argh! At least it’s optimum weather for oatmeal, though 😛
cara says
I hope things start calming down for you soon!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I hadn’t thought of warming up the crofters, yum