I am so fortunate to have my own business that I haven’t had to “go to work” in a year and a half. Today I do! It’s a little surreal – I’m a little out of touch with reality. Last night at 10:30 I suddenly realized: “I have to go to bed. I have work tomorrow!”
Ironically, it turned out that I don’t have to go in until 11:30, so I didn’t have to have an early wake-up call
I took the opportunity to sleep until 7 and then go to the gym.
I was a little hungry so I decided to have a green smoothie first and split breakfast in two. Let the greens begin!
This morning’s packet was one of the heftier protein + green blends.
What I really like about Amazing Grass is that the smaller packets are JUST GREENS (and some antioxidants and probiotics) and they are 30 calories each, so they are more versatile. These “meal” packets are a little more substantial – 110 calories with 10g of protein and more fiber. It’s hard to do a true comparison of satiety with both because so many other factors play in (time of day, smoothie ingredients, hunger level, etc.) but I would imagine these packets so hold one over longer. I think the idea of drinking just greens is more fun though 🙂
I have to admit: the contents of today’s packet did not smell nice! Kind of like pet food. But here’s to health!
My smoothie turned army green from the addition of blueberries.
Ingredients:
- Amazing Meal packet
- Handful blueberries (literally)
- Handful pineapple (literally)
- Big handful spinach
- Handful ice
- Half cup 2% milk
- Half cup water
Upon first sip I wondered if I should have added banana or honey, but then it grew on me.
Love my new cup!
After 30 minutes of digestion (I need less digestion if I’m not going running) I hopped on my bike for a gym trip. 2.2 miles there, 30 minutes of Stepmill, 5 minutes of weights (realized I was late) and 2.2 home.
I almost skipped Second Breakfast but then hunger grew on me. The smoothie did fill me up very well.
I decided on the last of our wheatberry salad with extra raspberries and extra cranberry pecans (the secret ingredient). LOVED this salad!! And I even got more greens in with the spinach leaves 😉
With GREEN tea (week of green continues!)
I’m walking (maybe biking) to the lightrail and taking that up to my internship location. I am not packing a lunch today, but I probably will most days (I’m only 3 days/week though). We’ll see where lunch takes me! I am packing some trail mix and a LaraBar/Clif Bar or two to carry around in the coming weeks should I need them. Not sure of my blogging status today, but I should be able to continue 3x/day throughout 🙂
See y’all after WORK!
Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian) says
Good luck on your first day of work!
Gotta love Lara for making quick, portable, healthy and delicious snacks!
Have a good one!
brandi says
enjoy the first day of your internship!
I love that greens shaker cup – I need one like that.
Nicole says
Good luck with the internship today!
I can definitely relate. I do all my work from home so I’m free to wake up or go to sleep whenever I want. Last night I didn’t get to bed til 5 am. Yikes.
Alison says
Looking forward to hearing about your first day “on the job”! Good luck!
JENNA says
gOOD LUCK on your first day of wORK!
Priyanka says
Good luck! The salad bowl looks so good!
Bec says
hope you have a great day at work!
Shannon says
Woooo good luck girly at the internship!! I know you will knock their socks off. Those cranberries are looking might tempting right now 🙂
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Have a great day!
Becci says
Good luck with your first day! I am so jealous that you can walk/ride to work! I have a 40 minute each way commute, but I guess that’s what I get for living in a tiny community and having to go to “the city” for work!
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) says
Good luck today! I’m sure it’ll be great.
Hallie says
Have a great day! Can’t wait to hear what you think about this aspect of your education.
Lisa says
Hope your first day goes well!
Ada says
Good luck with work! That wheatberry salad looks so pretty and colorful.
Elizabeth says
Happy first day of internship Kath! Your new cup will come in handy for travelling to & from work.
april says
Love the cup! I’ve been wanting one like that! It seems like it will be good for taking places.
Rachel says
Have fun on your first day!
That green smoothie is certainly interesting!
Where did you get those cranberry pecans?
Kailey (SnackFace) says
So much green goin’ on it’s insane! Love it! Good luck on your first day, Kath!
Katherine says
Hope your first day goes wonderfully!
Amanda says
good luck on your first day of work!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Have a FABULOUS first day!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer @ His N' Her Health says
Have a great first day!
[email protected] says
Good luck! And lucky that you are only 3 days a week! That really helps to break things up. Somday. . . 🙂
Jenn (j3nn.net) says
I know what you mean about being spoiled by being self-employed and working at home. My husband and I are both self-employed business owners that work from home; I couldn’t imagine having to leave the house to work! 😯 I think I’d cry lol.
Good luck!
Jenn
rhodeygirl says
i will be working from home starting in august and i am kind of nervous! i am afraid i will go nuts being home working all day.
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Good luck!
Jo says
Good luck today. Its always hard to get used to a new routine but you’ll soon get used to it! If you fancy checking out my blog I have a giveaway running for a few of my favourite bars 🙂
Rose says
My samples have been sitting around – I’m going to have to give them a try today for sure!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Good Luck today!!! I’m sure it’ll be a fab experience! I have an Amazing Grass package on the way, and I’m so excited!
Sarah says
Good luck at your internship!
You don’t have to answer this if you’d rather not, but I’m just curious as to what the revenue stream is for bloggers (not the amount of course, but the source)- is it advertising, or page views or corporate sponsorship? Blogging is becoming more and more common as a profession and my nerdy mind wonders how it works.
Meghan (Making Love In the Kitchen) says
Oh my goodness! I actually can’t think of anything I would like to drink less (well maybe I can think of a few things) than tuna water. I am always amazed by the range of people’s tastes
Run Sarah says
Good luck today! I am interested in trying the plain greens in a smoothie.
Stacey says
🙂 Can’t wait to hear about your experience! I get start up my internship at the hospital/ cardiac rehab center AND the diabetes center next August!! gonna be a busy year!!
Let me know when you have the time for meet up, since I am also a Charlottean 🙂 Have fun on your first day of work!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Hope your first day goes great! I can’t wait to hear all about your internship. 😀 That’s such an awesome experience.
Meredith (NYC Travel Girl) says
Good luck today! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Ansley says
Haha, you WOULD add spinach to your entirely green mix.
Natalie says
You’re so lucky! I wish I could work from home. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to 🙂
K says
Hope you’re having a great day at your internship!! I’m so excited for you!
Michelle says
woow…yeah that is one deeep deep green smoothie. It looks like the Odwalla super food that looks like swamp but tastes like heaven!!! hahaha 🙂
Lauren says
Good luck on your first day of work!!! 😀
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I just love it when you do your 2 breakfasts and split things up. It’s such a great way to spread things out and not let food/meals control your life! It’s better to live life and let the food work inself in, rather than worry about how your life will affect your eating habits. Hope that makes some sense! 😉
Good luck on your first day! I can’t wait to here how it goes!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Kath – I am looking to buy a new laptop and was wondering what kind of laptop you have? Do you like it? Any suggestions about buying a laptop?
Thanks! 🙂
Justy2003 says
Good luck on the first day! I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Good luck with your first day of work!!
Susan @ Nurse on the Run says
I hope you enjoyed your first day of work!!
Faith says
Good luck on your first day of work!
Your salad looks so pretty!
Michele says
I love your new cup too, Kath! I also love green smoothies and juices–they are amazing–and soooooooo good for you! I normally don’t care for packaged stuff but Amazing Grass sounds like it’s a great choice!
*smiles*
Michele
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
GOOD LUCK on your first day! so exciting!
Emily L. says
I have to say, that green stuff looks pretty gross.
Adi (oatonomy.com) says
The real world can be awesome – I was sceptical at first but seriously, it beats student life hands down!
B_Healthy says
Good Luck at Work!!!
Jeff (my fiance) and I are planning our wedding and trying to find the perfect venue- We are taking a trip to Bald Head Island to check out their BHI Club this weekend! Neither of us have been there before- but didn’t you recently make a trip there?
Any tips? I don’t know how my guests would get from the ferry to their accomodations?!!? bike with luggage?
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Bhealthier says
Good Luck at Work!!!
Jeff (my fiance) and I are planning our wedding and trying to find the perfect venue- We are taking a trip to Bald Head Island to check out their BHI Club this weekend! Neither of us have been there before- but didn’t you recently make a trip there?
Any tips? I don’t know how my guests would get from the ferry to their accomodations?!!? bike with luggage?
Beth says
Such a pretty mosaic table!!!
Kath says
Rachel ,
I linked to them – OhNuts.com
Sarah ,
Most of us are members of Foodbuzz, the ad network you probalby see on the right hand side. We earn money through pageviews, so the more traffic we receive the more we are paid. Plus I’m doing lots of freelance work these days too 🙂
Stacey ,
Definitely – send me an email.
Heather,
It does, thanks!
I really like HPs! Get something lightweight – perhaps a Netbook? I have one and LOOOVE it because it fits in my purse 🙂
Adi ,
I disagree!!! I worked in publishing + PR for two years and MUCH prefer a student’s flexible lifestyle! (But the salary is def. missed..)
B_Healthy,
Oh how fun!! Hope I’m invited to the wedding 😉
The island has shuttles (little carts) that take people from the ferry to their accommodations. You can schedule them and most come free with where you’re staying. It’s a GORGEOUS spot for a wedding! My parents are there right now!
Kath