It’s that time of year. My legs are going bare today!!
Also, these items were just not that fulfilling. Coffee and pumpkin – I will miss you.
I really wanted a green smoothie or yogurt!!
Guess what the high for today is here in Charlotte?
83*!! SUMMER weather!!
I was up at 5 this morning and ready to hit the gym. I love mornings when I’m asleep by 9PM. It makes getting up SO much easier. I wasn’t even sleepy when my alarm went off! I just woke right up.
At the gym I was boring and did 45 minutes on the elliptical (a new Better Homes + Gardens issue got me out of bed! LOVE that magazine!). Followed by 16 chin-ups (assisted) and 16 dips and then some mega foam rolling. I rolled out my shins on the SIDES today and it made such a difference in my foot! My tendons on my surgery foot have been feeling tight and they feel much better now 🙂
Home –> Starvation –> oatmeal! I made a bowl of oats for my preceptor today since she missed crockpot Monday. Put an extra little bit of TLC into the pot! (Hers are just whipped banana chia)
My Mix
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (used more today!)
- 1/2 ripe banana
- Vanilla, pinch salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (too much!!!)
- 1 tbsp melted Crofter’s
- 1 tbsp Naturally Nutty Vanilla PB
- Galaxy Granola sprinkle
Note I forgot to mention the banana in yesterday’s mix!! Whipped banana oats with no banana….hmmm 🙂
TOTALLY Conan O’Brien’s profile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are dishes to do!!
megan says
I agree with you on the warm weather! I love summer weather, but I didn’t want my typical tea this morning. i made a green smoothie 🙂 i’m excited for spring/summer meals coming up!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I just used the last of my pumpkin yesterday, but I’m on the hunt for some more. I don’t lose my taste for it luckily! 🙂
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
LOL @ your coffee! That made me proper laugh out loud 😀
:O lucky you with the weather! Crikey, I was out running in a coat, hat and gloves this morning, it was that cold! Amaze.
Have a good day 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet says
It’s also going to be about 80 here in Pittsburgh! Love that dress/skirt pattern you have on! 🙂
Jil says
Jealous of the 83 degree weather!! aaaaand that you get to rock sandals and a dress/skirt!! 🙂
Julie @SavvyEats says
LOVE today’s coffee shape!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
I’m so excited about the 80 degree weather!! I want to take the whole week off work and enjoy it before it’s gone!! Sigh…
Babycakes says
oh my gosh, too funny – it totally IS Conan’s profile!!!
Yay for spring! 🙂
Lindsay says
Haha….Conan O’Brien’s profile? That made me literally laugh out loud! How do you find see these things in the froth? I only wish I was so imaginative with my morning cup o’ joe.
Gabriela says
Yay for bare legs!! I’m definitely wearing a dress today, too 🙂 Those oats are the perfect way to kick of a beautiful day, enjoy!!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
I am incredibly jealous of your weather! And lol it is Conan!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Oh how I love that first day of bare legs! It always feels so refreshing. 😀 It’s still chilly and rainy where I live but it’s supposed to reach the 70’s by the end of the week (hurrah!)
Pumpkin might still be good in overnight oats? But I know what you mean, it’s just not the same as it is in the cooler temps. 😀
Abby says
Yay for spring! And yay for the heads of celebrities making their way into our everyday lives–even when least expected! It’s supposed to be a hot on in Pittsburgh too. I CAN’T WAIT!
Jenna says
Haha I noticed that yesterday with the bananas!
Looks just like conan and yeahh fir warm weather!!
Karla says
Soooo jealous of your be-sandaled feet!!! Still a bit too cold here (38 right now) but we have a high of 73 today!!!!!!!!
Magazines and crap TV make my workouts amazing!! This morning I watched Tyra Banks’ E! True Hollywood story!
Bonnie @ BonnieAppetite says
Do you fill up on yogurt or smoothies? If I do anything but oatmeal I tend to be hungry and snacky. Like you, I want to eat lighter things as the weather is warmer, and had some chobani blueberry yogurt, bear naked granola, and fruit but was still hungry. Thoughts?
Kath says
I think you have to make the smoothie and yogurt the nutritional equivalent to the oatmeal. So 500 calories vs. a 200 calorie all-fruit one.
Heather (www.runningwithsass.com) says
yay for warm weather! It’s been hot in MS too, I have bene wearing sandals and capri pants all week!
Alice says
I had a wierd dream last night that I went to a farmer’s market with you. Very strange. Don’t worry, we had lots of fun and got to try lots of local treats. Love your blog and your positive energy!
Kath says
🙂
Liz @ lizrunsdc says
Jealous of your 80* weather AND of going to bed by 9! I need to copy you on the latter.
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
Yay for warm weather! And I’m glad to see you like Better Homes and Gardens too! I thought reading it made me old but I really enjoy it! 🙂
[email protected] lady says
Wow that is definitely Conan’s profile!!
I’m so jealous of your weather its still cold here:( Hmmmm I think I need a good elliptical workout….. Its been awhile and I really need to catch up on my magazines!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Rolling out my shins is like deaaaath. I legitimately start tearing up within 2 nanoseconds.
I’ve been craving smoothies and yogurt lately too…smoothies esp. post-workout. They really are the best for my muscles too.
Jenny says
Yay for bare legs! Happy April:)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Oh my gosh– the Conan similarity is UNCANNY!!! You should send a photo to his show!
Oh, wait… 🙁
Kath says
🙁
[email protected] says
I love when the weather turns and you can finally kick the nylons to the curb! At least for a few months. That Conan profile in the coffee made me smile. Good way to start the day!
Katie says
Hooray for warm weather!
Whitney says
I usually don’t see your coffee “designs” but this one was spot on.
Andrea says
Haha, it really does look like Conan’s profile!! You’re really good at this foam deciphering!
I love that you’re wearing a skirt today- gorgeous weather calls for springtime apparel!
mkg says
OMGOSH i totally see conan awesome 🙂
Heather says
So jealous of your warm weather – it is still a little cold in Massachusetts but at least it isn’t raining!
Love Conan’s profile – how amazing.
I agree about not craving hot breakfasts anymore – I’m gravitating towards overnight oats and smoothies!
Nutritious Foodie says
I love wearing dresses in the spring and summer, since it is HOT HOT HOT here in Houston, but never do during the week because the AC at work is on FULL blast… and it is freezing cold. I acutally use my space heater a lot more in summer then I do in one month of winter.
Rose-Anne says
I love this summer-like spring weather! We hit 80+ degrees here in Texas yesterday. I had to change into a t-shirt and shorts after work to go for my walk 🙂
Also, I totally see Conan! Nice.
PS Kath, have you ever tried making your own cold-brewed coffee? There was an article in the New York Times about it, and Smitten Kitchen wrote about it too: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/cold-brewed-iced-coffee/ It is seriously amazing stuff–so incredibly flavorful! I wonder if you might like cold-brewed coffee better now that the temps are heating up?
Kath says
I think Matt made that once. I am not a huge fan of iced coffee! Maybe I will be this year..
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
I had an acorn squash yesterday, and it was delicious, but I think I’m ready to leave them behind, too. It just goes with the seasons, I s’pose!
LOL love the Conan head 😀
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
Love the conan coffee! haha 🙂
Whitney @ Whitinspired says
haha! Totally Conan’s profile!!
Katharine says
Flip flop weather is my favorite! And it looks like the Baltimore area will be getting some this weekend, woohoo! Now it’s time to get my feet looking prettt. 🙂
Lauren says
I’m sad that coffee is starting to lose it’s appeal, but I’m so ready for spring and summer treats like snowballs! I think I just might have to let my legs breathe today, too. 🙂
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
I must say that is the most AWESOME coffee shape you’ve had lately and you are so right hahahaha!
I might be bare legged tomorrow – it’s supposed to be super warm. But super warm for me in Toronto may be different than super warm for you 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
hurray for summer weather!!! i’m actually pretty jealous 🙂 and btw, conan’s head in the mug? must be a sign (i don’t know for what but that’s a pretty cool shape :))
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
That IS Conan’s profile! Too funny!
skinnyrunner says
83? thats hotter than here in california!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Awesome weather!!! Don’t you just love living in the South on days like today!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
LOL that DOES look like conan!!! loooove it!
Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES says
hahahaha conan coffee. your french press has skiLLZ
cara says
You always make me want to read while doing the elliptical, but every time it makes me sort of nauseous. I am glad you can do it though. It sounds perfect.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I would love to have that weather. We have 75 degrees planned for my 10k on Saturday and that sounds like heaven!
Erin (thehealthyapron.com) says
I’m bearing the ol’ white legs today too! haha I love warm weather!!
Midgetkeeper says
I’m so jealous of the weather you are having!
Samantha says
I love this beautiful weather!! Can’t wait to have it everyday!
Ashley says
Ohhh my word…Conan in your coffee!!!!!! LOL I had problems when I was running long distances with the sides of my calves getting tight, not sure it was really my calf…totally on the side of my lower leg..and that gave me foot pain too!
Stephanie says
It’s supposed to be in the 80’s here in Boston too this weekend! I’m so excited! It’s been a long long dreary season here.
Hannah says
Hahahaha, that’s the best coffee foam picture yet! And it really does look like him…
eatdrinkandbemerrynyc says
YAY FOR THE NICE WEATHER! I am absolutely itching to get a run in outside!!!
Sara
Lisa says
83 degrees?!?!?! What the heck! I’m sooo jealous!
Penny (Blonde Bibliophile) says
Ha!! Conan was definitely in your coffee!!! You should find a way to send that to him. He would liken it to seeing Jesus on a pancake. 🙂 Love Conon. 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
wow it’s warmer there than it is in l.a., on the beach!
Victoria says
Bare legged all year round in California! Definately Conan…i normally don’t see what you see, but today, Conan for sure…you should send it to his twitter…
[email protected] says
oh how wonderful! the the warmth and the ability to wear a sundress-how fun 😉
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble says
Hahahaa! The coffee is totally Conan O’Brien!!! That is awesome!!
Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says
My legs are going bare the next two days and I seriously can’t wait! I can’t get enough of this warm weather! Yay!
Rachel says
I am enjoying the beautiful *summer* weather here in MN too! I love you sandals – they are so, so cute!
I hear ya on being tired out of the winter foods. I am ready for some spring/summer flavors!
Stacey[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Nice weather I’m really jealous. We are supposed to get a really bad rain and wind storm and rain for the next two weeks. Yuck. Once again delicious oats.
BroccoliHut says
Wasn’t North Carolina gorgeous today?? I, too, bore my legs to the sun for the first time in a while. Love your placemats, as always!
Bri says
Oh my gosh Kath, thanks for reminding me about the glory of foam rolling! I’ve had FHL tendonitis in my foot off and on for years and foam rolled my lower calf after my workout yesterday and WHAT a difference! Painful during, but feeling so much better today! Thanks! 🙂
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