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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / The Warm-up

January 4, 2010

The Warm-up

Today was a practice run for the rest of the week

:mrgreen: this !
I don’t have to be at Winthrop until 11, so I had time to take. Lucky us, Matt had off of work today so we were able to spend the morning together!

We woke up before sunrise to head to the gym.

Snack of Warm Cinnamon H2H with milk beforehand. This didn’t hold me over as well as when I have some fat (i.e. nut butter) before my workout though.

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We had a great workout. Split for cardio – I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster plus 10 on the Squirrelliptical – and he did …… something sweaty! Lol. Then we rendezvoused for weights.  We alternated free weights and machines for about 15 minutes of all the big muscles and hit the road.

I was going to have a SIAB today but since Matt doesn’t eat them and he does love eat oatmeal, I changed my plans and joined the oat crowd.

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Matt’s brother Andrew gave us this Disaronno Amaretto for Christmas. Matt has me convinced that adding it to oats is just like adding vanilla extract (since he just puts in a dash) so we had almond-scented oats today! (But to be honest, I didn’t really taste it 🙂 )

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I think I was even more excited about this little bowl that came with it!

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Note the fun pumpkin layer! Matt doesn’t like pumpkin oats very much and I always have the debate of how to add pumpkin to mine. I usually heat it up in a bowl and then stir when the oats get dumped on top. But that is not very photogenic!!! So today I kept the layers separate since they were fun to see from the outside and it was a fun time.

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The oat mix:

  • 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt
  • 1 extra ripe frozen banana (I did an oatmeal experiment in Food Science and frozen bananas dumped right into the pot work just as well as fresh, especially if the only fresh ones you have are GREEN!)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • Almond extract liquor
  • Toppings: pumpkin butter + fresh almond butter
  • Underneath: pumpkin and cinnamon

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Nothin’ but Bubbly

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Not sure of my blogging availability through dinnertime today. I hope to be able to at least iPhone blog at lunchtime everyday through my internship, but I won’t know till I get there. Some days I might get more time to do a laptop post; others no post at all. As much as I want to post every meal on time, I gotta be flexible.

Since it’s 10AM and I just had breakfast, also not sure if I’m going to be up for lunch at noon!! I might have to snack my way through it during breaks. Not the smartest idea to fill up so late in the morning!

Bye guys!

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  1. Diana says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:09 am

    very cute bowl!

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  2. HeatherBakes says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Love the layered oats! Also loving the idea of adding amaretto to them 🙂

    Reply
  3. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:11 am

    What a lovely bowl of oats! Love the layers!

    Have a great day 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:12 am

    I love the layers! And I’d love to add some of that to my oats. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:13 am

    haven’t tried layering w/ oats, but it looks fantastic!

    Reply
  6. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:16 am

    oh i love the pumpkin layer & totally agree about it not being super photogenic otherwise. whenever i mix pumpkin into my oats it looks like baby food or some kind of much! it tastes pretty darn delicious though!

    Reply
  7. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Pretty!

    I LOVE amaretto! My dad used to let me dip my finger into that very same bottle and have a teensy, tiny taste every once in a while when I was little. Guess that’s how we roll in Louisiana 🙂

    Reply
  8. FrogsandMen@ Paris Food Blog says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:19 am

    oh gosh amaretto. you’ll learn to love it. (maybe?).

    have a great day. it looks like it’s off to a good start!

    Reply
  9. Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:19 am

    What beautiful oats! I wish my bowls were glass, it’s look much better on my blog! I love that you had alcohol at breakfast, that’s brilliant 😀
    I hope your day goes alright and the practice run goes well 🙂
    Have a great day!!

    Reply
  10. Kristen @ Change of Pace says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Good luck today Kath! It sure is off to a good start 🙂

    Reply
  11. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Amaretto oatmeal sounds like it’d be perfect to top with some kahlua almond butter 🙂

    Reply
  12. Allison K says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:25 am

    It’s like a gorgeous oatmeal parfait!

    Reply
  13. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Good luck today… don’t be nervous, you’ll get into the swing of your new schedule in no time.

    I go to school for my MBA at night (I work full time) and tonight is my first day back to class since before Thanksgiving. I was SCRAMBLING around like a chicken with my head cut off this morning, since I couldn’t remember my routine. Hopefully, I didn’t forget anything, but thankfully, I know that after a few weeks it will be old hat again.

    Reply
  14. Gracie says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:29 am

    those oats look UH-mazing. Kind of reminds me of one of those HUGE dessert parfaits that Paula Deen makes =P

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Good luck on your internship and have fun!

    Reply
  16. ashleigh says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Good luck today! The pumpkin looks good today… i have yet to try it in my oats but I am thinking maybe I should give it a shot.

    Reply
  17. skinnyrunner says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:42 am

    i like that bowl! and the oats don’t look half bad either…
    i cant believe you can do 30 mins on the stairmaster. that thing is hard!

    Reply
  18. katie says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:48 am

    i LOVE how you layered the oats girl..great idea!

    Reply
  19. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:49 am

    DiSaronno is delicious! That bowl is adorable! Love the layered oat look lol. So pretty!

    Jenn

    Reply
  20. RhodeyGirl says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Good luck today!!!! I bet you love it more than the last time you did full time since it will be a subject you enjoy!

    Reply
  21. Danielle (Coffee Run) says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:49 am

    That’s a really cute bowl. And I didn’t know about the frozen banana thing- good to know!

    Reply
  22. Christie @ Honoring Health says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:50 am

    The oats looks so pretty layered like that!

    Reply
  23. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:51 am

    Oh my gosh I’m in LOVE with that bowl!! The food inside doesn’t look half bad either 😉

    GOOD LUCK TODAY! Don’t even think about blogging – just get used to your new “career!” 😀

    Reply
  24. Jil says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:51 am

    The oats look delicious and good luckkk!! 🙂 I have no doubt that you’ll have a fantastic day!!

    Reply
  25. Susan says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I’m diggin’ the pumpkin oatmeal parfait action you’ve got going Kath!

    Reply
  26. Erin @ Big Girl Eats says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Yummy layers!! Good luck on the routine, although since you’re the queen of organization, I’m sure you’ll be just fine. Planning is half the battle!

    Reply
  27. Ameena says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Cute bowl and great pictures!

    Have a great day!

    Reply
  28. emmy - eatventures says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:05 am

    That bowl is awesome, it looks just like the Disarono bottle. I love Amaretto!

    Reply
  29. Naomi (onefitfoodie) says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:08 am

    looks delicious!! love the pumpkiny layer on the bottom…enjoy your intership!

    Reply
  30. Katharine says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:09 am

    LOVE that bowl, too! I’m all about collecting cute little oatmeal bowls now that I finally have my own kitchen! And it looks like that “almond” flavor was the perfect addition to kickstart your morning 😉

    Reply
  31. Paula says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:12 am

    layered oats in a beauty of a bowl; sounds like a perfect morning!

    Reply
  32. Heather (The Single Dish) says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Your breakfast was so pretty! Love the pumpkin layer. Good luck today and kick some butt in your internship!

    Reply
  33. Erin says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Have a fantastic first day! Loving the layered oatmeal — I agree, nothing holds me over as well as oatmeal. Cereal just doesn’t do the trick.

    Reply
  34. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Love the layered oats – what a beautiful breakfast!!

    Best of luck today – you will do GREAT!! :O)

    Reply
  35. Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:27 am

    gorgeous oats today 🙂 can’t wait to hear how it went later tonight!

    Reply
  36. Jessica says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:33 am

    If you want a stronger almond flavor in your oats, try putting in a few drops of almond extract. It’s awesome in pancakes too!

    Reply
  37. Mama Pea says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Good luck with your massive day. I don’t even attempt to blog via iPhone. Due to my manhands/tiny keyboard it costs me too much money in the Swear Jar.

    Reply
  38. Mae says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:35 am

    I love the layered look… I like to do this with chocolate and vanilla oats when I eat out of a glass bowl. Sooo good!! Have an awesome day Kath!

    Reply
  39. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:50 am

    Hittin’ the booze first thing in the mornin, Kath?! LOL! Seriously, Amaretto is delicious! Matt could probably come up with an awesome scuffin using it -yum! I’ll buy!!!!

    Just experimented with chia seeds yesterday. Do you find that they have a very slight peppery taste to them? I noticed that, but not sure how fresh my seeds were (bought them in the bulk foods of my farmers market).

    Have a great day 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 4, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      I don’t think they are peppery. Very neutral to me. Maybe your bag is a bit old? Or you have a super palate!

      Reply
  40. Christa says

    January 4, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Good luck on your internship, Kath!

    Reply
  41. Gelareh @ Orange Truffle says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Good luck on your first day!

    Reply
  42. Tracey says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Alcohol and oats sound good to me;)

    Hope you have a great first day!

    Reply
  43. Lauren @ Eater not a runner says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    I love that bowl! Good luck at the internship…you’ll do great 🙂

    Reply
  44. mary ann says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    While I LOOOVE using pretty glass bowls/dishes for layering purposes and aesthetics… All of mine are just barely too small. I smell a catastrophe in the form of overboard oats when attempting to unite the oaty-pumpkin-butta mixture. Please update me on your results or your technique for preventing lost oats.
    please and thanks
    MA 😉

    Reply
  45. Carolyn says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Don’t you hate when work gets in the way of bloggin!? 🙂

    Reply
  46. Rachel says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Good luck on your first day at Winthrop! I’m sure you’ll do great. I’ve had the same problem with eating breakfast late, but only because I’ve been sleeping in so much. Hopefully, when school starts again later this week my eating schedule will get back on track.

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  47. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Love that addition to the oatmeal, haha 🙂
    Good luck today!!!

    Reply
  48. Rose says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    That’s one beautiful bowl!

    Reply
  49. Jessica @ Going Off Birth Control Pills says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I love that bowl! So pretty.

    Good luck today!

    Reply
  50. Chelsea says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Love the layering in the bowl.

    Only 6 months. Keep telling yourself that. Maybe you need a countdown ticker?

    Reply
  51. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    Wow… those oats look so delicious! YUM!! And I love the colorful placemats!

    Have a fantabulous day, Kath!

    *smiles*
    Michele

    Reply
  52. Erin says

    January 4, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    That bowl looks gorgeous…I mean…not the oats, but the pretty wavy glass.

    😉

    Reply
  53. Eileen says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Beautiful bowl! If you have any almond extract for baking, that would be fantastic, too.

    Reply
  54. Freya says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Kath, what is your coffee foam secret?! I just started using a French press, but mine never stays as foamy and beautiful as yours does. Any tips?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 4, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      Have you watched this?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCxGXsdqSNE

      Also, I heat the milk in the microwave and pour the coffee on top. That helps!

      Reply
  55. Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    I love that bowl! It makes the oats look so pretty! Have a great first day!

    Reply
  56. Erin says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Love the bowl, love the oats!

    Reply
  57. Kalli @ Fitandfortysomething says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    What a great idea with the layered oats!

    Reply
  58. Jenna says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    That bowl is gorgeous and your breaku looks even better in it!
    Good luck at your first day and we understand if you don’t have all the time to blog! Your internship is more important 😉
    Jenna

    Reply
  59. Lauren says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I’m sure you’re probably already aware, but you had the best dishes EVER. But I’m sure you know, people aren’t usually oblivious to these types of things.

    Reply
  60. Karla says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Good luck with the internship!

    Your oats always look soo good! But today looks even more fantastic!

    Reply
  61. Penny says

    January 4, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    The layers certainly are photogenic! Looks great! And I love your bowls. You always have great bowls. 🙂

    Reply
  62. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says

    January 4, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    I love the layered look-it’s so pretty.

    Reply
  63. Jenny says

    January 4, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Those glass bowls are a beautiful presentation of oatmeal 🙂 I definitely need some sort of fat in the morning whether or not I’m working out. It just fills up that empy morning tummy.

    Reply
  64. Megan says

    January 4, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Kath…when you say Squirreliptical do you mean the half stepper-half elliptical machine that some gyms have? Mine just got them a couple of months ago and I’m obsessed! Such a great workout!
    Hope your day goes well. The pumpkin oats look scrumptious. I have some leftover pumpkin in the fridge that might be on the menu tomorrow….I was lucky enough to have an almost empty PB container today 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 4, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      It’s the Cybec Arc Trainer.

      Reply
      • Megan says

        January 6, 2010 at 11:56 pm

        Yes! I knew it had a name 🙂

        Reply
  65. Lindsay says

    January 4, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    What a pretty bowl. Your oats are stunning 🙂

    Reply
  66. Becky says

    January 4, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Just wanted to let you know…
    You’re on springpad’s home page!
    Click the first little box next to the “Take a Peek” and you’ll see KathEats!

    Reply
  67. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    January 4, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I love that see-through bowl!!! That pumpkin looks delicious in there!

    Reply
  68. K says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    I love the layering action – that’s fun! I hope today went well!!

    Reply
  69. amanda says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    I love the bowl and how you even added Amaretto. When I saw you used this makes me miss my mom’s yummy Amaretto chocolate cake.

    Reply
  70. Cole says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    That oatmeal looks absolutely to die for. Yum, yum, yum.

    Reply
  71. Katy @ These Beautiful Feet says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Good luck on your first day Kath!! I hope you find your own balance with everything going on! You’re great, and we’re all here to encourage you. Hope you are having a great day!

    Reply
  72. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Your oats look delicious! Good luck with your week. I am sure you will have fun!

    Reply
  73. Sharon @ What Is Sharon Doing Now?! says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    As a newer reader I had to link up and find out what SIAB is – I love it! I’ve been craving a smoothie lately, too.

    Reply
  74. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says

    January 4, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Your oat layers are so pretty!

    Reply
  75. Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says

    January 4, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Great oatmeal! I’m loving the layers 🙂

    Reply
  76. Elina says

    January 4, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks for that frozen banana tip. I’ve been out of ripe bananas for a while and haven’t been able to make oats (green bananas are gross!), but now I know I can just use the frozen ones we have. Sweet 🙂

    Reply
  77. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 4, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    When I was a teacher I always practiced my schedule during the week prior to the start of school so my system wasn’t shocked the first day. I didn’t want to be like a kid.

    I’ve learned that protein at breakfast helps me stay fuller longer too. Something new I learned from all my blog reading.

    Reply
  78. Meg @ be fit be full says

    January 4, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Hope your first day went well! Love the amaretto in the oats and the layers.

    Reply
  79. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    i always have a stash of frozen bananas in my freezer for my oatmeal and to stuff my dog’s kong. i usually add a little less water to my oats to compensate for the extra melted frost….

    Reply
  80. Emily Eats and Exercises says

    January 4, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    The oats are beautiful as usual. You inspired me make some oats for dinner – I missed my usual bowl this morning. Good luck with your first day today!

    Reply

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