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one of those days.

June 22, 2011 by Hillary 13 Comments

Hey hey. Hope you had a lovely Waffle/Workout Wednesday… whichever you prefer.

Today was one of those days. One in which my morning bowl of creamy, oaty goodness was the highlight of my entire day.

I get excited over oatmeal easily, and today I was extra enthused because I tried a new-to-me hot cereal and almond butter. Hot cereal, fresh berries… the ideal way to start any day.

 

 

1/3 c. Arrowhead Mills Organic 4 Grain + Flax hot cereal, 1/2 banana, 1/2 T chia, vanilla

topped with 1/2 nectarine, raspberries, scoop of crunchy Barney Butter

I loved the cereal, but I did not love the almond butter. I’ve never purchased BB before, but it was on sale and I had a coupon, so I added it to my basket. I’ve realized – as a nut butter connoisseur – that I don’t care for nut butters with added sugar. It’s not that they’re necessarily too sweet, it’s the texture and consistency that is notably different. Anyone agree?

* * *

Though today was a productive one, I didn’t get to my scheduled speed workout – uh oh. I want to keep on track with my SmartCoach training plan, but the grey skies weren’t motivating me to power out 7-minute miles today. I think I may actually be missing the Chico sunshine.

Some Workout Wednesday, I’m going to give this kettlebell yoga workout a swing! My two new favorites in one – yes please!

I already know tomorrow will be a better day! :)

Toodles,

HP

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  1. Kris | iheartwellness.com says

    June 22, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Your breakie looks fantastic!!!! I love fresh berries on my morning steel cut oats :)

    I have never tried a kettlebell workout, but I hear they are fantastic!!

    xxoo

    Reply
  2. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    hmm i love almond butter on hot oats! but i agree with the difference in texture, sometimes the taste can be different too!

    Reply
  3. Trisha says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:02 am

    I am all for just nuts in my nut butter. Nothing else, please! I hope your day today is fantastic! You deserve it :)

    Reply
  4. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:53 am

    That new hot cereal looks like it’s got some nice texture to it! Hope you have a better one today. Maybe you’ll get your run in :)

    Reply
  5. Liza @ Health Nutting says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Agreed! I am not a Barney Butter fan either. I LOVE almond butter and that’s part of the problem — I don’t think it tastes like almonds! Haha

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:55 am

    Bad weather is always a workout killer… looks like you had a great breakfast though! Hope your day is better today!

    Reply
  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 23, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Everyone else’s raspberries look so good right now, mine look (and taste) mushy and mealy! Yuck!

    Reply
  8. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    June 23, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Love oatmeal for breakfast too – hot or cold! I used to do kettlebells a lot then fell off, I should incorporate them back in my routine, thanks for reminding me!

    Reply
  9. Cait's Plate says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Oh man, I literally had one of those days last week! And I ate oatmeal that morning too! Haha. Hope today was a better day!

    Also – agree with ya on the Barney Butter, just a little too sweet for me.

    Reply
  10. Paige @ Running Around Normal says

    June 24, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I’d like to hear more about how the kettle bell workout went! I wish our gym had more :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      June 24, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      I haven’t tried the yoga k-bell workout yet, but I’ll let you know when I do :)

      Reply
  11. Shannon Simpson says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    nice bowl!!!! hee hee :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      June 24, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      I use it daily – thank you!!

      Reply

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