After my workout this morning (BodyPump class + 20 minutes on the elliptical), I took Sadie on 2.5 mile walk and couldn’t help but marvel at all the blossoming trees, bushes and buds.
So pretty!
Almost as pretty as this lil’ girl…
She warms my heart.
As if the sprouting foliage wasn’t enough to make me smile, I was really feelin’ the songs that popped up on my iPod during our walk. I typically leave my iPod at home during my walks with Sadie and just enjoy the peacefulness of the morning, but today I opted for some music.
It was nice to listen to some of my more chill songs since I typically skip them when I’m working out in favor of one of my workout playlists or motivational music with an awesome beat.
Favorite songs of the morning included:
- Hootie and the Blowfish – Hold My Hand
- U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
- Eric Hutchinson – Rock & Roll (acoustic version)
Breakfast
After our walk, it was breakfast time!
Today’s yogurt bowl included:
- 1 c. plain 2 % Chobani
- 1/4 c. cooked wheat berries
- 1 package Brothers-All-Natural apple crisps
Now that my belly is full, it’s time to power through another day at the office.
See ya fo’ lunch!
Marina says
I envy those first signs of spring you have there :/ It’s freaking cold over here, and I’m craving warmer temperatures, sunshine and flowers.
I adore apple chips!
kristy @ kristyruns says
I can’t believe it’ll be in the 80s there! Illbe in Tampa and St Pete this weekend, so I’ll get to experience some of the great Florida weather! 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
OMG I LOVE Hootie and the Blowfish!! My dad used to listen to them a lot when I was a kid and I bet I was the only 7 year old (out of my friends anyway!) who knew who they were. Great song!!
Have a wonderful day Julie!
peanutbutterfingers says
i LOVE hootie too! have you heard the song “i hope that i don’t fall in love with you?” it’s my fav! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMXeqkk82to&feature=related
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
That is a GREAT song! I also love I Go Blind and Only Wanna Be with you.. .ahhhh I am SO having a Hootie & The Blowfish afternoon today! 🙂
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
Haha Hootie and the Blowfish!! I just think of friends, with Monica’s hickey! 😛
peanutbutterfingers says
ha! i tweeted about that this morning! love that episode.
Lindz @ Happy or Hungry says
Oh man, I am J to the ealous. It is still chilly in Toronto. I can’t wait for that first hint of spring!
I love a good Hootie song. Let Her Cry may be my all-time fave!
Jess (Daly Authenticity) says
The 80s? Seriously girl, I need to move there. It is suppose to be 9 here! Something is wrong with this picture!
Holly says
Completely random, but I love how wheatberries look! Is that weird?! Lol…It’s ok- because I know I’m weird 😀
They kind of remind me of how Honey Smacks look. Yum!
peanutbutterfingers says
now i want some smacks…
Melissa says
Love Eric Hutchinson!
I tried some Caramel Apple crisps last weekend & they were delish! I meant to save some for a yogurt bowl, but I snacked them all away. Oops!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
send virginia beach some warm sunshine, will ya? I think y’all have some to spare. 😉 40 degrees is getting old over here!
Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City says
Good call with the apple crisps! Great snack and so tasty!
Brooke says
i am so jealous of your weather!
Dana says
I am beyond jealous of the weather you’re having in FL!
I thought we were finally saying bye to Winter in the Mid-Atlantic. It was 70° on Friday but then it snowed 6″ on Tuesday, ugh.
Gen says
I’ve never had those apple crisps before….were they any good?
peanutbutterfingers says
yes! i like them a lot! they also have pear crisps which are fantastic as well.
courtney@cupcakedynamite says
we’ll take some of those pretty blossoms in new york city!!! 😉 how’s the nutrition on those apple crisps? I’m never sure about packaged fruit!!
peanutbutterfingers says
they’re awesome b/c the only ingredient is dehydrated apples. loooove ’em.
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says
Ah! Super jealous of your weather! I just heard we’re expected to get more snow. Noooooo!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
I tried wheat berries in my morning yogurt for the first time on Monday – fabulous texture. And when paired with crunchy chia seeds, well it was just perfect! Enjoy your day, Julie!
Kristen says
I love wheat berries! I was just wondering do you not eat anythign before body pump? I think I would pass out haha
Chicago Cuisine Critique says
I need some of those apple crisps asap!
Hope says
80 degrees?! I am so jealous! It said 19 degrees in my car this morning! Freezing! Those apple crisps look so yummy! I need to try them!
micki says
Love Hootie! Mmmm apple crisps. Check our your local health food store, they might sell them in bulk. Can’t go wrong with those!
Alyssa says
I am sitting here in 21 degree weather so I am extremely jealous of 80 degrees and blooming trees. I can’t wait for it to be Spring!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I feel like all you FL bloggers are probably sick of hearing this from me, but I am SO JEALOUS of your gorgeous weather. It’s still in the 30s here, and I can’t wait for sundress weather!!
Brooke says
Hootie (well Darius…) lives about 5 minutes from me! I like to refer to him as my neighbor! 🙂
I have to ask, you did a body pump class, 20 minutes on the elliptical, and a 2.5 mile walk all before work? Girl, when do you wake up in the morning!?
peanutbutterfingers says
you may see my morning routine here: https://www.pbfingers.com/2010/04/30/streamlining-your-morning-routine/
🙂
peanutbutterfingers says
aaaand, i’m totally jealous hootie is your neighbor! let’s stalk him and trick-or-treat at his house on halloween!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Have a great day Julie!
Lee @ RealLeeRunning says
I am soooo jealous of your FL weather. There is snow on the ground up here. I think I need to start migrating south for the winter.
Carrie says
its so funny you have just started your day when Im eating my afternoon snack! YAY spring is a comin’!!! except not really in this city… its been raining ALL WEEK. SHOCKER
carlee says
Yep…I’m eating breakfast Carrie… lol
but its 10 am so thats kind of my fault… haha
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says
wow I wish the weather was like that up here. It’s going to be in the 30’s still all week 🙁
Angelica Garza says
I’m jealous of your 80 degree weather! Us Chicagoans are happy that it finally reached the 40s!
Amy says
Love “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” it randomly pops into my head all the time. After this mention, it will probably be stuck in my head all day!
Amber K says
Those apple chips are tasty, but the amount of sugar in them makes me jittery.
I am so jealous of your weather! We’re expecting snow tonight 🙁
Mel says
Lucky lucky with the weather!! It’s 30 degrees this morning and I’m wearing my poofy coat. Fingers crossed for some sunshine soon!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I’ve been LOVING this weather!! Of course, we;ll be wanting the cool back whenever it reaches 100* 😉
Em says
FL needs to share the love. We (MN) just got 15 inches of snow in two days!
Laura @ prettylittlewords says
Quit rubbing it in — its still FREEZING here in Chicago!!! I wore tights and ballet flats to work today and regretted it about, oh…I don’t know, 4 milliseconds after walking out of my door 🙂
Geraldine says
I love Cherry Blossom trees in the spring. They are so pretty! My favourite song to work out to at the moment is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSqCr-rUfw&feature=fvsr
It’s called Hello by Martin Solevig and Dragonette
Laura @ Starting Out Fit says
I am SOOO jealous of the weather where you are!!
it was -15 degC here this morning and there is still a TON of snow…so depressing! I’ve had enough!
I shall live vicariously through you until we finally get our ‘spring’
Emily says
Girl, that’s not spring weather, that’s SUMMER weather!!! I’m going to Tallahassee this weekend…with my luck a cold front will swing on through..
Leah says
Jules,
I love running to that U2 song, but try the •U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Rattle & Hum) version. It’s the spiritual version, and it gets me going every time!
Shayla says
How many minutes does a 2.5 mile walk take you? I walked 20 min. on the treadmill today and it was only 1 mile!!!
peanutbutterfingers says
around 45 – 50 minutes, i think. the walk may be a little less than 2.5 mi… possible 2.3? i’ve never mapped it, just guessing!
Shayla says
Ok that makes sense then – I thought you went for only 20 min. so I thought then that I was walking as slow as molasses! LOL! Thanks for answering! 🙂