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Katy Perry 3D
I went to a pretty awesome concert last night… at the local movie theater.
Okay, so it wasn’t really a concert, but thanks to some spiffy 3D glasses, at times it felt like a concert. I was awfully tempted to hop out of my seat, flick open a lighter (if I actually smoked) and sing more than once!
I went to see the new Katy Perry movie with my friends Brittney and Cara after dinner yesterday.
We had a little too much fun with the glasses. 
At dinner with Brittney and Cara last Friday, it came out that all of us were secretly dying to see this movie, so we channeled our inner teenybopper and got together last night for a 7:30 p.m. showing.
The movie felt like it was part concert and part documentary. I loved all the behind-the-scenes footage of Katy’s life on tour and the glimpse into her personal life. (Her grandma is hilarious.)
The movie portrayed Katy as a very sweet, goofy, fun-loving girl. While I’ve found her style rather “in your face” in the past, I’ve always thought she was original, fun and very entertaining. Watching this movie made me realize that she absolutely loves playing dress-up, bright colors and expressing herself creatively in a very unique way. Her fans seem to really identify with her message of staying true to yourself.
Breakfast
Before I left for the movie last night, I prepared today’s breakfast. A Fitnessista breakfast cookie!
I omitted the protein powder and milk from the Fitnessista’s version and combined the following ingredients in a bowl last night before pressing it out onto a plate:
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 spoonful almond butter
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
After pressing everything onto a plate and refrigerating it overnight, I had a slightly solidified breakfast cookie waiting for me this morning!
Perfect fuel for a 30-minute morning walk with Ryan and Sadie!
For my fellow Target workout apparel lovers, I bought the C9 Champion tank top you see in the above picture last week and am in love with it! As a girl with a crazy-long torso (I am 5’7’’ and a past doctor told me that with my torso, if my legs were “proportional” I would be 6 feet tall), it is nice and long and doesn’t ride up. Plus it’s breathable, comfy and only $15!
I actually bought that tank top when I went to Target last week to return a bathing suit. It is impossible for me to leave Target without making my wallet cry.
On our morning walk we stumbled upon the nest of yet another scrappy woodpecker!
Apparently Ocala woodpeckers enjoy making homes in mailboxes. We actually heard this woodpecker before we noticed the hole. The bird was inside the mailbox as I snapped this photo, pecking away.
I’m heading to Orlando late this morning for an appointment, so I’ll see ya from my old stomping grounds in a bit!
Question of the Morning
- Where do you buy most of your workout apparel?
I buy most of my workout gear at Marshalls or TJMaxx. I can often find Nike, Reebok and Adidas apparel for half price!
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There’s something about Katy Perry that I can’t stand, but I heard good things about the movie! I’m a big fan of breakfast cookies, and making yummy toppings too – try greek yogurt. 🙂
I just recently discovered the TJ Maxx/Marshalls workout gear and am so sad I didn’t know about it sooner! I had always gotten clothes from the stores directly (and occasionally the outlet stores) which left me broke and with very few workout clothes. I recently got some Under Armour shorts and Champion sports bra at Marshalls for under $25 total!
I think we are torso twins haha. I’m 5’8 and also have an extremely long torso. I struggle to find long enough workout tops too so thanks for the tip! I buy most of my stuff at TJ Maxx and Marshall’s, and occasionally Target. I wish I could say I had a closet full of Lululemon!
do you remember the time BEFORE long tops were in style? it was horrendous for us long-torso folks! i felt like every shirt was too short!
I’m love Target’s workout wear, and that tank top is so cute! I think I might have to make a quick trip over there after my trip to the gym this morning.
I’ve also had some luck at TJ Maxx and Marshalls, and I also like to check out Nike and Underarmour outlets whenever I’m nearby.
I love that tank! I will have to head to Target today and see if they have any. I am ALWAYS trying to find a top that is long enough for working out. Thanks for the recommendation!
Also, I love that you went and saw Katy Perry! Sounds like a fun night!
they have a ton of different colors that are really cute! hope you find one you like!
I get my nike shorts from outlets and I usually just wear old sorority t-shirts to work out in! And my sports bras from target!
I’ve heard SUCH GOOD THINGS about the Katy Perry movie! From people of all ages, really. Definitely going to have to channel my own inner teenybopper and go see it.
I’ve gotten my workout apparel from Target, Old Navy, Zella at Nordstrom, Tasc performance (ordered online), and one Lulu as a gift 🙂 A mix of inexpensive and splurge.
The Under Armour outlet is my new favorite store! Last week I got spin shorts for $6/each.
I haven’t made a breakfast cookie in so long! The one time I did, I made it sans protein powder as I didn’t have any on hand…now that I am well-stocked, I should try the real deal!
i think i actually prefer it without the protein powder. i thought i’d miss it, but i really didn’t! let me know what you think of the two versions when you try it!
That cookie idea is great…I’ll have to try it…thanks for sharing! I love that tank…I may have to take a lil trip to Target this weekend. 🙂 I buy most of my workout clothes from Road Runner Sports and the Nike and Under Armour outlet stores. RRS carries Nike and UA and it’s cheaper than Dick’s but I recently had a gift card to there so I stocked up on my favorite UA Slub Tank (obsessed with it). Safe travels and have a great day!
Sounds like a fun night! I’m not a huge fan of Katy Perry. I do like how she is different though and that makes her more appealing.
That breakfast cookie looks so good! Mine always turn out too mushy! More like overnight oats than a cookie. This is quite random, but I remember in one of your previous posts you talked about your Vitamix. Do you still use it? I’m looking into making that investment if they are worth it! Haha! (:
YES!!!! i used it to make my smoothie yesterday. 🙂 i freakin’ love that thing. we were able to get it cheap b/c we had gift cards from our wedding and i am so glad we did. it’s incredibly powerful.
I can’t believe movie tix by ur r 13.50! In NJ they are 11 and I thought that was a lot! Lol …I love getting my workout gear at target or kohls.
i was shocked, too! i asked and apparently 3D movies add an extra $3.50 to ticket prices.
I’m 5’7″ too and while I wouldn’t call myself tall, I do have a long torso in proportion to the rest of my body. Finding shirts that are long enough has been an issue for years. So, I feel ya. I don’t even want to get started on the subject of finding a one piece swim suit that fits right.
oh my gosh, i was a diver and water polo player in high school, so i feel you on finding a one-piece swimsuit that fits a long torso. i needed a handful of suits b/c using them everyday made me go through them quickly and it was such a pain to find one that fit right!
I have the same long torso. When they were measuring me for my wedding dress, I was told that I had the upper body proportions for a 5′-10″ model (even though I’m barely 5′-5″). I actually had to order a longer torso-ed dress so that my boobies wouldn’t fall out. Now about that 5′-10″ model part . . . oh I wish!!!
i’m glad i’m not alone! my best friend in high school is 5’4” and we have legs that are the exact same length… and yet i am 5’7”. 🙂
My husband is very long torso-ed as well. And then our dog is a white German shepherd / corgi mix. So we all have long torsos!! I pity our children.
I am taking my daughter to see the Katy Perry movie tomorrow for her birthday. She will be 7 so good to know I may enjoy the movie as well!!
Most of my workout clothes also come from Marshall’s or sometimes even Ross. I have found some great bargains at a fraction on the normal cost!
Where did you get your teal colored running shoes?? They are too cute!
thanks! i got them at dick’s sporting goods, but they’re nike frees (color is called “tropical,” i believe).
I buy a lot from a store here called Superstore and the brand is joe, besides that I save my money for a few Lululemon purchases each year 🙂
Hi Julie – love the tank top from Target! Question – what size did you get? XS or S? I am 5’8″ with a super long torso and I hate when my workout clothes ride up, so these tanks are definitely on my radar. Thanks for sharing!
i got a small.
This will sound random but the Nordstrom Rack here has a TON of brand name athletic gear for seriously cheap. I bought 3 pairs of the Nike Tempo shorts for like $12 each. Who would have thought?
I KNOW! I recently moved right near a Nordstrom Rack and was shocked when I walked through and saw all of the workout gear!
How does Target do it? I have never left there without something I didn’t go in there for!!
I have the other problem of having legs that are too long! I hated back in the day when you couldn’t buy longer jeans and everything was just too short. I’m 5’8″ but my legs are as long as my Husband (almost) and he’s 6’1″.
Love Katy Perry!!!
Oh wow, you and I are torso twins! I’m 5’10” and my legs are “regular” length (as in I don’t need long jeans) but the shirts I find in stores are never long enough! Having said that though, a lot of Lululemon tops (mainly the cool racerback) have great length to them so that’s what I buy!
Gotta love Target! I cannot go in there without spending money on things I didn’t really need. I buy most of my fitness clothes at target, tjmax, marshalls and old navy, I can’t even fathom spending a ton of money on workout clothes, although I dream about owning something from Lululemon someday.
I really love the C9 stuff from Target; you can’t beat the price! Although, my absolute favorite workout top is made by Zella.
That’s too funny- I took my niece to the 7:30 showing of the movie last night, too :). She is Katy obsessed so it was fun to bring her to the concert experience without completely overwhelming her at an actual concert.
we must have a similar body type – i’m 5’7″ and have an incredibly long torso too. i definitely have an appreciation for longer tops! i might just have to go hunt that top down – it’s very cute!
I am dying to see the Katy Perry movie! I have to see it before it goes out of the theaters.
That cookie looks so good, almost like a big no- bake! Do you think Xanthan gum would work if I don’t have any chia seeds on hand (I have the HARDEST time finding them anywhere)?
I buy quite a bit of workout apparel from Marshalls/Ross and even picked up a swim suit a few weeks ago for only $10! There’s also a bunch of outlet malls near San Antonio with both a Nike and Under Armor store where I’ve found some pretty good deals.
Julie – You had mentioned athletic apparel purchases from Target previously so that’s the first place that popped into my head when I needed new workout pants. Thanks to you I have an awesome new pair of pants and have gotten much more enthusiastic about working out thanks to your blog 🙂
Marci
AHHH I want to see Katy Perry 3D soo badly. I’m glad you gave it good reviews! I find her such an interesting, fun person .. like a real-life cartoon character! I went to a concert a few years ago and it was absolutely incredible. The stage production and costume changes, etc. were like a Vegas show!
In terms of work out apparel, I’m a dedicated lululemon fan. I know it’s a little bit more expensive, but I find their stuff really holds up well. Everything I have from lululemon now I’ve had from 5+ years ago, and they are showing absolutely NO signs of wear or tear! 🙂
There was a 2-hour long special on E! or VH1 special on Katy Perry a year or two ago that looked exactly like this movie. So since I saw that (and it was free) I thought I’d wait till video to see it. But I totally want to. I love me some Katy Perry.
I saw her in concert last year and OMG she is SO fun. One of the best times I’ve had at a concert.
I love targets workout section, such cute stuff, great fits, and really awesome prices!! I too have a long torso, wait until you get pregnant no one ever believed how far I was towards the end because my belly always looked so long instead of a giant ball out front!
I kind of want to see the Katie Perry movie – I used to think she was a little over the top, but now I kind of love her. I’m from Missouri, and she funded the Joplin (the town devastated by a tornado last year) High School prom – she bought their tuxes, dresses, everything.
And I buy most of my workout gear at Target too 🙂
interesting “cookie” … certainly looks worth trying!
target is awesome. they have it all. including too much of my $$. 🙂
I often get my workout apparel at Target or TJMaxx/Marshalls as well. Though lately I have also found some good pieces at Old Navy that I’ve been loving. Who knew?
I get a lot of my yoga pants at Costco … but other than that, I just get shirts/shorts/everything else wherever I happen to stumble across them!
i went into target yesterday for a pair of flipflops and ended up spending $70. happens. every. time.
There’s a target right next to where I work.. I should look into those tops.. I’m short but I like my shirts to go below the butt haha I hate when they ride up when I run lol
Target workout clothes are the best, I need to get back there soon!
I want to see that movie so badly! I love Katy Perry and want to find out more about what happened to her and russel brand. Did the movie divulge a lot of that?
My entire workout wardrobe has come from Target. Their prices are so reasonable, and the Champion stuff is great quality for the price!
Oh man, I am all about Target workout clothes. That’s where I get nearly all of my stuff. I’m too cheap to fork over the money for brand name clothes, and I think the C9 line is pretty quality.
I’m the opposite of you … I have super long legs but a really short torso. I wish I could stretch my torso out a little … it might make my midsection look slimmer haha! 😉
I love target’s c9 collection, dicks, sports authority and nordstrom rack! The rare occasion of lulu lemon when I get a gift certificate ;). I love that tank I think I may just have to buy it and copy you! It looks so comfy.
I have the same tank top and I love it! I even secretly want to wear it out with non work out pants.
in my dreams i buy all my workout clothing from lululemon. actually, in my dreams they pay me to wear it so i can just quit my job and run around in lulu gear all day. in my reality, most of my workout clothes come from old navy and target. i really love old navy’s active line, especially the fun colors this year, and i love the c9 sports bras at target.
We have a Marshalls in my town, but it doesn’t really have anything good in it. 🙁 I usually get my workout stuff at Big 5, they tend to have lots of sales! I also go to a Nike outlet that’s about an hour away to get workout stuff as well. You can never have enough running outfits!
I have been thinking about going to see the KP movie! I think she is an interesting person! We have a Nike Factory Outlet in our town and you can get stuff that’s $50 on their site for like $20. Love it! Never thought of buying workout clothes at target! I’ll have to go check it out!