I know overnight oats are oh-so-popular on healthy living blogs. People just can’t get enough of oats soaked in milk and yogurt throughout the night. Well, I love my oats, but I really love texture. I love the crunch of nuts, the smooth, creaminess of Greek yogurt and the crispiness of a KitKat. (<– Whoa,…
First Chill
For the first time since the end of winter Ryan and I walked outside this morning and the air was chillier than it was inside. Helloooo, autumn! I immediately said “I hope this means cooler weather for our wedding!” Ryan then made the astute observation that everything is about the wedding these days. Yes, yes…
Not-So-Quiet Brain = No Yoga
I normally come back to work after long holiday weekends feeling tired and in need of another long weekend. Today, however, that is not the case. I actually feel rested, relaxed and rejuvenated. What a pleasant surprise. I think I felt a little too rested because I just couldn’t get into the yoga class I…
20 Minutes of Intervals > 5 Mile Run
Operation Healthy
Last night around 10 p.m. Ryan and I both laid in bed feeling overly full. We were both experiencing a serious sugar coma. This weekend was quite the sugary feast. Between the two of us we polished off: An Oreo creme pie A batch of Funfetti cake mix cookies Several mini desserts from Carrabba’s One…
Nectarine-Stuffed English Muffin French Toast
Wanna know what I was thinking about during BodyPump this morning? That. With every bicep curl, I imagined biting into a cool, perfectly ripe nectarine. With every lunge, I pictured myself cutting into doughy French toast, while inhaling the fragrant scent of cinnamon. Fortunately I didn’t have to wait too long for these little daydreams…