Oatmeal. That's right. I now like oatmeal. DO YOU REALIZE THE POSSIBILITIES?! I've always super hated oatmeal. Like, bought it, tried it, wanted to throw up, discarded entire pack. Well, those days are long gone. I now love it. As in, it's an everyday thing almost for breakfast. I just use a little spray butter, 1 T PB2, and 1 T Truvia. Deliciouso. Today, I was looking around on Instagram and seen a bunch of ideas for my next oatmeal bowl involving bananas and chia seeds and strawberries. Possibilities endless.
Yogurt. Oh PB2, you little dreamboat. That's right. PB2 has caused me to love yogurt as well. Here's how I like it!
GallonChallenge. I decided March 5th to up my water consumption to 128 oz AKA 1 Gallon! I was drinking 3 of my VS jugs for 96 oz, then thought what's 1 more jug to have a gallon. I have never felt so good. This is the number one healthy change going on in my life right now. Drinking so much water has 1. Prevented Snack Attacks and 2. Caused me to not be so hungry. I have a lot of energy and just feel great. Yes, I do have to make frequent trips to the bathroom, but it's really not an inconvenience for me. I think that is a really poor reason to kick yourself out of feeling great.
I like to use Crystal Light to help get me to the gallon. Here's some of the ones that I bought:
My workouts have been really good, with the exception of this week. I was really busy with my senior thesis, etc. etc. ---> Lame, I know. Oh, one of these things was a job interview!! Totally, not lame at all! Fingers are crossed that I get the graduate assistant spot for the First Year Experience Coordinator at my college!
Back to my weight > May I just say I lost 3 pounds this week! It's because of this water, I'm telling you! Because I definitely wasn't doing my part to help with my lack of working out. Don't worry though because this is happening:
I love oatmeal with chopped apples, walnuts, and cinnamon. So good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss this week!
Thanks so much, and that sounds good ill have to try it!
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ReplyDeleteI'm beginning to love oatmeal myself. I used to totally dread it but now after learning to add all sorts of things to it, I enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss. That's a big deal in these here parts.
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Are we oatmeal twinkies lol?! I'm ready to expand past just PB2. It's literally like exciting to me.
Deleteoatmeal is always great for weight loss.
ReplyDeleteI have heard good things about it, just never enjoyed it. Glad my tastes are changing!
DeleteWe have the same goals - water, water, water. I usually haul around my 32oz bottle and fill it maybe 2-4 times Ina day. This week, though, I've been slacking. So, that's the next thing in my list to improve too!
ReplyDeleteIt has seriously done wonders. I've lost 5 pounds since upping my water intake March 5th. You can definitely do it!
DeleteSo many things to say about this post! JEALOUS that you are going to the Bahamas. I want to soooo bad! I just tried that yogurt recipe the other day and LOVED IT. It totally cured my sweet tooth without putting me over in calories. You will do awesome in the bootcamp!! I LOVE mine now and never ever thought I would be saying that. And finally, CONGRATS on the loss. You rock!!
ReplyDeleteOk, that's all! :)
OMG -- this is the first I have heard of someone trying my recipes!! SOOOO glad that you enjoyed it! I definitely think it's the right amount of sweet as well. I have never been outside the US and I've only ever ben to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. I can't wait, I am going to be so spoiled when I come back! Thanks for the big post, those are my faves ;)
DeleteFirstly, huge conrgrats on your loss!! And I have to say you look A-Mazing in your pic lady, you really do!! I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Bootcamp experience and I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that you get that job! :)
ReplyDeleteBootcamp is a for sure go still, I didn't get the job. They said I was the alternative. Oh well, on to something else! Loved all your Venice Pics!
DeleteGood stuff! These recipes are so darn yummy sounding must try them!
ReplyDeleteWhich island will you be visiting?
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We're going to be staying at Paradise Island! So exciting ;)
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