Up at 5 this morning – it’s been a while! The husband heard one beep of the alarm and rolled back over. Guess he wasn’t in the mood for a workout!
I actually think it was the slice of beer bread I cut last night that got me out of bed this morning. SO DOUGHY!!! With some almond butter –
At the gym I climbed stairs for 30 minutes, then finished my magazine on the ET and did some push-ups, planks and abs.
I was running late and the husband already had breakfast underway when I got home, so I had to shower quickly and skip my make-up/hair for after breakfast. Now I am NOT a fussy make-up person – I can usually put on all my basics in about 3 minutes flat: tinted moisturizer, concealer, eye shadow, liner, mascara, and blush. But when I went to brush my teeth after breakfast I was shocked by how different I looked. I really look kind of sickly! I think it’s the eyes. A little shadow (I use Clinique Victorian Pink – kind of a rosy neutral color that I swear by) and a touch of mascara (Neutrogena Weightless Volume) make ALL the difference on me.
What are some of your “can’t live without it” make-up items?
On To Oats
Yum! In our fun coral bowls. Mixed with banana, hemp milk, brown sugar, and vanilla and topped with almonds and PB:
With a DELICIOUS cup of coffee. I love, love, love this Fresh Market Spring Blend! My workout is my “wake-up” jolt in the morning – I don’t even notice the caffeine in coffee. I drink it purely because I love the rich taste.
This breakfast was 460 kcal, 10 grams fiber and 19 grams protein.
A few things to do and it’s time to hit the highways and head back to school…
Katie says
I had a hard time getting up this morning too. May be a food coma from all I ate yesterday or the lack of sleep this weekend. lol. Hope your Easter went well and you have a great first day back from spring break! 🙂
amy says
Must have make-up: I am a chapstick/lipgloss girl!
Erin says
I always wear brown mascara! I’m a redhead so my eyelashes kind of disappear if I don’t wear it haha. I always wear chapstick or Burt’s Bees (love it) too!
Kelly T says
I have really bad bags under my eyes, so if i just have some stick concealer for that and a little mascara, Im good to go. its just takes a lot of work to even out my skin, but I can skip the eyes all together and be ok.
have a good first day back! How far along are you in school? Do you still have a ways to go?
hk says
I’m the same way, mascara does wonders to wake up my face a bit. I love burt’s bees chapsticks, and I’m all about Laura Mercier tinted moisterizer. Gives a really nice glow without looking fake and orangey. I never put on eye shadow…kind of scares me and makes me look sleepy, but a nice, light dusting of goldy hues or a light pinkish/taupish sparkle are a nice touch. I’m not partial to any eye shadow brands given that I don’t use it that often, but bobbi brown and trish mcevoy are my 2 FAV. make up brands. Always clean and classy! have a great day back at school, I’m right there with ya!
PS says
Gotta have my MAC lipstick (Taupe).
Kelly L. says
Kath- What time do you eat breakfast lunch and dinner? I thought on a previous post you listed this all out but I can’t find it. I was just curious as to what times you typically ate. I know it all varies on hunger level and by person but i also know you are on a schedule with school in all.
Kath says
Kelly T,
This is my first semester (well, second if you could the evening course I took last fall) so I have a long ways to go! I’ll finish my coursework in the fall of 2009 and will do a 6-month intensive internship Spring of 2010. Then I can sit for the R.D. exam and being practicing – but I’ll still have 3 more courses for my masters after that. Good thing I like learning – and nutrition!
KellyL,
It depends on the day, but breakfast is usually at 7, lunch at 12, snack at 4 and dinner at 7-7:30. On the weekends I might have breakfast at 9 or 10 (after an AM workout) lunch at 2 and dinner at 7. Hope that helps!
Kath
NCCarter says
Kath (or anyone else who has made the chickpea cutlets) – the recipe calls for “cooked” chickpeas. If I’m using canned, aren’t they already cooked? I feel like this is a ridiculous question and that I should know the answer.
Becky A. says
Can’t live without: Moisturizer, powder, and eyeliner-I would be totally lost with out eyeliner!
Lindsay says
I MUST have mascara & blush… it takes me all of 3 minutes to put my full makeup on too, but if I’m really pressed for time, I have to do the mascara/blush combo b/c I think I look sickly too 😉
Ryane says
nccarter – canned beans ARE cooked and ready to be used in cutlets and the like!
I neeeed my mascara and chapstick. Always always.
mags says
yay for davidson!! i ALWAYS root for the underdog and love that davidson is quickly becoming this year’s cinderella team!!
i cannot get through a day without chapstick/lip gloss, but other than that i stick to some mascara and swear by bobbi brown bricks (sort of like a bronzer/blush)
have a great day everyone!
BC says
I always need mascara, since my eyelashes are blonde/red and invisible!
Jtine says
Must-haves: Tinted moisturizer, a bit of matte powder over that to deal with shine, mascara, lip gloss.
Eyeliner, bronzer and/or blush are also basics but I can live without if have to.
Tina says
Must haves: SPF moisturizer, tinted moisturizer, concealer, eye lash curler and mascara, and chapstick. 10 minutes or less and I am good to go!
Marcy says
What’s everyone’s favorite chapstick…..I am in desperate need of one that works!
Kath,
When you roast veggies such as aspargus, where do you do it? outside or in the oven? If it’s in the oven what do you roast on/in?
Nate says
My must have make up is… none!
Cara says
Have a good day back at school! And my make up go to item is probably mascara… i hardly ever wear make up though anymore…. too much effort in the morning. hahah.
Kelly T says
Gasp! a boy!
Caroline says
Must-haves: Burt’s Bees Chapstick, mascara, a dusting of blush. I am definitely a 5-minute makeup girl!
PS I cooked banana into my oatmeal today–I love it! You’re right, it has a distinctive marshmallow taste! Thanks for introducing it to me.
Nate says
Ha! Indeed, I am a boy. Is that allowed? (More to the point, an introduction: I am a pesco-veggie runner/cyclist into baking and healthy living. Came for the husband’s bread recipe, stayed for the pumpkin yogurt. I eat like ya’ll, just times three.)
Anne says
Definitely gotta have my SPF moisturizer (i’m in love with aveeno’s “ultra calming” line), chapstick (chapstick brand!), and powder. Normally I’ll rock some light/shimmery eyeshadow and mascara too, but I can do without 🙂
Gretchen says
I love love love the gym in the mornings too! Totally agree with you that it’s the best caffeine (free) jolt there is! As for makeup essentials, my Mary Kay moisturizer/foundation makes my face look flawless even when it definitely is NOT…have a great day!
Elina says
Marcy, I just recently discovered the C.O.Bigelow chapstick – it’s the best!
Romina says
Doesn’t it feel great to get back to your routine?? =) That bread looks delicious! I love love love doughy bread.
Bev says
Kath I have two questions. What tinted moisturizer do you use ? How do you keep your nut butters so creamy ? I keep my in the frige and it seems a little hard.
arimcg says
I drink coffee purely for the taste, too – I rarely ever notice that it wakes me up. Maybe because I always work out in the morning, too? Never really thought about it.
BethT says
Best chapstick: Chapstick Lip Butter!
Best mascara if you have blue eyes: Benefit Bad Gal Blue. Yes, it’s blue, but not in an 80s way.
I am in love with makeup and want to live in Sephora.
KatieMoo says
I NEED my brown eyeliner and a little shadow.
Hey Kath, I may have missed this, but what’s the story behind your cover on Woman’s World Magazine? That’s so cool, I always wondered who the people on the covers are!
Serena says
I love MAC lip conditioner! I find that gel lip stuff works better than waxy kinds. And a tube of MAC lip conditioner lasts forever. I also love Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer w/ spf!
Betsy says
mascara mascara mascara!!! i suffer without it, and can’t go anywhere without it on. i wear other makeup everyday, but my mascara is my security blanket. haha.
Lauren says
I’m blonde and really fair, so I definitely need mascara and some bronzer in order to look healthy. I use Bare Minerals, and I really like their foundation, mineral veil, concealer, and bronzer — it always looks really natural. I’m not a huge lipstick person, but I really like Clinique Superbalm in “Raspberry” — a nice, lipgloss-y pink with SPF 15.
Betsy says
KellyT-haha!
Megan says
Hey Kath! I’ve been reading through all you old posts and I’m loving them. Totally addicted. I’m wanting to try a lot of the things I’ve read about. Last night I made spaghetti squash for the first time and it was fun and good! I bought all the ingredients and will be making your oatmeal pancakes soon too! 🙂 One thing I was wondering…what kind of maple syrup do you use???
Lesli says
I live by my Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer and C.O Bigelow lipgloss!!
Kath, I have seen you talk about Land’s End before, and I had a quick question. I have never worn their clothes but was looking around and found a few things to order! However, according to their size chart I should order a couple sizes smaller than my normal size. Do they run big? Do you need a smaller size? Ordering online always makes me nervous, and ordering a smaller size makes it worse. Thanks!
Have a great Monday!!!
Jess says
I can’t live without C.O. Bigelow Mentha lip tint gloss. That stuff is amazing, and it keeps my lips form getting chapped in the cold dry Colorado winters!
On an unrelated note… I made the baked oatmeal and loved it! It makes it so much easier in the morning to just heat it up and go and still eat a good breakfast 🙂
fashionista says
oh wow.
I love fashion + beauty. It is my passion.
I am studying consumer science with specialisation in clothing management ( major fashion merchandising/marketing)…so I LOVE THIS QUESTION!
I am also a 5 minute girl and don’t really wear eye shadow but growing up dancing & performing I’ve always loved make-up!
Here are some of my all-time favorites that I swear by:
You must try them 🙂 You will NOT be disappointed.
-Cetaphil face wash ( swear by it )
-Bonne Bell DR. PEPPER lip balm ( you might feel like a teen with this one, but it gives you the “perfect pout” + the right amount of moisture )
-MAC concealer ( lasts FOREVER)
-MAC cream blush in Blossoming…most natural colour out there.
-MAC mineralize ( PERFECT finish. your skin will thank you)
-MAC strobe cream… you will have the most luminous skin. promise.
-DIOR Blackout mascara or Covergirl LASH EXACT
-Bobbi Brown SPF 15 tinted moisturizer ( this is ALL you need. no foundation. no powder…just this + SPF is a must. everyday.)
-Benefit lip gloss in NO PEEKING- the most perfect shade of pink. (perfect for spring time!)
I could name heaps more, but just thought I would add my all-time favs.
(ps. let me know if you have any questions about any of these products 😉 )
Have a wonderful Monday.
xx.
Ashley H says
I love laura mercier tinted moisterizer! I saw someone else earlier said the same thing. I have tried nearly every brand in the department stores and that really is the best! I also could not live without my bobbi brown gel eyeliner it stays on all day and doesnt smudge or fade at all!
Tina O. says
Since switching to all organic/natural makeup, it has been a huge project just to find the basics! I don’t wear any makeup in the summer except for mascara usually. In the winter, to even out, I just found Pur Minerals powder foundation and I really like it. I just dust that all over, maybe add bronzer or blush, and then Pur Minerals mascara and I am done! It takes about 1.5 minutes.
Tina O. says
Oh, Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm (I hate the original) or Kiss my Face in Sliced Peach is great!
Kelly T says
Welcome boy! I want one, visit my site, too.
Its refreshing for a man to eat healthily. I forgot that happens in real life.
Melissa (from L.A.) says
Must have makeup item: Eyeshadwo Primer… and there are two brands that rock: Urban Decay and Too Faced.
No more eyeshadow creasing, which was a huge problem for me!
Tsbrown says
Where can I find MAC products?
PS says
http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Choose “find stores”
Amanda @ Down Home Dieting says
I can’t live without Mascara or my eye pencil..they are part of my face.
I like the Origins line.
Ally says
I can’t live without eyeliner and mascara! I am a three minute morning kind of girl as well… mostly because i’m always in a rush in the morning! I’ve always used Maybelline Volum’ Express Mascara.
Kath says
Re. Make-up,
Love all the cosmetic talk! I forgot to mention that I LOVE Kohl’s Flirt Lip Gloss in Zippy Ginger. I have tried TONS of glosses and they are all too tacky or come off too quickly. I love this one – it’s the perfect consistency. Bev,
I use the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer and LOVE it (http://www.neutrogena.com/CosmeticsDetails_287.asp?lProductLineID=4) It has SPF too (although I wear a full-spec sunscreen daily too – Aveeno for face)
I also love the Weightless Volume Mascara – I have yet to find another that feathers my lashes so well.
Marcy,
I’m a big fan of Burt’s Bees for chapstick.
And “roast” means in the oven at high temp – usually 400* or so. We roast on a cookie sheet or a metal baking pan.
Nate ,
Glad you stuck around!!
Bev,
Re. nut butters. It just depends on the brand. Our HT PB is kind of creamy, the almond butter is REALLY runny (that’s probably what you see all the time) and the EarthFare PB is much drier.
KatieMoo,
Woman’s World had put out a request for weight loss stories so I sent in mine with some photos. Then I got a call that they wanted me to fly to NYC for the covershoot. I really thought it was a scam until they send me flight info and all the details. I asked if the husband could come too (why not just ask!?) and they said yes! It was an amazing 24 hours trip – even if my cover did make me look like a Vegas Showgirl 🙂
Megan ,
Glad you’re having fun in the archives! Sometimes I look through them myself for ideas and it’s like reading someone else’s blog it’s been so long! We use Harris Teeter Brand Grade A Real Maple Syrup.
Lesli ,
I use the Neutrogena HSE too! Love the smell 🙂
I love Land’s End’s stuff. I have a few fleeces, vests, no-iron shirts. LOVE the spandex stuff. I think their sizes run big. You can chat with customer service if you have questions – I’ve done that and it was helpful. I wear a 2 petite at most stores, and since LE just debuted the size 2 I was thrilled. Both of my pairs fit OK when they arrived, but after a few days of wearing they were too big. I’m debating if I should return them or not. But the good thing is, if you live near a Sears returns are SUPER easy and free. And you can order from Sears stores on their computers and get free shipping too – so if you have one, it’s worth the trip. Oh, and I love LE’s shoes too!!
fashionista ,
Thanks for all the recs! I’m writing them down…
Katers ,
Haha – you should have bought both! I think it’s funny that you guys discuss the blog with your boyfriends/husbands. I definitely do the same with mine “So and so made this meal today I want to try” 🙂
GreenTea ,
Cute story!! I always just say “my friend” too 🙂
Kath
Jen (the other teenager) says
I am a teenager so i do like to experiment with make-up because i feel that when i’m a mom or working i might not be able to get away with watermelon pink eyeliner. But \ on a daily basis i am ADDICTED to Vaseline petroleum jelly (i put it on my lips and face as moisturizer-its the only thing that works for my severe dry lips). I also can’t live without regular old black eyeliner . . . its just make everyone’s eyes POP!!!
GreenTea says
So…I was watching the Davidson game last night and I won’t lie…I totally told my family “my friend and her husband went to Davidson” when they asked how I knew where it was located.
Special thanks to my boyfriend who loudly and quickly commented, “Kath is not your friend, you just read her blog.” And my father who promptly called me a “creeper”.
Buttheads. You feel like my friend Kath…haha 🙂
(And now my mom has been reading the blog. My father hates anything healthy sounding so he’ll get his payback in some kale chips I bet ;))
Katers says
Kath – off topic, but I have this funny story that I thought you’d get a kick out of.
I was at WF last night with my bf, and we were at the frozen fruit section. I grabbed some mixed berries, and told my bf I wanted to get another bag, but a different kind. He grabbed a bag of blackberries and threw it in the cart, saying ‘I love blackberries.’ At the same time I spotted some frozen mango and said aloud ‘oh, Kath had frozen mango the other morning’ My bf immediately grabbed the blackberries out of the cart and threw the mangos in, looking so proud of himself the whole time! I laughed and said, ‘no, no, let’s get the blackberries – I’m living with you, not Kath!’ Hahaha. He knows how much I love your blog. He asks me every night, ‘So what’d Kath eat today?’ so cute. 😀
Marcy says
So weird is fashionista Jenna? I clicked to see your blog and it goes to eatliverun.
Stacy says
Has anyone ever tried Aveda’s makeup line? I’ve been wanting to find a make-up line that is cruelty free and I already use Aveda hair products. Anyone have any opinions?
Kiala says
Oh! Girl s**t! Whee!
I use Purpose face wash. It’s got almost nothing in and that’s the way I like it. And Oil of Olay SPF 15 sensitive skin moisturizer.
And Khiels eye cream with avocado. I love Khiels.
AAAAND I wear Benetint rose lip and cheek stain, a sheer pink gloss over that and mascara.
Eye makeup freaks me out. I’m totally inept at it and I don’t like foundations or powders on me. But I do understand why other girls feel the need to use it.
God, it felt so good to get that out. I spend waaaay too much time with dudes.
GreenTea says
Everyone here likes MAC it seems, but I have really sensitive skin and as great as that makeup seems, it never quite hides the hives it gives me…
Any other ideas? Now I use bare escentuals powder and mascara and physician’s formula eyeliner, but that’s all i have and i’d like to get something more fun!
linds says
haha Nate, your comment made me laugh. Sounds a bit like my boy- he eats so healthy and loves my cooking so most nights I cook for 4 and that’ll keep him for a few hours at least 🙂
Bev says
Marcy I thought the same thing
Jade says
I don’t wear makeup, and no I’m not a boy. Just wanted to throw out there that some of us go au natural on a daily basis & love it.
Bev says
Kath Do you put nut butters in the fridge ?
Amandamoo says
GreenTea-
I totally said that “I have a friend who went to Davidson” too! My boyfriend said, “Who are you talking about? I know all your friends” and then… I felt like a creep…
Jennifer says
Does anyone have any suggestions for moisterizing eye cream. My under the eye area is super dry and I can not find anything that works well.
Caitlin says
Jade – me too – I wear makeup maybe once or twice a month. I like the way I look with it, but hate the way it feels! I just prefer to feel more natural. I do ALWAYS use Vaseline on my lips. And Kiala, I also use Purpose face wash (have since high school) and the same Oil of Olay moisturizer.
Sonia says
Don’t have time for makeup in the morning. I did rather get in 15 mins of sleep :). Also helps that I am a brunette with light honey skin tone so my features are defined. And the fact that I cannot do great makeup like many others.
Generally out with a little SPF moisturizer (Clinique) and some lip gloss.
Kate(the teenager) says
I go au natural….haha
Kath says
Bev,
Yes, nut butters in fridge!
K
Ashliqua says
Makeup!! I’m real late in posting but this is a fun one 🙂 I’ve always thought my best feature was my eyes/eyelashes so I automatically thought “mascara” in response to Kath’s question…however, I recently realized that I can look fine without makeup on my eyes, but in order to not look sickly/dead (esp. because I am really pale!) I need to do my face makeup…nothing complicated, just dab some concealer here and there, swipe some Cover Girl powder foundation around, and finish with a little peach blush.
PS-
GreenTea–funny story!
NCCarter–I made the chickpea cutlets using canned chickpeas too…the ones in the can are cooked.
Kiala says
Caitlin – you do? Isn’t that funny?
Jennifer – I am telling you, Khiels eye cream with avocado is the BEST. It’s only 24 dollars too, which is pretty good considering most eye creams cost like a billion dollars.
Katie F says
I can’t decide between concealer and mascara…my eyes are small and I always have dark circles under them so it’s a tough call.
Jennifer says
Thanks Kiala. I am going to get it tomorrow.