Mornin’ all. What a relief this day off is – perfect timing for all of my tests.
I started the day with Blueberry Banana Oatmeal :
- 1/3 cup prepared banana oatmeal rehydrated with splash hemp milk
- 1/2 extra banana
- 1/3 cup-ish blueberries
- 1/4 blueberry granola plank (definitely need to go buy more of these when this one is gone!)
- Spoonful PB
Today’s agenda:
8-9:30 : Write Paper
9:30-11:00 : Study Sports Nutrition
11:00-12:30 : Workout, Shower
12:30-1:30 : Lunch break
1:30-2:30 : Study Labs
2:30-3:00 : Commute uptown
3:00-4:30 : Take Chem Lab exam
4:30-5:00 : Commute home
5:00 onward : Dinner + More Sports Studying
I hate studying because you never know when to stop!
Heather says
Wow- busy day off! Good luck with the studying/exam!
Andrea says
haha i thought at first your title was ‘Booze-day’ which is what we call it at school.. good luck with the studying – you’re already a step ahead by planning out your day, now all you have to do is follow it! props to u 🙂 i wish i was more organized…i keep everything in my head which gets stressful real quick!
Katie says
YUM! YUM! YUM! I love blueberries!!!! Hope your super busy day goes well!
Suzanne says
Good luck on your exam! How nice that your other 2 classes got cancelled. I love when a chunk of free time opens up – it’s the best feeling. 🙂
I have a weight loss question: I have maintained the same healthy eating habits for the last few years, and have recently added kickboxing 3 times a week and a session with a personal trainer to my exercise routine. On the other days, I run on the treadmill or do a workout dvd at home.
The problem is I have trying to lose about 10-12 lbs, but I see no results. Is there anything else I can do to kickstart some weight loss? Am I missing something?
It is so frustrating because I think I workout a lot, and was expecting the pounds to fly off. 🙁
Any advice (from you or other fellow readers) would be most appreciated! Thank you!
angelcubbie says
Hey does anyone know how long defrosted fish good in the fridge for? I defrosted some fish saturday night and event threw it in the oven for abour 3-5 minutes and then decided to wait to cook it so it’s been sitting in the fridge since then and I’m wondering if it’s still good to coo today. Thanks!
Romina says
Love the title!! Mmm, those planks must be delicious on oatmeal!
oatmeal says
Nothing like a big, happy bowl of oatmeal to start the day 😀
I agree! It really seems like you can never study enough for an exam~ :\ Good luck getting through all your work!
Every Gym's Nightmare says
oooo i second angelcubbie’s question. I always have trouble planning ahead, so that fish i want to eat the next night usually gets pushed back a day or two, or i throw it out. whats the fridgelife?
Suzanne says
angelcubbie –
I would throw it out. I looked it up on the net and it says fresh fresh lasts 1-2 days in the fridge. You did cook it for a few minutes, but I would still consider it fresh fish (since you put it in the fridge after it was defrosted).
If it were me, I wouldn’t take the chance. I’m a stickler for expiration dates!
Sarah says
Suzanne—Do you know roughly how many calories you’re consuming? Sometimes people don’t consume *enough* calories to lose weight, and that can cause your body to hang on to each calorie it gets.
It sounds like you’ve really boosted your workout routine which could mean your body needs more fuel…
Of course, the opposite could be true as well, if there are excess calories. It might be a good idea to track what you’re eating on a notebook for a few days to get a general idea of where you are in you calorie range (without having to get too obsessive over it).
Good luck! 🙂
Betsy says
that schedule reminds me of finals from college. yikes.
i want free planks too.
erica says
I wish I’d be able to get free granola planks.. they look fabulous! As does that bowl of oats.
Yikes, that schedule is packed! You’re very deserving of a break Kath!
arielle says
Yikes! You are so scheduled. I think that would drive me insane. I actually get more work done when I don’t plan.
jimmi says
kath –
the oatmeal bars are fierce. BRAVO. thanks for the idea.
can you do a video or just a special post on all your ideas for oatmeal, including the prep of wheatberries and such. i’m actually intimidated to start eating oatmeal, because although it looks so awesome up here- it seems complicated!
have a great day off!
leslie says
made this delish cooked lunch today.
Threw olive oil ,chopped onions and minced sarlic in a pot/pan.Sauteed them and added very thinly chopped sweet potato.Sprinkled some paprika,cumin,pepper on that,Then added some greens(used beet greens but any greens will do)and pito beans.Added a little chili flakes and a little miso paste(tamari sauce would be fine).
Don’t know what to call this ,but ate it with plaing yogurt as a side condiment.DELISH.Hope you try this or a variation Kath.YUM!!
leslie says
Oops it wasn’t minced garlic ..it was GINGER!Sorry.and Kath you can omit onions of course 🙂
leslie says
Ok my typos are horrendous minced ginger as I mentioned and PINTO beans!!
Jana says
I totally admire the way you schedule your studying sessions. If only I could do that! I have a major exam coming up next week and I am so not organized. I just study all over the place… yet I am afraid now it’s too late to start organizing, I might confuse myself even more. 🙂
Good luck on your exams!
Mandy A says
not to sound silly.. but what exactly are granola planks? is it a brand? i’ve heard of regular granola…
sorry to ask that!
the husband says
angelcubbie,
I’d probably eat it, but reluctantly. I saw recently somebody recommending you eat fish the day you buy it/defrost it.
Give it a smell (shouldn’t smell fishy) and a squeeze (should still be quite firm).
Ally says
Hey Kath!
I was walking out of the gym today and happened to look up and I *think* I saw you on the stairmaster! It was a quick glimpse but I checked your site and it’s the time you scheduled a work out!
Just thought it was silly 🙂
val says
kath you should work for quaker!! they would love you in their product development team:) i love your oatmeal ideas.
ps- do you think you’ll ever get sick of oatmeal? i used to eat egg whites every day for about 2 years and it’s been a year or so since i’ve had them. hope this wont happen to you!
BethT says
angelcubbie and others – I frequently buy frozen fish and all the packages say to use it immediately upon defrosting. I would MAYBE leave it in the fridge for a day beyond that, but that’s it.
Brittany says
I also hate figuring out how much time to study. You never if it will be enough until you are finished with the exam, and even then, if you get an awesome grade and think you could have studied less and got the same grade, it could just be that you studied the right amount…. or that you could study less… the world may never know
Suzanne says
sarah –
haha…I am already obsessed with calorie counting. I record everything I eat and how much I exercise on Fitday. So I know I estimate around 1800 to 2000 calories a day. So I’m pretty sure I’m getting enough calories. That’s why I am frustrated – because I think I have a good handle on everything, but don’t see results.
Thanks for your advice! 🙂
Suzanne says
Kath –
I just had my first batch of wheatberries today! They turned out fantastic. I prepared them last night and made a wheatberry salad. My husband and I each took some to work for lunch. YUM. I LOVE the chewiness!
I am amazed that I only used one cup, and it made SO MUCH. We’ll be eating them again for lunch tomorrow.
Thanks for your great advice on prep. 🙂
angelcubbie says
Thanks for the responses on the fish everyone. I think I’ll throw it out, darn : ( I hate wasting food.
DaisyMay says
ok since we are talking about fish. this is about chicken. I wanted to go to the gym before i made dinner so i have chicken. would it be gross to leave the chicken in the car for an hour while i work out?
Becky in MD says
DaisyMay,
Yes.
Chelsea says
About the chicken-an hour in the car during summertime is too long 🙂
I made oatmeal this morning that I think you’d enjoy Kath. I used 1/3 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup water for my liquid with half a banana. Some maple syrup stirred in and some almond butter-YUM.
Kate says
Ugh–I’m the same way with studying! I think that’s what makes school so stressful–there’s ALWAYS more studying you can do!
Those planks look so, so good on the oatmeal. Love the texture contrast!
JennC says
i also have a question about seafood..
example, i had fresh frozen shrimp last night and just ran water over them to just de=thaw a little then decided not to use it, so put it back in the freezer.. is this safe until early next week?
BethT says
Jenn, I would use the same rule of thumb for shrimp. Once thawed use it within a day or less. Or cook it, and eat it later, but don’t leave it raw and unthawed for that long.
Becky in MD says
I also don’t think you’re supposed to refreeze meat (and shrimp?) thats already been defrosted.
Little Black Dress says
Angelcubbie- If I were you, I would see an RD. When you are clearly doing so many right things, only a professional can really figure out what is coming between you and your goals. I know, as I have had metabolic issues for years. Good luck!
Kath, kudos to you! Keep it up, you are almost there!
angelcubbie says
Little Black Dress- I think your comment was directed at Suzanne?
Becca says
I agree with you on the studying…I always feel like I need to do just a bit more, or that if I had done a bit more then I would have done better! Good luck!
Kath says
Suzanne ,
My guess would be you’re eating a little too much…but that’s only a guess based on the little info I know about your diet and life (and the fact that I’m not an R.D. ready to assess yet…)
leslie ,
Sounds like a great combo (minus the onions 😉 )
Mandy A,
http://www.honest-foods.com
Ally ,
YES that was me!!! Hahhaa. How did I look!? You should’ve come to say hi 🙂 How’s the moving process?
Jimmi,
Have you seen this one yet on how to make the whipped banana method??
https://www.katheats.com/?p=2173
Wheatberries might be a good one too, but there’s not much to them other than soaking and boiling!
val ,
I don’t think I’d ever get sick of oats just because there are so many different ways to eat them – hot, cold, banana, berry, tropical, muesli, smoothies, pancakes, bars, etc.
Chelsea ,
Coconut milk, eh. I gotta try that!
Kath
Ally says
I was walking out so I saw you through the glass wall! From my little glimpse, you looked really intense 🙂
I thought of saying hey but I’m not sure if you’re the type of person who likes to be ‘bothered’ while working out.
The move is going pretty well and the movers are actually coming tomorrow to start boxing things up, I can’t believe the time is finally here!
Suzanne says
Hi Kath,
That’s the only thing I could think of as well – that I’m eating too much. But, I figured I needed a little more sustenance since I was working out more.
Do you think I need to cut some more calories each day?
The problem is that i am so much more hungrier now that my exercise regiment has intensified. 🙁
Thanks for your advice. I know it’s hard to advise when you don’t know the full details of my diet/exercise.