I have never been one to have even a touch of allergies, but this year – yikes! I have the Charlottesville Chest Cold that everyone I know is getting, and I think that either the virus is making my more vulnerable or I’m getting weaker as I get older. I can feel the pollen in my luuuuuunnnngggsss!
I still love our backyard tree though. Especially at sunrise 🙂
I went to athletic conditioning this morning, and worked my tail off for 55 minutes. Dance party before dawn! I wish Chris would record a video of this class so I could share it with you guys. It’s such a great one! We always start class just jumping up and down in place to some club mix pop and it’s such a shocking transition from being in bed 20 minutes prior. But – it’s almost magical when we all start hopping together. (Right Lara, Lyns, Val and friends?!)
Back at home I took the most wonderful shower followed by the most wonderful breakfast. After doing that class on an empty stomach, mine feels like it’s eating itself by the time I sit down to eat.
Fage 2%, strawberries and crumbled Peach Streusel muffin Matt brought home!
I spent the morning running errands – getting my tires rotated, dropping stuff off at Goodwill, taking Karen over to Rotary – while Mazen was in school. It was a productive morning because while I was waiting at the car place I finished up some continuing eds for my RD. I’m all set with my 75 hours for my first 5-year period now!
I came home for lunch starving and luckily had this plate of leftovers to reheat – BBQ salmon, asparagus, sweet potatoes.
Plus I had two of these baby banana bites I have leftover from a freelance project!
I picked Mazen up from school and we played in the yard for a while before he left to get an ice cream with KK.
And before I go – last night’s dinner was a burger on top of a salad with a mix of veggies, pimento cheese and Whole Foods Caesar dressing. I went to Ellen’s for a Stella + Dot trunk show afterwards while Karen entertained some friends and M+M played around.
Tonight is date night!!!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Burger looks beautiful!!! Enjoy date night!!
Elyse says
Enjoy date night!
I had to laugh at the pollen part only because I’m pretty sure I said that to myself about 3 years ago, you know things like ” people with allergies are such babies, why can’t they just suck it up.” Well I understand, now thanks to having the WORST allergies the last two years. Seriously, I just want a mask.
KathEats says
Maybe the whole earth is worse!? : )
Linda @ TheFitty says
Speaking of goodwill, I should clean out my closet before moving to post secondary.
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Have a fun date night! 🙂
Melissa says
Oh, I definitely am with you on the allergies! This time of year has been the worst for me. I don’t typically take allergy medication, but I’ve had to for these past couple weeks.
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
I live in Charlotte and the pollen is crazy down here. I hear it’s the worst place for allergies.
Cassie says
I don’t have allergies, but some really annoying little symptom I get is one watery eye. It’s so weird!
Val says
Jumping jacks when the beat drops.. Ahhh! And breakfast after class tastes always so much better. Yours always looks mouth-watering!!!
KathEats says
Yesss!
Anne says
How do you find doing a 55 minute class on an empty stomach? And what are you thoughts on fasted/non-fasted 1st thing in the morning exercise?
I used to do my 1hr martial arts class first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (only drinking water) but then I would feel dehydrated and sluggish during the day. I now have a small snack (100 cal) before class and I never have those issues anymore.
KathEats says
If there is any more than 20 minutes between wake + class I have to eat something, but on the days I just get up and go if I’m not hungry I just drink water during class. It works ok!
Mama says
Kath, I feel the SAME way. Never had trouble with allergies until this very season. I told my hubby the other day I turned 30 and was so kindly gifted allergies! I hate to take it, but Allegra D works pretty swiftly for me if I have to sing at church or something! Good luck!
Amy says
What kind of pimento cheese do you use? The only one I’m familiar with is whatever comes in that mini glass jar from a big name company I am blanking on right now!
Amy says
Oh—and Zyrtec D is great for random allergies! It’s not the kind you need to take every day to build up. Just a non drowsy one for these rough virgina pollen days
KathEats says
This was some from our bakery but I also have a homemade recipe on my recipage!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Yummy eats! Have a fun date night!!
Cheri @ Overactive Blogger says
LOVE the way you start athletic conditioning. I have to teach a boot camp on Monday, and I think we will start that way!
JennieM says
My doc said it is very common for allergies to pop up around 30, something about aging immune systems. I remember being very indignant about the comment because I was 29 and aging was not on my mind. But sure enough by the time I was 35, I am a full blown allergy sufferer…..so sad….
Ali Rodriguez says
I’m always looking for good continuing ed to do. I still have a few years until I hit my five year mark but I’d love it If you could share some of the ones you’ve been doing? Happy weekend!
KathEats says
Check out Skellyskills.com. There are lots of options for self-study where you take a test afterwards.
Alissa says
Hoping we can avoid catching the Cville Chest Cold when we visit this weekend! I’m looking for a Downtown Mall (or close vicinity) restaurant recommendation for Sunday dinner – we haven’t been there in a few years and are taking a little getaway Sunday night. We’ve been to Hamilton’s, Blue Light Grill, and a few that aren’t there anymore. What’s your current favorite?
KathEats says
Brookville!
Alissa says
That was our first choice but unfortunately they’re not open for dinner on Sundays! We’re thinking about C&O.
KathEats says
Oh darn – they are for brunch and it’s amazing! Red Pump and Oakhart Social are new favorites : ) C&O is great and a little on the fancy side
Tracy says
omg it hasn’t been 5 years since you got your RD has it?! Or are you ahead of the time limit?
I was told once that having a pregnancy makes you more prone to allergies…not sure if that’s true! All I know is I have more symptoms each year and never ever had them in the past.
KathEats says
I’m just a year ahead of the game : )
Alisha says
Fellow RD here- doesn’t it feel great to complete all the CEUs! I just need to submit my last one and them I’m done for my first 5 year cycle too!
KathEats says
Woo hoo! Yes it went by faster than I thought it would : )
E. says
What are these baby banana bites??