We were slow getting up this morning, but we both agreed at breakfast we were so glad we went ahead to the gym early – so much done before 8am! We ended up biking there in the dark. It was 44* and I was HOT when we got there. 44 is warm compared to the teens we’d be riding in. I did 30 hard minutes on the Stepmill and we were on our way home. I skipped any lifting because my shoulder muscles are very sore – I think from locust pose from yesterday’s Yoga For Runners?? (Actually, I am getting a shoulder massage as I type from the husband!)
Since we were short on time, I made today a cereal day. But I used yogurt as my base.
The mix:
- ~1 cup TJ’s Euro plain
- ~1/2 cup each Quaker Oatmeal Squares + Kashi GoLean
- ~2 tbsp wheatberries
- ~1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 large banana
- Drizzle maple syrup
- Spoonful Barney Butter
My only complaint was that it wasn’t warm!
I had green tea to avoid the double French press rush.
I’m off to Biochem. We’ve got a quiz on the 20 amino acids, their abbreviations and structures. I was amazed at how fast I learned them last night with flashcards and some word tricks – like the Tyrosine structure looks kind of like a brontosaurus and sounds like Tyrannosaurus Rex!
See ya for lunch.
Amanda says
Good luck on your quiz!
VeggieGirl says
Mmm, such a LUSCIOUS spoonful of Barney Butter!!
Good luck with your quiz!!
Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says
I know how you feel about our brekkie not being warm, I am hooked on oats in the morning =)
ahhh, biochem – i never thought of memorizing them as dinosaur shapes, how cute!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Gorgeous bowl this morning, Kath!!
Have a great day!
Betsy in Pittsburgh says
I love the lone daffodil in that tall glass. Are you getting daffodils down there already??
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Sounds like a great workout. That flower is really pretty in your picture! Good luck on your quiz =)
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
I can’t believe biking in the 40’s was “warm”. Best of luck on your quiz today…word tricks were the only way I could ever memorize. 🙂
JENNA says
Your cereal concoction looks so good!! I never feel full after I eat that sort of thing for breakfast. But yours looks very filling today.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Oh that looks fantastic! I love that you have a daffodil 🙂
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Best-looking bowl of cold cereal ever! That spoonful of BB looks scrumptious. Good luck on your quiz today! Enjoy the warmer weather too 🙂
FoodsThatFit says
Ahh, biochem, I do not miss that class at all! Good luck with it! Love the breakfast!
brandi says
Cereal looks great – I still can’t get over how great the pictures are with your new-er camera!
Sarah says
I always love your presentation 🙂
Good luck on your quiz!
Meg says
Good luck on your quiz! Lovely KERF breakfast!
Bec says
Hope your quiz goes well!
Heather says
Good luck with your quiz today- mnemonic devices like those got me through college 🙂
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
kath—good luck on the quiz!! i really admire you for being so determined & dedicated in your studies. #1 role model over heree!!!
i always think i want to try yogurt for breakfast but i love my warm oats/cool soybased breakfast!!!
Maureen says
I always hated that part of biochem! As if you couldn’t just look it up in the real world. I always used nonsensical acronyms to group them by property, like AGGSST or something.
zestycook says
Great looking bowl Kath!
Michelle says
Im glad you had a good workout, I hope your shoulders feel better.
Marians eats. The Italian way says
yummy looking breakfast! Great way to start the week with an awesome workout!
K says
I learned that doing those kind of study tricks helps you retain information easier and quicker 🙂
Good luck today – you’ll kill it, Kath!
Sharon says
Oh wow, tasty bowl!
Danielle says
Good luck!
rhodeygirl says
you have so much SUNSHINE in your pictures these days. Lucky girl!
Good luck on quiz!
Mom says
This is your mother. How was the quiz?
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
This is NOT your mother.
Cold cereal bowl for me too! Hope you rocked the quiz.
Jennifer says
I just saw your pic of downtown Charlotte during the weekend… scary emptiness! Makes me glad to live in a big city with tons to do! =)
Jennifer says
Btw I never thought of adding blueberries with oatmeal… looks super yum though, so I’ll do so when I blueberries become cheaper.
Kori says
Kath- Mnemonic devices work SO well! I still remember my fave one from HS- “My Brother George Has Eaten Nine Cheese Pizzas”. The first letters all correspond to the countries in Middle America in descending order! Sounds silly, but 10+yrs later I can recall them at a moments notice (not that I’d ever NEED to, but it can be fun cocktail party banter!) Good Luck on your quiz!
A fan in Quebec! says
Hi Kath! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of weeks now and i’ve just decided to comment.. eheh.. I thought i was the only one obsessed with oatmeal! ohhh i understand you so much! Keep up the great posts.. they keep me motivated to eat great food and going to the gym!
Danielle says
Good luck on your quiz! I have to do the same thing to memorize stuff, I had so many silly ways to remember things that I would sometimes have to stop myself from laughing during a test.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Good luck on the quiz!
theoddbod says
why does Y stand for Tyrosino rex?
Marianne says
Breakfast looks good today!
Kath says
Betsy in Pittsburgh ,
Trader Joe’s was handing them out!
seelee live,
Thank you 🙂
Mom ,
I got my question right!
Jennifer ,
We have tons to do in all the other parts of our city. Just not uptown. You should come down sometime and stock up on all of our “dirt cheap” goods.
A fan in Quebec!,
Thanks for your comment!
Kath
Jennifer says
I think I will. I have heard good things about Charlotte from others!
Shelby says
I absolutely LOVE yogurt breakfasts! Your cereal mix sounds luscious.
Enjoy your Monday!