Iced Cold
The food blogger dinner at Tavolo last night was such a great time, but I definitely enjoyed one too many glasses of white wine. I skipped the gym and woke up so thirsty this morning! Ugh. I chugged a glass of water then immediately poured myself an iced cold glass of homemade iced coffee. Just what I needed.
I was rather indecisive when it came to breakfast this morning. I wasn’t really in the mood for anything in particular, but I knew that I should eat something since I wouldn’t have time later. I finally decided on a tried-and-true breakfast: banana oats with peanut butter.
In the mix:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 banana
- 2 scoops Might Maple PB
Healthy Happy Hour
Just in time for Friday night…
My newest Examiner post: Have a healthy happy hour
Speaking of Friday night, I will see some of you tonight at our blogger/reader gathering downtown! If you missed the original invite, drop me an email and I will send you the details. I’m looking forward to it! 
Blogger Photography Tip
At the dinner last night (post coming soon!), a fellow blogger gave me the best tip for snapping photos in dim lighting: Use the flash, but back up and zoom into your plate before snapping a photo. Works great! In my opinion, photos look best without a flash, but this trick worked like a charm given the “mood lighting” of restaurant last night.
Question of the Day
What’s the best tip you have ever received? (In regard to just about anything. Feel free to be random! 
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Eliza — July 17, 2009 @ 6:58 am
Great question! I would have to say that changing the water to cold at the end of a shower really makes my hair shiny and makes me feel super refreshed and “glowing”
Pam — July 17, 2009 @ 7:37 am
To “stay in the moment…the now”. Everything goes better and smoother.
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Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) — July 17, 2009 @ 7:48 am
Best tip I’ve ever received is to slow down when I’m running. I remember when I first started, I would zoom, zoom, zoom out the door, thinking I should be running as fast as possible.
It actually took someone telling me that I should slow down and see how I feel. Lets just say it saved me from burning myself out. I think that’s when I first actually started loving to run because it started to feel more natural.
LOVIN the breakfast!
Cait (Cait's Plate) — July 17, 2009 @ 7:50 am
That’s a good question! I think I’d have to say “everything in moderation” – I truly think that’s the key to living well and being happy in ALL aspects of life
Paige@ RunningAroundNormal — July 17, 2009 @ 8:24 am
My tip is very generic, but it made me see through the fog: Simply to quit caring what others think of myself. One can never be truly who they are if they care what others think about them too much.
Sorry you don’t feel great, but I’m glad you had a good time
Madison — July 17, 2009 @ 8:25 am
My dad’s tip: “Trust no one.” haha. It sounds harsh…but it has proven to be true OH so many times.
I need to try that Mighty Maple PB–you have been loving it lately!
Meghan@traveleatlove — July 17, 2009 @ 8:46 am
Living with balance is definitely some good advice. What did you think of Tavolo? I love Chris Douglass’ other places, Ashmont and Icarus
, but have not been thrilled with Tavolo when I have been.
Barista — July 17, 2009 @ 8:48 am
You make me crave nut butter! That oatmeal looks so good.
I’m going to try that camera tip. The pictures I take of my cupcakes never come out right…granted, I am usually too lazy to use the actual camera and just take them with my blackberry, which explains a lot.
Krista — July 17, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Best tip I ever received is not to worry about the stuff you can’t control…I just have to try to remember that!
Question: What do you put in your iced coffee? Anything special?
Aaron @ CrossBorderCravings — July 17, 2009 @ 8:51 am
A great tip I have been told was about my swimming technique… slow down!! I would swim full force and never be able to go far because I was being so inefficient. Slower strokes and kicks is much more conservative of energy and your body will float just fine! Works like a charm.
Tina — July 17, 2009 @ 8:53 am
@Krista: Soy milk and agave nectar almost every day.
Amanda — July 17, 2009 @ 8:58 am
that oatmeal looks awesome! i need to try that tomorrow morning for breakfast :O)
Christie @ Quit Your Diet — July 17, 2009 @ 9:03 am
Wow, thanks for the tip about the flash and the mood lighting!!
Tip: Add lemon to your iced water to help with bloating and water retention. This really helps me when I have eaten too much salt or after I lift weights.
Angharad — July 17, 2009 @ 9:16 am
Where do you get your bowls/plates from?? I absolutely love them! I need to get some pretty kitchenware in my life so people stop having to stare at boring bowls!
Tina — July 17, 2009 @ 9:19 am
@Angharad: That particular bowl is from Anthropologie. I love their stuff!
brandi — July 17, 2009 @ 9:31 am
beautiful bowl of oats, especially that might maple that seems to be hiding from me
Best tip: to take care of myself and make it a priority, because no one else will.
Spotty Prep — July 17, 2009 @ 9:56 am
I also love that bowl! Yay Anthropologie!
I think the best tip I’ve gotten lately is to use blotting sheets- neutrogena makes them and they have def helped clear up my acne/clogged pore prone forehead!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — July 17, 2009 @ 10:10 am
A good tip I heard recently: pull your sheets out of the dryer while they are just still slightly moist. Put them on the bed right away, and as they dry, it will be like they are freshly ironed!
Kath — July 17, 2009 @ 10:10 am
That second photo is totally gorg!!!!!!!!
maria — July 17, 2009 @ 10:13 am
Glad you had a fun night. Best tip from my dad-do something for someone else and you will feel better:) Have a great Friday Tina!
Laura W — July 17, 2009 @ 10:18 am
Tip: No one else notices your perceived “flaws” as much as you do, so stop worrying about them so much!
Traci — July 17, 2009 @ 11:15 am
Best tip: “Live in day tight compartments” meaning don’t carry things with you into the next day. Deal with what is going on and move on. Tough to do, but really makes sense.
Rose — July 17, 2009 @ 11:33 am
Great photo tip – I never tried that and am always so disappointed by restaurant lighting!
Hallie — July 17, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
“Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.” (I don’t drink beer actually but this was the most random “tip” I could think of.
Sarah — July 17, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
That’s my favorite go-to breakfast as well! I love Mighty Maple, I haven’t had it in forever though
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — July 17, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
last night i was having trouble snapping a photo and my photographer friend helped me set the white balance….this may be photography 101 but for me it was a revelation….
Deva — July 17, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
The best tip I’ve ever received was a photo tip, and it was to breathe out as you press the shutter button. Up until that point in time I would hold my breath and it would make my pictures blurry.