Good morning, bloggies! 
I skipped the 5:30 Body Pump class this morning, but I did some yoga instead. So, I’m really slacking with the Yoga Challenge this year. 
I feel like I have no time, but anyone can fit 20 minutes of yoga into their day, right? I guess I just need to make time for it?
This morning, I did a 20-minute Gentle Hatha Flow session from Yoga Download. It was a nice class to awaken by body from sleep and start my day off on the right foot. The class had a little bit of everything– stretching, strengthening, and balance. My hamstrings and hips were SO tight this morning, so it felt really good to stretch them out. This session was perfect for a yoga newbie; I highly recommend it as a starting point.
How is the Yoga Challenge going for you?
Breakfast
For breakfast, I brought back an old friend: oat bran! 
When I first started CNC, I used to eat oat bran all of the time (I love reading old posts), but somehow, it got left out of the usual breakfast rotation. Oat bran is so creamy, delicious, and satisfying– I’m so glad that it’s back!
In the mix:
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- Cinnamon
- Raisins
- 2 scoops of Nuttzo
Welcome back, oat bran!
In my iced coffee, I added some hazelnut milk. Unlike hemp or almond milk, the hazelnut milk blended right into my iced coffee– no weird chunkiness. (I’m still on the fence about the whole soy thing, so I’m trying some new milks in my life.)
I was a happy gal after this breakfast!
Question of the Day
What’s your opinion of cell phones at the gym?
P.S. You can win some oat bran over on Trading Up Downtown! 
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I bring my cell phone with me to the gym and keep it near me because my daughter is in school I want to be able to be contacted if something were to go wrong. However, I never actually talk on the phone. It doesn’t bother too much when others do it, but I find it humorous when they’re putting more effort into their conversation than into their workout.
I think that it’s fine to bring your phone in case you are waiting for a call, but I hate when people chat on the phone the entire time they’re working out. It just distracts me.
I love oatbran, I don’t even eat oatmeal anymore because I love oatbran so much, and I eat it every day for breakfast, occasionally dinner too. As for cell phones at the gym, I bring my iPhone in because I use it for music or to watch tv shows. I’m blind without my glasses, so I don’t text, but if I get one I’ll check it. I don’t talk on it while I’m on the floor though, because I like to work hard while I’m there and also don’t want to get my phone gross and sweaty. I don’t care if others are on their phone, as long as they are moving, not just standing on their machine, and if they aren’t really loud. Loud is not acceptable. But a quick and quiet conversation is ok. People talk to people next to them, so how is a quiet phone conversation different?
Hi Tina!
I am so encouraged by your dedication to a healthy life-style, and yet your transparency and honesty about your journey. It means so much to me as a reader!! And that oat bran looks soooo good. Have you ever tried to make cookies with oat bran? It’s delish!
I’ve just recently fallen upon your blog and have been reading it every day for the last week.
I’m personally a bit indifferent about cell phones at the gym, unless someone is working out next to me, talking so loudly that I can hear them over my headphones (especially if it’s a personal conversation). :/ That’s the only time I get annoyed, because it’s distracting.
Oat bran is definitely my favourite, but I’ve had to rely on packet oatmeal during these three (and still going) months of travelling. Can’t wait to have it again in Australia, but I can’t get Nuttzo there
My gym does not allow cell phone usage on the “floor” or in the dressing rooms. I love the rule, because it forces everyone to focus on working out and cuts out distractions! To me, workout time is sacred!
People need to leave their cell phones at home or in their locker. I think everyone relies way to much on cell phones. Guess what? People lived forever without them and were just fine. Take some time to de-plug. If you can’t un-plug at the gym, when can you?
I’ve never tried oatbran before. Hmmm, new food to try this month? It’s a possibility!
I honestly don’t really have an opinion on cell phones at the gym. never really thought about it. My husband has his own business and he takes business calls at the gym and I dont think there is a problem if you are a good multitasker?
awesome milk! gonna have to try that one.
HATE THEM! leave the cell in your locker, car, wherever, but do NOT chit chat on the machines. that is one of my biggest pet peeves ever EVER. someone just cannot be working out that hard while gabbing away. and we all need a little mental break…use it to de-plug people. enjoy yourself w/o hassles of life creeping in on your sweat session.
i love oat bran!!!
i don’t really care what people do with their cell phones – i tend to get in a zone with my headphones so i don’t hear ‘em!
Cell phone in the gym? Fine by me. I’ll be rockin’ out with my headphones on.
Cell phone in Bikram Yoga? BIG yoga foul! This guy’s phone rang during awkward pose…and it was awkward! The teacher was so upset! She may be a tiny yogi, but she is mighty.
Seriously leave the cell phones in the locker! It’s really annoying hearing someone gabbing on the phone while you’re trying to work out. But I can see if you had to have it if something serious was going on and needed it for an emergency otherwise, work hard, enjoy your workout and talk to people later. Of course that’s just my personal opinion *wink*
Can you believe someone’s cell phone rang in spin class one time and she just kept riding while talking, so RUDE! LOL
I did a 20-minute yoga download this morning too! I did the Dave Farmar Power Flow. It totally helped me get through a really hectic crazy day! I didn’t have time to go running AND do yoga so I decided on the yoga
I take mine to the gym so that Hunni can call me if he needs me. But my opinion is if you are able to text or talk on the cell you really aren’t getting a good workout. I try to only use it if it’s an emergency or it can wait until after my workout.
I never brought my phone to a workout until my ipod was stolen. Now as my only source of running tunes, its a must. However, its incredibly annoying!! I always get a call or a text while i’m there, and it totally disrupts my flow. I wish I could go back to the days of my trusty ipod
I HATE CELL PHONES AT THE GYM!!!! GO OUTSIDE AND TALK ALL YOU WANT!!!!
I’ve never had oat bran! I must try it since I’ve seen rave reviews on many blogs!
I hate cell phones in gyms. I have an extremely difficult time getting my brain to shut off, so once I get in that groove I hate it being interrupted by having to listen to someone’s weekend plans or boyfriend troubles. I go to the gym precisely to get away from that sort of stuff! Fortunately, my gym has a no cell phone policy so these incidents are few and far between.
whats the difference from oat bran and oatmeal?!
whats the difference from oat bran and oatmeal?!
I am not a fan of soy for several reasons. Have you tried oat milk? Delicious! Of all the different dairy alternatives, almond milk is my favorite!
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