Good morning! Happy Monday!
Breakfast
My day started off with the creamiest bowl of oatmeal ever. I honestly can’t remember a bowl of oatmeal like this one in a long time.
In the mix:
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
I added all of the ingredients to a pot on the stovetop, and then cooked (and stirred) it until it was warm and creamy.
And, of course, breakfast included a glass of iced coffee with soy milk.
Weekly Workouts
- Sunday: Off
- Monday: CrossFit
- Tuesday: CrossFit
- Wednesday: Run + CrossFit
- Thursday: Run
- Friday: Long run or CrossFit
- Saturday: CrossFit
American Cancer Society’s Spin for Hope
On Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., the American Cancer Society will host Spin for Hope, a three-hour indoor cycling event that will take place simultaneously at participating health clubs around New England. Participants can register as an individual and cycle for the entire three hours, or form a team of two or more people and take turns cycling.
In 2011, forty-eight health clubs around New England participated in Spin for Hope and raised more than $334,000 to support the American Cancer Society.
For more information, to register at a participating health club in your community, or to host an event at your club, visit spinforhope.org.
BOSU Ballast Ball Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway to win a BOSU Ballast Ball Giveaway! Here’s your winner:
Heather I love using Bosu balls at work! I have a desk job, and some days I am sitting for HOURS! So I like to replace my office chair with my bosu ball. The only problem…it rolls around all over the office! I was told it was an office “hazard”. So now its at home. *tear*
Congrats, Heather! Please email me at tina@carrotsncake.com with your full name and mailing address to claim your prize.
Question of the Day
Today’s Question of the Day is inspired by this photo:
What is your “life’s short…” motto?
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I like anything along the lines of “life’s too short not to take risks.”
I’m copying one I found on Pinterest the other day…
“Life’s short… Running makes it seem longer.”
@Angela: Haha!
I live near the area where the huge Florida highway disaster just happend, it really does make you think about how short life is, and how it can be taken away in an instant. Life is short, appreciate it while you can.
@ VeggieGirl- I live close to the Florida highway crash as well. I agree, life is way to short not to appreciate every moment!
What a cool event! It’s such a great way to hold a 5k-like fundraiser during the cold and snowy New England winters!!
Ha, love that!! I think my motto would be really pretty close to that one! I have a quick question about your oats–can you taste the egg? I know it adds a lot of staying power but I’d be afraid the oats would be egg-y.
@Liz @ Tip Top Shape: I almost always add a banana, so that’s pretty much all I taste.
Egg whites are definitely my favorite addition to oatmeal because of both their creaminess and the extra protein!
Life’s too short to drink crap beer. Or crap wine. Depends on my mood
@Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe: 100% agree!
Life is short… go visit Tina (even though it’s freezing in Boston).
@RunEatRepeat: YES! Come visit me!
Life’s short, stop worrying so much!
I like this one!
While I think “eat cookies” is a pretty good one (or, replace “cookies” with “pizza”), I’d have to say my favorite non-food-related one is “Life’s short…so buy tall heels!”
Life’s short…so put peanut butter on everything! hehe
@Jordan@almondjay: Ha! Yes!
…do what makes you happy!
@Cait’s Plate: What Cait said!
Life’s short – eat dessert, dance, travel!
That oatmeal looks so delish! I’ve never added egg whites to oatmeal, can you taste it?
@honeywhatscooking: Nope!
Life’s short, eat dessert first!
Life’s short, take chances.
I love that life is short motto! My life is shot motto is ..life is short, live ever day to the fullest, no regrets!
I love that motto! Mine would be
Life’s short… don’t waste it.
On March 4th I will be participating in Spin Odyssey which is for breast cancer research and I somehow got coerced into spinning for 6 hours; from 9-3! I hope I survive!
life’s short, do what makes you happy!
Oh lawd, I love this. I just wrote a guest post, and talked about funny, food related inspirational quotes on healthy living bloggers sites.
I do want a damn cookie. Actually, I want a brownie. A spicy one.
Great post! Had to laugh because I was reading it while eating my oatmeal. One addition is to add a scoop of protein powder to increase protein level even more in addition to a healthy sprinkling of cinnamon which can then increase metabolism.
Really enjoy your site and look forward to more great information!
My favorite new is “I intend to win”. I love it, we started a challange at work to lose weight. It runs Jan 16thru April 14th. I have lost 8.4lbs so far. I am taking that. 4. Lol
Life is short…..don’t spend all your time working, HAVE FUN
Life’s short, so smile often and remind those you love that you LOVE them
Looks like it’s going to be a good fitness week for ya!
Life is too short to not have an umbrella in your drink
@Laura Dickerson: Love it!
Life is short… Take chances!
1) I tried that oatmeal recipe and it is DELICIOUS!
2) Life’s short, but running makes it feel longer
“Life’s short… so open your eyes to the world around you”
I also love this quote from Maya Angelou, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude”.
@Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio: I love that quote too!
life is short. be happy!
How do you prepare this oatmeal? Do you mix everything together at once?
Yep, I mixed everything together on the stovetop.
What do you think made your oatmeal so creamy this morning? I want the secret. I like the motto, life’s too short to drink bad wine. I also think, life’s short, so do what you love right now! This is definitely one I came to realize just recently when I quit my job that I hated in order to pursue my true dream. I’ve never been happier and never once regretted making that huge decision.
Hi Tina –
The oats recipe sounds great. Do you have an estimate on the carbs and calories?
@Crossfit Girl: I don’t. Sorry!
Mine would be life is short…stop worrying so much!! I’m still working on it.
Life’s short. Move on!
(Thought “eat cookies” is a damn good motto, too!)
i didn’t come up with this one, but i’ve always liked the one that says, “life is short, eat dessert first.” i love my desserts! if i came up with my own, mine would be something like, “life is short, always find a way to eat peanut butter.”
life’s short, treat your body good
and spend time with family!
All the good ones have been said but any of them involving taking chances, drinking good liquor and eating some sweets have my vote!
“Life’s short…take advantage of every moment to love!”
So trying that oatmeal mix! Looks delish
“Life’s short, live passionately!”
Life’s short …. Do something everyday that takes your breath way !
Great site, Tina! And thanks for the new oatmeal recipe – I’ll definitely have to try it tomorrow morning.
My life’s short quote is “Don’t forget to smile!”. I enjoy cheering on runners with these words. To me, it’s important that we don’t take everything so seriously..have fun and enjoy the trip.
Life’s short, drink wine!
Hey Tina!
Is there a way to make this oatmeal sans banana? I LOVE the sound of it, but can’t eat bananas…..any creative ideas???
Sure, why not? You could also try canned pumpkin, mashed sweet potato or fresh berries.
“Life’s short… hug your spouse!!!”
Oo I like ‘life’s short’ quotes, I’ll play – ‘life’s too short to be anything but happy” is a fave of mine, as is ‘life’s too short for erasers, just a draw a line through it and move on.’ Also -love egg whites in oatmeal, the make for the perfect puffiness without treading into eggy-tasting territory
How about…”Life’s short, just breathe.”
Life’s short…watch trash tv
Lifes Short…Keep moving!
Wow, you had oatmeal with oatmeal! Looks so good! I just love oatmeal!!
Life’s short…don’t blink! And that oatmeal looks delicious!
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