Steel Cut Love

Hey guys! Happy ALMOST Friday! Thats what I am looking forward to. It was a short week so I cannot complain though!

I enjoyed some Dunkins Iced coffee yesterday with some PureVia since it was still swealtering or "Opressive" which I have heard about 50 times in teh past few days by the meteorologists. After you hear a word so much over and over again, I really never want to say or hear it again!!

Lunch was typical. I know its an extreme repeat of what I eat for lunch, but when I pack food for work, its just so easy to make and with my new Manna Bread, I knew I needed to use some of that deliciousness! I used the Rye Sourdough Bread which was dense and fantastic! I coudl tell that I would like it even more if it was toasted though

I was browsing the new Oxygen Magazine and noticed a familiar picture! Check out the Apple and Peanut butter. I have seen that before?!?!

Its the same graphic on my blog. They copied me, I know it :)

My workout was P90X Shoulders and Arms. I love this workout. My arms are always shaking at the end. I really do push myself and work hard! I started with a INSANITY warm up of 10 minutes, then did the whole P90X dvd. It was a great workout. I am still going back and fourth between buying Turbo Fire or not. I have come to realize that I love workout DVD's. I would have NEVER thought that I would be one of 'those' people that workout in their house and follow a DVD, but I love it. I push myself in a different way than when I am at the gym, by myself. Will I ever get back to the gym? YES, of course, but for now, I am enjoying this change of pace!

I refueled with some Jay Robb Chocolate Whey protein powder mixed with 1/4 C skim milk, water and ice in my blender bottle.

I also had a golden delicious apple (and an unpictured greek yogurt a bit later)

last night after I got home, I decided to use these Steel Cut Oats that i havent had/used in SO long! I keep seeing Scottish Oats and Steel Cut oats around the blogosphere, so I figured I would give it whirl. I cooked up 1/4 C in water on the stove top

Creamy goodness! I put it right in the fridge to use for my breakfast this morning!

I finally made GOOD peanut butter! I listened to the advice of Ashley, to NOT mix any syrup, honey or extras into the nuts themselves until after it is blended. I just used some unsalted peanuts and after a few minutes, it became a creamy perfection! After it was mixed and taste tested, I added some banana to the mix!

It was SO good! I also added some Kosher salt to bring out the flavor

My steel cut oats turned into this masterpiece

• 1/4 C steel cut oats cooked in water
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  1/3 C no salt cottage cheese
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  1 scoop Sun Warrior Chocolate PP
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  handful blueberries
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  1/2 banana
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  2 diced strawberries
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  5 Drops of Vanilla liquid Stevia
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  1 T walnuts

Oh it was so good! Cold and creamy and Chocolatey. Steel Cut> Rolled

I got this beauty in the mail from the peeps at CLIF!

I'll let ya know what I think when I break into it! It looks and feels like a Nature Valley bar (love those!)

Lunch time! A blueberry filled ensalada

Manna Bread topped with Laughing cow, cucumber slices, Nutritonal Yeast, sprouts and a veggie burg. I am teaching SPIN later which I am looking forward to!

Playlist:

I Kissed a girl: Katy Perry

Dynamite: Taio Cruz

I will learn to love again: Basshunter

Stone in Love: Journey

Behind these hazel eyes: Kelly Clarkson

Break your Heart (Remix): Taio Cruz + Ludacris

Eye of the tiger: Survivor

Alive: Trance Party

Forever: Chris Brown

I made it: Kevin Rudolf

Cry for You: September

Uprising: Muse

Mountain Man; Crash Kings

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For your viewing Pleasure a kick butt Core and Upper body workout!!!!

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  begin with 5 Minutes warm up, then 5 minutes of intense cardio

Sit up with straight arm reach (15 reps)

Bosu Push Up (15 reps)

Side plank holds (30- 45 seconds each side)

Dumbbell Front Raise (10-15 Reps)

Tricep Dips (15-20 reps)

Cable Bicep Curls (10-15 reps)

Cable Flyes (10-15 reps) Knees on the bench help to keep your back nuetral

Shoulder Press (10-15 reps)

End with 10 minutes of HIIT training on cardio equipment of your choice. Enjoy!

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• Have you tried any other type of oats other than Rolled? What is your favorite? I am LOVING steel cut!
• Do you prefer to workout in spandex pants/capri's or shorts? I HATE working out in shorts! I dont know why but I hate it! I always am in black spandex pants or capri's
• Should I get Turbo Fire?