I’m kind of obsessed with my new purse…
don’t mind the workout attire. 😉
I think that it is perfectly justified to buy yourself a Christmas present. This year, I went with that beauty. It was love at first sight. Not too big, not too small. Just perfect. FYI: Ebay is awesome for buying brand new, authentic designer bags at discounted prices. This was my second one I bought off ebay and both have been perfect. As a bargain shopper who likes nice things, I highly recommend this route!!
I’m also kind of obsessed with my bowl of oatmeal from this morning…
This oatmeal technique was inspired by my love, Katie. Last night I blended 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup liquid egg whites, and cinnamon and let it all chill in the fridge overnight. This morning I cooked the mixture on the stove with 1 tbsp chia seeds. Well hello there VOLUME!!! Towards the end of cooking, I added a bit of cottage cheese to plump it up even more. Then came the toppings which included a giant fudgie, greek yogurt blobs, peanut butter, maple syrup, and some leftover banana bread bits. (thanks mom!) Ahhh, it was so good I can’t stop thinking about it!
After that digested, I headed off to complete my first workout of the New Year. Strength training was the name of the game. It’s been a while since I’ve talked exercise with you all so I thought I would post my workout today. It went a little something like this:
- bicep curl/ tricep kickback combo (3 sets of 12)
- plie squats (3 sets of 12)
- dumbell windmill (3 sets of 12)
- squat w/ overhead press (3 sets of 12)
- man pushups (3 sets of 12)
- back extensions on ball (3 sets of 12)
- row with weights (3 sets of 12)
- suitcase crunches (3 sets of 12)
Along with some jumping jacks, high knees, and star jumps thrown in, it was a pretty good way to start out 1.1.11.
Off to enjoy the weekend! P.S. I’m still thinking about my New Years goals…I’ve got some in mind but don’t have it all mapped out yet. I will get to it soon!
"I hold the year in My Hands in trust for you. But I shall guide you one day at a time. Each day I supply the wisdom and the strength."
kristi
Sweetly Fit 
LOVE that purse. Girlll, that breakfast is BALLIN’. So is your workout 😉
Loved your purse!
And your oatmeal breakfast certainly did not disappoint.
Definitely a great way to start off the year 🙂
Happy 2011, Kristi!
xoxo
Cute purse! Love the workout attire too 😉 And awesome workout btw!! I love that you called them “man” pushups lol We should def change the name to “girl” pushups though, because after all we can do them too, and we are just as tough 😉
Kat, this is such a good point about the pushups! What was I thinking?!
Cute purse! Glad you got a good deal on it! And yes, it’s perfectly fine to buy yourself a present! I’m sure you more than deserve it!
Happy New Year!
Yum, I really need to try that bowl of oats, I LOVE volume!
And that purse is just perfect!
Ooohh that purse is SO cute!!! I’m in love.
And I’m also deeply in love with your breakfast…I’ve never cooked with chia seeds before!!!
Great workout btw, I needed some ideas! Gracias 🙂
Hope you had a great New Year’s!!!
xx
chia seeds are AMAZING! You’ve got to try them. They seriously are a superfood..I always feel so much better when I eat them as compared to when I don’t.
OH MY GOSH I AM OBSESSED WITH.. YOU!!!!!
I love that quote at the end! Gosh so comforting and SO true! thank you for sharing! And that bowl of oats? YES YES YES! OH my gosh I need that! (thanks for the shout btw suga) , chias add SO MUCH volume, I cant eat my oats without them now! And that purse, you are SO stylish girlfrand! love you!
OH YES i must try that volume trick- that is happening tomorrow for sure!! YUM oats you know how I love em’ and those fudgies 😉
that purse is adorable!!
those oats looks so so good!!
sounds like an awesome workout!!!
that purse IS amazing!! yay 😀
Killer purse + killer outfit + killer workout = BALLIN! I cannot wait to hear your goals 😀
Love you!
wahoo! Rockin that purse..thats fashion girl. thats fashion.
Your oatmeal looks awesome..but I’ve always been so afraid to add eggs to stuff like that bc i hate the eggy texture in stuff like that ;/
good choice on the purse 🙂 you always have to buy yourself ONE thing at christmas time!
cute purse! i bought myself way too many xmas presents too!
Girl I LOVE the christmas gift you bought for yourself! Classy and Beautiful! Coach purses are awesome and I love that you chose a black one, goes with everything and goes with your beautiful self too!
Yay for your goals! I love hearing peoples goals! Makes my heart happy! Love ya girl and I have been eating my oat smashes since I got home, I missed them! Doctor went good today, got meds, so I will be better, thank heaven! Itchy all over my stoamch and back is not fun!
Love you! xoxoxoxoxoxo
I get myself a new purse every Christmas 🙂 It’s the best present!!
i would totally be obsessed with that purse too if I had it!!
hope your having a lovely week!
that oatmeal looks like it would fill me up for a long timee!
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