Gooood Morning
. Well, I did get all my reading done last night with the help of a little too much coffee. Yeah, once I was done and ready for bed, I could not fall asleep. I was up until 1am, then woke up at 3:45 for about 30 minutes, then got up at 5am to head to the gym. I am interested to see how I will feel come noon time…ugh! Before walking out the door, I had half of a clif bar.
When I work out in the mornings, I actually have to take the T to the gym so I need to get out of bed about 45 minutes before I actually want to be at the gym. Some things in life take commitment! 6am Body is great when you have an energetic instructor, Sara is really energetic and funny too, it helps get you through a early morning workout for sure! I was excited when I walked into the class and started setting up and realized Melissa was right next to me
YAY! Sara did a mix of Body Pump 67 and Body Pump 72. I never did the 67 tracks, and was nervous about it. With Body Pump, it is always good to know what is coming.
I actually loved the 67 tracks and the music was fantastic. I guess I stand corrected, sometimes it is really fun to mix it up. After class, I showered and got ready for work at the gym and hopped on the train. I was actually the first one in the office this morning and got quiet a few little things done
Love that!
Breakfast was eaten at work. I brought oatmeal. Oatmeal is a super portable breakfast. Last night I packed up the oats, 1/2 of a banana and the toppings in ziploc bags (separately) and I was all set. I keep almond butter in the fridge at work and obviously a mini measuring cup and cinnamon are staples in any foodie’s desk draw
Oats:
- 1/2 a cup of oats
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 of a small banana
Toppings:
- Cinnamon
- Dark chocolate chips
- Organic unsweetened coconut that I forgot I had but found last night while rummaging through the cabinets trying to get creative.
- Spoonful of Almond Butter
I ate my oatmeal while working and chatting wedding stuff with my co-worker Caitlin, she is getting married less than a month before me. I also had a medium french vanilla coffee with half and half that I picked up at DD’s in the train station.
Today’s outfit:
Black Dress (Buffalo Exchange), Gray Boots (Target).
My favorite thing about this dress is the ruffle neck time
SO ADORABLE!
In Other News:
1. Self Love Tip of the Day: Forgive Yourself: This is something I have worked REALLY hard to become good at. I used to be super forgiving of others, yet I would beat myself up over every little thing. All of us make mistakes; so there is really no need to beat yourself up over them. If you have made a mistake in the past that has caused you to feel less worthy, work on forgiving yourself.
Challenge: Today, think of one thing you have beat yourself up over recently and let it go and forgive yourself. Right now…go ahead…do it!
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that prisoner was you.” -Lewis B. Smedes
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I love working out in the morning, it gives me such a sense of accomplishment. I tried working out in the evening and I would make up excuses all day not to go and by 5pm I had myself convinced. You have to try out different times to see what works best for you!
I may need to try this 6am Thursday BP. I used to LOVE getting up early, haven’t had the motivation lately, BP is probably just what I need!
and also you totally have me hooked on Clif bars…mmm so good!
I slept through my morning workout today – hopefully tomorrow I will have more luck!
I need to get a measuring cup for my desk – that would make my life so much easier. Great idea to pack your breakfast the night before.
Love your boots and I am so trying your oatmeal! YUMMY.
I love your dress and boots today!
I love that dress!!! Adorable neckline and it looks so cute with those boots!
I love your dress & boots so cute!
I wish I had the motivation to get up and go to the gym before work. I usually go around 8 p.m. instead.
I love coconut in my oatmeal!!
That certainly is commitment to get to the gym after so little sleep. I hope you are still awake! I hate nights like that. It makes the next day drag.
I have some coconut I need to use, too…I should try it with chocolate chips as well.
Such a cute dress! I love how you always look stylish but professional at the same time!
Great workout this morning. I like the 12 pm BP class at Chestnut Hill, but Sara was such a great instructor. We’ll see what I end up doing in the weeks to come. Haha.
Mmm, your oats look delicious, especially with the coconut and chocolate!
Was there with you and Melissa this morning too! But I haven’t met you before so I never knew you came to the 6am Thursday Body Pump class until I read Melissa’s post today! I’m there every Thursday morning, but it’s good to know someone else is going!
I, too, have to wake up at 5:00 AM to catch the 5:16 B-line to Copley and make it there on time! Good for us for making this commitment! 
great post — it’s important to remember to give ourselves a break sometimes
and, such a cute dress! love it.
great post-those oats were making me DROOL!
Love the dress. Soooo cute
I love this dress! Who is the designer?
Sarah:
I am not sure, I actually got it at a second hand store.
wow! Love you outfit !!! The dress and boots are just too cute!!