Today’s oatmeal was divine. I also had a large Asian pear on the side.
- 3/4 cup dry oats, 1.5 cups water
- salt, cinnamon, vanilla
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1/4 cup chocolate almond milk
- blueberry maple syrup (I love flavored maple syrups)
I also wanted to share a recent meal. I ended up changing Tuesday night’s menu plan meal (it was supposed to be soba noodle sushi) to just plain soba noodle soup. This was actually the bowl that I made for Bobby’s lunch yesterday (he came home to visit me!) because I didn’t snap a picture on Tuesday.
- soba noodles
- “meat” of choice (Bobby likes chicken; I like tofu)
- bean sprouts
- celery
- cilantro
It was very simple to prepare – just boil the water with the broth cube, add the noodles, and “meat” of choice (for me this is tofu), then about a minute before the noodles finish you add the veggies.
I did some new yoga this morning too – Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) recommended an ExerciseTV video called “Yoga Sculpt“, which was about 25-30 minutes long. I liked it! The instructor offered some nice modifications to make it more difficult, which I took advantage of. After Yoga Sculpt I did my favorite Tom Morley video (20 minutes) – Buns and Thighs Yoga.
I find that the shorter videos/mp3s tend to get me sweatier than some of the longer sessions that I do. This is probably because the instructors try to really pack in a workout in those 20-30 minutes. Have you experienced this? Thoughts?
February 5, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I just got hip to Exercise TV and it rawks! I haven’t tried any Yoga yet (confession: I hate yoga *yikes*) but I’m doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and an abs one – I forget which. What I like about the shorter workouts is that I can do one in the AM and one in the PM and not feel rushed and still get a great sweaty workout done.
February 5, 2009 at 7:07 pm
it’s true that sometimes shorter workouts are harder than long workouts except those from yogadownload.com.
soba noodle looks delicious!
February 5, 2009 at 7:12 pm
perfect oatmeal! flavored maple syrup sounds amazing, especially blueberry flavor!
I don’t know very much about the practice of yoga, but I would think your assumption about shorter classes to be true. Makes sense to me!
February 5, 2009 at 7:18 pm
ahhh both meals look amazing! i haven’t had blueberry maple syrup, and you just reminded me of how much i used to love it. that’s such a good idea to put it in your oats!
have a wonderful friday!
February 5, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Love the new look!
Yummy eats and yay yoga!
February 5, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I have never tried soba noodles before, but I am going to try to pick some up sometime soon!
February 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Ahhh! I haven’t had flavored maple syrup since Sunday breakfasts at IHOP!
February 5, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Yeah, the shorter yoga sessions do seem more intense. I think the same thing about 60 minute classes vs 90 minutes. With the longer sessions, there is usually more stretching and a longer Savasana. I think that is why I prefer them.
Still loving the oats? Me too!
February 5, 2009 at 9:46 pm
PS – I’m loving your blog design!
February 5, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I tried the Philip Urso in your post a couple days ago and while it was challenging, it was just sooooo boring. I couldn’t finish! I feel like with Dave Farmar, it feels like you’re in the class with everyone. Maybe I was just having a scattered day.
February 6, 2009 at 12:08 am
That bowl of oats is making my tummy rumble! Gorgeous!
I’m getting more interested in trying yoga. I need to get more flexible. It’s just that all the stuff I did in PE class was so boring.
Any tips for getting the most out of a gym group yoga session?
February 6, 2009 at 1:01 am
Glad you tried the Yoga Sculpt! I like Tom Morley too, he is so funny when he almost falls over or starts breathing really hard. I like how “real” he is and how its not all scripted and perfect!
February 6, 2009 at 5:08 am
Mmm, your oatmeal looks yummy. Those flavored syrups are so good on ice cream!
February 6, 2009 at 5:54 am
Yep, I find that I get warmer with the shorter workouts – they DO pack a lot in, in just 20 minutes.
February 6, 2009 at 9:16 am
hi Maggers!
Yes, shorter yoga sessions can be pretty much a kick in the pants. But I do love short yoga, long yoga, and in between yoga. As long as they don’t rush.
It’s all quite yummy!
One of my favorite short yoga DVD’s is…
Baron Baptiste Unlocking Athletic Power … it basically ROCKS.
XOXO
February 6, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Fruit flavored syrups ARE good! Your oats look extra creamy
February 6, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Your soba noodles look delicious!
I’ve only done yoga a couple times so I am no help!
February 6, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Love the looks of your noodles! Tasty tasty.
February 6, 2009 at 6:19 pm
That oatmeal does look fantastic!
I was unaware of flavored syrups…interesting…
NAOmni
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