Chill Music

February 23, 2011 By 50 Comments

It’s official! With temperatures expected to climb to 80 degrees within the next couple of days, summer spring is in the air!

After my workout this morning (BodyPump class + 20 minutes on the elliptical), I took Sadie on 2.5 mile walk and couldn’t help but marvel at all the blossoming trees, bushes and buds.

Spring is Springin'

So pretty!

Almost as pretty as this lil’ girl…

Pretty Girl

She warms my heart.

As if the sprouting foliage wasn’t enough to make me smile, I was really feelin’ the songs that popped up on my iPod during our walk. I typically leave my iPod at home during my walks with Sadie and just enjoy the peacefulness of the morning, but today I opted for some music.

It was nice to listen to some of my more chill songs since I typically skip them when I’m working out in favor of one of my workout playlists or motivational music with an awesome beat.

Favorite songs of the morning included:

Breakfast

After our walk, it was breakfast time!

Breakfast

Today’s yogurt bowl included:

  • 1 c. plain 2 % Chobani
  • 1/4 c. cooked wheat berries
  • 1 package Brothers-All-Natural apple crisps

Apple Crisps

Wheat Berries

Now that my belly is full, it’s time to power through another day at the office.

See ya fo’ lunch!

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  1. Marina says:
    February 23, 2011 at 10:56 am

    I envy those first signs of spring you have there :/ It’s freaking cold over here, and I’m craving warmer temperatures, sunshine and flowers.
    I adore apple chips!

      

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  2. kristy @ kristyruns says:
    February 23, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I can’t believe it’ll be in the 80s there! Illbe in Tampa and St Pete this weekend, so I’ll get to experience some of the great Florida weather! :)

      

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  3. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says:
    February 23, 2011 at 10:57 am

    OMG I LOVE Hootie and the Blowfish!! My dad used to listen to them a lot when I was a kid and I bet I was the only 7 year old (out of my friends anyway!) who knew who they were. Great song!!

    Have a wonderful day Julie!

      

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  4. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Haha Hootie and the Blowfish!! I just think of friends, with Monica’s hickey! :P

      

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  5. Lindz @ Happy or Hungry says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Oh man, I am J to the ealous. It is still chilly in Toronto. I can’t wait for that first hint of spring!

    I love a good Hootie song. Let Her Cry may be my all-time fave!

      

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  6. Jess (Daly Authenticity) says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

    The 80s? Seriously girl, I need to move there. It is suppose to be 9 here! Something is wrong with this picture!

      

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  7. Holly says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Completely random, but I love how wheatberries look! Is that weird?! Lol…It’s ok- because I know I’m weird :D
    They kind of remind me of how Honey Smacks look. Yum!

      

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  8. Melissa says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Love Eric Hutchinson!

    I tried some Caramel Apple crisps last weekend & they were delish! I meant to save some for a yogurt bowl, but I snacked them all away. Oops!

      

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  9. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:19 am

    send virginia beach some warm sunshine, will ya? I think y’all have some to spare. ;) 40 degrees is getting old over here!

      

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  10. Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Good call with the apple crisps! Great snack and so tasty!

      

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  11. Brooke says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:27 am

    i am so jealous of your weather!

      

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  12. Dana says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I am beyond jealous of the weather you’re having in FL!

    I thought we were finally saying bye to Winter in the Mid-Atlantic. It was 70° on Friday but then it snowed 6″ on Tuesday, ugh.

      

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  13. Gen says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I’ve never had those apple crisps before….were they any good?

      

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  14. courtney@cupcakedynamite says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:38 am

    we’ll take some of those pretty blossoms in new york city!!! ;) how’s the nutrition on those apple crisps? I’m never sure about packaged fruit!!

      

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  15. Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Ah! Super jealous of your weather! I just heard we’re expected to get more snow. Noooooo!

      

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  16. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:44 am

    I tried wheat berries in my morning yogurt for the first time on Monday – fabulous texture. And when paired with crunchy chia seeds, well it was just perfect! Enjoy your day, Julie!

      

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  17. Kristen says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I love wheat berries! I was just wondering do you not eat anythign before body pump? I think I would pass out haha

      

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  18. Chicago Cuisine Critique says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I need some of those apple crisps asap!

      

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  19. Hope says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:50 am

    80 degrees?! I am so jealous! It said 19 degrees in my car this morning! Freezing! Those apple crisps look so yummy! I need to try them!

      

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  20. micki says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Love Hootie! Mmmm apple crisps. Check our your local health food store, they might sell them in bulk. Can’t go wrong with those!

      

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  21. Alyssa says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I am sitting here in 21 degree weather so I am extremely jealous of 80 degrees and blooming trees. I can’t wait for it to be Spring!!

      

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  22. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I feel like all you FL bloggers are probably sick of hearing this from me, but I am SO JEALOUS of your gorgeous weather. It’s still in the 30s here, and I can’t wait for sundress weather!!

      

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  23. Brooke says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Hootie (well Darius…) lives about 5 minutes from me! I like to refer to him as my neighbor! :)

    I have to ask, you did a body pump class, 20 minutes on the elliptical, and a 2.5 mile walk all before work? Girl, when do you wake up in the morning!?

      

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  24. Katy (The Singing Runner) says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Have a great day Julie!

      

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  25. Lee @ RealLeeRunning says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    I am soooo jealous of your FL weather. There is snow on the ground up here. I think I need to start migrating south for the winter.

      

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  26. Carrie says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    its so funny you have just started your day when Im eating my afternoon snack! YAY spring is a comin’!!! except not really in this city… its been raining ALL WEEK. SHOCKER

      

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  27. Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    wow I wish the weather was like that up here. It’s going to be in the 30′s still all week :(

      

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  28. Angelica Garza says:
    February 23, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I’m jealous of your 80 degree weather! Us Chicagoans are happy that it finally reached the 40s!

      

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  29. Amy says:
    February 23, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Love “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” it randomly pops into my head all the time. After this mention, it will probably be stuck in my head all day!

      

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  30. Amber K says:
    February 23, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Those apple chips are tasty, but the amount of sugar in them makes me jittery.

    I am so jealous of your weather! We’re expecting snow tonight :(

      

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  31. Mel says:
    February 23, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Lucky lucky with the weather!! It’s 30 degrees this morning and I’m wearing my poofy coat. Fingers crossed for some sunshine soon!

      

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  32. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says:
    February 23, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I’ve been LOVING this weather!! Of course, we;ll be wanting the cool back whenever it reaches 100* ;)

      

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  33. Em says:
    February 23, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    FL needs to share the love. We (MN) just got 15 inches of snow in two days!

      

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  34. Laura @ prettylittlewords says:
    February 23, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Quit rubbing it in — its still FREEZING here in Chicago!!! I wore tights and ballet flats to work today and regretted it about, oh…I don’t know, 4 milliseconds after walking out of my door :)

      

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  35. Geraldine says:
    February 23, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I love Cherry Blossom trees in the spring. They are so pretty! My favourite song to work out to at the moment is this:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgSqCr-rUfw&feature=fvsr
    It’s called Hello by Martin Solevig and Dragonette

      

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  36. Laura @ Starting Out Fit says:
    February 23, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I am SOOO jealous of the weather where you are!!

    it was -15 degC here this morning and there is still a TON of snow…so depressing! I’ve had enough!

    I shall live vicariously through you until we finally get our ‘spring’

      

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  37. Emily says:
    February 23, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Girl, that’s not spring weather, that’s SUMMER weather!!! I’m going to Tallahassee this weekend…with my luck a cold front will swing on through..

      

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  38. Leah says:
    February 24, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Jules,
    I love running to that U2 song, but try the •U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Rattle & Hum) version. It’s the spiritual version, and it gets me going every time!

      

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  39. Shayla says:
    February 24, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    How many minutes does a 2.5 mile walk take you? I walked 20 min. on the treadmill today and it was only 1 mile!!!

      

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    • peanutbutterfingers says:
      February 24, 2011 at 1:32 pm

      around 45 – 50 minutes, i think. the walk may be a little less than 2.5 mi… possible 2.3? i’ve never mapped it, just guessing!

        

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      • Shayla says:
        February 24, 2011 at 1:35 pm

        Ok that makes sense then – I thought you went for only 20 min. so I thought then that I was walking as slow as molasses! LOL! Thanks for answering! :)

          

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