Today’s workout was somewhat of a go-through-the-motions workout. I wasn’t quite sure what I felt like doing in the gym today and ended up hopping from machine to machine to complete my cardio workout.
I think I will put some more effort into planning a quality workout for Thursday to change things up a bit.
Still, a go-through-the-motions workout is still a workout!
Here is today’s run down:
- 15 min. incline walking
- 10 min. running
- 10 min. stair master
- 5 min. arc trainer
- 15 min. elliptical
Maybe on Thursday I’ll try swimming!
Walk
My morning walk around Lake Eola with Sadie was a good one.
Our long walks together are honestly one of my favorite parts of the day. I love seeing other people out walking their dogs and this quiet time with Sadie is often one of the only quiet moments of my day.
On stressful mornings, I think about the day ahead and try to put things into perspective. On other mornings, I look out over the lake and feel a sense of calm and comfort.
The lake is so peaceful before the hustle and bustle of the day sets in.
This morning I noticed quite a few dogs happily walking beside their owners. There’s something about seeing a joyful dog that lights me up inside! They get so excited about sniffing something or seeing a squirrel and their effervescence over such small things reminds me to cherish the little things in life.
It’s impossible for me to see a dog do the following without smiling…
- Eat peanut butter off the roof of their mouth
- Feel guilty after they did something wrong and look at you with those eyes
- Forget how big or small they are
- Run in a full-out sprint
- Pass out after a long day of fun
(Yes, that’s puppy Sadie!)
- Do everything in their power to try to entice you into a game of fetch
- Photo bomb pictures
- Have a total disregard for the concept of personal space
- Find the perfect stick… that is two times their size
They really are the best. 
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was exactly what I wanted!
Even though it’s hot and sticky in Orlando, I couldn’t get the thought of a warm bowl of oats out of my head.
I made my oatmeal by microwaving 1/2 cup oats, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder and a bit of water in the microwave for about 90 seconds, stirring regularly to prevent overflow.
I then topped the oats with chia seeds and served it alongside a cup of butter toffee coffee with almond milk.
I love my coffee mug! Ryan gave it to me for Christmas after he saw me ooh-ing and ahh-ing over it at Starbucks in December.
Time to get to work! I have fun lunch plans this afternoon and hope to get a handful of things done before then.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
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Your dog is the cutest!! I can’t wait to include my dog in a post.. they are just simply THE BEST!!!
That picture of Sadie as a puppy just stole my heart. TOO cute 🙂
All of those things make me smile about a doggy too!
Love the coffee mug – After my sweaty workout and it being 100 degrees out i had to make oatmeal bc i was craving it too!
This post is incredible – animals (espec. dogs 😉 ) are such a blessing. Sadie and all of her friends are just adorable, too 🙂
Love the pic of baby Sadie! My dog always, always, always makes me smile – especially when she’s so excited to see me when I get home. No matter what else has happened in your day, they’re always thrilled to see you!
i agree! before we got sadie i had no idea how much joy and happiness an animal can bring into your life!
I can’t wait until I can get a dog…they are such joy! It’s humid here in Illinois too, so you’re not missing much…however, my breakfast was basically identical to yours + banana. Sometimes you gotta do the hot oats on a hot day!
Awww Sadie was such a cute puppy! (She’s still cute though!) The photos from your walk are gorgeous. Have a great day Julie!
awww this is such a good post! Makes me really really want a dog though 🙁
LOVE this post! And yes, baby Sadie is out of this world cute.
I also love your photo captions, they always make me smile.
Along the same lines, one of my favorite things to do is to go to the dog park. I don’t have a dog, so some might consider it a bit weird, but I think it’s like free therapy. Watching the dogs run around and play just makes me so happy!!
Have a great day! 🙂
Ah, what a precious post. Makes me miss my puppies, even if they tend to do the guilty look more often than not!!
ahh! love the pictures esp baby sadie and where she sticks her nose! and cute mug as well. you always have the best photos!!
oh and I wanted to add … you know how you talk about the happy face on the spoon? how it’s only on some computers? well on other computers the happy face is down at the bottom of the page, smack in the center.
wasn’t sure if you knew that. have a good day! (:
butter toffee coffee!! that sounds amazing!
Puppy Sadie is sooooo cute :).
I wish I had a dog but it’ll have to wait until I live somewhere else. They’re not aloud in my apartments, and I think having a big dog (I want a big dog :)) in a small apartment is not the best idea. They need some space!!
You just added to my never ending list of reasons why I need a dog ASAP!
I love your coffee mug too! I was going to ask where you got it, but you beat me to it!
Such beautiful scenery you get to enjoy every morning!
This post makes me miss my kitty :/. I’m an animal person so I’m happy with dogs or cats in my house. We will get one soon, I’m keeping my eye on the shelters for the specific breed that will match our family and lifestyle…that probably won’t happen soon enough lol!
My goodness if Sadie makes you this happy just wait until you have kids!! Opens up a whole ‘nother world of happiness.
OMG puppy Sadie is adorable! I have a cat, and have been a cat owner my whole life, but I can’t wait until I get my first puppy 🙂 When I get out of college, and my life is a little more stable, I’m definitely going to find a puppy that’s for me!
What beautiful landscape you have here on the lake! Is it sunsire? It must be quite early! I love the picture of puppy Sadie, so cute!
yep! bright and early!
This post reminds me of the “Life Lessons by Sadie”, which I loved! I totally agree about the happy dog thing. I will feel sorry for mine & then watch them get so excited when they know we’re going to the dog park. Is Sadie an anxious dog? Mine can sense whenever we’re packing and she has a nervous breakdown.
That’s such a beautiful lake to walk around!
Oh, this post is exactly what I needed this morning… something about puppy pictures make me all warm and fuzzy inside 🙂
We are dogsitting this week and I cannot look at him without smiling!!! He is just too darn cute.
i am IN LOVE with puppy saddie!
it is official i want a vizsla nowwwww! i am in loveeeee
dogs really are the best thing ever…the “guilty” face gets me every timee!
Aw, I love the puppy picture of Sadie! So adorable. There is nothing like having a dog of your own to love and care for. 🙂
I used to love watching the dogs heading into Central Park, NYC in the morning. They looked so excited to hit the grass and run for awhile. You could totally tell from their faces 🙂 Puppy Sadie is ADORABLE!
Puppies make me smile all day long! I miss my pup while we’re apartment hunting!
I wish everyone could have a pup because they raise your quality of life so much! 🙂
Spending time with my dog is one of my favorite things too. She’s just so sweet.
It’s hot hot hot here too, but I couldn’t resist hot oatmeal yesterday either. 😉
those pictures made my heart melt. and I loove that cup!
I need to do a post of everyone’s dog from when they were pups. I’m feeling nostalgic today.
Baby Sadie is absolutely adorable – don’t you miss when she was a puppy?!
i do!! i wish we would’ve taken more pictures of her when she was so tiny! she grew so quickly.
Our little April has the biggest grin sometimes and it just makes me smile.
I have that mug too!! My mom got it as a Chistmas gift and I totally stole it from her. 😉 Love it.
I LOVE SADIE!!! i like ur workout! nice to mix it up a tad!
Love this post! My pug makes me smile every day. Dogs are the best 🙂
I totally gave that mug to my brother for Christmas last year too 🙂 I thought it was so cute!
This is such a happy post and just what I needed. Thanks for this Julie.
I just read this and then gave my pups huge hugs…I love them!
Ahahaha oh my gosh. That picture of Sadie eating peanut butter off the spoon is particularly amazing. She’s so stinkin’ adorable, I can’t take it!!
Aw sadie was soo little! My hubby and I are considering getting our first puppy together (we have two cats now) and your stories with Sadie make me excited for the adventures in dog ownership!
Sadie is just the cutest thing! That puppy picture is adorable :). Hope you have a good day!
Look at baby Sadie! So beautiful and adorable at the same time.
This just turned ny crabby mood into s good one! Funny how animals can do that for you 🙂 I feel you in the go through the motions workout this amI felt like I may as well have been sleeping
Dogs really are the best! Even if I’ve had a horrible day, I can’t look at my pug & NOT smile!
My mom got me that coffee mug for Christmas! love love love it!
Awe I love this! Especially the picture of you two in the water, and the random dog! 🙂
My dog is such a source of happiness in my life! Not only is she is a good companion she is so entertaining!! haha! Thank you for sharing all of this pictures….made my morning!
Seriously, a dog can always put a smile on your face! By the way, I’m drinking some Butter Toffee out of my Starbucks travel mug right now. It is SO DELICIOUS!! One of my favorites!
Animals really make me smile 🙂 I live in an apartment so can only have gerbils at the moment but even those little guys cheer me up!
I can’t help but smile when my dog runs full steam ahead and her floppy ears go up and down. She looks like dumbo about to take off.
I agree! Nothing puts me in a better mood then my puppy! When I’ve had a stressful day, the #1 thing I want to do is cuddle up with the little guy!
Sadie posts are my fav.