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Thursday, April 14

ode to jillian. {and a yummy recipe}

I know I've mentioned it before but several weeks back I started Jilllian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD ... And can I just say it is kickass. 
{pardon my french!}

I'm on Level 2 of the DVD and have been breaking a hardcore sweat during my 20 minute workouts with Jillian. 

Here's a clip of all 3 workouts ... 
I'm moving up to Level 3 on Monday and can I just say that I'm slightly TERRIFIED
{and by slight, I mean extremely}

The Mr. and I have also been trying to eat more healthy and I have discovered my new FAVE breakfast food ... 

the breakfast cookie
essentially overnight oatmeal but you get to say you're eating COOKIES for breakfast ... no way you can go wrong there! :) 

Recipe: 
1/3 C. oatmeal
1 Tbs. nut butter 
1/2 scoop protein powder
~ Mix all of these in a small bowl, using the back of the spoon to break up nut butter. Add in 1/8 C. of milk and mix until fully moistened. Then add in your fixins' {banana, raisins, cranberries, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin ... you get the point! can be whatever your heart desires!}
~ Pour mixture onto a small plate and press flat with a spoon. Refrigerate overnight and ENJOY in the AM! {via}

You know you wan to eat cookies for breakfast too! :) 

Happy Thursday Y'all! 
Do you eat breakfast? What's your fave breakfast food? 

19 comments:

Katie said...

I think I'm going to buy the 30 day shred this weekend! Heard too many good things about it.

Tiffany said...

IF the shred works let me know. I need something!

Marian said...

That oatmeal cookie looks good. I'm going to have to make my own:)

Anonymous said...

Ooohhh, I am absolutely making a breakfast cookie for tomorrow -- Thanks for sharing!

Michelle said...

I keep want to start the shred and haven't! I need to get on that! Everyone is doing and raving about it! I love your breakfast cookie! It looks delish! XOXO

Lindsay // Vineyard Loveknots said...

I have done this workout SOOO many times!!! I like the first one the best. She's kind of harsh, no? "I have 400 pound people that do jumping jacks, so can you."

A Bride In Boots said...

Ummm,YUMMO on the breakfast cookie! Love that idea, especially since I am not a breakfast fan and can't ever seem to find something that sounds good. Love that you can make it ahead too. You just made my day! And way to go with the shred! (And please, go reward yourself for getting to the next level and buy one of the cute bikinis at Target for me):)

Nikki said...

Yum! I think it's replace the oats with almond meal, throw in an egg and bake. Cookies for breakfast would be awesome!

Whim Wham Life said...

Workouts and breakfast cookies! I love it:-) Jillian Michaels is such a butt-kicker. Oh my goodness. Glad you are surviving! xoxo

jessica // union shore said...

so i decided to finally start the workout... i'm only 5 days in, but i'm feelin' it!! :-)

need to try this recipe, but first i need to go to the store... the cupboards are kinda bare over here... lol

Lynzy said...

I have this Jillian Michaels DVD and i LOVE it. Really kicks my butt into gear! :)
xo Lynzy
http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

Kendall said...

Awesome job!!! Level 3 was a lot easier for me, so don't be scared!

Sam W. said...

mmm, LOVE the idea of cookies for breakfast :)

thanks for sharing!!

Unknown said...

soooo yummie!! I need to try that. asap.

Megan said...

YUM! I want a breakfast cookie!

Haley @ Cardigan Junkie said...

Way to go for sticking with the shred! That cookie looks amazing - are you able to keep it under 300 calories?

natasha {schue love} said...

The Shred huh? I must be living under a rock! Need to learn more...keep me in the loop! And that oatmeal cookie look amazing!

Anonymous said...

Jillian and I do not get along! She kicks my butt!

ashley nicole catherine said...

i LOVE jillian michael's workouts!! SO HARD, but you feel so good after! just found your blog and glad i did! now following :)

xo.ashley