I’m trying to get back to business as usual around here, which of course means spending some time in the kitchen yesterday.
I brought back an old favorite, frozen Greek yogurt drops. They are as simple as they sound. Spoon Greek yogurt (I used full fat) into a ziplock bag, snip the end and pipe little dots onto wax paper. Freeze and watch your baby go crazy! Kaitlyn loves them. Reader Cornelle had a great suggestion of getting plain yogurt and mixing it with fruit puree. I love this idea because it would avoid the added sugar that most (all?) flavored yogurts have.
I also broke a sweat yesterday and am feeling it this morning.
I’ve mentioned that I’ve been going to Burn Bootcamp, right? I decided to join when I realized I just wasn’t pushing myself at the gym. I really liked the idea of having the workout planned for me and being in and out in 45 minutes. I can do that, I thought! But BBC has taught me something about myself…
Hi, my name is Brittany and I’m an angry exerciser.
Anger. That’s a word I don’t use very often because it’s an emotion I don’t regularly feel, but I guess I didn’t realize how tough these workouts would be!
The funny thing is that I LOVE it. I love that it’s a switched up workout every time, I love that I can feel my muscles fatigue, I love that I can feel myself getting stronger… with all that love, you’d think I’d be smiling the whole way through. Instead, I find myself really angry mid-workout and even muttering under my breath like a crazy person. How weird is that? Maybe that’s how my body musters strength?
It always passes and by the end, I’m on cloud nine, thrilled with the exhaustion from pushing myself.
I just think it’s such a funny phenomenon and had to see if anyone else every felt the same?
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anyone?
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Back to food. More specifically, crockpot salsa chicken.
Certainly one of the most simple “recipes” out there (4 chicken breasts, 2 cups-ish of salsa, then set on low for 6 hours. Shred) and we absolutely love it. Last night we used it in a version of layered fiesta bowl but subbed guac for sliced avocado and really took it to another level of YUM.
And just to keep the theme of randomness going, I love this idea for preschool Valentines…
Oh Pinterest, are you making me a better mom or a more insane one as I try to keep up?
Still, adorable.
Ok, all over the place today with today’s post, huh? It’s a reflection of my mind… or lack of sleep. Kaitlyn’s other bottom tooth is trying to make an appearance and prednisone makes Koda have to potty at 4am. Her tail is wagging like crazy though, so I’m nothing but smiles as I’m off to grab a cup of coffee.
Have a great day!!
Are you an angry exerciser?
What’s your favorite simple “recipe”?
Heather says
I’m so putting this chicken recipe on my list of things to make while on maternity leave. That is so simple and those are the recipes I have been looking for. I am also going to try the greek yogurt drops for Elizabeth and for the new one once he gets old enough for them. Thanks for the ideas!
Brynn says
I’m not an angry exerciser but I do grunt sometimes, haha. Love the yogurt drop idea for babes!
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
I love those greek yogurt drops!
I can definitely be an angry exerciser. I’ve gone on a few hate runs.
Katie says
I’m not an angry exerciser, but I do not want to talk to people when I’m doing my thing. Maybe on group runs, but otherwise, there is no talking to me. We can shoot the breeze over coffee afterwards. Also, those valentines are adorable, and not too difficult looking!
Jodi says
Hmmm…. Angry exerciser. Guessing you haven’t heard what I say when I’m at boot camp…
‘What the f$&k???’
‘Holy sh*t’
‘How old is that d*mn instructor anyways?’
‘Im too old for this sh*t’
‘Who the h*ll thought this was a good idea???’
‘Are you f^*king kidding me?’
‘How the h#ll am I going to do that?’
‘I need a drink.’ ( not water…)
‘Maybe I shouldn’t have drank…???’
Hmmmm. Nope not an angry exerciser at all. Just a sweaty person trapped in a truck drivers body.
Christina says
We LOVE those greek yogurt bites in our house! I’ve been making them ever since you first shared them on your blog (and yes, I even add chia seeds and my daughter calls them “sprinkles”! :))
I’m usually only angry when I’m getting up at 5:20am to make it to a 6am class at the gym. Once I’m there I’m happy to be there, but man when that alarm goes off, it ain’t pretty 🙂
Cynthia says
Oh yes, I am such an angry exerciser. I do a lot of workout videos at home and I will start swearing at the TV. It’s a good thing no one else is there or they might think I am crazy for yelling at Bob Harper on my TV set. Ha. Oh and I make a similar salsa chicken, except I also add some 2% cream cheese. The combination of the salsa and the cream cheese makes an awesome sauce. Mmm . . .
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love those kiddy valentines! Is it bad I want the frozen yogurt drops for me? haha
Kristen@Change of Pace says
Love those little Valentines. Last year we got glow sticks and little tags that said you make my heart glow. They were so cute and every kid loves glow sticks!
Monica says
This is hilarious. I had never actually thought about it, but I am SUCH an angry exerciser. I only listen to angry music, and at my old gym, there was a machine on my circuit that I named the Donkey Kick… you are basically on all fours, then use one leg to kick back/up a weight to target your booty… I seriously used to trash talk it as I walked up to it, and the whole time I used it… Man, I miss that machine…lol. I gave me a booty like J Lo at the time. haha.
Kathy says
I am not an angry exerciser but if I don’t exercise—you don’t want to be around me. I would be very cranky! I start 6 out of 7 days a week with exercise at 5am! Love it! Glad you are enjoying your boot camp. Keep it up!!
By the way—you looked great in your red dress you wore to the ball! That shade of red is a good color for you! 🙂
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
That salsa chicken is a fave at our house too.
My other favorite is my stovetop grilled chicken. And apparently my blog readers agree. That recipe was responsible for over half of my traffic last month (<-thank you Google!).
Lauren @ Oh Hey I Like That! says
Have you had greek yogurt covered pretzels?? Super delicious!
So I went to a barre class for the first time on Friday, and apparently I make “great faces” while I exercise. First of all, Barre Instructor, don’t look at my face while I’m in great amount of pain, but second, I guess I make angry exercise faces lol
Lia says
So does your new bootcamp have childcare for you? Awesome that you found something that is pushing you and you are enjoying!
Urban Wife says
Oh gosh, I’m SO an angry exerciser! But really, I had no idea until my hubby pointed it out one day. One time, I was running a race and my dad was there to watch me. Well, apparently I decided to scowl and run right past him (but I prob didn’t even realize he was standing there!) while he was trying to cheer me on.
Bets says
I was the same was when I used to do CrossFit. I was so angry and hated the workout while I was doing it but loved it after the fact. Everyone probably thought I was such a grump!
Alex @ get big, go to work says
Do you have to do anything to shred your chicken (like put it in a mixer) or does it just fall apart? I’ve never had success…. Those dinner bowls looks delicious!
Lindsay says
I can be angry when I exercise too…. However I find it only happens if I’m upset about something….it tends to come out with exercise!
I always make our own flavoured yogurt. I defrost soepme frozen strawberries, purée them with a few drops of stevia and mix with plain Greek yogurt. I’m that mom that has convinced my kids that yogurt is a ‘treat’. Lol.
Hilary says
I never thought of that determination and frustration you get while working out anger, but I get what you go through! I wouldn’t call myself an angry exerciser but I do have to admit when I am angry and I workout by the end it is one of the most satisfying feeling, especially after a boxing class!
Jen says
I made those valentines for my girls party this week, I love Pinterest!!
And yes I curse Jillian michaels everyday when I’m exercising!
Julia @ LordStillLovesMe says
Okay, so I am just now catching up on all of your blog posts… forgive me for the load of comments you are about to get from me. 😉
I have never perceived you as an angry human being, so I find it so fascinating to hear about this different side of you! I’m so encouraged by your determination to get back on the fitness groove. I’m over here in San Diego cheering you on!
That crockpot salsa chicken is pulling at my heart strings right now… it looks delicious. Seriously, I wish I could have a crockpot so my friends and I could cook some of your hearty food. Alas, the college life has us relying on cheeseburgers.. but then again, that is not so bad!