I’ve been having a rather crappy week :/. I came to the conclusion today that I’m just going to have to take a few days off from working out. It’s completely devastating to me. It’s like I lost a body part. It feels wrong….but my back has been getting progressively worse. I saw a physical therapist twice this week which has been helping, but my body seems to be rebelling and in order to completely heal I think it’s just better to take it easy.
I feel depressed about it, especially with the holidays it’s not like I’ll exactly be consuming my normal amount of calories. I also started to feel like I was coming down with something today- GREAT just in time for my week off and Christmas. Perfect!
Anyway, I’ll stop my pity party and move on to a more positive note- the delicious breakfast I made myself this morning!
White Chocolate Almond Protein Oats
Cook time including prep: 5 mins Serves: 1
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup water
half a scoop of vanilla protein powder
1-2 tablespoons of slivered almonds
small amount of white chocolate chips
1/2 tbsp of almond butter
sweetener*** optional (I omit)
Directions: Put water and oats in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in protein powder, and pop back into the microwave for 30 seconds. Top with white chocolate chips, almonds and almond butter, and sweetener if needed.
Pencils and Pancakes 
Ahh go for walks!! Those are just as good and not demanding on the body! I hate feeling off with workouts, and I always walk when I do. The oats look GOOOOD!
excited to start reading your blog! taking a few days off from working out will be good for you I bet! soak it up
Excited to read yours too! 🙂
Sorry about the back pain 😦 certainly no fun. My mom (a long distance runner for 30 years) has dealt with back pain on and off her whole life, and she swears by stretching on those big exercise balls. Maybe worth a shot? On the plus side, your oatmeal looks fantastic!
Thanks! Yeah I’m okay with taking a couple days off now it will be worth it in the end!
Don’t be sad! Honor your body and let your back heal. I know how frustrating it can be. I tore my ACL in my knee and had to have surgery and go for 3 months of physical therapy. Not fun. Listen to your physical therapist and you’ll be back to your workouts in no time! In the mean time, stretching and walking will do your mind and body good 🙂
Thanks for the support!
Oh my goodness, these look so good:) I love dessert oats- they taste so sinful but are so healthy!