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6:30am

1 · Apr 13, 2012 · 24 Comments

good morning!

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I’m a little bleary-eyed today but I’m pushing through because it’s FRIDAY!

Madeleine was up and rearing to go by 6:30 this morning so I figured I might as well enjoy a delicious breakfast if I was to be up at such an ungodly hour…

My no-meat/no-dairy fast is OFFICIALLY over on Sunday so I polished off the last of my Trader Joe’s Vanilla Soy Yogurt for breakfast this morning in anticipation of stocking up on REAL GREEK YOGURT after this!

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I took a HUUUUUGE mason jar mug and filled it with the last of my yogurt + chia seeds.

Then I topped that with strawberries

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Trader Joe’s Trek Mix Granola

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And MaraNatha Sunflower Seed Butter

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Coffee is now brewing…THANK GOODNESS!

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Happy Friday everyone!

PS – Is it sad that I had to read blogs in order to figure out it was Friday the 13th??  It’s been a long week….

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  1. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I’m so excited that you get to eat Greek yogurt again soon! I couldn’t live without it. Coffee in the morning is a MUST.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:55 am

      I know! I can’t wait either – the first taste is going to be SO good!

      Reply
  2. Shannon ~ My Place In The Race says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Hahahaha I didn’t realize it was Friday the 13th! 😀

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Haha I’m so glad I’m not alone there!

      Reply
  3. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Yes, I agree! Coffee is a morning must!
    Looks like the perfect breakfast! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 10:54 am

      It definitely is! I don’t consider morning started until I’ve had my first cup! 🙂

      Reply
  4. *Andrea* says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 11:26 am

    i had no idea it was friday the 13th until i read this 🙂
    the only thing missing in this post is your delicious coffees!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:17 pm

      Hahaha okay good! That makes me feel better!

      And I know – coffee followed shortly after I posted!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I didn’t know it was Friday the 13th until I looked at facebook and saw people posting about it. Kind of the same thing.

    Also, I love that pretty spoon you used with your breakfast!

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    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:17 pm

      PHEW! I’m glad we’re at least both out of it 🙂 And thank you! I loved it too – I kinda want to steal it from my sister…but shhh, don’t tell her 😉

      Reply
  6. Hayley @ Oat Couture says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Haha nope I didn’t realise it was Friday the 13th either until I saw it on twitter… out of touch with reality springs to mind! Haha! Have a fabulous weekend love!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Haha exactly!! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one!! And thanks Hayley, you too!

      Reply
  7. MigraineMe says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Enjoy your upcoming re-introduction into meat and dairy! I don’t think I could do without meat in my diet – good work on the fast! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you! It’s definitely not easy, I’ll be happy when it’s over!

      Reply
  8. j3nn says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I love that huge mason jar. I’m avoiding dairy this week, too! Trying to undo some holiday indulgences, hehe. I miss it, though. 🙁

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    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks! And good luck with the dairy-free week!

      Reply
  9. elise says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    had to comment only to say i didnt know it was friday the 13th until just reading this!

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    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      Haha PHEW!! I’m glad I wasn’t alone there!

      Reply
  10. Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups says

    Apr. 13th, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Happy Friday the 13th! Yay–you’re so close to the end of Lent! Can’t wait to see how you celebrate!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 13th, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      Pizza, burgers and ice cream!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Molly @ RDexposed says

    Apr. 14th, 2012 at 11:01 am

    How do you feel when you eliminate dairy and meat? Any different?

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 14th, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Honestly not all that different surprisingly! I don’t eat a ton on a normal basis so maybe that’s why it doesn’t feel like such a huge change?

      Reply
  12. Katie @ Creature of Habit says

    Apr. 16th, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Bell jars make everything look so romantic and chic. Even oats. Love the presentation.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 16th, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      I totally agree! And thank you! 🙂

      Reply

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