Random Thoughts Tuesday (favorites)

My brain is a little scattered today so I apologize if I am all over the place in this post. I think I would like to just share a few of my favorite things right now....

1. So lately I have NOT been able to get up in the mornings to get my workout done before work. Five AM is just incredibly early. I have heard good things about those apps that are supposed to wake you up when you are in the light sleep phase instead of deep REM. I found Sleep Cycle for a dollar and decided to try it. I have no idea HOW it works but let me tell you...IT WORKS!! I made my 5am workout this morning. (Actually it tracks your movements while you sleep so that it can determine what part of your sleep cycle you're in...but on my iphone?!?!) 

2. As you previously read (hopefully), I am temporarily working in Houston this summer. Since we are a temporary location, we have rented space from a local Jewish school. The only stipulation is that we not bring ANY meat (with the exception of sushi) on campus. Since I bring my lunch every day, I was a bit worried about this. So far it has been fine. I went through a salad phase for awhile and have now moved on to a sandwich phase. (Those of you who know me well know that I eat in phases.. I eat the same thing over and over until I'm sick of it and move on to the next thing). Since meat sandwiches are out..I have tried to work in different ideas with nut butter. Currently, I am LOVING.....

 Seriously ya'll.....45 calories per serving (as compared to 190 calories for regular peanut butter). You mix it with water which I actually like because you can control the consistency. It tastes like REAL peanut butter. Maybe because it IS. Peanuts. Salt. Sugar. Water. That's it! Never going back. 

I also really enjoy ....

But I had to stop eating it because I could not stop myself once I decided to have "one spoonful of treat" before bed. :)

3. My favorite breakfast currently consists of greek yogurt and gluten free granola...I seriously cannot get enough. All of the gluten free granola that I have tried has been delicious..but I can find Udi's pretty much anywhere and it hits the spot!

My absolute favorite greek yogurt is local to Dallas! I buy it at Natural Grocers, but it is available at several locations around the metroplex ( I even found the drinkable variety here at Central Market in Houston!). Honey and blueberry are my faves. Support local products!

I hope you all have fantastic plans for the 4th tomorrow! I unfortunately work for the only company in the country that never gets off for Independence Day. Major bummer. Enjoy some pool time and fireworks for me!