Good morning! 
(side note: We have a customer that is always super grumpy when he comes into our office and when we say ‘Good morning,’ he grumbles and barks back, ‘What’s good about it!?’ We think it’s hysterical!)
Anyway. I’m back with another edition of Friday favorites. Let’s check out what I’m currently loving.
1. Belvita breakfast biscuits
I picked these up one morning when I stopped to get a smoothie and really didn’t know what to expect. I thought it was going to be a bar, but to my surprise, when I opened the package, I found four flat cracker-like biscuits. I took a bite and was pleasantly surprised! I loved the texture and the blueberry flavor! While I couldn’t survive by just eating only these for breakfast, they are a great little addition.
2. Nike Trainer shoes
I tried these shoes on a couple of days ago and fell in love. I’m always looking for new shoes and go through pairs like crazy from Jazzercise and running. I think these may have to be purchased this weekend.
3. Fresh flowers in my house
Believe it or not, these flowers are actually ones that I got from Lee on Valentine’s Day. I have honestly never seen flowers last this long! I’m obsessed with them. And…I swear everything in my dining room is not red, even though it doesn’t look that way from the above picture.
4. Bent-over rows
The back is one of my favorite body parts to work during my strength training. It is so important to remember that, not only does a sculpted back look awesome, but a strong back is key in providing proper body alignment and posture! When performing rows, remember to keep your chest lifted, your abs pulled in and tight, and to squeeze through the shoulder blades and middle of the back as you pull back with the weight. Backs straight, ladies!
5. Macaroni and Cheese
During Fridays in Lent, it is hard to find a menu that does not have macaroni and cheese on it as a dish. I prefer to make my own at home or just roll with the old school blue box that I enjoyed as a kid. Check out my favorite mac n’ cheese recipe here.
Enjoy your Friday!! Any big plans this weekend? I think I’m going to partake in some retail therapy this evening and then I have a Jazzercise conference on Saturday. Should be fun!
What are you currently loving?
Do you have a yummy mac n’ cheese recipe? I’m always looking for more!
I am so funny about my mac n cheese. I don’t like it homemade. I only like it out of the box with the powdered cheese. Gross I know. I am so ashamed!
I used to be like that! I only started liking homemade mac n cheese a couple of years ago! I used to refuse to eat it when my mom made it when I was younger.
i am with you on the mac & cheese love – so tasty! here’s my favorite recipe: http://www.sarahlearns.com/superbowl-here-we-come-veggie-mac-recipe/
right now i am loving that it’s friday, my new brooks running shoes, and chobani mango.
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I def need to go get some frseh flowers! cant wait to have a kitchen table to put them on! haha
Flowers just seem to brighten everything up!
I actually just tried thise BelVita cookies also…they were quite good, I thought!
I am loving that I survived your class last night & my foot feels just fine this morning! Thanks for a great class Kelly! I feel like I will be able to get this 25 pounds back off quickly….No Dairy Queen for me for a while…LOL
My favorite mac n cheese is also the blue box, second is a homemade recipe that has 3 cheeses in it, then I like to add bacon & grilled chicken-I also add broccolli to Pauls…
I’m so happy that I get to see you in class again!
I love those sneakers — the mix of black and pink is always appealing to me, feminine and strong!
I agree! I have 2 pairs that are dark gray/pink!
i need to work my back more! for some reason one muscle group I over look
I always seem to neglect my chest. I need to work on that!
Yes to the bent-over rows! We do these at Body Pump and they KILL after awhile!
Also yay for flowers that last forever haha! Carnations usually last the longest for me…I actually prefer flowers that last longer rather than other flowers (roses!) that last only a couple of days!
Rows at Body Pump are the best! I love them!
I just bought a pair of nikes that look just like that! Splurge and do it up, love mine!
I’m the queen of splurging! You don’t have to tell me twice!