I’m a creature of habit. Which is strange, because I also get bored easily. I guess what I mean is, I want to do what I want to do when I want to do it… until I get bored… then I want to do something else. Sounds reasonable, no?
There are certain things that I have to do each day… or I’m… a bit grumpy.
1. Coffee
Don’t mess with my morning coffee. I need a cup of java + almond milk + truvia. Otherwise, I’m in a haze the rest of the day.
2. Breakfast
You probably think this goes hand in hand with the coffee. But it doesn’t. Breakfast is not just this deliciousness:
(Although if I’m ever out of bananas, almond milk, truiva or peanut butter. I’m super sad because that bowl of awesomeness can’t happen.) Breakfast also must be accompanied by the Wall Street Journal. I must read the paper while eating my breakfast. Call me an old man, but it’s true. And no, the online edition is not the same. I need to spread out that not-so-eco-friendly paper. Deal with it people.
3. The gym
I’m actually really consistent with my workouts. It’s pretty rare that I miss a day at the gym. However, I don’t always push myself at the gym. That’s the bad part of this habit. Just because my butt is at the gym, doesn’t mean that butt is really getting a workout on.
4. Music
I pretty much have to have music on no matter what I’m doing. Cleaning, working, exercising, driving… I don’t like silence. I like to tell myself that music helps me focus, but that’s probably a lie. I actually just like dancing in my head. (Or bouncing on my exercise ball at work, as the case may be.)
What are some of your habits? Good ones, bad ones, share them!
<3 Liz
Posted by keepnthefaith on May 5, 2011 at 11:18 am
Sooo with you girl!! I need my coffee and I HATE not having music!! It drives me nuts lol
Posted by IHeartVegetables on May 5, 2011 at 11:48 am
If I ever leave my headphones at home, I’m like super depressed all day!!
Posted by movesnmunchies on May 5, 2011 at 11:23 am
GOOD ONEs: exercise, healthy eating, walking my dog.
bad ones: too much tv…. not cleaning my room!
Posted by Melissa's Meanderings on May 5, 2011 at 11:37 am
I need to make the gym one of my habits!
Posted by Shanna, like Banana on May 5, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I’m with ya on the coffee…MUST HAVE! And I also need copious amounts of food throughout the day. And I prefer to start my day with oatmeal.
Posted by IHeartVegetables on May 5, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Oh yes. I must have my snacks throughout the day, or I get cranky!!
Posted by lifeisgoodwithfood on May 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm
I need my morning coffee every single day. The one day that I don’t drink it, I get major withdrawal headaches. Plus I turn into a very cranky monster.
Posted by Amy @ Second City Randomness on May 5, 2011 at 12:46 pm
I’ve had pretty much the same morning routine for almost 2 years (at least) now. Shower. Blow dry hair. Start coffee. Start makeup. Eat breakfast with news on. Finish hair and makeup. Out the door.
Oh and somewhere in there, I put clothes on… oops.
Posted by jenny on May 5, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Those are excellent habits!! I wish I went to the gym that often, that’s a habit that for me is too easy to break!
XOXO
Posted by Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) on May 5, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I love this! You make me feel normal! Yay! I HAVE to have oats for breakfast. It’s not a good day if there are no oats or coffee. I am the same way with working out. I do it Monday through Friday, but sometimes it’s not so good.
Posted by Mariah@Applesnoats on May 5, 2011 at 2:16 pm
I think we are actually twins! I must have my coffee, breakfast, and newspaper in the morning and I always use vanilla almond milk and truvia carazy
Posted by fashionfitnessfoodie on May 5, 2011 at 2:27 pm
I dont understand how people CANT have breakfast in the morning. Sometimes its the only reason I get out of bed
Posted by Bonnie on May 5, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Did you really say that you have an exercise ball at work???
That’s awesome, and I am super jealous.
I have music playing constantly. I even have it on while I’m in the shower. I say that it helps me relax. Deep down, I know that it is because I love dancing and pretending that I’m a famous singer.
I don’t drink coffee. I drink hot chocolate in the morning. That really isn’t the same thing, but both are hot drinks that we need to have in order to function, so I guess it counts.
If I don’t have breakfast, I die. I will seriously pass out two hours after I get up if I don’t eat something, and I always eat the same thing – strawberry Eggo waffles. I’m a simple person when it comes to food.
And the gym — well, we know my obsession there.
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Posted by IHeartVegetables on May 5, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Duh I love it. Your comments ooze awesomeness. (Ew, did I just say ooze? Yes, I did.)
I’ve never had strawberry eggo waffles, but I used to eat Strawberry Special K every morning, until I realized that cereal is more of a snack food for my tummy. It doesn’t fill me as a breakfast.
But breakfast MUST happen. Fo’ sho.
Posted by Picky Nicky on May 5, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I’m also a creature of habit
until… you know… I find a new habit 
lolll and I LOVE COFFEE TOO 
Posted by forgottenbeast on May 5, 2011 at 4:11 pm
I have to hit the gym in the AM as well. And breakfast. HOW DO PEOPLE NOT EAT BREAKFAST? I never believe it when someone says they do not. My other habits include ALWAYS having to have a book with me, no matter where I’m going, no matter how unlikely reading time there is. It’s my adult security blanket
Posted by KT on May 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm
I have to have breakfast and my feather pillow when I sleep! We only have one feather pillow in the house (it’s from before we moved in together) and I have to sleep on it or I don’t sleep well
J is a stomach sleeper though so he doesn’t seem to mind too much!
Posted by katshealthcorner on May 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Breakfast is definitely one of my FAVORITE habits!
And Exercising!! Both start my day off right and make me feel AMAZING! 
Posted by Sophia @ Raven Waves on May 5, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I’m 100% with you on coffee!! If I don’t have mine, people should seriously stay away from me!
Posted by vegansunshine on May 5, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I get so sad when I forget my Ipod when I’m at the gym, it’s just not the same!
Whitney
Posted by Mimi on May 5, 2011 at 10:00 pm
My bad habits these days are too wide-spread to recount
. To name just one…messiness. It’s a reflection of my inner self. When I’m feeling more grounded and focused, my room’s neater. When I’m not as grounded, it’s messy.
In total agreement on the music! I’ve walked halfway to the gym only to realize I forgot my iPod. I will dash back and grab it.
Posted by Christine @ Merf In Progress on May 5, 2011 at 10:21 pm
I’m with you here! I am such a creature of habit about some things, and with others I am completely fickle. Beauty products? I can never buy the same one 2x in a row because I get bored. But certain things like coffee, I can’t live without and never get tired of.
Posted by Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) on May 6, 2011 at 8:46 am
My morning staples are breakfast, blogs and decaf coffee (I just like the warm cup and sipping
)
I wish workouts were a part of the morning, but luckily I fit it in later in the day.
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Posted by kate on May 6, 2011 at 4:31 pm
I loved hearing your habits, I have those days where I am a waste of life and should have probably not even tried to workout but I try to remember its ok to let my body rest… its just hard once you get into a routine to stop.
Posted by Stefanie @TheNewHealthy on May 6, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Sounds like our days are quite similar! First thing I do when I wake up is drink some water and then stumble to my keurig for coffee!! haha
Posted by Kate (What Kate is Cooking) on May 6, 2011 at 5:59 pm
I never skip breakfast- definitely a good habit
I can’t believe how many people I know that don’t eat breakfast!!
Posted by Cyndi @ Weightless Life on May 7, 2011 at 11:03 am
Good habit: eating my fruits and veggies.
Bad habit: coffee and my need for ice cream/chocolate after dinner.
Posted by Nicole on May 7, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Can I just say that I love the sound of your morning cafe? Points to ya, girl, ’cause nowadays coffee is just a bunch of sugah, sugah, and more sugahh and it kills me knowing people are chugging down numerous cups of that stuff for a morning buzz and all it is is empty calories. If I ever started drinking mr.coffee – I’d go your route with the bean, nut-milk of choice just a simple, natural touch of sweet! You go girl!
My habits
Posted by Nicole on May 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm
My habits were over eating every single night before/after dinner while cooking, and I am so happy to say that I am finally back on track! I feel so much better inside – I swear I could possibly be glowing some days. Yay for giving our bodies just what they need – plus a few sweets here n’ there!
Posted by Helen on May 7, 2011 at 8:11 pm
I have to have coffee and breakfast it is a must. Oh and something sweet daiy
Posted by (what runs) Lori on May 9, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Sounds exactly like the start of my day. Exactly. Although exercise is first, followed closely by coffee and FOOD!