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From the minute I wake up it’s GO! GO! GO!
Three kids, a full time job and the desire to look like I didn’t stay up till two am working has taught me a few things about how important the first minutes of the morning are. I started something new this year. I’ve been getting up 10 minutes before the kids to plan the day and breathe. Yes breathe. How often do you feel like you don’t have a moment to catch your breath once the day starts? I know I did. I take this time to look around at all the beauty in the world and to take a few deep breaths.
The reality is that until lunch time I won’t get a break so I know I need some fuel for my body to keep hunger away and me going strong!
As part of my new “10 minute morning ritual” I’ve added the new belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits. They are a nutritious, convenient breakfast choice that contains slow-release carbs from wholesome grains to help fuel my body for 4 hours. Each packet of belVita Bites contains 20g of whole grain, 4g of fiber*, no high fructose corn syrup, no partially hydrogenated oil and no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. *Contains 7-8g fat per serving, depending on flavor variety.
This is exactly what my 10 minutes in the morning looks like.
I wake up and head to the kitchen and I grab a bag of belVita and some fruit. Some days I choose the Mixed Berry and some days the Chocolate. Just depends on my mood. I’ve been sitting at the kitchen counter because it’s a bit cool out in the mornings, but come summer I’m totally moving outside to the patio to enjoy the view too. Once I have my fruit and belVita I sit down and take a few deep breaths and then start working on my to-do list. I write out everything I have to get done and everything I would like to get done and I separate the two lists. There is something about writing it down on paper that motivates me to actually get it done and then there is a huge amount of satisfaction checking it off the list as I do it. I spend exactly 10 minutes eating, relaxing and planning and then it’s time for the fun to start aka. the kids all wake up!
My days have been so much better (and productive) since I started doing this. It seems trivial that 10 minutes can have such an effect on a full day but it’s true!
When you think about it, it makes total sense. Just sitting down and mapping out how you want your day to go provides such clarity. Add to that starting the day with food that will give you energy for 4 hours and you have the making of a totally awesome day! I will admit that there have been a couple days where I had very early morning engagements so I’ve enjoyed belVita Bites on-the-go! It’s a great addition to part of a balanced breakfast with a serving of fruit and a serving of fat-free or low fat dairy – like berries and nonfat yogurt! Yum!
The belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits are available at retailers nationwide in the cookie/cracker aisle.
Visit belVitabreakfast.com to learn more.
What is your “morning win” tip?
I love BelVita. I either have their bites or a smoothie (or sometimes both) for breakfast every morning.
I recently started having belVita every morning for breakfast, and I feel great! It’s so much better than grabbing whatever is closest to me or just skipping breakfast altogether.
I’m so bad with breakfast too. I’ve been doing bite size stuff or drinking a breakfast to take better care of me 🙂 Never heard of these though, so I want to scope them out
Yum sounds great to me! I wish I had a morning win tip.. I generally do not like mornings! Maybe this could change things around!
These would be great to throw in my purse in the morning when I’m in a rush. Or even putting in a yogurt parfait or something!
I always have BelVita in my bag. They’re great snacks when I’m in a rush.
I love BelVita bites. I eat them on my way out the door many mornings and love the way they taste!
I’ve never had the bites, but the bars are fabulous. I guess it’s time to pick up the bites too. Yummy!
I haven’t tried these before but they look tasty. I’ll have to grab some next time I’m at the store. I like healthy breakfast options.
My morning win tip involves taking 20 minutes and not speaking to anyone, not doing anything and no chores! I like to take some time to wake up and figure out how I’m feeling before I start going through the motions of the day.
Sounds like my kind of breakfast! 🙂
Nice, getting up while it’s quiet and taking care of ourselves before we start the day – I’ll check out BelVita also
What an amazing little snack to have as you start off your day; I would love to try them!
I love this brand, but I haven’t tried these snack bites yet! I cant wait, and I even have a coupon! 🙂
I like the BelVita bars. I haven’t tried the bites yet but they look super convenient!
I have been hearing a lot about this lately. I’ll definitely have to check it out.
I always forget to have breakfast. These look like a great way to get a quick bite in. I( will have to pick up some belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits to try.
I just saw these the other day! I love Belvita and now it’s even easier to eat on the go!
I like the bite-sized treats like this here. They’re good to send in school lunches or for the school snack.
actually i have tried this snack and its really yammi. It is also great while you are in diet.
I’ve heard of Belvita but I’ve never had it before. It sounds like a good breakfast.
I’ve never heard of these but they sound good. They could come in handy for breakfast on the go.
I can’t believe I have never tried Belvita products yet. They look really good. I will have to try them soon!
BelVita sounds like some great tests for when you are on the run! I will have to try them! Thanks for sharing:)
Lately it seems like I am snacking a lot and I would much rather be snacking on these than the chocolate and cookies I have from all of the holidays lately. 🙂
I so love BelVita bites. I even blogged about it before being one of the things that I was loving. But I don’t eat it for breakfast, but for snack in the afternoon. 🙂
What a great product! Actually, I’m a big fan of Nabisco products in general. These sound awesome.
I LOVE that there’s nothing artificial in here and that they’ve eliminated that high fructose corn syrup problem that I see so often in prepackaged foods -_- I’m actually intrigued by these. I wish they looked a bit more appetizing is the only thing- they remind me of rabbit pellets 😛
I’m going to check them out all the same though. Thanks!
This is me and my kids in a nutshell. They have me running to cheer and work and to this and to that. I am not complaining because I love doing it for them.
These look tasty! I’ve tasted the bigger Bel Vitas, but I think I’d love these bites even more.
The BelVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits is worth a try. That is perfect for a post workout snack.
Oh man, I get up an hour before my kids get up and I still can’t get it all done! These look good though.
I’ve seen these in store but haven’t stopped to pick up a package. I’ll have to grab a box the next time I’m shopping. Thanks for the review.