Good morning!
I hope your Saturday is off to a great start! Our morning began the sweaty way with a workout at the gym.
To begin, Ryan and I completed cardio side-by-side on the treadmill. I did a slight variation of my 20-minute incline walking/running workout and was sufficiently sweaty by the time 20 minutes passed.
We then headed upstairs and split up to complete our respective weights workouts.
I did a total-body weights workout which I finished before Ryan was done doing super-crazy man things on his TRX straps.
Naturally I entertained myself by playing around on an exercise ball until he was done.
Once Ryan was done, we headed home for breakfast.
Breakfast
Of course we had to use the Vitamix again and made chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothies… heavy on the peanut butter, of course.
Into the mix (for one smoothie):
- 1 banana
- 3 large ice cubes
- 1 c. milk (I used 2 percent)
- 1 scoop chocolate banana protein powder
- 1 large spoonful peanut butter
I know I’ve only made two smoothies with the Vitamix so far, but already I am loving it. My previous blender would really struggle with chopping ice, but the Vitamix does so with ease. I seriously think it could blend your arm!
The smoothie was delicious and Sadie was more than happy to help with clean up duty.
Peanut butter spoon!
She takes after her mama. 
Peanut butter puppy!
She’s the best.
Now it’s time to entertain the pup. It’s currently a toss up as to whether we’re going on a walk or heading to the dog park.
See ya in a bit!
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you wanna know the way to her heart? take a little peanut butter and spread it around her food bowl. my dogs followed me around for days after that one 😉
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the VitaMix. I LOVE mine!
Have fun playing today!!
Yum- that smoothie looks good!!
i have a q, is that blender loud? mine is SOOOO LOUD i can’t make smoothies in the morning – have to do it after work and freeze them to enjoy the next morning – otherwise i wake up people in the apartment UPSTAIRS! ridiculous =/
Yeah it is loud. I have yet to find a blender that isn’t though. I would also like to find a self-cleaning blender…
i have a (kind of) self-cleaning blender trick! after you make your smoothie, fill the blender halfway with water and a little dish soap, then cover it & turn the blender back on (i have to also use my fingers to cover the pouring spout when blending just water so it doesn’t spray everywhere). this cleans the blender out so it’s easier to wash later 🙂
Great idea!!
I love smoothies- this one is so simple. Definitely gonna try it!
the TRX bands scare me but I’ve heard lots of good things ’bout them. I should get over my fears and try them out!
I’d probably be eating smoothies for breakfast, lunch and dinner if I got a Vita. Congrats on your new “baby”!
I’m so jealous of your vitamix! I saw them at Costco a few years ago and was in awe when they made ice cream AND soup with the same machine.
Have you seen this website? http://www.willitblend.com/ I wonder if its a vitamix. They blend everything and anything.
I so love the pics that you take of Sadie…..all nose! Lol…..
oooh looks yummy – sadie definitely thinks so! i think i may have to whip up these PB & banana smoothie you talk about!
happy saturday! 🙂
Those are great shots both of you on the ball and your dog! Dogs love peanut butter don’t they? I’m going to go fill my dog’s chewy with fresh peanut butter right now.
I always let Jack-dog “pre-wash” my pb covered spoons for me too! 🙂
Yum I really want one now! Sadie is so cute!
My dog sits next to me and drools everytime I open a jar of PB. I always let her lick the spoon.
She also loves when we fill her Kong toys with peanut butter!
I adore your pup pictures, where the close up is of her cute little nose and the rest of her looks itty bitty. Super cute!!
What a good mama! I’m impressed that you let Sadie have that spoon! But I’m sure you had a few fingers for yourself! 🙂
Haha exaaaaactly.
My gym workout had me sweating like a mofo today and went home for noodles – your smoothie looks loads nicer than my boring noodle dish!
That smoothie looks delish!!!
That smoothie looks like the perfect consistency! Totally jealous 🙂
I am still 100% jealous of your Vitamix 🙂 I’m glad it is living up to the hype!
I want your smoothie! I am craving something like that…so I just may find myself at the fro-yo place later on today.
I need a new blender and was wondering if anyone would recommend their vitamix or not.
Fro yo, I miss you!!!
Didn’t want to make you jealous by saying that Julie, ha! There’s a new place here called Orange Leaf and they have 16 different flavors of self-serve fro-yo. I went there 3x’s last week. Obviously I didn’t give a thing up for Lent.
You’re killin’ me!!! 🙂
That smoothie looks deeeelicious, I’m going to have to try it. My puppy LOVES peanut butter too! I actually buy him peanut butter-filled bones at our local pet store, he can chew them for hours!
You made me want one of those blenders!
<3 Sadie! I think for our apartment (first apartment, moving out of the dorms!!!) we are going to get a Ninja blender. But the cheaper one that is at Sam's/Costco for like $150 tops. A vitamix would be nice, but I don't have that kind of money!
I love my vita mix as well! You can make amazing soups and dips with mahine as well. The booklet comes with a good tortilla soup recipie.
Mmmmm….arm smoothie. 😉
I wanted a vitamix before, but now after seeing that perfect smoothie pour, I don’t think I can survive without one. Wahhhhhh
Your smoothie looks amazing!! I want one now.
In these pictures Sadie’s color even looks peanutbutterish. 🙂
So cute, have a great day with the family!
Your smoothie looks so ridiculously blended and creamy! I’m jealous over here!! P.S. You looked gorgeous in your new dress last night! 🙂
such a good pic of your dog! mine never stays still enough 🙁
That is a great smoothie recipe!!! I love that you and your hubby workout together! thanks for the good info on the vitamix!!!
The vitamix could totally blend your arm. I had a friend successfully (and accidently) completely blend a fork. Um yeah….crazy how powerful that little sucker is!
So jealous of all the sunshine streaming into your gym and green trees outside! My gym has very little natural light, and we still have a lot of snow outside! I guess it’s my own fault for moving to Alaska–what was I thinking?!?!
haha i love her nose all pressed up by the lens!
Yummy smoothie combo! I had no bananas today so I had to roll with blueberries in my smoothie! Love the sadie pics! so cute, she loves her PB like her mommy!
I totally understand your love for peanut butter. I especially love peanut butter protein shakes and have to limit myself to two a day. Your blog is delightful.
that smoooooothie LOOKS SO SMOOTH And silky! … EEEK! you wouldnt wnt to make that arm mistake for sure!
For some reason, my pups don’t like peanut butter! I think they’re crazy! 😉
Awwww….look at the doggie schnozzzzzzzz. What a cutie! I have blender envy!
That smoothie looks soooo lucious!
My dog goes insane when we give him PB. Not for the taste, but cause it sticks on his tongue for 20 minutes. He can’t stand it! haha
awwww haha she looks so cute! i love her pink nose 😀
Love the pictures in this post! Sadie always makes me smile! I have a vizsa too–his name is Buddy 🙂 he’s almost five and a half years old but still acts like a puppy most of the time. Those vizslas are so active!
This smoothie sounds awesome! My chocolate lab loves to lick the peanut butter off the spoon any time the opportunity arises 🙂
Over her lifetime our dog had to take a lot of pills for various ailments. We gave them to her in PB on a spoon:)
I LOVE my vitamix. BEST purchase .EVER.
My fave protein mix setups right now are:
Chocolate, Peanut butter, Banana and Instant espresso powder. That coffee flavor is sooo tasty in there.
For my Vanilla protein powder i am loving Mango and blueberry. Yum!
Btw- I love your blog, but Sadie is the star of the show! 😉