Good afternoon!
My Saturday is flyin’ by! Ryan and I awoke at a decent hour and headed to the gym for a sweaty workout to start our day off on the right foot.
Do you like my new kicks!? My friends at Reebok sent me their new RealFlex Scream 2.0 sneakers as part of our partnership and the minute I opened them, I thought the neon green and purple pattern was a lot of fun. I wore them all last weekend on several miles of beach walks with my mom and sister in Sanibel and the flexible soles on the shoes were perfect for the circuit workout I did at the gym this morning. They felt light on my feet, but supportive, and allowed me to jump around without any issues.
I also had a chance to test out their new PWR Wide Strap Long Bra Top and PWR Woven Shorts.
(Oh heeey super sleepy-looking Julie.)
I instantly liked the fit of the top since it was extra long and adequately covered my abnormally long torso with no trouble. The material is soft and comfortable and kept the sweat off my body during my workout.
The shorts had a wide waistband that didn’t dig into my sides and the material eliminated any issue of “swamp ass” since it wicked the sweat away, even on a hot post-breakfast hike with Ryan and Sadie!
My workout at the gym incorporated strength moves and bursts of cardio and loosely resembled my 1,000 Rep Workout.
You better believe that I worked up an appetite and was more than ready to dig into pancakes for breakfast once we got home.
I made the pancakes with whole wheat flour, almond butter, an egg, milk and a bit of honey.
Plus syrup on top for a little sweetness!
After breakfast, Ryan, Sadie and I headed to some nearby trails for a 60-minute hike.
We didn’t see any alligators in the springs today, but we did see a bunch of turtles that caught Sadie’s attention.
Now it’s time to head out for the day! I’m also hoping to watch an episode of Downton Abbey at some point. It calls to me, I tell ya!
I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
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Love that tank! Any chance you have the measurements of the ingredients for those pancakes? (Maybe you’ve posted them before??) I’ve been on a real pancake kick recently, and am craving some “real” pancakes–something closer to Bisquick and less egg white/Greek yogurt style 🙂
i didn’t measure, but if i had to guess, i’d say it was close to 1 c. wheat flour, 1 egg, 1/4 cup almond butter, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 c. milk, 1 tbsp. honey. 🙂
Yum, what is a weekend without pancakes?!
I do have a question though, it seems lately you’ve been really promoting apparel and/or food products. Do these companies reimburse you with products or pay you for doing so?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
hi liz! for the most part, i am not paid, but companies do send me stuff to review without compensation from time to time that makes it on the blog. all of the opinions are my honest opinion and i only accept items that i think might interest blog readers and fit in my blogging niche. for the fab post from friday, for example, i was paid, as noted by the disclaimer at the bottom of the post that said it was sponsored. you can read more about how i work with companies in this post: https://www.pbfingers.com/2011/08/09/blog-talk-tuesdays-part-iii/
Awesome thanks ! I’ve definitely been interested in some of the products (I even look up those shoes yesterday haha!) I was just curious how it all worked 🙂
I love your workout top! The blue is beautiful!
I love the sneakers! Hope we can get them in Ireland soon!
Love the shoes and outfit! I love longer tanks!
Those pancakes look good – I’m going to try adding pb to my pancakes 🙂
I am on a get healthy journey of my own and I love your blog, I find it inspiring! I’m catching up on Downton Abbey today as well! Have a great weekend!
I love the blue color of that shirt! Cute.
Your pancakes look perfect this morning:) I love the addition of almond butter. Always makes it just a tad bit more amazing.
Have you tried the Realflex Scream for running? Or do you own a pair of the Realflex Speed? Trying to decide between the two!
i am a mizuno wave rider girl through and through when it comes to running. i’ve run in the realflex screams for short distances though and thought they were great. for longer distances, i’d recommend getting fitted for a running shoe at a specialized store where someone watches you run and can recommend a good shoe for your stride.
Oh ye definitely I have my Brooks as my main shoe but I’m loving running in nike frees at the moment! 🙂 Just thought these might be a good alternative as well!
I’m so jealous that your running shoes are met with grass and not the six inches of snow we awoke to today! I guess the hamster wheel of the treadmill will have to do for today. 🙂
I’m loving all the new Reebok sneakers. They are coming out with some super cute colors for spring.
I saw those shoes on the Reebok website last week and wanted them so bad. They’re so pretty! Would you say they’re good for running?
i am pretty dedicated to mizuno wave riders when it comes to running and typically recommend that people go to a store that specializes in fitting people for running shoes to find the perfect pair. i’m really picky, but i think that quality running shoes make a big difference, so i highly recommend having someone watch you run to help you determine the right shoe for you. i tend to shy away from recommending specific shoes to people for running since everyone is different.
Love the shoes!!! I wish I had more Downton Abbey to watch!
I love the color combo of the shorts and the shirt! So cute!
That trail looks awesome!
Cute shoes!
What a great place to hike! Wish it was that warm here.
I love your new shoes! It looks like you guys had a fun time!
Love the new reebok gear but then again I always love their stuff!!
I LOVE that you used the term ‘swamp ass.’ Hahaha!
Oh my goodness I would be so paranoid about alligators!! I like that tank top a lot!
Those shoes are so cute! looks like you’re having a great day! happy weekend 🙂
Loving the mix up!! And that long tank is adorable.
That is such a cute workout outfit! I absolutely love wearing bright sneakers, they just make me smile!
I’ve been debating on getting those shoes since they came out, they’re super cute! Do they run true to size?
yes!
I love those shoes! And of course, appreciate any post in which Sadie makes an appearance 🙂
Those pancakes look delicious. What kind if syrup do you usually use?
i’m not sure what the brand is, but i use pure maple syrup – it comes in a container that looks like a maple leaf.
I love that you said “swamp ass” and didn’t make any comment about it.
a little jealous you can hike right now. we just got 5 MORE inches of snow.
cute workout gear for sure. i’ve never tried reebok shoes but those make me want to. how to you watch downton abbey? i watched the first season on netflix but am at a loss after that.
happy saturday:)
if you have amazon prime, you can watch the first 2 seasons for free!
I am new to the healthy lifestyle. I have lost 20 pounds and want to lose 30 more to have a healthy BMI (woohoo!!). And just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog. I like the recipes, the workouts and the clothing…I like it all! Thanks for all the great info and inspiration. Oh ya, I like the book suggestions as well. Thanks again! 🙂
congratulations to you, melissa!
Love that top! I always have such a hard time finding workout shirts (well, any shirts really) that are comfortably long enough for my torso.
Loved the usage of “swamp ass”! I work a physically demanding job in a heavy dark uniform in an uncomfortably warm area with a bunch of men! We are usually sweating by 6am! So by late afternoon “swamp ass” is definitely an issue! any way this past week I said to one of the guys I could not wait to go home because I was tired of the “swamp ass” feeling! He looked at me like I was crazy!!!
downton abbey is the greatest show!! It seriously calls to me too–love those shoes & the bright colors :] sooo cute.
I love that workout outfit! I’m so jealous of your good weather and sunshine! We’re still in the middle of winter here!
I bought those shoes in pink/white last month! I was super nervous to invest in a new pair of sneaks because I hate spending a lot of money only to find they are not comfy to run in. They are great though! Really lightweight, & no blisters (so far). I’ve only used them on the treadmill so far to start training for my first half-marathon, but, I’m really pleased with my purchase 🙂
I’ve seen so many bloggers all wearing the same gear lately (Old Navy active, Reebok). It looks like really cute stuff.
Really love that tank top!
You should try watching Call the Midwife. It’s just as engrossing and it’s as popular as Downton Abbey in the UK.
Can you do me a big favour and come over to make me those pancakes? They look so tasty! 😉
Oh hang on!! Your shoes are SUPER cute! I’m hoping to buy new running shoes today or tomorrow and would love a purple pair!
The gear is very nice ! // Only two pancakes after a “1000 rep workout” and before a hike… you have a little appetite 🙂
LOVE those sneakers! Ever since I saw them over at Courtney’s blog the other day I have been slightly obsessed. Your Reebok outfit is super cute, too. I totally love the combination of turquoise and red. It is so bright and cheery!
Happy Sunday! 🙂
Okay, definitely intrigued about the Reebok gear – especially with shorts that don’t cut into the sides because those always drive me crazy! Love the shoes too!
Love those shoes! I’ll have to look into those when I need a new pair of workout kicks!
Cute sneaks! How did you get involved with Reebok?
Your use of the term “swamp ass” snuck up on me and made me laugh and laugh…I really needed that today. Thanks! I also really liked the gear.
LOVE the sneakers and top!
Watch out for the latest Downton season finale….it’s a tear jerker!!!
Just bought some of these tanks. Thanks for sharing your review!