When the alarm went off this morning, I rolled over and told Ryan I was going to sleep in. Ryan continued to get ready for the gym and as I curled up into a ball under the sheets, I began to feel more and more awake.
I told myself to go back to sleep, but then I thought about how I’d feel once I returned home from the gym. Just the thought of that post-workout high got me out of bed.
Today’s workout began with a 20 minute incline walking warm up followed by a strength training session that focused on my legs.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning started with a hot cup of coffee…
And ended with a cold smoothie!
In this smoothie:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 spoonful almond butter
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- Enough almond milk to get everything moving
Now I’m freezing and think it may be time for a hot mug of tea to warm be back up before work.
Question of the Morning
I’m planning to share my latest workout playlist with you guys soon, so I ask you…
- What song are you loving on your workout playlist lately?
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I have been listening to a lot of Lady Gaga’s new album, ARTPOP. They are so up beat and energetic!
When I do yoga, I listen to Lorde’s CD start to finish. Such a beautiful voice, so much fun!
I have a question about your smoothies you make – do you think it’s possible to put too much banana in a smoothie? Based off carbs and sugars in the bananas? A lot of times my smoothies only have bananas and almond milk, but I put two whole frozen bananas in. Thoughts? I’d really appreciate any of your ideas!
Thank you! Have a happy Wednesday 🙂
Kudos to you for getting up despite being tired! I hope that workout gave you some awesome endorphins!
My favorite workout song right now would have to be “Move” by Little Mix. Not only is the beat pumpin’, but the lyrics seem somewhat appropriate for a workout!
Charlie XCX – SuperLove
Ra Ra Riot – Dance With Me
Check them out – you won’t be disappointed! Great beat. 🙂
Opps, that’s Charli, no “e” 🙂
I have been loving Timber! It’s my jam, especially when I’m in the car and break out in a dance, hahah. I always think of how great I’ll feel after which is usually enough to get me up and going. Or I think how I won’t have time later so it’s this or none, which usually guilts me into working out, ha.
Timber is on my playlist, too! Love it!
I love Timber too, and I am usually not a huge fan of Ke$ha.
P.S. I love the new blog design!
Goodness Gracious by Ellie Goulding! And Timeflies new song All The Way! Listen. You won’t regret it.
Just added these to my playlist too! Hehe thanks for the recs!
I’ve been loving “All the Way!” Thanks for the recommendation!
You Make Me- Avicii , but all of these really:
http://www.healthyregardshayley.com/music-to-make-it-a-spin-class-playlist/
I also thought about skipping my workout today, but here goes!
Burn by Ellie Goulding and Pompeii by Bastille always get me in the mood to move! I love them!
Timber is on my Barre Class playlist and I love Happy by Pharrell Williams. It is a positive song!
I can’t stop listening to Rudimental – free featuring Emeli Sande!
I really have fun with the Punk goes Pop/Classic Rock…it’s all my favorite pop or classic rock songs redone but punk rock artists and it’s just, well, fun!
i’m a big fan of pentatonix — upbeat a capella!!!
Wake Me Up by Avicii – love this one so much it’s my alarm song to wake me up and get me motivated to work out! Also a big fan of Roar, I usually listen to that when I’m cooling down/stretching after to enhance that post-workout high 🙂
The thought of post-workout is what gets me out of bed Monday through Friday haha. It’s such a great feeling! ….though, so is my bed so it can be a little difficult sometimes. And I agree that a hot cup of tea or coffee is needed after a cold smoothie!
Is it weird that lately I have been running to that say Say Something, it’s so slow and sad but I love it for some reason
My two faves on my workout playlist lately have been Katy Perry “Dark Horse” and Zedd ft. Hayley Williams “Stay the night” 🙂
“I told myself to go back to sleep, but then I thought about how I’d feel once I returned home from the gym. Just the thought of that post-workout high got me out of bed.” Seriously me every. morning.
I’m looking forward to seeing your playlist! My iPod needs a re-vamp. Last year I ran the Chicago Marathon, and created a playlist in the beginning of the season and listened to it throughout all my months of training. (I loved that the soundtrack during the race helped to simulate my training runs!) I’m hoping to get all new songs for this year’s season of running!
And props to you for getting up this morning…I ALSO rolled back over instead of going to the gym! 🙂 Sometimes you just need some extra shut-eye!
I get out of bed for the same reason! I just tell myself ” all you have to do is get there”
Song: Applause
“Hold on” by Colbie Caillat
“Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo
“Love Don’t Die” by The Fray
“Happy” by Pharrell
“Dark Horse” by Katy Perry
“We Can’t Stop” by Miley
All of these really helped me PR in my 3rd half marathon this weekend!!
Looking forward to checking out your current workout playlist! I need to put one together for my longer runs!
Last Chance by Kaskade is great – I just discovered it yesterday!
I think a smoothie and a cup of coffee is the PERFECT combination! 🙂
I love Katy Perry’s, Roar! & I’ve been jamming out to One Direction – I can’t help myself, I love the poppy boy bands!
That happens to me all the time! Whenever my boyfriend is up before me, it makes it so much easier to get out of bed.
I had a smoothie this morning as well even though it is below 0 here! And yes, I sipped my hot coffee right alongside it too! 🙂
Any song by Timeflies…their new song ‘All the Way’ is the perfect tempo for a run!
Since becoming pregnant and moving to a new home, I haven’t kept up on running, but just yesterday “Rock Steady” by the Whispers came on my ipod and the impluse to get up from my desk and go for a run was almost overwhelming. That song always gets me going!
A good incline walk is my go-to when I *really* don’t want to workout but have to anyway. Of course, I never regret it once it’s done 🙂
Can’t wait for your playlist! I’ve been getting back into country songs (I go through phases…) and right now my favorite is compass by lady antebellum!
I’ve currently been loving ‘Wake Me Up’ by Avicii and ‘Stay the Night’ by Zedd and Hayley Williams. I normally don’t listen to techno type music but when I need to get pumped up for a workout or run its the only thing that does this trick! And if all else fails I add a little Backstreet Boys, Micharl Jackson and Britney Spears classics to my iPod 🙂
light em um-fall out boy and also black and yellow (wiz khalifa) always do it for me
Timber is IT right now!! I have to force myself not to play it in every single spin class I teach just for my students’ sake!
I’m also really into Blue Jeans- RAC Mix by Lana Del Ray…sooo good!!
I’ve really been liking Dark Horse by Katy Perry, it’s pretty pumping during a run!
I like Fun. I know it’s getting old now, but I still really love listening to it:)
Aren’t dedicated hubbies the best?! I never would have made it to 6 a.m. yoga this morning if my hubs didn’t decide to get out of bed with or without me. Seeing him start his day made me ready to kick it into gear myself!
I used to always have those feelings when I was a swimmer in high school. Waking up a 4 am for practice was soooo difficult, but besides from being obligated to go, I would put on a positive attitude and just get up and go. I always felt so great afterwards despite being super tired when waking up!!!
I’ve been LOVING the Dirtyphonics Shambhala mix – seriously will get you pumped up for an intense workout!
https://soundcloud.com/dirtyphonics/shambhala-mix-2013
Despite the fact that it’s SO cold in my area right now (and we got a ton of snow last night), I still am really enjoying smoothies. They’re just so tasty and so easy to put together in the a.m.
Ok, yesterday you did an insane 50 rep workout of some tiring exercises (I got sore just reading 50 push presses). You also said that your favorite home brew comes from a $2000 coffee machine. Then today you convince yourself to get out of bed because you know how awesome you’d feel when you got home from a great workout. I can honestly say that you are my idol, lol.
Ha, I had a similar experience this morning. Had a smoothie and was immediately glad that I hadn’t had my coffee yet so I had a way to warm up 🙂 They are so good, but hard to do this time of year when it’s so cold outside where I live.
I know it’s kind of an older song but I’m loving Hall of Fame will.i.am. It really motivates me!
I’ve been loving “love me again” by John Newman and “timber” with Kesha and pitbull!
I feel the same way most days but have to say reading your blog keeps me motivated! 🙂 So do these songs:
-I am Woman by Jordin Sparks
-Drunk in Love by Beyonce
-Dark Horse by Katy Perry
Whenever my husband gets up first and I say I’m going to sleep more, I never can! Him getting ready motivates me to get up to start the day.
Thanks for the smoothie recipe- we’ve been lovin protein shakes lately and need some new options, going to try this!
Recently, the song “Faded” by Soul Decision has been one of my go-to songs. Remember that one?! It’s definitely a throwback to school dances! But it always makes me happy and gets me moving!
Haha omg haven’t listened to this in forever! Thank you for reminding of this old school classic!
oh man I remember that song. so fun!
I cannot get enough of Katy Perry’s Dark Horse. Perfect for spinning, weights or intervals thanks to a strong beat. Easy to stay on time!
Beyonce’s new album! I love “flawless”, “mine”, “blow” and “partition”! Great album to workout too! 🙂
“Where the Streets Have No Name” – U2
“‘Till I Collapse” – Eminem & Nate Dogg
“The Edge of Glory” – Lady Gaga
“If I Lose Myself” – One Republic
“Work B**ch” – Britney Spears
“Find Love” – Stepdad (I heard this song on The Mindy Project last night and Shazammed it. I listened to it four times during this morning’s workout!)
I am obsessed with “Something I Need” by OneRepublic. It’s such a great song and I get so excited when the instructor at spin class plays it!
“Maybe You’re Right” by Miley Cyrus works magic during the last few minutes (or the first few minutes) on the treadmill. It totally reminds me why I love working out.
That smoothie sounds delicious! I am hungry as we speak, so that looks appetizing!
A couple songs that I have not been able to get enough of lately while working out or running is “Counting Stars” by One Republic, and “Love Don’t Die” by The Fray! 🙂