“Pump up the jam, pump it up Pump it up yo pump it!” My morning was pumpin’ in two different ways… Pump One: BodyPump I think taking Friday off from strength training made me feel extra powerful as I tackled my typical Monday morning BodyPump class. It felt good to push my muscles and feel…
This Isn't the Sahara
It’s still hotter than ever in Orlando, but fortunately the thick, sticky air held off a bit this morning. Sadie and I were able to pound out five miles without feeling too overheated, though judging by my sweat-soaked sports bra, you’d think we went running in the Sahara. Needless to say, a hot breakfast simply…
Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
I am so happy that pumpkin found its way back into my life. During my BodyPump class this morning, I was daydreaming about a pumpkin-filled breakfast. At first I figured I would make pumpkin protein pancakes, but after taking Sadie on a 40 minute walk in the sweltering heat (record high temps in Florida this…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
Sometimes a random experiment just works. Throughout my workout this morning (BodyPump + 25 minutes on the elliptical), I was daydreaming about a creamy, cold smoothie for breakfast. After leaving the gym and taking a quick shower, I headed downstairs to the kitchen to get crackin’. I opened the freezer and *gasp* no frozen bananas…
Working Out: Solo or No?
Another Protein Pancake Success
I love protein pancakes and have enjoyed several different variations of the protein-packed breakfast cakes, which I have featured on this blog: Chocolate protein pancakes Pumpkin protein pancakes Today’s breakfast was very similar to the chocolate protein pancakes I’ve made before, but I changed the recipe up a bit, and thankfully it worked! Today my…