I began my workout with 20 minutes on the elliptical before hopping off and tackling a total body circuit workout that looked like this:
I really, really liked this workout. I jumped from exercise to exercise with minimal rest which made the circuit fly by and had me sweatin’!
Here are a few links to demos of some of the exercises:
- Step Ups with Bicep Curl
- Plank Glute Kickback
- Bridges
- Bent Over Dumbbell Row
- Chest Press on Exercise Ball
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning came in the form of Joelle’s Paleo oatmeal.
Once again I added an extra egg white to the recipe and used a whole banana.
I also used chia seeds instead of flax seeds, which changed the texture a bit, and not necessarily for the better. I ran out of ground flaxseeds yesterday, so I subbed the chia seeds this morning and they were only okay. I definitely prefer the flaxseeds.
As if those changes to her recipe weren’t enough, I also added some steel cut oats which increased the cooking time, but tasted great. I loved the addition!
And you can’t forget that morning cup o’ coffee!
Question of the Morning
- What is the best thing you’ve had for breakfast so far this month?
My answer is an easy one: Malasadas!!! We got them one morning when we were in Oahu and I was in heaven.
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My best breakfast was actually a breakfast for dinner. Poached eggs, creamed spinach and whole wheat English muffins. ‘Nuff said.
i wish i could master the art of homemade poached eggs!
Me too!!
Pumpkin pancakes!
I made a version of your greek yogurt pancakes and they were delicious!
Coconut flour pancakes topped with figs, stewed cinnamon pears, almond butter and toasted flaked almonds!!! Without a shadow of a doubt wins hands down! I’ve been loving chia seed puddings too though! 🙂
Great circuit workout!
Wow! That sounds incredible! Do you make stewed cinnamon pears yourself?
I’m not sure what cinnamon pears are to you guys in the US but I just peel and dice them, a little bit of maple syrup, cinnamon and stew them for about 10 minutes…
I just ate a banana pumpkin muffin that was pretty darn good but now you have me craving a cinnamon sugar malasada from the Malasada Lady on Kauai!
I found some FABULOUS new gluten-free cereals that I love (Gorilla Crunch anyone?! Yum!!) and I’ve probably had one of Tina’s two-ingredient pancakes at breakfast every day this month (at least! Seriously, so yummy!! People should check them out over at Carrots ‘n Cake!). But I’ve been trying some of your egg recipes, Julie, and loving them too!
Jeez. I just REALLY love breakfast … best part of my day! 🙂
Overnight apple cinnamon oats, topped with peanut butter!!
A pumpkin bagel with pumpkin cream cheese washed down with pumpkin coffee! Not like I’m obsessed with pumpkin or anything 😉
I made myself some quinoa pancakes and they were delicious! Just quinoa and egg white to hold them together…plus some other stuff for flavoring.
Breakfast is my favorite part of the day…I could never pick just one. 😉
Overnight oats with chocolate protein powder & coconut essence!
Looks like an awesome circuit workout! I can’t wait to try it out. The best thing I’ve had all month for breakfast is a bowl of hot pumpkin “custard oats” (stovetop oats with an egg whisked in) topped with almond butter. I missed hot oatmeal this summer… It’s tasting soooo good to me these days!
Eggs. Always has been. Always will be. My favorite =)
I’ve been keeping to my usual oatmeal or english muffin breakfast, but I also threw in some whole grain blueberry waffles topped with peanut butter, banana and apple butter – AMAZING!
Thanks Julie for sharing your workouts! I love reading your blog!
thank YOU for reading!
Best breakfast – thick, protein packed pumpkin oatmeal. I never get tired of it. 🙂
Great circuit workout!! Thanks for sharing!!
I just discovered Apple Cinnamon Chobani.. I have it with maple pecan granola and I LOVE it!!!
Real Belgian waffles from Belgium!
ooooh! i’m intrigued! 😀
I made a delcious fritatta! Yum. i love breakfast!
Great workout!
I’ve been loving steel cut oats in the slow cooker. My favourite flavour combos have been apples & cinnamon and a zucchini bread concoction that I created 🙂
I made some buttermilk pancakes and top them with some Cinnamon Raisin peanut butter-delicious!
Cereal Mess!! — aka vanilla or plain greek yogurt with a couple dollops of pb on top of a bed of bananas and strawberries all topped off with my favorite kashi go lean cereal. And, you said it best, served along a steaming cup of coffee, of course!
When I went to NYC this past weekend, I had a delicious veggie frittata for brunch with a side of fruit–so, so good!
I had a strawberry banana protein smoothie sprinkled with a few chocolate chips and vanilla almond granola. HEAVEN!
I like that question 🙂 the best thing I’ve had for breakfast this month.. Hmm.. Was when my brother made buttermilk pancakes and eggs for the whole family. He topped them with fresh raspberries + maple agave syrup. SOOO good!
Hi Julie! Love your blog! I have a question about your current diet. I have noticed a trend in your breakfasts mostly that incorporate less and less carbohydrates. Are you doing the paleo diet? If so, is it beneficial for you?
I’m typically boring and have been having just yogurt for breakfast, but today I had buckwheat 😀 It’s getting cold here so I figured it was time
I love the looks of this workout. I’m going to give it a try today. I’m totally ready for Fall, so my go to breakfast this month has been my Paleo Pumpkin Banana Pancakes. They are delicious! You can check the recipe out here http://www.hungryhealthygirl.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6032250
this is why your blog is one of my favorites – the seemingly never ending supply of new circuit workouts! those are my favorite kind of workout and always having one to do thanks to you is freaking awesome.
i think the best breakfast i’ve had this month was brunch at one of my favorite local cafes – egg, cheese, avocado, and tomato sandwich on toasted country multigrain bread with a side of (super fresh!) fruit salad.
That workout looks great! I am in need of a new total body workout and love all the simple moves.
Sadly, I don’t think I have had any breakfast meals that just stand out this month. I need to work on that!!
I love your workouts! I did the super sweaty one this morning and will save this one for Friday!! Thanks for keeping me from having to think too much about it!!
Two egg whites with mango salsa (all natural) over a toasted whole grain waffle (70 calories!) best breakfast everrr
I’m trying to use more spices in my breakfast! Nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin pie and apple pie spices added to my oatmeal (not all at once!) with vanilla protein powder are great to warm me up on these cooler mornings! plus coffee, of course.
I’ve been staying at my brother’s apartment all week to watch their dog so I’ve been raiding their fridge. The best thing I’ve made is 2 over easy eggs on top of peas and corn with cheese mixed in! Omg so good!
I just tried the paleo oatmeal recipe this weekend and loved it. The texture and taste reminded me a lot of cream of wheat (but much healthier, I’m sure). I also added some sliced banana and walnuts. Delicious. Thanks for the link to the recipe!
PB Choc Chip Overnight Oats (no yogurt, used steel cut oats). Holy YUM!
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I stuck some roasted red pepper hummus in my breakfast wrap this morning … along with some eggs + sliced turkey breast. I think that was the winner for the month!
Pumpkin Pancakes with a apple peanut butter maple syrup. To. Die. For. I’m also really loving my chocolate oatmeal lately. Your workout this morning looks awesome. I’m going to have to give it a try this week!
I just found out that my digestive issues are not due to a lactose intolerance so I am back to having yogurt! Which is amazingggggggg! 🙂
I love the workouts you post!
My favorite breakfast was probably my breakfast tortilla this morning – 2 fried eggs with hot sauce, spinach, ham, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
How do you have time for breakfast every morning? I mean I eat breakfast every morning but you have really good meals, and have time to workout!
Best breakfast: my 40-gram simple protein pancakes! SO delicious topped with AB & a bit of jam. YUMM!
That workout looks like a fun circuit!
love when you post circuit workouts!
I love quick and effective circuit workouts. I also usually begin with some cardio, 15 minutes on the stair master. Thanks for posting this circuit I’ll definitely be trying out this week 🙂 Also what flavor coffee is that? Any good recommendations I need to spice up my morning cup of joe!
“Peach cobbler” oatmeal has been my flavor of the month!
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
3/4 cup milk + an extra splash or two to cool it off after cooking
1/2 – 1 whole peach, skinned and diced
1 tsp sugar or honey (optional–peaches are so sweet as it is!)
1/2 – 1 tbsp ground flax
a few dashes of cinnamon
1 or 2 dashes vanilla extract
Combine ingredients and microwave 2 minutes. Add extra milk to reach desired consistency and/or cool off the oats. Stir and enjoy!
I make these overnight-style, too! Combine and cover, chill overnight, microwave for a super quick, hot, and hearty breakfast!
Cinnamon french toast and pumpkin spice oatmeal! 😀 When you mix oats with oat bran, that makes a crazy fluffy combo!
Eggs with sauted kale and a slice of white cheddar weight watchers cheese. Yummy.
Question–Do you really just do 20 min. of cardio a day? It looks like you really put your focus into weight training. I am interetested because I think you look fabulous and I am spending so much time with my morning workout and am afraid to shorten my routine. I sometimes do ‘2 a days.’ Thanks!
This morning I had sliced bananas in my cereal, and each little piece had the consistency of a marshmallow and even tasted like one. It was the best bowl of cereal I’ve ever had. 🙂
Workout question…when you say “squat with lateral raise” do you mean a shoulder lateral raise? Or do you mean to laterally raise your legs alternately when you come out of the squat (to work the glutes)?
Can’t wait to try this one Julie! I’ve been doing a lot of your cardio circuits lately and they’ve been awesome so far! THANKS 🙂