Catching up from the weekend?

• It’s A Doozy Circuit Workout + FFF Features (Including Baby B Video!)
• Self-Love Reflections: Jealousy
• Workout Skort Giveaway (Last Day to Enter!!)

I don’t know why, but the past few weekends have been very chill. Typically our weekends zoom by with so much to do. I like having a full plate of fun activities, but I admit it has felt nice to have some low-key time recently. This weekend was perfect for it, too! Our forecast looked like this basically the entire weekend…

Cloudy. Rainy. Chilly. Dreary. We did just what that type of weather entails.

On Saturday, after my intense workout, we spent the day visiting my parents. It included lots of snuggles on the couch while my mom continues to get adjusted to her new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis. I don’t like seeing her not feel well. I think a couple cuties helped cheer her up, though.

Saturday night we all hit the hay early. At 9 pm I wanted bed. Then, we all slept until about 8:30 (well, besides the 3am feeding). Not quite sure how that happened, but I’ll take it. You would think with the extra sleep we would set out for a productive morning.

I fueled properly with 1/3 cup oats, 1/2 container Peach Chobani, a dollop of melted peanut butter, and an apple chicken sausage. Then, proceeded to plop on the couch.

Watching Beauty & The Beast cuddled up on the couch together felt like a better idea than anything deemed “productive”. I have to say – nothing compares to the Disney classics. I now want a marathon Disney day with Aladdin, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Bambi, and Dumbo.

I did finally manage to peel myself out of my PJs for lunch.

I had an english muffin with peanut butter and banana. Something about icky weather makes me crave simple, breakfast food so I went with it. Plus, it makes for a good pre-run meal if I give it enough time to digest fully. I had to run on the treadmill because I didn’t feel like braving the chill or chance of rain. I did some intervals to keep the boredom from setting in.

Minutes	Speed
0-5	6.0
5-10	6.5
10-15	7.0
15-20	6.0
20-25	6.5
25-30	7.0
30-35	6.0
35-40	6.5
40-45	7.0

In the end, I covered 4.86 miles in my 45 minutes for an average pace of 9:15.

After that I came home craving MORE breakfast food! If I want breakfast three times a day and then a big stir-fry for dinner, so be it.

This time I went for a small bowl of cheerios with strawberries, almonds, & almond milk and a repeat of that tasty egg scramble on the side. I foresee a new obsession with these combos. Quite satisfying.

To end out my weekend, I deemed the run worthy productivity and then curled up with my kiddos again. This time, with some books. I think that’s the best productivity out there anyways. ;) 

Questions of the Day –

• What is your favorite classic Disney movie?
• What things do you crave on cloudy, chilly, rainy days?

I got my workout groove on this morning. You know how some workouts leave you with the biggest endorphin rush and make you want to fist pump your way out of the gym? I do. And I had to refrain from the fist pumping as I left the gym today.  I switched things up a little bit by splitting up my full body weights with some action on various cardio equipment. Hold onto your hats, friends! This workout is a doozy!

Elliptical – 10 mins

Minutes	Level	Speed	RPE
0-5	5	60	5
5-10	8	60	7

Weights – Superset 1

Stationary Lunge	Legs	3x15 per leg
Narrow Pulldown	Back	3x10

Cross Trainer – 15 mins

Minutes	Incline/Resistance	Speed	RPE
0-3	7/7	moderate	6
3-5	10/7	quick	8
5-6	10/10	push it!	9.5
6-9	7/7	moderate	6
9-11	10/7	quick	8
11-12	10/10	push it!	9.5
12-15	7/7	quick	7

Weights – Superset 2

Step Ups	Legs	3x15 per leg
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press	Chest	3x8

Stepmill – 10 mins

Minutes	Level	Speed	RPE
0-10	6	60-70 steps/min	8

Weights – Superset 3

Rear Delt Raise	Shoulders	3x15
Cable Triceps Pushdown	Triceps	3x15

Treadmill Cooldown – 5 min

Minutes	Incline	Speed	RPE
0-5	1.0 %	3.5	4

It looks like a lot, but in total it was 40 minutes of cardio with about 25 minutes of weights. The variety and constant movement take it up a notch, though. It sure kicked my butt. I always love adding variety to my workouts and this mix did a great job. Loved it!!

Obviously, I needed to refuel after that workout. So, I turned to what I consider one of the best post-workout treats. A Green Monster. So healthy, refreshing, and YUM!

This mix included a frozen banana, frozen strawberries, spinach, and almond milk. I also had some whole wheat pancake action on the side.

Peter started making some just as I left for the gym and I was set on having some post-workout. I couldn’t decide on toppings so I had a variety, just like my workout. One with peanut butter. One with cranberry apple butter. One with traditional maple syrup.

Slurp. Chow. Satisfied Tina.

Now that the belly is full, I can bring you the FFF Features of the week. Happy Saturday!

Featured Workout: Look Up. Give that one a whirl. If you’re brave enough. 😉

Featured Moment: Hanging with True Friends

Kiddo birthday parties are fun. And if it includes cake, I’m happy!

Featured Meal: Random Lunch

Loved the variety and flavor combos in this mix from yesterday. Also, you can check out other great recipes from the week in my recipe round up post.

Featured Quote:

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.

Featured Cuteness: Video!!! Baby B’s Coos and Smiles

Don’t you love my “mommy voice”? LOL

Featured Reading: THREE great posts because I couldn’t choose!

Andrea @ Can You Stay For Dinner – Emotional Hunger

Wow. Wow! Anyone who has ever turned to food for comfort needs to read this beautiful, reflective post. So wonderfully written…just like everything Andrea writes.

Heather @ Then Heather Said – Feeling Less Than Beautiful

A fabulous post on overcoming those days when you don’t feel quite your best. Loved it!

Jess @ How Sweet It Is – Triple Layer Cookies & Cream Crunch Bars

Just because I want you to make these and bring them to me stat. I think I will happily go to heaven upon tasting such a decadent delight. Jess has outdone herself with this one!

And don’t forget to enter the workout skort giveaway!!!

Question of the Day – What was your best workout this week?