Sunday Runday & Scramble

Happy Sunday Runday! And Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

It was a beautiful morning for a run, so I got up and headed to The Point!

 

Such a nice spot to get my stretch on! I worked my way down the stairs and got some strides down on the beach as I headed back home!

I got in just under 5 miles ( I was aiming for 5, but I guess I turned around a little too early!)

After I made a yummy veggie scramble for me and the man:

Today's was filled with LOTS of left over broccoli from this week! I also added starburst cherry tomatoes and some Lite Sharp White Cheddar cheese from Trader Joes! I used two full eggs and then the rest was just egg whites. 

I of course added a little Tapatio for some punch!

Hope you can get out there and enjoy this day! 

Sunday Runday: Classic Car Show!

Hope you had a happy Sunday Runday! This past week housed national run day and national donut day! Kind of ironic I thought...

Anyway, I did not run on national run day since I taught a Circuit Training class instead, but still lots of cardio! 

This weekend was the Classic Car Show in the Capitola Village. It definitely provided some great scenery on my Sunday run!

We've been having some light drizzles in the mornings so I wore a hat to stay dry. The air actually felt great on my run and kept me nice and cool! 

Here's my classic car pick: 

Yes please! 

After the run I made a batch of my oatmeal protein powder blueberry pancakes :)

Did you run this week!?

Spinach and Kale Raviolis!

We had an Italian inspired dinner last night! 

Spinach and Kale Raviolis, with chopped tomatoes and artichoke hearts in garlic and basil tomato sauce:

This was super easy to make! I found these raviolis pre made:

They had kale, spinach and cheese inside, and the dough was also made out of spinach.

While they were cooking I sautéed some cherry tomatoes with artichoke hearts:

Once those were cooking up I added some garlic and basil tomato sauce to the pan to bring it all together:

And that's all it takes to make a quick, filling, and veggie filled meal!

Don't forget the Parmesan!

What do you make for Italian night?!

Sunday Runday: Ocean View Bike Path Run!

Happy Sunday Runday! Hope you can find time to get out there today! 

I set out to do a light run today since I've had some big workouts this week. So, I took a little different route and ended up on a bike path overlooking the ocean!

The great views  lured me over and then I stumbled on some awesome bike jumps!

I was stoked to do a little "par-core" running and mix things up! No one was around so I used the bike jumps to work on some speed and balance. I felt like I was on American Ninja Warrior! 

I didn't do any jumping to save my knees, but it was cool running back and forth quickly and testing my agility! 

Well, and the view didn't suck...

Once I was home I made up a quick breakfast:

1/2 Whole Wheat English Muffin

1 cooked egg

1 slice 2% Provolone Cheese

1/2 local bacon avocado ( given to me yesterday by a friend of mine who grows them on her vineyard!)

 It was super yummy post run food and filled me up! 

Avocados are great because they provide healthy fats, which fill us up, and take longer to digest, so we stay full and satisfied longer!

I had never had a "bacon" avocado either! Hass is usually the brand available in stores, so I was eager to see how these were. The skin is much thinner and smoother, but they taste great! Theres nothing like local produce :)

Have you ever had a "bacon" avocado?

What other types have you tried?

Fit Friday: Simple Backyard Workout!

Happy Fit Friday all! Here's a simple full-body workout that can be done anywhere! 

In the spirit of summer I did it as a back yard workout! 

Only equipment necessary: lawn chair (optional)

This workout will be done in sets of 20, but first warm up with 100 Jumping Jacks:

Then go right into...

 Incline Push-ups:

Keep the hips, back, head and neck straight. Can also be done without the chair!

Tricep Dips:

For more intesity, keep your legs staright out in front (bend knees for modification).

Mountain Climbers:

Keep shoulders above the wrists and keep your back flat!

Full Sit-ups:

Alternating Lunges:

Be sure to keep knees behind the toes! To increase intensity, do jumping lunges for the last 5!

Body Weight Squats:

Pushing hips back and weight through the heels.

To intensify, add a jump squat to the last 5:

Lastly, end with 10 Burpees:

A push up can be added or omitted depending on what level of intensity you are going for with your burpee. 

Then, REST! Hydrate, and repeat 2 - 3 times!

These are all great body weight exercises that can be done anywhere and are guaranteed to get the blood pumping!

All you really need is about 20/30 minutes to get through this work out, and feel great all day!

Fridge Clean Out & Odwalla Bar Review

As the week comes near to a close, I usually try to empty out the fridge and use as many veggies as possible so they don't go bad!

This week I used up some carrots, half a green bell pepper, and some sugar snap peas for a delsih single skillet meal:

I cooked them up with my favorite Parmesan and basil chicken meat balls, sprinkled a little Italian seasoning, and bam! Super quick, healthy lunch! 

This mix of veggies is nice and refreshing on a day like today, and I love sugar snap peas because they bring a little sweetness and crunch to the dish!

What a great way to get in those veggies too :)

This week I also tried a bar by odwalla:

These were on sale for a buck! So I bought a few to keep in my purse for those on-the-go hunger strikes! 

The Blueberry Swirl was only 200 calories, is made with real fruit and oats! It tasted just like yummy oatmeal with blueberries! They are relatively small, but it got the job done when I was in a pinch after my Monday morning Circuit Training class!

I will report back on other flavors :)

Have you tried any new bars recently?

Post Work Out Munch Go To's!

Lately I have been trying to be really on it when it comes to having something to eat after a workout!

Sometimes it is hard to plan ahead, but this is what I've been getting into lately:

A hard boiled egg with strawberries (or some other kind of fruit). These are easy to pack ahead of time and help to satisfy that post workout hunger! The eggs provide lots of essential nutrients along with protein to help your body rebuild muscle. The fruits also contain great nutrients along with simple carbs to help refuel!

My other go-to is a smoothie with protein powder! On days that I didn't prep anything I like to go to Whole Foods and order a fruit smoothie with added whey protein. The "tropical twister" is my favorite right now! It's packed with lots of fruit and coconut milk, then with the added protein powder it literally tastes like a milk shake! I love it! It's also perfect on these warmer mornings!

What is your favorite post workout meal!?