I never got a chance to tell you all this afternoon, but I’m happy to announce that I survived my week 2, Day 8, double upper body workout this morning!
(Yes, that is me being totally dramatic.)
I knew that I would “survive,” but I was honesty I little nervous to see how my arms would be feeling after Saturday’s workout. Luckily, I woke up only slightly sore, and knew I would be able to push through. Surprisingly enough, it actually wasn’t as intense as Saturday’s workout (I think it was the lower body recovery workout that killed me before) and I felt motivated enough to add in a little extra cardio.
20 minutes was the max that I wanted to spend on the treadmill, so I put together a quickie routine that looked something like this.
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You’ll notice that the speeds stay the same, but the amount of time recovering in between sprints gets shorter as you go. It was quick, intense, and perfect for when you need to fill up just 20 minutes. As always, just adjust the speeds to suit you (4.5mph is a fast walk for me).
Lunch
I’m actually working again this afternoon, so I had to pack up the lunch to go today.
Last night, I put together a salad made of spring mix, tomatoes, carrots, corn, black beans, and a slab ‘o goat cheese. I also have some pineapple salsa packed up separately to add on top.
To go along with my salad, I have a peach and a Chocolate Chip Cherry Torte Larabar, one of which will probably be my 3:00 snack.
Hopefully I’ll be able to get a little bit of studying done this afternoon, too. I barely had a chance to crack open my book this entire weekend!
Question for the Afternoon:
What are some of your favorite mid-afternoon snacks?
Kathryn @ Flopoodle says
I usually want something sweet in the afternoon, so maybe a granola bar or a piece of dark chocolate. Bananas are also a big favorite because they’re portable and delicious.
Shannon says
Looks like a great workout! :)
Khushboo says
Lately I’ve been having a light lunch like salad and then a bigger afternoon snack like Greek yogurt with cereal & applesauce! I’m loving the change in routine! Other snacks I tend to have inclde Nak’d bars (UK equivalent of Larabars), mix of raisins & almonds, and apple slices with peanut butter–> can you tell i prefer sweet over savory ;)
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Have a great day teaching!
My favorite snack (as of today) would probably be a banana smothered in Sunbutter. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Molly@hungryhungryrunner.com says
Your salad is so colorful! I love it!
Larabars are one of my favorite afternoon snacks as well. I also love veggies and hummus, dry roasted almonds and apples with peanut butter. I usually need a little protein to help me power through to dinner. :)
Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy says
Your lunch looks so good1
My favorite afternoon snack is yogurt with some granola, smoothies, or apples with peanut butter!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
My favorite mid afternoon snacks are apples and peanut butter, dry cereal, or greek yogurt. Today I have a Larabar too:) The peanut butter cookie ones were on clearance for 74 cents! I was in heaven.
Caitlin C. says
Nice choice with the goat cheese! My favorite snacks are fruit + cottage cheese, wheat english muffin + Laughing Cow wedge, pears, and veggie chips + salsa.
Rebecca says
Yummy looking salad. My favorite snacks are energy bars, apples, seaweed snacks and sometimes a small bowl of cereal.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Somehow I missed that post about teaching! hope you’re having a great day in the classroom!
larabars are actually one of my fan snacks, especially dipped in a nut butter of some form :)
Hope says
Your salad looks delicious! :) One of my favorite snacks as of lately has been a Kashi Peanut Bar. It’s so good! :)
Emmarie @ Bananas and Beer says
I just bought my first Larabar the other day. I got the Coconut Cream Pie one, but haven’t tried it yet. The Chocolate Cherry Torte one sounds good too.
Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health says
Ooo I really like that workout!! I do something very similar, except I don’t decrease the recovery time- I’ll have to try that :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
For my afternoon snack, I like a Greek yogurt with some fruit added in. It fills me right up and holds me over ’til dinner.
Ruthie Hart says
thanks for posting all of your treadmill workouts! I am going to try this one (but may have to modify the 9mph…my legs are short!)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
The second half of my morning smoothie! It is usually in the freezer all morning just waiting for me! … I like your afternoon snack though! Looks delightful!
Faith says
smoothies are my newest thing. I used to just make them for breakfast but now they’re a great afternoon snack too.
Heather @ Girlyeverafter says
I love hummus and pita chips for my snack. I have to make sure to divide it out though because I”ll eat it all in one sitting. it’s so good.
Diana says
I’m having one of my favorite afternoon snacks right now – chobani 0% greek yogi, yummm!
One question I have: do you struggle with adjusting the speed during quick intervals like in your above workout? I feel like it takes me almost the entire recovery period for my grubby little fingers to finally push decrease speed enough times to even get to my recovery speed!
Courtney says
I know what you mean about switching the speeds, Diana!
Fortunately, my treadmill here at home has one-push buttons for speeds, so it’s a lot easier for me to switch back and forth than it would be with the up/down buttons.
Rachelle says
For afternoon snacks I have many favorites. I like apple and almond butter, granola with dried fruit and nuts, hummus and mini pita or veggies, frozen berries, smoothies, bananas, almonds and raisins, frozen grapes and on a really hot day watermelon.
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
I love afternoon snacks, probably even more than lunch. My most common go-to is plain Greek yogurt that I dress up with blueberry flaxseed, PB2 powder, almonds and raisins, defrosted frozen strawberries (gets all saucy) or granola. I love how versatile it is and keeps me full for a few hours.
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
I love Fiber One Brownies for a great mid-day snack!
Maria@La_Piattini says
I’ve been lovin nectarines sprinkled with chia seeds and a side of peanut butter.
Shana says
I can already tell you are going to be a great personal trainer. You inspired me to mix up my routine and try the xtreme total body workout and I am, well, feeling it! Tomorrow should be interesting!
Courtney says
That is SO nice of you to say, Shana! Thank you!! :)
I’m so glad you’re trying something new. Definitely prepare to be SORE…in a good way, of course lol!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
Great workout! :) My favorite afternoon snacks are usually an apple or carrots with peanut butter or some kind of a bar like a Luna Bar or a Larabar.
Katie @ Plates and Paste says
A new one of mine is sunflower seeds and dried cranberries!
Yolie @ Practising Wellness says
Oooh…I can’t wait to try that 20 minute workout- looks awesome! :-D And what a yummy lunch! It looks so fresh and vibrant and healthy and delicious! :-) xyx
Amy says
My fav afternoon snack is either greek yogurt or cottage cheese with blueberries and almonds. Yum!!!
Michele says
Great workout and snack! I believe in High Intensity Training and I believe that it is the best way to lose weight on early stages and to keep it off when the goal is already attained. Of course you have to limit your food intake, but regular exercises burn your fat and give you a good shape. It is also vital to provide enough nutrition for your body, and I’ve found the perfect solution for that – military grade nutritional supplements. They give me perfect tone and energy, so I am always prepared for intensive workouts.
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