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10-20-30-40-50 Abs Workout

by Courtney on May 17, 2012

Sooo, about that To-Do List from today…

  • Two clients at work
  • Meeting with a head pastry chef(!) <—more info to come! TONS of fun!
  • Picking up baking supplies
  • Baking some goodies
  • Attempting to figure out something for dinner(?)
  • Some decision making
  • Hopefully grabbing a little extra Vitamin D

Five out of seven ain’t so bad, even though I was really hoping to get some of that Vitamin D. BUT, I  did realize what else I was forgetting…my workout!

Shortly before that happened though, I was in need of something for lunch. The sun was shining, the weather was warm, and a craving for a smoothie bowl hit hard.

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Today’s creation was my favorite Strawberry Almond Smoothie, bowl style, topped with some Kashi Go Lean Crunch and granola.

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I think someone was upset that I wasn’t sharing…

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Sorry, bud. Smoothies aren’t for kitties.

Workout

Once that digested, it was time for a workout. I took yesterday off, thanks to some super sore muscles, courtesy of BodyPump. Today, however, I was back in the game! I wound up doing a variation of Brittany’s 10-10-10 Quick Interval Workout (same format, just switched up some of the moves), followed up with a quick and fun little ab workout.

10-20-30-40-50 abs

What To Do: Do 2-3 sets of the following exercises.

  • 10 sets of 10-second planks (resting knees for 3 seconds in between)
  • 20 floor leg lifts
  • 30 stability ball crunches
  • 40 side plank hip raises with dumbbell curl under side (20 per side)
  • 50 bicycle crunches

My entire core was on fiyah after that one. Winking smile

Post-workout snack…

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A piece of whole wheat toast with PB + PB (peanut butter + pumpkin butter). Simple, yet so delicious.

Dinner

After finishing up a little bit of baking this afternoon, it was finally time for dinner. I took some chicken out of the freezer earlier and marinated it in some Italian dressing, so Jay took care of cooking that up while I put together a couple salads.

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Nothin’ like a salad full of fresh veggies and a little cheese, am I right?

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I had Jay cook up my chicken with a little cheese, which I was planning on eating plain…

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But then this happened…

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And it was a fabulous decision. Smile

Now it’s about time to go relax and hang out with the boys…have a good night everyone!

And if you’re local, don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a Bountiful Bread Cake!

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1 Alysia @ Slim Sanity May 17, 2012 at 8:16 pm

i used broccoli as my ‘green’ for my salad for dinner instead of lettuce…interesting experiment but it wasn’t bad! i’ve been in love with chopped up broccoli lately!
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2 Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance May 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm

So glad you’re liking the 10-10-10 workout format!

And Cody has gotten so big!!! He’s turning into quite a good lookin’ kitty if I do say so myself ;)
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3 Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries May 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm

way to tackle that to-do list today! i love adding grilled chicken to my salads… it always adds so much!
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4 Kristen @ notsodomesticated May 17, 2012 at 8:28 pm

That smoothie bowl looks sooo good!
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5 Alyssa @ Fit and Fun in Third May 17, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Thanks for the great workout suggestion! And I agree with your chicken ON the salad decision… sometimes plain chicken bores me to tears, but throw it on top of a salad… delish! :)
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6 Amber at Love, Laugh, Live Well May 17, 2012 at 8:54 pm

Thanks for sharing the ab workout! Might have to give it a try tomorrow.

That salad looks very tasty!
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7 Lindsay @ Lindsay's List May 17, 2012 at 9:05 pm

you always have the best food! come cook for me!

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8 Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles May 17, 2012 at 9:11 pm

Your food looks stinking delicious! I want it all now! ….and for someone else to make it for me ;)
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9 Katie @ Talk Less, Say More May 17, 2012 at 9:27 pm

peanut butter and pumpkin butter is one of my favorite combos! So YUMMY!

And that ab workout looks awesome!
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10 Lindsay @ Fuel My Family May 17, 2012 at 9:37 pm

I want to eat that chicken right now. Grilled chicken marinated in italian dressing is what I make probably 3 nights a week during the summer!
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11 Erica @ For the Sake of Cake May 17, 2012 at 9:41 pm

Love that ab workout idea!
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12 natalie @ southern fit foodie May 17, 2012 at 10:37 pm

Mmmm both the smoothie bowl and the salad look amazing! I may have to make a smoothie bowl tomorrow now that I saw this!
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13 Karleen curran May 17, 2012 at 10:43 pm

Yay! I just got home from a semi lazy workout at the gym and your blog made me get my ass on the floor and get 3 sets of your ab workout in so thank you for the motivation!!! Hope u had a good night

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14 Khushboo Thadani May 18, 2012 at 1:13 am

Thanks for sharing the 10-10-10 workout…definitely bookmarking it! Love how quick & efficient it seems!
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15 Emilie May 18, 2012 at 1:53 am

Love your ab workout… I need to try this asap :)
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16 Hope @ With A Side Of Hope May 18, 2012 at 7:56 am

That salad looks delicious! I love that you melted cheese on the chicken. Yum! :)
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17 MizFit May 18, 2012 at 8:19 am

My. Abs. Thank. You.

A lot ;-)

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18 Ruthie Hart May 18, 2012 at 9:41 am

your pumpkin butter is a staple in my house!
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19 Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers May 18, 2012 at 11:27 am

Totally love the workout. Going to do this tonight after my regualr workout!
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20 Kim @ The Family Practice May 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

Bicycle crunches are one of my favorite! I also love jack knife standing crunches – they kick abs* <– see what I did there ;)
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21 Emily May 18, 2012 at 12:44 pm

I did your whole workout, just not the 30 stability ball crunches, since I have no ball at my house! Bring on the flat abs!

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22 Amanda @RunToTheFinish May 18, 2012 at 2:20 pm

i love it when a salad just comes together :)
can’t wait to hear about your fun meeting!
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23 Kierston May 18, 2012 at 3:50 pm

You take the best Protein Bowl pics ever! I just want to take out my spoon and get a spoonful of that goodness right out of my screen! :)
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24 Lisa May 19, 2012 at 12:45 am

Love smoothies in a bowl, I always have to add some crunch on top to make it more filling. Plain smoothies never fill me up properly. Great ab workout!
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