So I realized an exciting little tidbit this morning…
I have a $10.00 gift card to iTunes to use up!
I received this about a month ago from Shop It To Me and totally forgot about it until I found it today underneath a pile of papers on my absolutely atrocious mess of a desk.
I’m thinking that I definitely want to purchase some songs so I can create a new workout playlist. Although I’m still enjoying the last playlist I made, I can always use some new tunes to put a little extra pep in my step!
Do you guys have any good recommendations for killer workout songs? Send ‘em my way if you do!
Lunch
Anytime I have a savory breakfast, it’s almost always followed up with a sweeter, breakfast-like lunch. Sorry. I just can’t help it.
Today’s breakfast-like lunch came in the form of a yogurt combo:
- 1/3 cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch
- 1/3 cup Erewhon Rice Twice
- 1/4 cup Love Grown Foods Cocoa Goodness granola
- 1 container vanilla Chobani
- 1/2 sliced banana
- strawberries
There’s the rest!
This bowl was super delicious and thoroughly enjoyed while catching up on my latest issue of Shape magazine.
I’m feeling full and satisfied for the moment, but I definitely foresee an afternoon snack in my future. Part of me wants to bake something reeeeeally bad, but I know I shouldn’t because I’ll want to eat it all. Ooof.
Catch ya later gators!
Question for the Afternoon:
What songs should I add to my new workout playlist? Recommendations, please!
silvia@ skinny jeans food says
“firework” by Kate Perry always gets me wanting to move (even while cooking in the kitchen, have been caught dancing with my cat around the pots).
Amy says
Hmmm…for workout songs…I suggest anything from Jay Z and Kanye’s new CD!! Really good.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I hate that I’m even going to say this, but a lot of the recent Britney songs get me pumped when I’m running!
Kelly @ Not So Rocky Road says
Gina there is no shame :) She has some good tunes for working out & running!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
I totally agree! Til the World ends always makes me want to dance.
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
did you really buy that Kelly Bensimon is not batshit crazy? I didn’t buy it.
Courtney says
I haven’t gotten to her article yet ;)
Khushboo says
Jason Derulo’s “Don’t Wanna Go Home” and David Guetta’s “Little Bad Girl” get me going like no other…I save them for the later part of my workot in case my motivation starts to dwindle!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
Britney Spears – I Wanna Go. I want to dance every time I hear the song.
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
Sorry, to reply to my own comment but I forgot about Mr. Saxobeat!
Amanda says
Great blog! That lunch looks delicious, I’m salivating at my desk. Check out my blog for some great workout music-www.spinmuse.com–hope you can find something on there that you like! :)
Amanda
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says
Beatie Boys ft. Santigold – Don’t play no game that I can’t win
David Guetta ft. Rihanna – Who’s that chick
Kelis – 4th of July
Royksopp – The girl and the robot
Kylie Minogue – Get outta my way
Robyn – her album Body Talk Part 3 is amazing!
Hope you find some awesome songs! Great music is always key to my workouts!
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says
That’s beastie…not beatie, lol
Joanna says
My two favorite workout songs right now are “Lights (Bassnectar Remix)” by Ellie Goulding and “Hey Sexy Lady (Skrillex Remix)” by i Square. Anything from the new Pitbull album is awesome for working out too!
Amanda G. says
Based on your previous playlist/type of music you like, I’d say:
My Feelings For You – Avicii/Sebastien
Till the World Ends – Britney Spears
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Beautiful People – Chris Brown
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People (there are a lot of great upbeat remixes too!)
You Make Me Feel… – Cobra Starship
Jenn says
Hey Courtney! I just recently started following you via PB Fingers and love the blog. :)
For something totally new, check out Slow Motion Centerfold (www.slowmotioncenterfold) and Vintage Trouble (www.vintagetrouble.com). Both newish bands with amazing sounds — and you can sample the music on both sites before you buy. ;) Happy listening!
xoxo,
Jenn
Courtney says
Hi Jenn!
So glad you’ve started reading! Welcome :-D
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I’m so obsessed with Matt Nathanson’s new album, Modern Love. AND a bunch of the Top Bought songs. I was planning a new playlist post tomorrow! :)
Yolie @ Practising Wellness says
I love breakfast foods for lunch – today I had oatmeal, with banana and chocolate protein powder, and it was delicious! :-) Hmmm…I love working out to “Give me everything” and “where them girls at” – they make me feel all bouncy and energised – probably because I’m laughing at the hilarious lyrics, lol! :-P xyx
Jenny & Love Eat Run says
It’s so funny, I had a savory breakfast today too and was immediately craving sweet. I couldn’t hold out till lunch so my snack included chocolate pb :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
I’m totally with ya on needing something sweeter for lunch when I have a savory breakfast! Guess that’s our sweet tooth talkin’, eh?? :)
I love finding unexpected gift cards!! I always go on iTunes Store’s Top 20 to find some fun workout tunes.
e@thisnotedlife says
im not sure what your style is and i have no set style so here’s a few different things!
cobrastyle – teddybears feat. mad cobra
If I should fall from grace with god – the pogues
chelsea – the summer set
beggin’ – madcon
till i collapse – eminem & nate dogg
she can get it – kevin rudolph
you can do it – ice cube (SO old but still pumps me up)
man up – the blue van
lapdance – n.e.r.d.
hope you find something you like!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
I had my Ipod on shuffle yesterday and “We go together” from Grease came on! It was a surprisingly good workout song. My biceps curls went by super fast.
For a new song, I’m a sucker for anything Katy Perry… “Last Friday Night” is such a fun one.
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
I’m LOVING “I Care” by Beyonce right now. It’s a great tempo for running or peddling.
Her whole new album (“4”) is great actually…I Was Here, Run the World (Girls), Best Thing I Never Had, and Love on Top are other great ones on there…can you tell I love her music? haha
Leanne (Bride to Mrs.) says
I love that cd too! Every.single.song!
Lauren says
Cobra Starships’ “One Night” is my favorite right now!!! Pitbull’s song with Marc Antony “Rain On Me” is also fabulous!!
Leanne (Bride to Mrs.) says
I need a doctor by Dr. Dre & Eminem ft. Skyler Grey!
:)
Julie says
I’ve been loving “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga and “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull!
Melissa says
BEP “Don’t Stop the Party”
Young the Giant “My Body”
Cobra Starship “You Make Me Feel”
David Guetta w/Rihanna “Who’s That Chick”
Ruthie Hart says
moves like jagger!!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
Awesome song! Had to grow on me, though.
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
I want some of that granola. Chocolate and granola together. Yes, please.
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
Glee-Teenage Dream. It gets me in the mood to run every time! Also, Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons
Heather B says
Is it the angle of the magazine or dies that lady have a super small head?! I had to look twice!! Anyway, any Britney spears song gets me going. I know she’s a train wreck but I still love her!! Black eyed peas are good to workout to too!
Courtney says
Hahaha, I think it must be the angle but that’s too funny!
Heather B says
Darn autocorrect. DOES, not dies
Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health says
I just got that shape magazine! I really enjoy “The Best Love Song” by T-Pain and Chris brown…it’s awesome to workout too! Also, “All of the Above” by Maino is great too :)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Love grown granola sneeks up on me every time, I get SUPER pumped because it looks delicious and I’m hoping that it is someones homemade granola so I can make it and then I get sad because i can’t find it anywhere :(
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
They sell it on their website!
Julia @ Watermelon Smiles says
David Guetta- Where them Girls At
I listen to it on repeat it’s so good.
Sherri says
I found my latest issue of Shape on the floor in my eight year old stepson’s room! I feel like he’s too young to be into chicks already! Am I wrong? Any mothers out there have thoughts?
Courtney says
That would probably put him around 3rd grade, right?
My gosh, that does seem young, but nowadays, who knows?
Tracy @ Tracy's Treats says
You just reminded me that I have an iTunes Giftcard to use up also!
Mallory @ It's Only Life says
It’s not super pump up music, but I love the song “Good Life” by one republic! Listened to it this morning
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I really like ET (the version without Katy Perry singing) for working out. I generally don’t like her, but that song’s really good to run to!
Renee says
Britney Spears- I Wanna Go
I love this song!
Also since you have your Shape Magazine there too! Is it just me or is the cover just weird looking? like the color and her hair make it look off? I thought something happened in the mail but that’s really how it looks!
Courtney says
I guess I didn’t really notice anything, but now that you mention it…yeah, it does look sort of off.
Sri D says
My music choices are very different so I made two lists :)
All of the Above – Young Jeezy
Dynamite – Taio Cruz
Dirty Dancer – Usher, Enrique
All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled
On The Floor – J-Lo
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster The People
Daylight – Matt & Kim
Hey Mama – Mat Kearney
Bridge and Tunnel – The Honoary Title
Stella – The Postelles
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I would say anything by Maroon 5. They are my new obsession. My fave is “A Little of Your Time”. Great beat and great song!
Olivia Lang says
Wynter Gordon-Dirty Talk
It’s a really upbeat song that’s good at getting you motivated!
Emmarie @ Bananas and Beer says
This is perfect timing Courtney, I was just saying I needed some new music on the ‘pod too!
Shayla @ The Good Life says
I love lunches like that, yogurt bowls are my absolute fav! :)
I wish I had my iPod on me right now to list some songs but basically I’m loving everything by David Guetta right now, just go to his page on iTunes and every song is amazing. Also anything by Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Neeyo, and Pitbull :)
Lauren says
I am the same way! If I eat a savory breakfast (which is very rare) I always have to have a breakfast like meal for lunch or dinner. I absolutely can not skip that part of my day.
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
Yum! :) That lunch combo sounds delish! I have the same problem with baking! I never do it because I always end up eating way too many sweets!
Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says
My favorite old standby workout song that I put on every playlist – “Faster Kill Pussycat” by Paul Oakenfold feat. Brittany Murphy.
Another awesome peppy song that really gets me running – “U Can’t Stop Me” by Jordyn Kane.
And my newest flavor of the week – “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj.
Happy hunting!