It’s been a while
Hiiii 😀 How are you? Hope you had an amazing day!
Thank you SO much for your incredible feedback on Jenna’s “Focus On” post. I couldn’t be around the computer today since I was at work, and loved the fact that ya’ll took the reigns by helping each other with questions and facilitating discussion. You’re amazing. That is all.
This morning, I wanted something green to start the day.
Oh hey, green juice. It’s been a while 😉
I drank that beauty for taking Bell for a little walk and then made a waffle-wich for b-fast:
-2 gluten-free waffles
-2 egg whites
-goat cream cheese
When the Pilot called me, I told him what I was eating and he laughed so hard. He said “I can’t picture you eating a waffle-wich.” What does that even mean? I dominated that thing. Haha.
Work today was good. I taught Zumba (which was unexpected, but a blasty), assisted some classes and taught Stretch. On my break, I pumped some crazy iron and foam rolled for a while.
I have a foam roller at home, but work has the nice, big, long ones (t….w……s…..s)
Lunch:
Hummus wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives and foodgasms.
I just got back home and am going to chill for a little while before attacking the laundry from today. Changing 3+ times a day is no joke.
Have a great night! <3
xoxo
Gina
Something to do: Circuit Workout!
This is the one I did today and it was a great total-body workout. The entire thing took 35 minutes, which I followed with 10 minutes of foam rolling.
Complete the moves in each circuit for the specified amount of reps and then repeat the circuit 2 more times (for a total of 3 times) before moving onto the next one. As always, check with a doc before making any fitness changes and honor your body and injuries.
Warm-up 5 minutes (cardio of choice)
Circuit 1: Stability ball push-ups (15), stability ball back extension (12), stability ball hamstring curl (12)
Circuit 2: Tricep dips (15), stability ball sit-ups (15)
Circuit 3: Lat pulldown (12), cable bicep curl (12)
Circuit 4: Lateral raise (12), split squat (12 on each side)
Follow with cardio of choice, cool down, stretch
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That wrap just made me crave a burrito like crazy yum!
i can totally see you dominating that waffle-wich!
i have a foam roller like that at home, although i have honestly never really used it, not even sure what to do with it! (t….w……s…..s) LOL
hahahaha
So, I started juicing a few days ago. I’ve discovered that I do NOT like celery in my juice – it dominates the flavor of everything! I made one this morning that was pretty tasty – apple, lemon, spinach, kale. yums.
GF waffle sandwiches are AMAZING!!! my hubby and I have them all the time!
oh how I love when you post workouts at night I can dream about doing them the next morning! 😀 and it’s been a while for me n the green juice, as well! what’s he been up to without us?!? 😉
mine has been in the produce drawer, waiting patiently 🙂
In fact, I DID need a circuit for tomorrow AM… Thanks so much i love your workout moves, I can always follow them and your links are always the best descriptions!
yay!! 🙂
i didn’t link in this post though- hope that’s ok :/
are those side swept bangs I see?
I’m totally excited, I bought a new Breville juicer today! I killed my Vintage Juice Tiger a few months back – it died only a week or so after it’s creator 🙁 and I’m dying to give this sucker a try! Suzi needs some green juice stat!
yes i’m having a bang complex! straight across or side???? alhhhhhh!
My fave is when you do the whole bang twisty thing 😉
Gina,
Would you do a post on “how to/when to use the roller”? I feel like I hear a lot about ‘tiger tails’ and foam rollers…but no idea what I would do if I ran across one….Stupid question?!
http://fitnessista.com/2010/10/foam-fail/
use it every day if you can!
Do you guys put water or juice in ur green smoothies?
it’s a green juice, so all the produce is ran through a juicer instead of pulverized in a blender.
ok. I’m new to all this….. what is a foam roller? and what do you do with it? lol
here ya go 🙂
http://fitnessista.com/2010/10/foam-fail/
Thank you!!! I totally get it now 🙂 Sounds like a good investment and something I will look into buying. 🙂
I’ve never used a foam roller, but I feel like I’d love the feel of the stretch!
you would. it’s life-changing, really
Kind of random, but do you use a gluten-free tortilla in those wraps? If so, what kind? I haven’t found a brand I like!
i usually use the brown rice ones from trader joes, but that was a whole wheat one since my bro made the wrap for me. usually i feel gross after eating gluten and was totally fine after that!
Thanks :o) Trader Joe’s comes to Kansas City this summer. Can’t wait!
Hey, Gina! Since you’ve been adding some animal protein/protein in general to your diet, have you noticed your muscle coming back?
i have abs again. so yes, very much so 🙂
I love foam rollers. Best invention ever. We had a longer one but my boyfriend broke it in half during a back stretch, so now we just have two shorty rollers.
And LOL – (t…w…s…s!)
And don’t you just love olives? I could eat them on or in just about anything. Mmm.
twss!!…. lmao!!!!!
LOVE the circuit training workout. I just did a post on my absolute love for both at-home exercising and strength training. Can’t wait to give this one a go! Thx!
Now I am really craving a humus wrap! That one looks amazing! Have you ever tried them grilled!?!? Amaze…absolutely foodgasmic!
YES! omg. so good.
I haven’t juiced in awhile, either! You just reminded me I need to get back to it asap!
Question about the egg whites (I know you’ve probably answered this before– sorry!). Why don’t you eat the egg yolks? And do you throw them away, or buy carton egg whites? Just curious. I eat a LOT of eggs!
i buy carton organic egg whites because i eat anywhere from 4-6 a day! if i had the yolks each time, it would be no bueno since high cholesterol runs in the fam
I love my foam roller. It can hurt so good, or just feel amazing. I need to get my juice on soon, it’s been far too long.
waffle-wich for b-fast = that looks so good! And so creative and cute, too 🙂
I am the only blogger and blog reader who’s never foam rolled. The closest I get is rolling a tennis ball underneath my feet when my plantar fascistis acts up! I really need to start rolling though because I think it would do me sooo much good.
Hope you have a CHILL night and can take a load off and relax. After you get done with all that laundry. Joy of joys, no doubt 🙂
ohh wonderful circuit workout! It’s the only way I like to lift! 🙂
I adore wafflewich’s, the pilot is too silly! 😛 I need to check on the previous post because I love crossfit! 🙂
hey gina, it’s been a while since i commented too, so thought i’d just let you know how much i’ve been enjoying your blog, love that you’re now based in one of my favorite places too! can’t wait til you have your home and the pilot – best wishes with it all 🙂
wafflewich . . . .looks awesome. i want to get on the foam rolling bandwagon. i hear nothing but good things about it 🙂
I have a short foam roller at home but i use the longer ones at the gym i work at too lol:) And i totally hate having to change and shower 3+ times a day and the fact that i work at a gym so i live in gym clothes! Outfit 1=gym logo shirt + what im gonna work out in after work, shower then workout outfit 2 for 1st jui jujitsu class and then shower and workout outfit 3 for 2nd jui jujitsu class! sometimes i skip class just so i can wear normal clothes lol:) And that wrap looks divine!!!
Ha! I, too, have a foam roller at home, but I prefer the bigger one at my gym. 🙂
When I first looked at it, I thought your waffle-wich was a giant cookie!!
Thank you SO much for sharing the circuit workout!!! I always feel the burn when I follow the moves you put together!!! You rock 🙂
I have a big foam roller like that — I bought it from your open sky shop long time ago (I think when you started the shop) . I love it and my bro in law is going to get one next time you have a sale — any idea when that will happen again?
Thanks for sharing that circuit workout, Gina! I’m always looking for new ones to try out, and your blog is always one of my first stops 🙂
Green Juice! I really need to make some very soon but I dislike cleaning the juicer 🙁
hey gina – you’re looking fit! must be all the extra teaching- go you!
I need work! anyone in NYC know of jobs – in the evening particularly
1) I LOVEHEARTADORE my foam roller. I was having IT band issues and my PT girl showed me how to use one and OMG best experience of my life (t..w…s…s?). I try to use mine everyday, it really helps me loosen up.
2) I just recieved my treats from Twincakes via the Open skys deal and HOLYAMAZEBALLS BEST.PURCHASE.EVER! I was pretty wary about the Mesquite and Coconut (not a fan) but their treats are SOOOO GOOD! I don’t have the selfcontrol to be veggietarian/veggian (miss-spellings on purpose) but you betta BAHlieve I will be enjoying more treats from pure2raw! Thanks for featuring them!
3)Waffle-which looks awesome!
I’m pretty familiar with all the moves you posted.. except squat split. Maybe its a different name than what I’m used to but I can’t for the life of me think of what that is. I tried googling it and got like 3 different moves. Can you explain please?!
Ha ha… had to look that one up, though I knew the phrase…. guess it’s abbreviated now, too!
I’m relatively new to your blog, so you might have answered this before: do you use a juicer or a blender to make your green juice?
I love reading your posts.
Thanks!
Mandy
Loved the circuit workout! Just finished up with it during my AM workout. Thanks for the motivation to get my booty out of bed this morning 🙂
What kind of juicer do you have? My birthday is coming up soon and I’ve been thinking about asking for one! 😀
thanks for the circuit workout! That one sounds right up my alley so I’ll be trying it out soon! 😀
Love your “twss” comments! You crack me up! 🙂 Gonna miss Michael Scott.
I just made on of those protein muffins, I used 2 tbl oats, and 1 tbl choc. chips (mini) and topped with with 2 TBL Almond butter! WOWZA!!! DELICIOUS!!! Perfect afternoon snack! 🙂 I’m trying to oatmeal in my jar tomorrow morning! 🙂 Excited! Thanks for all the fabulous ideas, resources, and recipes! 🙂
I hate it when I have to change outfits like 10 times a day.. It makes laundry day awful!