Hey, ladies! Back at it again this week for some fitness and FOOD! I’m finally getting into the swing of the new semester, so my schedule has started to solidify itself – much needed to establish an effective fitness routine!
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For recipes this week, I thought I’d shake it up this week and do a little bit of a recipe round-up for a timeless favorite … PANCAKES! Scroll down to get the low-down on some delicious AND healthy pancake recipes that will leave you satisfied and slender!
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes (http://www.everydaybelle.com/greek-yogurt-pancakes/)
o Less than 5 ingredients for delicious, fluffy pancakes? YES, PLEASE!
- **Get creative with different flavored pancakes by switching up the Greek yogurt flavor!
- 2-Ingredient Pancakes (http://www.recipegirl.com/2013/01/26/2-ingredient-pancakes/)
o What’s better than 4-ingredient pancakes? TWO-ingredient pancakes! All you need is an egg and a banana and you’re on your way to a more delicious morning!
- Pancake Protein Fluff (http://nutbutterrunner.com/post/40599719159/individual-baked-pancake-protein-puff)
o The name of this delicious breakfast treat may be a little unfamiliar, but have no fear, this is again low on ingredients and effort, but BIG on taste!
- Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes (http://nutbutterrunner.com/post/52796043111/apple-cinnamon-protein-pancakes)
o Antioxidants? Check. Protein to satiate and hold you over? Check. Absolutely delicious? CHECK!
- Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes (http://nourish-and-flourish.net/2012/06/wiaw-blueberry-cheesecake-pancakes/)
o I DROOL.
SWEAT IT OUT
Monday: 5-mile Run
I’ve been missing the days where I could take my beautiful Mizunos out to the Olentangy trail and get lost in the beauty of outside, but sadly this weather is absolute treadmill weather. I’ve been trying to get some more mileage in lately, so Monday I did 5 miles during which I did the first and last at a steady pace, miles 2 and 4 with speed work included, and mile 3 with some added incline. DOOZY.
Wednesday: Cycle Yoga Fusion Class
This was a new-to-me (and fairly new to the RPAC, too) fitness class and I was definitely into it! I wanted to stay committed to my “do more yoga” pledge I made to myself, but I also wanted a little more push today after my less-than-stellar day of fitness on Tuesday (something about Tuesdays just doesn’t resonate with my motivation levels). Anyways, this was a super-cool class that kicked my booty in the first half hour and then allowed me to really get some deep stretching in during the last half. I loved that my muscles were already nice and warm from the cycling to make the stretches come a little easier and allow me to get deeper into them.
Thursday: Barre None Class
This was a week of fitness classes (okay, I did two) for me, apparently. Today’s agenda included the Barre None class. Barre is a work-out that combines ballet, pilates, and yoga moves that are meant to target specific areas of your body. And, boy, did this take care of that. Sumo squats for about two straight minutes will GET YA.