Hello lovely people! 
Happy Friday the 13th!! Have any bad luck yet today? I sure hope not.
So far today, I’m looking good.
Despite my best efforts to get to bed early last night, I still woke up at 4 AM. Why? I could not tell you, my body has just not been tired lately. Probably due to all the thoughts that have been running through my mind lately.
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Last night before bed I prepped myself oat bran, so that I could have it after my workout this morning.
Just oat bran, with egg whites, chia seeds, and pumpkin. In the morning I topped this with some peanut flour paste and mucho amounts of cinnamon.
I love the addition of egg whites and chia seeds to my oat bran because it gives it great volume and the chia adds awesome nutrition. Check out Laury’s post for some great info on chia seeds!
Later on, I gave myself a coffee break for some much need caffeine.
No room Americano, please.
Our power went out yesterday and I realized how much I rely on everything that needs electricity/hydro to entertain myself. I couldn’t use the internet, or the lights (not to say that lights entertain me…), or the TV, or the stove. I felt like a cave woman…except for the fact that I was in a house. At least there were books to be read!
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Make sure to check out Lindsay’s blog today for her Fitness Loves of the Week!
Check out my workout I posted yesterday, that focused on Planks and Push-Ups, my body is still sore!
I did this quick circuit workout this morning to get some movement in to start off the day. I then followed this with some weights.
Here’s an example of squat jacks if you need it:
Squat Jacks (except moves arms in jumping jack motion)
I still have been making sure to only do 1 HIIT workout a day, instead of doing the 3-4 I was doing before. And I seriously have been obsessed with Zuzana’s Workouts of the Week. I definitely feel a lot less fatigued now that I’m not doing as much intensity. Her workouts are hard and get my heart rate up nice and high in a short amount of time, which is super so I’m not spending a long time at the gym. You do not need to be at the gym forever to look fit.
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For dinner yesterday, I whipped up a something pretty simple. It looks quite colourless in this photo, but it was tasty.
I baked some cauliflower, broccoli slaw, and my new obsession, tempeh in nutritional yeast and coconut oil and topped it with some marinara post picture. It was divine.
Now I’m off to catch up on Modern Family before I run some errands for the day.
Have a great Friday!
What are your plans this weekend? Anything exciting coming up?
Any workouts or fitness routines you’ve been loving lately?
Links are welcome.
Keep Classy,
Lisa xo
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In the News:
Jenny McCarthy does yoga and raises money for her charity!
Carrie Underwood shares her health tips
Possibly the creepiest news, furby’s are making a comeback! Say it ain’t so.
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So glad that backing off a bit on the intense workouts has made you feel better! I think I need to be doing that right now. And seriously, furbies cannot be making a comeback! I had one and after a few days I was pretty freaked out by them haha. Hope you have a great Friday pretty lady <3
Yes, its definitely made an improvement! A lot less brain fog later on the day, which is always nice
Haha I know furbies are the creepiest things everrr. I had one and was so obsessed, but now that I look at it, they are pretty creepy! Hope your friday rocks too!xo
The last time the power went out it was dark out and I had no idea what to do! I couldn’t read (no lights), I couldn’t use the computer, I couldn’t watch TV, I just SAT THERE. I was home alone at the time. It was such a weird experience!
I know, I tried to read but it was kind of hard because it was dark! I can not imagine what people did before?! Honestly, I was so bored.
That dinner looks so good! Glad to hear you are backing off the HIIT and learning less is more. I’m still learning that too!! You look so cute in that lace top
and as usual you make oats, something that I never eat, look so hearty and satisfying!
It’s hard to come to terms with, especially when I see other people out there who do a lot more and don’t get as tired/effected by intense exercise. Or blogs who run like 10 miles a day, goodness I can not do that! Hope you have a great weekend girl!xo
I sometimes find myself comparing my own workouts to those of the distance runners, the ones doing two fitness classes in a row, etc. Hard to keep in mind that we are our own persons and should focus on US! We can work on it together
Yes, lets do that
I have to remember what works for someone else may not work for me! Have a great sunday!xo
i have yet to try oat bran! i hear it’s delicious, so i guess i need to get on it asap!
i think scaling back on your HIIT workouts is an excellent idea. in fact, HIIT workouts really should only be done every other day at max because it gets your body to an anaerobic state. just something to keep in mind. 
You have to try it, it is great! Thanks for the HIIT tip, I know that its something I need to keep to a minimum, I just have to get over the fact that not every workout needs to be intense. It’s a hard one to get over, but seriously your posts this week are helping me out a lot. Especially realizing I have to increase my calorie intake. Have a great Friday!
I am really happy you cut down your HIIT
I give you a high five for that 
Seriously – a lot of people don’t realize how stressful that is on your body! I mean you are pushing yourself to the MAX if you are doing it right and that’s just not good for the little bod if you do it too often if you know what I mean 
Anyways, that is a GORGEOUS picture of you!
Love u hunnie bunnie
Haha I know what you mean, my body definitely did not like all that stress! Thanks love, I look like a dork but glad you like it
yep, saving this one too. GOod workout lady!
Thanks lindsay!! Have a great sunday!
Hi! First time popping in. Very cute blog. It’s been too long since I’ve had pumpkin oat bran. I think I have a can of it in my cabinet still…could be my Sunday breakfast! Have a great weekend!
Thank you, I love your blog
I have been loving pumpkin lately for some reason! Have a great weekend too
That’s great to hear that backing off has been helpful to you! I know it has been better for me as well.. I haven’t done any HIIT workouts in over 3 weeks!
That’s so great to hear Tessa! I look up to you to making improvements in my recovery!
How much oat bran do you use hun? And how do you prepare it, the same as normal oats?
Glad to hear that you’re giving yourself a break from all of the HIIT workouts
I really need to check out Body Rock TV!
I use 1/3 cup. Yep, exact same as oatmeal, it soaks up a lot of water so it uses the same amount of water you’d use with 1/2 cup oats!
Thanks hun xo
Isn’t it amazing how a few tweaks to your fitness routine can make all the difference in your energy levels?! I’ve been feeling much less fatigued since scaling back my cardio too; once we begin listening to our bodies, and not pushing them to the max, everything falls into place. I truly believe that! <3
I *love* the lace top you're wearing in your pic! So pretty! xoxo
It’s so crazy how I didn’t think I was overdoing it before, I feel a lot better even scaling back a bit! Thanks girl, have a great day!
I love squat jacks! And squat jumps. They are killer.
Oops sent too early but 3-4 HIIT workouts a day? Damn, you were crazy girl!!
Was that spread throughout the day or did you mean 3-4 HIIT circuits in one workout?
I did 3-4 as one, it was waaay too much for my body. I ended up with a fractured rib before I finally realized I was doing too much