Katie's Adventures

FRIDAY FUN : my plan tonight....how about you?

2012-01-27T09:20:00.000-05:00

my workout plan after work
insanity plyo then 200 reps of core fun

my morning - 20 minute session - my body is SO SORE - wow!

tonight - workout plan above.

gotta go!!

k

thursday night - insanity pure body murder PARTY!

2012-01-26T18:46:00.000-05:00

just wrapped up my workout - insanity pure cardio then 140 reps of total body murder
POW POW!

time to make dinner!

enjoy your evening,

k

picture update : cocoa + coffee, popcorn indiana white cheddar chip'ins & pure total body murder (tonight!)

2012-01-26T10:31:00.002-05:00

my workout plan tonight - insanity pure cardio then 140 reps of total body murder!

check out this info on cocoa - i added some to my coffee this morning
tasty and nutritious!

i am excited to try white cheddar chip'ins from popcorn indiana with lunch today

happy thursday : get it, get it!

2012-01-26T06:53:00.000-05:00

rocking puma disc beams today! love this colorway.

just made breakfast to bring to work - egg beaters garden veggie omelet with LITE hash and cheese....OINK!

thursday is HERE.

this morning i did insanity fast & furious which went really well, i am SO SORE. beachbody, help me! the dvd is skipping so much!

i made an omelet to bring to work as today is going to be really busy i need to make sure i start off my day RIGHT!

tonight i will be doing a hybrid workout - i will post my plan soon once i put it together.

k

change of plans - go with the flow! insanity max interval & joseph's low carb tortilla CHIPS!

2012-01-25T19:09:00.000-05:00

i was planning to do a different workout tonight but i left the dvd in my laptop at work - OOPS...
i decided to do insanity max interval - a HYBRID version (details after the pics)

tonight i used joseph's low carb tortillas to whip up some chips to go with my dinner
6 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein - WHAMMMM!

crispy!

i topped some of the chips with pink himalayan salt and some with nutritional yeast.....

WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

forgot my insanity pure cardio dvd at work so i decided to do a hybrid version of insanity max interval circuit

i did the warm up twice through (not three times)
for the first circuit which you do 3 times i did pedal/power lunges, ski/pushups/in & out/pushups, power strike then squat/knee up across (so you squat down then on the way up you lift on leg towards the opposite elbow) (subbed instead of frog jumps)
for the second circuit which you do 3 times i did jump/hooks, high knee w/twist, plyo side lunge/knee lift (right side) then plyo side lunge/leg lift (left side) (subbed the last 2)

my legs were on FIRE - amazing! i seriously believe the intensity of your workout is much more important than the length...but WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT!

night,

k

dear popcorn indiana, i love you.

2012-01-25T15:30:00.000-05:00

today we tried popcorn indiana's chip'ins hot buffalo wing flavor
AMAZING!
casey you rock!

i am obsessed! MUNCH BETTER!

i am sharing a little snack plate of chip'ins and kettlecorn. yum!

all i can say right now - I LOVE POPCORN INDIANA!

weirdo wed : am insanity f&f, pm insanity pure cardio & 10 minutes lower body blast.

2012-01-25T09:01:00.000-05:00

i downloaded a FREE TIMER from the app store this morning (check out the image above for details)

i am going to use the timer tonight to track my 10 set, 1 minute per set workout

tonight i am doing insanity pure cardio then the 10 minute lower body blast workout above.

i have NEVER done a wide leg deadlift! you can see the move in the image above and below.

wide leg deadlift part 2, i will be rocking my PUMA trainers!!!

side lunge / rotation is shown above - i will utilize a kettlebell or dumbbell.

around the world lunge - part 1 - lunge forward (above)

part 2 - lunge to the side (above)

part 3 - lunge back (above)

happy weirdo wednesday friends,

this morning, i woke up and did insanity fast & furious (it's like my morning coffee, only 20 minutes and a killer way to start your day) but the dvd is skipping more and more, i left a message with beachbody today so cross your fingers they can help me out! for all of you out there, i change my workout EVERY TIME so i never do the same workout - so for example, i use fast & furious as the base but i may switch 2 or 5 moves to something from another workout to shock my body each and every time i workout. i truly believe this keeps your body guessing and i think it keeps me more engaged and challenged.

tonight i am going to do insanity pure cardio then my 10 minute lower body blast workout (details above). i downloaded a free timer from the apple iphone app store (details shown above) which looks like it is going to be super helpful with my timed sessions!!!

i have a ton of work to do today - talk soon,

katie

tuesday night : insanity cardio power, 150 reps of fun and POPCORN INDIANA KETTLECORN! (thanks casey!)

2012-01-24T18:42:00.000-05:00

tonight i did insanity cardio power and 150 reps of FUN (above).
my arms are TOAST. i am so sore!

i just tore open a bag of popcorn indiana kettlecorn to snack on while i relax.....

check out popcorn indiana kettlecorn up close, the perfect balance of sweet and salty, crunchy and filling!
thanks again casey.

allo friends,

tonight i partied with insanity cardio power and 150 reps of fun (details above) - my arms are SO SORE right now. wow. i am not sure what move/s did it but the past 2 days of workouts have been amazing and thus muscle soreness inducing.....

i am snacking on popcorn indiana kettlecorn right now - if you haven't tried pi's products you should check them out - amazing popcorn flavors (omg i want to try wasabi!), very tasty and they have a new product called chip'ins which are like popcorn chips! (casey you rule!)

have a GREAT NIGHT,

katie

j brand customer service : GREAT!

2012-01-24T12:04:00.000-05:00

one of the best things about the j brand maria jean - perfect length WITHOUT alterations!

i love the maria jean in starless wash - dark blue, lightens up over time, contrast yellow stitching (j brand is well known for this!), stretch/comfortable denim but it does not sag at ALL!

this is a short post to give joseph from j brand jeans a high five for his thorough customer service help! i had an issue with a pair of j brand jeans i purchased from the website and he was extremely helpful and responsive to my issue.

as you know, i am obsessed with j brand maria jeans - no alterations required, amazing/comfortable denim that does not sag throughout the day, classic washes (love love love starless & majestic) and higher waist (i feel like this fit is good for my body). on top of that j brand has great customer service reps - like joseph!

k

today : motivational quote. frozen greek yogurt strawberries. coconut flour protein pancakes.

2012-01-24T09:19:00.000-05:00

i love this.....

i cannot wait to make frozen green yogurt strawberries!
gotta love tumblr!

this morning i did insanity fast & furious for breakfast (yes i am still waiting on beachbody to help with the damaged/skipping disc)
then i made coconut flour protein pancakes.

up close & personal!

happy tuesday everyone,

this morning i woke up (still feeling a bit weird/under the weather/jet lagged), kicked my butt with insanity fast & furious 20 minute workout then made coconut flour protein pancakes.

coconut flour protein pancakes
1 whole egg
3 egg whites
2 tablespoon bob's red mill coconut flour
1/2 scoop supreme protein vanilla protein powder
splash of vanilla extract
splash of trader joe's pumpkin pie spice
splash of stevia
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

mix ingredients well, until smooth.
heat up pan covered in cooking spray, add a small amount of coconut oil/butter.
fry in pan.
delicious!

tonight i am going to do insanity cardio power then add a bit of leg work.

have a great day,

k

workout tonight : insanity plyo then 9.5 minutes of NTC core work.

2012-01-23T18:49:00.000-05:00

tonight's workout - insanity plyo

i followed up insanity plyo with 9.5 minutes of NTC core work.
4.5 minutes shown above.

then 5 minutes of the NTC core session above.

tonight - insanity plyo then 9.5 minutes of NTC core work. POW.

feeling under the weather so i am going to eat and head to bed early.

k

food : popcorn indiana chip'ins JALAPENO RANCH with hot & sour soup with kelp noodles

2012-01-23T12:25:00.000-05:00

dear popcornindiana (and casey) - i love your products!!!
info here.

check out the stats on the chip'ins above.
popcornindiana chip'ins were voted top 20 best low cal snacks by shape magazine.
check this out!

close up of chip'ins jalapeno ranch.
so crispy & flavorful - the entire bag was gone in 2 minutes! (shared between co-workers of course)

happy chinese new year.
it is the year of the dragon.
i am eating with hot & sour soup with extra tofu and KELP NOODLES.
i bought some kelp noodles for the amazing nutrients they have and they are so easy to use.

LUNCH TIME!

back home. puma shadow society fun. popcorn indiana chip'ins. insanity fast & furious!

2012-01-23T09:19:00.000-05:00

mixing up my puma shadow society states!

thanks to casey for sending over popcorn indiana's chip'ins!
check out the amazing flavors and nutritional facts here.
as everyone knows i am obsessed with popcorn so i am really looking forward to sampling some at lunch today.

i took 2 days off as i was feeling really under the weather.
this morning i did insanity fast & furious. sadly the dvd keeps skipping, beachbody PLEASE HELP!
i sent them another email today hopefully they help me as you guys know i am a huge fan of the program!

heyyyy,

back from my trip to berlin/london. happy to be home for 5 days then i head off for 2 weeks.

more to come this week,

k

london. the pantechnicon public house & dining room.

2012-01-21T06:56:00.000-05:00

dinner last night at the pantechnicon.

mixed salad. yum!

chicken, peppercorn sauce & french fries. oink.

beets.

chocolate & caramel fondant.

super busy in lodon!

more updates soon,

k

germany - insanity, puma & food fun!

2012-01-18T13:27:00.000-05:00

puma suede - bread & butter berlin

fruit & yogurt - delicious!

insanity pure cardio in my hotel room today - i love this workout!
i am having ISSUES with a few of my dvds so i emailed beachbody, still waiting for a resolution, i hope they help!

running late!

xoxo,

katie

thursday night - squat/lunge workout. popchips! glutamine!

2012-01-12T18:23:00.000-05:00

i started taking glutamine a few weeks back to help with recovery

i love popchips, the new sweet potato flavor is crazy good

tonight a did an 810 rep workout, i started off with the insanity warm up then went straight into it
i went at a medium pace so it was about 43 minutes

i love motivating quotes like this one!

popchips - SWEET POTATO and amy's - SPAGHETTI ITALIANO. amazing!

2012-01-12T14:51:00.000-05:00

new popchips flavor - SWEET POTATO
thanks to zach for the hook up - definitely an amazing new flavor to add to the family
buttery, rich and crunchy

popchips & whooopee cushions

for lunch i tried amy's light & lean spaghetti italiano

meatless meatballs of amazing ingredients!

i added some edamame, bean and veggie mix to the dish - super filling & tasty

wednesday night - ULTIMATE CIRCUIT

2012-01-12T09:43:00.000-05:00

last night i did a rep workout - men's health ultimate circuit burpees, burpee variations from bodyrock.tv & some other moves

as you can see the workout was super intense, very very sweaty!

i hope all is well - it is rainy, cold and windy here in boston - BOO!

gotta run,

katie

last night - 200 rep bodyrock.tv burpee session then tofu shirataki noodles, sauce, spinach & turkey meatballs.

2012-01-11T13:23:00.000-05:00

yum

bodyrock.tv burpee workout - i did 200 reps last night (and insanity fast & furious in the am)
WHAT A WORKOUT!

i created a guide to "remember" the variations while i went through the circuit

tuesday. insanity & puma!

2012-01-10T10:30:00.002-05:00

cool!

someone buy me a yonanas!

PUMAGILITY - amazing training shoe!

PUMA FAAS 550 - zipppppp

major photo update - recipes, exercise, AMY'S LIGHT & LEAN POLENTA!

2012-01-09T10:33:00.000-05:00

delicious protein packed breakfast
i did a variation of the hungry girl egg mug
i used 3/4 cup egg substitute, 1 laughing cow wedge and a generous splash of hot sauce in a mug
then i cooked a morningstar farm patty on a plate and chopped it up and mixed it with the egg mixture
so easy and tasty!

i watched the second episode of the celeb cook off, this show is pure comedy
coolio says the funniest stuff!

i am hyped on amy's light & lean meals - they are easy to make, nutritious, and lower calorie than some of the other amy's products
info on the line here

check out the stats for the roasted polenta
140 calories - 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein

amy's products always have an impressive list of ingredients

this recipe looks amazing!

someone please make me this recipe!

i definitely want to try this dish soon

i think i will make this risotto this weekend

i saw "the ultimate circuit" in men's health uk yesterday - such a great sequence

there are great recommendations in this article

LOTS TO DO - enjoy the photos, recipes, exercises, etc above!

katie

insane shaun t BIRTHDAY!

2012-01-05T17:31:00.000-05:00

last night i did an insanity cardio power hybrid, tonight i am doing an insanity pure cardio hybrid for my birthday celebration!

my coworkers surprised me with such nice cakes, treats and cards today

check out this amazing star wars customized card (my coworker used a thanksgiving star wars card and drew a cake over the turkey - AMAZING!)

SHAUN T INSANITY THEME CAKE!

off to workout and chill out - super productive day at work today & a funny birthday surprise - ICE CREAM CAKE, chocolate raspberry cake, fancy pasteries, amazing cards, etc!

la la la,

katie

2012 - bring it on!

2012-01-03T12:40:00.000-05:00

last night i made beef & bean casserole and a side of spinach with garlic & parmesan - YUM!

yesterday i did an insanity max cardio hybrid - it REALLY kicked my butt!

this morning i did an insanity pure cardio hybrid - SOLID.

happy 2012 everyone,

sorry i have been slacking! i had a really nice vacation. i am back at work today.

in regards to the new year, this 2012 i will do the following -

eat more greens (spinach, broccoli, etc...)
enjoy kick a$$ workouts (insanity, p90x, hybrids, kettlebell work, rep workouts, etc...)
cook more (pack up lunches and eat less frozen food for dinner)

lots to catch up on this week,

katie

protein cookies! puma disc ltwt launch and butt kicking workout!

2011-12-21T15:52:00.000-05:00

my workout today - insanity pure cardio, 200 rep glute workout then foam roller stretching

protein cookies with chocolate & chia seeds!!!

the cookies included tropical traditions coconut oil

cookies in the oven

puma disc ltwt launch in january - love them!!!

LOTS TO DO - talk soon!!!

katie

"don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it."

2011-12-20T08:51:00.000-05:00

my kick a$$ workout last night - insanity max interval plyo HYBRID then 250 rep session, my legs were on fire!!!

i saw this quote online last night - love it!

happy holidays out there!

i have been super busy with work, holiday shopping, travel, etc.....i am stoked to have time off this weekend/next week to chill out.

my workouts have been going really well - i am mixing insanity with rep workouts (based on workouts from bodyrock.tv) it is really fun to do something different every single day! i cannot wait for p90x2 to drop, if i hear good things about it i will definitely try a few of the workouts from the program.

time for breakfast at work and meeting madness,

katie

weirdo wacky wellness wednesday

2011-12-14T14:20:00.000-05:00

i currently have a cold, so i was a bit tired/sick last night, but i pumped out a moderate 1000 rep workout then stretched out with my foam roller.
i took it slow but i am feeling it in my legs/arms today.

my dinner last night - beef/bean casserole mixed with massaged kale salad - DELICIOUS!

i made the casserole and salad monday and packed up lunches and dinners!

i followed the recipe above for the beef/bean casserole but i tweaked it a bit.
i used 1 lb trader joe's 96% lean beef, 1.5 cups onion, 4 garlic cloves, 2 cans of garbanzo beans, salt/pepper, red pepper flakes and all sorts of hot sauce! i am going to make this again, for sure!!!

allo friends,

i am back in the USA. i have a lot to do today so i need to keep this short.

workouts are going well, holiday shopping is about 90% done (phew), and i have vacation time coming up - woop woop!

k

500 rep workout. last night. plan for tonight.

2011-12-08T02:37:00.000-05:00

last night a group of 4 of us did a workout last night inspired by the 500-1000 rep workouts on bodyrock.tv
we were tight on time so we kept it at 500 reps

tonight we are planning this short 500 rep workout

last day in the office, i head home tomorrow.

i have started to really enjoy the 500 rep workouts as they are super fast and i can do them right after work and still get to dinner on time.....

tonight we are planning a 500 rep workout so we can get to an awesome tapas spot by 7:30 pm, i will update you on the food later on!

k

vietnam - 2 days left.

2011-12-07T03:13:00.000-05:00

totally obsessed, i LOVE the puma X blaze ltwt beams pack dropping this month.
info here & pre-order info here.

group lunches this week - buffet style.

500 rep workout - some evenings after work i am crammed for time so i do a quick workout in my room.

view from the bus this morning.

leaving vietnam on friday - only two days left.

some of my coworkers have started to do insanity with me! woop woop! i love the extra motivation of having people to workout with.....

lots to do today!

k

vietnam - day 4 - insanity madness, amazing food and SPA DAY!!!

2011-12-03T00:30:00.000-05:00

last night i was tight on time when i got back to the hotel after work so i did a 500 rep workout!

this morning i did a 500 rep workout alone then i did insanity fast&furious with some of my coworkers.

check out this badass shot of us doing insanity this morning, one of our coworkers saw us working out from his hotel room and snapped a few cool shots!

post insanity breakfast, i ate some of the omelette and some bread. i had watermelon juice mixed with seltzer water and this is my new favorite!

last night a bunch of us went out to dinner....wow....the food was GREAT!
highlight of the meal - tofu!

another highlight - beef with zucchini flower.

cactus in garlic sauce

watermelon juice!

happy weekend,

last night i had a really amazing dinner with my coworkers - the watermelon juice, tofu, beef & zuccihini flower and cactus were the highlights of the meal.

this morning a group of us did insanity fast&furious together - check out the cool aeriel shot!

i am going to a spa today for my first ever MASSAGE! woop woop.

talk soon,

k

vietnam - day 3 - 1000 rep workout, salmon & fish sticks, protein blast!

2011-12-01T23:55:00.000-05:00

i did my own version of the 1000 rep workout from this badass website last night.
KILLER.

last night, after my workout, i had dinner in the hotel.
the salmond & fish sticks were really tasty! (i also ate way too much cheese & bread, oops!)

this morning, i did insanity fast&furious with 4 of my coworkers.
then i re-fuled with an egg white/ham/cheese omelette and some wheat bread.

view from my ride into the office this morning

IT'S FRIDAY MY FRIENDS!

i hope everyone is having a productive/amazing week.

last night i was super tired after work, but i was so intrigued by the 1000 rep workout from bodyrock.tv that i walked into my hotel room, changed, and immediately did my own version of the workout in 35 minutes and 10 seconds. WOW. SERIOUSLY, KILLER. i am already writing up different versions of the workout incorporating moves from bodyrock.tv, insanity and p90x.

it is almost lunch time here in vietnam, bring on the chicken fingers.

katie

vietnam - day 2 - chicken tenders and insanity for the WIN!

2011-11-30T23:02:00.000-05:00

last night i was BEAT....i had chicken tenders for dinner...my go-to room service item here!

this morning i did insanity fast& furious with 2 of my coworkers - definitely a great way to get the day started

after insanity i re-fueled with my coworkers, i ended up eating the entire omlette and a bit of toast, YUM!

view from our bus ride to the office this morning

happy thursday my friends,

i am feeling GOOD today. last night i did insanity max plyo hybrid then ordered room service and went to BED. this morning i did insanity fast&furious with, esther & katie, two of my coworkers....such a great way to start the day! we killed the workout. tonight i will do insanity plyo and a core session.

i am super busy in the office today so i have to run.

have a great day,

katie

vietnam - i am here!

2011-11-29T23:52:00.000-05:00

outside the hotel this morning

breakfast - miso soup!

breakfast - omlette!

hey friends -

i landed in vietnam last night! i woke up at 5:30 this morning and blasted out insanity fast& furious. i feel much better now!

i am planning on doing insanity max interval circuit (hybrid) tonight.

talk soon,

k

pumagility! supreme protein french toast! the good bean! holiday wish list!

2011-11-23T12:54:00.000-05:00

i love pumagility shoes for my workouts
i HIGHLY recommend them

protein french toast
recipe of the week - 1 scoop supreme protein, 1/4 cup egg whites, pumpkin pie spice, stevia, splash of sugar free syrup - whip together
soak 3 pieces of weight watchers bread in the future
fry in a pan
POW! thanks kelly, you rock!

i just received the good bean, roasted chickpea snacks, i cannot wait to try them!

6 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein!
zing!

happy weirdo wednesday!

i am out of work in 1 hour then i have a little time off before i head to vietnam....ZOOOOOOOOOM!

my workout last night switched to insanity max cardio, it went really well! i feel like a million bucks after insanity. after work i am going max interval circuit as i need a total butt kicking before thanksgiving feasts....

in terms of holiday celebration i am going to share my holiday wish list with you....hahaha....i love lists!

list

j brand maria jeans - nightwish - size 27, santa, please please get these for me!

bath & body works - fireside oil - i love this scent!

protein powder - cookies & cream...cake batter...yes please!

ranch corn nuts - this is not a joke

aveeno tinted moisturizer in medium - i love this stuff

urban renewal flannels - any color - size medium

bob's red mill - vital wheat gluten

time to go!

k

INSANITY! protein french toast & protein sticks

2011-11-22T08:51:00.000-05:00

protein french toast - day 2 - even better than yesterday!

i whipped together 1 scoop supreme protein powder, 1/4 cup egg whites, pumpkin pie spices & splash sugar free peppermint mocha creamer, soak 3 pieces weight watchers bread in the mixture, fry in a pan
over 20 grams of protein & 9 grams of fiber

i made another batch of protein sticks - this time i added chia seeds for crunch!

i love popcorn, so this makes it even easier to eat...ha!

my morning workout routine - 20 minutes of fun to wake up! you should definitely try this!

busy day ahead of me!

last night i had an amazing workout - insanity max plyo - i felt like a million bucks after....tonight i am planning to do insanity max interval circuit....

gotta go!

k

protein blast off - monday funday!

2011-11-21T09:32:00.000-05:00

amazing protein sticks
recipe on smoothiegirleatstoo blog here
i made these last night with unsweetened baker's chocolate instead of cacao nibs - super easy and portable!
i am going to try a few variations on this recipe over the next few weeks

protein french toast breakfast
1 scoop supreme protein powder, 1/4 cup egg whites, splash of sugar free peppermint mocha creamer, stevia - mix together
soak 3 slices of weight watchers bread in mixture
fry in a pan! delicious!

my puma X undftd microdots!

hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

happy monday. i hope you had a great weekend. it was BEAUTIFUL outside!

2.5 days until thanksgiving vacation, then i am off to vietnam for business.....which means LOTS to do until then.

i tried 2 new recipes this weekend, protein sticks and protein french toast, both will be made again, all details can be found above.

workout tonight - insanity MAX plyo then cardio abs!

k

chia seed protein pancake magic - puma X undftd micro-dots - nutrasea omega oil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-11-18T15:28:00.000-05:00

literally the BEST protein pancake so far!
2 scoops supreme protein vanilla powder, 1 tble bob's coconut flour, 1 tble pb2, 1/4 cup pumpkin, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup egg white, splash of sugar free peppermint mocha creamer (just a little!), unsweetened baker's chocolate chopped up, mix together well, then toss in 3/4 tble chia seeds - cook in a pan! POW, the extra crunch from the chia seed was amazing - TRY THEM!

rocking my puma undftd micro-dot promo shoes today

i keep reading about the benefits of omega fatty acids so i am going to try nutrasea lemon flavor this weekend
info here and here

happy friday!

going to keep this short - busy week - it flew by!!!!

lots to do today.

enjoy your weekend,

k

sometimes you need to know when to back off!

2011-11-16T19:01:00.000-05:00

my sister's coffee mug - love this!

so happy with the puma shadow society states pack
info here and here

my post title has to do with my workout tonight, i planned to do pure cardio AND jillian michaels 6 week 6 pack
but half way into pure cardio i realized if i did both workouts i would be utterly fried, i had to tell myself to back off and leave something in the tank for tomorrow....it is obviously a grey area when it comes to knowing when to push it and when to stop but today i definitely made the right choice! i will kick my workouts in the butt tomorrow!

happy weirdo wednesday evening!

just finished my workout - time to CHILL OUT.

high five to KEN FROM BEACHBODY.com customer service for helping me out with my scratched dvds - amazing service!

quote of the day - "Your morning thought may determine your conduct for the day. Optimistic thoughts will make your day bright and productive, while pessimistic thinking will make it dull and wasteful. Face each day cheerfully, smilingly, and courageously, and it will naturally flow that your work will be a real pleasure and progress will be a delightful accomplishment."

k

weirdo wednesday in full effect

2011-11-16T16:14:00.000-05:00

i started a new vitamin routine
i take a multivitamin at work, and i take a variety of extracts with dinner at night
cinnamon, cayenne, tumeric, garlic and calcium w/vitamin d

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOO,

this week has been CRUISING, so busy at work, the days are FLYING! oh my goodness.

i spent the weekend reorganizing my apartment as my sister moved in! woop woop! i love how everything is coming together in the place. and it is really nice to have her around. i have never lived with someone before, but i think it will be great to have her there as we are both working all week and we have similar lifestyles.

as the holidays are quickly approaching i have been doing a lot of online shopping for my family and friends,as a result i found all sorts of things i want for myself, OOPS....

anyone have a hook up at j brand? i love the maria jean and the nightwish wash looks so nice, help me out!
http://www.jbrandjeans.com/23110_Maria_in_Nightwish/pd/cl/2970/np/500/p/2073.html
i love burning candles and using scented oil in my apartment, the scent fireside from bath & body works is amazing.
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11815350&prodFindSrc=cart
as you can tell from my last two billion blog posts i am digging protein pancakes! but i would really like to try them with new protein powder flavors - cake batter, cookies & cream and caramel toffee fudge would be rad....
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

enough of that!

time to work, tonight i am planning an amazing insanity/core blast session - PURE CARDIO then JILLIAN MICHAELS 6 week 6 pack level 2

wish me luck,

k

blender bottle! fitness fun!

2011-11-10T08:41:00.000-05:00

used my blender bottle for the first time yesterday
super cool product - info here

last night i did a brand new hybrid workout
insanity warm up then p90x legs/back - only the legs portion
solid!

protein pancake with blueberries

hi!

lots to do today! have a wonderfully productive thursday,

katie

ps - tonight insanity pylo

blueberry pine nut chocolate chip PROTEIN PANCAKE?!?!?!?

2011-11-09T13:05:00.000-05:00

worked late last night then did insanity pure cardio
zing!

supreme protein pancake today
2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 2 tble bob's coconut flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, splash vanilla extract, 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup pumpkin, blueberries, chopped up unsweetened baker's chocolate & pine nuts
DAMMMMNNN so good!

up close
so tasty!

happy wednesday,

this is going to be short - check out the amazing protein pancake recipe above, WOW......so tasty and filling. it has over 40 grams of protein and a lot of fiber.

workout tonight - insanity plyo. then core work!

gotta run!

katie

spicy chocolate protein pancake!

2011-11-07T09:26:00.000-05:00

spicy chocolate protein pancake - up close & personal
delicious!

spicy chocolate protein pancake
ingredients - 1.5 scoops nitrean, 1tbl bob's coconut flour, 1 tble pb2, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (not kidding), 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup pumpkin, small pinch of sea salt

happy monday,

the start of a brand new crazy week!

i made a new version of the protein pancake today - SPICY CHOCOLATE! i added cinnamon & cayenne pepper, POW. i love spicy chocolate so it may sound weird to you but i am really enjoying it!

the health benefits of cinnamon and cayenne are endless - read about cinnamon here and cayenne here.

tonight i need a killer workout as i ate like a pig all weekend. i am planning to do insanity max interval circuit then jillian michaels 6 pack level 1.
byeeeee,

katie

SQUATS - they are good for WHAT???? fry the fat friday!

2011-11-04T09:07:00.000-04:00

close up of my protein pancake!

i am eating my protein pancake with sf syrup and naturally more peanut butter

the ingredients for the pancake today are as follows
1.5 scoops nitrean, 1 tble bob's coconut flour, 1 tble bob's low carb baking mix, 1 tble pb2, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup pumpkin

last night i did insanity max interval circuit then jillian 30 day shred level 3
i skipped the cardio portions of jillian's workout as i had already done insanity
great workout, i love the combo of insanity then strength work from jillian's dvds

happpppppy fry the fat friday,

i have a lot to do but i want to share some cool info on SQUATS! as you may or may not know squats are my favorite exercise, and i found out they MAY be the best exercise for you (or for me at least!).

according to men's health - "Squats create an overall anabolic environment in the body that maximizes gains from other exercises [in your workout]," says Volek. Because squats involve a large muscle group and require a tremendous amount of energy, they trigger the release of extra testosterone and growth hormone in the bloodstream. And that'll help you build your upper body, too.

another interesting article highlights the 5 top benefits of squats -
Sports And Performance –
The benefits of squats are endless. But if you’re an athlete then having powerful leg muscles is going to make you stronger, faster, quicker and more explosive no matter what sport you participate in.
Gaining Muscle -
Because squats help to release the most anabolic growth hormones and testosterone into your body, you’ll start to gain muscle in your upper body as well. Each exercise will help release these hormones but because the quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings are the largest muscle groups in the body, they release the most growth hormone when released. These growth hormones go to work to start building muscle all over your body.
Toning Up –
One of the main benefits of squats is that it is a compound full body exercise which helps to engage and contract just about every muscle group in the body. Squats help you to fully use the most muscles per exercise and is the #1 exercise for toning and tightening your butt, hips, quadriceps, stomach, lower and middle back, calves, hamstrings and shoulders.
Squats are the creme de la creme of all exercises for toning and tightening your entire body.
Increasing Balance –
Squats are an excellent way to improve posture and balance. Because you need to use the proper form, concentration is key. As we age we start to lose balance in the nerve endings and connective tissues in our bodies. This has to do with our brain and a deterioration of communication from the brain and the spine to specific muscles in the lower body.
Injury Prevention –
The benefits of squats for injury prevention are critical. Did you know that every professional sporting team uses squats as part of their training program for their world class athletes? Why do they do that?
Well for many reasons but one of the main benefits of squats is injury prevention. There is no other exercise that strengthens connective tissues, ligation, and as many stabilizing muscles as squats. Muscles that stabilize are not primary muscles, they are tertiary muscles that act to support and stabilize the main muscles that do the bulk of the work

i will definitely be doing some squats tonight!

talk soon,

k

the independent - somerville. butt kicking planned for tonight!

2011-11-03T08:54:00.000-04:00

last night a group of us went to the independent in somerville for dinner

we started off with mushroom dip which was amazing
so creamy and flavorful

my sister had the cheeseburger
thankfully she does not like pickles so i was able to steal her pickle which was tasty

mark ordered the mac & cheese with bacon & peas - oh my goodness - this was the star of the night
so tasty, i couldn't help but steal most of his meal

i had a chicken panini with goat cheese, spinach, walnut red pepper spread and house made chips
super impressed!

i woke up this morning, still very full, and whipped up brunch to eat later at work once my stomach digests dinner....
nitrean chocolate protein pancake

wow, it is already thursday, this week is flying!

last night i had an amazing meal at the independent in somerville. i have been here 2 other times and the food didn't really impress me. but last night i was very impressed. great food, nice vibe! check em out here.

i have a lot to get done today so i am planning a crazy workout tonight. i am thinking insanity max interval circuit (love this workout) then p90x ab ripper. i haven't done either of these workouts in a few weeks so it will be a nice change, total muscle confusion.....

hope you have a nice day!

katie

i can't get enough! insanity, jillian, protein pancakes, puma X beams & j brand maria power stretch denim!

2011-11-02T10:18:00.000-04:00

last night i did insanity plyo and jillian 30 day shred level 2

only complaint - jillian's dvd forces you to watch 60-120 seconds of infomercial before you can get to the main menu! annoying!!!

supreme protein pancake - made quickly this morning, packed up for brunch

i topped the supreme protein pancake with a bit of artisana raw coconut butter

loving my puma X beams disc ltwt

j brand maria power stretch denim is absolutely the BEST
the fit is wonderful and the denim actually retains its shape all day
i don't know how they did it!

it's weirdo wednesday,

last night i did insanity plyo then jillian 30 day shred level 2. solid workout. sorry jillian - one complaint - you have to watch 2 minutes of crap before you get to the main menu - ANNOYING! BUT the workout was great. i used light weights and my shoulders and legs were burning. i highly recommend the workout, i just wish you could go straight to the workout....sorry....cut the crap, get with the program, if i am putting in a workout dvd i want to workout, i don't want to watch a big loser commercial.

i made an amazing protein pancake recipe this morning and i want to figure out how much protein (approximately) is in the recipe as a few people have asked.

supreme protein pancake
ingredients
2 scoops supreme protein powder - 30 grams protein
1 tble bob's red mill coconut flour - 1 gram protein
1 tble pb2 - 2.5 grams protein
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg whites - 10 grams protein
1/4 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup so delicious unsweetened coconut milk
approximately - 44 grams protein (give or take...)

ok, so after a few weeks with my j brand maria jeans i have to continue to rave about them - the fit is wonderful and the denim is light but it retains it's shape! i am baffled by this, but j brand is using something they call "power stretch" denim, and it truly works. my ultimate wish list includes maria in a variety of colors - nightwish, clocker, veruca & mazzaro. obviously i won't buy them but there is no harm in looking right?

must get back to work!

talk soon,

k

weekend wrap up! ever after evening......

2011-10-31T20:42:00.000-04:00

sunday relaxing time - barns & noble time
i read 1032921039 magazines

this is an amazing thing to think about - YOUR BODY AGES 80% slower with exercise!

love this quote!

amazing calorie AFTER BURN from intense training
i definitely think i benefit from this because insanity is crazy

my workout tonight was solid
insanity pure cardio & jillian killer buns & thighs level 1

happyyyy monday evening,

i wrapped up a great day at work with a fun workout - insanity pure cardio then jillian michaels buns & thighs level 1. the combo of the two workouts was great - killer burn and definitely a sore lower body already.

i am hanging with my sister watching ever after right now - we love this movie!!

as i am addicted to workout dvds i already have a wish list (below) - i want them - but i don't need them, so for now maybe i can convince my friend meredith to buy them and tell me if they are badass or not...just kidding meredith!

jillian michaels - extreme shed & shred
jillian michaels - ripped in 30

good evening,

katie

two favorite recipes - check them out!

2011-10-31T11:48:00.000-04:00

protein pancake with blueberries and a side of turkey sausage
delicious and nutritious

my favorite new protein pancake - recipe below!!

i have been working out in pumas for about a year now - i highly recommend this model!

happy monday funday!!!!

i have 2 recipes to share with everyone - the recipes are super simple, really nutritious, and they travel well.

protein pancake
1.5 scoop protein powder
1 tablespoon pb2
1.5 tablespoon bob's red mill coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg whites
1/4 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup coconut milk (i use so delicious unsweetened)

mix ALL ingredients in a bowl - thoroughly - it will take 2-3 minutes
spray a pan with cooking spray, heat up pan so it is warm
dump pancake ingredients from the bowl into the pan
cook both sides
top with a SMALL amount of coconut oil

i topped with coconut oil this morning, then cut the pancake into pieces and brought to work, then i dipped in sugar free syrup. the pancake is super easy to make and great to bring to work, they hold me over for so long because of the crazy amount of protein and fiber.

giada's white bean & chicken chili
you can find the recipe HERE. i tweak the recipe and use more chicken, more swiss chard and i add 2 bags of lima beans. this soup is really filling and re-heats well.

in regards to workouts i am still mixing up insanity and jillian michaels dvds. tonight i am going to do insanity pure cardio and jillian michaels buns & thighs level 1.

back to work!

katie

happy FRIDAY - bring on the weeeeeee-kend!!!

2011-10-28T10:03:00.000-04:00

nitrean power breakfast
chocolate mint cake

al slept over last night so i did a shorter workout than planned
insanity plyo then wine/relax time!

friday is HERE!

i hope you had a great week.

last night i did a shorter workout than planned as my sister slept over. i did insanity plyo, which i really enjoy, then did some stretching & foam roller stuff....after work i plan on doing insanity MAX cardio.

i am rocking my new j brand maria jeans today and i have to say i am obsessed with these jeans. i am definitely a skinny jean girl...i never thought i would be into the high waist cut but since i have tried on the maria cut i have been HOOKED. the clocker wash and mazzaro wash are calling my name, but i cannot buy them! (don't let me!)

the snow last night was a SHOCKER. i had to scrape off my car today as it was covered in ice, BUMMER. one good thing about this time of year is HOLIDAY scented candles - i need to stock up!!!

i am looking forward to a weekend of relaxing, eating (going out to eat!), running errands, and seeing friends.

k

thursday fun - are you DIGGING DEEP? insanity & jillian michaels

2011-10-27T12:46:00.001-04:00

my friend and i just tried biofusion vita-immune mixed with water - tasty and nutritious
info here

vita-immune fusion is packed with nutrients
check out details here

last night i did insanity cardio power then jillian michaels shred-it level w/15 kettlebell
i REALLY like this combination

my protein power breakfast
nitrean chocolate MINT cake served with artisana cashew butter & sugar free syrup
1.5 scoops nitrean, 1 tble bob's coconut flour, 1 tble pb2, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 egg whites, 1/4 cup pumpkin and a teaspoon of MINT EXTRACT - YUMMMMMYYYY!!

happy thurzzzzzday friends,

this week is FLYING, i have been so busy at work but i am taking a lunch break now.

my workouts have been really fun - the muscle confusion is at it's MAX right now - i am mixing insanity with tons of jillian michaels dvds from collage video - i love it. last night i did insanity cardio power then jillian michaels shred-it with weights with a 15 lb kettlebell. i LOVE the combination. seriously, the cardio from insanity is nuts then the follow up with the weights/cardio mix is fun and challenging in a different way. my core and lower body is super sore today.

tonight i am going to do insanity plyo then jillian michaels buns&thighs level 1.

i really want a few more work out dvds but i HAVE to stop myself! the workouts in the dvds below look killer

my friend, meredith, and i are both addicted to workout dvds. it is so much better than going to the gym, in my opinion, i save time, i mix it up a lot more, and i can do the workouts in a hotel room.

time to go!

k

current obsessions - photo update - j brand jeans, insanity & jillian hybrid and protein cakes!

2011-10-26T16:59:00.001-04:00

i love j brand jeans, and right now you can spend $125 and get a code to spend $250 on the j brand website
info HERE
if i had an unlimited amount of money i would buy 10 pairs of the maria jean - it is a high waisted skinny jean
they fit me so well, i am obsessed! you can check them out HERE
i received the best gift - the maria jean in majestic & starless, but the colors nightwish, clocker & mazzaro look amazing

i have been doing a hybrid workout program - fusing insanity & jillian michaels workouts
i really like it so far!
tonight i am doing insanity cardio power then jillian 6 pack level 2, wish me luck!

as you can tell i am loving protein cakes, very simple to make and super tasty
check out my past recipes on my blog
nitrean powder & supreme protein powder work really well for these

check this out!!! nitrean cake & KILLER buns & thighs workout!

2011-10-25T11:34:00.000-04:00

protein power breakfast - nitrean protein cake
2 scoop nitrean, 1 tble coconut flour, 1 tble pb2, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 cup pumpkin, 4 egg whites
top with sugar free pancake syrup mixed with artisana cacao bliss
AMAZING!!!!

delicious & nutritious

men's health gave nitrean protein powder the "best of" label - well deserved!

last night i did insanity plyo and jillian michaels killer buns & thighs level 3.
WOW. what a workout.

i bought a foam roller a few weeks back and i am loving it
definitely worth the money
i highly recommend for any heavy exercisers!

allo friends -

it is tuesday! hope you are having a nice week.

i HAVE to tell you about my killer workout last night. so i did insanity plyo then jillian michaels killer buns & thighs level 3 ---- WOW ---- what a crazy amazing workout session. i love insanity and i wanted to amp up my workout as i ate like a total pig this weekend, so when the plyo session ended i popped in kb&t level 3. i really like the transition from the crazy manic insanity session into kb&t as i find kb&t to be slower, that is NOT to say it is easy, but the workout allows you to focus on your form and get a deeper burn. when i woke up this morning my lower body was HURTING - in a good way. i highly recommend checking out this dvd at collage video to mix up your workouts.

tonight i am planning to do insanity cardio power then jillian michaels 6 weeks 6 pack level 1 to mix it up. i will update everyone on the workout session tomorrow.

i am eating my nitrean protein cake right now. these things hold me over for hours and they take a long time to eat ---- definitely a big bang for your buck in terms for calories and hunger satisfaction.

nitrean cake
2 scoops nitrean chocolate powder - approx 215 calories
1 tablespoon bob's organic coconut flour - approx 30 calories
1 tablespoon pb2 - approx 20 calories
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 egg whites - approx 60 calories
1/4 cup pumpkin - approx 20 calories
total - approx 345 calories (then add for your additional fillings and/or toppings)

enjoy your day!

katie

manic monday --- artisana cashini & supreme protein cake!

2011-10-24T16:26:00.000-04:00

check out my protein cake recipe here
thanks again kelly - the supreme protein powder is delicious!!

today i topped my protein cake with artisana raw cashini butter
KILLER!!!

manic monday in FULL EFFECT.

looking forward to a killer workout tonight....i am thinking insanity PLYO then jillian michaels buns & thighs level 3......i will update you tomorrow!

katie

insanity & jillian michaels --- interesting!

2011-10-20T15:40:00.000-04:00

for my first jillian workout i did the insanity WARM UP (only) then jillian's buns & thighs level 3 - SOLID!

for my second jillian workout i did the insanity WARM UP (only) then jillian's 6 week 6 pack level 2 workout - GREAT!

i made a protein cake with universal nutrition cookies & cream powder this morning

low calories, packed with protein & fiber --- yum!

this week has been INSANE, soooo busy.

i tried 2 jillian michaels workouts for the first time and let me tell you - they are a GREAT addition to insanity & asylum. i thought the workouts might be too easy but they are intermediate level and i got a solid workout both times i did her workouts this week. i did the insanity warm up (only the warm up) then jillian's buns&thighs level 3 on tuesday - definitely a great workout, high intensity and a good burn.....last night i did the insanity warm up then jillian's 6pack level 2 - again great workout, cool moves and it went by so fast. i learned a few new moves to add to my program and i think it's fun to try new workouts.

i need to run!

have a nice thursday,

katie

workout update - insanity, asylum, and my PROTEIN (bowl)CAKE obsession!

2011-10-18T12:24:00.000-04:00

last night i did insanity plyo then asylum relief - GREAT combo

dry ingredients to my PROTEIN (bowl) CAKE
love nitrean and supreme protein powders

bowl 1 - dry ingredients (protein powder, coconut flour, peanut flour & baking powder)
bowl 2 - wet ingredients (egg whites & pumpkin)

protein (bowl)CAKE out of the microwave

protein (bowl)CAKE cut in half

happy tuezzzzday,

last night i had an amazing workout session - insanity plyo then asylum relief. i really needed the stretch and i feel great today! it is crazy how much the month 1 insanity workouts still kick my butt. i can definitely move faster and do a lot more reps but my butt gets KICKED.

i tweaked my PROTEIN (bowl)CAKE recipe again.....
today the ingredients were -
1.5 scoops nitrean protein powder
2 tble coconut flour
1 tble pb2
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg whites
1/4 cup pumpkin
few spoonfuls of chopped unsweetened baker's chocolate & pine nuts
microwave 3 minutes.....

YUM!

tonight i am planning a new workout as my new dvds just came in....i will give you the details tomorrow.

have a great day!

katie

protein (pan)CAKE - moist, tasty & packed with protein!

2011-10-17T10:34:00.000-04:00

i went to whole foods this weekend
i love these kevita drinks!
and i love nutritional yeast on my popcorn!

allo -

hope everyone had a great weekend.

i ran a ton of errands this weekend - my record player is set up, my new couch was FINALLY delivered, and i went food shopping. woop woop.

as you can tell from my last 45 posts i am addicted to protein cakes. i did a lot more experimenting in order to get the desired consistency and flavor so check out the updated recipe here.

protein cakes

bowl 1

1.5 scoops supreme protein powder
1 tablespoon peanut flour (pb2)
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
mix thoroughly

bowl 2

spray bowl with cooking spray
3 egg whites
2-4 tablespoons of pumpkin (play around here to get desired consistency)
mix thoroughly

next up

add ingredients from bowl 1 into bowl 2
mix thoroughly - and i mean thoroughly
add a tablespoon of chopped unsweetend baker's chocolate/pine nuts
microwave 2-4 minutes (it took 3 minutes this morning as i had more pumpkin in the recipe so i had to cook it longer so the middle would be cooked through)
allow to cool

yum yum yum yum.

gotta go!!!

katie

supreme protein CHOCOLATE CHIP (pan)CAKE

2011-10-13T17:25:00.000-04:00

i tried a new protein cake recipe (see below) with supreme protein powder - so easy, high in protein and TASTY

i made 2 protein cakes this morning - this is what they look like right out of the microwave

this is what the protein cake looks once it is cooled and flipped out of the microwave

allo everyone -

it is dreary and raining in boston - BLAHHHHHHH! but today definitely ZIPPED by.....

i started my day off with a 20 minute insanity fast & furious workout - HYBRID version. so for the workout i did the full warm up then for the 9 minute circuit i did the following

4 hooks, 4 low hooks, 4 jumps (repeat on other side, continue to repeat sequence)
squat burpees, when i come up from the plank i do 2 squats then repeat
walking lunges

repeat sequence a total of three times, then stretch.

i like doing a short workout in the morning to wake up and get my metabolism going. tonight i will do a differnt workout for under 40 minutes. so on a daily basis i work out approximately one hour and on the weekends i keep it LIGHT or i take days off.

as you have seen from my past few posts, i have been playing around with different protein cake recipes. this morning i made a new protein cake using supreme protein powder (thanks KELLY!) and it was crazy good. i am going to eat another one tonight, ha!

supreme protein chocolate chip (pan)CAKE
it tastes like a chocolate chip pancake that is why i am calling it this!

step 1

spray a bowl with cooking spray/oil/etc....
add 1 1/2 scoops supreme protein vanilla ice cream powder
add 3/4 tablespoon coconut flour
add 2 egg whites and 1/2 whole egg (or 3 egg whites, since i was making 2 cakes i used 2 egg whites each and a whole egg split between both of them)
stir well with a fork until blended
add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (i am going to play with this amount)
add 1/2 tablespoon chopped unsweetened baker's chocolate and pine nuts (i have these 2 ingredients chopped up and mixed in a container - you can have fun here with different add ons or skip completely)
stir with a fork
microwave 2:00 - 3:00 minutes (for my microwave it was 2:15-2:30)
allow to cool
flip over bowl and cut up

there you go! i dipped my pieces in sugar free pancake syrup, WOW. so simple. so easy. and so much protein! yummy. i was stocking up on pumpkin for my other protein cake recipe but i don't think i need to do that anymore.

time to wrap things up and head home to workout.

katie

NITREAN CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN 2.0!

2011-10-12T08:21:00.000-04:00

i made the BEST nitrean chocolate muffin so far!

i used the muffin as a bun for my morningstar farm breakfast patty

beautiful sky this morning

it's WEIRDO WEDNESDAY!

i have a busy day ahead of me but i HAVE to share the recipe for the best muffin i have made yet - i am calling it NITREAN CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN 2.0.

basically i tweaked my basic muffin recipe to the following

NITREAN CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN 2.0

first
in a bowl mix the following ingredients thoroughly (to break up the coconut flour)

1 tablespoon coconut flour
1 WHOLE scoop of nitrean chocolate protein powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon stevia
1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder

second
spray a bowl with cooking spray (to prevent the muffin from sticking), in this bowl mix the following ingredients thoroughly (whip!)

1 whole egg
1 egg white
1/4 cup pumpkin

third
add dry ingredients from first step into the bowl with the wet ingredients, mix thoroughly - then add last 2 ingredients

1/2 tablespoon unsweetened baker's chocolate (optional)
squirt of sugar free pancake syrup (optional)

fourth
microwave until cooked through - this ranges from 2:30 to 4:00, i typically microwave for 3:00 (minutes) then i do 30 second intervals if needed

final step
take bowl out of the microwave, flip over onto a plate/paper towel/etc and allow to cool. then ENJOY in whatever fashion you like - top with nut butter, break up and add to yogurt, slice in half like a muffin and use to make a sammich with egg whites/morningstar farm sausage patty/etc....

i am enjoying mine now with a morningstar farm sausage patty in the middle - DELICIOUS!

have a splendid day,

katie

nitrean chocolate protein muffin and sensa quench grapefruit drink!

2011-10-11T18:33:00.000-04:00

thanks to katelyn for the tasty sensa vitamin packs
i love grapefruit and these packets LEGIT are the best tasting grapefruit product i have ever had!

check out the nutritional facts here

lining up the ingredients for my protein muffin this morning

today i added some blueberries

the muffin is HUGE and super filling

it's TUESDAY! i am about to leave work, it was a super busy day today! i am going to do asylum speed & agility tonight then relax.

i tried sensa quench drinks for the first time today - WOW they are super tasty. i cannot wait to try all the flavors. thanks to katelyn for these!

this morning i made my favorite chocolate protein muffin, but i made some alterations to the basic recipe (see below).....definitely try them, you won't regret it.

enjoy your evening,

katie

nitrean chocolate protein muffin

2 egg whites
1/4 cup pumpkin
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1.5 tablespoons nitrean chocolate powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Stevia (to taste)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (I use Hershey's Special Dark)
1/2 tablespoon chopped up unsweetened Baker's chocolate (optional)
Small handful of blueberries

spray microwave safe bowl with cooking spray (or grease as you want)

mix all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl

microwave for 2:30-4:00 minutes (really depends on the microwave so pay attention and DO not let overcook or it will be super dry)

take bowl out of microwave (carefully as it will be hot), flip over the bowl onto a plate and the "muffin" will fall out easily

allow "muffin to cool"

ENJOY!

happy monday - CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MUFFIN SAUSAGE SAMMICH try this!

2011-10-10T17:21:00.000-04:00

i had an amazing insanity session last night and this morning! POW!

i love smoothiegirls protein muffins
today i sliced one in half and made a sammich with a morningstar sausage patty
DELICIOUS!

happy monday friends,

i am so glad i had today off from work - i ran a bunch of errands i have been putting off, i had a solid insanity session (max interval circuit) and i got to relax a bit.

last night i purchased 4 jillian michaels dvds off collagevideo so i can try some new workouts. i will try all the workouts and then incorporate the moves i like into my insanity hybrid sessions. i hope they are good!

i bought the following dvds

killer buns & thighs
6 week 6 pack
shred it with weights (pumped to try this with my kettlebells)
banish fat, boost metabolism

for breakfast this morning, i had an amazing SAMMICH - first off i made a smoothiegirl protein muffin, then i sliced it in half and used it as a "bun" then for the inside i placed a morningstar farm sausage patty in the middle - WOW - PACKED with fiber and protein - and SO tasty.

chocolate protein muffin sausage sammich

2 egg whites
1/4 cup pumpkin (i am already stocking up on cans of pumpkin to get me through the year!)
2 tablespoons coconut flour (tomorrow i am going to do 1 tble coconut flour and 1 tble nitrean chocolate protein powder)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Stevia (to taste)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (I use Hershey's Special Dark)
1/2 tablespoon chopped up unsweetened Baker's chocolate (optional)
morningstar farm sausage patty (any flavor)

spray microwave safe bowl with cooking spray (or grease as you want)
mix all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl
microwave for 2:30-4:00 minutes (really depends on the microwave so pay attention and DO not let overcook or it will be super dry)
take bowl out of microwave (carefully as it will be hot), flip over the bowl onto a plate and the "muffin" will fall out easily
allow "muffin to cool"
microwave morningstar patty or follow cooking directions on package (pan/microwave/bake/etc...)
slice muffin in half (long way)
place patty in the middle
ENJOY!

talk to you soon!

katie

3 products of the week - glutamine CHEWIES, supreme protein BARS & popchip JALAPENO

2011-10-07T12:18:00.000-04:00

i tried these glautmine chewies today and they are super cool!

up close chewies
ZERO grams of sugar!

the stats are awesome - low calorie/low sugar
i will be snacking on these after workouts for recovery!

as you know i am OBSESSED with these supreme protein bars
high five to kelly as he got me interested in them, now we cannot get enough of them at the office

new popchips flavor - JALAPENO, enough said!!!

happy friday out there,

i am SO sore today. my workouts this week have been solid - a mix of insanity and asylum .

my favorite products of the week are the following -

1. supreme protein bars - just try one and you will be hooked. thanks to kelly for the recommendation!

2. betancourt glutamine chewies - candy for workout recovery! i am going to use these for the next few weeks and i will let you know if i notice a difference in my recovery/workouts.

3. popchips jalapeno flavor - hands down the best low calorie "chip" and this new flavor won't let you down.

i am looking forward to the long weekend as the past few weeks have been crazy.

enjoy your weekend!

katie

protein blast - supreme protein & pro-ade protein water

2011-10-05T15:31:00.000-04:00

protein blast off breakfast
pro ade protein water - info here
supreme protein bar - check out this

check these nutritional facts! 20 grams of protein, 90 calories! zipppp

it is wacky wednesday here in boston, i am cranking at work today so i am going to keep this short.

i cannot get enough of these supreme protein bars, i NEED more! check them out here.

i tried a new product this morning - pro ade protein water - so basically it's a drink with 20 grams of protein, 90 calories, and 0 grams of sugar - HELLO AMAZING. i am planning to drink another one after my workout tonight.

i highly recommend both of these products for taste, quality and nutrients.

talk soon,

katie

germany update - insanity, supreme protein bars & turkey salad!

2011-09-26T10:06:00.000-04:00

i will be eating a lot of turkey breast salads this week
this is my room service GO TO ITEM

i have been doing my insanity workouts in the hotel gym
on saturday 2 of the guys i work with joined me!

gotta love the fact you can do all the workouts without equipment

i am so PSYCHED i packed some supreme protein bars
they are my NEW FAVORITE BAR
they taste like a candy bar, yet they have 15 grams of protein!!!

hello out there,

i am currently in germany on puma business. i am having a great time out here. yes, i am working and super busy but i am in germany! i love traveling.

so far the highlights of the trip are as follows -

2 of my guy co-workers tried insanity for the first time with me, i think it is so awesome to workout in a group, AND they loved it!

eating at new restaraunts - i had a great italian dinner and a fabulous thai dinner already

supreme protein bars - i brought these bad boys with me for the trip and i cannot believe how good they are, my co-workers love them too, i don't think i packed enough!!

i will keep you updated throughout the week,

-katie

items of the week - SUPREME PROTEIN BARS & POPCORNERS

2011-09-21T10:31:00.000-04:00

supreme protein bars - check out this FLAVOR

pretzels, peanuts, caramel, peanut butter AND PROTEIN!

supreme protein bars - another classic flavor!

popcorners are the new FAVORITE SNACK at the puma office, we cannot get enough!

jon and esther fighting over popcorners!

happy wacky wednesday,

i have a lot to do but i wanted to share the TWO ITEMS OF THE WEEK WITH YOU!

- supreme protein bars - amazing flavors, super tasty and packed with protein, check them out here you can be sure i will be eating these on my trip to germany.

- popcorners - crunchy and delicious. we cannot get enough in the puma office. popcorners we NEED MORE! help us with our addiction!!!!

gotta go!!

katie

chocolate nitrean CH-CH-CH-CHIA protein power pudding!

2011-09-20T09:16:00.000-04:00

i know it may not LOOK amazing but i swear to you it TASTES beyond amazing

my special ingredients!
nitrean protein powder in chocolate & hershey's special dark cocoa

if you haven't tried chia yet i highly recommend you do

happy tuesday,

i watched a bunch of crossfit videos on youtube last night, and i am thinking it's time for me to try crossfit. as you guys know i do a mix of interval training, weights and kettle bell moves so crossfit seems right up my alley. after i get back from germany i am definitely going to check it out! there is a crossfit 10 minutes from my apartment!!!

i have to share my current chia protein pudding recipe with you as it's straight up amazing - tasty, filling, easy to make, and most importantly packed with protein and nutrients.

chocolate nitrean chia protein powder pudding

base ingredients

chia seeds
water
nitrean chocolate protein powder
hershey's special dark cocoa powder (optional)
stevia (optional)

toppings (for the most part you can top with anything)

pine nuts (optional)
baker's unsweetened chocolate (optional)
pomegranate seeds (optional)

directions

make basic chia gel (mix chia seed with water and allow to sit 13-30 minuites)
stir in nitrean chocolate protein powder (2-3 scoops)
stir in 1 tblespoon of hershey's special dark cocoa powder
stir in 1 teaspoon stevia
refrigerate
top with chopped pine nuts & chopped baker's chocolate
YUM!

this stuff tastes great and is easy to make....

reasons i like chia seeds - packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and more! info here.
reasons i like pine nuts - check this out.

have a great day,

katie

puma X beams disc lightweight ~~~ i love nitrean protein powder!

2011-09-19T17:21:00.000-04:00

i cannot wait for these PUMA disc X beams shoes to drop!

as you guys know i have been eating a good amount of protein ice cream & pudding
this nitrean chocolate protein powder is a big part of it!

check out these stats!

happy monday!

i had a super relaxing weekend. back to the grind today.....i am going to have a killer week at work as we have design review. check out the puma X disc pack that is dropping in japan in october. so awesome!

my workouts have been good lately. i am headed off for an insanity session in about an hour.

i will re-fuel with some protein ice cream after my workout! nitrean protein powder has been a big part of my diet lately, it's the main ingredient in my protein ice cream and my chia pudding. yum! i will keep you all updated on new recipes.

talk soon,

k

missoni for target - insanity HYBRIDS - boom!

2011-09-15T09:39:00.000-04:00

insanity 20 minute fast & furious HYBRID

another insanity 20 minute fast & furious HYBRID

insanity max hybrid

sweat, much?

i am loving protein ice cream!

missoni for target tee - woop!

so i stocked up on missoni for target - for CHRISTMAS!

hello my friends,

happy thursday! this week has FLOWN by!

in regards to workouts i have been doing INSANITY consistently. i posted a few HYBRID versions of INSANITY workouts for you guys to check out. on a daily basis, i use INSANITY as my base but sometimes i switch up the moves in the circuits for other moves from p90x, asylum or tony horton one on one so i am constantly doing different workouts. it really keeps me from getting stale and it's fun putting new workouts together.

on the fashion front, the missoni for target collection launched this week and caused HAVOC at the stores and on the website. some stores sold out of ALL items within one hour of the launch! how crazy is that? i lucked out and managed to get the items i wanted for myself - tee, bathing suit, travel stuff and some holiday gifts.

off to get some major work done.

k

protein ice cream - POW

2011-09-08T09:32:00.000-04:00

i highly recommend this recipe....i added cocoa powder for a chocolate BOOST....

yum.

k

photo update. puma X undftd. chia love. lean cuisine lunch.

2011-09-07T13:49:00.000-04:00

love chia pudding

quick lunch - 15 grams of protein! pow!

off to work!

weekend of fun. back to the grind!

2011-09-06T12:23:00.000-04:00

after a long week i enjoyed new beer this weeked in maine!

love the sebago!

all packed up

it's tuesday - back to the healthy food & workouts!

such a beautiful view all weekend.....

hope everyone had a great LONG LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

i spent 3 nights in maine enjoying the weather, relaxing on the beach, drinking new beer and doing short workouts daily (20 minute fast/furious dvd per day).

i had work to catch up on yesterday so i worked on my spring/summer briefs and enjoyed time with my family.

i am back at work today. i have a lot to get done today!

when i get home tonight i am doing IGNITER INSANITY MAX CIRCUIT...which is my hybrid workout for the max interval circuit dvd. i take noexplode 30 minutes before, then i do the warm up for the workout (2 sets, not 3).

then the following exercises -

circuit A (repeat 3 times)

Pedal/Power Lunges
Ski Abs /Jacks/In & Out/Oblique
Power Strike
Goblet squat with 15 lb kettlebell (alternate sides holding weight)

circuit B (repeat 3 times)

Hook Jumps
High Knees with Twist
Goblet squat with 15 lb kettlebell (alternate sides holding weight)
Plank - back kicks/pull ins

then stretch time!

wish me luck! i love this workout....

katie

ps - i only take noxplode 2-3 times a week

last night.

2011-09-01T10:08:00.000-04:00

workout last night, added kettle moves!

the sky last night!!!

chia pudding with pine nuts & unsweetened baker's chocolate

chia pudding ingredients

chia pudding step 1

happy thursday friends,

i have a busy day in front of me! i hope all is well out there.

i am enjoying chia pudding right now, and i am pumped that i will be doing an insanity session tonight! (i did the quick 20 minute fast/furious workout this morning, so i am going to double up today, POW!)

talk soon,

katie

busy busy!

2011-08-31T12:01:00.000-04:00

i love this trader joe's tea!

check out these badass puma kicks, i have been rocking pumas for my workouts!

eggs in a nest! amazing!

i have been loving chia protein pudding, topped with cacao nibs. ZROOM!

BUSY BUSY - GOTTA RUN!

quick update - loving insanity, adding kettle swings/sumo squats/thrusters, busy at work, enjoying my summer.

k

chocolate peanut butter power pudding! pow! pow! pow! pow!

2011-08-17T19:24:00.000-04:00

zooooom!

just got my insanity fast&furious workout in....feeling good!

so check out the chocolate power pudding recipe above, it is AMAZING - super filling, really tasty and very easy.

i tweaked the recipe and used the following ingredients

chocolate PEANUT BUTTER protein pudding

4 tbsp chia seed
12 ounces water
1 cup protein powder (dessert kind)
1 cup yogurt (fage 2%)
3 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon stevia
1/2 tablespoon pb2 (powdered peanut butter)

SO tasty.

TRY it.

k

just tomatoes, insanity & kettlebells

2011-08-16T22:01:00.001-04:00

i cannot wait to try!

zipppppppppppppp!

it's almost bed time - so this is going to be SHORT.

check out this rad sample box sent from http://www.justtomatoes.com/jtstore/pc/home.asp ! they have some cool products worth checking out.

on the fitness front i have been focused on insanity and subbing some of the moves for kettlebell swings for a new challenge.

off to las vegas next week for a business trip.

zipppppp,

k

insanity fast&furious - thank you, picture update!

2011-07-29T05:40:00.000-04:00

crazy busy week.

but i worked out every day with INSANITY FAST&FURIOUS dvd (only 20 minutes but better than nothing)....

i fly home tomorrow.....zooooooom!

k

food picture update! germany.

2011-07-27T05:16:00.000-04:00

flying out tonight....

2011-07-23T14:04:00.000-04:00

chipotle - YUM!

dunkin donuts - egg white wrap and iced coconut coffee - ZROOOM!

this beer is GREAT.

loving insanity MAX workouts

i did 2 ab ripper sessions this week, i am trying to make sure i do 1-2 per week

allo,

happy weekend.

i was supposed to fly out last night. but my flight was delayed and then cancelled. what the heck?!?! i fly out tonight. i am happy though - i was able to sleep in my own bed, i slept in really late, i was exhausted, and i had a killer workout this morning - insanity max cardio then some core work.

my goal is to workout every day on my trip. i am brining a ton of workout dvds - insanity regular workouts, insanity max workouts, insanity fast&furious 20 minute workout, and ab ripper. i think i will be making frequent use of the fast&furious dvd.

talk soon,

k

picture update - insanity, wells maine, pool fun & food

2011-07-19T18:01:00.000-04:00

try it!

i love these

lunch yesterday

lunch today

i spent some time at a pool and at the beach this past weekend, YES!

i did this workout for the first time in a while - i highly recommend it

i spent saturday night/sunday in wells, maine - look at this view

so busy. must go. enjoy your week.

k

food find of the summer ---------> popchips - JALAPENO.

2011-07-13T14:14:00.000-04:00

sunset last night in chelsea, wow!

just sampled the new popchip flavor - jalapeno - it is AMAZING

hello!

happy weirdo wednesday.

busy at work but i just had to fill you guys in on the new popchips flavor - JALAPENO. zach and tyler over at popchips brought a few bags by to sample and now i have a new FAVORITE popchip flavor....they are spicy and super zippy - very flavorful.

as you know i am a popchip addict, they are low calorie (100 per bag), filling, portable and extremely tasty.

my current top 3 flavors are

1. jalapeno (i cannot wait to be able to buy these regularly)
2. salt & vinegar (my favorite over the past few years)
3. cheddar (also very good)

if you see this flavor anywhere TRY THEM - you won't regret it.

katie

back from germany. back to germany.

2011-07-12T16:38:00.000-04:00

spent last week in berlin for bread & butter and bright

amazing butterfish in berlin

this salad was delicious!

i have been digging the insanity MAX workouts, i did one per day while in berlin

i saw kurt vile & the violators last night, WOW.

hello friends,

i have been so busy! i just spent a week in berlin for bread&butter. i am back for a few weeks then i head back to germany. phew...so much traveling.

insanity has been my focus for workouts. i am doing a max workout 5-6 days a week. i LOVE it!

last night i saw kurt vile & the violators, the show was RIDICULOUSLY good.

i know this is short but i have to go!!

hope all is well,

katie

manic monday!

2011-06-13T14:47:00.000-04:00

i have been using teazen daily for the past few weeks

food shopping...i mean drink shopping!
i love honest tea and powerade zero

i saw xmen - first class last week
WOW, great movie and amazing casting.

the protein brownie obsession continues...
i added CHIA SEEDS to the recipe!

so easy and filling

happy monday everyone,

crazy week last week, it FLEW BY!

i started my day today with insanity pure cardio and i will do asylum back to core when i get home tonight, or maybe P90X shoulders/arms...definitely something upper body.

lots of stuff to do at work, gotta go.

katie

tony horton one on one, insanity and BROWNIES!

2011-06-02T10:43:00.000-04:00

my workouts yesterday
cardio intervals is great for core - tons of twisting movements!

love this quote

we had some major storms around new england yesterday
storm clouds, rain, thunder, lightening

as mentioned in my post HERE i am loving these brownies
look how it flips right out of the bowl when you turn it over!

yum yum yum
recipe HERE

happy thursday everyone,

this week is FLYING. i got in 2 workouts yesterday - insanity pure cardio and one on one cardio intervals. for those of you who have not tried tony horton one on one workouts let me tell you i have mixed feelings on these - some of them are decent, others i cannot really get into. the two i really enjoy are cardio intervals and butt/belly - both give you a decent cardio workout and work your core, plus they are lower intensity than insanity so they are a nice secondary workout to add at night if you have time.

as you can see from above i am loving the breakfast brownies i featured on my previous post. i woke up did my morning insanity pure cardio session and whipped up the brownie in 5 minutes. quick and easy....

ok, lots to do! have a great day.

k

high protein low calorie high fiber BROWNIE RECIPE. insanity continues!

2011-06-01T12:20:00.000-04:00

i have been focusing on 1 workout a day
sometimes i add something at night, but only once and a while

i am happy to say shaun t is rocking pumas!

smoothiegirlseatstoo protein brownie
it may not look good but it tastes GREAT

easy and portable

i am going to be eating A LOT of these

i am going to keep this short and sweet.

workouts - totally doing insanity regularly and i am loving it, some nights i add ab ripper or tony horton 1 on 1...but right now i am happy with 1 workout daily.

food - i tried this amazing protein brownie recipe and i highly recommend it. i followed the recipe on smoothiegirl's website and i added a bit of vanilla extract and a tiny bit of chocolate covered cacao nibs...so tasty and easy.

Ingredients:
2 Egg whites

1/4 cup pumpkin

2 T coconut flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

stevia to taste

1 T. cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Special dark cocoa)

enjoy!!!!

gotta go!

k

shaun t pics! PUMA!

2011-05-26T13:25:00.000-04:00

shaun t rocking PUMA faas elementals!
i took my shoes off to stretch....

pics from shaun t camp at gillette stadium.

yes i am extremely dishelveled as the multiple workouts kicked my butt!!!

k

shakeology ice cream, vitatops and my INSANITY FUN continues........

2011-05-23T13:08:00.000-04:00

thank you vita-tops for the amazing samples!
i love these!

i made shakeology ice cream this weekend
hello, amazing!

close up of shakeology ice cream
i am so psyched on this stuff!

i did insanity max cardio over the weekend
love this workout!

boom boom!

happy monday,

my weekend was pretty low key - i hung out with friends, got in a few insanity sessions and ran errands. the weather here in boston is AWFUL - dreary and rainy. i cannot wait for the sun to come back out.

i made shakeology ice cream and it came out AMAZING. i blended shakeology, coconut milk, a ton of ice, and a small amount of raw almond butter and it tasted like a wendy's frosty. LOVE IT.

i started my monday with insanity pure cardio. i am going to get in another workout tonight - either asylum speed & agility, tony horton one-on-one BUTT & BELLY, p90x shoulders/arms or p90x legs/back....not sure yet!

gotta go,

k

insanity asylum p90x hybrid. happy to be HOME!

2011-05-20T10:33:00.000-04:00

just got back home yesterday
did some major food shopping!

wrappy up my LA trip with dinner at mas malo
yes, this is a beef & pickles taco!

so after all that crazy eating i have put together some hybrid schedules
this one combines insanity, asylum and p90x

happy freaky friday!

i am back in boston. woop woop.

after a crazy week of working and eating i needed a good workout last night so i did insanity pure cardio and p90x ab ripper. i haven't done ab ripper in months. wow! i needed it for sure.

next week i am going to focus on mixing up insanity, asylum and p90x. mixing these programs bring so much variety to my workouts....i haven't done any p90x in a while so i am bringing back a few of these workouts next week.

k

PHOTO UPDATE. i met shaun t!

2011-05-18T14:59:00.000-04:00

shaun t!
my fitness inspiration
working out with him was crazy fun

shaun t camp was AMAZING!

on a business trip in los angeles
this is my insanity set up in my hotel room @ the standard

gram and papas menu
i love this place, i wish there was one on the east coast!

gram and papas turkey cobb salad
turkey burger, Andy boy romaine and iceberg, avocado, egg, charred corn, bleu cheese, shaved red onion, bacon and Russian dressing

gram and papas chopped salad
house roasted turkey breast, kenter farm premium mix, carrots, beets, goat cheese, dried sour cherries, candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette

PHOTO UPDATE!!!!!

in short - last weekend i had shaun t camp at gillette stadium. i did 2 badass workouts with shaun t, and it was AMAZING!!!! i was crazy sore for 3 days.....

i am now in los angeles for work. i am super busy this week but i have had a few great insanity sessions in my hotel room and i am back to doubles tomorrow. i gotta work off the huge dinners i have been eating here.

woop woop,

katie