Saturday Late Morning .... In the Dorms!

Don't want to wake up for that Saturday morning workout?! 

Well I have news for you.... 

There is a Quote that I have to constantly repeat to myself: 

The only workout's you will regret, are the one's you don't do.

So, I slept in a little bit today since school has been frying my brain.

Then.... I planned my workout! 

BUT, I still had to rush and eat something for breakfast that wouldn't make me feel too full to go workout...

So, I put my blender to use!!! 

Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight: 

-1 scoop of Chocolate Protein

-2 tsp. of natural peanut butter

-1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat milk

1/2 cup of ice cold water

-1/4 cup of ice 

(Where did I find this on campus?!....I walked down to the lovely Starbucks and asked for ice..)

Mini Leg HITT Workout: 

-50 air squats (Advanced: 50-100lb barbell) 

-25 lunges (repeat for each leg)

Advanced: hold 15lb dumbbells in your arms  

-50 mountain jumps or climbers 

(advanced: wrap a resistant band around a bench and put your feet through the handles, and get into a plank position. Make sure you plank at least 2-3 feet away from the bench, so you can get some good resistance for those abs!!)  

- side plank with 25 leg lifts (each leg)

(Advanced: hold a 10lb dumbbell in your hand and raise your arm to meet your leg lift)

-30 Wide stance jump squats

(advanced hold: 15-30lbs at your chest, and when you jump extend the ball over your head) 

-50 step ups 

(advanced: hold two dumbbells by your side and curl overhead press) 

Repeat 3 times! 

And of course.... Ab Time! :) 

Ab's: 

50 Russian Twists (advanced: with 15lb ball, or dumbbell) 

25 V-ups (Advanced: hold 15lb ball, or dumbbell) 

25 side crunches 

30 v-up position bicycles 

1 minute plank (3-minute= advanced)

30 second side plank hold, than 30 dips on each side

50 full sit ups 

Repeat twice! 

By now, you should be starving..and ready for lunch time!!

What can you possibly eat on Saturday when the dinning halls are slow, and you want a healthy meal after that fabulous workout?! 

First, if you have read my other blog, you would've bought a rice cooker by now..

------> only $14.99 on Amazon

Plus, it is way cooler than mine...

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Spicy Lemon Black Bean Quinoa topped with Vegetables: 

What do you need?

1. Go to your local grocery store and buy instant brown rice, or Quinoa. 

2. Go down to the devils greens or local grocery store and stock up on vegetables! 

3. Buy cans of no-salt added black beans, garbanzo, or kidney beans. 

Ingredients for this quick meal: 

1/2 cup of Quiona

6 Asparagus stalks

1/2 of a zucchini 

1 celery stalk 

6 cherry tomatoes 

1 tsp. of lemon herb pepper

1/2 cup of black beans

Tip: 

If you want more protein, cook you can go get some grilled chicken in the devils greens, or if you cook it in the beginning of the week on the Geroge Forman Grill (that we aren't supposed to have in our dorms).

Directions: Prep/cook time: 15 minutes

• Microwave 1/2 cup of Quinoa, with 1 cup of water for 4 minutes, stir, and then microwave for 2 more minutes (measure out your serving of 1/2 cup after microwaved it will expand beyond the serving size.)
• Put all your vegetables in the rice cooker, and steam them with the lemon herbs.
• Mix the 1/2 cup of black beans in with the Quinoa and microwave for 30 seconds. 

• Mix in 1 tbsp. of salsa for extra spice, and place all the vegetable toppings on the Quiona! 

Finally... ENJOY! :) 

Calories: 300, Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates (all healthy carbs): 30g

Alright, well now it is time to study. :-( 

But, make sure to bring a healthy snack during your study time!! I usually bring 10 Raw Almonds, and 2 Tbsp. of dried cranberries! 

YUMMMMMMMMMMMY!