A Beautiful Saturday
It’s a beautiful day in Boston this morning! 
I’ve heard rumors that the temps might even get up into the low 50′s today! Wouldn’t it be nice if Spring came early this year? I can dream, right?
View from my balcony:
Breakfast
I wanted a 3-Minute Cookie for breakfast this morning, but I knew that 150 calories (approximately) would not fill me up and keep me satisfied all morning, so I “enhanced” the recipe a bit.
In the mix:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 heaping tbsp brown sugar
- 1 heaping tbsp Vega Smoothie Infusion
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 small banana, sliced
- Cinnamon to taste
I then nuked the mixture in the microwave for 1:45 and added a big scoop of peanut butter. It’s not the prettiest thing that I’ve ever seen, but it tasted delicious and definitely filled me up!
We’re completely out of milk and soy milk, so I’m off to hunt for iced coffee after I finish this post. I need my morning java!
Workout
I meant to post my workout yesterday, but I ran out of time before the Black Beer Affair last night. Better late than never, right? 
At the gym, I started with a 45-minute strength training workout.
Seated Leg Press
- 110 lbs.
- 15 reps
- 3 sets
Single Seated Leg Press
- 20 lbs.
- 15 reps
- 3 sets
Leg Extension
- 70 lbs.
- 10 reps
- 3 sets
Hamstring Curl
- 40 lbs.
- 10 reps
- 3 sets
Chest Press
- 45 lbs. (the bar)
- 15 reps
- 3 sets
Biceps Curl to Military Press (compound exercise)
- 10 lbs.
- 15 reps
- 3 sets
Bent-Over Row to Triceps Kickback (compound exercise)
- 8 lbs.
- 15 reps
- 3 sets
Assisted Pull-Ups
- 65 lbs.
- 2 sets (my arms were jello!)
- 10 reps
After strength training, I did 55 minutes of cardio.
I started with a 25-minute walking workout on the treadmill, which I call The Pyramid.
The Pyramid
- 0:00 – 1:00 @ 4.1 mph (1.0 incline)
- 1:00 – 3:00 @ 4.2 mph (2.0 incline)
- 3:00 – 6:00 @ 4.3 mph (3.0 incline)
- 6:00 – 10:00 @ 4.4 mph (4.0 incline)
- 10:00 – 15:00 @ 4.5 mph (5.0 incline)
- 15:00 – 19:00 @ 4.4 mph (4.0 incline)
- 19:00 – 22:00 @ 4.3 mph (3.0 incline)
- 22:00 – 24:00 @ 4.2 mph (2.0 incline)
- 24:00 – 25:00 @ 4.1 mph (1.0 incline)
Variations:
- Running option: Add 2.0 mph to each interval
- 50-minute option: Repeat workout twice
I finished up my workout with 30 minutes on the elliptical while catching up with my celeb gossip. I can’t get enough of it!
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I have busy Saturday ahead with my mom and sister. My sister and I are getting facials then hitting the gym together, and later this afternoon, we are meeting my mom for Fondue Fest! Mmm! Can’t wait!
Enjoy your Saturday! 
Posted by: Tina 61 comments
Posted in: Workouts
Tags: 3-minute Cookie, Fondue Fest
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:07 am
That’s my kind of workout! Love it! Compound strength training exercises are the best…hit more muscles in less time. I also love doing pyramids on any type of cardio machine…it is a GREAT way to kill boredom!
Awesome job!
Courtney
adventures in tri-ing
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:27 am
great workout! i love that you always mix it up…it inspires me to do the same and not just switch to autopilot on the treadmill.
i do have a question though – does the baking powder make your breakfast taste bitter?
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:27 am
@evan: It doesn’t, but I guess it depends how much you use.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Breakfast looks really good. What a great idea!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:40 am
I love the cookie breakfast idea! Where do you get your Vega powder? I’ve been searching in stores for awhile and can’t seem to find it, soon I’m going to have to cave and get some online :/ Enjoy the fondue…yum!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Sounds like a great Saturday!! I would LOVE if Spring came early!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Morning, Tina! It’s pretty mild here in PA too…I’m not going to get too excited…I usually find that when it’s nice like this, it’s just the calm before the (snow) storm!
Looks like a great workout! Have a great Saturday!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Mmm Fondue Fest sounds spectacular! Can’t wait for the post!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I know it’s gorgeous out!! My mom and I are going outlet shopping in Maine today! Can’t wait!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:07 am
That breakfast looks delicious — I made French toast this morning but that might make my Sunday a little brighter.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Tina I made your 3-minute oatmeal raisin cookie for breakfast this morning and it was a perfect start to me weekend. I can’t eat gluten so I just substituted 2tsp ground flaxeed for the flour and it turned out great! I can’t wait to “enhance” my version too with peanut butter and banana. Great idea! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, the pictures on my blog look way worse, but like you said it tastes a lot better than it looks. That’s what really matters.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:08 am
SO excited about this weather!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:10 am
What a pretty picture of Boston! We were just there in October and I loved it. I’d move there in a heartbeat. I’ll definitely have to try that cookie… Seems more like a muffin though?
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am
why are gyms so dull and grey and boring looking!? It’s so stupid, if they were even just colourful, I swear more people would go!
Your breakfast is so groovy looking, I have to make that one day! Have a great day
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:23 am
what a fun day! hanging out with moms and sisters is SO FUN. and a fondue fest? swoon! hope your Saturday just gets better & better
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:27 am
You’re right; it IS awesome outside. makes me feel lazy sitting indoors
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:29 am
We’re finally getting a break from freezing temps for a few days as well! So nice
Love that workout, thanks for sharing! Have fun today!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:35 am
I have a quick question: How do you remember the number of reps and the amount of weight you used on each machine? I always try and remember in my head but end up forgetting by the time I go to the gym to lift weights again. Do you bring a pen and paper or memorize it all? Thanks!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Wow, it’s so beautiful there!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
totall o/t but check out fake free food today. She has PUG wine
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:51 am
The cookie idea is great–I loved adding the extras to make it a “fuller” breakfast. I am going to try this out before a run to see if it sits well. I’m guessing YES!
Great job on the workouts!!
I’m in the DC area it it’s going to hit 50* again today, too! Feels like spring but we all know better
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Excellent post!! Love your workout and breakfast sounds great. I need to try your oatmeal cookies from the other day, they are genius!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Don’t think spring too soon, I heard snow is in the forecast for tomorrow night…. it is still January unfortunately…..
Hope you have a fab time today with your mom & sis!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Great idea on adding the baking powder.. PS I would LOVE for it to be spring already! I’m in D.C. and it’s been in the 50s lately aka glorious!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Wow what a great workout!!! I love to hear your workouts and thank for you showing the pictures of the strength machines!!! I am just now starting to go a gym because I can’t run and I’m at a loss when it comes to the machines. I don’t know where to start!!!
And your breakfast is such a great idea!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Looks like you had a great strength workout. I am off to a strength training class right now!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I can’t believe you have so much time in the day to workout. If this is what it requires to “lose the dough,” I’d pass.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:08 am
However, I love that you read celeb gossip mags like the rest of us!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
What a beautiful view!!!!! I like the pictures of the workout machines you used. Very helpful!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
that oatmeal cookie you made looks yum.
also, i must say i love your necklace in the post before this! so chic lady!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Sounds like the perfect Saturday to me! Enjoy your facial and family time.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
It’s finally nice here too (nicish, not that nice, but nicer than it’s been!). Have a great weekend Tina!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Looks like a great day outside! What an awesome cardio and strength workout. I love pyramid style workouts too!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Great workout!! What a beautiful picture of Boston. I miss it!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Good idea to take pictures of the machines, etc. — often people refer to these pieces of equipment, but no one is sure what they’re talking about. That really helps. And semi-warmth + blue skies = north-easterners will take it!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Jason Morgan/Quartermaine! lol I love GH.
Sweet workout, you’ll be ripped in no time.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Foundue fest sounds great!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Great workout and breakfast. I went to Body Pump and Combat. A killer combo! Feeling good though! Have a great day!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Beautiful view of Boston….very, very nice day!
Awesome workout yesterday! Don’t you just love the feeling of those kind of workouts? I pretty much followed the strength training routine this morning. No time for cardio though…perhaps later. Those bent-over row to triceps kickback are killer. Have fun with your sister & Mom today…i love those sort of days!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I’ve gotta try that breakfast cookie this weekend! It looks great. Sounds like a busy and fun weekend ahead of you. Have a great one – I LOVE fondue!!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Sounds like a great workout!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Sounds like you might have some sore legs later ; ) I love doing legs and I hate it at the same time … it hurts so good!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Looks like a great workout!! And I can’t wait to try this breakfast cookie
Yummmmm
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
What a great workout! I love to read those trash magazines when I am on the stairmaster. My husband always calls it my “trash days”
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Facials! How fun. Sounds like you’ll have a great Saturday!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Great workout! I’ve been getting back into the gym these days and I need to up my strength training for sure! Happy to hear it might be warming up a bit….Looks like the whole east coast has been getting such a terrible cold snap! Stay warm:-)
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Sounds like you had a great work out! I think I’m going to try that pyramid work out today sounds awesome!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
I can’t believe the amount of work you did at the gym! I’m so impressed. I’ve only found your blog recently and it has really inspired me to eat a healthy balance of food and exercise. I’ve already printed off the 45 min workout and I love the pyramid one too!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
love the bkfast!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I’m jealous of the facial! sounds like you had a good strength training workout yesterday.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I love when you post workouts. I add them to a little notebook that I take to the gym and choose a workout for the day.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
i love your beefed up cookie recipe. wanna try that soon!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for the breakfast cookie recipe – I’m definitely going to try this one.
Great to see so many bloggers concentrating on strength training this January – its totally inspired me to work hard in the gym!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
That breakfast is so unique – it sounds fantastic! Hope you guys got a warm up today, it was pretty warm here as well
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Wow, what a good workout!
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I would love to see a beautiful Boston day. I’ve never been. Your improved cookie looks delish.
on Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Man Tina, when you work out you WORK OUT. Awesome weights! I’m still doing my little 5 pounders.
on Jan 18th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Tina,
You should read “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” even if you don’t follow the workout — because it makes a good case why Seated Leg Presses are a waste of time. I used to do them and now I’m convinced there are way better exercises you can do for your legs. : ) xo
on Jan 18th, 2010 at 10:23 am
This workout is great! Time just flies by..thanks!
on Jan 18th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Love the pyramid workout! Going to go try it now.
on Jan 20th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I like the breakfast cookie! I have made it several times now and have found a combo I love..I substituted chocolate hemp protein powder for the Vega powder you used, and substituted 1 heaping Tbs. of cocoa for the cinnimon…I love chocolate for breakfast!