Back to School Workout Time

Hey reader. I've been back to school for a few days, and I'm finally ready to get back to my old workout routines. I still want to do Insanity at some point, but I don't have the funds, or the ability at this point, so I'm using the mean time to save up and train for it.

If all goes well, my old workout partner will be going with me as well. I hope so, she gives me a real boost when running.

So starting this week I will be lifting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and cardio every day after school on these days. On Tuesday and Thursday I do cardio during school, so I will either be taking these days off, or trying a yoga instructional DVD. I've never done yoga, but I've added to the long list of things I've always wanted to do.

Well, that's the plan, and now that I've posted about it I'll feel twice as motivated to actually go. I'm also aware I keep forgetting to weigh myself for the sake of tracking it here, but I promise I'll post it soon.

Until next time, get going.

Proper Playlist

Hi reader. I just made myself a new playlist for work and my workouts. I can't stress enough how big a difference music can make to the quality of your workout. Plus it makes whatever you're doing much more fun.

Speaking of fun, I thought I'd share my new list with you.

1. East Bound and Down (Smokey and the Bandit soundtrack)
2. Here It Goes Again (ok go)
3. White Knuckles (ok go)
4. One Last Hope (Hercules soundtrack)
5. All Star (smash mouth)
6. Come On, Come On (smash mouth)
7. I'll Make a Man out of You (Mulan soundtrack)
8. Touch the Sky (brave soundtrack)
9. Defying Gravity (wicked soundtrack)
10. Back in the Saddle (Aerosmith)
11. Back in the U.S.S.R. (the Beatles)
12. Save Tonight (eagle-eye cherry)
13. Come Dancing (the kinks)
14. Sexy and I Know It (LMFAO)
15. (oh) Pretty Woman (van halen)
16. Welcome to My World (Mavin)
17. Danger Zone (kenny loggins)
18. Jump In the Line (harry belafonte)
19. Supernatural (daughtry)
20. Boys Wanna Be Her (peaches)

Yes, I know there is a fair amount of movie soundtrack songs, but don't knock them till you try them. I hope that gave you some ideas. Enjoy your next workout, and don't forget they're supposed to be fun.

Fake ice cream for the win!

Hello reader. As you may know, ice cream is my absolute favorite junk food. This summer I really have been indulging in it a bit more than I would like to have done, but I finally found my answer. BANANA ICE CREAM! It's awesome, all you have to do is cut a banana into small pieces, freeze them, and throw them in a blender. I just use one banana and a little peanut butter, and it comes out smooth and sweet. One large banana makes enough "ice cream" to fill my bowl more than I would with regular ice cream.

I'm actually eating it as I write this. There are Klondike bars in the freezer, and I don't even want them anymore.

I have two more sandwich bags of banana pieces in the freezer, and I think for my next batch I'm going to try dark chocolate (85% cocoa) chip and fresh strawberry. I'm also getting cones next time I go to the store.

As you can tell, I highly recommend this. My only warning is beware it can be kind of hard on your blender blades over time.

Well, what are you waiting for? Go try it!