Ryan’s Video Debut

Posted on December 24th, 2010 by peanutbutterfingers

This Christmas Eve started off slightly unusual when compared with Christmas Eves of my past. I’ve always woken up at my parent’s house, so it was bit strange to wake up in Orlando this morning.

Ryan and I stayed in town so we could attend my company’s Christmas party last night, but we’re getting on the road soon to spend the day with my family.

Our day began with a workout at the gym. We were surprised at just how many people were working out on Christmas Eve! Apparently we’re not the only crazies!

While at the gym, I did the same total-body weights workout that I did on Wednesday, but incorporated an awesome shoulder exercise that Ryan showed me into my routine.

I figured you guys might be interested in checking out this exercise as well, and since it’s rather hard to explain, I figured I would just have Ryan show you!

Check out Ryan’s video debut!

If you cannot see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube.

In the video Ryan references his friend Ben who taught him this exercise. He owns his own fitness center in Orlando so the move is legit! :D It’s tough, but actually kind of fun to do once you get the hang of it.

Breakfast

After our workouts, we came home to eat a quick “clean out the fridge” breakfast.breakfast 001I had a toasted whole wheat English muffin, a sliced apple and a cup of strawberry banana  Chobani Greek yogurt. breakfast 006Time to shower, pack and load an inordinate amount of presents into my car!

Watch out, family, we’re comin’ for ya! 

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76 Responses to “Ryan’s Video Debut”

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    Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:18 am Said:

    Love the video!! You guys are adorable :)

      

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    Elizabeth, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:19 am Said:

    Love it! Happy holidays Julie!

      

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    annelies, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:20 am Said:

    Way to go Ryan! Great debut. I’ll try this move out at the gym later today. Have a Merry 1st Christmas as newlyweds. :)

      

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    Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:24 am Said:

    Great video Julie (and Ryan!!) Merry 1st Christmas! :)

      

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    Katy (The Singing Runner), on December 24th, 2010 at 11:27 am Said:

    I loved the video! Looks like a move I can incorporate into my workout!

    (Oh, and look at Ryan’s arms! Geez! You hit the jackpot girl! ;) )

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

      

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    Lauren, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:32 am Said:

    Looks like a fun move! Cute video!

      

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    Geraldine, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:35 am Said:

    Good god your husband has great arms! I’m definitely going to try this out.

    On another note a very happy Christmas to you all the way from Ireland. I’m so glad I discovered your blog this year – it’s fun, cheerful and inspiring. It’s the first blog I check out each day. Keep up the good work!

      

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    Carrie, on December 24th, 2010 at 11:37 am Said:

    you are so gorgeous!!! and looks a like a great exercise- i hate using weight machines, so this one is perfect for me!

      

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    Jessica (Dalyauthenticity), on December 24th, 2010 at 11:41 am Said:

    Julie, Great video! It was quite encouraging to me to see how many people were at the gym this morning! Nothing like getting a good workout in before all the good food! Have a great Christmas! Your first newlywed one :)

      

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    Naomi(onefitfoodie), on December 24th, 2010 at 11:52 am Said:

    love the video! As a personal trainer, it is a very effective exercise, just watch out for that rotator cuff!! it should be a smooth movement, not too jerky (Ryan demonstrated perfectly!)

      

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    Laura @ Meet Virginia, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:03 pm Said:

    Awww! I love it when a blogger’s husband/boyfriend/significant other is a big time supporter of the blog. I can tell that Ryan is that way! You guys are such a good looking couple! Merry Christmas! :)

      

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    carlee Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    me too! I love it! I hope my husband is that way! It’s so adorable how in tune Ryan and Julie are! You can just tell how much he loveeees her and she loves him! It’s beautiful:)

      

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    Healthy Chocohlic, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:09 pm Said:

    Awesome video!!!!!!!Have a great day!

      

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    Allie @ Healthy Balance, Healthy Life, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:27 pm Said:

    hahaha I love Ryan and your fun attitudes. And I must say that although Ryan is a cutie in pictures, he’s wayyyyyy cuter on the video getting to see his personality! Personality always adds so much for me.

      

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    Jamie, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:41 pm Said:

    Love the video. Lucky girl, Ryan is such a hottie.

      

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    Shanna, like Banana, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:42 pm Said:

    GAH! You guys are too cute!

      

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    Anne @thefitbridesmaid, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:43 pm Said:

    That is one buff man you’ve got there! I noticed that you weren’t wearing your rings. Do you take them off for exercise, or did I just not see them?

      

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    julie @ peanut butter fingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    Yeah we both take them off before we do weights so we don’t scratch them.

      

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    Hope, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:45 pm Said:

    What a great video! You two are so cute together! :)

      

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    Bess @ Bess Be Fit, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:52 pm Said:

    I love that move! I normally just do the “seat belt buckle” part and not the shoulder raise with it…I’m definitely going to incorporate that one! Yall are too cute by the way!!! hope you have a Merry Christmas!!

      

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    Amber K, on December 24th, 2010 at 12:59 pm Said:

    What a fun video! That looks like a hardcore exercise. And it apparently works, holy cow!

      

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    Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun, on December 24th, 2010 at 1:39 pm Said:

    I hope you both have a fabulous Christmas!!! And tell Ryan he did great on the video debut.

      

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    kyla, on December 24th, 2010 at 1:44 pm Said:

    That move looks super hard but definitely effective. You landed yourself a major cutie there!

      

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    Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy, on December 24th, 2010 at 1:47 pm Said:

    Great exercise tip! Ryan’s got big muscles so I’m sure it’s effective haha!

      

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    Mary @ Bites and Bliss, on December 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm Said:

    I think starting Christmas Eve (or even day!) off with a workout is perfect. It gets the day started off right..and with all the indulgences these two days especailly bring, it helps out. :P

      

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    Laura @ Backstage Pass, on December 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm Said:

    How fun! I should totally ask my boyfriend to show a couple of his favorite exercises on a video :-)
    P.S. I LOVE your Midwestern accent! I am from Milwaukee and sound very similar!
    And hot damn – Ryan’s arms are ripped!

      

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    Tiffany @ Conor & Bella Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    What is this midwestern accent I don’t know about?? I’m from IL, and my husband who is from FL says I have an accent…I didn’t realize we had such distinctive voices in the midwest! lol

      

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    Laura@ Backstage Pass Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    LOL – it’s in our vowels, hon! Without overthinking, record yourself saying the following words: Sure, yeah, milk, apples, oranges, okay, Chicago, Milwaukee, bananas, vacation.
    I used to be self-concious about my accent but now fully embrace it! ‘You betcha!’

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    exactly! apparently when i say mom it’s like maaaaaam.

      

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    carlee, on December 24th, 2010 at 2:36 pm Said:

    WOOT WOOT! You’ve got a cutie on yo hands! ;)

    They always say they’re better in real life! hehe

    You guys are so cute together and I’m just so incredibly happy for you too!
    Your voive is so pretty Julie and you are too! even in the morning workin out!

    and I’ve done that move before with my personal trader before for my back to strengthen everything!

    KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING! paalease!!:)
    Merry Merry Christmasss… evee!!!!!!

      

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    carlee, on December 24th, 2010 at 2:36 pm Said:

    for you two* lol

      

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    Cecilia, on December 24th, 2010 at 2:53 pm Said:

    I’m sorry Julie, I totally was checking your man out! ;) Look at the size of those arms, he’s tanked! Awesome video. Ahhhh you guys are such a match! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH!

      

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    Cecilia Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Oh! Do you think Ryan can do a post of what he eats and do to maintain such a great physique? I’m sure all the men would be into that + I’ll refer my brothers to it as well!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    ahhh i’ve been meaning to have him do this for months now! it’s definitely on my to-do list!

      

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    laura, on December 24th, 2010 at 3:53 pm Said:

    Ryan should be a fitness instructor! He just has that aura about him!

      

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    Katie, on December 24th, 2010 at 3:55 pm Said:

    Loved the video! You guys rock! So cute!

    Merry Christmas to you both and your families!!!!

      

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    Jamie @ Food in Real Life, on December 24th, 2010 at 3:58 pm Said:

    Great video! I was sitting at my computer trying it out. Have a safe trip! “buckle that seatbelt!” :)

      

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    Amy @ Serve At Once, on December 24th, 2010 at 4:04 pm Said:

    Geez, you guys are gonna have some cute kids! I can already feel my shoulders BURNING from this. Thanks for the demo, Ryan!

    Merry Christmas, Julie! :)

      

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    julie, on December 24th, 2010 at 4:17 pm Said:

    Hey Julie!!! I ALWAYS look so forward to your videos!!!! :) I love them!! You and Ryan are so adorable and such a genuine couple!! :D I am so inspired by your constant motivation to go to the gym together! I think that is just so great!! I love your videos so much and I realized that in the video neither you or Ryan are wearing your beautiful wedding rings! Do you take them off when you workout!?
    Thank you for another great post Julie!! You and Ryan are so great! Merry (1st) Christmas together!! :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 24th, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    haha yep! we take them off whenever we do weights at the gym b/c we don’t want to scratch them. they go back on right after though!

      

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    Carla @ I Run, You Run, on December 24th, 2010 at 5:24 pm Said:

    Ooooh, Karl is going to like this one!

    I want to hate you, since you’re pretty and skinny but you sound so freaking nice! Too adorable!

    And merry christmas! We also got married recently (it’ll be a month on Monday!) so it’s our first xmas together as a married couple too!

      

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    Janice, on December 24th, 2010 at 6:37 pm Said:

    Thanks for the video and eye candy for Christmas!! You two are the cutest couple(I’m sure you hear it all the time).

      

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    Chelsey, on December 24th, 2010 at 7:23 pm Said:

    I’ve never seen that exercise before and I try to look for new ones regularly to mix up my routines! This is awesome I am SO excited to try it as working my shoulders is my favorite thing to do in the gym. Thanks Julie & Ryan!!!

      

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    Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy, on December 25th, 2010 at 1:17 am Said:

    Sadie Claus is so cute. Are your parents and Ryan’s parents ok with taking her with you to stay at their homes for the holiday. Haha as much as my mom loves me, she isn’t a dog lover.

      

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    julie @ peanut butter fingers Reply:
    December 25th, 2010 at 9:01 am

    My parents adooore Sadie. They call her their granddog! Ryan’s fam is a little less enamored with her. ;)

      

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    Erin, on December 25th, 2010 at 11:25 pm Said:

    Your hubster is BUFF. Can’t wait to try the workout and I love Sadie’s outfit. I have a 6 month old golden retriever and I was looking for a cute Santa outfit for her-no such luck this year!

      

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    My sister and I tried this move last night at the gym – it’s a tough one!

      

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    That made my shoulder sore just watching!

      

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    Holy crap, I did Ryan’s shoulder exercise yesterday and my shoulders were on FIRE! Thanks for the video! Awesome move!

      

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