Ryan and I didn’t set the alarm this morning and trusted our bodies to wake us up with enough time to cram in a quick workout before we had to hit the road for Gainesville.
Fortunately we naturally awoke around 7:15 a.m. and did a quick-change into workout gear before hittin’ up the gym.
While there, we completed 20 minutes of cardio on the treadmill (10 minutes of incline walking + 10 minutes running) before splitting up to conquer our respective weights workouts.
My total-body weights routine took me just over 30 minutes and included three sets of 15 repetitions of the following exercises:
- Step ups
- Shoulder raises
- Tricep dips
- Bicep curls
- Leg extensions
- Deadlifts
- Crunches
And just like that, I was done! 
Breakfast
When we arrived home, Ryan took Sadie on a walk while I showered and curled my hair.
I then threw together a quick breakfast we could take on the go.
Whole wheat tortillas with melted cheese and raspberry jelly and a cup of strawberry banana Greek yogurt on the side did the trick!
Road Trip + Lunch
We ate our breakfasts as we embarked on our 2-hour drive. Within 30 minutes, my typical highway hypnosis took over and I passed out. What is it with me and car rides that makes me so sleepy? I wasn’t even tired when we got in the car and I still conked out right away.
I awoke when we were about 10 minutes outside of Gainesville. As Ryan and I were discussing lunch options, we passed a Starbucks that was right next to a Moe’s and our minds were made up!
We shared a chicken and bean quesadilla with chips and salsa from Moe’s before getting his and hers Frappuccinos to sip on in the car.
And now we’re all caught up! Time to rush to my sister’s graduation. Congrats to all you other grads out there this weekend and in the coming weeks! You have a lot to be proud of and I wish you the very best!
Have a great time at your sister’s graduation!! I’m kind of envious that hers is so early…I’ve still got a few weeks left!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
Aw! Congrats to your sister! I’m also a UF grad (’07) so I gotta say, Go Gators!
I also fall under the highway hypnosis. If I’m a passenger in a car driving more than 30 minutes, I’m out like a log. If only the same thing would happen on planes…
Lisa
AHH MEXICAN sounds SO GOOD! you got me cravin it like CRAZY!! im so impressed you got up at a good time without an alarm!
Carrie
I am the same way n the car. My friends HATE road tripping with me because I am out like a light within 10 minutes. They have learned to make me drive now so I don’t have that options…sneaky friends!
Emma Lowe
Hope your day is great – btw that’s a really creative way to enjoy some Chobani!
Chad
Yum! I think I know what I’m having for dinner now…!
Have fun at the grad!!
Ellen @ Cinnamonalicious
Congrats to your sister! That is so exciting!!!
Kelly
I always pass out in the car on trips longer than 30 minutes unless I have coffee. Your quesadilla looks fab, I had Mexican last night! Conrats to your sister!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life
I always fall asleep on road trips – even it it’s only an hour or so! Thankfully my husband loves to drive, so I never have to!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
Lunch looks yummy but I am a Chipotle girl! Enjoy your sisters graduation! I graduated from FSU 4 years ago and will be graduating from culinary school in 3 weeks! Ahhh!!!
Becca@ Start Over From Scratch
Me too.
Ryan just loves the quesdillas from Moe’s.
peanutbutterfingers
Love how you still fit in your workout with so much to do! Now that is commitment!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
Hope you guys enjoy the graduation!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
Have a great time!
Two quesadillas in one day — sounds good to me
Holly @ The Runny Egg
YOU LOOK INSANELY PRETTY JULIE!! Your hair, curls, eyes, skin!!
AND tha bean quesiddila looks unreal!! Must make soon!!
carlee
Congrats to your sister!!
I WISH I could conk out on long drives but no such luck!
SquatLikeALady
that’s an awesome strength workout! I wish I could convince myself to get through 30 minutes of weights without getting bored
rebecca lustig
Congrats to your sis! Unfortunately I had to miss my graduation. If you zonk out as fast on planes, you will be sorted on your trip to Europe
khushboo
I prefer letting my body get as much rest as it wants over setting alarms, too. Sometimes alarms are obviously needed..but I realllly don’t like waking up to them whether they are or not.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss
That quesadilla looks awesome!
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews
Those quesadillas are making me hungry for Mexican
And the frapuccinnos were probably necessary? Haha…Have a great weekend!
Amanda
You have lovely curls in that picture? How do you curl your hair btw?
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ellalinea
Thank you!! If you check on my Favs page, I posted a video tutorial!
peanutbutterfingers
Aha I missed that one! Thanks so much julie!
ellalinea
I always pass out in the car (if I’m not driving – umm obviously) — drives my hubby crazy! Is there nothing better than a car nap though? I don’t know what it is, but when I nap in the car I actually wake up feeling refreshed and not groggy.
Congrats to your sister! My brother is graduating with his MBA from UCF next weekend. Woo-hoo for siblings!
Michelle
That dress/shirt (Im assuming its a dress) has a super cute pattern.
Kiki
Enjoy celebrating your sisters graduation! Way to get that workout in too!
Nicole
I cannot stay awake in the car either. I’m always falling asleep within 30 minutes.
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun
Breakfast and lunch look delicious, as always.
This is off-topic, but I’m wondering where you found your monogrammed tumbler? My old Starbucks one has finally kicked it, and I’ve been envious of yours for quite some time!
Blair
Blair @ Peanut Butter Bandit
enjoy the celebrations girl!
Kimberley
Yummy looking lunch! Have a great time at the graduation. Congrats to her!! I just finished my M.S. degree and graduated last week- SO fun
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
Congrats to your sister and have fun!
I just found out that Jimmie Johns is going to be opening soon near me in Rochester, NY! I’m so excited and the 1st thing I thought of was you…is that wrong?!?!
I can’t wait to try the Unwich!
Linda
thank you! hehe I’m graduating may and I hope I end well or alright!
congrats to Leslie too!~ perhaps you fell asleep b/c of warm weather?
Ellie@fitforthesoul
Funny…we were in Asheville, NC today and ate at an old favorite, MOES. I love their closetalker salad with tofu (hold the shell!).
Kate
Woot woot! Gainesville! My hometown! Congrats to your sister and Go Gators!
Katy (The Singing Runner)
Congrats to your sister! Mine is still two weeks away…she has an early one!
Emily @ Perfection Isn’t Happy
I’m graduating next weekend from UCF (Go Knights!). I can’t believe how quickly four years goes by! I’m going to miss school
Silvina
car rides ALWAYS put me to sleep too. no idea what the deal is!
that quesadilla looks heavenly! the food network is all about cinco de mayo this weekend, and it has me seriously craving mexican!
have fun at the graduation!
Jordan
I love Starbucks frappuccinos
Best road trip fuel ever! Plus the caffeine usually helps me avoid highway hypnosis.
Megan (The Runner’s Kitchen)
Congrats to your sister!
The Teenage Taste
I love that you guys share meals a lot – we do too. They give you WAY too much food at fast food places, more than you would ever serve yourself at home! We are thrilled to share a burrito bowl at Chipotle and feel stuffed after.
Natalie @ ittleedibles
That’s so funny you fell asleep! My sister does that ALL the time! Even if it’s less than 30 minutes! I don’t blame her though… she has 2 toddlers!!
sarah @ healthygirlrunning
I just graduated yesterday! It’s such a surreal feeling
The Stories of Sara
I can’t seem to fall asleep in the car even if I really, really want to!
Amber K
Thank you for the total body strength plan — I always have such a weird time putting something together for myself; I guess I need the guidance. Did this plan this morning before some elliptical time.
tasha