And So I Had It
At the gym this morning, I took a cue from Ryan and decided to incorporate some intense incline walking into my treadmill workout. I wasn’t feeling particularly creative, so I asked him what workout he was doing and loosely mimicked his plan.
Ryan began at an 8.0 incline and increased the incline on his treadmill by 1.0 every minute until he got to a 15.0 incline, while still maintaining a 4.0 pace. That seemed a bit intense for my liking and I wanted to included some running in my workout, so I changed things up a bit and completed the following 35-minute session:
| Minutes | Pace | Incline |
| 0-5 | 6.5 | 1.0 |
| 5-6 | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 6-7 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| 7-8 | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| 8-9 | 4.0 | 11.0 |
| 9-10 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 10-15 | 6.5 | 1.0 |
| 15-16 | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 16-17 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| 17-18 | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| 18-19 | 4.0 | 11.0 |
| 19-20 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 20-30 | 6.5 | 1.0 |
| 30-31 | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 31-32 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| 32-33 | 4.0 | 10.0 |
| 33-34 | 4.0 | 11.0 |
| 34-35 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
(If you’re a fan of mixing up running with incline walking, you may also enjoy this workout.)
While I was running, the song “Bicycle Race” by Queen started blasting. I find it ironic that I love listening to a song about riding a bike when I’m running. “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my biiiiike.” It’s a good one.
I rounded out my workout with five minutes on the rowing machine and 10 minutes on the elliptical.
Breakfast
I have a meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. at Starbucks today and figured I would probably order a Frappuccino to enjoy at that time. Everything in my head said not to make a smoothie for breakfast this morning since I’d be sipping on something cold and creamy again in a few hours… but you know how that goes.
The minute I tell myself I can’t have something or shouldn’t eat something, I want even more.
And so I had it.
Hooray for smoothies! 
You better believe I licked the cup clean.
Time to make my first cup of coffee from our new coffee maker!
Question of the Morning
If you tell yourself that you shouldn’t eat/buy/do a certain thing, does it make you more or less likely to do it?
i’m absolutely more inclined to do/consume something i tell myself not to. this is why i think diets do not work!
dani
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Charity Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 8:58 am
I agree! When i restrict myself from certain foods, i’m much more likely to binge on them.
That’s why the key is everything in moderation!
Charity
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 8:58 am
amen, sister!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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Cait's a Runnerchick Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 10:58 am
saw this one first off the bat and had to join the rest and agree all the way!
great workout there julie! incline/hill workouts always kick my butt. usually i’m like you and want to do some more running so i play more with the speed vs. the distance. but i know i should do more hill type work because it’s great at building strength. have a great meeting!
Cait’s a Runnerchick
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Ryan is a beast with that run…good god!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 8:57 am
i know. he’s ridiculous. he has been on a kick where he’s been brainstorming new workouts and telling them to me the night before and every single one he describes makes me want to die.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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“The minute I tell myself I can’t have something or shouldn’t eat something I want it.”
STORY of my life. Dangerous for my wallet
and my wallet almost always loses the battle. Oopsie poopsie!
That smoothie looks amazing and so worth it, enjoy another later – it’s hot enough out!
Meg
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That workout you linked to is one of my favorites you’ve ever posted – today’s sounds challenging too! Have a great day!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 8:58 am
oh that makes me happy! so glad you like it!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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Molly Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Yea, I can’t wait to try it!
Molly
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I’m jealous about your new coffee maker! I want one of those soo bad. Most of the time I can tell myself not to do something and I won’t, but if its something I really want it won’t matter what I tell myself.
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life
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I love Queen! I have their Greatest Hits cd and it is has so many good songs to work out too. When I ran track in high school, I used to listen to “Don’t Stop Me Now” before every single track meet!
Ali @ Ali Runs
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Haha total reverse psycology, I agree!! The second I tell myself NOT to have/do something, I usually have to have/do it. Exactly why food rules never work!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
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Enjoy your new coffee machine! I have a Keurig and love it!!
Amy @ Vitamin Amy
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Yeah! I can’t stop thinking about it. Usually the case with chocolate..!
Charity
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Oh yea, I definitely crave something more when I tell myself not to eat it. But that’s only if I already wanted it in the first place!
Smoothies and frapps are totally different, anyway. Plus, I think it’s reached that point where you NEED to drink something cold all the time!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet
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I love your incline/running workout!
Whenever I tell myself not to eat something.. it always happens anyway. Like last night.. I told myself not to have (another) piece of chocolate. Clearly I did.
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 9:00 am
chocolate is a whole ‘nother story. i put mine in the freezer thinking that would help me stop wanting it. nope. i just ate frozen chocolate.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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I am WAY more likely to eat something once I tell myself I can’t. It’s a little rebel that I think we all have in our human nature ; )
Hillary
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I definitely want something more if I say I shouldn’t have it. It’s the whole forbidden fruit theory
gabriella @ embracement
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It is absolute human nature to want something you “shouldn’t” or “can’t” have! I do it alll the time!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
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Your smoothies always look so good!
It makes me want it more than humanly possible and nothing stands in my way until I get it times a thousand.
Katie
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Yes! If I tell myself to not have something i only want it all the more. That explains why my past dieting attempts were always so horrible — I’d cut out starchy carbs or sweets and then that is all I wanted. Once I took a more moderate approach I was able to take the weight off and keep it off.
Holly @ The Runny Egg
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That song is perfect for running! By the way, Ryan’s workout would be too intense for me too. My shins hurt if I walk too fast at too steep an incline for too long. 10 is my max for 4 mph, but I usually don’t even push that tooo long.
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers
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Great workout! I always mean to incoporate incline walking but seldom do it – you make it seem so easy and doable although I don’t see going up to 11 in my future just yet!!
fittingbackin
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Hey Julie,
Your workout sounds killer, good job! One thought/question from my own personal experience: how are you able to maintain a 4.0 pace at an incline of 11? Do you use your hands to hold on, or do you swing them? I wouldn’t be able to walk at that speed at such an incline (unless our treadmills are totally diff?!) I am not criticizing, but rather curious
The way I look at it, the higher the incline, the slower the pace. I think about hiking outdoors; the higher the climb, the more the glutes and hams are activated and one’s pace comes down so one can really focus on movement, instead of speed. What’s your secret?!
Leaura
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 9:18 am
i definitely don’t hold on. if i need to hold on, i lower the incline. i pump my arms though and look like a fool, but it gets me through it! i only maintained that incline for a short amount of time, so it wasn’t too awful, though still pretty intense!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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Hmmm, good question!! I don’t really find that telling myself I can’t have something makes me crave it more – I don’t tend to restrict myself from any foods, but instead I just think of the after-effects they’re going to have on me. That’s usually enough motivation to avoid them. As for smoothies… any time of day is fine for me!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
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haha yes if I know I am trying to not to eat a certain food it definitely makes me want it more!
Looks like a great workout!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food
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Love Queen.
I have a problem with my shins hurting if I do inclines on the treadmill–even 1.0 can leave my shins sore afterwards. I think it may be my running form on the t-mill more than anything because I do most of my running outside and I live in a very hilly area and I never experience any problems…just on the treadmill!
And yes…unfortunately telling myself that I can’t have something makes me want it more. Diet soda is my vice–every time I try to cut it out I end up drinking even more than before! I’m not sure how the best way to deal with this problem is…heh.
Holly (Faith, Food, Fitness)
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Just falling in love with smoothies all over again (it’s still quite cold here in Britain). Sooooo delicious I have them for pudding as well!
Becki
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Something is definetly harder to resist after I tell my self I shouldn’t have it!
I had a smoothie this morning too, and trust me…I also licked the bowl clean!
Sarah – Feeeding Brain and Body
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I love that song by Queen! I like the Ten Tenors version too.
Sometimes I try and psych myself out about something and if I tell myself I can’t have it, I won’t after a while.
Alaina
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 9:17 am
is that an acapella group? i love acapella! off to google it…
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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Alaina Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 10:07 am
They do some a capella, some with music. They are so good!
Alaina
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I love my Keurig! I got a “my K cup” filter and buy my own grounds… it saves a lot of $ (K cups are pricey!) and lets me decide how strong I want my cup to be. It was a great purchase!
Kristen @ Chocolate Covered Kristen
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 9:16 am
i saw that at bed bath & beyond. it seems really neat! i’m glad you like it! i’m definitely looking into it – especially since you can control the strength and i like weak coffee.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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I am such an impulse shopper, eater, everything-er that I tend to just do whatever, whenever. So denying myself anything never works.
Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides
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Hope you like your coffee!!!! That workout sounds really intense!!!!
Gen
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I love my run/walk treadmill workouts. It makes the time go by a lot quicker.
Dawn
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Love this treadmill workout. With my foot being messed up right now, I feel like this might be something I can still do!
When I tell myself that I shouldn’t do something, I almost always do it twice as bad. For example, whenever I go to Cheesecake, I try to abstain from that delicious brown bread because I like it too much. In the end, I usually eat the entire loaf
Jamie aka “Sometimes Healthy” Girl
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YES! This is why diets will never work for me!
Lindsey @ Happy or Hungry
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Yep, the second I tell myself I can’t have something that thing is all I can think about! I recently tried South Beach where I had to basically eliminate all bread, rice, pasta, etc. OMG…never wanted it so badly in my LIFE! I agree with Lindsey, I don’t think those kind of diets are for me, either. It always results in a binge!
Lisa @ lisalettinggo
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How was your coffee?! I just got a similar coffeemaker a couple of weeks ago and am IN LOVE! So, so easy and I’m excited to try all the different flavors of k cups. I wonder which ones are the best??
Cait
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Whenever I give myself permission to eat as much pizza or cake or ice cream as I want, I never seem to want as much, so I’m sure it works in reverse, too! I try not to tell myself there’s anything off limits. Well, except for a second mug of coffee. I have enough trouble sleeping as it is!
Melissa
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I want me some forbidden fruit!
Khushboo
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Probably not. I always take advice with a grain of salt. At the end of the day, I know what I like and I’ll eat what I like… but I still love having the knowledge and advice though!
Sarah
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since im standing around in a freezing cold gym all morning i always say “self, dont make a smoothie you will get even colder” but i always do and end up huddled at the front desk in a hoodie lol
Kerigs are great if you only want one cup of coffee but im not a big fan since i drink copious amounts of coffee, and i like really really strong coffee (i buy spanish espresso coffee and then double brew it!)
allison
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any time i am having a scheduled splurge (i.e birthday cake, fancy dinner out) i tell myself to avoid sweets and indulgences that day in preparation for the treat to come – yet i usually fail…yesterday for instance, i made my roommate and ice cream pie for her birthday. knowing that i was going to get a huge chunk of that pie did not stop me from eating cookies or chocolate chips or scoops of ice cream before we actually dug in.
it’s funny, i can be really disciplined on any other day and give myself treats when i actually crave them and yet when i know i shouldnt indulge i cant resist. go figure
Steph
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Starbucks now has protein powder you can add to your drinks! Have not tried it yet, but a good friend of mine said it was good!
Courtney
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Yep, I’m totally that little kid who HAS to do whatever I’m told not to…maybe I should tell myself NOT to eat more veggies and NOT to put down the chocolate bar!
Faith @ lovelyascharged
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Lindsay Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 10:02 am
haha hilarious and i totally agree!
Lindsay
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when you are at a pace of 4.0 on the treadmill, are you still walking or are you doing a light jog?
Lindsay
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Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 10:39 am
4.0 is fast walking for me.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
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Lindsay Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
thanks!
Lindsay
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Telling myself I can’t have something NEVER works for me. What does work is telling myself I can have it later. If I’m still thinking about it later, I know I definitely wanted it.
That goes with buying stuff too. I know I don’t need another purse. But I see one I like and want to buy. I leave the store and if I’m still thinking about the purse 2 days later, I go buy it. About 7 times out of 10, I don’t want whatever that thing was again – be it a purse or a DQ blizzard.
Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run
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I try not to laugh when I see these big buff guys walking at a super high incline willing themselves not to fall off! Is this Ryan? Hee. It definitely looks like a tough workout!
Once I get something in my head I HAVE to have it. Not necessarily right now, but it’s not going to be replaced with anything else. By the time I do get it – a little goes a long way. It’s definitely worthwhile to “treat” myself than to obsess and then later binge.
This pretty much goes for anything – not just food!
Michelle @ Crazy*Running*Legs
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Last summer I put myself on a no-fro-yo diet. That lasted….all of 3 days. Whoops
Paige
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So funny that you’re discussing this today because I had the exact same conversation with my mom last night at dinner. I definitely am much happier (and healthier!) when my only rule is that *nothing* is off limits. Somehow it always leads to the balance of moderation.
Michelle
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It definitely makes me crave it even more…better to give in sometimes than be thinking about it all day!
Heather (Heather’s dish)
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I am a major fan of walking on a steep incline. I was chatting with a fitness model one time and she said it was her key to getting a nice bum! I have been incorporating it ever since!
And I don’t rule out any food because it will be ALL I think about until I have it again! Oh the wonders of the human brain!
Niki (Life’s a Payne)
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hey Julie!! I’m just catching up on yesterdays posts….two things I must share: 1- Maria’s comment was out of complete jealously!! You are working hard and not boring at all…what are you supposed to do? Go out everynight on the town, etc just to have interesting stuff to blog about. 2- Get another dog!!!! Seriously! two is way better than one. They play with each other, Sadie won’t be lonely at all anymore when you are busy, and there are tons of dogs who need love in shelters! DO IT! We got another dog this year and it’s been the best!! have a good day
mel
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
I think I may love you.
peanutbutterfingers
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mel Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
haha You and Ryan remind me of my hubby and I! I wish we lived in the same state b/c we would be bff’s!
mel
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I love the look of your smoothie bowls!!! They make me full just by looking at their creamy, chocolaty goodness:)
Chelsea
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oo i love that workout!! even on 4 its either fast walk or slow jog so thats a good one!!.. if I tell myself not to do/eat somehting.. then I dont but if someone else tells me not to and I wnt to.. i totally still do what i want
… i run into a lot of problems there when it comes to my parents and parties… like i said.. i will do what i want ! hehe!
Carrie
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Incline walking is so good for your butt
hahaha!
Putting something off limits makes me crave it like mad… but I completely kicked McDonalds out of my life almost 2 years ago (2 years in September) and I’m so happy I did… I needed to make it completely off limits because I was a tad bit addicted.
Leanne (Bride to Mrs.)
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100%! This week, I was trying my hardest to limit things that aren’t great for me because I know there will be so many treats with my bday celebrations (the big 3-0 is Tuesday and the celebrations start today). Also, this unfortunately coincides with a hurting I-T band that is making me only be able to ride the bike and not run. BAD TIMING because I can’t burn off the treats! Just when I tell myself to cut back I have made a list of the things I want! This canolli cake is calling my name along with the new chips ahoy cookies that seem to be advertised every 3 seconds with the ooey gooey centers! Normally I’d never crave these things!
Robyn
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Hey Julie!
Thanks for a new workout post! It looks great- I love incline walking and running intervals! Have you ever tried Tabata?
You up the speed to a fast sprint and sprint for 20 sec then jump onto the sides of the treadmill for a 10 sec break.. Then hop right back into a sprint! You do this 8 more times- its killer!
And the Kuerig is awesome!! In the winter you will DEFINITELY want to try out the hot chocolate- yum!
Meredith
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Ah that sounds tough!! I’ve never tried it, but I’m intrigued.
peanutbutterfingers
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I agree! For food, when I tell myself I should stop from eating all the cookie jar, I’m always like “ok, last one”, or when I buy something or want to, I don’t really need it, but definitely want it! So I think about it for days and when it doesn’t stop, it means I should buy it. Thinking of what, I saw that green dress at Zara…
Gen
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I love smoothies! Gosh, I think I want one for breakfast now!
Samantha @ Mama Notes
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I’m actually the exact opposite — I’ll spend ages going back and forth over whether I should do something (even something I know I’m supposed to do, like going for a run after work). But once I make a decision, it’s final.
Jen G.
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yay for starbucks! you will love your keurig! i use mine every single day for a cup of coffee and even sometimes at night with decaf. i order from bigcatcoffee, shoffee, or alpine coffee for good deals if you need more k-cups. a few of my favorite are: green mountain island coconut, timothy’s decaf columbian and gloria jeans cappuccino.
this post was meant for yesterday but i couldn’t get to your blog for some reason….
have a great day!
dana a.
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Absolutely–forbidden fruit and all that!
Colleen
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Can I just say I LOVE that you are trying out your new coffee maker right before you head to Starbucks? haha I love the taste of coffee!! But occasionally I have to go half-calf or decalf because I’ll get all jittery from caffeine overload!
Brittany
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Yes! That definitely happens to me! Last night I told myself i would NOT eat the chocolate covered almonds… an hour later, i grabbed a handful. they were delicious though and my craving was cured… if i waited i’d probably gobble down the whole container.
Dani Eats Veggies
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Definitely telling myself NO makes me want to it more. Just like when we’re kids and our parents tell us we can’t do something!!
Kelly @ notsorockyroad
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It’s so true! It’s just like when someone says “okay, you can think of anything else, but DON’T think about elephants.” Go ahead, try it, is all you can see a big giant elephant? lol, maybe it’s just me
Amber K
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Haha not just you! All I’m seeing now is Dumbo!
peanutbutterfingers
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Of course! Especially when it comes to fro yo or chocolatey goodness!
Lauren B.
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Do you ever munch on protein bars? If so, which do you prefer? I noticed that some have an extremely high sugar content, so I try to eat the Think Thin bars, but haven’t really heard many opinions on them.
Thanks,
Dawn
Dawn
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I do if I’m in a pinch. I like Zone bars best!
peanutbutterfingers
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I’m more likely to eat something when I tell myself I can’t eat it if its already in my house. If I tell myself I can’t buy something than I usually don’t. Unless it’s on sale, than all will power goes out the window.
Ryah
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how nice to have ryan next to you for motivation!
courtney @ cupcakedynamite
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The same things happens to me – which is why I try and indulge every once in a while with small treats that are worth it to me. A smoothie is definitely not an indulgence though, so you should have one three times a day if you want it!
Chloe (South Beach Girl)
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If I tell myself that I can’t have something, I really do spend a lot of time thinking about it. If I tell myself I COULD have it, but there are better options…a little easier to pass it up.
Amanda
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
I looove that mindset!
peanutbutterfingers
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ONe of the best things I read when I first started reading blogs went something like this : “You can have this again” and I think I found that sometimes I eat so fast or so much because it’s like I’m afraid I wont have it again (either later or the next day) so when I tell myself I can have it again, I suddenly don’t care to eat as much. Also, like the above comment, if I tell myself I can have whatever I want I just choose not to, it works wonders! Have a great day =)
Michele
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Yes, whenever I can’t have something I want it more. And you can totally drink two cold drinks in a row
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates
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Yes! I am the same exact way! Whenever I tell myself that I can’t have something, I start craving it way more than I would have if I just had a little bit. This is what always used to happen when I was on diets and it always worked against me! Now that I don’t have any stedfast rules about what I can or cannot have, I find it’s so much easier!
Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola
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I love interval workouts like that. I used to think walking on an incline was super lame but when you jack the incline up that high, it’s hard work!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
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I TOTALLY agree – I am such a sucker for things I shouldn’t eat/buy/have/yearn for (etc. etc…) hahaha!
PS. Ryan is a beast! I don’t even think the treads at my school gym even goes UP to an incline that high… hot dang!
Jenna Lee
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If I want it I better have it. Telling myself I can’t/shouldn’t/won’t just means I will have it.
I LOVE Queen! Thank you putting that song in my head cause now it’s stuck. It’s not one of my favorites either. LOL I’m doomed until I hear another song that will take it’s place.
Danielle
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Absolutely more likely…. once I get an idea in my head, there is no erasing it! Even if I try. I love your smoothies, they always look so delicious! I need to start making mine extra thick.
Erin @ Naturally Addicted
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There is a theory in psychology that relates to this. For example, if you are suffering from insomnia, the treatment is to try not to fall asleep.
I chalk smoothie love up to addiction…and I am addicted:)
I have a smoothie daily too…..they are just sooo tasty!
Heather
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Oh my goshies your smoothies always look so fluffy and delicious! It must be the xanthan gum you use. I’m going to really have to get some of that soon!
Vivianne
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I love that song too =D
Shana @ 100lbsandcounting
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OMG I attempted this workout this morning, and I couldn’t completely finish it. I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. I feel like I’m in good shape, but maybe not? haha. I love your blog, and it makes me want to a healthy living one of my own. However, I’m in grad school and don’t really have time to make food from creative recipes, so I feel like it wouldn’t be that interesting…
Lindsay
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I’m the exact same way, particularly with food. If I say to myself that I can’t have any or anymore of something, that’s when I want it the most! I avoid saying “no” to avoid that situation : )
Danica
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I imagine Ryan with an incline that high looking like one of the ladies at my gym. She grips the treadmill so tight that it looks like she is about to fall off. And sometimes, I really do think she’s about to fall. This incline treadmill business is too much of an extreme sport for my liking.
Alisa @ Running with Knives
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I’ve recently decided to not “diet” anymore and to change my whole way of eating and looking at foods. I’ve done dieting in the past and whenever I stopped, I’d gain again. (Not that I have a ton to lose, but I’d like to be in “baby-shape” very soon.) So recently I’ve been snacking on fruit instead of empty calories and the motivation to think of getting in “baby-shape” and staying healthy throughout a pregnancy and after the baby has been so helpful! I think having a realistic goal in mind as well as healthy options is important, so I don’t tell myself I can’t have something, I try to think of a better alternative that’s healthier.
P.S. You inspired me to try green smoothies and I have one almost every day!
Anne
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I owe my workout today to you. I climbed on the treadmill this morning and climbed right back off. Wasn’t feeling it. Did a little blog scoping, found your routine and suddenly found my momentum. Just competed the whole thing, inclines and all, that was tough! Thank you!!
Lea
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Rihanna is the best singer in my opinion, she has a very good voice, a beautiful face and a very sexy body.
Casey Serpa
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