Delayed Workout of Death

Posted on July 26th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

I am so glad you guys are a fan of Blog Talk Tuesdays! I’m already excited for the next installment! Smile

Truth be told, I was so anxious to write this morning’s post that I postponed my workout until around 10:30 a.m. Yes, I’m the kind of blogger who lies in bed at night thinking about upcoming blog posts. I’m sick.

Breakfast

When the alarm went off this morning, Ryan decided to take a day off from the gym and I wanted to get on my computer to start working on my Blog Talk Tuesdays post, so we both headed to breakfast together instead of hittin’ the gym right away.

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Today I enjoyed a scrambled egg sandwich, served on two pieces of toasted whole wheat bread.

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The eggs were prepared with veggies, lots of cheddar cheese and hash browns.

I ate all the goodies out of the eggs before making my sandwich which is why you can’t see them in the picture. I always eat all the best bites first. This drives Ryan crazy because he saves the best bites for last. This can be a problem if we’re sharing a dish.

I also enjoyed a cup of hot pomegranate green tea and about half of a bowl of Froot Loops.

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This breakfast did a great job of keeping me full for hours! Either that or I was so involved in writing up this morning’s blog post that I didn’t think about food every 2.5 seconds like I normally do.

From 7: 15 until 10:30 a.m. I did the whole blog and email thang before telling myself I had to go the the gym. I knew that if noon rolled around and I hadn’t worked out just yet, all hopes of me actually making it to the gym would go out the window.

So workout I did!

Workout

I kicked my butt today. Seriously. My chest was pounding and my face looked like a cherry when I was done.

To start, I loosely followed a workout I tore out of Fitness magazine months ago.

My rendition, which I’ll call the Delayed Workout of Death, looked like this:

 

Minutes Speed Incline
0-5 6.5 1
5-6 4 5
6-7 6.5 5
7-8 3.5 6
8-9 6.3 6
9-10 3.5 7
10-11 6.1 7
11-12 3.5 8
12-13 5.9 8
13-14 3 9
14-15 5.7 9
15-16 3 10
16-17 5.5 10
17-18 3 11
18-19 5.3 11
19-20 3 12
20-21 5.1 12
21-22 3 13
22-23 4.9 13
23-24 3 14
24-25 4.7 14
25-26 3 15
26-27 4.5 15
27-30 3.5 5

Don’t let the lower speeds of this workout fool you… It’s killer! Honestly this workout is one of the hardest treadmill workouts I’ve ever posted on the blog. If you try it, you’ve been warned!

Lunch

After my workout, I headed back to our hotel room, didn’t shower (yet!) and sat down to crank out a couple of things on the computer before assembling myself a yummy lunch with the random food we have on hand in the hotel fridge and freezer.

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Lunch included an Amy’s tofu scramble pocket sandwich that was really, really good! I loved the doughy bread and the tofu scramble was full of veggies and flavor.

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Not quite as voluminous as it looks on the box, huh? At least it was tasty!

I also ate a cup of strawberry banana Greek yogurt and some string cheese for a little extra protein.

And now I’m going to scan a handful of websites to see if any new houses for rent have been posted. I’m tellin’ ya, there’s not much to choose from here, but we’re hopeful!

The house we really liked with the pool came down $100 a month in rent (which is obviously great!), but we’d be in charge of lawn care and since the house is located on three acres, we’re a little apprehensive about that. We can’t live in this hotel forever, so I hope something workouts out soon!

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107 Responses to “Delayed Workout of Death”

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    jen @ taste life, on July 26th, 2011 at 1:58 pm Said:

    I always save the best bites for last like Ryan! I read once that that it has to do with if you’re an only child or something? Like, I’m an only child so I never had to compete with other kids for the good stuff, so I save it for last. But people with siblings had to compete so they eat the good stuff first. Something like that! Birth order might be involved, too.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    that theory applies to us! he’s an only child. :) i’m also the first born, which probably means that i’m greedy. :)

      

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    Amber K Reply:
    July 27th, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Interesting theory! Although I’m a first born and I always save the best for last, why finish with the junk? I want the last bite to the AWESOME! :)

      

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    Jessy, on July 26th, 2011 at 1:59 pm Said:

    I’m with Ryan there … always saving the best for the last bite. ;)

      

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    Laura @ prettylittlewords, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:00 pm Said:

    Maybe consider letting the grass go and living in a jungle? :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    unfortunately the neighborhood REQUIRES a manicured lawn. boo.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    ryan wanted to get a goat.

      

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    Cat @ On the Brink of 30 Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    This made me laugh out loud!

      

    Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    True story: I once posted a craigslist ad seeking a goat in exchange for cupcakes. Our backyard was gnarly!

      

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    KaraHadley, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Said:

    I love those tofu pockets! They’re like a Hot Pocket, but they don’t leave you feeling like crap.

      

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    Faith @ For the Health of It, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Said:

    Ahh, that Amy’s pocket is yet another victim of marketing that looks so much more appealing than the real thing! I read a super interesting book about food photography and there are so many weirdball techniques that they use to get it to look good for packaging – including glazing it with glue!

      

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    Leanne (Bride to Mrs.), on July 26th, 2011 at 2:04 pm Said:

    I hope you guys get a house soon so that Sadie doesn’t have to go without her parents! It kills me when I’m away from our cats (please, no crazy cat-lady stereotyping ;) ) because I miss their little personalities so much.

    That workout looks insane in the membrane. Incline is a killer!

      

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    Alyssa @ Life of bLyss, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:06 pm Said:

    oooh, I totally haven’t seen those pockets of wonderful yet.

    I always save my favorites for last… gotta leave something to look forward to, right?

      

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    Hope, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:07 pm Said:

    Those tofu scramble pockets look tasty! I’ll have to keep my eye open for them. Good luck finding a place! I’m sure you will find somewhere soon :)

      

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    Jillian @ sprinkle massacre, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:09 pm Said:

    I have kind of an odd question–when you find your cardio workouts like the one above, how do you go about doing it? Memorize it or keep looking at a peice of paper while your running? lol. I have always just kind of make mine up as I go along and I never followed one exactly, but I want to try the one you just posted! :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    i just look at the paper while i’m running. i keep it in place w/ my water bottle or my small gym wristlet. :)

      

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    forloveofcarrots, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:11 pm Said:

    I have done this workout before its a total killer but such an ego boost once you finish, I feel like I can take on the world after :) happy house hunting!

      

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    Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life), on July 26th, 2011 at 2:12 pm Said:

    I eat the best bites first! Because what if you get full and don’t want the best bites anymore?!

    I’m sure you’re anxious to get out of the hotel, but it is fun seeing your random eats- Froot Loops? Haha, YUM!

      

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    Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:12 pm Said:

    That really does sound hard! Good thing you had some fruit loops to counter-balance. :)

      

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    Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:14 pm Said:

    Best wishes finding a great house!

      

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    Girl in the pink, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:16 pm Said:

    Wow, that tm workout looks killer!!

      

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    Amy, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:19 pm Said:

    I like to mix up the best and the worst bites, and the last bite is always a good one. I’m an only child so I’ve never had to fight over food with anyone.

    That workout looks killer, I like to crank up the incline on the treadmill, but I walk not run!

    You should just get Ryan a John Deere riding lawnmower. It would be a fast way to get the yard done and cheaper in the long run than a lawn service. My parents have one and even my mom loves using it.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    we talked about a riding mower, but they’re more than $1k and we’re not buying the house, so we would probably just have to get rid of it when we move anyway. but it’s definitely an idea!

      

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    Amy Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    ouch didn’t realize they were so expensive! maybe while you’re scoping out craigslist for houses to rent, look for lawnmowers for sale.

      

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    Silvia @ skinny jeans food Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Maybe you get one on craigslist used….

      

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    janelle, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:23 pm Said:

    i loved this workout! i’m a running but i’ve been having shin problems so the slower speeds let me get nice and sweaty without hurting myself more. and i think that a goat would be the perfect solution :)

      

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    janelle, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:24 pm Said:

    **i’m a runner, not a running haha

      

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    Aditi, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:25 pm Said:

    I love the workouts that you post on the blog! I have been doing one of your treadmill interval workouts (the one that increases by 0.2 each interval) and I tried your “Lazy” workout this morning at the gym – it was great! I am definitely going to have to try this one!

      

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    Cassidy, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:27 pm Said:

    I’ve used rentals.com in the past and had success… I just did a quick search in Ocala and there where lots of nice places.

      

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    Felicia @ Ellipticizing, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:31 pm Said:

    I definitely eat the best bites first. If I saved them for last I might be too full to eat them.

      

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    Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter), on July 26th, 2011 at 2:31 pm Said:

    I’m not sure what bites I eat first! I think I just inhale everything. ;-) I always think I eat fast, though, and then I look at my boyfriend who practically swallows his food whole.

    I always look at the workouts you post and think “Hey, I should try that- looks great,” and print them to stick in my gym bag, but then don’t end up bringing it over to the treadmill with me.. I need to write them out on a sticky note or something to put onto the treadmill..

      

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    Carrie @ TV and Dinners, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:32 pm Said:

    Use the $100 a month to hire a lawn service! (That might not be enough, though…I live in an apartment and have no idea how much such things cost.)

      

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    Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:34 pm Said:

    I haven’t had Fruit Loops in ages! When I was little, I loved stringing them on a piece of yarn to make a necklace. Diva in training ;)

      

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    Amanda @ Running On Waffles, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:35 pm Said:

    If you can find the Amy’s pesto pasta bowl, it’s delicious (but getting trickier to find lately)!!!! I’m also a big fan of the burritos.

      

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    chelsea, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:37 pm Said:

    Best of luck to you guys! I’m really sure you’ll find something sooner or later I bet! Good things take time, right?!

      

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    Holly @ The Runny Egg, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:45 pm Said:

    Good luck with the house — hopefully they do something about that lawn care — or could you hire a high school/college student to mow the lawn or something?

      

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    Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:45 pm Said:

    That tofu scramble pocket is my favorite thing from Amys. SO good with hot sauce on it (if you’re into that). Even my hubs likes it and usually he’s a real meat kinda guy.

      

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    Avery, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:48 pm Said:

    I’m so torn! I agree that a lawn that large will be some work, but that house was so pretty, and SUCH a great deal! I have to say I think it would be worth it. Maybe the money you’ll save on rent will make up for a lawn mower if you have to buy one?!

      

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    Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:53 pm Said:

    I always eat the best first and my husband eats the best last so we too fight when sharing a meal.

    The lawn would be a lot of work but if the Pros really outweigh the cons I say go for it! Look at the lawn as an extra cardio session each week!

      

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    Jenny, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:53 pm Said:

    HOLY INCLINES, BATMAN! You crazy, girl. You crazy.

      

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    Erin @ Naturally Addicted, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:57 pm Said:

    I am the queen of eating the best bites first! It’s especially evident in ice cream when I scoop out the best bites…oops! It’s drives my boyfriend crazy. Good luck with your house hunt, hope you find something soon!

      

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    Joyce @ Jranola Joyce, on July 26th, 2011 at 2:57 pm Said:

    speed intervals are so intense! i am always so tired afterwards and must stretch! or else…the dreaded shin splints… auughh
    and the amy’s looks really good! :)

      

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    Jessica @ Bake a Little, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:03 pm Said:

    I am really excited to try this workout! I need to get some incline training for my 10K in case its hilly! do you know how far (total) distance was traveled?

      

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    Mallory @ It's Only Life, After All, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:04 pm Said:

    I looove Amy’s products! Never tried the tofu scramble, but i’ve tried the spinach and pizza pockets. So good! I actually just posted about the personal-sized margherita pizza I had for dinner. I’d totally recommend it.

      

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    Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:08 pm Said:

    Holy incline! That looks tough! Saving it for a hills day :)

      

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    Shayla @ The Good Life, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:13 pm Said:

    Ha I love saving the best parts for last, and my hubby eats them first…I guess opposites attract right?! ;)

    Good luck with the rental search today!

      

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    Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:22 pm Said:

    I do that SAME workout! It is a killer :)

      

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    Silvia @ skinny jeans food, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:23 pm Said:

    I think you would really look cute on one of these tractor lawn mower things. ;-) Of course you can always talk Ryan into that it is a manly thing to do….

      

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    Gen, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    Oh my God, 100$ a month? That’s so unfair! Where I live I can only get a tiny apartment for this price, like 30m2, I’m so jealous! Lol, I really hope you’ll find your dream home.
    And Froot loops, they make me think of childhood, so sweet!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    no, no it was REDUCED by $100/month. that’s not the total cost of rent. :)

      

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    Gen Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Oh ok! Silly me^^ Anyway, these houses look great!

      

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    Cait's Plate, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:28 pm Said:

    I hope you get that house!! It was my favorite of all the ones you showed as well.

    And you just gave me a HUGE craving for scrambled eggs!

      

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    Holly, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:53 pm Said:

    I CANNOT wait to try that workout ;) I love challenging ones like that- I’ll definitely let you know what I think when I do ti :) One of my favorite ones right now is your 0.2 interval workout- it is KILLER, but I love it. Always feel like I get such a good workout!!
    & I was DYING laughing at a comment you left above about Ryan wanting to get a goat..that’s one way to fix the 3 acre problem- Lol!! :D

      

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    Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:53 pm Said:

    Good luck w the house hunt! :)

      

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    Junieb, on July 26th, 2011 at 3:58 pm Said:

    $100 will be eaten up in lawn care for 3 acres per month I am betting! Unless you guys have a riding lawn mower that we dont know about!

      

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    Maggie, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:13 pm Said:

    WHat kinds of foods did you bring with you to the hotel? It would be interesting to see the kind of food you brought along – I have had to stay in temporary housing before and it’s really difficult to stay healthy! I am addicted to smoothies like you and get really sad when I don’t have my blender or frozen ingredients to make a good morning meal!

      

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    Corey @ Learning Patience, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:13 pm Said:

    I’m sending you good house hunting mojo for the rest of the week girl! xoxo from Trinidad

      

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    Laura @ Backstage Pass, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:16 pm Said:

    Looks like a great, challenging workout! I’m doing a mountain climb in September 10th and have to start incorporating incline training into my routine to prepare… will have to try out this workout soon. Thanks for sharing!
    Out of curiosity, how do you like living at the hotel thus far? Do they provide all three meals for guests (you posted about having dinner at the hotel yesterday)? I’ve never lived at an extended stay hotel and am curious :-)

      

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    Sarah, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:28 pm Said:

    Doesn’t mowing the lawn burn like 250 calories an hour? ;) I know how intimidating lawn care is. We inherited a house from a woman who had nothing but time to putter around in the yard. It’s a struggle for us just to keep the weeds from blocking our front door!

    Sending you quick and painless house finding vibes!

      

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    Daniella @ Runner at Heart, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:29 pm Said:

    I’m with Ryan I love saving the best bites for last! Good luck on the hosue hunting.

      

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    Carissa, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pm Said:

    So silly question…maybe…the window live program. Only for Windows/PC users? Is there a MAC version?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    yes! it’s called ecto, but you have to pay for it (i believe) and i’ve heard it isn’t as good as WLW, unfortunately.

      

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    Lauren, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:33 pm Said:

    I LOVE your treadmill workout – I have been looking for great treadmill workouts to break up the monotony and I will so try this!

      

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    Carrie, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:37 pm Said:

    THAT WORKOUT LOOKS SO FREAKIN TOUGH!

      

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    Jordan @ food, sweat, and beers, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:52 pm Said:

    I wonder if there’s a strapping young girl or boy in the neighborhood that would be willing to mow the lawn for like… 50 bucks a month? I really wouldn’t be surprised, and maybe (s)he would use mom/dad’s lawnmower?

    Then, you’re basically a mentor. Perfect.

      

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    Caitlin, on July 26th, 2011 at 4:55 pm Said:

    Ok 2 things-

    1. I was flying into Tampa this morning for work & the pilot said “We are now flying over Ocala” and I immediately thought of you! Hope thesearch for your new home gets better- it may take some time, but I’m confident you will find a place you both love!

    2. I’m totally going to try this workout tomorrow morning in the hotel gym- looks like a killer & I can’t wait! It’s a perfect workout for being on the road in a hotel. Thanks for the post!

      

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    Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:02 pm Said:

    I might have to try that workout tomorrow! :) Sounds like a good one! Maybe a kid looking for some income could mow for you for a reasonable cost?

      

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    Hillary, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:09 pm Said:

    That workout legitimately scares me. Level 14 incline? Oh, lord.

      

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    Kim (Book Worm Runs), on July 26th, 2011 at 5:10 pm Said:

    I am totally the same way…the longer I wait to workout the less likely I am to do it! Fingers crossed you find a place to live soon!!

      

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    Juliet, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:10 pm Said:

    I think you should go for the house just outside of town! Hello, a pool in Florida?! I live in Oregon and I wish I had a pool. Loved the post this morning. I can’t wait for the continuation of the series! Super helpful.

    Random question: Does Sadie ever chafe when you use her harness during a run? The people at PetSmart recommended the Gentle Leader for us and our Weim, Hudson HAAATTEES it. I’m looking for an alternative that won’t bother his skin. Thanks : )

      

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    mel Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    the leader is awesome and you pup will get used to it!! I use it on my one yr old lab and she took about 5 months but is used to it!

      

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    Juliet, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:12 pm Said:

    P.S. Sadie could run around in those three acres and chase after butterflies, lizards, and her ball : ).

    Great workout too, I feel like you did something similar a few weeks back? No?

    Love your tips, thoughts, pup and workouts!

      

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    Cait @ Beyond Bananas, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:34 pm Said:

    Things in packages never look quite as good as they do when you actually cook em up. huh?!

    3 acres of yard is a lot to take care of! One of the reasons we are in a condo is so we have no yard care whatsoever. Just don’t want to think about that yet.

    Do you 100& want ot rent a house? Or are you open to condo type things.?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    yeah we really want a house mainly for a yard for sadie.

      

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    Cait @ Beyond Bananas Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    obviously! of course you need a yard for sadie. silly me!

    i’ve been dogless for too long. guess that needs to change!

      

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    Lauren @ What Lauren Likes, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:47 pm Said:

    hope the house/rent works out! I would love to live in hotels for long periods of time…room service haha :)

      

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    Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm Said:

    What a workout! I would have been sweating my buns off, I went running at 6:30 am and it was already 82*! OUCH!

      

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    dee, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm Said:

    mmm! I tend to save the best for last..depending on what it is I’m eating! :) Especially if it’s a sandwich, I eat the top crust, move on to the bottom, then I eat the two sides and the middle is always last! none of that top-to-bottom business for me. But for meals (when I eat out) I tend to eat the “best bites” first…because I know that I won’t be able to finish it all in one sitting. If I save the best for last, by the time I get to it, I’ll be too full :(

      

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    Emilia, on July 26th, 2011 at 5:49 pm Said:

    I love Amy’s packaged meals! They’re surprisingly good, even if the image doesn’t quite match up ;)

    Good luck on the house stuff, I hope things work out well! Why is moving always more difficult than you think it is going to be, sigh.

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:20 pm Said:

    That workout IS legit. ANd looks fun! I love adding major inclines to workouts. Hello LEGS!!

    Haha. MY hotel egg sandwich looked almost like yours, except with an english muffin instead of bread.

      

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    Ashley, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:30 pm Said:

    I have a workout that is very similar to this that I snagged a long time ago from a fitness magazine too and it seriously kicks butt! Every time I go to do it I think “it won’t be that hard…I get to walk every other minute.” and every time I finish I think I’m going to pass out on the floor!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    ha! that’s exactly what i think… right before i think i’m going to die!

      

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    Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:31 pm Said:

    I think I’m going to try that workout tonight! Since no one will be watching me, I may or may not change the incline so that I do not feel like I’m dying. I already had an exhausting day at work ;) .

      

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    Gina @ Will Run for Cupcakes, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:36 pm Said:

    Awesome workout! I’ll have to try it once I stop torturing myself with marathon training…
    …I had Apple Jacks for breakfast :)

      

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    Jessica, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:36 pm Said:

    3 acres??? That would be a lot to take care of. Would you have to mow the whole thing or is some of wooded/tall grass? Nice that the rent dropped though.

      

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    Khushboo, on July 26th, 2011 at 6:41 pm Said:

    I’m with Ryan- best bite is always the last bite…gotta end with a bang!

      

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    Mandy, on July 26th, 2011 at 7:03 pm Said:

    You staying in a hotel for an extended stay totalllllly reminds me of the Mary Kate and Ashley song ‘Why Can’t We Live In A Hotel All The Time’… haha I know I can share this with you because you share the same love for the olsen twins!

      

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    Megan, on July 26th, 2011 at 7:10 pm Said:

    Julie I hardly ever comment but I loooove your blog! Read it 3X a day :) So OBVIOUSLY I know nothing about this (hardly your blog readers business, anyway), but I totally think that if you love it, you should go for the house!!! I know it’s not quite that simple, but like you said, it’s not permanent – only a rental. It seems like for the sake of something like lawn care, you shouldn’t pass up a place you love!!! Maybe you and Ryan could each mow the grass as one Sat workout/month, hire a high school or college kid for one, and give the finger to the home owners assoc for the final week of the month? :) Whatever you decide, good luck!! And keep on keepin on with the lovely blog!

      

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    Anna @ Food Fitness and Frolicking, on July 26th, 2011 at 7:33 pm Said:

    That’ treadmill workout sounds BRUTAL. I’m scared to try it.. hehe

      

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    Jamie @ snacktress, on July 26th, 2011 at 8:03 pm Said:

    That treadmill workout scares me. Maybe if I’m feeling really adventurous I’ll try it…one day.

    I save the best bites for last, too! Gotta get all the different flavors and textures in that last bite.

    Best of luck to your house hunt! I’m sure something will work out soon :)

      

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    Ashley, on July 26th, 2011 at 8:37 pm Said:

    Workout of death is the perfect name for that. Thank god I’m finished. I started out thinking it would be a piece of cake. Cut to 15 min later when I thought I was going to die. Phew!

      

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    Chelsea, on July 26th, 2011 at 9:08 pm Said:

    Good luck on your housing finds…but a 100 a month is not all that bad at all, I can’t imagine though what lawn fees would cost. Your meals still look pretty yum for living at a hotel.

      

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    Katie, on July 26th, 2011 at 10:01 pm Said:

    I tried that workout before & it is SO tough! I always get half way through and want to be done!

      

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    Gina @ Running to the Kitchen, on July 26th, 2011 at 10:23 pm Said:

    3 acres is a lot! we have 2 acres and my husband has a professional grade mower that you stand on (the ride behind types landscapers have) and it still takes him 1.5 hours! granted I bet your lot is flat in Florida and ours is not but that’s still a lot of maintenance for a rental. I tried incline walking for the first time a couple weeks ago and was floored by how hard it is! This workout is no joke.

      

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    Holly, on July 26th, 2011 at 10:26 pm Said:

    Wowzers! I just tried your interval workout, what a challenge!!! It was tough, but now I feel amazing! I’ve been trying a lot of your posted workouts, they’re great, thank you :)
    Hope the house hunt comes to an end for you soon. I’m sure the hotel thing will get old really fast.

      

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    Corrie Anne, on July 26th, 2011 at 11:35 pm Said:

    Oooh! I hope you get the house. Just think of yard care as a workout? We recently got married and my husband just has like the old-fashioned manual? mower. It’s a sweet workout and tan time. Except I complain that my poor little hands blister. Lol.

      

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    Niki (Life's a Payne), on July 27th, 2011 at 7:07 am Said:

    I am sure you are probably more stressed about the living situation than you let on here on your blog but all the same you seem so positive!

    I have to move soon but there are so many question marks around my move also that I am starting to freak out.

    Reading your posts make me feel a lot better about just rolling with the punches on this one and not getting TOO stressed (of course a little is OK)!

      

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    Nicole, on July 27th, 2011 at 9:03 am Said:

    I wanted to let you know that I did this workout last night…I almost died. It was probably the in the top 5 hardest workouts of my life. I loved/hated it. Thanks for such a great sweaty workout!!! =)

      

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    Laura @ Unchartered 20s, on July 27th, 2011 at 12:21 pm Said:

    Eating in a hotel that you are staying in for an extended amount of time would frustrate me. If there is a free breakfast, I’m more inclined to grab the not so healthy stuff since my brain equates hotels with “vacation mode”. It would def. be a struggle!

      

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    Stephanie Clement, on July 27th, 2011 at 12:38 pm Said:

    Would you consider just buying a lawn moer? Sadie might get a kick out of you guys being outside with her….and if you both took turns and did it over two days? Just a thought…

      

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    A Confession | irun2eat, on July 27th, 2011 at 1:18 pm Said:
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    Jenna, on July 27th, 2011 at 8:21 pm Said:

    So, I just did the workout you posted… it was KILLER! Totally awesome though. I mentioned it on my blog as well. Thanks for sharing!

      

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    Blog Inspired Workouts |, on July 29th, 2011 at 3:32 pm Said:
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    Little Words « Greek Yogurt & Apple Slices, on July 30th, 2011 at 10:20 am Said:
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    Peanut Butter Fingers » Two Treadmill Questions, on August 1st, 2011 at 1:59 pm Said:
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    LeeAnn, on August 1st, 2011 at 5:50 pm Said:

    Riding lawn mower!!!

      

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    Lazy Long Weekend | The Sweetest Thing, on August 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 pm Said:

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