We didn’t know much about the place other than what we read about it on UrbanSpoon.com, so we had to laugh when we walked in and were the two youngest people in the restaurant by what seemed like a good 50 years.
The good news is that the older adults dining in the restaurant clearly know good food because we both loved our meals.
I ordered a small vegetarian pizza and ate all but one slice!
It wasn’t overly greasy and crust was doughy without being too thick. I was a fan!
While the pizza was tasty, talking with Laurel was easily the highlight of my night. She was my roommate throughout college (and a bridesmaid in our wedding) and I miss spending so much time with her.
Workout
After 20 minutes on the elliptical, I hopped off to tackle the following arm workout:
It was a doozie! 
I liked hopping around and tackling different muscles. It kept me interested and working hard.
After I was done, I had a good time watching Ryan play around on the new rings that were just installed at our gym.
You would think our gym just installed a new water park or something by the way the guys were acting about these rings. They’re a bunch of little kids at heart and couldn’t wait to play!
Breakfast
When I sat down to blog this morning, all I wanted to do was share this recipe with you guys. It is a winner!
For breakfast this morning I wanted a smoothie, but decided to get a little creative with the flavor and made myself a key lime pie protein smoothie.
Into the blender went:
- 1/2 cup 2 percent milk
- 1 container Oikos key lime Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 frozen bananas
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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Oh my gosh, it was so good… like dessert in a cup!
I also had a hot cup of peppermint crème coffee on the side to warm my belly.
Off to exercise the pup! See ya after lunch!
The lady on the arc trainer/elliptical behind Ryan looks like she wants to try the rings too!
Victoria Runs
I just did that workout myself, it was great! Please keep those coming!!!
Emily
so glad you had a nice evening with laurel! i wish my college roomie/best friend lived closer… i miss seeing her all the time too. it’s weird going from seeing her every single day and getting to spend so much time with her to seeing her only a couple times a year now. thank goodness for the phone and internet!
and wow, your key lim pie protein smoothie sounds SO GOOD! definitely giving that a try as soon as i get my hands on some key lime oikos!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
Ooo key lime pie…in a smoothie. I could get used to that–i need a spin on my regular banana strawberry concoction. Will try this out!
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen
That sounds delicious! It’s amazing how a flavored yogurt can really taste like a dessert!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
That pizza and that smoothie both look amazing! I’m so glad you had such a great time with your friend!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
I miss you too sister friend. Every time we see each other I realize how much I do. Next time I think we should just see if the local old folks home will let us dine in their cafeteria
Love ya pbfingers! Have a great weekend!xoxo
Birthday Cruise 2012!!!!!!
Laurel
I am soooo clueless when it comes to strength training! This morning’s workout def looks like one I could follow though! I actually just added it to Pinterest for future reference!!
Jenn
Those rings look intense! Talk about upper body strength! Awesome!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
That smoothie sounds awesome! I’m so used to flavoring my smoothies on my own, but using a flavored yogurt is a great idea.
Allison (Allison’s Delicious Life)
My mouth is salivating just thinking about that smoothie. Going to the store now to buy key lime yogurt!
Thanks for sharing!
Racheal @ Running with Racheal
i love doing ring workouts:):) You should try it! Its great for building upper body strength!
allison
The big deal in my CrossFit box is a muscle up on the rings. Once you can get one, you are one of the elite and your name goes on a board. It is like the crowning jewel of exercises to them!
Rebecca @ Miss Magnolia Muches & Moves
Love the smoothie recipe!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
what a yummy smoothie-definitely craving some key lime island flavor in my nyc life.
Sarah
OH WOW. This looks SO yummy!
I agree-men on rings are like little kiddos–my hubby would’ve acted the same way
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
That pizza looks great, as does the smoothie! Julie, what program do you use to create your workouts on the blog… I mean is there something specific you use to display them? I want to be able to on my blog as well
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
Is he wearing vibrams? Awesome
Tami
Do I spot vibrams on Ryan? We run in those too:)
Heidi @ Idlehide
Happy Saturday!
Amanda @ Let Me Be What’s Underneath
I’m yet to get on board with key lime pie as dessert- I’m not convinced!
Khushboo
Yum. Pizza.
We are having a superbowl pizza party and I am sooo excited.
Olivia
My husband would love that shake! Key lime pie is his favorite dessert, I will have to give it a try!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life
That smoothie sounds like a great combination of flavor!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
Too funny!!!! I think I ran cross country with Laurel in high school. Oviedo High School. Glad to hear she is doing well!
Hannah @PalmBeachRunner
Oh I am a fan of that smoothie recipe. I love Key Lime Pie – it’s my signature dessert!
Lea
Ryan is intense!
Julie
That smoothie sounds SO GOOD. I’m obsessed with Key Lime pie, so it would definitely be right up my alley!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions
I love the look of the lady in the background! Bahahhaa!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness
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Gabriel Smith
you had my heart with the title alone…as soon as this snow melts i’m TOTALLY making this smoothie. maybe two – i’m extra hungry
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
I love that you posted this recipe today! I have a Key Lime yogurt in my fridge and now I can’t wait to use it for a smoothie!! thanks!!
Jenny
Julie! weren’t you a little worried that Ryan’s arms were gunna pop off up there on those rings?!?!? yike! ps. if someone could win the giveaway just by WANTING it so badly, it’d be me
so happy your getting lulumon perks now, Julie!!!!!!
Jasper @ crunchylittlebites
What do you use for protein powder and where do you buy it? I am wanting to incorporate it into my diet but I am not sure what is good.
Elizabeth
Oooh, that smoothie sounds delicious! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
wow! what an awesome giveaway!! my favorite snack I happen to be eating right now….a big bowl of oat bran!
Karina
What’s a crossbody hammer curl? Also, those rings do look quite fun!!!
Jamie @ Don’t Forget the Cinnamon
This is post is so funny because I just got off the phone with my parents who were headed to Leesburg to pick something up. I am in Canada and they are snowbirds in The Villages and them talking about Leesburg meant nothing to me and then I read your post! Clearly, most of the diners at the restaurant live in The Villages too
Marcy
My class schedule changes to 7am this month and I was thinking of protein smoothie breakfasts, I know what I’m making Monday! I just so happen to have key lime yogurt! I think I’ll even add a few graham crackers! Great idea!!
Debbie (accidently delish)
LEESBURG! My husband is from there, born and raised! Stavros is def a favorite around there! If y’all ever meet up half way like that again, go to Taki’s at The Villages. Best food in town! <3
Tara C.
That smoothie sounds delicious!! Have you ever substituted cottage cheese for the greek yogurt? I did one day out desperation, and ended up with one of the creamiest smoothies ever! Now it is all I use. About 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup+a splash more Silk Coconut milk, strawberries, and chocolate protein powder, blend until all the chunkies are gone and it tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry milkshake. mmmm!
Lisa
Wasn’t Laurel engaged? how is her wedding planning going?
kate
Those rings look like tons of fun- if only I could hold myself up haha! My upper body is so weak that I think I’d be swinging on the rings like a little monkey
Life’s a Bowl
What a good smoothie idea! Something different.
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes
Key Lime Pie Protein Smoothie! This may be your best idea yet! Going to have to go to the gym this afternoon, so I have an excuse to try this out!
Sam
Great, Julie. Now I have to go hunt down some Key Lime Pie yogurt on the day of the Superbowl because I’m now craving this smoothie and will.not.stop until I have consumed one.
Jen! @ The Pursuit of Sassiness
Ahh! I haven’t seen the new rings yet?! Beau will be stoked about these! And that smoothie looks delish! I don’t know if you have ever had key lime pie ice cream from bruster’s, but if you haven’t, you should! mmmazing lol random side note.
Lindsey
Love your blog! You have such great recipes. I can’t wait to make this key lime pie protein smoothie!
Thank you for all the great ideas
Hailey