This morning began with an early workout!
Ryan and I headed to the gym at 5 a.m. and, after a quick 10 minute walking warm up, I completed the seven minute workout before it was time to target my triceps in the weight room.
Links to demo videos of some of the exercises:
And another tricep + bicep workout you may enjoy: Biceps + Triceps Workout
Today’s workout was a good one and my triceps felt quite fatigued when I left the gym to head home for breakfast.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was a bit of a dud. Have you guys seen those chocolate mug cakes floating around Pinterest? Well, the mug cake was the inspiration behind my breakfast fail this morning.
I tried to make a healthier oatmeal breakfast cake and though it was decent enough to eat, the recipe needs a little tweaking before it’s sharable.
My failed attempt included oats, egg whites, coconut oil, cinnamon, sliced almonds, stevia and baking soda.
Though I added one tablespoon of coconut oil, the cake was still a little dry and I could taste the baking soda. I’m thinking I may try adding pumpkin or unsweetened applesauce next time.
I hope you guys have a great Wednesday! I am off to work and I have two meetings to attend today as well. See ya around lunchtime!
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Thanks for sharing your pinterest “fail”! Those are actually really fin to search on Pinterest…the “nailed it” gets me every time. I’m sure you will tweak your recipe to perfection!
oh my gosh the “nailed it” pics crack me up on pinterest! have you see the cookie monster cupcakes!?!?
That is hilarious! I love looking at the pinterest fails haha
I just had to go look. Now people are coming into my office asking why I’m laughing so hard?
It seems like a lot of people have the same idea – I’ve seen little oat breakfast muffins/cakes popping up everywhere. Since I don’t know what amounts of ingredients you used, it’s hard to suggest anything but I’ve had a lot of success using a mashed banana. It adds moisture and sweetness.
Triceps are killer for me to work on but necessary!! 🙂
my triceps are so weak!
Love this triceps workout! That is the area of my arm that is weakest and needs the most work!
I love working out my triceps! Definitely an easy part of my arm to forget though! I’m cracking up at your oatmeal mug cake 🙂 I can’t wait until you’ve perfected it!! 🙂
I’ve tried making mug cakes too, and I failed pretty badly at first! I realized that baking powder should be used in lieu of baking soda though. Baking soda gives a metallic flavor if not combined with an acidic ingredient; baking powder is fine on its own. Hope that helps!
I found a few similar recipes that were pretty good. I will gather them all up and email them to you. Its a great quick morning breakfast 🙂
Have you try the Clean eating version? http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-chocolate-mug-cake/
Love her website!!!!
oooh! thank you for sharing this, marieve!
I literally JUST made a mugcake recipe! Chocolate caramel protein mugcake… it’s seriously so good & I shared it on my blog today! 🙂 Maybe add some vanilla extract and another egg white to make it less dry? Or almond milk? Just trying to help- I’m sure you know what you’re doing!
good tips! and i definitely don’t know what i’m doing. 🙂 just playing around and hoping for the best!
Haha i am glad to know that I am not the only one with a PInterest fail! I have had this happen more times that I want to admit. It still looks good to me though!
Have you ever tried eating paleo, or have any thoughts on it?
I’ve never tried it!
I can’t wait to see the refined recipe! I’m a college student so I need a fast and healthy breakfast that I can take on the go. I love oatmeal but it’s a little awkward whipping out my thermos of grey looking mush in the middle of class…
Haha it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who has recipes flop sometimes!
You should try this out! It’s one of my faves w a big dollop of nut butter on top. http://powerhungry.com/2013/03/2-minute-all-flax-muffin-in-a-mug/
I use a little maple as the sweetener (not a stevia fan), and sometimes add some cocoa powder or cinnamon. It’s delish!
Thank you for passing this along! I’ll definitely give it a go!
Pinned this workout! My triceps need some major help! Love your Pinterest “Fail.” 😉
Can’t wait for the recipe…this would be super easy to make in my dorm! The arm workout is also perfect timing because I’m trying to add more strength training back into my routine!
I forget to work my triceps all the time, so I might need to do this workout! My worst recipe fail was trying “brownies” made with black beans. They do not at all taste like real brownies- just a warning for anyone who has been wondering.
I was going to say – add some ripe banana or something to it to make it less dry, but applesauce would work too!
I was unable to get up this morning due to soreness and was looking for a light workout for this afternoon since I have a hair appointment. I’m going to download the 7 minute workout app for sure now! Thanks for all of your amazing suggestions, you help keep me motivated!
That app is fantastic!!! I love it. It makes seven minutes pass by in a flash!
YUM! Can’t wait until it’s perfected- that sounds delicious!
Triceps KILL ME! My weakest muscle I discovered in Body Pump- Skull Crushers KILL ME! I should do these in between classes….
Can’t wait to try this tricep workout tomorrow!
I love working my triceps—so this one looks killer awesome 🙂
Also, in the latest BP release, the triceps track is insane & I loooovvve it.
The combo of Apple sauce and coconut oil makes a work of a difference is your cake is too dry! Your recipes are usually delicious so I hope this one turn out well so I can give it a try to 😀
Can’t wait for the recipe!
oooof, tricep dips till failure would crush me. I’ve done both pumpkin and applesauce with the oatmeal mug cake and they work great, especially the applesauce.
Ack! I’ve certainly had my fair share of baking disasters (hello, I didn’t have anything to take to thanksgiving because I failed). Was a good idea though! Can’t wait til you perfect it!
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How did you know I’ve been trying to work on arm strength lately?? Thanks for the workout!
can’t wait to try the triceps workout! I am in love with your biceps and triceps workout! It is one of my favorites!
I’ve tried these types of cakes and they’ve turned out dry, but I think I’ve figured out that I’m overcooking them. The one time I slightly undercooked one, it was really good. (But it’s hard to get it just right in the microwave first try!)
I do a version of the mug cake for bkfst with oat flour, pumpkin and almond butter… it’s pretty darn delish! oat flour is my jam for sure
I’ve seen mug cakes around on people’s blogs…haven’t tried making on yet. Let us know if you perfect it 🙂
It might help if you mix the baking soda and oats together REALLY WELL before adding the rest of the wet ingredients. Something to try anyway!
Wouldn’t take me long to do tricep dips to failure. I am THE WORST at those – sometimes it seems like I can only do five before wanting to fall over.
I’ve tried mug cakes once before and ended up with a fail too! Once you perfect it, I’ll have to try your recipe 🙂
I’ve tried the cup method to make a single serving chocolate chip oatmeal cookie… looks wise, it left a lot to be desired. BUT it did kill my sweet craving. I had a hard time with dryness at first too though.
I”m the queen of pintrest fails.
Love this tricep workout, gotta try! Triceps are my favorite arm muscles to work, also the toughest for me though!
Thanks for sharing your tricep workout! I will definitely add some of these moves into my regime -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NVkx4jfEoc
Also, the new blog look is great!
Yep applesauce is key or pumpkin puree. I usually go for 1/4 cup buckwheat or oat flour, 1 scoop of protein powder (21g), 1 large egg white, 3 tbsp of puree and 1/4 cup of non dairy milk…vanilla and maple syrup to sweeten.
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology1 packet stevia
1egg
dash of salt
dash of vanilla extract (I used more, love me some vanilla)
2 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tbsp natural peanut butter.
Mix ingredients together, then spray a microwave-safe coffee mug w/ non-stick cooking spray. Pour inside & put natural peanut butter in the middle. Microwave for 1:20 mins & voila! Sweet tooth satisfied & completely clean
sounds like a good concept!! can’t wait to see the perfected recipe!
Oh man I’ve been doing so many tricep tracks in Flybarre. My triceps are sore but I’ve been seeing great results. I’ve been using a band and wrapping it around a bar and pulsing backwards facing the bar. I then turn around and pulse the band above my head. oh my it is a burner!
Laura at http://www.sprint2thetable.com has some AMAZING mug cakes that always work and are fantastic!
That mug cake looks pretty good to me! I LOVE tricep workouts so I totally pinned this. Thanks!