Happy Fourth of July!
For my fellow Americans, I hope your holiday is off to a good start and that a day of grilling or relaxing is in your future.
Workout
Today began with a 7 a.m. workout (why can I not sleep in!?) and I got my butt kicked thanks to an awesome girl with a Blonde Ponytail.
On Monday, I saw Jess, the blogger behind Blonde Ponytail (love her blog name!), post a workout that looked like it would challenge me but do so in a short amount of time. Another bonus? It required absolutely no equipment. A perfect at home workout!
According to Jess, the workout is a “full body routine that kept our heart rates up and strengthened our upper and lower body with an emphasis on core work.”
I can vouch for that!
Breakfast
Once my workout for the day was complete, I wanted a comforting breakfast and made banana vanilla protein pancakes, topped with syrup to start the day.
Fourth of July pancakes. Mmm!
Now it’s time to change into my swimsuit and pack a bag and a cooler and head to the beach!
We’re taking Sadie to a dog beach that we’ve never visited before, so I hope it’s a good one. She’s already amped, so hopefully a day filled with lots of puppy playtime will make her happy.
Off to enjoy some fun in the sun!
Happy Fourth of July!
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Have a fantastic day of relaxing! 🙂
Ahh I hope you have an amazing beach day Julie! Happy 4th of July, and have fun! 🙂
Enjoy your day at the beach, Julie 🙂
Oh how I wish I loved near a beach!! Enjoy your day, Julie!! And you too, Sadie!!
Have a great 4th, Julie! Enjoy your time with Sadie! 😉
Have a great time at the beach!
yay! happy 4th of july 🙂
Those pancakes look so yummy!! Happy 4th 😀
Aaaaand, once again, we’re breakfast twins 😉
Happy fourth! Have fun at the beach and I hope the fireworks were a blast last night!
Mmm you just made me want some pancakes like whoa!
I have been waking up early as well, but I love making the best of the daylight. Have a great fourth!
Happy 4th!
Enjoy your beach time. I’m one jealous Canadian 😉 haha have a great day!
Happy Fourth!!! I keep seeing blonde ponytails workouts pop up on twitter and they all look amazing! I need to try one out! Have a great day!
Hi Danielle! I hope you get a chance to try a few–I have many at-home or gym ones to keep mixing it up! 🙂
Way to get the workout out of the way – even though it’s a holiday! Enjoy your beach time!
Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your fun day at the beach – the perfect place to spend a summer holiday 😉
I did that workout yesterday from her site, I posted it on my blog today. It was tough and I was so determined to do all 5 rounds. It felt awesome to finish it! Happy 4th!
So glad you tried it too Heidi! My hubby and I were pretty smoked during it! 🙂
Enjoy your fourth with Saddie and Ryan! 🙂
Hey! That workout looks great. Anyone know what the scissor abs are?
Hey Cindy! I demo them on video here: http://www.blondeponytail.com/2012/07/new-workout-gnc-ab-attack.html
Happy 4th of July Julie! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on the workout!
I have been admiring MANY of the workouts you have created and am excited for you and your pursuit of an NASM cert!
Hope you, Ryan and Sadie have a fab day!
hehe that is a cute blog name~it’s very easy to remember. 😀 And I hope you guys have a beautiful day! Happy independence to you and Ryan~oh, and Sadie. <3
Happy 4th! Thanks for sharing that workout! I am going to have to give it a try! I love workouts that require no equipment 🙂
Question…how do you create the images for the circuit workouts that you do? I think they are so creative and would love to learn how to do that!
Hope you, Ryan and Sadie have a wonderful 4th of July!
Lauri
i do them in excel and then take a screen shot! 🙂
Have fun at the beach! Too funny, I did that workout this morning as well! Great minds think alike 😉
Happy 4th of July!!!
I hope Sadie has a wonderful time at the beach! My little pup is getting anxious over here as we get ready to party, too!
I HAVE to try that workout from the Blond Ponytail. I read her blog, too, and have heard some great things!
Aww..your pancakes look amazing! Mine this morning were…uh…less than satisfactory 🙁
Love your blog! I don’t mean to creep, but I’ve been reading through all your posts and love them!