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Highway Hypnosis

April 30, 2011 by Julie 51 Comments

Ryan and I didn’t set the alarm this morning and trusted our bodies to wake us up with enough time to cram in a quick workout before we had to hit the road for Gainesville.

Fortunately we naturally awoke around 7:15 a.m. and did a quick-change into workout gear before hittin’ up the gym.

While there, we completed 20 minutes of cardio on the treadmill (10 minutes of incline walking + 10 minutes running) before splitting up to conquer our respective weights workouts.

My total-body weights routine took me just over 30 minutes and included three sets of 15 repetitions of the following exercises:

  • Step ups
  • Shoulder raises
  • Tricep dips
  • Bicep curls
  • Leg extensions
  • Deadlifts
  • Crunches

And just like that, I was done! Open-mouthed smile 

Breakfast

When we arrived home, Ryan took Sadie on a walk while I showered and curled my hair.

I then threw together a quick breakfast we could take on the go.

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Whole wheat tortillas with melted cheese and raspberry jelly and a cup of strawberry banana Greek yogurt on the side did the trick!

Road Trip + Lunch

We ate our breakfasts as we embarked on our 2-hour drive. Within 30 minutes, my typical highway hypnosis took over and I passed out. What is it with me and car rides that makes me so sleepy? I wasn’t even tired when we got in the car and I still conked out right away.

I awoke when we were about 10 minutes outside of Gainesville. As Ryan and I were discussing lunch options, we passed a Starbucks that was right next to a Moe’s and our minds were made up!

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We shared a chicken and bean quesadilla with chips and salsa from Moe’s before getting his and hers Frappuccinos to sip on in the car.

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And now we’re all caught up! Time to rush to my sister’s graduation. Congrats to all you other grads out there this weekend and in the coming weeks! You have a lot to be proud of and I wish you the very best!

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About Julie

My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    April 30, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Have a great time at your sister’s graduation!! I’m kind of envious that hers is so early…I’ve still got a few weeks left!!

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Aw! Congrats to your sister! I’m also a UF grad (’07) so I gotta say, Go Gators!

    I also fall under the highway hypnosis. If I’m a passenger in a car driving more than 30 minutes, I’m out like a log. If only the same thing would happen on planes…

    Reply
  3. Carrie says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    AHH MEXICAN sounds SO GOOD! you got me cravin it like CRAZY!! im so impressed you got up at a good time without an alarm!

    Reply
  4. Emma Lowe says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I am the same way n the car. My friends HATE road tripping with me because I am out like a light within 10 minutes. They have learned to make me drive now so I don’t have that options…sneaky friends!

    Reply
  5. Chad says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Hope your day is great – btw that’s a really creative way to enjoy some Chobani! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ellen @ Cinnamonalicious says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Yum! I think I know what I’m having for dinner now…! 😀
    Have fun at the grad!!

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Congrats to your sister! That is so exciting!!!

    Reply
  8. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I always pass out in the car on trips longer than 30 minutes unless I have coffee. Your quesadilla looks fab, I had Mexican last night! Conrats to your sister!

    Reply
  9. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    I always fall asleep on road trips – even it it’s only an hour or so! Thankfully my husband loves to drive, so I never have to!

    Reply
  10. Becca@ Start Over From Scratch says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Lunch looks yummy but I am a Chipotle girl! Enjoy your sisters graduation! I graduated from FSU 4 years ago and will be graduating from culinary school in 3 weeks! Ahhh!!!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 30, 2011 at 1:45 pm

      Me too. 🙂 Ryan just loves the quesdillas from Moe’s.

      Reply
  11. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Love how you still fit in your workout with so much to do! Now that is commitment!

    Reply
  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Hope you guys enjoy the graduation!!

    Reply
  13. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Have a great time!

    Two quesadillas in one day — sounds good to me 🙂

    Reply
  14. carlee says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    YOU LOOK INSANELY PRETTY JULIE!! Your hair, curls, eyes, skin!!

    AND tha bean quesiddila looks unreal!! Must make soon!!

    Reply
  15. SquatLikeALady says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Congrats to your sister!!

    I WISH I could conk out on long drives but no such luck!

    Reply
  16. rebecca lustig says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    that’s an awesome strength workout! I wish I could convince myself to get through 30 minutes of weights without getting bored

    Reply
  17. khushboo says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Congrats to your sis! Unfortunately I had to miss my graduation. If you zonk out as fast on planes, you will be sorted on your trip to Europe 🙂

    Reply
  18. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    I prefer letting my body get as much rest as it wants over setting alarms, too. Sometimes alarms are obviously needed..but I realllly don’t like waking up to them whether they are or not.

    Reply
  19. Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says

    April 30, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    That quesadilla looks awesome!

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    April 30, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Those quesadillas are making me hungry for Mexican 🙂 And the frapuccinnos were probably necessary? Haha…Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  21. ellalinea says

    April 30, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    You have lovely curls in that picture? How do you curl your hair btw? :))

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 30, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you!! If you check on my Favs page, I posted a video tutorial!

      Reply
      • ellalinea says

        April 30, 2011 at 3:19 pm

        Aha I missed that one! Thanks so much julie!

        Reply
  22. Michelle says

    April 30, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I always pass out in the car (if I’m not driving – umm obviously) — drives my hubby crazy! Is there nothing better than a car nap though? I don’t know what it is, but when I nap in the car I actually wake up feeling refreshed and not groggy.

    Congrats to your sister! My brother is graduating with his MBA from UCF next weekend. Woo-hoo for siblings!

    Reply
  23. Kiki says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    That dress/shirt (Im assuming its a dress) has a super cute pattern.

    Reply
  24. Nicole says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Enjoy celebrating your sisters graduation! Way to get that workout in too!

    Reply
  25. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I cannot stay awake in the car either. I’m always falling asleep within 30 minutes.

    Reply
  26. Blair @ Peanut Butter Bandit says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Breakfast and lunch look delicious, as always. 🙂

    This is off-topic, but I’m wondering where you found your monogrammed tumbler? My old Starbucks one has finally kicked it, and I’ve been envious of yours for quite some time!

    Blair

    Reply
  27. Kimberley says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    enjoy the celebrations girl!

    Reply
  28. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Yummy looking lunch! Have a great time at the graduation. Congrats to her!! I just finished my M.S. degree and graduated last week- SO fun 🙂

    Reply
  29. Linda says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Congrats to your sister and have fun!
    I just found out that Jimmie Johns is going to be opening soon near me in Rochester, NY! I’m so excited and the 1st thing I thought of was you…is that wrong?!?!
    I can’t wait to try the Unwich!

    Reply
  30. Ellie@fitforthesoul says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    thank you! hehe I’m graduating may and I hope I end well or alright! 😀 congrats to Leslie too!~ perhaps you fell asleep b/c of warm weather?

    Reply
  31. Kate says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Funny…we were in Asheville, NC today and ate at an old favorite, MOES. I love their closetalker salad with tofu (hold the shell!).

    Reply
  32. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Woot woot! Gainesville! My hometown! Congrats to your sister and Go Gators!

    Reply
  33. Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Congrats to your sister! Mine is still two weeks away…she has an early one!

    Reply
  34. Silvina says

    April 30, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I’m graduating next weekend from UCF (Go Knights!). I can’t believe how quickly four years goes by! I’m going to miss school 🙁

    Reply
  35. Jordan says

    April 30, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    car rides ALWAYS put me to sleep too. no idea what the deal is!
    that quesadilla looks heavenly! the food network is all about cinco de mayo this weekend, and it has me seriously craving mexican!
    have fun at the graduation! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    April 30, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I love Starbucks frappuccinos 🙂 Best road trip fuel ever! Plus the caffeine usually helps me avoid highway hypnosis.

    Reply
  37. The Teenage Taste says

    April 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Congrats to your sister!

    Reply
  38. Natalie @ ittleedibles says

    April 30, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I love that you guys share meals a lot – we do too. They give you WAY too much food at fast food places, more than you would ever serve yourself at home! We are thrilled to share a burrito bowl at Chipotle and feel stuffed after.

    Reply
  39. sarah @ healthygirlrunning says

    April 30, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    That’s so funny you fell asleep! My sister does that ALL the time! Even if it’s less than 30 minutes! I don’t blame her though… she has 2 toddlers!!

    Reply
  40. The Stories of Sara says

    May 1, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I just graduated yesterday! It’s such a surreal feeling 🙂

    Reply
  41. Amber K says

    May 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I can’t seem to fall asleep in the car even if I really, really want to!

    Reply
  42. tasha says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Thank you for the total body strength plan — I always have such a weird time putting something together for myself; I guess I need the guidance. Did this plan this morning before some elliptical time. 🙂

    Reply
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