Good morning! Guess who was in bed at 7:50 with the lights out at 8:30? Oh, that would be me. I was so exhausted last night. After all that sleep, I thought I’d rock Body Pump this morning but it was still tough.
It’s been a while since I posted some music and this is one of my favorite cycle playlists lately. There’s enough variety that I think I please almost everyone in class.
I’m currently sucking down a green smoothie; it’s been way too long since I’ve had one of these. Frozen banana + strawberries + flax meal + heaps of spinach = power breakfast. However, green smoothies rarely keep me full unless I add peanut butter or yogurt. I wasn’t feeling those flavors this morning, so I’ll be having a piece of toast with PB on the side.
Speaking of toast…you know my whole wheat flax bread that I love? Well, I didn’t have enough whole wheat flour in the house when I made it on Sunday so I subbed something else in. And it’s amazing. Possibly even better than the original. Stay tuned. 
Alright, I need to to put on my suit and nylons and head out the door. Have a great day!
What’s your favorite workout song lately?
Do green smoothies keep you full until lunch? If so, what do you add to them to keep you full?
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I sooo need new music to work out to! I have been hitting “next” on my Ipod for every workout the last few weeks! Definitely going to add some of these.
Jessica @ How Sweet´s last [type] ..Cherries and Cream Cookies
I’m curious about the smoothie answer, too. They just don’t keep me full long enough–even with protein powder.
MGMT and Radiohead!? Would you like to move to DC and teach classes? I’ve started listening to a lot of techno (weird, I know) and I currently in love with Medina “You and I.”
I actually would LOVE to move to D.C.!
I’ve never heard of Medina. I’ll have to check that out! I love techno for cycling classes – the beat is perfect!
I LOVE smoothies! You’re right though, if I don’t add some greek yogurt, they don’t stick with me all that long. I’ve found that adding heavier fruits and veggies can sometimes prolong it though (like a banana or avocado).
Stephanie @ The Cookie Battle´s last [type] ..The Return of Pumpkin -
Oooh, an avocado is a GREAT idea!
I definitely don’t stay full on them. Usually need some carbs on the side
I love your playlist….my spin instructor goes for more of a meditative spin session….
Beth @ bethcooks´s last [type] ..Chili Glazed Salmon and Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese
I think a meditative spin session would be awesome. What kind of music does he/she use?
i am so behind on music these days and DESPERATELY need some new songs! and GMs tend to keep me full…i use milk, banana, spinach, and i typically add cocoa powder and peanut butter
Heather (Heather’s Dish)´s last [type] ..Dump Cake
I wish I could be in bed that early. Did you teach BP this morning, or just attend? It’s my new favorite class – can’t wait ’til Wed!
Just attended. It seriously is the best class!! I’m so glad you like it!
Smoothies of any kind rarely keep me full
a side of PB toast would probably be the perfect solution!
Lauren´s last [type] ..Bean O’Clock
my song of the moment is definitely flo rida’s ‘club can’t handle me’. the lyrics of maroon 5′s ‘misery’ can be hilariously appropriate on tough days too
i find your smoothie question thought-provoking. my longstanding approach has been that calories/density do not necessary equal satisfaction for me. i need to chew. crunch. so i rather keep the drink a little lighter, and have a bit of a snack on the side to keep me going until lunch!
I don’t know either of those songs. I’ll have to download them.
You know, I think that might be it. I totally need a chew/crunch factor to feel satisfied! I never thought of that!
I am so jealous that you were in bed at 7:50! I wanted to go to BodyPump so badly today (um, and last week), but I’ve had some physical things going on preventing me from doing so. Hopefully my issues will be resolved soon and I can get back into my routine! Now that summer is nearly over I can say I’m trying to get into shape for the holidays.
Oh no, I hope you feel better! let me know if I can do anything to help! We miss having you there!
Hi love!! I make the green smoothies with about 500+ calories in them. I don’t sit there and count, but that is typically what it ends up being. Things I like to add [not always all of these things]: 3T rolled oats : small handful of almonds or walnuts : 1-2T chia seeds [these really help] : 1 whole banana : 1+ T PB or AB : 1/2c plain yogurt with some fat in it – Typically those are the things I add to bulk up the smoothie
Hope you have a great day!
woah – those are all such great ideas! I remember you putting oats in yours but totally forgot about that. And I have chia seeds but sometimes the gummy texture they make grosses me out. I should probably add some other things so they aren’t so prominent. Actually, what I should really do is just follow your recipes for smoothies on your blog; I always just feel so silly looking up recipes for smoothies, ya know? haha
It is too funny that you posted about music, this weekend I couldn’t use my iPod in the race so I thought if there was one last song I had to hear before I went running it was Eminem’s Collapse. Epic!
Nichole´s last [type] ..Ovaltine A crummy commercial And Who’s the Big Winner- Mikey
I LOVE Emimem. I’m so glad I’m not the only one. Except old men in my class complain when I play “hardcore rap music” like Eminem and Justin Timberlake. LOL.
Heck no–I’m hungry an hour later and it doesn’t matter how much protein, flax seed, nut butter I add. I think I need to chew to feel full.
Nicole @ yuppie yogini´s last [type] ..Food- Fun- Finale
ShutterBugg (Big Boi) has been on repeat on my iPod lately – but I change music very often since I have to make the workout music playlists for http://www.inthegym.net.
Tanya´s last [type] ..Heavy Breathing Workout Playlist
Great list! Lately, I’ve been into Katy Perry. Not sure why, but it works.
Lauren´s last [type] ..500 Days of Summer
Smoothies only keep me full when I add Greek yogurt and/or some sort of fat to them (usually coconut oil). Protein powder is better than nothing, but it doesn’t satisfy me as much as yogurt, despite having about the same amount of protein!
Favorite workout song(s) right now? “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz and “Cooler Than Me” by Mike Posner. I recall you tweeting that you like that one as well
Oh – and I’m loving how you have MGMT and Cold War Kids on your playlist, by the way!
Gracie @ Girl Meets Health´s last [type] ..one pot brown rice pudding
I <3 Mike Posner.
It’s funny because smoothies keep me full longer than ANY other breakfast: oats, toast, eggs…everything. I usually add protein powder, so maybe that’s the trick…? I don’t know.
My fave workout band is 3OH3! – anything by them pumps me up to the maximum.
Katie´s last [type] ..Ocho Nueve
Seriously??? That boggles my mind! I need to try it with protein powder.
I’ve never even heard of 3OH3! I’ll have to check them out – thanks!
Smoothies don’t keep me full very long either, but they work great as snacks! I can’t wait to read about your bread variation! I love homemade bread
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather´s last [type] ..Simple Tangy Tzatziki Sauce
Thanks for the new playlist! It sounds great. I don’t think I’ve gone to bed that early in YEARS and years, except maybe when I’ve had jetlag or been sick. That must have felt great to get so much sleep!
I currently like Adam Lambert (yep, I said it) new song “If I had you”–pretty catchy if I do say so myself
I LOVE Adam Lambert – no shame in that!
That is a great playlist! I love when classes have a lot of variety. Hope you have a good day!
Tina´s last [type] ..it’s pouring – my heart- soul- and emotions
I really need to try a green smoothie!
Simply Life´s last [type] ..Brazil- Bars and Bloggers!
Yes you do!!
As much as I hate Ke$ha her music is pretty good for running. It’s high energy. I wish I didn’t like it.
Lisa´s last [type] ..Hood to Coast- After My First Run
I’ve kind of always been obsessed w/the “sweet dreams” song…I think an older version though..not sure?
I love that song too! It’s only one of my cycle playlists.
My favorite workout song is definitely “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” by Sean Kingston. Totally check it out! I’m thinking it’s time for me to experiment with the green smoothie. Any suggestions for a first-timer?
Emily´s last [type] ..“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” Albert Camus
You’ve never had a green smoothie?!? Definitely use frozen bananas and lots of peanut butter on your first one. It’s also great with almond milk instead of cow’s milk. Let me know what you think!
I had a Green Monster today too! I added cashew butter and a little protein powder to keep me full.
BroccoliHut´s last [type] ..All in the Name of Taste
LOVE new playlist ideas! my iPod is sad right now!
Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com´s last [type] ..emmy awards muscles are sexy
hi terilyn! i LOVE your blog!
just love it!
thanks for the awesome playlist:)
I LOVE MGMT. I’m probably the last person on earth to discover them, but “Electric Feel” is such a great song. I’m a big fan of going one of two ways – crazy mashups (LOVE Girl Talk and Team Canada) or super mellow like Coldplay, John Mayer, etc. Sometimes having crazy music blaring in my headphones just stresses me out on a run.
I add TONS of peanut butter into my GM’s but I almost always have a decent sized breakfast so I have no idea how filling they are!
Caitlin´s last [type] ..Strength in Numbers
Green smoothies never really keep me full so what I’ve started to do is make them really light (mine have 1 scoop of Amazing Grass, 1 tsp chlorella, 1/2 tsp spirulina, 1 tsp maca, 1 cup almond milk) and then I’ll have it alongside oatmeal or whatever else I feel like having for breakfast. I get my greens in but also something filling.
highonhealthy´s last [type] ..Fresh Eats on a Dime
my favorite song right now is DJ’s got us fallin in love again by Usher… I know I’m a loser for high school mumbo jumbo
Green monsters never keep me full for very long I would love to know secrets.
whitney´s last [type] ..Fashionable Please
I’m with Lisa, normally I don’t love Ke$ha… but Love is My Drug is AWESOME for running! Put it on the other day when I was heading out the door and felt like I was flying!
I’m the same as you – unless peanut butter (a lot of it!) or yogurt is involved, my green monsters never keep me full all morning.
Katie @ Health for the Whole Self´s last [type] ..Body Metaphors
I rediscovered “Tootsee Roll” on my iTunes on shuffle during my workout this morning. I think that is all that needs to be said.
baaaahahahahaha!
I totally feel the same about green smoothies – I almost always have pb toast on the side as well! Twins!
Can’t wait for this most awesome recipe!
I like being twins with someone I like so much.
I usually make smoothies for snacks rather than meals for that exact reason. But they sure are tasty!
Mindy´s last [type] ..Who knew!