Netflix Workout

I went to the gym for HIIT class this morning…yet I don’t hurt enough. Tonight I really wanted to watch some Netflix, but I also felt like making my abs ache like mad. Was it possible to do both? Well, yes, yes it was possible. My show of choice was Person of Interest so I listed some character names/words and a move for each one:

• Finch = 25 bicycles crunches
• Mr. Reece = 15 sit ups
• Carter = 15 knee circles while in plank
• Machine = 5 star crunches
• Number = 10 squats with kettle bell (20lbs)
• Fuscoe = 5 kettle bell (20lbs) swings

Needless to say, it was not the relaxing time I had anticipated, but it helped to not feel guilty about binge watching a few episodes. ;)
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The Reign of the Pumpkin

Welcome to October and All Things Pumpkin!
I was recently talking to a friend of mine who said she wished blogs that shared recipes would just say “I tried this; it was good; you try!” and post the recipe without five paragraphs of chatter before. So, Beth, this is for you.

I made Pumpkin Gingerbread Protein Pancakes. They were yummy; you should try them.

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In a large bowl, sift together:

• 2 tbsp Gluten Free Whole Grain Flour

  

  (Thanks MyFitnessPal for adding up the ingredients!)

• 1 Rounded Scoop (28,4g), 100% Whey Protein, Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Then add:

• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 sp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• 2 Egg Whites
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 Cup 100% Pure Pumpkin (not pie filling)

Add this mixture to your dry ingredients, then stir in:

• 1 tbs Milk – Nonfat (fat free or skim)

(1 tbs worked for me but you can add more as needed) until you have a soft dough– think Pancake Batter.

Cook on a skillet, as you normally would pancakes. Add toppings of choice. Voila!

They’re so fluffy I’m gonna die!

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