This morning’s workout – hills, hills, hills. I always love hill day because for me it is a mental workout more than anything else. 8 back to back hill repeats plus my warm up and cool down made it a little over 6 miles. It’s always a time where I focus on pushing myself to work just a little bit harder! I was decked out in my compression which definitely helped.
Last night I went over to 24 Hour Fitness for some spin action! I hadn’t taken my friend Marina’s spin class in a while so I decided to jump back in the saddle. I am so excited because my cycle instructor certification class that I told you guys about is a week away! It will be an ALL DAY training (from 9 am to 7 pm) and at the end of the class I will be a CERTIFIED spin instructor!! I am looking forward to soaking it all up and learning about the latest in indoor cycling.
Last night after spin class I came home and decided that I wanted a little brinner – breakfast for dinner. After researching some recipes I came up with my very own protein pancake recipe! I have to say that they turned out pretty good but I’ve got to work on my flipping skills!
Protein Pancakes
1/2 c. Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free all purpose flour
1/4 c. cottage cheese
2 egg whites
1/4 c. Silk vanilla almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
-Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
-Heat pancake griddle to medium and grease with baking spray.
-Pour batter and cook on each side for 1-2 minutes.
Top with fresh strawberries, sugar free syrup or whatever topping you desire!
What is your favorite thing to have for breakfast? Do you have any healthy alternative recipe for pancakes (if so please share!) How are you getting up and active today?
wow congrats! you seriously have so many amazing cards you keep pulling out, I would love to be certified in anything.
aww gee thanks, I’m excited about it!!
My favorite breakfast is french toast. I love carbs!
haha I feel ya, I love them too!
HILLS!!!!!!!! Great job
I’m a creature of habit so I basically eat the same thing for breakfast every day. Well I have two mini-breakfasts. I start off the day with a Luna bar or something easy and some coffee or hot tea (always hot, even in the summer!). Then a few hours later I eat a yogurt parfait made with fat free Fage greek yogurt. I’ve been eating the same thing every day for a few years now haha
Yeah I have seen that Fage greek yogurt in the store and have always wanted to try it! I am a Chobani fanatic.
Hello Chelsea,
Just a quick message to ask if you would be interested in a ‘mutual’ following on twitter. I am currently following you now and am awaiting for your follow-back… (#FYI I do RT’s for all #Triathletes #Cyclists #UltraRunners & #Marathoners who follow me on Twitter and have something important they want mentioned…)
All the very best for the rest of 2012 and beyond Chelsea. Look forward to hearing from you…
Darin
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Absolutely Darin! Just followed u back!
I use basically the same protein pancake recipe as you, except I use oats instead of gluten-free flour. I use a blender or food processor to make it, which grinds the oats and also makes the batter extra fluffy!
Yum, I will have to try that, thanks girl!