Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Chest and Tricep Workout + Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Okay, so keeping today's post a little less emotional and a bit more down to business.  I have a lot of information I want to share with you all, my brain gets a bit overloaded on picking a topic!  The question I am asked most frequently is "What do you do when you go to the gym?".  Here is a little info.

I work out 5-6 days a week for 1.5-2.5 hours.  This is my "normal" gym schedule:

Monday-LEGS & ABS+ 30 min cardio
Tuesday- CHEST & TRICEPS + 30 min cardio
Wednesday- BACK, BICEPS AND ABS + 30 min cardio (sometimes rest day)
Thursday- LEGS & GLUTES + 30 min cardio
Friday- BACK & ABS + 30 min cardio
Saturday- 45 MIN SPIN CLASS + 1 HOUR BODY PUMP CLASS
Sunday- Rest Day

This can very week to week and I'll squeeze in a class on days that the kiddos and my work schedule allows.  I've posted this to Instagram before, but here is an example of my Chest and Tricep Workout that I am currently working most Tuesdays:



And just for anyone who hasn't seen it, here is my favorite smoothie recipe:

(my favorite cup by Mason Bar Company)


CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

8 or 9 ice cubes
1/2 cup almond milk
2 Scoops Peanut Butter
1 Scoop Chocolate Protein

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.


Please feel free to comment or message here or on my Coburn Wife Facebook Page.  I'd love to hear your feedback on what I'm posting and what you want to see!  

Hope you all have an awesome Wednesday!  Someway, somehow, GET YOURSELF ACTIVE TODAY!

8 comments:

  1. Hey love, I have a question. Were you sore when you first started the gym? I've been going hard for a week after not being in the gym for about 6 months. I was really dedicated before but thyroid disease got the best of me.. But I know I'm burning calories but I'm just not sore at all. I'm on a majority plant based diet. Thanks!

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    1. I am i love with that smoothie recipe. so much cheaper than the shakeology and tastes a hell of a lot better so thank you!

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    2. Im not sure why that went into reply and not comment, but since im here...Cagney, i have been going pretty hard for 6 weeks and am pretty much always sore. i take hot baths every night in dr teals bath salts. i wouldnt say you should always be sore, but you shouldnt get to a point where you arent anymore either. Make sure your protein intake is on point for the day especially when you work out. protein will aid in recovery of sore muscles. shakes are the best especially Kristi's recipe!!

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    3. Cagney, when I first started in the gym I was VERY SORE. Even now I know for ME PERSONALLY, if I am not sore it is time to change up my workout.

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  2. My friend liked this blog on FB and I thought I'd take a look. Congratulations on your progress!! I started going to the gym a few months ago and along with the bike riding I've been doing for a few years now, I'm in better shape now then when I was in my 20's (I'm 37). I use the same protein shake except I use less ice and add a frozen banana. I love the silk almond dark chocolate milk. I'm gluten free so I use Amp Whey Extreme 60 protein powder. Keep up the work!!

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    1. Thanks so much for the encouragement Keith! I am abnormal because I LOATHE banana, so I hate it in my smoothies. I had a hard time coming up with my current recipe because so many of them call for banana! Haven't tried the dark chocolate almond milk but I'll definitely need to, sounds delicious!

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  3. what protein powder do you use?

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    1. Sorry Nikki, I didn't see this before. For this smoothie, I am not picky on the brand of protein. I'll usually grab the brand that Wal-Mart or Sam's sells, or whatever bodybuilder.com has on sale.....The only time I am picky is when I'm mixing protein with milk only, then my fave is Syntha 6 Chocolate Peanut Butter, yummmmm.

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