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Beach Bloggers

My blog is not new but I’m new to “blogging”.  Let me explain.   I’ve been writing and silently reading a few other blogs for a while now.   Recently, with Janetha’s encouragement, I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and interact with other bloggers.  Don’t roll your eyes.  It’s not easy when you are still coming to terms with being called “Beatlejuice” in high school.  Yesterday I was lucky enough to meet one of my new friends, Deb from Smoothie Girl Eats Too.  Deb and I met at the beach for kettlebells and…but what else…smoothies!  Deb was every bit as lovely, thoughtful, kind, and funny in person as she is online.  She even brought me a gift.

A smoothie starter pack: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Crystal Light, Moo Magic, Zunko, and one of her homemade nut butters made with hazel nuts and cocoa power.  It had disappeared by noon this morning.  Nuff said.  😉

I, always charming, brought her…coffee breath. (Sigh)  Oh wait, I also prepared a kettlebell workout.

First we warmed up with swings, around the worlds, halos, and an overhead walk.

Then…

Deb and Jenn’s KB workout. (Clever, I know.)

Swings – 30
Heartbeat Squats – 5 w/5 pulses
Bear Crawls – Distance guessing it 20 ft (We did a modified version and later substituted Renegade Rows)
Swings – 30
Military Press – 5 each arm
Tactical Lunges – Distance
Swings – 30
Windmills – 5 each side
Hot Potatoes – 30 seconds

The idea was to do all exercises back to back with as little rest as possible and repeat for a total of 3x.  However, Deb and I were having waaaaaay too much fun and what could have taken us 20 minutes took an hour and a half!  It was all good though, according to Deb’s heart rate monitor she burned 800 calories!  Maybe the results from the ACE study are more attainable than I thought. Afterwards, we plopped down in the sand to chat and three and a half hours later, we shuffled up the hill back to our cars.

Our cars are on the other side of that hill.  Deb carrying 2 bells = 44 lbs of iron and I one bell = 35lb.  Mmmmm…hope she wants to hang out again.  😉

For the ride home, Deb gave me her famous PB&J smoothie to-go.  It was thick and sweet but not too sweet with a slight tart (and it matched my shirt, hat, water bottle and water socks…I forget about first impressions).  This girl knows how to makes smoothies.  Delicious! A PERFECT end to a perfect day!

Thanks Deb!!!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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About jennincat

I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the web where I write about fitness, food, and amazing women I "meet". I live in California with my wonderful husband and two rambunctious boys. I'm a personal trainer and dreamer. I enjoy most things but some of my favorites are reading, acting, camping, cooking, music, writing, traveling, and being in the moment with my favorite people! You can read more about me here! I hope you stop by often!
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19 Responses to “Beach Bloggers”

  1. On March 15, 2010 at 7:31 pm Lisa responded with... #

    That smoothie starter pack looks like everything you’d ever need.

    I have been wanting to try the “gums” in my smoothies. They seem to make it so thick and good, but I just haven’t gotten around it to it yet.

    It looks like you had a wonderful day with a new friend. Can’t beat that!

    Reply
  2. On March 15, 2010 at 9:42 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    Jenn! After making me lug those KBs all the way back to the car, there’s no way I’m hanging out with you ever again! hahah! Kidding of course!

    I had sooooo much fun and your workout was killah! Let me see, all the body parts that are sore: Lats, Rhomboids, obliques, intercostals, tricep, adductors, glutes. That’s all, no biggie.

    You train me with KBs, I’ll pay you in smoothies- deal? Oh and we have to hit some great eats in the Bu, too!

    Reply
  3. On March 15, 2010 at 9:43 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    PS. NExt time don’t wear all pink or I might think you’re a girly girl! Haha! 😀

    Thanks again for a super time!
    D

    Reply
  4. On March 15, 2010 at 10:15 pm Stef responded with... #

    what a great blogger meetup :)!

    Reply
  5. On March 15, 2010 at 11:19 pm Andrea@WellnessNotes responded with... #

    Sounds like you guys had a great time! :)

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  6. On March 15, 2010 at 11:24 pm michelle responded with... #

    You girls look fantastic!!! And 800 calories burned??!!!!! SIGN ME UP ASAP! lol

    So glad you have a great first meet-up – loved reading about it :-)

    Reply
  7. On March 16, 2010 at 12:33 am Health Foodie responded with... #

    Ahh, this sounds like so much fun! Awww…. to live by a beach. :) Thanks for sharing your great time!

    Reply
  8. On March 16, 2010 at 8:26 am april responded with... #

    what fun!! Thanks for posting that workout.. I’m adding it to my list!

    P.S. I remember you saying you had gained some weight or something… but I think you look tiny and fantastic! :)

    Reply
  9. On March 16, 2010 at 11:13 am janetha b responded with... #

    ugh, i am beyond jealous!! but i will go ahead and take credit for this love connection :)

    Reply
  10. On March 16, 2010 at 1:03 pm Katie responded with... #

    Oh my gosh what a perfect day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So awesome to workout on the beach!!!!! Lucky girls!! How sweet is Debbie, I have seen her blog, and she has the best smoothie recipes ever!!! I must try her PB&J one!!!!!

    Glad you had a great day!!! xoxoox

    Reply
  11. On March 17, 2010 at 10:25 am charlotte responded with... #

    It is one of my goals in life to meet Deb of Smoothiegirl fame! And now I want to add you to the list too – I HEART the kettlebells! Looks like you two had a blast!

    PS> Zunko?!?!

    Reply
  12. On March 18, 2010 at 3:59 am lindsay responded with... #

    man, wish I could have joined that worked. Sounds awesome!!

    Reply
  13. On March 18, 2010 at 12:48 pm Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) responded with... #

    Deb sent me over here! and she Also sent me to Charlotte Great Fit Exp and since Deb is an awesome lady and friend, wanted to say hi. So is Janetha!
    I live in Phoenix at the moment but am headed “home” to San Diego hopefully within the next few mos…looks like you may be So Cal girl?

    Reply
  14. On March 18, 2010 at 6:59 pm homecookedem responded with... #

    So jealous you got to meet Deb!! And very jealous of your smoothie kit!! Looks like a fun day! Your blog is adorable!! :)

    Reply
  15. On March 24, 2010 at 6:14 am Allie (Protein Girl) responded with... #

    Ah, Deb’s infamous PB&J Smoothie – you lucky girl!

    Kettlebells are HARD work, but you guys made it fun. Totally rocked the beach.

    Reply
  16. On March 28, 2010 at 10:18 am Lara (Thinspired) responded with... #

    Fun, fun, fun! Except the kettlebell part 😉 Youc an count me in for future meet-ups that include the beach and/or smoothies, though 😉

    Reply
  17. On November 11, 2010 at 11:34 am Tamara responded with... #

    I love this workout, can’t wait to try it!!!

    Reply

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