Hopped Up on HIIT

You know how sometimes once you get into the groove of something, you stop giving it your all? Well, that's what I've been experiencing with my elliptical workouts lately. I love the elliptical because it's easy on my joints, but sometimes it's a bit too easy to just zone out and stop challenging myself!

This morning I decided to switch it up a bit and headed to our garage elliptical for a planned-out HIIT workout.

I tried to really give it my all, and whew- it was hard! It's a humid day, as well, so I was a sweaty mess by the time I was done. I'd ordered No Strings Attached on demand to entertain myself while working out, so I stayed on for another easy half an hour at resistance 1 while watching it. I'm surprised at how much I liked the movie!

For lunch a bit later, I made myself a roasted tofu and vegetable salad.

Earlier this morning, I'd roasted half a zucchini, a whole block of diced Nasoya firm tofu and a handful of baby carrots. I added a sliced tomato and some romaine lettuce, then topped it with a smattering of spicy yellow mustard and grabbed a whole-wheat tortilla to have with it.

All shaken up!

I also had a gala apple and a date square.

These things actually taste better after a few days- I think the crust and filling solidify to make them more bar-like and less crumbly. 

There's something chocolatey, peanut buttery and vegan baking away in the oven right now. Things look promising, so fingers crossed they taste just as good.

Be back later with the recipe!

Do you prefer high-intensity intervals (HIIT), or steady-state cardio? Usually I'm more of a steady-state girl, but switching it up always leaves me way more tired. A sign that it's working, clearly ;)