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By Fitnessista, on September 2nd, 2010
Hey guys! How are ya?? The weekend is in sight! Anything fun planned?
Last night, I felt SO much better, so I did something that I haven’t done in almost 3 years:
I took a yoga class here in Valdosta.
My last yoga experience included the teacher saying things like, “If you want, you can do a triangle like this. Or, you can do a tree pose like this. Or make a pretty butterfly… like this.” ?!?!?! I walked out of the class after 15 minutes.
Last night’s class was great though! It was a very beginner-level power flow class, but it was what I needed after feeling wonky all day.
When I got home, both dogs got baths.
Usually after a bath, the Pilot and I will blow dry Bella so she doesn’t get cold and her hair looks straight and pretty.
Well, the Pilot wasn’t home and Bella would NOT let me blow dry her. She sprinted laps around the house instead.
Little punk 
Hahaha.
This morning, I had to make a b-fast cookie featuring the Butterscotch extract Sabrina sent me.
Butterfinger Breakfast Cookie
I know, right?
-1/3 C oats
-1 T almond butter
-1/2 scoop protein (I’m using Nutribiotic until my Sun Warrior gets here)
-1/2 T raw cacao powder
-1/2 T lucuma
-1/2 t butterscotch extract
-splash of almond milk
-1/2 smashed banana
-some choc chips
With gingah tea:
I’m off to do the car registration thang, pack up for our Orlando vacay weekend, and go to the squadron for a meeting with the Pilot and his boss. Hopefully he’ll be able to tell us about our life and where we might be living in the spring
Out like sauerkraut.
xoxo,
Gina
Something to read:
-10 Healthy Ethnic Cuisines (guess what #5 is??)
-Get Motivated to go for that Run
-Superfast Appetizers
-Killer Exercise Ball workout (LOVE all of these moves!)
By Fitnessista, on September 1st, 2010
Hi guys! How’s your day been? Loved reading your comments about movies that affected you. Looks like I *might* have to watch Earthlings next… we shall see.
The eats today –since I was sick all night last night- have been lackluster
(+ another waffle…. they were perfect for my achy stomach)
Blue smoothie
(couldn’t finish it)
but the MAIL has been stellar!
Natural Butterscotch extract, from my HLS roomie and friend Sabrina
Thank you, friend for saving me from the Red 40 I consumed this past weekend
Wasabi peas, figs and almond butter with flax from Sana
(I’m trading some roons for the TJs goodies. Thanks, Sana!)
aaaaaand Everyday Raw Desserts 
I’ve been waiting for this book to come out since last year, when I attended and worked at 105degrees. Matthew Kenney is my favorite raw chef everrrrr so I can’t wait to try some of these recipes. Mayjah thanks to his publicist for sending me a copy
I’m feeling a lot better now (think the lovely mail helped) and really want to share the Not-Tuna Salad I munched yesterday with ya’ll. I was inspired to use the parsnips for the *meat* by Skinny Bitch in the Kitch and the result was fabulous. Very light, robust and very similar to the real thang.
Not-Tuna Salad
Serves 1
-3 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks
-1 carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks
-1/8 onion
-dried dill
-garlic powder
-Dulse or dulse flakes (with give it that slight *fishy* taste)
-sea salt and pepper
-EVOO, canola oil mayo or Veganaise (optional)
-Dijon mustard
-White vinegar or lemon juice
1. Place the carrots, parsnip and onion into a mini food chopper and pulse into large chunks.
2. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, dulse, vinegar/lemon juice, fat of choice (EVOO, canola oil mayo or Veganaise), squirt of Dijon mustard and dill to the mini chopper- pulse until all ingredients are fully combined. Leave the mixture slightly chunky.
3. Serve atop bread or salad greens and feast
Please let me know if any of you give this a try! <3
I’m off to get my stuff ready for Orlando – we leave tomorrow night- and then do some yogaaaaaaa.
Have a lovely night!
xoxo,
Gina
By Fitnessista, on September 1st, 2010
Hiiii Happy Indian Food Wednesday <3 Hope you’re having a great day so far. Thank you so much for all of the kind words on my inspiration board and re-visiting fall goals. I still get a little nervous for personal posts sometimes, but you always make me glad I went through with it 
So, not to be a Debbie Downer, but I was up sick all night last night.
I’m thinking it was a combination of a belly full of Indian food, which was exceptionally greasy last night.
(Just looking at the picture is making me cringe right now)
+ The Cove
The Pilot and I watched it before bed last night and while I highly recommend the film –it’s hard to watch, but extremely well done and informational- I don’t recommend it on a full belly.
Thank you SO much to those of you recommended this film last time I went to Sea World. I take everything you guys say to heart, and after quite a few of you said I needed to watch it, I’ve had in on my mind. For those of you who aren’t sure what The Cove is about, you can check out *this article*. It’s especially heartbreaking because the annual dolphin slaughter begins today in Taiji, Japan  Here are steps we can do to help stop this.
This little blog is supposed to pump you up, not bring you down, but I definitely had to share the word since the movie had such an effect on me. The Pilot and I talked a lot about the movie when it was finished and he had an excellent point: there are bad things going on ALL over the world. We can’t let the bad take over us, or we’ll be constantly worrying. What we can do is voice our support for causes we believe in and pray that those who have a personal connection to the cause, who devote their lives to it, find a way to make it right. So wise <3
Off to catch some more zzzzz’s, drink a lil tea, and then hopefully get back to the packing/moving beast
See ya this afternoon!
xoxo,
Gina
Something to talk about: What movies have greatly affected you? Are there any other ones I need to watch? <3 (Food Inc. was excellent, as well)
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Welcome to the *workouts* *recipes* *nutritional advice* and *shenanigans* of a military wife, personal trainer, spin and zumba instructor, 100% girly girl, goat cheese and shrimp lover, shopaholic, dinner party fanatic, wine enthusiast and high raw pescatarian, who's lost 40 lbs and kept it off for 7 years. Disclaimer: The Fitnessista is a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Nutritional Advisor; however, the ideas presented here are not meant to substitute doctors' recommendations. Email: fitnessista at gmail dot com
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