October 2009

Bawl-o-ween

by Fitnessista on October 31, 2009

in breakfast,holiday,races,snack,workout

Hey hey hey!!!

Now that’s my kinda candy

I started this lovely holiday with a Fitnessista bfast cookie:

(1/3 cup oats, 1/2 banana, 1/2 T AB and another 1/2 drizzled on top, 1 T carob, splash almond milk, sea salt, Stevia, vanilla)

and a 5k road race:

I ran with my friend Meara, and even though it thoroughly kicked my booty, I finished in 25:10 (clock time) and 24:53 (watch time). I was pretty stoked, especially since I walked a couple of times. Meara and I definitely pushed each other — when I started to walk and she ran past me, I knew I had to catch up Oh Georgia, you make running very interesting with your 80% humidity

When I got back to the casa, I took a showa –I was a sweaty beast!- and then made an overcooked organic egg puff (whoops!)

(Love the WINE PLATES! Thank you again Nana)

And some comfy carob drink:

Scrumptious snack

Then, I proceeded to crawl onto the couch and finish the Time Traveler’s Wife. What. a. book. To be honest, it took a second for me to pull myself together to write this since I was crying like a baby (hence the “bawl-o-ween” title), but it was beyond amazing. I highly recommend it if you haven’t read TTW yet. The movie really doesn’t do it justice.

Well I’m off to stretch these muscles and do a 60 minute yoga podcast, then running some errands and spending the evening drinking vino with the girls

Have a SAFE and very Happy Halloween!

xoxo,

Gina

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Boots, Fiona and Shrek

by Fitnessista on October 30, 2009

in bloggy friends,Dinner,shenannigans,snack,training

Helloooooo How was your Friday? Any big Halloween plans??

I have to say, I was beyond stoked when the boots I ordered arrived today…

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I could take credit for this purchase, but I have no fall fashion sense whatsoever (I’m a spring and summer girl, all the way). My dear Snackfacey sent me a link when she heard I was on a mission for new fall boots. I ordered them within 5 minutes of getting her email Now, what to wear them with?? Let’s just say I looked a little like a trainwreck trying them on with my sweat shorts

I wasn’t the only one getting dressed up….

Check out Princess Fiona and Shrek!

Bella haaaaaated her costume, especially the little cone hat.

(The flash always makes her shut her eyes)

Surprisingly, Viesa had no prob wearing her T-shirt, which is a BIG deal since the pilot doesn’t let me dress her up. (Haha, pilot!)

I think she felt very cool

They were showered with treats and cuddles after the 5 minutes of tormenting

This afternoon was pretty mellow. I trained funny quotes lady, hit up the health food store (and re-stocked my almond butter stash! YESSSSSSS), went to Targizzle and to The Main Squeeze for a wheatgrass shot and a snack.

The plan was to eat half of this… but it tasted way too delicious and I was starvin’

Oh Pro Bar, you’ve been missing in my life for far too long. These bars are glorious. Carb and calorie bombs (more like a meal replacement bar than a snack bar), but quite delicious and I love that they only contain real ingredients.

Needless to say, I spoiled my dinner a little with that one, but I did want to try these new-to-me Salmon Cake Bites.

Heated up in the oven for 9 minutes and paired with a little Amy’s ketchup.

Pretty tasty wasty. I’ll definitely be buying these again

Since I’m still slightly under the weather, I’m gonna take tonight easy so I’ll be ready for tomorrow’s 5k. Maybe a little yoga and a movie in the near future

Have a wonderful night!

xoxo,

Are any of you dressing up your pets for Halloween, too? What are they going to be?

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Lunch rut averted

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Desperate measures

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Here it goes again

October 29, 2009

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First brush with buttercup

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Just Like a Circus

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There’s only two types of people in the world The ones that entertain and the ones… ….who stand by appalled to see a CIRCUS in the parking lot of the gym. For real! There’s a full-up traveling circus in the shopping center where one of the gyms I belong to is located. Something tells [...]

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Rest in peace, iPizzle

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Helllooooooo How are ya doing? A good friend died today: I will say it had a long a full life. After getting me through a half marathon, countless runs, cardio and weight sessions, the iPizzle bit the dust. The flashing lights of death happened this morning –which is when the light blinks orange and green- [...]