Helloooooo 
Hope you had a bueno Sunday!
So almost immediately after my last post, Bella got sick (again) and we rushed off to the animal hospital. They checked her and said she was fine, then gave her a anti-nausea shot (which she cried for and I had to hug her and hold her head so the vet could do it) and an antibiotic shot. The crazy thing is I never would have been able to do that before. I am the biggest needle-phobe in the world and usually have to leave the room while they do tests, or give shots because I get so dizzy and pass out if I see blood. Today, I had to do it. It was just the vet and myself, and someone had to hold her while she got poked and prodded, and that someone had to be me. I’m pretty proud to say I stepped up for the occasion and was fine, but also bummed to say that since I’ve brought her home, she’s gotten sick two more times. I already talked to the vet (who thinks she’ll be fine until the morning) and we’re going back in when they open tomorrow. My life.
The invalid:
So in the midst of puppy wrangling and calling the pilot and vet frantically, I had a super quick lunch.
Ezekiel with balsamic drizzled on top:
Amy’s butternut soup:
(Topped with cayenne)
After the vet visit, I stayed around to see how Bella was doing for a couple of hours, and since she was acting ok, I met Ashley at the gym for weights and then hit up the commiscary for groceries.
| Supine chest fly and push combo | 5 ea | 3 sets of 12 |
| Supine dumbbell skull crushers | 5 ea | 3 sets of 12 |
| Side laying lat raise | 5 lbs | 3 sets of 10 on each side |
| Stability ball push-ups | Body weight | 3 sets of 10 |
| Overhead press | 8 each | 3 sets of 10 |
| Dips | Body weight | 3 sets of 10 |
| Total time: 50 minutes |
To be honest, I’m too worried about Bella to want to eat anything, but knew I needed to have dinner so here’s what I whipped up:
Zucchini noodles with almond butter, orange bell pepper, rice wine vinegar, nama shoyu and scallions.
Roasted brussels and baby bella mushrooms with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper
It was pretty much amazing.
Well I’m off to cuddle this sick puppy and lay low for the night. Here’s hoping it’s an uneventful evening.
xoxo,
G
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Your dinner looks incredible, and that’s coming form someone who doesn’t even like veggies! I am glad Bella is doing well.
I’m so sorry about your doggy
Pets are a part of the family so when something goes wrong, it’s the absolute worst!
Hope she feels better asap!
The things we can do when our pups need us. Hope Bella feels better in the morn.
Thanks for the delicious pictures of the brussel sprouts. They are my favorite! I need to go buy some soon.
Hey I’m new to the blog world and yours just so happened to be the first one i’ve read and I love it. I recently lost a lot of wieght and I’m trying to make a lifestyle change with my family in how we eat and I just wanted to thank you for being so inspirational
Brittney
hey brittney, thank you so much for saying hi! best of luck in achieving your fitness goals and please let me know if you ever need help!
xoxo
Now that’s a great Sunday dinner!
So glad Bella is ok!
Poor little Bella!xoxo Hope she feels better in the morning!!
Isn’t is amazing how we can suddenly deal with something unimaginable when it’s for the well-being of someone we love? I’m sending positive energy to Bella and to you! I’m also craving brussel sprouts now!
Seding good thoughts Bella’s (and your) way!!!
I’m praying hard that Bella gets 100% well soon. Stay strong xo
hope bella feels better soon! xoxo
Aw poor pupper
I hope she feels better soon.
Poor bella! I hope shes 100% tomorrow morning so mommy doesn’t have to worry. Nice job making it through the shots.
hope your little bella feels better soon!
I’ll be thinking about you guys! xoxo
i hope bella feels better! =)
I hope Bella feels better…it’s so sad when animals are sick and can’t say what’s wrong! One Vet put it to me something like this, “Do you get sick and throw up or have diarrhea sometimes? Well, OK, occassionally so will your dog.” Wow. Jerk. But he’s kind of right. I give Amber rice with some green beans when she’s pukey and put some pumpkin in her food when the problem is the other end. Hope it gets better!
That zucchini noodle dish sounds and looks fantastic!
AWWW poor bella bean! (and way to go tough doggie mama!) Hang in there (and keep us updated, of course!)
Gina,
I’m sending good thoughts your way and hope Bella baby is OK. Saying prayers that she’ll be all better with a good night’s sleep. Believe me I know first hand what you’re going through. If you need to chat, I’m always available (anytime, seriously!). You know where to contact me.
Never thought to add mushrooms with my brussel sprouts. Yum!
Aww.. poor Bella. We just recently had a similar situation with Olive- she was throwing up and had diarrhea. I had to take her in to get an anti-nausea shot as well. It went away after one day and I’m pretty sure it was because she had eaten a few pieces of raw onion and garlic that fell on the floor when I was making soup. Has Bella eaten eaten anything unusual, maybe that’s the culprit. Sending get well wishes her way!
great looking dinner gina!
jenna
Hope Bella feels better soon!
Hang in there!
Hope Bella is feeling better Gina! Einstein and Radley are sending her puppy love.
For not being too hungry, the dinner you whipped up looked amazing.
Get some rest and enjoy the upcoming week my friend.
Love,
Heabie
Get Better Soon Bella!
Ok, seriously can you come to my house and be “to worried to want to eat anything” and make me dinner! That looks freakin delish, and oh so gourmet too!
I hope that Bella feels better soon!!
Aw! Hope your pup feels better ASAP!
I wonder why Bella got so sick. Do they think maybe she ate something she shouldn’t have? Poor baby.
Just think, this is good practice for when you have baby fitnessista and pilots.
I hope you guys are both better tomorrow!!!
umm you deserve a cooking show on the food network. i seriously can’t believe this food was prepared at home, nice and quick without a recipe. you amaze me
hope bella’s ok!
Poor Bella! I hate it when the puppies get sick. They don’t understand why the hurt or don’t feel well and that really pulls on my heartstrings. Get well soon, Bella!~
Animals so make us brave! Aren’t they just amazing? There is nothing I wouldn’t do for my sweet babies. I really hope your little one gets better soon. Hopefully she will be all better in the morning.
Even you ‘worried’ food looks good, especially those delicious brussels sprouts!
I’m praying your doggie gets well soon! Glad you were able to be brave for her
Aw- you are such a good Bella mommy!!
I hope to hear you report she’s feeling 100% today!
I’m hoping Bella gets better soon!
I hope Bella feels better soon. So sad when they get so sick.
oh no! She looks so pathetic – bless her little heart! Hope she feels better soon. I can’t stand a sick pupper.
hahah bella is good at looking pathetic when she’s sick. it breaks my heart
Your eats looked pretty rockin’ even if you felt like you half-a$$ed it, ma’am. Hope your puppy is on the mend by now – it can’t be fun to have an invalid pupster.
I get the same way when I have to take Elliott to the vet. It makes me wanna cryyyyy. Not because I’m squeamish, though, it’s because I hate seeing my lil baby in pain.
Poor little Bella!!! She’s lucky to have a nice mommy like you! It’s amazing what you can do when you love someone.
Aw! Poor Bella! I get freaked when my cats get sick. Hope she’s better soon.
Awww, I feel bad for you and Bella!! My puppies and I are wishing her a speedy recovery – hope there’s no more pukes!!
Yum!!! What a terrific looking din din — I’m thinking about brussel sprouts tonight myself!
Aw, that poor pup
Nothing’s worse than when your pet is sick…don’t you just wish they could tell you what’s wrong? I hope she’s feeling better! Have a great day 
Poor Bella! Hope she gets better soon!
it’s so funny that all you women in America like to eat Brussel’s sprouts while I am from Belgium and I hate them! But I have never eaten them roasted like you do; I guess I should give it a try!
by the way, i’ve been browsing your blog a litle and I was wondering: will you be posting any new challenges soon? I would love to join in, if that would be the case
definitely try them roasted– they’re amazing with garlic, sea salt, olive oil and pepper
i was thinking about doing a holiday challenge…. we shall see
Poor Bella! I agree–pets are like children, and there’s nothing you wouldn’t want to do for them! Not that I’d know since I don’t have children…but I can imagine haha
same here! they ARE children.. little fur babies
Your dinner looks fantastic! Love the asian dressing twist on the spiralized zucc!