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Meals on wheels

by Fitnessista on January 16, 2012

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We have a lot of traditions in the squadron that I really love. The dining outs,

hails and farewells, coffees, and girl time while the boys are at roll call or deployed are just to name a few.

We really are like a family, and it’s comforting to know that we have instant support and friendship wherever we’re sent. One of my favorite things about the squadron family aspect is baby meals. I’ve posted about them a few times before (because I love making them!) but for baby meals, wives will sign up to bring dinner to new parents in the squadron for a couple of weeks after they get home from the hospital.

I felt bad accepting the baby meals, since my family is here and they have been bringing over food and stuffing our fridge for us, but the act of making food has fallen low on the priority list…

(Assemble and G-O)

but I thought it would be really nice to enjoy a home-cooked meal. I had no idea how wonderful it would be.

Tonight we got our first baby meal, and were seriously hooked up with incredible food and conversation.

Shrimp curry with brown rice

Veggies to add to the curry

Beautifully spicy shrimp ceviche

(I’ve been snacking on it all afternoon)

aaaaaaaand gluten-free chocolate cake.

I can’t wait to heat up some curry and rice, but first, there’s a cake situation that needs to be remedied. You see, it wants to be covered with almond butter and stuffed in my face….

Have a great night!

xoxo

Gina

Something to do: This year’s Winter Shape Up! I’m loving all of the feedback so far- keep rocking it out, friends. Next week’s workout will go up on Monday <3

Something to read:

10 mistakes you’re making on the elliptical trainer

Make over your mornings

Set smarter New Years resolutions

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Nocturnal

by Fitnessista on December 20, 2011

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A little later than usual morning post (afternoon post?) today- I was awake most of the night last night.

The Pilot had to work all night, and it’s always hard for me to fall asleep and stay asleep, not knowing what time he’ll be home.

Bella on the other hand, has no problem:

So we snuggled up on the couch for the better part of the evening, I read The Midwife’s Confession (100% SUCKED IN) and had contractions (nothing too crazy yet, but they were at regular intervals for a while) and Bella dreamed about chicken.

The Pilot ended up coming home at around 6:45, so we chatted for a while before he went to sleep for the rest of the day. I could finally crash out when he was there.

A “wake me up” kinda breakfast:

2 egg sandwich with goat cheese, mustard, spinach, nutritional yeast

+ half-caf coffee with almond milk and Stevia

I’m off to tackle the last of the holiday to-dos –I still can’t believe I’ll be finished before Christmas Eve- and get ingredients for cookies. We’re having a cookie decorating party over here so I’ll be making lots of sugar cookies to decorate, along with flourless PB cookies, and Mexican wedding cookies for snacking during the party.

Have a great day! <3

xoxo

Gina

Something to talk about: Favorite holiday cookie- feel free to link away! My madre makes these lovely bites of happiness called “grammies,” only over Christmas. They’re similar to magic cookie bars.. except with crack in them.

She usually has to make a few batches, since they have a tendency to disappear very quickly…

Something to do: Stability Ball Blitz workout! Let me know if you give it a whirl

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Hi friends! How was your Monday? Part of me isn’t a big fan of Mondays, but the other part loves the productivity starting the week Thanks for all of the wonderful compliments on our housewarming party! Our house definitely feels like it’s been warmed <3 I started off the day with a bowl of protein [...]