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Winter White

by Fitnessista on March 13, 2012

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Warning: sunglasses highly encouraged before reading this post ;)

It’s pretty sunny and warm in AZ,

but my legs would tell ya otherwise…

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Yes, they really are that pasty.

Besides the sun, they also haven’t seen a roundhouse or Turbo move in quite a few months, but I brought it back yesterday! Liv was taking a nap and the Pilot was home, so I decided to bust out a Turbofire workout. Whew! KILLER cardio. I felt triumphant just by finishing the 45 Fire DVD- it was awesome.

Some recent eats:

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My favorite Super Spinach Salad from TJs

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with tea- I’m on a major tea kick

Seaweed and almonds:

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This morning’s breakfast was a sludgy-looking smoothie + tea

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-1 frozen banana

-1 T almond butter

-1/2 C strawberries

-1 scoop Sun Warrior

-1 C almond milk

-vanilla + pinch of sea salt

-handful of spinach

-last little bit of the oatmeal bag

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Getting back in the swing of fitness has reminded me that I still have a long way to go to get my endurance back, but at the same time, it makes things even more exciting. Workouts that I used to breeze through (like an hour yoga practice or the Turbo DVDs) hand my booty to me on a silver platter, which makes it feel like I’m trying a new workout for the first time all over again.. if that makes sense?

It’s finally to the point where my legs stopped feeling like noodles –the excess relaxin in the body can make things a little unstable- and while I’m still a little weak, I can definitely tell that I’m getting stronger everyday. From toting the little one around all day, my biceps are gonna be cut ;)

I start teaching again in 3 weeks, which is definitely bittersweet. My first schedule is very low key –I’ll be able to walk after my first week back!-with long lunch breaks to come home in between the am and pm classes.

Going to make some bfast for the Pilot and take Bell for a walk :)

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo

Gina

Head’s up: Giveaway on the Family page and an AMAZING fashion post later today! <— I didn’t write it ;)

Something to think:

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”
Brian Tracy

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Homemade or a la Jar?

by Fitnessista on September 9, 2010

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Heyyyyy :D How’s your day going? Mine has been cuhrazy busy, but bueno :) I LOVED reading your food memories this morning <3 Keep ‘em coming.. and I’ll keep dreaming about fluffy cake and gooey cinnamon rolls from your stories.

I found some time to cook this afternoon :)

Kale chips:

kale chips 

(Using *this recipe* –if ya don’t have a dehydrator, just put the kale chips on cookie sheets in the oven on the lowest setting and the door slightly ajar)

Whenever we go to Whole Foods, I emerge from the produce section with giant bushels of organic kale and a goofy smile on my face- we don’t have it in Valdosta!

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I looooove kale. It’s so good massaged in salads, in chip form, just not in smoothies (I think kale smoothies are stanky).

Marinara sauce:

marinara

Is it homemade or a la jar??

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Shhhhh ;)

Usually I make my own marinara with San Marzano tomatoes. When time doesn’t allow, I roll with this cheater sauce and promise, no one can tell the difference :)

All ya do is sweat out a sweet onion (small diced) and a few garlic cloves (or 5) in a little olive oil on medium heat for 5 minutes.

 onions

Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar- this is the secret. A little acidity brightens up the sauce and takes away the jar taste :)

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Season with sea salt, pepper, red chili flakes (optional) and dried oregano.

Next, add two jars of your favorite marinara sauce.

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2 T (ish) each of chopped fresh basil and parsley

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And a generous pinch of white sugar

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Perfection:

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Serve with pasta of choice- mung bean (or zucchini) pasta for me, and whole grain for the Pilot

I saved a cupful for my pasta tonight and put the rest in the slow cooker, along with these mozzarella-stuffed organic meatballs for that one guy I live with ;)

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Snackage:

Butterfinger smoothie!

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Because I’m a goober and made a typo this morning: for the glass straw promo you get FOUR straws- not two! It’s an even better deal that I thought :)

*Click here* to get your own glass straws- if you order Tina’s stainless steel straws too, coupon code “TinaGina” gets 10% off

I’m heading back to work and then pasta, stuffed mushroom and asparagus dinner when I get back.

Have a lovely night!
xoxo,

Gina

Something to read:10 Foods to Boost Brain Power

Something to watch: These videos from the Coalition of Angry Kids. Some of it’s a little harsh but I thought it was really interesting because a lot of times, kids don’t have a choice about what they’re eating. They’re given fast food to eat and their inactive parents set unhealthy examples for them… what do you guys think?

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Hey hey hey Hope you’re having a wonderful night! Thanks so much for the awesome feedback on the vegan mug cake- please let me know how ya’ll like it! After my chocolaty mug cake foodgasm, I decided I needed some veggies in my life, so I munched some spiralized zucchini with marinara, chickpeas and kalamata [...]

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Hey hey hey How’s your day going? Hope it’s been fabulous <3 I’ve been moving a little slowly today! After my adventure-filled weekend (exploring, ninja fighting ghosts, and feasting on Chicago food is no joke) and getting into V-town at 2am this morning, it’s been a little slo mo over here Something that helped wake [...]

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Hey hey hey How’s your day been?? Mine has been pretty bueno… look what Mr. Postman brought today! She’s here! Like I told ya’ll last week, I ordered *this cam* from Amazon. I also ordered an extra lens for it, which should be here tomorrow. As tempted as I was to take some glamour shots [...]

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Out and About

August 7, 2010

Hi guys! How’s your weekend going? Hope it’s been lovely so far Sorry for no post this morning- it was the first night all week that I’ve actually been able to sleep…. so I lived it up This morning I had an AM training appointment, so I munched bfast cookie cereal with a local peachie [...]

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