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What’s cookin’?

by Fitnessista on May 22, 2012

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2 hour kitchen blitz:

Greek-style quinoa salad (lentils instead of chickpeas)

(the same I made for the last baby meal)

and my favorite chocolate chip cookies, which ended up looking like pancakes. Still taste good, though I’ve had a few kitchen fails lately, including the brownies … I guess it’s bound to happen the more I cook.

I love making meals for friends who just had babies. We’ll have the same thing for dinner and the food is ready and waiting for the Pilot when he gets home from work. I saved him some cookie dough for a pizookie when he gets home, too.

A little lunch:

and finally tried my first of the Uber Larabars!

The verdict:

Not too sweet, pleasantly salty and a crunchy texture. As much as I like the original Larabars, I have to be in the mood for a mushy bar. These will be amazing when I want a little crunch- would be excellent on top of yogurt or oats. The nutritional stats are similar to the originals, but the Ubers have a bit more sugar since many have added brown rice syrup and honey.

I’ve spent some time today day working on new stuff for the month of June –I know we’re still in May but there’s a lot to look forward to!- and am starting to put together the Summer Shape Up. I’m off to test out the first workout and then home to get my stuff ready for work tomorrow. Wednesday is a “wind down to the weekend” time for many people, but for me, Wednesday = Monday. It’s nice to have a relaxing Monday and Tuesday with my favorite girl, though

Hope you have a great night and I’ll see ya in the morning with a giveaway!
xoxo

Gina

This is totally random but: did anyone else used to play Oregon Trail when they were younger? The Pilot and I were talking about it last night. Fond memories of computer class, haha. I would always go at a “strenuous pace,” ford the river even if it was too deep, and not stop to rest when Jonathan Taylor Thomas had dysentery. Obviously, I didn’t take it too seriously.

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Work, then play

by Fitnessista on May 20, 2012

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I’m finally back home for good- lots of fun and running around today! Work, car shopping and a party at a friends’ house.

In between classes, I came back home to grab a sweet potato with almond butter,

and take a smoothie back with me.

(my #smoothieaday was mango, spinach, Sun Warrior, hemp seeds, almond milk and avocado)

Funny story: while I was eating my sweet potato, I noticed some of the almond butter was brown.. and quickly realized what it was.

Sometimes I pour chocolate chips into the almond butter jar and dig them out with a spoon. Guess I missed one

Went back to work for Zumba and training to teach a new-to-me class (bootcamp-style! I’m going to bust out my scary hat again haha), and the Pilot, Liv and I went to the car wash to get his car ready to trade in.

(someone loved looking at the fish)

I came home to feed L and put her to bed, and my bro and his girlfriend came over to stay with her as she slept so the Pilot and I could have a date night. Since the Pilot was at the car dealership wheeling and dealing, I went to a work party- one of our friends has a huge annual themed party and this year’s was Mediterranean.

There was a TON of incredible food (lamb kabobs on the grill, lots of drinks and appetizers) and I enjoyed a little bit of this and that, danced and hung out with the girls.

This is Putney, the only German Shepherd I’ve trusted in 24 years.

I was bit by one –on my face and it punctured my cheek- when I was little, so I’ve been afraid ever since. Putney was a sweet old man and I didn’t feel freaked out by him at all. He laid on my feet for a portion of the evening

Since the Pilot and I forgot how long the car-buying process is, he ended up missing the party, but got some sweet new wheels.

Time to crash.

See ya in the morning!

xoxo

Gina

Last chance to enter the Family page giveaway! I extended it an additional day <3

Something to talk about: Do you have any quirky snacks that you love? The almond butter/chocolate chip method is popular over here and I also love grabbing slices of deli turkey or chicken, putting mustard and greens in the middle and rolling it up.

Today’s tip: Add some “om” time into your Sunday. Even if it’s just a 20-minute podcast (or a few minutes of stretching and deep breathing), it will help start your week on a relaxed, focused and peaceful note.

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Doing work

May 16, 2012

Some random things about work lately: -When you work in the weight room, you have to empty out the towel bins. They’re sleek silver mesh trash can type things, and you carry it into one of the spa laundry rooms to empty the bin for housekeeping. You walk back to the weight room with said [...]

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A little too lifelike

May 12, 2012

Look who scared the life out of me: At work, they’re always adding new decor, and that statue is newest addition around the corner by the water fountain. I thought it was a real, nekkid man and it frightened me a little. World beat was a lot of fun this morning. The drummers and my [...]

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Shake ya body like a belly dancer

May 11, 2012

Good morning! Happy weekend to ya Last night was SO much fun. (Don’t I work with some gorgeous ladies?) It was our dance recital at work- the fitness staff usually performs (we did a bellydance and a Zumba dance) along with professional dancers that teach class for the week and guests at the resort. My [...]

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Fiesta Friday

May 4, 2012

Hi friends! Happy Fiesta Friday. Any fun plans for Cinco de Mayo weekend? We’re going to a party tomorrow when I get off work- trying to decide which sweet treat to bring, along with some guacamole and cheeps (= chips). If you’re partying this weekend, here are some of my all-time favorite Cinco-appropriate recipes: -Enchiladas [...]

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A whole new world

May 3, 2012

Can we just take a moment of silence for these pants? All I need are some of those curly gold shoes, a magic carpet and a ridiculously good-looking- oh wait, nevermind Instead of the blue tank, I’ll be wearing this: About that. We had practice for recital during lunch again today and it was a [...]

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Hot, but not a scorcher

April 29, 2012

Happy Sunday! How’s your weekend going? Here’s what we’ve been up to over here: -I had a little photoshoot- should be able to say what it was for later this week -We went on our first real date in almost 4 months. First time wearing TALL shoes in forever: I usually stick to flats [...]