today’s tip

About and out

by Fitnessista on January 13, 2012

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After last blogging about living in cave mode,

we were out and about all day today… and it was glorious.

I packed up a little breakfast

(nothing like a turkey sandwich in the morning)

and we went to the squadron to say hi,

2 doctor appointments,

a lab appointment

and back home to free Miss Bell.

She always gets a little antsy when she stays home all day, so we took her on a little walk around the neighborhood to shake her legs out.

We walked 2 streets down and back… plenty for me right now

Some eats:

I am obsessed with these chocolate-covered acai berries from Costco. There’s a giant bag in the pantry and my hand can usually be found in it…

dinner and a movie, courtesy of our neighbors.

Not sure if the movie will happen, but dinner was fantastic: salad with apples, pecans, goat cheese and vinaigrette, paired with shrimp that the madre left in our fridge, along with copious groceries. If we’re going to be in a cave mode, we’re well-prepared Non cave dwellers, what are you up to this weekend?

Hope you’re having a great night! <3

xoxo

Gina

Today’s tip: Being present and higher concentration will yield better results. Instead of just going through the motions during your next workout, take time to really focus on the muscle group you’re working. A British study found that by concentrating on the specific muscle during work, you can increase muscle fiber activation. For example, while you’re doing a bicep curl, picture the muscle in your mind as you flex and extend. More bang for your workout buck!

Zumba song of the day: “Taboo” Don Omar. I’ve had this one of the playlist since summer… and still love it.

*Thank you guys for being patient and hanging out with me this week while we’ve been getting to know our newest family member. Blogging has been random as we settle into things and start to get into a routine, but every day it’s getting a little easier. Sleep deprivation is no joke, but it’s 100% worth it, and I’m very thankful to have the Pilot and our Tucson family helping us out and savoring all of the moments.

Lots of fun stuff in the mix for next week, including Winter Shape Up 2012, which starts on Monday. Super excited for this one

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In the best way

by Fitnessista on January 4, 2012

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I spoiled my dinner tonight….

in the best way possible.

After this afternoon’s acupuncture appointment –which was much-needed. I missed it!- I went to Whole Foods to grab a couple of things and get a smoothie since it was on the way home.

tropical green with mango, kiwi, pineapple, banana, spinach, kale and coconut water

While I was there, my nana texted to see if I wanted to stop by the madre’s and say hi. When I got there, she had jalapeno poppers in the oven –half of them stuffed with goat cheese just for me- and beef and vegetable stew on the stove that she was making for dinner.

So nana, mom and I sat at the table and ate jalapeno poppers (the other half had cream cheese, cheddar and chorizo), chips and salsa, and pineapple juice mocktails. It was a lovely little appetizer hour.

Bonus: I was sent home with beef and veggie stew + poppers for the Pilot

Dinner is served, hubby

Some more eats:

Lunchtime salad beast

turkey, toast croutons, bell pepper, goat cheese, greens, flax oil, balsamic

Errand snack of yogurt with pomegranate arils

Someone is hinting to me that it’s playtime…

See ya in the morning!

xoxo

Gina

Today’s tip: With all the extra January resolution-ers at the gym, also more germs! Little reminder to be extra mindful about wiping down equipment and washing your hands like crazy <3

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Breakfast pizza

January 4, 2012

Two days in a row of seeing the sun rise (it’s amazing what an extra hour or two will give ya in the morning) and this breakfast. I call it breakfast pizza, but it’s more like an unrolled wrap. Same thing Brown rice tortilla with Dijon spread onto it, 2 eggs, goat cheese, mixed greens, [...]

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Winter Fitness Wear

December 21, 2011

A lovely morning for chocolate (it’s hard to decide between dark chocolate with sea salt or almonds. This bar has both, which solves the dilemma. I always like a piece in the morning while breakfast cooks to wake me up) eggs and toast and a superfun Zumba class. I’m excited to get to take classes [...]

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Nix the candles

December 17, 2011

Every morning when I wake up, and every night before bed, I burn a few candles. It’s a calming thing, and I think it makes the house smell so lovely. (Fresh Balsam from Bath and Body Works is my holiday candle obsession… I have 4 of the large ones dispersed around the house, as well [...]

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o so gorgeous

December 14, 2011

Santa came early! I’d been lurking the oGorgeous website since the new bags were released, and the above silver bag was on my Christmas list. I was beyond excited when my friend Cassey offered to send me one- it just arrived today. As you guys know, I hardly ever do product reviews on the blog, [...]

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Take your workout with you

December 12, 2011

‘Tis the season for cookie overload shopping ‘til you drop holiday parties (Dick van Dyke!) cards (we got 4 today and I realized that we’re slackers) and my favorite part: spending time with family and friends. Sometimes this includes traveling to be with those you love, or entertaining out-of-town company. One of the things [...]

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Egg Myths

December 12, 2011

Morning friends! <3 Hope you had a lovely weekend. It was quite a whirlwind over here: -Winterhaven: Kyle and Meg got engaged (!!!) -Brunch at Nana’s and the Street Fair Lots of fun stuff! And now it’s Monday…. Source Nothing like a kick in the pants to remind yourself of all the things on the [...]