Today’s workout jam

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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Mental health day

by Fitnessista on December 26, 2011

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I think it’s pretty apparent from reading the blog that the Pilot works a lot, and works extremely hard. Even when he’s home on the weekends, he’s been working on house stuff (lots of master bedroom, office and nursery furniture assembly lately) since we moved in. He had a couple of extra days off work this week for the holidays, and with most of the important house stuff taken care of, he felt like he could finally take a day sans chores and relax a little bit.

The only time he left the house was to take Bell to the park with me

(she LOVES sprinting back and forth with the big dogs)

and the only flying he did today was with his stocking stuffer: a remote control helicopter.

He’s been flying it around the house –Bella is not a fan- and even though we have very high ceilings, it was fun to watch him max it out outside.

I’m glad he finally had a day to relax all day- after a few mental health days, I think he’ll be feeling pretty good <3

Helicopter spectators:

This morning, after the gym I went to La Encantada to check out the after-Christmas sales. The stores were TRASHED by the time I got there, but it was fun to walk around and window shop.

Lunch:

2 pieces of toast with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, arugula and balsamic

2 clementines

and a GF sugar cookie snowman that was staring at me, so I ate him

We’re grilling pizza for dinner tonight and going to watch a movie.

See ya in the morning with a Reader’s Request!

xoxo

Gina

Today’s workout jam: DJ Earworm United State of Pop 2011 Mashup. I loved last year’s and was so excited to see that this year’s was out

Something to talk about: When was the last time you took a mental health day to relax, sans chores or work obligations? I’m fortunate to be working part-time as a fitness instructor, so I have flexibility in my schedule that gives me periods of rest between teaching all day (well, for at least for the next 10 days or so…). Even when I was in Valdosta working open to close shifts at the department store, I definitely used a sick day to relax and clear my brain once in a blue moon.

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Sugar buzz

December 23, 2011

I’m still sugar-buzzed from last night. (GF ones in the middle, regular on the sides) Of course, the ones we messed up were dubbed “eaters” Everyone came over here to decorate the sugar cookies that mom, nana and I made the other night. Before our friends came over, I rolled out the dough (dough [...]

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Outside the tortilla

December 8, 2011

Last night’s enchilada’s were a little different than the usual chicken or veg that I’ll make. I’ll usually serve them with rice and beans, but last night the rice and beans were inside the enchi’s <—an idea I got from my “Cooking for Isaiah” cookbook In all my years of enchiladas, I’d never tried them [...]

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Throw it on the grill

December 1, 2011

I’m going to go ahead and blame my tiredness on the weather. 46* and raining all day. That’s gotta be it. Almost every day this week, around 6 pm, I’ve hit a wall. I’ve done a pretty good job fighting through it, but as far as cooking/dinner goes, it’s been a little rough. Lots [...]

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T-giving recipe radar

November 17, 2011

It’s definitely back to the grind over here… [Egg sandwich + Larabar taken to work] and it feels good I taught two classes (and assisted one) this morning, and am back home for a little lunch break before Zumba and Tubing. This is what it looks like.. when a refrigerator cries I scraped the topping [...]

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Just the essentials

November 13, 2011

Hi friends! Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes <3 I loved reading all them and they made my day even brighter than it already was. I’m up late blogging since we were out partying our faces off! Ok, not really. I went to work, came back to the casa, showered (“I can’t [...]

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The End of the Nights

October 27, 2011

Tonight brings a happy farewell to something I always dread: night weeks. The Pilot has been either working or flying late for the past 3 weeks, and I’m so glad that it’s over for now- I’ve missed our dinners together, walks with Bell, and just hanging out. [He gets to go to our classes Tuesday [...]