10/4: Friday Faves {sneak giveaway}

-My two favorite people in the world, relaxing on the hammock together.

Hammock

Livi now asks me to please braid her hair most mornings. She’ll tell me if she wants a braid, Dorothy braids or a bun. I tell ya.

Braids

-Salmon tacos. We had taco night this week, and this 15-minute meal was blackened salmon with lettuce, avocado and a cumin-lime yogurt sauce on corn tortillas. I heated up some black beans to go with it and boom! Dinner was served. 

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Dessert: BTO

 

Bto froyo

(Nutella and Reese’s flavor with Reese’s, hot peanut butter and chocolate chipsโ€ฆ)

-A new kombucha scoby! The “mother” scoby is usually only good for about 3 batches, and none of my baby scobies were strong enough, so it was time to replenish the stash. I have a giant batch of kombucha fermenting away in the pantry and am so excited to play with some holiday-esque flavors ๐Ÿ˜‰

New scoby

These two posts about the reality of postpartum recovery. Wish I could have read these about two years ago ๐Ÿ˜‰

This article about knocking doors down and never giving up on your goals. Check it out if you’ve been needed a little motivation boost!

-Physique 57’s new website and an all-new cardio sculpt option for their online classes. I haven’t been able to do P57 at home with half marathon training, but I’m so excited to check out their new workouts when the half is over. If you check out the new ones, let me know how they are!

-Fall decor. As soon as this post publishes, I’m heading out to the garage to bring in all of the Halloween decorations. Scary excited ๐Ÿ˜‰

-Another giveaway! There are THREE going on right now– be sure to enter if you haven’t already. You could win a 16GB tablet, a gorgeous cookbook + set of measuring spoons, or these awesome sneaks.

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I asked Reebok if they’d be willing to give away a pair of the new CrossFit Nano Speed shoes since I love them so much. A lucky reader will win a pair of the new Nanos in size/color of their choice (based on product availability). All you have to do: leave a comment with a fitness plan you have for the weekend! 

Me? It’s another 10-miler on the books for tomorrow. 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend <3

See ya later on the Fashion page!

xoxo

Gina

xoxo

Gina

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785 Comments

  1. RachelG on October 4, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Solibeat Sunday!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Fitnessista on October 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      whoo hoo!!

  2. Hilary on October 4, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    The forecast says rain for the whole weekend, so I plan to try out a new yoga dvd and enjoy the coziness of being indoors ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Meg @ A Dash of Meg on October 4, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    i cannot wait for the kombucha recipes! i just took a practicum about fermentation which really inspired me to make my own! i have only had kombucha once and now i miss it hahaha. seriously cannot wait for your recipes xoxo mmmmm and your dinner!? looks so yummy! i want that! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. Laura on October 4, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Planning to take a Zumba class!

  5. Maya @ beadeebaby.com on October 4, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Going to walk walk walk!

  6. Abby on October 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Zumba on Saturday morning!

  7. Coco on October 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Does walking around an outdoor festival count as fitness? ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Ashley V on October 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    My plan for the weekend is an 8-miler tomorrow! My last long run before my half on the 12th!

  9. Becca @familyfaithfitness on October 4, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    unfortunately for me I’m fighting off a crazy bad cold so no working out for me, but I did get a good workout in last night playing some volleyball! ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. melinda on October 4, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Keep with my running this weekend. I have run or dye race on 26th in phoenix..its on my bucket list

  11. Courtney on October 4, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    I’m running in a 5K tomorrow with my husband and our 1 year old son. This will be his third 5K!

  12. Brooke on October 4, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Saturday- run, Sunday- lift!

  13. KerriAnn on October 4, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Fitness this weekend is a 5k tomorrow then a run on Sunday with the boyfriend. He has finally agreed to run with me ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Megan on October 4, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Hiking tomorrow and maybe a short run on Sunday.

  15. Julie on October 4, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I’m going to spin tomorrow morning then hopefully a Bar Method class on Sunday!

  16. Holly on October 4, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Crossfit tomorrow, then long run (7mi) on Sunday! Good luck on your 10 miler!

  17. Megan on October 4, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Saturday is my long run day…6 miles on the schedule. Sunday is a rest day. Happy fall indeed!

  18. Talia on October 4, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    My plan for the weekend is a Saturday morning Bootcamp class!

  19. Zana on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I am planning go a yoga class this Saturday!

  20. Danielle Volandt on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Back and biceps at the gym tomorrow and an 11 mile run on Sunday for my marathon training!

  21. sarah on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    crossfit tomorrow! I always plan to go Saturday mornings but often end up sleeping in… not tomorrow! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  22. Jamie on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Just getting into running, so it’s a 1.5 mile run for me tomorrow morning before heading out of town!

  23. Mirna on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    New squat burner workout tomorrow and Sunday Runday!

  24. Bethann Wagner on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I love kombucha!

    Work out plan: This weekend I am going to Core SPX Saturday and Core Cycle Sunday! I am so excited a Core Studio just opened in Palo Alto!

    xoxo, BA

  25. Heather J on October 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Session with my trainer tomorrow (at 8 am… on a Saturday!) and a either yoga or an ~6-8 k run on Sunday

  26. Heather @fitncookies on October 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    I did a 9 miler today and will be running a 6.6K race on Sunday!

  27. Stacy on October 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    I’ll be going to crossfit!

  28. Melodie on October 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Saturday morning run all by myself. Looking forward to it.

  29. Jen on October 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Getting back in to working out, so hoping to start out with a walk this weekend!

  30. Laura B on October 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Would love those shoes!

    Tomorrow will be a strength and HIIT day hopefully followed by some apple picking! Sunday will likely be a cardio day. Really feeling like a yoga class, but my gym doesn’t have one at a good time for me this weekend.

  31. Jean on October 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Long run while the baby naps (hopefully!). Have a great weekend.

  32. Daina on October 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Run right about now to beat the rain! Swim tomorrow morning and strength sesh on Sunday. Getting in wedding shape!

  33. em on October 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Hoping to squeeze in some runs in the nice fall weather!

  34. kristin on October 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Tomorrow is lap swim Saturday (3rd week in a row since I’ve been back to school) and my usual plyometrics class on Sunday.

  35. Angie on October 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    A few miles on the pavement!

  36. Jen A on October 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Running, maybe doing a 5k on Saturday depending on weather.

  37. Suzi @ Confessions of a Fitness Instructor on October 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I’m suppose to be going for a 10 miler too, but I’m hoping to get 11 in as my half is in two weeks and my last long run was the end of August ๐Ÿ˜ฎ oops

  38. Crystal Hodgson on October 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Walking my pup! The weather can get so dreary and wet here this time of year so she keeps me motivated to get off the couch and take her to the park!

  39. lisa g on October 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    3 mile run and 20 minute Tone It Up video before a wine and beer festival here in Las Vegas!

  40. Kim on October 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    This weekend I’m going to be trying out the gym pool for some laps!

  41. Maya on October 4, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I will be squeezing in a morning lifting session before tailgating tomorrow! and hopefully some hot yoga/sweat out the tailgate on sunday! ๐Ÿ™‚

  42. Clare on October 4, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Crossfit and Hiking!

  43. Indhu on October 4, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    A short run if the rain lets up ๐Ÿ™‚

  44. Maggie on October 4, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    my weekend fitness plan features a tandem bike ride with my special someone! probably about 50 miles!

  45. Maria@TheBrooklynFig on October 4, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Getting back to BodyPump!

  46. Camee on October 4, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I love those shoes!! I’m going on an easy run and probably walking my puppy!

  47. Lauren M. on October 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Continuing my C25K training!

  48. Diane on October 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    10 mile long run tomorrow AM then rest day Sunday. I’m 16 days away from my half marathon, and this is my last double digit long run. So exciting!!

  49. Paula on October 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Softball practice and your squat burner!

  50. Hayley on October 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    I’m planning for lots of sweaty yoga this weekend!

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