The sweet things

Sweet:

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-Being greeted by a bird booty every time we walk outside. Mama bird is protecting her eggs, and Iโ€™m so excited to hear baby birds chirping eventually ๐Ÿ™‚

-Going grocery shopping for the baby meal at Bashaโ€™s โ€“I usually go to Trader Joeโ€™s or Sunflower Market because the prices are better- and being greeted by an incredible natural foods section.

natural foods kombucha case

They even had kombucha!

Bashaโ€™s reminds me of Publix, which was my favorite place to grocery shop in Valdosta.

Sweeter:

uber larabar

NEW Larabar flavors- Iโ€™ll let you know what I think of the new sweet and salty mixes when I try them this week. I have a feeling Iโ€™m going to be a fan.. I wouldnโ€™t kick a Larabar in the face if ya know what I mean.

These chocolate sea salt brownies with โ€œcream cheeseโ€ and dark chocolate topping from Eat, Drink and Be Vegan

cookbook soaked cashews

are in the oven right now. Our house smells amazing.

Iโ€™ll post the brownie glamour shots in the am after they have a chance to cook and cool. With dark chocolate + brownies + a creamy cashew filling + sprinkle of sea salt  (all things that are foodgasmical), I think we all know what dessert is tonight.

Sweetest:

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An afternoon swimming with the girls

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Livi absolutely loves the water. She kicked and panted (her new way of showing sheโ€™s excited) pretty much the whole time.

We donโ€™t have a pool โ€“weโ€™re thinking of building one in the future- but our awesome neighbors said weโ€™re welcome to use theirs anytime. Itโ€™s an ozone pool so itโ€™s chlorine-free and was 94* today from the direct sunlight. Iโ€™m a chicken when it comes to cold water, so it was amazing.

The Pilot joined us when he got off work

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Weโ€™re going to take turns hitting the gym and call it a night.

What was something sweet about your day?

See ya in the morning <3

xoxo

Gina

Headโ€™s up: After almost a year (hi, slacker) the Fun page is finally up and running! If you have a fave post that I missed, please let me know ๐Ÿ™‚

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46 Comments

  1. Jaimie on May 21, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    The bananas foster uber lara bar is AWESOME! You won’t be disappointed!!

    • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 10:30 pm

      yay, i can’t wait to try it!

  2. Heather (Heather's Dish) on May 21, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    a pool sounds so nice! Wes is totally panting to show he’s excited now too…it’s so stinking cute! and every now and then a little snort will happen and my heart explodes ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Lisa @ Fresh Spinach on May 21, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Are the new larabar flavors also vegan?

    • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      yep!

      • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 11:05 pm

        Scratch that- they contain honey.

  4. Nicola NZ on May 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I wish we could get larabars here in New Zealand. I have even tried to order them off the web but they dont do shipping to here. So so sad!!!

  5. Sana on May 21, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Gah! tooo cute ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Julie on May 21, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    So cute! I can just imagine how excited she was to be in the water ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Rachel on May 21, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    You’re trying to kill us with the Dad-Daughter pics aren’t you! ๐Ÿ˜‰ So sweet!

  8. Jess on May 21, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    How did you like the new one piece swimming suit? After having twins I need something to cover the stomach! Olivia looks very cute in her hat and glasses! My girls won’t keep their glasses on.

    • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      i love it! the first swimsuit i’ve bought online and it fits great

      • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 10:49 pm

        and the glasses are from target with a wraparound strap so they stay on really well

  9. Beatrix on May 21, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    At first glimps I thought you were on vacation at some resort with a pool. How nice it would be to have a pool in my back yard. I do have the ocean across the street, but still not the same thing. Something sweet about my day? Rhubarb Yogurt muffins and Kombucha ๐Ÿ™‚ My muffin recipe will be posted tomorrow on my blog ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie on May 21, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Omg that last picture is the cutest ever!! What a fun day! So glad you enjoyed yourself! ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Rachel on May 21, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    Is there anything I can use as a substitute for cashews? I have the book but I’m allergic to tree nuts. Wah.

    • Fitnessista on May 21, 2012 at 11:05 pm

      Can u have coconut?

      • Rachel on May 22, 2012 at 7:51 am

        Yes, and peanuts.

  12. Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana on May 21, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    We love going to the pool these days, you’re lucky to have such a nice neighbor! I’ve never heard of an ozone pool before, so cool ๐Ÿ™‚ That’s awesome that Livi is excited about the water!

  13. Maria on May 21, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    I made brownies today too! Well, kind of…they were from a box :-/ sweetest thing to happen today: having hubs sing twinkle twinkle to my belly and having the baby kick in response ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Samantha on May 21, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    That picture of Tom and Liv is too cute. So adorable. And the new Lara bar flavors are amazing! Def let us know your fave ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. amy on May 21, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    I got out for an evening walk and it was sweet to take in the blue skies, sun and green trees and grass…………I enjoyed looking around and walking. I have hills to climb around my neighborhood, love it!
    So fun that your baby girl is loving water!

  16. Emily on May 21, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I l-o-v-e the new Ubers! I’ve tried apple turnover and bananas foster, both are favorites!

  17. Annette @ FitnessPerks on May 21, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    That nut roll bar looks sooooooooo good! YUMM.

    And you all are so cute in the pool! That looks amazing. Want.to.swim.outside.stat! hah.

  18. AJ on May 22, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Off topic but maybe you should title the “fun” page as “fav’s” if they are highlighting favourite posts? Wish we could get larabars here in Australia ๐Ÿ™

    • Fitnessista on May 22, 2012 at 12:05 am

      there’s more than that, though because it also has reader’s requests and focus on posts

  19. Laura @ She Eats Well on May 22, 2012 at 12:37 am

    I love larabars too….the peanut butter chocolate chip is my favorite, with cookie dough being a close second. My something sweet today was catching up with an old friend over dinner!

  20. Averie @ Averie Cooks on May 22, 2012 at 12:40 am

    What a fun afternoon and she’s a natural in the water…so adorable.

    And the brownies, oh yes please!

  21. Julie on May 22, 2012 at 1:37 am

    I’ve never heard of an ozone pool, but it sounds incredible!

  22. Julia on May 22, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Loooove the swimsuit! Suits you really well!

    Sweet about my day was the fact that it’s finally getting warmer here in Germany!!! Cute dresses, maxi skirts and top knots a la Meg: Here I come! ๐Ÿ™‚

  23. Joy on May 22, 2012 at 2:37 am

    I had a pretty stellar day so there were lots of sweet things a few of my faves are: my neighbor got her green card (do now I don’t have to worry about losing my favorite Russian accent), another neighbor brought me a dozen eggs from his chickens, and lastly the poodle went to the groomer and is the cutest thing currently!

  24. Anne Meyer on May 22, 2012 at 2:56 am

    They say that birds nesting inside your house is a sign of good luck. It means better prosperity and more blessings in your home.

  25. Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed on May 22, 2012 at 8:11 am

    I feel the exact opposite about the birdies nesting in our back porch… they chirp at 5 am and wake me up!

    Something sweet, my car passed inspection without needing any work. I wasn’t expecting it to need anything, but it’s still a relief ๐Ÿ™‚

  26. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin on May 22, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Those brownies sound amazing!

    Something sweet about my day: the carrot cake (with cream cheese frosting – the best part!) that my mom and sister made me for my birthday!

  27. Lindsay @ Lindsay's List on May 22, 2012 at 9:07 am

    A pool!!! YES! A dream of mine!

  28. April on May 22, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Ahhhh, ALL four of you are adorable!!!!! Livi is so stinkin’ cute in her swim outfit:) Aren’t the ‘pants’ so cute?

    Something sweet about my day was getting an unexpected compliment that just made my day:)

  29. Brittany on May 22, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Have you tried the gluten free Luna bar flavors? I got the cookie dough one last week and I loved it! I have been trying to eat gluten free ever since I was diagnosed with gastritis. I heard it helps. So far I have been pretty good but i still find it hard to eat gluten free. The ice cream place near my house has a gluten free ice cream. It is AMAZING! I love eating gluten free!

  30. Stella on May 22, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Ahh can’t stop thinking about the brownies!

    Lots of sweet things today: Driving home on a scooter with my friend (best way to get tanned), apples with yoghurt and cinnamon, and later it’s time for sh’bam!

  31. Willemijn @ Eat Run Travel on May 22, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Such a happy cute post! Who doesn’t love babies in water? Sweet!!

  32. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss on May 22, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I am completely obsessed with the uber bars! Just. you. wait.

  33. Lindsey @ Chick Flick Chic on May 22, 2012 at 10:24 am

    such cute pics! and Publix is seriously the best grocery store ever . . . I once made a vow that I could never live anywhere without a Publix and a Tar-jay : )

  34. Danielle on May 22, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I love the hat and the sunglasses!!! Cutest thing ever!

  35. Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola on May 22, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Omigosh those pictures in the pool with Livi are pretty much the cutest thing ever! I think the one with the pilot holding her is definitely a framer! And those brownies sound amazing!

  36. jodie on May 22, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Can’t wait for the review on the new Larabars. I have been looking for them. Very cute and fun pictures.
    Have a good day.

  37. Pure2raw twins on May 22, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    love the pics!!! I miss my pool back home, always a fun time ๐Ÿ˜‰
    xoxo
    ~Lori

  38. Joelle (on a pink typewriter) on May 22, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    AW, Livi’s face is adorable in the pool!!

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