3/14: Meals, fitness, running shoe love
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! How’s the weekend been going? We’ve had an amazing one so far! Lots of relaxing, time outside, and time with friends.
(Someone has the hang of her scooter!)
So I failed a little bit with our meal plan for last week. I thought our Blue Apron delivery was coming, so I figured that would be a bulk of our dinners, and then I realized that it’s for THIS week. Derp. It ended up working out for the best, though, because we ended up going out to eat almost every night with our friends who were in town. 😉 The restaurants here are so good, and I love that we’re always discovering new faves. I’ve had some requests to put together a post of my favorite spots in San Diego, so I’ll be working on that. I’ll have to divide it by area; there are a lot of awesome options.
Here’s what the week is looking like for fitness:
Sunday: easy run (3 miles or so). I’m not sure if it’s because of the weather or what, but running has felt awesome lately. Also, after being on the hunt for new shoes for a while, I finally found a pair I love! I ordered the Brooks PureFlows, and the soles are too hard for me; they felt clunky and stiff on my feet while I ran. (I ordered them because they’re the shoes Janae uses, and I was hoping they would make me fast like her? My plan failed.) That week, I received a package from New Balance with their new fresh foam shoes. Obsessed. They give me enough support -especially with my Superfeet inserts– and they feel so light and comfy.
Monday: Teach BODYPUMP + teach Spin
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Barre + teach Spin
Thursday: Orangetheory + screaming/jumping while watching the Wildcats game
Friday: Active recovery (We’re surprising Liv with a Disney trip -happy she can’t read this haha- so it will involve lots of walking)
Saturday: Teach Zumba + quick strength blitz (maybe play on the TRX for 15 min before class)
Snacks and prep:
-Roasted chicken (this is my fave recipe, and the leftovers are SO good on salads and wraps)
-More lemon Paleo bread because we’ve demolished the last two batches
-Make salad dressing (basil-lemon from the book)
–Grain-free granola for the next item:
–ACAI BOWLS. Since the weather has warmed up, we’ve been eating these like crazy. I’m also back aboard the homemade green juice train
Dinners:
Green chile egg casserole (will post the recipe!) with rice and refried beans
Copycat True Foods dinner: grilled salmon kale salad with sweet potato hash
Blue Apron dinners 🙂
Are you planning and prepping for the week? What’s on the menu? Any fun St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities?
Have a wonderful day!
xoxo
Gina
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Sounds like a good weekend! It’s also warming up here in the Midwest, hooray! I think I might pretend I’m back in college and actually go out Tuesday night for some green beer, haha. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂
that sounds awesome! thank you! hope you have a great night <3
Gina,
Do you ever get anxious about a really hard workout you have? I have this strange cycle where I dread orange theory the night before class and then after class I love it and sign up again. I wish I could get to a point where i don’t dread how hard it’s going to be because it kind of adds a lot of unnecessary stress…
i used to get really anxious before long runs. so anxious that i couldn’t sleep! i found that it was the early wakeup that was bothering me more than anything. so now, i run on my own time, and don’t run at 5am anymore. it was driving me crazy!
for OTF, i do get nervous, but it’s only right before class. it’s also because i really want to get a treadmill first and get that part over with haha
Those acai bowls look amazing! Disney should be so fun for the little girl. She always seems like she has a blast! Have a great Sunday evening!
If you perfect a copy-cat recipe for True Foods Kale Salad LET ME KNOW!! That salad (plus salmon plus sweet potato hash) is my all time favourite meal! But I live in Utah and there is no True Foods here, and I have tried soo many times to replicate their awesomeness and I just can’t 🙁
i definitely will! it’s the best
The last time I was fitted for running shoes, the store recommended a pair of Brooks and a pair of New Balances. I went with the Brooks since they were the same ones I’ve always worn (the adrenalines) but the New Balances seemed really comfy. I’m actually going to buy a new pair soon and I’m thinking of branching out and trying a new brand. The thought seems scary, though! Hope you enjoy your new shoes 🙂
i’m always scared to try a new brand, too. i used to wear the adrenalines, but it was after i fell down the stairs and hurt my knee… so i always equated the shoes with knee pain, even though i know they didn’t cause it
I’m making corned beef on Tuesday!
Here’s the rest of my meal and workouts planned for the week:
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2015/03/15/meals-and-workouts-315-321/
Sounds like a great weekend! I’m going to a St. Patrick’s Day Zumba class that involves glow in the dark dancing! I can’t wait!
FUN 🙂
I’m back on the green juice train, too. I took a few days vacation from the juicer and my body hated me for it. It’s crazy how much the green juice does for my immune system and skin. I always love my skin after a few great green juice have happened.
it’s crazy how much of a difference it makes! i feel so energized and great when i drink it
Hi Gina! I think I’ll wear some green when I teach BODYPUMP on Tuesday evening! 🙂 Have a great night!
Would LOVE to hear your San Diego suggestions! Planning a trip there this summer and need some ideas. I’m afraid I’ll love it there and never leave though… 🙂 Have a great night!
that’s the problem.. it sucks you in 😉
I still need to try acai bowls! I’ve got to get on that!
ahhh you will love it!
I love the little scooter pic! I wish it was shorts and tank weather here! Liv will love a surprise disney trip. Hoping we can take our kids soon a they’ve never been. Do you have a special way of telling her?
What’s the roast chicken recipe you like? I don’t see it linked. Thanks! Have a great week!
i can’t believe i forgot the link! here it is: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe.html
for disney, we’re going to tell her when she wakes up and get on the road 🙂 so excited
Thank you! Have fun!
Hey Gina! So do u have a recipe for the Spanish rice you make?? I LOVE authentic Spanish rice and beans but have yet to be able to make the rice at home.
so so easy: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-spanish-rice/
Excited to read your post on favorite spots to eat in San Diego… I have barely been out to eat since I moved here and need spots to take my family when they visit! Today I tried Naked Cafe on Rosecrans & Midway and it was super delish. Have you been there yet?
i’ve only had tea from there! (liv’s yoga studio is next door) we need to go back!
OH THAT FIRST PHOTO.
my girl used to try and go so fast she’d get what I called CrAzY LeG!!
<3
hahah already seeing a bit of that!
I didn’t get to plan too much this week, but I prepped some veggies, chicken, and defrosted leftovers, so here’s hoping it gets me through the week!
I would totally think like that too- Janae wears these shoes and she’s fast, so I’ll buy them and be fast, too!! I just got a pair of Brooks for the first time and I’m loving them so far. I went to the store and had them assess how I run which I really wanted to do before I bought another pair of running shoes based on like alone. I have a feeling I’ll be eating out a lot this week (I’m switching you places) because I’m back home with fam for the week and well…eating out is super good, like you said 😉
I can’t wait for the San Diego recommendation post- we’re planning a trip there in the next month!
Can’t wait for the green chile egg casserole….sounds delicious!
Good luck to your Wildcats! I’m a Kansas Jayhawk and we’re a #2 seed also 🙂 Love this time of year!
THE BEST! you have an awesome team, too! final four thoughts for both of us 😉
I just got fitted for new shoes last week and I thought I would be leaving in my 4th pair of Brooks, but it turned out that my feet liked Asics better. I almost got the Brooks out of loyalty, but at the end of the day it’s about what feels best on my feet and when I run. So far so good!
what asics did you get? i wore asics for years and loved them until they changed to the 2000-series
I got the Gel DS Trainer 20. So far they are working out great!
so awesome! happy you found a shoe that’s working for you 🙂 xo
Yay so excited for a homemade acai bowl recipe! I tried one for the first time when I was in San Diego last week (from the Juice Crafters in Little Italy, per your recommendation in a post a couple weeks ago). I LOVED IT. Of course, they haven’t really become popular over here in Virginia yet, so I am really excited to make my own. I hope it tastes just as good 🙂