Friday Faves

Hi friends! Happy Friday!

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Donโ€™t forget that the Summer Shape Up party starts right here on Monday morning. Iโ€™m loving all of the SSU excitement, and canโ€™t wait to share the full plan and details with you all. Newsletter friends, youโ€™ll get your workout schedule and meal ideas later this morning.

What are you up to this weekend? Anything exciting happening?

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We have some cousins in town, I’m teaching spin at an event for our club, necessary beach day ahead, and tonight, weโ€™re taking Liv to iDessert to celebrate her half birthday. 

I canโ€™t even believe sheโ€™s 4 1/2 years old.

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Brb, need a moment to bawl my face off.

She is a sweet, bright, lively little star, and itโ€™s been so amazing to watch her learn, grow, and be such an amazing sister to P.

These two. I canโ€™t even handle it.

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Itโ€™s time to start the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite workouts, fashion finds, eats, reads, and randoms from the week. If youโ€™d like to play along, please leave a comment with something thatโ€™s making you smile.

Salad beast

Salad beasts are back! I was feeling inspired with the lunches this week (you know, instead of eating cold leftovers standing in front of the fridge) and took a couple of minutes each day to make salads that were bursting with bright flavors, and packed with nutrients. The above salad included fresh basil and a quick homemade vinaigrette. (I posted the recipe on the Insta.)

Henry and I stopped by Liberty Station after taking Summer Shape Up pics to try out some of the vendors for a full review post I have in the works. (Itโ€™s a lot of food to eat, haha.)

I look at all of my green juices this way. 

Silly juice

(dress is on sale here)

Needless to say, research is tough, yo. 

Macaron

So many beautiful desserts!

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This vegan lasagna needs to happen.

Things to consider before becoming a group fitness instructor.

Smoked salmon sliders.

Me while reading this post. 

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Lunges for days workout.

The maddening mixed messages we send to moms. When I first had Liv, stuff like this really got me, and then I realized. You just love your babies and do the best you can with what you have. 

Peach vanilla protein overnight oats.

Nutty protein granola bars.

I leave you with the P smile of the day. She has so many new teeth! <3

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Happy Friday, friends!
xoxo

Gina 

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27 Comments

  1. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West on July 8, 2016 at 6:36 am

    Her ponytail/bun is getting more substantial as the weeks go on! ๐Ÿ™‚ LOVE IT! And can’t wait to see you next week. Enjoy the weekend, Gina! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      hahah it is!! so funny. yay, can’t wait to see you!
      xoxo

  2. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul on July 8, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Health-Ade is my jam! Also I love that picture of P and Livi! Too cute!

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      why is it so good?! trader joe’s has it now, too!

  3. Sam @ Barrister's Beet on July 8, 2016 at 7:38 am

    Happy 4.5 birthday to Livi! She’s so adorable. Hope you guys have fun celebrating! OH and seeing random acts of kindness, or really any kindness nowadays, makes me smile : )

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      i’m right there with ya! <3 xoxo

  4. Sam @ Barrister's Beet on July 8, 2016 at 7:39 am

    PS. can’t wait for SSU ’16!! I keep checking my inbox for the emails : )

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      just sent! so happy you’re joining in the fun ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Reenie on July 8, 2016 at 7:45 am

    That pic of the girls. Love!!

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:59 am

      thank you! one of my faves ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Meagan @ My Life as Mrs on July 8, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I love the cutie photo of Liv and P. they look like they’re going to have so much fun together. Sisters are the best ๐Ÿ™‚ Is she starting school this fall?

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:59 am

      thank you! they’re already best friends. it’s pretty amazing
      liv will have one more year of pre-k before kindergarten
      hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  7. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious on July 8, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I can’t believe how big both P & Liv are looking lately! Isn’t it crazy how fast time flies? I remember when I was a kid I was like when is this school year ever going to be over. Everything felt like an eternity.

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:59 am

      seriously. it’s so weird seeing it from an adult’s perspective. i felt like everything lasted forever when i was little
      xoxo

  8. Heather @Lunging Through Life on July 8, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Look at those teeth! Mine still doesn’t have any, ha! Love the pic of both of them. That’s just a heart melter right there. Have a wonderful weekend.

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:58 am

      right?! it happened so fast! they all just started popping out
      hope you have a great weekend, too!

  9. Julie on July 8, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Your kids are just gorgeous! That is all. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:58 am

      thank you- they’re the best <3

  10. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment on July 8, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Liv and P. are adorable. Such a great picture of them.

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:58 am

      thank you so much! hope you have a great weekend <3

  11. Tracy on July 8, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Sister love! The best! I have 3 sisters and love them all so much <3

    I have 3 boys and one girl…. no sisters for my Bridget.. At least she has a twin bro to bond with tho!

    Your girls are adorable and will have so much fun together!

    TGIF! Excited for SSU… just got my email!

    • Fitnessista on July 8, 2016 at 11:58 am

      thank you so much <3 you're right- it's the best. the twins will have such an amazing bond!
      hope you have a great weekend!

  12. Bethany on July 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    That is the sweetest picture ever!!!! Sister love!

  13. Catherine Barnes on July 9, 2016 at 4:50 am

    SO excited ab SSU16! I can’t help myself from checking my email every hour to see if the subscriber early-bird info is out yet; it’s like waiting on stitch fix to arrive! Thank you for all the time, energy, and sweat you put into your blog (and the PPB website!); I feel like I am a much healthier person, able to follow your workouts and recipes, and I feel confident all of wonderful modifications you always offer are helping me to grow a healthy Beeb.

  14. Emily on July 10, 2016 at 9:10 am

    healthade kombucha = THE BEST

    • Fitnessista on July 10, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      it’s SO GOOD and trader joe’s has it now!

  15. Genna on July 14, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Oh my gosh! All of those teeth! My 16 month old still only has 4 teeth!

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