Posts by Fitnessista
Green Smoothie Juice
Hi! How’s your day going so far? Last night we had a little grill party. Whitney and Wyn came over, we grilled BBQ chicken with sweet potatoes and zucchini, enjoyed some wine, and it was glorious. (Some little appetizers: cheese board with bleu cheese, different types of goat cheese and strawberries + TJ’s chips and salsa.…
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Reader’s request: Lower body training tips
[Just’s a heads up, if you’re struggling with anything regarding body image, this may be a post to skip. What we read can affect our body and minds, so if you don’t think it would be a smart choice to read about lower body tips/strengtheners, meet me back here tomorrow with for crazy new green…
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Grain-free chocolate chip muffins
The nanas are here! (Pure joy. My heart couldn’t even handle how happy Liv was to see madre and nana.) Yesterday morning, Liv and I met up with Whitney and her little guy at the library for storytime. The downtown library is HUGE, and the bonus is that they have free 2-hour garage parking. Parking…
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Blast and burn circuit
Hi! How’s your day going? It’s a good one over here because we’re about to pick my mom and nana up from the airport. I can’t wait to see them! I’ve been getting things ready around the house, we went to Liv’s yoga class, and played with a few of the thousands of cats that…
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Eggplant Fries with a Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Ohhh friends, do I have a snack recipe for you. But first, I have to tell you about a new restaurant Liv and I went to check out last night. We were at Sprout’s across the street, and I realized that Native Foods had finally opened. I had no idea what they served, but knew…
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Disney and weekend adventures
Hi! Hope you had an amazing weekend. Here are some pics from ours 🙂 I could get used to the fact that Disneyland is only an hour and a half away! The Pilot was working, so Liv and I took a road trip to meet up with some cousins. We got in around 8:30, and…
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Weekly goals + The Active Living Room
Hi! How’s your morning going? What a whirlwind weekend! It was jam-packed with so many fun activities and events. Thursday night, Livi and I went up to Anaheim, we spent all day Friday at Disneyland, drove back that night, and yesterday, we had an event with her school, I did a 10-miler (whoo!) and then…
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Friday Faves
Happy weekend! Congratulations to those of you who are graduating and finishing up with finals. Hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. The fires are still raging in San Diego, and I’ll continue to send thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. We’re also grateful for the first responders who have worked tirelessly to ensure everyone’s…
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Spicy Almond Dip
Thank you to those of you who have sent well wishes with the recent San Diego fires. Our house is fine for now, but I’m sending thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. You can see the smoke from the freeway, and it’s heartbreaking to hear of those who have had to evacuate their homes. Snack…
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Finding a preschool
This wasn’t a topic that I originally planned on blogging about, but I’ve gotten quite a few requests for a post about finding a preschool. Livi started preschool last fall in Tucson -if you’re in Tucson and need recommendations, shoot me an email!- as a way to get some extra help two mornings each week…
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Latest reads
Hi guys! How’s your morning going so far? I’m so glad you liked the quinoa pancake recipe. I had another batch for breakfast this morning. So good 🙂 Yesterday afternoon while Liv was napping, I decided to plant some more herbs out in the yard since we still had unused soil and pots. Bell was…
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Quinoa Pancakes Recipe
Hi guys! How’s your day going so far? It’s been a great one over here. Not only do I have this great recipe for nutrient-dense quinoa pancakes to share, I’ve taught one Zumba class so far (one to go!) and I was offered a job teaching barre classes. Exciting to see some things in motion. 🙂…
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