Noodle house and noodle legs

May 5, 2014 |

Hiiii 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend and a happy Cuatro de Mayo. I spent most of it in BodyPump training -I’ll post a full recap in the next couple of days!- but still got to enjoy some time with my little fam. Liv and I had a pizza party on the patio when…

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While you were BodyPumping…

May 4, 2014 |

Hi guys!  It hurts to type this. I’m finishing up BodyPump instructor training this weekend and every muscle in my body is crying (tears of happiness, of course). 😉 I’ll post a full recap when the training is over for those of you who have been considering certification, but I will say that it has…

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Friday Faves

May 2, 2014 |

It’s the weekend! Anything fun planned? We have a couple of things on the agenda, but for the most part it should be pretty low key. The Pilot has been in a training course all week, so Liv and I are excited to hang out with him. (Fresh cut roses from our little garden) Some…

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Spring Legs Workout + Reebok ONE Cushion giveaway

May 1, 2014 |

Hi guys! How’s the day treating ya? Is it the weekend yet?! I’m so happy to hear you liked the banana bread recipe. Our batch is gone, and a new one will definitely be made this weekend. Today, I thought I’d share a new leg workout in addition to an awesome giveaway from my friends…

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Spring roasted vegetable risotto

April 29, 2014 |

This post is brought to you by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (aka my favorite almond milk). I’m working with them to create monthly recipes on the blog, and am planning to do only vegetarian recipes. You can check out last month’s vegan banana pudding here! Risotto is one of those things you can file under…

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something a group fitness certification won’t teach you

April 29, 2014 |

Once upon a time -I’m being vague here because I don’t want to directly call out the company/studio- some blogging friends and I went to take a fitness class as part of an event. The studio knew we were bloggers, were wonderfully kind and accommodating, and made a point to let the instructor know that…

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the best fruit salad

the best fruit salad and a new Zumba video

April 29, 2014 |

Hi guys! How’s your day going so far? Lately, boatloads of fruit have been consumed in our house. This is the best fruit salad and I’ve been making it fairly often for the past few weeks. Livi goes crazy for it, and it’s the same salad I took over to Whitney’s to celebrate Easter with her family. Hope…

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White Plum Giveaway

April 28, 2014 |

This post is brought to you by White Plum and includes an awesome giveaway opportunity! Read on for your chance to win one of three shop credits to their gorgeous sping line. They also offered 20% off for Fitnessista readers (just use the code GINA20 at checkout). Hi guys! Hope you’re having a great day…

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Healthy Cinco de Mayo recipe roundup

April 28, 2014 |

Good morning! <3 Hope you’re having a lovely day so far. One week from today is a beloved holiday: Cinco de Drinko Mayo.  Despite our Hispanic background, my family has never been big into Cinco de Mayo celebrations. (16 de Septiembre is higher on the significance totem pole.) It wasn’t until late in college that…

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Dog beach and weekend pics

April 27, 2014 |

Bella is OBSESSED with the dog beach. She runs into the surf, sprints back, and for the time we’re there, she seems like she’s a young pup, instead of pushing nine like she really is. (She’s always pretty spry, but it’s like the ocean brings out her youth even more.) Friday afternoon after the Pilot…

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Fitness, winners and dinners

April 27, 2014 |

Hi friends! Hope you’ve enjoying a wonderful weekend! We’ve been laying low which has been glorious after a busy week, and I’ve been hard at work on book edits. I’m excited to have everything turned in, and just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your support with the book journey. I’m…

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