More From the Blog:

IDEA World and Blogfest 2015 Recap

 Just like previous years, I left this weekend’s IDEA conference with a full brain, full heart, sore muscles, lots of inspiration, and great memories with some amazing friends. I look forward to this conference each year, and was so excited that I was able to attend this one, as itโ€™s probably my last bit of work/blog-related travel before…

Read More →

LA, SD, Little Italy

in other words, all over the place. ๐Ÿ™‚ Hi friends! Happy Monday! Howโ€™s the day going so far? Iโ€™m back home after an amazing trip to IDEA in LA. Iโ€™ll be back with a recap from the conference later today, but for now, I thought it would be fun to share some outside adventures and…

Read More →

Fitness Fashion Friday

from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! My favorite sale of the year is here -an awesome opportunity to get brand-new fall merchandise at a reduced price for a limited time- and I thought Iโ€™d share some of the fitness-related pieces Iโ€™m loving in case youโ€™re looking to update your fitness gear for the fall! Iโ€™m always…

Read More →

Friday Faves + hellooo from IDEA

H friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend?? Any fun fitness plans or events coming up? Iโ€™m here at the IDEA World Fitness convention, and having a blast as usual. Itโ€™s always such a great opportunity to surround myself with fellow fitness fanatics, learn from the best in the industry, and see…

Read More →

Schwinn Instructor certification + snack IDEAs

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going? Hope youโ€™re enjoying the afternoon! New post up on the Family page and donโ€™t forget to enter the White Plum giveaway! Helloooo from IDEA aka the Superbowl of Fitness. I look forward to it every year, and always walk away armed with new teaching strategies and inspiration. I highly…

Read More →

Weeks 25-27

*All of my second pregnancy updates can be found on the Family tag above, and are also categorized by trimester <3 Bumpinโ€™ along! 27 weeks: Random thoughts/ things I noticed: -I continue to be obsessed with baby kicks. I just walk around rubbing my belly all day, and savoring the movements. Itโ€™s funny because I…

Read More →

White Plum summer giveaway!

 (3 store credits up for grabs!) This post is sponsored by White Plum and includes an awesome discount code if youโ€™re looking for gorgeous and affordable summer attire. Just enter โ€œGINA25โ€ at checkout to get 25% off until July 22!  While Iโ€™m very thankful for the existence of maternity clothes (aka how I can now comfortably…

Read More →

A to Z survey

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going?? Hope youโ€™re having a wonderful morning! Since Iโ€™m getting things ready for travel today, I thought it would be a fun time for a little survey. I first saw this one on my lovely friend Julieโ€™s blog. I always enjoy reading these, and love hearing more about you, too,…

Read More →

Summer Shape Up Wrap-Up + Throwback Spin playlist

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going? Mine started off with a sweaty BODYPUMP class, and then I came back home for breakfast with the madre and Liv, and a trip to Nordstrom Rack to ride the train outside. (I was like, โ€œWoooo!โ€ and Liv was like, โ€œMom, stop.โ€ haha.) It was a great day to…

Read More →

angry Bell

Hey! Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We enjoyed an awesome dinner with cousins, went to see Minions, tested out the new BODYPUMP release, and my mom came in yesterday! For our date night, we went to Whisknladle, which is located in La Jolla. They serve modern twists on comfort foods -it reminds me…

Read More →

Here pho the faves

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What do you have going on this weekend? We have a date night planned, we’ll be taking Livi to see the new Minions movie with friends, and our gym is launching all of the new Les Mills releases! Aaaaaand my mom gets here Sunday. Itโ€™s going to be a great one!…

Read More →

Grain-free balsamic mushroom chicken with zucchini pasta

 = Random dinner inspiration that turned out quite well ๐Ÿ™‚ I havenโ€™t been feeling super inspired in the kitchen lately. Iโ€™ve been begging my brother to post some recipes on their blog -theyโ€™re doing the Whole 30 right now and have been making some delicious and healthy creations- and feel on and off about cooking.…

Read More →