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NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam + Study tips
A couple of months ago, in my first attempt to beef up my personal training knowledge and certifications, I took the NASM personal training exam. I had been studying for it on and off for quite a while, and in the end, was so glad I took my time with the course. I learned a…
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Movie switcheroo + a Vitamix winner
Hi friends <3 Thanks for all of the sweet comments about Livi’s birthday party. She had a blast! She was EXHAUSTED from all of the partying and jumping, too. When we were packing everything up to leave, we caught a glimpse of her simultaneously checking out her gifts and trying to snooze by the gift…
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Liv’s 2nd Birthday Party and the magical 321 cake
Spent the morning celebrating this little lady’s fabulous 2 years <3 (My mom was holding her so she couldn’t fall) Just like last year, we had a little family party here at the house on her actual birthdate, and waited until later to celebrate with all of our friends and family. It’s fun to split…
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1/19: Meals and fitness for the week
This post is on auto-publish because I’m with some friends filming the Winter Shape Up videos! I’m SO excited about this year’s Shape Up. It starts next week (January 27- mark yo’ calendars) and is going to be the best one yet. Anne and I have been hard at work getting everything together, and it…
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Savory Vitamix Recipes + a giveaway!
I’ve had a long-term love affair with my Vitamix. It was one of my very first exciting blog gifts, and I’ve used it almost every day since. I even ended up taking it with me on my honeymoon! (Maybe I should be embarrassed that I traveled with a giant blender, but nope. I own it.)…
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1/17: Friday Faves
-Someone special who always reminds me to stop and smell the flowers. -Black garlic from Trader Joe’s. It sounds totally weird, but is surprisingly delicious. The bitterness is removed through the fermentation process, leaving a slightly sweet, soft, garlicky clove. I added them to some mushroom gravy the other night, and also ate an entire…
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Bye-bye, eyelashes
[Warning: gross eyeball pics ahead. Please skip if eyeballs and veins make you squeamish, or if you happen to be eating your lunch] So, I’m a bit of a stubborn one. (It’s part of my Scorpio nature.) Sometimes it’s in my favor, as I think it helps me to work a little bit harder, and…
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New stability ball workout {video}
Good morning! Happy almost-Friday <3 Zumba went really well last night! I had three ladies, who take Zumba classes often together, and they were a hoot. They followed along extremely well, so I threw in a couple of my more complicated dances towards the end. After not teaching for a while, and only being used…
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Back at it + a new Zumba playlist
Afternoon pho. The best kind 😉 Pho hack: I saved some of the broth from takeout -they always give us extra- and added cooked chicken, more cilantro, sriracha, and boiled TJ’s rice noodles. Speaking of the chicken, it’s probably the best chicken I’ve ever made. This is the recipe. It’s super easy, makes the house…
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Egg-free protein-packed breakfasts
Hi friends! Good morning <3 I’m happy you enjoyed the Shockwave post -I can’t wait to try it out again- and keep your giveaway entries coming! I’ll announce the winner on Friday with the start of a new weekend giveaway. I’ll give you a hint: it’s very powerful and you can blend things in it…
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Focus on: Shockwave
I like to write Focus On posts for classes that aren’t available here, like a bit of a fitness daydream. Physique 57, Grit, Buti Fitness, etc. etc. Anyone know of an awesome Shockwave class in San Diego?! This is a class I had the opportunity to try once, and I’ve been thinking about it ever…
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