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Summer Workout Gear
Since I never grew up with official seasons, they kind of confuse me. When it’s summer, I don’t want to spend a ton on summer clothes, since fall will be here soon. And then I remember it’s technically summer here in AZ 3/4 of the year. I have a hard time committing to trends (unless…
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My skin is turning orange
Ok, salmon can’t really do that, but I’ve had a lot of it this week: It’s funny because way back in the dieting days, I avoided fats (even healthy fats) like the plague. I like to think I’m making up for lost time. Not only do they taste amazing, but I notice a huge difference…
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Indian food dreams
Sometimes you have to count on someone else to help out with the meals. Like Joe the Trader. Something about swimming –or bopping around holding a heavy baby- makes me so hungry. The Pilot was also starving when we got back home, so he did the bedtime routine with Liv while I whipped up a…
Read More →Suit up
Ahhhh, so good to be back home with my favorite people and fur child. Such a lady. Work was good today- no Zumba, but I assisted DJ Dance Cardio, taught a cardio/strength class, got a new suit for pool classes (Baywatch outfit no more!) and it was my first time teaching drums of death.…
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Sparkling Lemonade Iced Tea
Sparkling lemonade iced tea is a refreshing drink to cool off with as we head into these warmer months. It’s sweetened with Stevia, so you can enjoy a sweet drink without the sugar rush. I had an amazing weekend with amazing people, and I’m also wicked sore from teaching on Saturday. My biceps are killing me!…
Read More →Fave Picante Picks
So whenever I post pics of food on the blog, I’ll leave it pretty plain so you can tell what it is: and then usually THIS will happen. Hot sauce, cayenne pepper and/or red chili flakes – mama likes it spicy. I have a huge jar of red pepper flakes in the car, a…
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Banana Almond Muffins
When was the last time you had a muffin? For me, it was when we had breakfast at Ventana. They have gluten-free breads and pastries – when I saw they had apple-cinnamon muffins, I was scary excited. I love muffins and always seem to forget about them when I’m at the store. When I’m baking,…
Read More →Here comes the sun
Smoothie weather! Nice to see ya. It’s easy to complain about the heat when you live in the desert, but I say bring it on. I may change my tune when it’s 115* and my eegee is melting faster than I can drink it, but for now, I will relish in the toastiness, Drink lots…
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Some things never change
Like my constantly mismatched socks protein, berry, almond butter oats (kinda watery this morning, but still good) and Bella’s ability to peer deep into your soul. Thankfully, some things do change… like the Pilot’s facial hair 😉 Mustache March ended early over here! No more scratchy kisses for meeeeeee. We went to Lowe’s this morning…
Read More →The Bird House
When we were feeling domestic the other day, the Pilot picked up a hummingbird feeder, since we had quite a few different bird feeders in Valdosta. It’s been really successful. I came downstairs the other morning, and a HUGE turtle dove was eating out of the hummingbird feeder. I hope that’s ok? All of the…
Read More →Rain on the workout parade
Rain on the windows, snow on the mountains a lovely, dreary Tucson day. It decided to jump down 30 degrees for a little wintery chill.. as long as it doesn’t stick around, I don’t mind 😉 Plus, we could use the rain… especially my cilantro that I haven’t watered in at least 4 months. It…
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Protein fruit yogurt
Hey guys! Happy Friday 🙂 Anything fun planned for the weekend? We have a party to go to on Saturday, along with a return to tapping. <— So random, but exciting. My boss is an incredible instructor and is teaching some fitness and dance classes at a local studio. When I saw her the other…
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