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Suja Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon San Diego Recap
The images of dancing juices at the finish line must have worked, because after five years, I finally have a new PR for the half marathon <3 As you guys know, Suja invited me to participate in the half marathon here in San Diego and I was apprehensive about saying yes. After injuring myself and…
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Tucson Faves: the food
Hi guys! How’s your day going so far? So glad to hear that so many of you are joining in the “Plank a Day” challenge! Abs in April, babyyyy. Not only is the plank one of my favorite total-body strengthening moves (targeting the transverse abdominis + all of the muscles you use to support yourself,…
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New booty burner {video}
Hi friends! TGIAF… any fun plans for the weekend? Also, the Olympics start this weekend! Excited to watch. So guess what?! You know my tiny new Zumba class? Last week I had two people, and last night I had seven! Usually if I have one person, I’m happy, (otherwise, I’d have a dance party with…
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Happy 2nd Birthday to You
Happy birthday to youuuuuu, happy birthday, little lovebug, happy birthday to you! Yesterday, Livi asked if she could go back in my belly. I tried to explain to her that besides the whole size thing, being in my belly was how she first started to grow until she was ready to be out in the…
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Dance Cardio Combo (video)
Hi friends! How was your weekend? Hope it was lovely <3 We went over to my aunt and uncle’s last night for a little Hannukah celebration. Growing up, a lot of my friends celebrated Hannukah, so I was surrounded by the beautiful culture and traditions of the holiday. This was Liv’s first bit of exposure…
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Morning rituals + a giveaway
[This post is sponsored by Panera through a campaign with BlogHer. As always, all opinions are my own. Read on for some of our breakfast favorites plus some awesome giveaway opportunities] I used to be allergic to mornings -the longer I could sleep, the better – but now, I find myself looking forward…
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Music as motivation
This post is part of my partnership with Les Mills, the creator of some of my very favorite workout formats. Read on for my interview with Diana Mils, Creative Director and the designer of the iTunes Les Mills album: RUN and LOADED. I think many of us can agree that music is a huge source…
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Everydrop Water Filter (+ a giveaway!)
[This post is sponsored from Whirlpool® Water. Of course, all opinions are my own. Read on for more details + a giveaway for a lucky reader to get their own EveryDrop™ Water Filter + a $100 gift card!] I’ve gotten away from my number-focused ways. There was a time when I counted calories judiciously, knew…
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Baked Doughnuts for Everyone {giveaway}
I have this thing with doughnuts. I think it was embedded in my brain as a tiny child; with each passing birthday nana would always come over with a pink doughnut and a birthday candle to sing, “Happy Birthday.” I always was aware of the pure awesomeness that is a fresh doughnut. It’s one of…
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Conquering lateness + an awesome giveaway
[This is a sponsored post from BlogHer through Citi, which includes an incredible giveaway opportunity. As always, all opinions are my own] I’d always been one of those “late for everything” kind of people. I know it’s rude, it’s embarrassing, but unless it was a job interview, you could pretty much guarantee that I’d…
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9/22: Meals and fitness for the week
Hi friends! Happy Sunday <3 How’s the weekend been? I think that leading up to my half marathon, Sundays are going to equal the day of rest and soreness. Part of me loathes waking up early before I teach to get in a Saturday long run, but on the other hand, I’m so, so thankful…
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