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December 29, 2013 |

12/22: Some weekend pics

December 22, 2013 |

12/15: Some weekend pics

December 15, 2013 |

12/8: Some weekend pics

December 8, 2013 |

12/1: Some weekend pics

December 1, 2013 |

11/24: Some weekend pics

November 24, 2013 |

11/17: Pics from the day

November 17, 2013 |

11/10: Some weekend pics

November 10, 2013 |

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November 3, 2013 |

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It's always interesting to see that the top search

It's always interesting to see that the top search terms that lead people to the blog often have nothing to do with fitness, like: guinea pigs, baby food (still one of the most popular after 8 years!), potty training, gallbladder and... divorce. 😳

It shouldn’t surprise me. I mean, the Pilot did have a mysterious 7-month absence from the blog while he was deployed. Plus, social media so often only presents the highlight reel which often leaves people guessing about what’s really going on behind the scenes. The reality is: maintaining a functional relationship is really challenging! The Pilot has been traveling consistently for years, and I’m trying to balance primary caretaker with my work here (while the kids are at home).

The struggle is real, but we make it work. Why? Because we’re dedicated to not giving up. We listen to each other, make time to do things together, and put in the maximum effort to ensure the best possible balance between work, family, and our relationship. There are times when one of us gets run down, so the other recognizes it, and steps it up. It’s not always pretty, but we’re always thankful we fight for each other. Sharing more about this up on the blog this am (link in stories). Cheers to finding a partner that is equally weird and equally dedicated to our love and our family. 💕💕💕

GIVEAWAY for a $250 athleisure gift card!! 🎉 🏃‍♀️ I wanted to bring some joy into your feed, so I've teamed up with five of my favorite fit mommas to give one lucky winner a $250 Lululemon gift card. It's super easy to enter to win, so follow these instructions for your chance to get lucky ... 🍀
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HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow me: @fitnessista
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend in the comments
4. Head to @lifenleggings , find this photo on her feed and repeat these steps
5. Continue along the loop, following each of the ladies involved, until you end up back here (there's only six of us, so it won't take long)
6. You can tag more than one friend in the comments, for more chances to win
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DEADLINE:
This giveaway will close ‪on Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m. Pacific time‬. The winner will be announced in this post.
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PRIZE PACKAGE:
$250 gift card to Lululemon
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DISCLAIMER:
This giveaway is not sponsored or associated with Instagram. The winner must reside in the U.S. and must be at least 18 years of age. The winning account must be set to public at the conclusion of the giveaway so that all steps can be verified, and the winner must be following all of the accounts involved to be eligible. Good luck to you, friends!

Jackfruit is one of my favorite vegan meat substit

Jackfruit is one of my favorite vegan meat substitutes. (Not a vegan - I just like vegan food!) It's simple, like a blank canvas, and doesn't contain any sketchy ingredients. 🙌🏻 It's just jackfruit! 😍
My fave way to enjoy this is by making jackfruit carnitas into a giant burrito bowl. 🌯 🥘
Here's how to make the jackfruit carnitas:
Ingredients:
* 20 oz jackfruit (brined in water), drained and shredded
* 1/4 red onion, small diced
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon oregano
* 1 tablespoon orange zest 🍊
* Juice of 1/2 orange
Saute on the stovetop for about 7 minutes, until fragrant. Then pop it under the broiler on a lined cookie sheet for about 10 minutes until the edges are crispy! 💃🎉
To serve, I like it with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, fajita veggies, black beans, guac, salsa, lime wedges, and cilantro. Super easy and leftovers are even better. 🤓
Have you had jackfruit before? What's your fave recipe? It makes awesome shredded BBQ "meat," too.

Friendly reminder to take time each day for someth

Friendly reminder to take time each day for something you enjoy - something just for you, even if it's only 5 minutes. ☕️😴🧘🏻‍♀️📖

For me, things I used to do regularly without thought have turned into this beautiful act of self care. Before the world turned upside down, I didn't think twice about getting in a fitness class, meeting a friend for a cup of coffee or glass of wine, going shopping alone, or reading.

Now things are obviously a bit different, so I try to schedule something to look forward to each day. Maybe it's a bath, a short restorative yoga class, reading on the patio while the kiddos play, watching 20 minutes of Netflix before bed (Down to Earth is SO good!!) or even taking time to make a "real meal" when it's really much easier to pour chocolate chips out of the bag. 🤫😬😬

Nurture yourselfsome way each day, even if you don't have a ton of time. It's worth it for mental health and happiness, especially when we're living in this Groundhog's Day situation. 💕

xoxo

Sunday morning vibes 🍳 🥓 ☕️

Sunday morning vibes 🍳 🥓 ☕️

This photo was taken when quarantine first started

This photo was taken when quarantine first started. The Pilot had just returned from a 6-day trip, so I asked him to watch the kids so I could get some quiet time aka hide in the closet and drink a can of rosé. 🍷 Needless to say I was quickly discovered. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😂
Despite all of the unknown, worry and sadness that have shrouded the past few months, every time I look through my camera roll, I smile or get a little laugh at our random adventures and the girls’ silly antics. These babies keep me busy and endlessly entertained...and they’ve helped me make some lemonade out of ‘Rona lemons. 🍋

Something I've been looking forward to for the pas

Something I've been looking forward to for the past few months: finally going back to hot yoga and I CAN'T WAIT to do it when it's safe again. 🙏🏻
For now, I'm depending on short yoga blitzes at home with stretching and meditation to keep me sane. 🧘🏻‍♀️
Sharing a short yoga flow for crazy times up on the blog this morning. (Swipe for the moves that are included! Sharing the link in my stories, too) These are some of my go-to movements when I need to center myself and gather some energy for the day.
Leave some emojis for how you're feelin' this morning!
Mine: 😴 💥 🤯 😳🤷🏻‍♀️

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

What if spot training actually worked? 🧐🧐🧐
Do 100 sit-ups. Boom. Six-pack. 💥
Do a bunch of biceps curls. Shredded arms, done. 💪🏻
While spot training doesn't exist (when you burn fat, this happens all over your body, and your body type, metabolism, and hormones will determine the first visible results), there are some exercises that are more effective than others. 🤓
For this week's barre workout, I picked some of my very favorite exercises for lean, strong legs:
🦵 Standing quad series
🩰 Plié squats with side leg series
🥨 Seated pretzel
and some quadruped exercises.
Linking it up in my stories if you want to give it a try!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
What's a fitness mistake that you used to make? When I first started working out, I would do ab work every single day (hoping that spot training was real).

HIIT has always been one of my go-tos when I'm cru

HIIT has always been one of my go-tos when I'm crunched on time or just want to challenge myself. 💪🏻 🔥
Some of the many benefits of HIIT:
- Increased metabolism (it increases the size and density of the mitochondria in our cells. These are our little fat-burning firehouses! Your body also has to work harder to restore everything back to pre-workout levels, which burns extra calories in the process.)
- Increased speed and performance 🏃‍♀️ - Increased heart health ❤️ - It's quick! True HIIT workouts shouldn't last longer than 20-25 minutes. If you're doing it right, you won't want it to last longer than that! ⏰
Here's a 15-minute HIIT workout for ya.
Complete the following exercises 3 times, working for 40 seconds and resting for 20 seconds.
🔹Double jump lunge side and front R
🔹Double jump lunge side and front L
🔹Plie squat jump
🔹Rotating broad jumps
🔹Mountain climbers (8) into thruster
Be sure to watch the video for the bonus last exercise 🤣🤣🤣
Let me know if you give it a try! As always, modify as needed and talk with a doctor before making any fitness changes.
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Happy Father’s Day to my love. Watching him be a

Happy Father’s Day to my love. Watching him be a dad and the love he gives to our girls is one of my very favorite things. 💜💜💜

Thanks to @paleomg for inspiring this Greek dinner

Thanks to @paleomg for inspiring this Greek dinner bowl! 🥘 - rice (cooked in instant pot) 🍚 - chicken thighs (cooked stovetop with oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder, and made a sauce scraping the bits up from the bottom of the pan with a little white wine, garlic, and butter) 🍗 -cucumber -Kalamata olives (we ran out or I would have added more!)
-hummus -romaine with Greek dressing 🥗 -topped with mint
I added tzatziki sauce to the girls’ meals and they went crazy for it. Such an easy and delicious summer dinner! 🙌🏻

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