Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. This morning, I’m catching a Peloton class and then tackling Liv’s closet. I’d been avoiding it but really need to clear out the pants and winter stuff, especially since we’re in the heat of summer. That will be my project for the day before we head off for Friday night pool night. I hope you have a good one, too!
One of the highlights of this week: picking veggies at Apple Annie’s. We hadn’t been to Apple Annie’s since Liv was a baby — it was SO much fun and the perfect outdoor adventure. We met up with some friends and picked green beans, okra, tomatoes, green chilies, bell peppers, and artichokes!
(Livi’s bracelet has tiny macarons on it)
Lunch was on the patio at La Unica, and was INCREDIBLE. I had an egg scramble with green chilies, rice, and beans. So, so good. This little day trip was such a nice way to break up the week and explore a bit. The girls had a great time… and they’ve been excited to eat more vegetables because they picked them. Always a bonus. 😉
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite eats, wears, reads, etc. and I love hearing about the things you’re lovin’ too. Please shout out a current fave in the comments section if you’d like to join in the fun!
Fashion + beauty:
These bike shorts. (<- -my referral code is GINAHAR if you decide to order and would like 15% off!) I was very late hopping on the bike short trend for a couple of reasons. 1) They remind me of 3rd grade, which is a time period I’d be perfectly happy deleting from my life and 2) I’m not vertically blessed and I didn’t think they’d be flattering on me. Even so, I decided to give these ones a try because I love the shine on them! Verdict: they’re super cute and more flattering than I thought they’d be. It’s a fun way to switch up the usual lulu shorts without having to wear long leggings.
Wrap hat. I found this gem on Amazon with awesome reviews and love it so far. It’s can be conveniently rolled into my pool bag and I can wear it with my hair up in a high bun. Wins all around.
Read, watch, listen:
This “Good Mom” Billie Eilish parody.
My second book is out! My manuscript was due about 4 weeks into this whole situation, so needless to say, finishing was a huge endeavor. This book is geared more towards beginners with lots of info on how HIIT works, breakdowns of exercises, fun 15-minute workouts, simple healthy meal ideas, and more. Since the beginning, I emphasized the importance of diversity and approachability throughout the pages. Callisto did a beautiful job featuring so many different types of women through the photos and illustrations. If you’re looking for a “back to basics” type book, or would like to gift it to someone that’s just getting started in the fitness world, the link to check it out is here. If you’d like a copy, leave a comment below! I’ll pick 5 lucky winners and ship out some signed books and goodies early next week. 😉
20 new ways to measure success.
Aladdin is coming to Disney+! Liv and I had the treat of seeing it on Broadway and the 10-min + version of “Friend Like Me” is everything.
Fitness + good eats:
Shrimp and rice in a pineapple bowl! We’ve been really trying to switch up our food rotation and this was such a delicious summer meal. I’ve made a version of this here, but for the recent variation, I also seasoned everything with the Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote seasoning.
Food is exponentially more fun when it’s served in a pineapple bowl.
Cafe Gratitude cookbook. I’m still on a mission to try out new recipes and cooking techniques because I’m so bored with food and was thrilled to see this online. Cafe Gratitude is one of my favorite vegan restaurants ever and this book is filled with gorgeous photos and recipes. It reminds me of the raw food recipes of yore – “Ok, I want pizza 4 days from now so I need to start dehydrating the crust today and soaking the nuts for the sauce I’ll make tomorrow” – and they have many steps. While I don’t think it will be realistic to make these on the daily (especially since a waffle eaten over the sink is fine cuisine right now lol), but I’m going to make one recipe each week as something special to enjoy and have leftovers for lunches or breakfasts.
A good reminder to keep our kiddos moving.
A healthy twist on tuna salad.
Try this week’s yoga and barre combo workout!
Happy Friday, friends!
xo
Gina
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Your new book looks fantastic!!! Congratulations on finishing (especially during the pandemic)!
Congratulations on your new book!
Congrats on the new book! You are a Rockstar for pulling that off in the time of the ‘Rona!
Your new book looks great, love cover and emphasis on making it accessible for everyone. It’s amazing that you finished it during the pandemic.
Way to go in finishing another book!! This will be a huge thing right now with everyone home!
The book looks fantastic – sounds like everything I love about your workouts plus a whole lot more. Congratulations
Congratulations on your new book!
Congrats on your second book!! What an accomplishment. I really enjoyed your first one. Your day trip looked so fun and I’m sure it was nice to be in fresh air and see friends. Happy weekend!
Congratulations on your new book! I love a good quick yet effective workout:)
Congratulations on the book! I’d love to be able to check it out!!
Hey Gina – love, love, love that you took the girls to pick veggies! We’re a farm family from upstate NY – my kiddos love teaching their friends where food comes from (aka NOT the grocery store). Smiles
Congratulations on the new book! You’re such a rockstar 🙂
And when are we getting The Lion King (Broadway version obvi) on Disney+?! The people want to know…
Congratulations on your second book! It looks great for a beginner or for someone like me getting back into fitness after an injury.
Gina, you are a rockstar! Congrats on the new book. Thanks for all your fun Friday Faves posts!!
Congrats on the second book. I love 15 minute workouts!!
Congrats on your new book! What an accomplishment. I’d love to get a copy.
Congrats on the new book! 15 min workouts are right up my alley these days. It’s hard to stay motivated for longer than 30 mins now that I’m working out from home now but I just tell myself something is better than doing nothing!
Congrats on your second book! 15 minute workouts are perfect for this season of quarantine 🙂
HUGE congratulations on the new book! Such a happy part of 2020!!
Congrats on finishing the book! What an amazing accomplishment!!
Ok, the bike shorts look ADORABLE on you. Please wear them forever and the rest of time.
Loving all the workout posts, especially short ones that do the trick! Congrats on your new book!!
I love the cover of the new book!
Congratulations on your second book! I’m a long time reader and have always been in awe of how you make it all work (career, fitness, family!)
So exciting about your new book, Gina! What a big accomplishment, and I love that it builds on your first book too. By the way, I’m all about bike shorts, and I had NO idea how flattering they would be too. They are all I want to wear now! 🙂 Happy Friday!
Yea for book #2! With 2 under 2 15 minutes of HIIT is just what I need!
Congrats on the new book, Gina! Very exciting! And that pineapple shrimp meal looks amazing!
Congratulations on the new book! 🙂
Fantastic! I’d love to read it!
Congrats on the book! I need to get back into fitness more seriously post-baby!
Congrats on the book! I can’t imagine trying to tackle (or finish, etc.) a major writing project at the beginning of the pandemic – that’s awesome!
The pineapple bowl looks delicious, too! How fun!
Congrats on the new book! And what a perfect time for quick, intense workouts with so many being at home!
Also, the shrimp and rice looks amazing!
Congratulations on tge new book! Im so new to exercise and would love a copy of your book! I see stuff on the internet and im like, what is that?
Omg congrats on the new book, Gina!!
That shrimp and rice in pineapple looks so good 🙂
Love biker shorts! Going veggie farming/picking sound so fun 🙂 I think we are going to work on the yard this weekend … maybe lol
Congrats on the new book!
Congrats on the new book!!! I’m intrigued by the wrap hat!
I’m seriously so excited for you and your second book! I have your first book so looking forward to getting this one!!
I have your first book and absolutely love it and would be super thrilled to be the lucky recipient of the second book! I hope you and your family are well 🙂
Congratulations on your new book! What an achievement! ❤️
Congratulations on the new book! I would love to be able to get a copy. Fifteen-minute workouts? Sign me up!
I bought your first book years ago, read it on a cross-country flight, and enjoyed trying the HIIT workouts once I returned home. The book will now stay open to my favorite workout on its own. ☺️ Would love to check out your new book and share it with a friend who has been struggling with home workout options during this crazy time.
Congratulations on your book! I would love a copy! I’m working back through barre boot camp again
Congratulations on the book! It looks great – I’ve been working on adding short but effective workouts into my routine so this is amazing.
Congrats on the new book! So exciting!
Your Friday Faves posts are some of my favorite to read! I’d love to win a copy of your new book. Congratulations!
Congrats on the new book!
Yassss! I love this…its tastyyy.
Congratulations on finishing book #2!!!! Such a big accomplishment!
Congratulations on the new book. That’s awesome! Oh my gosh I saw Aladdin live in London, and can’t believe I get to see it again. Thanks for sharing that. It made my day!
Congratulations on the new book Gina!
Congratulations on the book! Love that you have 15min workouts. Perfect for a busy mama!
Congratulations on your book, Gina! I’d so love a copy!
Congrats on the new book, I’d love a copy!!! 15 min workouts, yes please! Perfect for my days off from OTF!
Would you class Orangetheory classes as HIIT?
I’d love to win a copy of your book. 2 months post-partum so looking to get back into fitness