Meals and Fitness for the week

Hi from San Diego! We decided to take a little long weekend getaway. Iโ€™m so excited to be here with my little fam, surrounded by ocean,

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sealsโ€ฆ

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oh, and gluten-free cupcakes. What more could a girl wish for?

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We got into La Jolla at 2:30am- Liv was WIDE AWAKE and cracking up like a little nut.

When we tried to put her to sleep in her pack nโ€™ play, she cried, so we brought her into bed with us. When it was 4am and she was still trying to pry my eyelid opening and laughing, I put her back in her pack nโ€™ play and we all happily slept until 10am. We made our way out and about by 11, around the same time as the rest of the St. Pattyโ€™s party animals slowly wandering around ๐Ÿ˜‰

Since weโ€™re in vacay mode, I donโ€™t have anything planned or prepped as far as eats go. Weโ€™re going to eat our way through San Diego per our usual standards. Weโ€™ve already enjoyed breakfast at The Cottage and on the way here last night, Liv and I shared this pizza from Sauce (artichoke and mushroom) and a salad.

Pizza

Iโ€™m excited to be able to take a few fitness classes while weโ€™re here, too.

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s on the tentative plan:

Sunday: OFF (lots of walking and exploring)

Monday: Pure Barre

Tuesday: Power yoga

Wednesday: (back to real life) teach Zumba and Barre

Thursday: OFF

Friday: Strength and HIIT (40 min)

Saturday: Teach World Beat

Itโ€™s going to be a fun week of fitness for sure.

I hope that youโ€™re enjoying St. Patrickโ€™s Day! Whatโ€™s on your food and fitness menu this week? Taking any new classes?

See ya later with some pics from the day!

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xoxo

Gina

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37 Comments

  1. Kate on March 17, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    does that mean youโ€™re doing HIIT for a total of 40 minutes? Iโ€™m always confused about how much of HIIT to do and for how long since bodyrock says โ€œdo it with us everyday!โ€ although I know you advise 2-3 times a week. Have a wonderful vacation, it looks beautiful!

    • Fitnessista on March 17, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      no, hiit for 20, weights for 20. i would die if i did hiit for 40 minutes!
      i 100% disagree with bodyrock for that. if you work that hard everyday, youโ€™ll overtrain and plateau
      xoxo

      • Kate on March 17, 2013 at 4:50 pm

        wonderful, youโ€™re the best!

    • sarah on March 17, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Hmm I just want to say ,if you clue yourself up on Bodyrock, or as itโ€™s now called- The DailyHiit, the site , workouts and programmes do not advocate doing Hiit everyday at all.
      Itโ€™s best to properly research fitness programmes before starting them, or making presumptions about them.

  2. Jackie on March 17, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    The pictures of the beach make me wish that I had that sort of weather right now. I am so over the cold!

  3. Kailey on March 17, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Your past San Diego posts are the reason my family stopped at La Jolla when we were there last year-and it was the best part of our California trip! I miss it (especially those stinkinโ€™ cute seals), enjoy your time!!!

    • Fitnessista on March 17, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      theyโ€™re my favorite part about cali ๐Ÿ™‚ so glad you liked it here, too!

  4. Karissa on March 17, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Oh that sounds like so much fun, what beautiful pictures! (And the pic of the pizza made me drool just a bit.) So glad you get to enjoy a long weekend with your family- enjoy and happy St. Pattyโ€™s day to you! No big plans here, recovering from being a bit under the weather- picked up a DELISH round of Irish soda bread from whole foods yesterday though, YUM!

    • Fitnessista on March 17, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      i need to go pick some up before itโ€™s gone!

  5. Ashley @ Life and Fitness on March 17, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I hope to visit Cali one day! It must be nice to live in San Diego and see the seals all the time. No big St. Pattyโ€™s Day plans for me, but I did get a green lime refresher from Starbucks to celebrate. Enjoy the vacation ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Veterinarianess on March 17, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    That pizza looks ridiculous! I could eat pizza all day, every day ๐Ÿ™‚
    Have fun on your mini vacay!

  7. Hayley on March 17, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    We have a beach house in La Jolla and I was just there a couple weekends ago looking at those exact same seals and had breakfast at The Cottage ๐Ÿ™‚ If you want recommendations for food, I highly suggest lunch at Georgeโ€™s at the Cove and dinner at Roppongi. My two fave restaurants there for sure! Hope you have a blast!

  8. LauraT on March 17, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I love your pics from San Diego! I made a note about The Cottage as a โ€œmustโ€ when I go in June. Do you have any other recommendations for must doโ€™s or eats? We are going for the RNR half marathon and staying 5 days.
    Looks like you all had a great time!
    Thank you

    • Shaina Anderson on March 18, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      Iโ€™m just going to jump in and add my 2 cents ๐Ÿ™‚ The Mission (2 locations โ€“ Hillcrest and downtown SD), Cafe 976 (in Pacific Beach) and Hash House A-Go-Go (Hillcrest) are amaaaaaazing for breakfast (or anytime really but a must for breakfast) and Isabelโ€™s Cantina (right behind 976 in PB) is delish for dinner (same chef as The Mission).

      I lived in Pacific Beach for 2 years and they pretty much knew my name in all of these establishments. ๐Ÿ™‚

      • Laura on March 18, 2013 at 6:01 pm

        Shaina, Thank you so much!

        • Fitnessista on March 18, 2013 at 11:20 pm

          definitely agree with the mission and isobelโ€™s cantina! coffee cup is also good for breakfast! dinner at whisk and ladle, cupcakes at cups (this is a MUST!), shopping and walking around in la jolla is amazing ๐Ÿ™‚
          xoxo

  9. Allison @ Train Eat Repeat on March 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    since its Sunday, its grocery day so getting some healthy and clean food planned for the week. As far as fitness goes, I gotta get back to the gym and get running! Got a half marathon in less than 70 days. Eep!
    I wish I could just go to san diego for a short visit, or anywhere that doesnโ€™t half snow for that factโ€ฆ Saskatchewan is getting terribly frustrating with the constant snowing this past week. come on spring

  10. Babs on March 17, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Looks like a fun trip. Iโ€™m sure you couldnโ€™t even be mad when your eye lids were pried open but that little cutie. I bet you were happy she slept so late. Enjoy your vacay ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Erin @ Axell's Kitchen on March 17, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Love San Diego, my husband was stationed there a couple of years ago..Glad you got to take a mini vacation!

  12. Kim on March 17, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    What a nice last minute trip! Enjoy some relaxing family time!!!

  13. J on March 17, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I have a pretty random question, but feel like you would give me an accurate answer. I am trying to lose weight. I have tried so many diets and failed. I notice you eat a pretty high fat, lower carb diet. Do you think this helps with weight loss, or just maintaining weight. How many grams of fat should I am for a day? I notice I feel satisfied eating fatty foods, like the almond flour bread, rather than eating a regular slice of toast. Can you give me any direction?

    Thanks, your blog is inspirational.

    • Fitnessista on March 17, 2013 at 11:45 pm

      hey j,
      my diet is higher in protein and carbs with moderate fat. (i just donโ€™t post my daily toasts with almond butter or mugs of cereal because theyโ€™re pretty boring)
      i feel a lot more satisfied with real fats in my diet, like nuts, egg yolks and avocado. i wish i could be more help but it really is a matter of finding what works best for you. if you feel more satisfied with a higher percentage of fats, iโ€™d definitely experiment with that. i think one of the keys is to watch sugar intake if youโ€™re eating high fat.
      xoxo

  14. Emily on March 17, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Long weekends are the bestโ€ฆhope you have a relaxing, fun time!

    Canโ€™t wait to see what you think of Pure Barre!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. amanda on March 17, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    what is that adorable crocheted/knitted hoodie sweater that Liv is wearing (multi colored)? I love it!!! I have two girlfriends who recently had babies (well, one will be making her appearance in less than a month), and I know theyโ€™d love something like that!

  16. Laura Ann on March 17, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Enjoy your time here in San Diego! And if you havenโ€™t already, I highly recommend you venture out into Hillcrest and North Park for some really good food. Encinitas is also a gorgeous beach town. Also, โ€˜Station Tavernโ€™ in South Park is a hip burger and beer bar with an outdoor play area for kids. Have fun!

  17. Debbie on March 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    My fiance and I were just in San Diego for a short vacay last weekend and had an amazing time. We walked along the beach and went for a hike at Torrey Pines State Park in La Jolla, in case youโ€™re looking for more things to do. The San Diego zoo was also amazing. They have pandas and a baby kolas. Hope you have fun!

  18. Rebecca on March 17, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Glad to see I am not the only one who has a toddler who thinks it is absolutely hiliarious to poke at Mamaโ€™s eyeballs when she is trying to sleep ๐Ÿ˜‰

  19. Danica @ It's Progression on March 17, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    weโ€™re supposed to get yet another snow storm tonightโ€ฆIโ€™m dreaming of being some place warm like this! enjoy every moment!

  20. Kathleen@newversionofme on March 17, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Looks amazing! Itโ€™s so nice to get away โ€“ even if just for a few days. Enjoy your time!!

  21. Susan on March 17, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing your trip! Weโ€™re moving to San Diego in 12 days!!! Iโ€™m so excited for sunshine (we currently live in Canada โ€“ rainy Vancouverโ€ฆ)!! Enjoy the rest of your vacation! ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. simi on March 17, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    ahhh youโ€™re in San Diego!! I finally moved back home after being away. San Diego is the best and the weather is perfect right now. One little suggestion- Maybe take a few workouts outside and go for a run at the beach? ๐Ÿ™‚ Itโ€™s not everyday you can run next to the Ocean. Mission beach/Pacific Beach is a fun place, ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Fitnessista on March 17, 2013 at 11:19 pm

      thatโ€™s true! weโ€™re taking lots of walks by the ocean and will probably fit in a run, too. weโ€™ve been out there 3 times today already- so beautiful!

  23. Lucie@fitswisschick on March 18, 2013 at 2:13 am

    Oh how I looove San Diego!! So wonderful you get to spend a vacay there.
    I am taking the TRX Bootcamp class this week, love it!!

  24. Kristi @ lifesprinkles.com on March 18, 2013 at 10:57 am

    ahhh I love La Jolla! (and Cups!) Enjoy your stay! ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. Jay on March 18, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Love San Diego. It is definitely my familyโ€™s favorite place to vacation too. Hope youโ€™re having a great time!

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