what I’ve been reading lately

May 5, 2025

Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins…

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This cookie cake is gluten-free and secretly packed with protein. Get your recovery meal in the dessert way :) check out the recipe on fitnessista.com

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cake

This healthy COOKIE CAKE has a bonus dose of protein and healthy fats. It’s gluten-free, low in sugar, and… it’s a cookie cake. So, you need this. I’m having a weird protein powder thing right now. Part of me is like “just eat real food” and the other part is like “GAINZ” so I keep adding protein…

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derby newbie + those weekend things

Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Hope you had a wonderful one, filled with relaxation and fun.  Friday night, the Pilot had to work late, so I made a Blue Apron dinner at home, and after he was back, we drank some wine and watched the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.   …

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Friday Faves

Hi friends! How are you?? Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? Any fun plans or fitness events? I’ve taught and/or trained clients every day this week, so I’m definitely excited for some downtime with the fam. I’m hoping to head strawberry picking with the girls, and also catch a yoga class. I’d love to…

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Mother's Day Gift Guide for 2017! fitnessista.com

Mother’s Day gift guide

Hi friends! Happy almost-Friday! Hope your week is going well. It’s been a pretty great week over here. I REALLY missed teaching, and being back into it is making me so.dang.happy. I taught my first yoga class here in Valdosta -I’ve only taught a few classes in my life- and it went pretty well. Yoga…

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homemade sous vide egg bites

Homemade Sous Vide Egg Bites (without the sous vide machine)

Word to the world: we have a sous vide egg bites problem. When I first heard about these things months ago, I got myself to a Starbucks ASAP. Eggs are my favorite food on the planet, and I was so pumped to get a protein-y egg bite with my morning latte. Until, I couldn’t find…

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