Sup, Betty Crocker

Hey guys! How’s your day been?

I have been a CLEANING MACHINE– lurve a sparkly casa 🙂

house

house (3)

The puppers watched idly as I swiffered and dusted.

dogs

(Haha see Viesa’s fried chicken basket toy?? She loves that thing)

I also busted out the chef’s knives to get the rest of the prep work done for tonight,

knives

which makes me reminiscent of these days…

photo

minus all of the times I cut myself chopping things at 105degrees 😉

Here’s a pic of the raw calamari before breading it and putting it into the dehydrator to crispify.

calamari

It’s mushrooms!!! (MUSHROOM! MUSHROOM!)

Not raw fish… I don’t think I could roll like that. Or even find a non-sushi fish in Valdosta that I would be comfortable eating raw 😉

Some random eats:

Juice action:

juice

Almond butter + jelly (1/2 a piece came off when I was chiseling off a piece of frozen millet. It was destiny)

millet

Salad beast:

beast

This morning’s yoga practice started this day off on such a *good* note- I’ve felt extra mellow all day. Why haven’t I had yoga in my life recently?? No idea, but it’s back now 🙂

Time to shower my stinky face and get dressed.

See ya with a girls night re-cap 😀

xoxo,

Gina

Something to do: Last chance to hit up the Garlic Gold Sale! You get 8 shakers for $21 (4 different flavors) – it ends tonight. Thank you so much to those of you who have gotten in on the garlicky action <3

Something else to do: Please leave a comment with your blog address if you’d like. (edited to say: omit the “www” if ya can, it will keep your comment from going into the spam folder. For example, fitnessista.com instead of www.fitnessista.com) I deleted my blogroll -it was cluttering the side of my blog and I want to increase it- and will be creating a new blogroll on its own page. I won’t be able to add all of the URLs that you guys post (there are so many blogs out there!) but I would love reminders of my favorites and can’t wait to check out some new ones.

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183 Comments

  1. Betsy Kleiger on June 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    I am so excited to check out all of the blogs your readers posted. Maybe by posting mine I will get better at updating it!

    http://www.playingmommy.com

  2. Mary on June 3, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    your kitchen is AH MAZ INGG!

    my blog is http://merrberruns.wordpress.com If you ever want to check it out. Enjoy your girls night! 🙂

  3. Alison on June 3, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    My blog would not be considered a health-living blog, but it’s a fun one if you like 90s tv sitcoms!

    http://www.buddybands.blogspot.com

    And thanks for all the great stuff you have posted on your blog, thanks to you I now eat breakfast cookies and green shakes!

    • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:14 am

      hahah of course i like 90s tv sitcoms!
      🙂

  4. Jessica @ Jessica Balances on June 3, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Hmm I feel like my previous comment did not go through? Well, anyway, very pretty home Gina! 🙂

    My blog: jessicabalances.com

  5. Jo on June 3, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I have the day off tomorrow (I actually have the next 60+ days off!) and was wondering what to do as it’s to rain here. Now I know I’ll clean my flat until it’s sparkling! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    thirtyandhealthy.wordpress.com

  6. Shari B. (FitFeat) on June 3, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Hi Gina!
    Can I ask what brand of chef’s knives you use? I’ll be heading to holistic culinary school in the fall and will need to buy some GOOD ones, like Wusthof. Wondered which brand you chose and if you’d buy the same ones again. Thanks!

    My blog is http://fitfeat.com/blog — I’d be CRAZY honored to be a part of your blogroll.

    Saw the strawberry tart in your TwitPic – mmmm looks sOOOO good!

    • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:13 am

      i use korin, and love them 🙂

  7. Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches on June 3, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    I love your salad beasts. They inspire me to make my own absurdly large leafy creations!

    I just started my blog a month ago, and I’m loving it! Yay for food blogs and the fabulous food blog community! 🙂

    http://www.summit-sandwiches.com

  8. Naomi (onefitfoodie) on June 3, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    mmmmmm millet bread with AB and jam–sounds perfect right now 🙂

    raw ‘shroom calamari FABULOUS idea!!!

    onefitfoodie.com

  9. Allison @ Food For Healing on June 3, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    aw your place is so gorgeous, I am totally jealous. I make due with what i have tho. can’t wait to have a house one day.

    i love real calamari, its my favourite. Mushrooms is a cool idea too though!

  10. rachael on June 3, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    glad to know I’m not the only one who gets giddy at a clean house. my little bloggy is peacekaleandyoga.com:)

  11. Stacy (StacyGrowsHealthy) on June 3, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    I always feel better after yoga. I’m not sure why I don’t do it more often.

    stacygrowshealthy.blogspot.com

  12. mary ann on June 3, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Betty-I mean, Gina-you are my wonder woman in the kitch, lady. Totz understand if i dont make the blog cut, but its lilpauladean.wordpress.com if it flies
    MA

  13. Shannon @ Before Sunrise on June 3, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Dehydrated mushrooms as calamari?! Sounds very interesting! Can’t wait to see how it comes out – hope you take pics 🙂
    Totally random but – do you happen to live in an Avalon Community?!

    My blog is beforesunriseblog.com 🙂 Come check it out!

  14. Karen W. (WrightLifeTCM) on June 3, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    I have to comment; Bella is soooo cute! She has the best expressions- they’re subtle but hilarious!

    I love cleaning too- I feel bad that people think its a chore. It actually helps me clear my mind while feeling productive.

    Thanks for your happy blog!

  15. The Pilot on June 3, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger… 😉

    • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:12 am

      MUSHROOM! MUSHROOM!
      snaaaaake, it’s a snaaaaake

  16. Amy on June 3, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    A clean house ALWAYS makes me feel less stressed. My fiance can feel the stress bubble start to build and he frantically tries to do some random straightening up before it bursts. He’s so nice.

    I just started my own blog, inspired by all the amazing bloggers out there.

    http://amystartsorun.wordpress.com

  17. Hailey S. (Adventures in Health) on June 3, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Luv luv luv a clean casa too!! Looks light tonight will be a blasty!!
    (Adventures in Health) haileyshealthadventures.blogspot.com

  18. Amy on June 3, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    P.S. that was supposed to be http://amystartstorun.wordpress.com Oops

  19. Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian) on June 3, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    healthyeverythingtarian.com

    thanks lady!!!!

  20. Jessie (Vegan-minded) on June 3, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    Your puppies are so cute! I have a bischon too, but she never looks that well-groomed. My blog is bitesnpieces.com. Your new blogroll could not have come at a better time, I just went through a big blog makeover! I would love for you to take a peek. 🙂

  21. Molly on June 3, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    I’m so excited to see how the raw calamari turns out! When you first said raw calamari, I thought you meant raw fish! I’m really excited about the mushrooms!
    My blog address is fuelherup.blogspot.c o m

  22. kristi (sweet cheeks) on June 3, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    your casa definitely is sparkling…love it!

    hersweetcheeks.wordpress.com

  23. Lindsey @ Sound Eats on June 3, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    When you said “raw calamari” the other day when you listed your menu I totally did a “mehhhh” double take. These mushrooms look so much more my style. 😉

    soundeats.com

  24. Katherine on June 3, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    betty crocker was an ADPi!

    • Katherine on June 3, 2010 at 8:16 pm

      whataboutsummer.wordpress.com

  25. Annie (Delicious Wellness) on June 3, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I love your clean clean house! That’s totally on my agenda tonight – time to clear my head.

  26. Sarah @ cocoanutshakes on June 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    That garlic gold sale is amazing! Thanks!

    cocoanutshakes.wordpress.com

  27. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin on June 3, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    I wish I had the motivation to clean my house like that! But this couch is just so comfy. 😉

    onehealthymunchkin.blogspot.com

  28. Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! on June 3, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Ok, I have such confidence in your cooking skills that I didn’t even bat an eye when you said you were making raw calamari for tonight. Now that I see they are actually mushrooms, it all makes a bit more sense 🙂

    I have had a blog for, oh, 3 days now. Way to jump on the bandwagon, eh? I mix the traditional food blogging with ideas about frugality and simplicity. Check it out! http://www.frugalnfit.wordpress.com.

    • Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! on June 3, 2010 at 8:22 pm

      Oops, I included the www! Drat.

      • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:11 am

        haha it still went through, which is bueno 🙂

  29. Courtney (Greeneyedrunner) on June 3, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    i’ve been reading your blog for a few months and LOVE it! and when i found goat cheese at one of the on-campus markets i thought i had died & gone to heaven…it’s not raw but i’ve started a serious love affair with it!
    i’m at greeneyedrunner.blogspot.com
    but i’m a new blogger so i wouldn’t be offended if i wasn’t on your blogroll.

  30. babs on June 3, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    i’m new to the “good for you” bread crowd, and i was wondering how you decide what bread to eat. i’m really a fan of trader joe’s sprouted bread (just tried it this wk), but was curious if other breads are better–either taste or health 🙂 any insight would be appreciated!

    babsbegins.blogspot.com

    • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:11 am

      tj’s sprouted bread is a great choice! their brown rice bread, quinoa bread and the ezekiel brand products are a good way to go, too

  31. Gracie @ Girl Meets Health on June 3, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Um, can I just say that your house is GORGEOUS? Those photos make me so excited to have a casa of my own…!

    http://www.girlmeetshealth.com 😀

  32. Fueling for Fitness on June 3, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Ooh, I would LOVE to see the finished produce of those calamari… that’s awesome (although I confess that I loooove actual calamari) 😀

    I think your blog has single-handedly made me add a dehydrator to my frivolous purchases if I ever have enough money list. 🙂

    -Alison

  33. Sarah on June 3, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Your puppers are so darn cute, I want a fluffball like Bella! 😀

    willrunfortiffany.blogspot.com

  34. Keri on June 3, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    The juice looks delish. I’m getting a puppy this weekend and its nice to see that you have two and your house is still so clean and beautiful 🙂 I hope I can keep up!

    theblueeyedrunner.blogspot.com

  35. Sarah on June 3, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    Hope you have a blast tonight! Can’t wait to see everything you make.
    sarahdbelle.wordpress.com

  36. Bianka on June 3, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    That is such a good idea for raw calamari! That’s going on my list to try thanks for the idea!

    bananasforbananas.wordpress.com

  37. brandi on June 3, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    your house is so pretty! I would kill for that kitchen. Ours is like the size of a closet! 🙂

    branappetit.wordpress.com

    I can’t wait to see how that raw calamari turns out! I was wondering what it would be when I saw the menu plan earlier 🙂

  38. Mellissa on June 3, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    I am curious how often you do a deep clean, we keep it surface clean but hate doing the deep clean.

    Blog address-
    afitandspicylife.com

    • Fitnessista on June 4, 2010 at 9:10 am

      i do a deep clean once a week, and the surface clean stuff every day. i hate it too, but it feels so good afterwards

  39. Erin on June 3, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Love that kitchen–I adore my apartment but wish we had better appliances. traveleatrepeat.com

  40. Lena on June 3, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    haha omg i seriously thought u were cooking raw calamari for realz!! thats a smart idea using mushrooms tho!! i loved ur 105 degree days! i cant believe its been almost a whole year now!

    blissfulbellas.wordpress.com

  41. Sana on June 3, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    supersana.com! Thanks for reading 🙂

  42. Carolyn @ lovinlosing on June 3, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Oh, man! Your cleaning skills leave me in the dust! Pun intended. 😀

    lovinlosing.com

  43. MarathonVal on June 3, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    So sweet of you to make a blogroll – I’m at ChicagoMarathonVal.com 🙂

  44. Emily Lou on June 3, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Isn’t there something so theraputic about cleaning (occasionally)?
    My blog is: pursuitofhealthfulness.wordpress.com/
    Ch-ch-ch-check it out!

  45. Alicia on June 3, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    My dog has the SAME look when I clean the house! He also enjoys walking on freshly washed floors 🙂

    My blog is poiseinparma.wordpress.com/ Would love for you and your readers to check it out!

  46. Marie on June 3, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    yay for a new blogroll! I swear by them! I’d be so honored to be part of yours 🙂

    quarterlifequandary.com

  47. christina cadden on June 3, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    Can you come clean my house!

  48. Doc on June 3, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    I’m interested in those raw calamari and how they will work out…and I’m off to do some yoga right now!

    thehealthydoc.blogspot.com

    The post today was all about what makes basil and peppers so good for you! Check it out!

  49. Jessica @ Fittalker on June 3, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Doesn’t seem like my post took. Oh well.

    So could one of you people who likes to clean please come clean my apartment. It’s small yet I still can’t make myself do it. I’ve been putting it off all week. Ugh.

    I’m new to blogging but love doing it, even if no one is reading it. 🙂

    fittalker.blogspot.com

  50. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat on June 3, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    WOW that is one very clean casa!! my blog is eatspinrunrepeat.wordpress.com

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