Too Legit
Hi guys 😀 How’s it going?? Hope you’re having a fabulous day!
I started mine with something that’s been MIA in my life for too long…
a Fitnessista breakfast cookie!
This baby had:
1/2 C oats
1 serving Nutribiotic brown rice protein (it’s no Sun Warrior, but I forgot mine in Valdizzy and picked up the Nutribiotic as a sub for the week)
almond milk
1/2 smashed nanner
1/2 T chia seeds
1 T almond butter
1/2 T maca
It was amazing, and the perfect fuel for a crazy spin class. Israel, my favorite spin teacher EVER (and I’ve been spinning for 5 years) has an awesome Puerto Rican accent and yells at everyone during class (like, “SHOW ME!”, “Go, go!!” and “keep that beat!’”)—he knows almost everyone’s name and while he called me Gina on Tuesday, today he called me by my full name, which is Angelina. (He pronounced the “g” with an “h” sound. Baller). It was pretty funny 😉
After spin, I did a half hour of weights (triceps, chest, back and a little abs) and then came home for protein power.
A smoothie with:
-frozen organic dark cherries
-the other half of the banana from this morning’s bfast cookie
-almond milk
-brown rice protein
The henna tattoo looks pretty legit, huh??
I texted a pic of it to my brother, who is the tattoo king.
(910): Check out my sweet tat.
(520): You’re so lame, haha.
Thanks, buddy 😉
I spent the afternoon doing some work on the computer and then met two lovely blog girls for lunch at Heaven on Earth (aka Whole Foods, or Whole Paycheck): Charlie and Katy!
I wasn’t too starving since I’d had the smoothie and a copious amount of dark chocolate eggs, but I still managed to find something feast-able 😉
A lil salad with Annie’s Raspberry Vinaigrette and yucca fries. Garlicky, starchy glory.
And some bacteria action:
I can’t believe I used to hate kombucha- it’s SO good 😀 Now, I chug that stuff frat boy style… if I could crush the bottle with my hand afterwards, I so would 😉
I’m back at my aunt’s casa and we’re hitting up Urban Flatts for dinner.
See ya in the morning <3
xoxo,
Gina
Today’s tip: While spinning, try to stand with just your fingertips on the bike. I see so many people clutching the handlebars for dear life! By easing up on the handles, you rely more on leg power (and get a better workout!) while reducing the chance of hurting your wrists.
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Whole food = Whole Paycheck, so true! I wish I had nothing better to spend my money on then delicious healthy foods! And I’m with you 100% of the kombucha!
why didn’t I realize your full name was Angelina? Lovely name! I am a spin fanatic so I can really appreciate good teachers. Yay for Whole Foods!
haha i’ve never mentioned it on the blog before! i like spilling random secrets 😉
I looooove Whole Food’s salad bar!!! And I love Textfromlastnight even more! 🙂
Didn’t know your name was Angelina!! How come you don’t go by that as well? So perdy 🙂
Can you believe we only have 1 spin class in my whole town!! And it’s always completely full (and $16 drop in)… so sad… I love spin classes!!
what?! that’s insane. i’m taking classes at the y here, but even in valdosta on base they’re FREE. $16 is crazy!
Your full name is Angelina?!?! OMG I LOVE IT! It is perfect for a beautiful girl like you!
I need to get on the breakfast cookie bandwagon. What a delicious treat! 😀
Lol, so much for being tired of the chocolate eggs. 😉
Your henna tattoo is amazing and super pretty! I don’t think I’ve ever gotten henna before.. but I kind of really want it now.
hahah for real. i just love them so much!!
🙂
That breakfast cookie looks awesome. I just cannot get into Kombucha!
Mmm I love Kombucha. I can’t find it here, though!! =(
Angelina, what a pretty name! I love kombucha it tastes SO good!! I treat myself to two a week and only drink half at a time so I can savor them for 4 days!
AND P.S. Angelina?? So pretty!!!
I def need to try cherries in smoothies soon, yum!
I totally don’t think you look like an Angelina, but I guess that’s because I’ve always thought of you as Gina! Haha! 🙂
haha i’ve never gone by that name, ever. which is why i totally don’t look like an angelina 🙂
Hmmm breakfast cookie. 🙂
I also had no idea that your name was Angelina!
I don’t mind the Nutribiotic too much. Of course, I’ve never had Sun Warrior, so I’m sure I don’t know what I’m missing.
Yo Angelina, where’s Brad? Too bad you aren’t in grade school anymore 🙂
LOL. haha not “too bad”. i had crooked teeth, curly hair and glasses. thank you, baby jesus those awkward days are over 😉
Your smoothies always look so good! I need to get one of those vitamix miracle makers 😛 The henna looks sweet!
And Angelina? What a beautiful name! How did it come about that you go by Gina? Does anyone call you Angie? What a fun secret to divulge!
nope, i’ve always gone by gina! weird huh??
No not weird! SOmetimes it’s those little things that make us even more interesting 🙂 Thanks for sharing both of your lovely names!
i want SOOOO BADLY to try the spin class at my gym, but it makes me very nervous since I have never done it!!
don’t be nervous! the instructors are almost always SUPER cool and will help you get set up and teach you everything you need to know 🙂
I forgot that Gina would be short for Angelina. Such a beautiful name for a beautiful woman.
I really want to try Kombucha, but I’m nervous for spending that much money on something that has such mixed reviews.
Wow – Angelina! Like everyone else, wow! GORGEOUS. Could your life get any more perfect? 😀
oh goodness. i promise my life isn’t perfect! only the nice, fluffy things make it on the blog.. promise
I believe you! The grass is alwasy greener, n’all. Have a good night, Angelina!! (honestly, too cute. I think you look like an Angelina)
oh mannn i made my first breakfaast cookie the other day and i cant BELIEVE i havent had one before, girl you should get a Nobel Prize for that baby
hahah! i’m so glad you liked it!
xoxo
i just love your henna tattoo…i have a girl’s night tomorrow and methinks that will be the activity du jour 🙂
oh that sounds like such a fun idea!
Cracked me up with the Whole Paycheck comment, BUT if there was a Whole Foods in my area, I would gladly give them my paycheck!! 🙂 Lovin’ the tat…..you totally can rock it!
I love that we are all so blind sided by your real name! It is beautiful by the way! Whats your fave kombucha? Are you partial to Gingerade?
thank you!
ginger is definitely my favorite. i like citrus, too!
Sounds like a super fun spin class! Your brothers message back is silly, does he do tattoos or get tattoos?
he gets tattoos. many, many tattoos haha
Kombucha Love! <3
I would love to be a spin instructor! Spinning is fun but I feel like I’m confused/doing the wrong thing the entire time (guess I don’t know the lingo)
Katherine
Gotta love Whole Paycheck, always a good time!
Angelina is such a pretty name! I like Gina as a nickname too!!
Ah! Your name is Angelina! Would never have guessed that!
I love both of your names 😀
I’ve tried the Nutribiotic protein powder before and it was kinda “blech” for me. Love the tat 😀
yeah sun warrior is so much better
Love a good instructor!! Makes all the difference! This is going to sound funny, but I hate when people post about breakfast cookies like they came up with the concept – I always look for a reference to your bloggy 🙂
thanks girl! i do, too 😉
You’re very right- the less hold, the better the workout!
It’s so funny, seems everyone that I suggest Kombucha to doesn’t like it at first hahah! But I always encourage them to try it again and before you know it they are Hooked and they LOVE it!
Wow spin and an hour of lifting?! You go girl!
half hour of lifting 🙂
I bought two gingerade kimbuchas and i really do not like them i really tried though!!
Oh Angelina is so pretty! At your wedding did the minister ask the pilot to take Gina or Angelina? I go by a nickname too but I honestly can’t remember what the minister called me.
Kombucha is definitely one of those things that takes a while to warm up to…but when you do, you CRAVE it! Or at least, I do 🙂
Mmmmmm, yucca fries… my ultimate Whole Foods weakness! Love the henna 🙂
whole foods = whole paycheck. Thats funny!
Wow, Angelina? i wouldn’t have thunk that!
I seriously need to try a spinning class. I want to do more class workouts but just never end up getting around to them. New goal, I think!
Love the tat! 😉
I find it REALLY offensive when people refer to Whole Foods as Whole Paycheck. I work for the company and know for a fact that we keep our 365 brand items at comparable if not CHEAPER prices. Furthermore, no one forced you to go in and spend your “whole paycheck.” You made that decision on your own. And why complain about the getting the most bang for your buck on superior food?? If you want low quality, nasty meat, then go pay the lower price somewhere else. And be a smart shopper–if chobani yogurts are on sale at Stop and Shop, than buy them there. But don’t complain about spending a fortune on blueberries when you consciously put the local or organic ones in your cart. Shop the sales, shop the store brand, and be aware. You’re paying for Whole Foods’ quality standards and reassurance that you are getting the best product possible, and in the long run, that’s a very, very small price to pay. So you can either spend some money on maintaining your health now, or you can spend a whole lotta paychecks later in life trying to fix it. Remember, it’s your choice.
I only say that as a joke to point fun at myself when I spend money there. I think most people say it all in good fun, but I’m glad you are saying how offensive it is. I have never meant it that way, but now that you point out it can be offensive, I’ll stop. I love the company!
Hey girl I say ‘whole paycheck’ lovingly. I’m more than happy to spend the money I spend there, just tend to go
a little buck wild 🙂
Whoa, Tee! Fitnessista- I hear ya! I love the place, and go there almost daily but I also affectionatley grumble about how much $$$$$ I cough up for the goods.
Thought yer comment about crushing the Kombocha frat boy style was funny ;P
Glad you’re feeling better after the knee thing!
Have a great night~
The tattoo is completely unnecessary … ugh !!! Sorry. “It’s not you it’s me”.
But I love Kombucha! It is a treat and a medicine all rolled into one.
Tee, you got shares in Whole P.. er, Foods, or something?!
You…hate…Kombucha!?!?!?!?! Never would I dare think that!?!?! lol…I’ve loved it since the first time my lips pressed against that $3+ glass bottle of glorious drank!
Also, people clutching the handle bars in spin….I’m gasping!!!! That’s a no no!!!! haha. I heart a good extra sweaty spin class!
omg that is such a pretty name for you Angelina (with the h sound). i’m likin the tat in that pic
My first breakfast cookie is in the fridge! I am excited to try it.
I’m with ya on the Nutribiotic: It aint no Sun Warr! In a pinch though, yeah, I’ve done it.
Angelina is such a pretty name! It’s a little shocking, you’ve always been Gina… I don’t know what to say. Thanks for telling us? haha.
I like your henna tattoo! It looks like something I should do while I wait to get my next tat–which won’t be for a while. Whenever I see someone else’s tattoo (like your bro’s), it makes me itch for another.
I’ve only drank Kombucha once (in Central Park while on vacay) and I hated it too. That was last July and I haven’t drank it since then. I can’t remember which flavour it was–I’ll have to look back at my blog–but I’m really afraid at giving it another go. While at WF the other day (I like your “Whole Paycheck” name for it), I was telling my boyfriend that maybe I should give it another go but then he reminded me about my initial reaction to the drink–which was NOT pretty.