Was August Awesome? [giveaway]
*******************************This giveaway ended Sept. 1, 2011 at 10:30 EST. Stay tuned for the next one!
At the beginning of this month, I posted a list of 10 Ways to Make August Awesome. It’s always fun to have some monthly motivation and goals, so I’ll probably do similar lists for each month 😀
Bella’s August in a snapshot:
Here’s what was on there and how I did with my own personal list:
1. Have something to look forward to. For me, it was Healthy Living Summit – just as amazing as I anticipated it to be. The best part? Getting the Pilot away from work for a weekend so he could join me 😉
2. Create a goal for the month. First my goal was to practice more yoga, but it just didn’t happen. I just feel awkward and uncomfortable, especially since I can’t rock out handstands or arm balances right now, so I didn’t practice as much as I would have liked. [Looking back, it’s such a lame excuse. If I want to do it, I should do it, that’s all there is to it] Instead, I began to work on another goal that may come into fruition, but I’m superstitious and won’t post about it until all is bueno 😉
3. Plan a dinner party. Done and done! Now that our house has been “warmed” and 99.9% of our stuff is unpacked, we can start to have frequent smaller dinner parties like we used to. I’m so excited 😀
4. Go through your summer clothes and determine which ones you’d like to get rid of before storing the rest for fall and winter. I actually did this one before I posted this list, and my closet feels SO good! Bonus: room for new clothes! Heh heh.
5. Go for a swim! This didn’t happen. I thought it would motivate me to do it, but nope. I’m a floater, not a swimmer 😉
6. Pick up a new cookbook to try this month, or borrow one from a friend. This was exciting because I unpacked all of my cookbooks, including 3 new ones that I didn’t get to use before we moved from Valdosta. I can’t wait to bust into them!
[We have another shelf full of cookbooks, too. Forgotten treasures!!]
7. Sign up for a fitness event with a friend. I haven’t done this one yet, but am seriously considering the spring half marathon here in Tucson. I was supposed to do it this past year, but didn’t since I went to LA instead for Gatorade. This one will be about 12 weeks after the baby is born, so I’ll walk/run it, but really want to add some running back into my routine. I miss the “ex boyfriend” – it’s funny how you miss things when you can’t do them 😉 I ran a little first trimester, but it felt weird after a while so I stopped.
8. Scope out some new jeans for fall. This one happens on an almost daily basis. My pick for fall:
Love the cut, wash, length, everything 🙂
9. Go out for a girls night 😀 I’m lucky to be surrounded by girls in the squadron who always want to hang out- we did quite a few dinners and movie nights 🙂
10. Eat a pizookie. This one actually didn’t happen! The Pilot and I were planning a pizookie date, and then he had to work late that night and we just didn’t go. I did have fondue this month, though 😉
So was your August Awesome?
Here’s one more way for that to happen:
You see, I bought a boatload of macaroon supplies for HLS and didn’t have time to make them before our trip.
I love almonds, but I don’t think I need 3 lbs 😉
So I’d love to make a custom batch of macaroons for a reader- any flavor: Meyer lemon lavender, blonde, chocolate, mocha, chocolate almond butter, super roon [Of course, other things may sneak their way into the package, too]
*******************************This giveaway ended Sept. 1, 2011 at 10:30 EST. Stay tuned for the next one!
See ya later today with a Fashion post <3
xoxo
Gina
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I absolutely LOVE your blog, your health-ified recipes are awesome and totally do-able! Also, the addition of the fashion page is fantastic, I always look forward to seeing what you wear =)
Gina, I just love your blog! I have been out of the running/workout routine for about 3 years now and thought I had lost my passion for fitness until I found motivation here. I have been reading for about 2 months now and have been waiting for the “right time” to comment… I guess when I felt comfy with it… Why not start with today.. I have decided to run my very first half marathon and am making it official this month! I am super excited and motivated. I have definately found my long lost love! Thanks for being so open and honest and for the awesome tips and motivation!!
P.S. I’d absolutely love those macaroons!! (: <3
Gina, I LOVE your blog. I wouldn’t change one thing. I love seeing pictures of Bella and the family, also pictures of your new house and love, love your dinner party spreads. You’re so talented and creative. If by chance I win your macaroons you can pick whatever kind you like. I seriously don’t think I have ever eaten a macaroon, maybe a long time ago but not sure. Is that crazy, lol..
Have a beautiful day!! 🙂 P.S. I also love all of your cute plates!! They really make me smile, the different shapes and colors, luv, luv
I loved your August goals/motivation! I’ve always tried to make little goals for myself for a month at a time and it feels awesome to achieve them! This month I tried to get to Group Power at least twice a week (check!), go out to eat less/pack my lunch more often (check! I only went out to eat twice a week, which is a big change for me), stick to my monthly budget (half-check.. some unexpected car repairs needed to happen, so I went over-budget there, but otherwise it went well), and finish the Couch to 1 mile running program (uncheck, it was just too hot and humid here, but I made up for it by attending more spinning and step classes, as well as teaching more Zumba!) 😀
i would love some of those cookies! also, bella is so cute 🙂
Looks like your August was a win! 🙂 I looovvveeee lavender, to te nth degree!
August was great, but this fall will be better! I have 3 half marathons over the next 4 months. I’m ready for my 3rd season with Team Challenge, a fundraising program for the CCFA, and I’m officially moved into my first place that I purchased myself. This fall is going to rock!
I have been lurking for a couple months now. I enjoy your honest, informative, and inspirational posts. I have been looking into raw eating since reading your blog and I have learned new things about eating and exercising! Thank you!
I actually have a question for you… what made you decide to go gluten free and how long after going gluten free did you feel a difference?
I would love to try your macaroons… they look delish!
Aw, I love your blog Gina! I can’t believe you will be a mom by the time the Tuscan half marathon rolls around! So cute 🙂 Anyway, I would lovee to hear more tips on packing healthy (but quick? lol) lunches for work. I know you have already posted about this, but more tips are always useful! I like to bring lunch to work but I also don’t like to spend much time packing it every night.. and I also want my lunches to be healthy!
Absolutely love your meal ideas, and reading about how to get creative with veggies. I just find your attitude inspiring! 🙂
Just saying hello and that I love reading your blog! It’s always one of the first that I check each day. I love the combo of food, family and fitness here; there’s a bit of everything without anything being too overwhelming or repetitive. My only request: more belly updates!
Love the Bella pics… love your fashion posts… love the whole thing! When is the fun page coming? Can’t wait for that…
Hi 🙂
Something fun about August: I celebrated my 27th birthday by taking the whole week off of work. Best gift to myself ever. And I came to the conclusion that I really need to figure out how I can be my own boss and work from home. I’d like to shrug this cubicle sometime soon!
Loving the divisions of posts by topics 🙂 Also, esp loving the fashion posts! very fun 🙂
August was pretty awesome, my husband and I celebrated our one year anniversary, I started classes to go into nursing school (while working full-time as a phlebotomist)! So it’s been a busy crazy month!
I love all your family posts and the fashion posts are so much fun! I’d like to see more recipes, and music suggestions for workouts!! Thanks gina!
I love your music recommendations – sometimes my iPod is what gets me through a workout (that, or something interesting on ESPN!). is there any way you could start posting links to the songs as well as the names?
I love everything about your blog — I don’t comment very often but have been reading for a little while. you give such great advice! Also..I am reading crazy sexy diet…you had mentioned it a while back on the blog and i am IN LOVE with it!
Those jeans are super cute! I love the list!
My August was kinda awesome! I hope September is even more so. The boyfriend and I celebrated our combined birthdays–we turned 64! That’s awesome!
You inspired me to make a monthly goal list. So I’m going to write 3 things I want to do each month. Just about to sit down with a vino and make Septembers 🙂
Love your blog, especially anything to do with fitness!
My August was nice and relaxing, but went by too quickly. Today is my golden birthday, so that is a nice way to conclude this month. 🙂
I only recently discovered your blog and I love it! You have amazing tips and recipes and a great outlook on life. You are inspiring. I read your blog everyday and fully enjoy it!
I love your blog the way it is. I look forward to reading everyday 🙂
August was awesome because I really learned how to deal with some not-so-great incidents on my own! Looking at the bright side 🙂
My August was pretty bueno, but I’m going to create a “Goals for September” list as soon as I am done with this comment! That being said, I would love some ‘roons!
My baby girl turns 5 months old today! It is amazing how fast the time goes, so enjoy every single second of your pregnancy!
Hi Gina! I love reading your blog and always look forward to your posts. I enjoy following your pregnancy and I am excited for you and the pilot! This is a great giveaway, thank you!
Just wanted to share that I L-o-v-e your blog and the direction you have made for it: food, fitness, fashion, family, fun…love it all. Also, August was especially awesome since I got engaged and I have been wedding planning all month!…and we are getting married next August, so next August will be awesome as well!!
I’d love to try chocolate roons! Thank you for the opportunity.
Just want to say how many good ideas and motivation your blog has given me in the past year. And sending a shout to a fellow Air Force lady! 🙂 My hubby was an F-16 crew chief.
Many blessings to you and the Pilot and your new little girl.
i think the chocolate almond butter ones sound yummy. But so do the blondies! Ive never tried any thing blonde.
Love your blog, i think you should post more about ur pregnancy and baby stuff =)
How cute is your pink computer?! August WAS awesome! Bring on the fall (in Pennsylvania!) –especially fall fashion. Awesome giveaway 😉
my august was awesome because i’ve been doing your august weights workout lately and it’s been kicking my butt!
I love your blog so much and I made a protein muffin for the first time this week! I couldn’t eat it all at once, I had to save half for later! I’m so glad I have a shop here in the UK where I can find things like coconut flour and almond milk – you wouldn’t believe how rare they are over here!!
I’m new to the blog world but have always had an interest in food and overall health. Your blog has inspired me to pursue my passions and maybe turn my under graduate journalism path, into a lifestyle writer : ) I’ve been hearing about a new fitness class called KOGA (a mix between kick-boxing and yoga), have you heard anything about it? I’d love to try it, I just cannot seem to find it anywhere in my area.
I just can’t believe summer is over! I’m looking forward to fall though and a big move across the pond to London, eek!
i love your focus-on posts — i would love to see some about different ‘diet’ styles — like raw food diet. the pros/cons and how to properly fuel.
my august was awesome because i completely my first triathlon and fell in love with a new sport: muay thai.
Hi Gina!
I absolutely love your blog and read it daily along with my diatribe of others. I appreciate all your suggestions for workouts as majority of the other blogs I read are mainly food related.
You also look gorgeous pregnant, I only hope to be blessed the same!
Good thoughts to you and the nuggette!
Hi Gina! I recommend you continue doing what you’re doing- love how you balance personal info, food, exercise tips and fun on your blog 🙂
love reading your blog! would love some more beauty advice 🙂
I loved the goals for August and I’m looking forward to something similar for the upcoming months. All in all, I think my August was awesome. I got back into running which I’m totally excited about and I hit my goal weight number 1 bringing me down 50 pounds in the last year!
What a great giveaway. I have always wanted to try your macaroons!
I love those jeans! Now I know what will be starting off my fall wardrobe! Thanks!
Mmmm lemon lavender? I would love to try those! I also need to check out some new jeans for the fall!
Hey Gina! Love the blog. Im currently 29 weeks preggo so I am especially loving the Family posts! Pick me! I really really want to try some of those roons!!!
Hi Gina,
I just wanted to drop by and say that you’ve inspired me to create a monthly goal list as well! It’s a really fun way to try to get yourself to do new things, because once you see it in writing it makes it seem more important or worthwhile. Always love reading your blog, and am constantly trying to incorporate little things you post (the workouts, recipes, fashion ideas, health goals, etc) into my life. Thank you!!
Chantelle
I have so many cookbooks too! Love’m! I’m a long time, daily reader and love the variety of topics you cover 🙂
Mmmm…I can almost taste those macaroons!
I love your blog! Congrats on the pregnancy & the new house. Best wishes for all your upcoming goals!
Glad you are settled into your house! I would love to try a macaroon, never had one!
Hi Gina,
I love reading all your posts~ especially your family page. I love how you post about your pregnancy! My August was awesome because me and my husband found out that we are expecting a little one too!!! 🙂 I love hearing what you have to say for inspiration!!
Hi Gina,
Just got sent home from work because I’m sick so I’m spending time on the couch reading your blog! Love the blog (especially the fashion posts!) Keep them coming! 🙂