Happy weekend everyone! Since I was MIA over Thanksgiving, here I am chatting with you all on a Saturday evening, which is a rare occasion! Let's back it up a few days, shall we? Late afternoon on Wednesday I drove up to Long Beach to my cousin's house. We had plans to do a 10K on Thanksgiving morning, and spent our night hanging out and having dinner and drinks at The Yard House: Anyone who read my recent 5K recap is probably thinking, "What? A 10K? Wasn't she just saying that she doesn't enjoy running?" Well, we actually just walked the 10K charity race, and it was great! It was right along the beach on a gorgeous day. I felt like I got some good low-impact exercise in, plus my calf and foot weren't bothering me as they do with running. ... [Read More]
Archives for November 2014
Currently Loving | Thanksgiving Edition
Hi friends! Are my American readers excited for Thanksgiving? I have some fun plans lined up and am very much looking forward to them! And a 4-day weekend?! Weeeee! I have a few things on my to-do list, including studying for and taking my final exam for my nutrition school and painting my backyard fence with my hubby, and I'm definitely happy that I don't have to cram things into 2 days. Instead I have 4 glorious days to both relax & enjoy life and be productive! In the spirit of Thanksgiving and acknowledging the things big and small that we're grateful for, today I'm doing a post about stuff I'm currently loving. Let's get to it: Pumpkin Pancakes - Naturally I'm starting off with food! Autumn is the time for all things pumpkin, and lately I've been into pumpkin pancakes - ... [Read More]
ClassPass Hits San Diego
Hello, hello! Many of you know this since I talk about it all the time, but I love varying my workouts and switching my fitness routine up often. It keeps things interesting for both my body and mind, and makes me look forward to my workouts instead of feeling bored. I'd love to be a regular at a bunch of different studios, but each specialty gym usually costs a pretty penny for membership. That's why I was excited when I heard that ClassPass was starting up in San Diego! ... [Read More]
Baked Maple Cinnamon Apples & Sweet Potatoes
Hi friends, and Happy Friday! Before I dive into today's recipe, first thing's first: I've always wanted to write a book. I've been a writer my whole life, and perhaps I'll be in the right place someday to write a cookbook, healthy living book, or something unrelated... BUT, this week marks my first contribution to a book: an e-cookbook called Simply Savvy Healthy that came out earlier this week! It features tons of nutritious & delicious plant-based recipes (including one from me!), and you can check it out on Amazon here. The price is just $2.99 until November 25th, and then it'll go up a few bucks. American readers, can you believe that next week is Thanksgiving? I feel like November is just flying by! Whether hosting a gathering yourself, spending the holiday at a family party, or ... [Read More]
Pineapple Mint Belly Soother Smoothie {Puritan’s Pride Giveaway!}
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Puritan’s Pride. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. Hi friends! You may or may not remember that last month I introduced a three-part seasonal smoothie series that I've teamed up with Puritan's Pride for. Last month's recipe theme was pumpkin (check out my chocolate chip pumpkin smoothie here!), and this month we're focusing on cleansing, belly soother smoothies. With the holidays right around the corner (read: lots of dessert, booze, decadent food, and running around like a crazy person) I think that just about all of us could also use some cleansing recipes in our lives, am I right?! Being that it's mid-November and all, I know that many of you are living in places that are feeling pretty chilly (BRRR!), so today I'm going to ... [Read More]
San Diego’s Fit Foodie 5K & Why Running is Not My Thing
It's pretty easy to tell that I loving living an active lifestyle. On a daily basis I take my dog on a long walk or hike, and do strength training, yoga, kickboxing, barre, cycling, rowing, or any and every crazy workout that comes my way. But running? I can't say that I'm a fan. However, last weekend I had to make an exception and go for a run, but not just a regular old run: San Diego's Fit Foodie 5K race to be exact. When I heard about the event, I knew that it was right up my alley. Put on by Cooking Light and Health, the Fit Foodie 5K race weekend is jam-packed with happenings that seem quite obviously fitting for a girl with a blog called Foodie Loves Fitness, including celebrity dinner and brunch events, a cocktail night, sunrise yoga session and bootcamp class, and a 5K with ... [Read More]