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Celebrating Football Fandom with DICK’S Sporting Goods

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DICK'S Sporting Goods. All opinions are 100% mine. As a lover of fitness and active living, sports are definitely a passion of mine. When it comes to my own workout routine, sports play a big part. Boxing is one of my all-time favorite ways to break a sweat, hitting the tennis courts for a friendly competition with my husband is always fun, and as an adventure lover, the feeling of racing down a trail on my mountain bike is an adrenaline rush like no other. Watching professional sports is big in my household. I love absorbing myself in big events like the Olympics, Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and Vegas fights that thrill the the boxing world. Even soccer games have even grown on me due to my husband's constant watching. But when ... [Read More]

January 11, 2017 9:31 am foodielovesfitness 10 Comments Filed Under: Blog Post, BlogHer Ad-Free

2016 East Coast Holiday Vacation Recap: Cookie Baking, Christmastime in Philly & More

Hi friends! How did your first week of 2017 go? I was fighting an annoying cold all week (not my favorite way to start off a new year!) and feeling pretty worn out, and I'm happy that I'm starting to feel more like my energetic self again in week 2 of the year. Today I'm looking back at my 2016 Christmas to share what I've been up to lately. My holiday trip to the east coast included lots of family time and good food, with some workouts sprinkled in, and a day in Philly!   My hubby and I kicked off our Christmas celebrations with our annual early gift exchanging prior to our holiday travel. I made us a picnic in the living room and we enjoyed some food and wine while opening presents and watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He gave me a new camera for Christmas, which I'm ... [Read More]

January 9, 2017 1:34 pm foodielovesfitness 10 Comments Filed Under: Holidays, Travel

Hearty Farro Greek Salad

This dish takes a twist on a classic Greek salad with the addition of hearty farro!  After lots of holiday cookie baking and eating, it seems like a good time to focus more on greens, what do you think? You guys, I haven't shared a salad recipe in way too long. I swear, I eat salad all the time - apparently I just don't get creative and come up with new salad recipes too often. But today salad is making a comeback on Foodie Loves Fitness, and I promise you that this is one delicious meal idea! One of my favorite healthy strategies when eating out is to order a salad as an appetizer. It takes the edge off of my hunger, and I wind up eating less of my entree (which is bound to be something heavier) and taking some home as lefties. When it comes to at-home salad ... [Read More]

January 5, 2017 12:20 pm foodielovesfitness 13 Comments Filed Under: Recipes, Salads

The Best of 2016: Favorite Recipes, Workouts, Adventures & More

Happy New Year! I hope that 2017 is off to a great start for you. I'm back in California after a week and a half on the east coast for holiday vacation, and ready to see what wonderful things this year has in store for me. Since I love to reflect on the positives of the year at the start of a new one, today we're looking back at my 2016 favorites! Recipes. When I think about favorite recipe posts, what pops into my mind are the recipes that I shared with loved ones, made numerous times and couldn't get enough of! My top 5 recipes of 2016 that were popular on the blog are... Mini Pretzel Twists with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. I had a thing for soft pretzels in 2016!  Mediterranean Feta & Lemon Hummus Dip. After creating this dip for a health coaching event, I ... [Read More]

January 3, 2017 11:30 am foodielovesfitness 8 Comments Filed Under: Recipes, San Diego, Travel

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Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

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Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! 
 
Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? 

#momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
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Summer break ends for my little lady tomorrow, and I’m feeling all the feels! Fellow parents, what will you miss from the summertime with your littles, and what are you excited for with school back in session? #momsofinstagram #backtoschool #motherhoodunplugged #momprenuer
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My smart, strong, courageous, kind, loving, funny, bold, adventurous, awesome, beautiful on the inside & out Cammie girl is now 7️⃣! 

It’s wild that it’s already been 7 years of loving my little bestie 🥹 and I can’t fathom how it’s possible that I can feel like I love her more with each passing year 💗

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My smart, strong, courageous, kind, loving, funny, bold, adventurous, awesome, beautiful on the inside & out Cammie girl is now 7️⃣! It’s wild that it’s already been 7 years of loving my little bestie 🥹 and I can’t fathom how it’s possible that I can feel like I love her more with each passing year 💗 #builtinbestie #girlmom #motherhood #happybirthday #beautifulsoul
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Soaking up stunning views from a boat in Italy + cooling off with a swim & snorkel in the clear, refreshing water + sipping champagne = heaven on earth! ✨☀️🥂

Deets: 
📍Giardini Naxos, Sicily
😎 Boating excursion via Sicily Jet Surfing 
🌎 Booked with @getyourguide — I booked 2 things with the platform on this trip & we loved both activities! 

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Soaking up stunning views from a boat in Italy + cooling off with a swim & snorkel in the clear, refreshing water + sipping champagne = heaven on earth! ✨☀️🥂 Deets: 📍Giardini Naxos, Sicily 😎 Boating excursion via Sicily Jet Surfing 🌎 Booked with @getyourguide — I booked 2 things with the platform on this trip & we loved both activities! #sicily #familytravel #travelgram #wanderlust #heavenisaplaceonearth
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We’ll be kicking off our week of family birthdays with my wonderful husband turning the big 4-0! 

Something that intrigued me about Adam when I met him 20 years ago was that he seemed serious & quiet, but then would unexpectedly say something super witty or do something silly that cracked me up… & his serious-with-a-side-of-goofball personality remains true to this day (case in point: this video montage 😂)

After all, they say to marry the one who makes you laugh — and I, for one, highly recommend it❣️ Here’s to hoping the next 40 years are full of many more amazing adventures & accomplishments! 

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We’ll be kicking off our week of family birthdays with my wonderful husband turning the big 4-0! Something that intrigued me about Adam when I met him 20 years ago was that he seemed serious & quiet, but then would unexpectedly say something super witty or do something silly that cracked me up… & his serious-with-a-side-of-goofball personality remains true to this day (case in point: this video montage 😂) After all, they say to marry the one who makes you laugh — and I, for one, highly recommend it❣️ Here’s to hoping the next 40 years are full of many more amazing adventures & accomplishments! #happybirthday #love #makingmemories #goofball
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1️⃣ fun-filled day in Istanbul! 📍

Our favorite parts: 
⭐️ Sultanahmet Square’s interesting historic sites, including the German Fountain & the Egyptian Obelisk 
⭐️ Visiting the beautiful Blue Mosque
⭐️ Exploring the historic district and trying the street food (Why is the ice cream so.. sticky?!🍦) 
⭐️ Venturing through the hectic Grand Bazaar 
⭐️ A delicious dinner @amedroscafe 
⭐️ Making friends with stray cats.. so many friendly cats! 🐈 As a huge animal lover, I adore that the city seems to take good care of its strays.. This is the first place I’ve ever been where they have vending machines to buy food for stray animals! 

#familytravel #istanbul #wanderlust #travelgram #travelwithkids
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1️⃣ fun-filled day in Istanbul! 📍 Our favorite parts: ⭐️ Sultanahmet Square’s interesting historic sites, including the German Fountain & the Egyptian Obelisk ⭐️ Visiting the beautiful Blue Mosque ⭐️ Exploring the historic district and trying the street food (Why is the ice cream so.. sticky?!🍦) ⭐️ Venturing through the hectic Grand Bazaar ⭐️ A delicious dinner @amedroscafe ⭐️ Making friends with stray cats.. so many friendly cats! 🐈 As a huge animal lover, I adore that the city seems to take good care of its strays.. This is the first place I’ve ever been where they have vending machines to buy food for stray animals! #familytravel #istanbul #wanderlust #travelgram #travelwithkids
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When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!”

We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later.

By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time.

We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item.

…until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better.

It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂

— all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗

#paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
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When I was newly pregnant with Camryn before we knew her gender, I had a vivid dream that I was picnicking with a little blonde girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. I woke up and told my husband, “Guess what? We’re having a girl!” We got Camryn a passport at 5 months old with the idea that we’d visit Paris later that year and turn my literal dream into a reality. But then, COVID hit a few weeks later. By the time we’d be comfortable traveling to Europe, we instead were selling our house in New England and traveling around the U.S. full-time. We had adventures in plenty of other amazing places, but Paris remained a bucket list item. …until now! Our picnic in Paris as a family of three may have happened a few years later than planned, but it was a bucket list item that was exactly how I’d pictured, perhaps even better. It was such a magical evening staring at the Eiffel Tower, sipping champagne, and noshing on local food that we’d nabbed at shops around town ✨🥂 — all the while, laughing & soaking up the night with our wonderful little girl. 💗 #paris #familytravel #bucketlist #momsofinstagram #makingmemories
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Do you remember when you truly realized that the world is wide and you’ve only experienced a speck of it? 🌎

For me, it was the eye-opening opportunity of a college study abroad program in amazing Sicily. I fell in love with Italy, and the experience made me realize that I wanted to prioritize traveling and living in different places when I became a “real adult” (or in other words, when I graduated the following year). 

Getting to return to the charming town of Taormina nearly two decades later with my family was a dream. 

I returned to Sicily in a different phase of life: Older — I’ve almost doubled in age! Wiser. A mom. A wife. 

Yet, still wide-eyed, always up for an adventure, and filled with wonder at the beauty of this world. 

Different, but the same. 

Taormina is still stunning, bustling with more tourists and more fame than I remembered thanks to things like “White Lotus” and Dolce & Gabbana fashion shows (one was happening while we were in town). 

And so, I found Taormina herself to also be different, but the same — and definitely still a magical place ✨

#sicily #mytinyatlas #travelgram #familytravel #italygram
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Do you remember when you truly realized that the world is wide and you’ve only experienced a speck of it? 🌎 For me, it was the eye-opening opportunity of a college study abroad program in amazing Sicily. I fell in love with Italy, and the experience made me realize that I wanted to prioritize traveling and living in different places when I became a “real adult” (or in other words, when I graduated the following year). Getting to return to the charming town of Taormina nearly two decades later with my family was a dream. I returned to Sicily in a different phase of life: Older — I’ve almost doubled in age! Wiser. A mom. A wife. Yet, still wide-eyed, always up for an adventure, and filled with wonder at the beauty of this world. Different, but the same. Taormina is still stunning, bustling with more tourists and more fame than I remembered thanks to things like “White Lotus” and Dolce & Gabbana fashion shows (one was happening while we were in town). And so, I found Taormina herself to also be different, but the same — and definitely still a magical place ✨ #sicily #mytinyatlas #travelgram #familytravel #italygram
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Obsessed with my @airbnb view of both the sea & Mount Etna 😍 10/10 even though every walk home is a sweaty glute workout! 

📍Taormina, Sicily 

#myview #travelgram #wanderlust #sicily #italy
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Obsessed with my @airbnb view of both the sea & Mount Etna 😍 10/10 even though every walk home is a sweaty glute workout! 📍Taormina, Sicily #myview #travelgram #wanderlust #sicily #italy
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