friday favorites

Love slimming down my kitchen with these little tweaks. self.

Love these meal ideas from this flat belly diet. wh.

Love my nivea. I've tried everything. Nothing is quite so good to my skin or smells so clean.

Ready for fall running in this jacket. nike.

And did I mention I would love a little time to do this? yj.

friday favorites

So much to love this week!

Love whole living's rules to snacking, so right on the nose. I want to read it again and again.

And love these under 200 calories snack suggestions. I just may have to feature a few of my favorites next week. whole living.

Love these 24 ways to shake up your mood and energy. fitness mag.

Love this guide to skin care-- since I'm still dealing with teenage acne in my mid-twenties. Lovely. fitness mag.

Lovin a good hot short-- bff swears by them for yoga. Love this new fall color. zobha.

Love odwalla's super protein vanilla al'mondo. So tasty. It's a great way to trick yourself into getting some protein. And there you have it. Another week has flown by. This is my last weekend as a widow. Thank goodness! Rrrr takes his board exam next week. So tonight I'm thinking yoga and I'm looking forward to a little trim and deep condition... maybe even some bangs. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm also considering the possibility of some chocolate chip cookies. I'll see if I can conjure up a tasty healthier version.

Xx until monday. Lot's of love.

weekend favorites

Things have been crrr-azy, just a few...

Love these 101 real tips to become a real runner. women's health. 

Love these 12 weight loss tips from real women. shape.

Love this on my way to workout jacket. alo sport.

Loved my oh-so-wonderfully-intense led primary series at jois yoga Encinitas. Met up with bff & did things I've never done before and my shoulders are so sore I can't imagine doing another vinyasa anytime in the near future. 

friday favorites

Love these daily fit tips. Fitness.

Love these 9 easy ponytail alternatives. And love Jessica Biel's arms. Glamour.

Love! How cute are these? ...Especially with chilly fall months ahead. jcrew.

Love this smart, realistic thinking. And love my carbs. Carb lovers diet from health.

And loved my lunch at real food daily with bff ashley and yoga guru amy. Check out rfd's amazing vegetarian cookbook.

Well, it's a cat nap and an evening ballet class for me. I love fridays. Ciao 'til tuesday!

friday favorites

Love these so-me, 21 fit forever secrets. Self.

Loved Ashley Greene in wh and loved reading her right-on fitness philosophy. Check out her gorge photos.

Love this oh-so flattering tank in oh-so many colors. Athleta.

Love relieving tight muscles with my foam roller.

And I've recently gone absolutely crazy for these odwalla superfood bars. They've been great because I've been constantly on the go. I'm hoping I can finally catch up on some sleep this weekend. My sister and I have our hearts set on a few flea markets and the Getty. And I would love to get some yoga in. My brain and body need it. Hope you're up to something fun. Back on monday for more!

friday favorites

Love these so excellent 7 ways to curb your cravings. Women's Health.

Love this inspiring girl's pursuit of 365 days of yoga. Glamour-- Vitamin G.

Love these brights to make my run a little more fun. Nike via Nordstrom.

And love these brights <-- -->. On sale too. Lucy.

Love this fruit skewer idea. The Nest. It looks so decadent, doesn't it? Don't you love when the weekend comes so fast? I can't wait to check out the new Santa Monica Mall. I'm due for some good shopping. And hopefully I can squeeze in a little ballet class, which I'm also way overdue for. Have a deliciously almost decadent weekend!

friday favorites

Love this busy girl's guide to beauty. Quick ways to go from workout to life. Because, lets be honest, I don't always have time to shower. fitness.

Love these un-boring lunch ideas. health.

Love this seven days of superfoods meal plan. self.

Love friends that run together.

Loved this so much I read it twice. Counting down the days 'til the movie.

Love a good loungey pant. j crew. And love a good loungey afternoon. ahhh. Welp, enjoy your weekend loves. I hope you lounge a little yourself.

friday favorites

Love these tips to outsmart restaurant menus. women's health.

Love these she she low-cal dessert recipes from Giada. women's health.

Love a 100 calorie lemon bar recipe. fitness magazine.

Love this classic hoodie. Love the price. Fall into the gap.

Love this dvd. Pilates on the ball  with LA big-wig Maria Leone. Balanced Body.

And love when the weekend rolls around. Hope you enjoy yours my lovely readers. The hubs is getting busier and busier as his big exam approaches so I'm finding lots of ways to keep myself occupied-- cooking, yoga, new projects. I'm actually really enjoying taking a bit of time for myself [ok, so I miss him like crazy]. I would love to take a leisurely swim like this [& will love when the hubs can join me again]. Well ta ta for now. See you Monday!

pool image: Gaby Bernstein

friday favorites

It’s all about the weekend baby. It is Friday, after all. Add this all together and you’ve got a just right weekend.

Love this how-to. Avoid weekend weight gain. Self.

Love feeling like a beach beauty. Love these tips to look great all weekend. Fitness magazine.

Love these for a weekend run or sun salutations… And love that they're majorly on sale. Hardtail via Nordstrom.

Love this healthified zucchini bread from the edible persepective via a foodie stays fit. This would be the perfect addition to a Sunday afternoon.

And loved my first class at Yoga Vista. I forgot I could sweat that much. I just may have to head back for round two.

I hope you enjoy your last weekend of July!  And I hope you do something to enjoy summer while it lasts. Can you believe next weekend it's August? See you monday!

playlist: happy + free run

Some days, I must admit I just need angry chick music to muster up the motivation to run. Some days however, I loooove how it feels to run & the freedom. And since I've been feeling particularly free this week, I thought I'd post my fave happy-free 30 minute run mix. This has just the right balance of ups and downs and the right sound to keep me motivated to finish with a bang. Enjoy!

1] Love Lost-- The Temper Trap

2] Dog Days Are Over-- Florence + The Machine (this whole album is golden for running/birthing)

3] Keep the Car Running-- Arcade Fire

4] North By North-- Faded Paper Figures

5] Zero-- Yeah Yeah Yeahs

6] Sweet Disposition-- The Temper Trap

7] Jump In the Pool-- Friendly Fires

8] You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb-- Spoon

Extended edition:
9] You've Got the Love-- Florence + The Machine
10] If Looks Could Kill-- Camera Obscura
11] My Moon My Man-- Feist