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Somehow this post I pre-wrote and scheduled for this am popped up on my site last night for a little while. Sorry for the confusion if you’re in the handful who happened to find it!

Goood morning! How are you all? I’m doing well enough. I had a great spin class yesterday! It was the first time in what feels like for-ev-er that I managed to get in on a class from one of my two favorite instructors.

I have a very specific training style that I adore: loud, in your face, and pushing you to your max, while still somehow seeming approachable, friendly, and fun. Sophie and Sara at my gym both have it. The others - well, they’re different. Not bad by any means…just not as loud. Or more playful than pushing. Simply not my style.

I love the push I get from my favorite instructors. The certain motivational phrases they choose to use know just how to make me push past the burning sensation in my thighs on that long, steep climb. The energetic vibe pouring from them pulls me through the toughest of sprints. The sweat dripping off their bodies lets me know just how hard I can work. I like my fitness style hard-core and get-er-done.

My food on the other hand?? I like my food like I like my worship style – laidback and carefree. Especially on days when I have the kids from morning until bedtime.

Peter has been working hard after he gets home from work to take care of a few outdoor tasks on our house that need attention. This leaves me by myself with the kids from morning until bedtime a couple days a week…and I’m not exactly in the mood to cook full meals those days. I could make excuses and have ice-cream for dinner (because that sure did sound good last night), but I make a healthy dinner work. Good thing breakfast for dinner is such a winner around here!

egg hash dinner

I made a breakfast “hash” of sorts. I diced up three red potatoes into small chunks and cooked them in a small bit of oil with some salt, pepper, and onion until they were softened. I then added some spinach to the pan to wilt in with the potatoes. I topped off the hash with two over-medium eggs.

runny egg

Gotta love the runny yolk! I think I love eggs more for dinner than breakfast. Quick. Easy. Satsifying. And cheap, too! Winner winner chicken egg dinner!

  • Do you prefer a certain style of group fitness instructor? What?
  • Eggs: yay or nay? When do you eat them most – breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
  • Want more info on how I always have quick meal options available? Check out my guest post on Chelsey’s blog including a variety of quick meal tips!

Posted by on July 19th, 2011 56 Comments

The Truth Is In The Apps

Truth: The apps on a person’s phone reveal a great deal about said individual. In the short week I have used an iPhone, I have already fallen madly in love. And it does in fact reflect me all too well. What does my phone say about me??That I’m a social media and fitness junkie who loves God, bargain shops, and has kids. Yep. That about hits the nail on the head. So, let’s take a look at those apps I now love…

Hootsuite: I have converted to Hootsuite from Tweetdeck. It is sooooo much better! Twitter, Facebook, and customizable all in one? Flipping amazing!

WordPress App: That way I can keep up with all of your wonderful comments. 🙂

HootSuite wordpress-app

Electric Miles: To more easily track my workouts via Daily Mile.

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Instagram: Why wouldn’t I love an app that takes cool pictures and makes it easier for me to capture precious moments like this one?

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FeeddlerRSS: Google reader on the go! Very cool. Although it’s too bad I still don’t have the time to actually read blogs as much as I would like.

The Bible and Today Daily Devotions: Perfect for those moments I need a little decompression and refocusing on God in my life. Like when I’m bored waiting in line at the grocery store because they have ONE cashier on a Saturday afternoon. Seriously. Who does that? And let’s not even talk about the gum I stepped on as I left…

today app

Deals: Groupon, ScoutMob, Publix, Kroger, and Redbox

I like to shop cheap.

The Weather Channel: Will I have to run in the rain today?

Phone for Kids

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A silly free app that has coloring, numbers, and letters for kids. Sometimes…like when a certain toddler needs entertainment during her brother’s 6 month check-up…its good to have such things available on the phone.

  • What is something simple you think shows a lot about a person’s interests?
  • Are you on Twitter? Use a special platform like Tweetdeck or Hootsuite?

Posted by on July 18th, 2011 43 Comments

 

 
Catch Up With Recent Posts

Announcement Time

Posted: November 23, 2011 at 7:47 am

Well, I have had a whirlwind of a few weeks over here. I missed all of you so much! I can’t express enough gratitude for your patience while I got some important things sorted out. Some scary things. Are you ready for the announcement? Here goes! I will no longer be blogging at Faith Fitness […]

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Self-Love Reflection: The Road Not Taken

Posted: November 20, 2011 at 11:47 am

Hello FFF readers! Nice to meet ya! My name is Carissa and my husband and I blog at Fit2Flex.  Well, I blog…he consults! We are both certified personal trainers with a passion for healthy, active living and clean eating.  I am also studying to become a registered dietitian, a race announcer, and a runner.  Stop […]

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Healthier Eating For Kids

Posted: November 19, 2011 at 10:56 am

Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about tips for baby feeding magic. What if you let baby choose what’s for dinner? Check out their cute "Quest for Yum!" video and see what happens! As parents, we want the best for our children. We help them to feel loved. We strive to teach them […]

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Announcement

Posted: November 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Hey, everyone! I wanted to pop in and say I am working on some new and exciting changes.  As a result,I may not be posting as much during the coming week.  Please stay tuned for the big announcement! Love you all! And still feel free to find me on Twitter and Facebook for the time […]

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Where The Change Happens

Posted: November 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

It’s kind of funny. I become a certified personal trainer and the first workouts I turn to this week come from someone else. The book came in for me at the library last week and, after flipping through it, I couldn’t wait to give the circuits a go. Making The Cut includes a lot of […]

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From Beginning To End

Posted: November 15, 2011 at 11:53 am

Good morning! First off, thanks for the many congrats yesterday. Love you all bunches for the tons of support you have given me in so many things this year. I hope I can return a little bit of that love through this here blog as well. So yesterday I had my first parent-teacher “conference” for […]

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