I’m so happy it’s Friday, this has been a long week. I’m looking forward to the weekend and seeing Ava and her cousin Emily dressed up for Halloween.

I am collecting a few things from the week that I have been loving, here goes:

MEATBALLS & RAVIOLI from Arthur Avenue.

I believe everything in moderation is healthy! especially this meal. It was such a treat and I thank my dad for buying us this delicious food from New York. Meatballs are my weakness, actually italian food is my weakness. I enjoyed every bite and if I could eat them every day I would.

My boy Cooper got a haircut. I know I mentioned this earlier this week but I can’t stop hugging, petting and smelling him. He probably thinks I’m crazy but he’s so soft and I can’t help but be excited to have a clean fluffy dog.

PRO BARS. At Target the other day I purchased these delicious bars that pretty much tasted like a chocolate chip cookie. They had a good amount of protein, healthy fats and they kept me satisfied!

Speaking of Bars. I got a shipment last week from QUEST and it felt like an early Christmas gift arrived. I love having these bars after my boot camp workouts this week. I feel like I’m getting the protein I need and satisfying my sweet cravings at the same time.

SORE LEGS. I don’t really LOVE sore legs, but I love knowing that I was able to get in some good workouts this week. I’m also subbing another Group Power class today so you can bet that I will be doing a whole lot of nothing tomorrow!

Ava says I love you. Ava has said I love you before but broken up and not that clear. On Wednesday night when I put her to bed. She gave me a kiss on her own and she said I love you after I said it to her. I almost melted. I couldn’t help but smile as I came downstairs to relax for the night!! It was awesome.

(Flashback to 1 year ago when Ava was a ladybug for halloween at 10 months old!)

I can’t wait to see Ava dressed up tomorrow for her 2nd Halloween!! I know I said before but I’m excited

What is one of your favorite things from the week?

Do you have any fun halloween plans?

Here are some thing I have been loving this week:

I know fall doesn’t technically begin until Monday, but it sure felt like it this morning! I have no complaints because I really enjoyed a homemade HOT pumpkin spice coffee it warmed me right up!

It is so easy to make, you should try it

This week I got in a TON of great workouts and my legs are pretty much shot today. We are launching the new Group Power workout on less then 2 weeks so I am practicing with a co-worker later today.

I love this workout because it is an increased weight workout so you do less repetitions at higher weight!!

Since being off Paleo I have been loving having Peanut butter back in my life.. Doesn’t peanut butter make everything better?

My dad bought me this Rubbermaid lunch storage container. How great is this?

They snap together and the little containers are perfect portions for lunch side dishes!

Last night after a great boot camp workout, I enjoyed this high-protein oatmeal!

It had Oats, Protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk, & a few mini chocolate chips! yum.

I also tried these Sweet Cinnamon Chickpea bites..

If you are looking for something sweet they will satisfy your craving!

I hope you all have a lovely Friday!

What have you been loving lately?? 

Today is a rest day for me… After 8 classes in 4 days I am happy to say there are no workouts on my agenda today.

Now onto my FAVORITE things this week:

Pure Barre.. I am really starting to get the hang of the workout and my workout yesterday with Mollie was great. As usual I learned some new moves and she was great at explaining each exercise. I really enjoyed having her as an instructor!

Eggplant Stack... This recipe I posted yesterday was seriously so good, I was craving italian cuisine this week and it totally hit the spot

Udi’s Chocolate Chia Muffin Tops.. I was craving something chocolatey so I gave these a try, they are pretty good and definitely hit the spot! They also have 6g fiber, 4g protein!

Coconut, Cranberry, Granola! Enough said.. I’ve probably posted this before on a Friday butttttt I’ve eaten some almost every day this week so it’s definitely on my favorite list.

Plantain Chips from Trader Joe’s.. I LOVE these when I am looking for a salty snack. With just 3 ingredients you can’t go wrong. I might be borderline obsessed but at least I’m admitting it! You should probably go buy them

Ava pictures.. this picture with Ava & Marc makes me smile. I could post a million pictures of her but I won’t..

well just one more of the two of us! Happy Friday!!

Well, that relaxation won’t happen until Saturday afternoon because I am participating in a Fundraiser Boot Camp bright and early tomorrow morning. The fundraiser is for Celiac Disease in Somers, NY. I am looking forward to a nice morning workout with one of my friends!

So onto some of my FAVORITE things from today and this week:

This morning I had an egg scramble with veggies in coconut oil! YUMMM. Sometimes the simple things taste so good.

I also made these bran muffins with applesauce. They turned out surprisingly moist considering I almost forgot the oil. As I was baking these I was teaching Ava how to “bake” and after I put them in the baking cups I realized I forgot the oil!!! I improvised, and used my misto to spray some olive oil on top. Whether that worked or not they tasted great!

On Tuesday after my boot camp workout class I tried this Complete Cookie from Lenny & Larrys. it is vegan, dairy free, all natural, and super chocolatey!! I highly recommend it if you have a chocolate craving. (you can find them at vitamin shoppe)

Veggie Chili… this is such a healthy side dish or main course meal. Recipe to come…

This TRAMPOLINE… my dad bought for me. Whenever he sees something fitness related I guess he thinks I need to have it! I am all for it and can’t wait to try a trampoline workout!

Fruit.. I have been eating tons of bananas, pineapple, and canteloupe!

and of course Cooper & Ava they will always be my favorite! Cooper posed for the camera.

Have a great Friday!