Sunday Funday :: Malibu Wines

Can you believe that June is already here? This year is really flying by but I am so excited for this summer!

I think there is no better place to kick-off the summer than at Malibu Wines up in the Malibu canyons. We spent all of yesterday here with friends. We brought our own picnic and enjoyed good conversation. The place is a nice off-the-beaten-path destination if you are in the Los Angeles area. We love to bring friends here who have never been because they always love it. There is live music and we saw some adorable couples slow dancing. The sun was shining and the location is vineyard location is just beautiful. Can't get much better than this!

 

friends!

red dress. red car!

:: Reviewing the FitBit One Pedometer::

via Instagram: My FitBit talks to me sometimes.

I purchased a FitBit One last month, and I am totally obsessed -- this little pedometer goes everywhere with me, literally.

The FitBit is a digital pedometer that you can clip onto your pants or bra. It will track how many steps you take, how many flights of stairs you have climbed, how many miles you have traveled, and it also estimates your calorie burn.

What makes FitBit greater than just any ol' basic pedometer is the fact that not only does it automatically sync data to the FitBit online app and online dashboard, but you are also able to share your stats with other friends using the product. 

FitBit Dashboard: So far it has been a pretty active day.

FitBit also breaks down a step chart by each hour of the day, showing what time of the day you were most active.

It can also show you how active overall you have been in the day:

The online user interface shows a breakdown of my day (so far).

I have the FitBit One, so this advanced version of the pedometer has the ability to track your sleep patterns in addition to steps. I always like to login to the online dashboard and check how I have been sleeping throughout the week.

FitBit also syncs up with other popular diet and fitness apps like MyFitnessPal (which is my favorite), SparkPeople, MapMyRun, etc. When I post what I ate on MyFitnessPal, my food entries automatically sync with the FitBit dashboard. FitBit takes the data, and shows me exactly how many calories I have consumed versus how many calories I have burned through activity.

If you are thinking about purchasing this product, I would personally recommend it. I know there are some other options on the market as well such as the JawBone Up and Nike Fuelband. The reason I went with the FitBit is because it is lightweight and I do not like wearing jewelry/bracelets all the time, especially when I am working out. The FitBit is more discreet and lightweight.

Do you use a pedometer or any of these health apps? What do you think? Also, feel free to find me on my FitBit account here or MyFitnessPal account here !

Guilt Free Snack: Kale Chips

Kale has gained a lot of popularity in the last year or so, commonly being touted as a "superfood" for it's great nutritional benefits. This low calorie leafy vegetable is packed with Vitamin K and also Vitamin, C, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Calcium.

While it's more bitter for me personally than the other leafy greens, I have definitely gotten used to the taste since incorporating it into my diet. I sometimes replace lettuce mixes with kale these days. I also enjoy it in fresh pressed juices (kale-pineapple-mango is a delicious combination).

This weekend, I decided to make kale chips. Kale chips are SO easy to make and require very minimal ingredients:

What I Have Been Up To Lately {Instagram Photos}

Spring has officially arrived. The weather has been warming up the last few weeks, and I am loving it! I cannot wait to start going to the pool, and going on more hiking adventures.

Until then, this is a little peak of what we have been up to the last few weeks:

• Easter brunch with friends and Swedish Easter Coke from Ikea!
• Lately, when we are out and about, we pick a few flowers and keep them in a vase to brighten up the home
• With summer around the corner, I have been working out more and trying to eat healthier!
• We've gone to a couple NBA games, and have been following the NCAA games as well. Too bad I picked the losers in my March Madness bracket! Oops.
• Date nights with my husband - we go out every Friday these days to celebrate and kick off the weekends.

Life is sweet, spring is here, and I am optimistic for what summer holds around the corner.