beach – GRIT By Brit

Image: Wishing you a wonderful day from Miami Beach! xoxo, Brit

Hello friends! I have been coast to coast this week. Last weekend I went to Anaheim, CA for the Idea World Fitness Convention and Sweat Pink Blogfest and now I’m just wrapping up a wonderful weekend in Miami Beach. Me and 2 of my fab girlfriends from Dallas, Andria and Crystal, decided to take a long weekend and soak up some sun. It was the perfect “End of Summer Getaway” to relax and refocus for the new season…

We arrived on Thursday and kick-started the weekend with dinner and cocktails at Larios on the Beach (Gloria Estefan’s restaurant). I had a delicious lychee martini along with a hearty green salad topped with skirt steak – well deserved after long day at work and 3 hour flight to Miami, right? On Friday, I had to take a few conference calls in the morning but around noon I met the girls on the beach. My friend Crystal rented a great little tiki hut that provided us some shade to sip our pina coladas under.

Me, Andria and Crystal on Friday – just kickin’t it at the beach and sippin’ pina coladas 😉

Overall the weather was great, but because the sun was shining so brightly the sand was burning up our feet. We had a to make a mad dash in and out of the ocean. I like to think that was my cardio interval training for the day (wink wink).

My and Crystal sprinting back to the Tiki in the hot sand – ouch! LOL

But seriously, we did make up a fun “Beach Bikini Workout” which I’ll post later this week! Each night we went out for an amazing seafood dinner and, of course, some dancing. We had delightful brunch on Saturday at Mister Collins at One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa. Later that night we a great dinner at Michael Schwartz in the Raleigh Hotel. After dinner we hit up Hyde Night Club at SLS Hotel for a little booty shakin’. I love the vibe there – it’s a cool Euro/hip hop mix. Have any of you ever been?

Lounging and dancing pool side at SLS on Saturday night

This morning I treated my self to some time at the spa and enjoyed a mani/pedi and full body massage. Do you all prefer male or female masseuse? I had a man today…

Now I’m on a plane back to Chicago for work. I probably had more than my fair share of cocktails and desserts this weekend, but hey, it’s okay to indulge every once in a while. This evening I’m going to do my 20 minute treadmill workout at my hotel gym. Tomorrow morning I’ll go to CrossFit and Tuesday I’ll to Yoga Sculpt at CorePower yoga. I’ll also be sure to drink lots of water and unsweetened hot green tea (the BEST natural detox drink). What are your workout plans for the week?

Cheers to a wonderful weekend and an even better week ahead! Lots of luv, Brit

Yay for our mojitos (coconut flavored ones) – yummy!

Who has a case of the Mondays? I DO! 🙁

Sorry for my lack of blog posts over the past 9 days. Me and 3 of my BEST friends went on the ultimate girls getaway to the Greek Islands – eek! We spent 2 nights in Athens, 3 nights Mykonos and 3 in Santorini. I truly had the time of my life. Even though the scenery was breathtaking and the food was delicious, I’m most grateful for my amazing friends. It’s so nice to have people in my life who accept me for who I am… flaws and all. On top of that, I actually have fun with them! Could there be anything better?

Now that I’m back to the US and back in my usual routine, I’ll also get back to posting workouts and diet tips for you guys to enjoy 🙂

Here are some pictures from my trip. Hope your week is off to an amazing start! Lots of luv, Brit

greek islands

Fun in the Sun! My Lovely Ladies Weekend in Miami

Cheers to a wonderful weekend and an even better week ahead! Lots of luv, Brit

The time of my life…reflection from my get away to Greece

Here are some pictures from my trip. Hope your week is off to an amazing start! Lots of luv, Brit