Hiking up one of Hawaii’s most famous volcano’s was definitely a highlight of the trip! The crater, called Diamond Head, is the remainder of a volcanic explosion that took place over 500,000 years ago. Pretty amazing to hike up inside of it and get to the top to see a spectacular panoramic view of the island. The hike took about 45 minutes and wasn’t too bad but we definitely got a good little workout in. The payoff was beautiful!  (Photo by debd April ’12) The hiking trail going up! We started in the middle of the crater and made our way up.  It’s about 1.5 miles up. Great way to get a workout in! Overview of Waikiki! Later that day, we went snorkeling here at Hanauma Bay. All those dark areas in the turquoise waters are live coral reef. It was pretty cold due to the strong winds but we still got in and saw some pretty fish. We bought an underwater camera which we’ve yet to develop, but will show you when I get them in! The sites were surreal.

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Good morning sunshine! Just about to head out for a workout on the beach. The hotel has these workout classes each morning which is so nice. It keeps you moving and makes you feel nice and toned in your bikini 🙂 I think this workout is going to be bootcamp style, excited! We did an aqua jog yesterday where they strap a floaty around you and you put a “noodle” between your legs and literally “jog” in the water across the lagoon. Lol we probably looked ridiculous but it was fun. We’ve also been walking and jogging by the ocean. I really recommend this hotel if you’re looking into coming to Hawaii.  Shoes, Nike (more pictures here)  Shorts, also by Nike (got them 60% off at TJ Maxx – oh yeah!) So nice that they have this! Which class would you take?

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This is my favorite thing to have for breakfast, lots of fresh fruit! These ones are all locally grown which means they’re extra juicy and tasty. I seriously get tempted with all the goodies they have at the breakfast buffet (croissants, french toast, waffles!) but I always feel best when I eat healthy. I also had a one-egg omelet, yum yum. We ate outside overlooking the ocean, just a few steps from the beach 🙂

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Good morning sunshine! Here is a healthy breakfast/snack idea for you. This morning I made a veggie & fruit smoothie which tastes amazing. If you’re not so into eating greens, this is a perfect way to incorporate some into your diet without even tasting it. The smoothie mix you see below makes two large full glasses, (and you can always save half of it for the next day!).   Ingredients in this smoothie: Kale Spinach Frozen strawberries (also try frozen blueberries) Frozen mango  Orange 1 Banana Non-fat Greek vanilla yoghurt Coconut milk If you’re using frozen fruit, there’s no need to add ice 🙂 It’s packed with vitamins, protein, and fibers. Great way to start the day! Have you guys tried this before? I hope you like these little healthy food posts! XOXO

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Hi lovely! Happy friday, I’m so happy it’s the weekend! Just about to dig into some late lunch. This is one of my all time favorite easy healthy meals. It’s so easy to prepare and it’s very filling and nutritious. I’m having whole wheat toast with sliced avocado, with some seasoning (sometimes I sprinkle a little lemon on top). Avocados are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that we need to absorb vitamins. It also makes our skin glow and our hair healthy and shiny. Then I fried some eggs (great protein) and included some carrots and cucumbers to get in my veggies. I usually switch up the veggies, so sometimes I’ll have this with tomatoes and/or broccoli. Love it cause it’s all totally fresh, natural and tastes so good! Feel free to share any easy healthy food ideas below 🙂 XOXO

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Having a nice little tea & snack with my dad. Ordered this yummy smoked salmon and avocado tartine.  Bon app!  

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Today I made an extra fiery juice with double the amount of ginger I normally use. Ginger is great for supporting a healthy immune system and really helps to detoxify your body. To balance out the ginger, I added an extra lemon (two in total), along with some other favorites like carrots, celery, spinach, beets and apples. It tastes so fresh & clean! I’ve started making two servings of juice per time, so I can keep some for the next day. Fun fact: you can store fresh juice for up to 3 days as long as you include lemon, which acts as a natural preservative. 

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