Live Beaming

To me, living in California coincides with living a healthy lifestyle. 

One of my favorite things about summer, is the ability to spend majority of my free time outdoors. 

Being healthy and fit does not mean that you can only eat chicken breasts and veggies after spending excruciating hours pounding away on a treadmill. 

Sounds like torture, doesn't it? 

Why do that to ourselves when we can get similar benefits from hiking by the ocean and bbqing seasonal produce with our friends and family? 

Alright, so maybe I don't have the luxury to make it to the beach every single day, 

or stock up on the freshest veggies from the farmers market..

but like I've said before - everything is good in moderation. 

I'm constantly trying to prioritize through a jam-packed schedule. 

Between a full-time job, a part-time load at a local university, and a very active social schedule,

I too find it difficult to stay on my fitness and nutrition game sometimes. 

But it doesn't have to be so hard you guys!

A few weeks ago, I was invited to come check out Beaming,

an organic juice & superfood vitality bar, located right off the freeway, in Del Mar, California.

Now I'm no stranger to juicing, and I whole-heatedly believe in the company's mantra, 

that when "you live healthy, you glow from within". 

But here's what makes Beaming stand out from other companies around San Diego -

they're not restrictive. 

Their cleanse programs make it easy on you by including not only cold pressed juices,

but also smoothies, soups, elixirs, and... wait for it... raw entrees.

You want to know why that's so great? 

Because the hardest thing that I found about juicing was not being hungry,

because most of the time I'm so full of liquid that I'm honestly not famished..

No, the hardest thing about juicing for me personally, is that I miss chewing! 

Ha ha it's true. #firstworldproblems

Anyway, back to Beaming. 

The company was kind enough to invite me over, educate me about all their amazing products, and even give me a bunch of goodies to take home with me so I can share my story with all of you. 

I walked out with a yummy smoothie in my hand (a Sexy Mayan to be exact, omg, so good!),

a bag full of juices and salads, and a huge smile of my face. 

I incorporated the Beaming products into my on-the-go lifestyle over the next few days,

and guess what?

I feel amazing. 

The best part is that all the products I tried are delicious, so it really doesn't feel like dieting or being restrictive. 

Just living a healthy lifestyle, which is what it's all about anyway!

A freshly pulsed Sexy Mayan, a unique mix of almond milk, Beaming Protein, raw cacao, banana, date, maca, vanilla, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg. Sooo good!

Playing the balancing game by mixing the Beaming Mary juice with a swig of vodka, at a friend's BBQ brunch. 

An otherwise boring midweek dinner spiced up with the addition of Coconut Ceviche. Perfect for summer!

While spending a day at the spa with one of my besties, I didn't want to gorge on a huge lunch and feel bloated in my bikini. Beaming to the rescue! I threw a Salad Spinner juice in my bag, sipped it when I was hungry, and felt great all day!

On a particularly hot day, the husband and I decided to hit the beach. A chilled Fennel Love juice was a perfect, refreshing snack while we were soaking in the sun. 

One of my favorite hikes to do in San Diego is around Torrey Pines. I like to head there straight after work to catch the sunset on the way up. The Beaming Protein Bites are the perfect size to reboot my energy and keep me full until dinner time.

I hope this post was a good reminder that living healthy does not have to be hard! 

The Beaming lifestyle is just one option to make it easier to incorporate superfood into your active lifestyle. 

bBar Del Mar

2683 Via de la Valle

Del Mar, CA 

Brooklyn Cruising

Have you ever been to Coronado Island?

Located across the bay from downtown San Diego,

this affluent resort city is where I'd like to live when I retire. 

Although Coronado is home to one of my favorite beaches in the world,

the peninsula itself is not very large and can easily be covered by bike within a day. 

Which is exactly what Erik and I did last weekend,

thanks to the wonderful offer from Brooklyn Cruisers, to take their city bikes out for a spin. 

We started our Sunday Funday at Holland's Bicycles,

where we were quickly fixed up with Willow and Driggs, our two cruisers for the day.

After a few practice laps in the parking lot, 

we were on our way down Orange Ave to find a place to grab some brunch. 

You know me - I obviously did some foodie research before we set off,

and all the signs pointed me towards Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge.

We couldn't be happier with our selection!

The food was VERY delicious,

and as we sat outside, enjoying the live music and sipping on our cocktails, we were in absolute bliss. 

A few hours later, it was time to work off our calories,

so we hopped back on our bikes and took off with no final destination in sight. 

I love exploring around the quaint residential streets of Coronado...

all the houses are so unique, each one charming in its own way. 

As we weaved our way through the tiny alleys,

we somehow found ourselves at the beach, so we decided to take a break and lay out for a while. 

The weather was seriously perfect, so it was only natural for us to fall asleep. 

After waking up almost an hour later, we decided that we were hungry again,

so we hopped back on our bikes and followed the boardwalk, past the Hotel Del,

until we found a place with a great happy hour. 

Vigilucci's bar was calling our names,

so we found a cozy booth, order a few beers and some oysters, 

and finished the day by watching a soccer match with some locals. 

If only every day could be so relaxing!

Crispy Spiced Pork Belly and Bleu Pepper Chips

Poke Tacos and Stone Fruit + Smoked Duck

 Aren't these bikes so cool?!

We literally got stopped by strangers several times, to be asked where we got them!

If you're interested, you can find them here. 

Iberico

One of my favorite memories from Spain is siesta time. 

I truly admire the emphasis that the Spanish culture puts on the important things in life..

food, sangria and friends.

What else do you need?

When Erik and I were in Madrid and Barcelona,

we would spend hours upon hours sitting outside at one of the countless cafes,

indulging in all kinds of tapas and having the most random conversations. 

I was beyond excited for the opportunity to make similar memories in our own hometown of San Diego,

 when I was invited to the grand opening of IBERICO Spanish Bistro and Gin Club last week.

The large patio with outdoor sitting area overlooking Prospect Street is the perfect location for this new restaurant. 

Walking into IBERICO, I was immediately smitten with the decor -

the exposed brick wall, the blue glass chandeliers, and the bull accents in all the random places

 transform the space into an authentic Spanish lounge. 

Although the tapas were a bit scarce that night, the sangria was flowing freely,

so I wasn't complaining. 

We had such a great time sitting back, sipping on cocktails and people watching, 

that it really felt like we were back in Europe for a night. 

I can't wait to go back and try out all the entrees - the menu looked amazing!