it's happening again! i have worn a size 10 shoe since i stopped growing. for some strange reason my feet shrink when i get preggo. seriously! you would expect the opposite, right!? i walked away from a successful shoe shopping trip with these adorable, peep-toe nine's and another 9.5 pair (both reduced waaaay low, woo hoo!), which worked in my favor because 10 wasn't available in either. luckily these skinny jeans are super stretchy and can support my expanding bump a lil' while longer. i am loving flounce tops like this one and the off-the-shoulder look is needed for this unforgiving Texas summer heat. whew.

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calling all Greek freaks and Niko Niko lovers!!! Niko Niko's new I-10 & Beltway 8 location is now open! did you ever catch Niko Niko's on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri on Food Network? well deserved appearance, no doubt. they were already on Houston's map though!Hubs and i didn't mind taking the drive into the city to the original Montrose location, but we're cool with them meeting us halfway :) . ironically, it's 30 seconds away from my gym. #uhohthey knew the crowd was on its way so they were well equipped with this huge, accommodating, dining room. nice. i wasn't too hungry but still wanted to enjoy an outing with my bears. i stuck with their seafood soup + greek salad combo. their greek salad has always been and will always be THE bomb! also chose to go light because eating late always ends up being a terrible idea. i wake up burping up the food i ate the night before because it hasn't finished digesting yet. ugh! all apart of the preggo process though. (remember, this helps with that!)

everything on this plate is a fan favorite. the seasoned, tender lamb, the soft, chewy pita bread, the crispy, non-oily fries, the buttery rice, and that one-of-a-kind tzatziki sauce. #herculesplate

pita pizza (which i don't even think is on the menu but was customized for us)and pita chicken quesadillas for the boys.talents: picking dessert.as i stood there dumbfounded, several people had the same idea and came up to snap pics of this massive, goodie filled dessert case. you can't help it!portion control on deck! 3 for 5 bucks. tiramisu, almond something, and chocolate something. lol. my sweet cravings are coming back unfortunately and fruit just ain't cuttin' it these days. doing my best to lean on the 80/20 nutrition rule, move 5-6 times a week, and drink plenty of water. ya know, the usual!

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the weather has been phenomenal aaaaaall weekend long in h-town! today was no different. our breakfast before church: high-protein, buttermilk pancakes, dairy-free coco whip, zero-calorie pancake syrup, and fresh berries. my almost 5-year-old still asks for pancakes almost every single morning.

{top : H&M} | {jeans : H&M} | {wedges : Forever 21} | {bag : LV}

look ma, no gym clothes! i've been trying to get jazzy on the weekends after being in workout clothes, well, any other day of the week. when i spruce things up on the outside, it does wonders for me on the inside too. however, my toes aren't done and haven't been in months. thanks, blur tool. yes, i did. the wedges were too cute to crop out. lol

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me: make me laugh

Sonny: sorry, i only know how to make you mad

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hey, whatever it takes to get the job done, Instagram Husband ;) anyway, this top is the epitome of comfort. i have one in several colors cause it always makes me feel so modelesque when i throw it on!

{top : H&M} | {jeans : H&M} | {wedges : Forever 21} | {bag : LV}

is it spring yet?! LOVE coral anything, especially workout tops. H&M has plenty of affordable, cute fitness fashions that i'll be sharing soon too!

i've been pan-frying our plantain in coconut oil for the past few years, but i wanted to try baking or broiling them instead. so i did! Sonny says i tried this a while back but it really must have been that long ago cause i do not remember attempting this. here goes nothin'!

perfect! when i bring them home from the store and they aren't ready yet, i put them inside a brown paper bag and in solitary confinement under my kitchen sink so they can ripen quicker. browns spots are a very good thing. i sliced them diagonally and threw them into a mixing bowl along with:

few dash of cinnamon
1 tbsp melted coconut
2 tbsp brown sugar (can use coconut sugar)
dash of sea salt

and mixed them all around. then, i coated my pan with foil and coconut cooking oil spray, then placed them evenly across the pan.400 degrees. 12 minutes on one side. 12 minutes on the other. done. Sonny agrees that they still have the same texture as they do when they are deep-fried. i likes that.my food though!!! OMG, y'all, this was crazy good! i threw it in a bowl with some already baked chicken breast chunks, avocado chunks, refried organic black beans, and some sautéed turnip greens. a little bit of everything on your fork at once... heaven. sweet, salty, spicy. (that's sriracha on the chicken but you already knew that)just know i took my sweet, sweet time with this bowl of goodness. these are kind of a big deal! snack smart this week; i tried my best not to go overboard on these bad boys today. yum.

"Make it Last by Making it First" was Pastor Mike's message this morning. i always appreciate this reminder! cause marriage is hard. making it last is even harder.... but completely, 100% worth the fight and the effort. with kids in the mix, you've really gotta be serious and focused about getting in some alone time together often, and try your absolutely hardest not flake on each other. spend not just kid-free time together, but TECHNOLOGY-FREE time at that. it's true, you really can have a crazy awesome time with your spouse and the WWW not know about it. as a new-found snap chat addict (add me, fitfoodiele) i stand by that statement 100% ;)

new week, fit friends, let's goooooo!