Busy, Busy in New York City!

What a fun day! As you know, I am partnering with Eternal Reign LDN on a fitness wear line this summer. However today, I was involved with choosing items for their new women's apparel line.

Emily (left) and Anna (right) of Eternal Reign LDN selecting our final picks for the new apparel line.

It was so exciting to select all the new pieces and especially to try them on! We picked dresses, shorts, silk shirts, and chiffon tops. I learned that this summer will be all about flowing tops and dresses, and prints!

The bright colors and patterns made me so happy. Summer colors have got the magic to make you smile. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can wear some of the beautiful pieces we chose!

It has been a long day, but a very productive one. It was hard to choose among all those dresses and try them on... Life can truly be hard for a girl sometimes! ;) 

I made sure to keep hydrated during the day and carried some snacks with me like nuts and fresh fruits for energy. Of course, I also had my beloved green tea.

Now I still have to find the time to go to the gym. Thank God my gym is open 24 hrs! This is why I love NY. Here there are no excuses, only commitment and hard work... Remember that hard work always pays off!

In Love and Fitness,

FG


P.S. Check EternalReignLDN.com in the coming weeks to see our picks for the apparel line!

My Easter Tips for Eating Healthy While Eating Out

Happy Easter everyone! 

Today, I went with my New York family to a restaurant called Cipriani for Easter Brunch. Cipriani is located in downtown NYC. We had a great time and the food was delicious!

 My NY family enjoying Easter Brunch at Cipriani (From Left to Right: Billy, Nikke, Me, Emily, and Nigel).

Even though it can be challenging at times, I still keep my diet clean and enjoy healthy food even when I’m eating out. Follow my example, whether you are eating out for the holiday today or any day of the week!

For starters, I had Romana Artichokes. These are a great source of fiber and antioxidants. Artichokes have liver cleansing properties and also facilitate digestion. Plus, they taste amazing and remind me of home! My granny cooks them with a little bit of olive oil, garlic, salt, and parsley. Cipriani uses the same recipe! Yum :)

The Romana Artichokes were cooked just like my granny's!

For my main entree, I selected the grilled salmon and steamed green beans. Salmon is an excellent source of protein and healthy fat. I combined it with green beans to add fiber and a squeeze of lemon for the alkaline properties.

 This salmon was delicious and a well-balanced meal.

I am not a fan of desserts, so after lunch I had a green tea to clean my palate. Green tea adds an extra boost of antioxidants and fat burning properties to any meal. I added Stevia to mine for a sweet taste!

Healthy eating is all about the choices you make. Don't use any excuses when you go out! Just keep your diet clean and lean, and remember to always have fun eating!

In Love and Fitness,

FG

The Sculpt Queen

Behind the Scenes of My Upcoming Fitness Video

This morning I had the pleasure of working with Acerbic Film and Entertainment (AcerbicFilm.com) on my upcoming fitness video.

You ladies are going to love it! The exercises I included in the video target our trouble spots -- thighs, arms, tummy, and butt. My workout is all you need to get swimsuit ready!

Emily Liptak of Eternal Reign LDN (EternalReignLDN.com) styling me for my fitness video!

I am so excited to see how the final video turns out!

In Love and Fitness,

FG

Healthy Lunch Recipe: NY Salad

Looking for a healthy and easy lunch? Why don't you try my NY Salad:

Ingredients:

• Butter Head Lettuce
• 1 Can of Tuna in Brine
• 2 Whole Carrots
• 1/2 of a Red Pepper
• 1 tsp of Cashew Nut
• 1 tsp of Raisins
• 1 tsp of Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Pinch of Himalayan Salt and Pepper

This salad is filled with antioxidants, healthy fat, and lean protein. This is a great fuel intensifier.

Make your way to a healthier YOU!!!

In Love and Fitness,

FG

News from NYC!

Hey guys!

Long time no see... I'm back! I have been working very hard to reinvent myself and come out with new ways to help you achieve optimal beauty inside and out.

I'm currently in NYC working with Emily Liptak, CEO for Eternal Reign Ldn (www.eternalreignldn.com). We are planning to come out with a new, sexy fitness wear line just in time for summer!

Today we met with the manufacturor of the line. It was really thrilling for me to see Emily at work. She is so passionate and so driven. I am truly blessed to share with her a passion for fitness, fashion, and life in general. The material for our new leggings is now in the hands of our manufacturer  and we are waiting for the sample to be completed, sent, and approved! The whole process has been so exciting!

I'm also revisiting my website content and working to create a new workouts that reflect my passion for what I do, such my Booty Balance Conditioning. The finished workout will be a better way for you to follow me at home, on holiday, or at the gym!

I am in the process of launching a new website. It should be up within the next three months and you will have opportunities to learn from the best, about how to sculpt your body!

On Friday, I'll be shooting a NEW workout video. Saturday I have a Photo Shoot for the Cover and content of my New Book... I can only say: 'Its Tasty!' Look out for my New Recipes and please let me know how DELICIOUS they are!

Check back for more exciting updates on my current projects!

   

Planning my New Fitness Line. You know how much I love my leggings...

In Love & Fitness,

FG

Pregnancy: To swell or not to swell...

Pregnant? Check out my article: http://www.thebabablog.com/article/2012/04/02/to-swell-or-not-to-swell
This new Website: The BABABLOG will answer all your questions about pregnancy and more!!!

De Stress Yourself

DE-STRESS YOURSELF!

We live a busy life, running around like crazy, stressing about what to eat, what to wear, what to do, even which nail polish to choose ... in fact most of the time we stress about  silly things. It seems that the more "important" we are, the more stress we have.  But stress brings sleepless nights, binge eating and raised cortisol levels that cause us to retain fat. Don’t let stress to mess up your life! Bite it, slap it, and punch it in just 10 little steps!


Ready? Follow me!


Enjoy simple things in life: as you sip your morning coffee, smell it, taste it, take a deep breath and think about all the good things that the day is going to bring to you. Enjoy and focus on the sensation of the dark aroma...

Smile at a stranger: while you’re queuing at the grocery store, while you are walking in the street, while you are sitting at your local restaurant: just SMILE! Spread love and light out to the universe and see how much better you feel for it.

Take a Breath: in the middle of the day, just take a long, deep breath and get in contact with your inner soul...


Cook your Granny's Soup: food from childhood always brings back lovely memories and makes you feel at ease...  comfort on a plate to warm up your heart.

Brew some Green Tea: Did you know that Green tea contains a calming amino acid?? Thanks to Nicky Summer’s new range of food supplements, ‘Beauty on the Inside’, I take my green tea in a tablet! If you wish to do the same, please contact nickyandco@aol.com (for a 10% discount on online sales please quote the code: FG111)

Omega 3: include magic food into your diet such as salmon, flaxseed, walnuts, and olive oil and see your heart rates decrease during the most stressful time of your day!
Move: go for a run, a boxing class, lift some iron, just move your body and let go of all tensions!!! Shake it off baby!


Pilates or Yoga: to stretch and strengthen body, mind and soul. Pilates allows you to focus on your body and meditate within, while yoga allows you to travel outside your body to find your peace of mind... choose the one that works best for you!
Massage: get an aromatherapy massage and relax with all the different lush oils that the therapist will use according to your needs.... choose from lavender, lemon grass, hazelnut, almond and my favourite Ylang-Ylang and many more!

Shopping: my favourite cardio... always helps me in the most stressful moments... Reward yourself with your honey’s credit card... shift the stress to someone else!

Most of all, please be happy and remember that everything happens for a reason,for good and for bad; in the end everything always works out, so just try to stop worrying!!!
I’m always listening, because you are my priority.

Beautiful Body, Sharp Mind, Clear Soul.

In Health and Fitness,

FG


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