the fit and well atlanta belle

I Need a Little ‘Chaos’ in My Life

Amelia Pavlik — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:27:05 +0000

Routine is FWABulous when it comes to things like my breakfast smoothie (who wouldn’t want this yummy berry/banana/spinach combo every morning??) and our Saturday morning jaunt to Starbucks and Trader Joe’s. But I'm not a fan when it comes to my workouts.

Chilling Out with Icebox Cryotherapy

Amelia Pavlik — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:25:18 +0000

As I looked at the tall metal chamber in front of me and heard the machine revving up, I began to wonder what the heck I’d gotten myself into…

It's So Hard to Say 'Goodbye'...

Amelia Pavlik — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:52:21 +0000

Next Monday, I'll say "goodbye" to something that has been a steady part of my life for years — teaching group fitness at World Gym Smyrna.

A Polish and Prosecco at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Amelia Pavlik — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:45 +0000

A refreshing citrus grass body scrub, followed by a warm shower and honeysuckle and blood orange moisturizing treatment. All topped off with a glass of prosecco and a tasting of fresh peach sorbet.

A Potato Salad that Won’t Put on the Pounds

Amelia Pavlik — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:22:49 +0000

From backyard BBQs to parties by the pool, there’s one side dish that goes hand-in-hand with summer — potato salad.

Two Spots that Make this Bag Lovin’ Belle Swoon

Amelia Pavlik — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:34:10 +0000

Since I was a little leotard-wearing belle (see "the fitness professional"), there is one thing I am drawn to buy for absolutely no reason: pretty tote bags.

A Quick and Delish Pizza Recipe

Amelia Pavlik — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:53:28 +0000

Garfield loves lasagna, and the belle loves pizza.

It’s My FWABiversary: The Year’s Top 5

Amelia Pavlik — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:46:20 +0000

From writing for American Fitness Magazine to visits to resorts including the Old Edwards Inn and Spa and Kiawah Island, life has been pretty FWABulous since I started this blog.

My Sanctuary in the Sand: Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Part III)

Amelia Pavlik — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:50:02 +0000

I woke up to my iPhone beeping weather alerts at me the Sunday I visited Kiawah. Flooding was in the forecast, which meant it was a perfect day to stay put — and visit the spa.

My Sanctuary in the Sand: Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Part II)

Amelia Pavlik — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:49:25 +0000

Doom and gloom — that’s what I was starting to feel when I left you last week.