Category Archives: Pick Me Ups

Gettin’ Bendy

Note: I’m trying to make a few little changes to the look of the blog. I should be done in a few days. Bear with me! Thanks ———————————————————- The cold hard truth: I suck at yoga. I know, that statement … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday: The BluePrint Cleanse

The great thing about summer (especially when you’re a teacher) is that you get a break from the crazy schedule you keep all year. Things are more relaxed. Your schedule is yours. That can also be the downside sometimes too. … Continue reading

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How to Stay Cool When It’s Wicked Hot Out There

When the forecast looks like this every day: And you don’t have air conditioning (or, maybe you have it in your bedroom but can’t justify using it all day), a girl needs to make some changes. It’s times like these … Continue reading

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How to workout in the morning without hating the rest of your day

As I’ve mentioned, for the last six weeks or so, I’ve maintained regular early morning workouts. Yes, I still have to talk myself into getting up sometimes (like this morning), but that happens more and more infrequently. I’ve grown to … Continue reading

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June 1

Happy Summer! After a weekend at the beach, I feel like summer is officially here. And I couldn’t be happier to see it. True confession time: I suck at the monthly goals thing. I love it in theory. I love … Continue reading

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Doing More Before 6 AM…

than many people do all day is an awesome feeling. I’m a total morning person. As soon as my eyes are open, I’m up and wide awake. When I was working and in grad school, between 5am and 7am are … Continue reading

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Workout Review: Soul Cycle

[source] I’ve been dying to try out Soul-Cycle for quite some time. That time came on Friday. I was willing to pay the steep price of a class ($32), but was delighted to see that the Westside location was offering … Continue reading

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Bits of My Weekend 4

It was a really beautiful weekend, and the husband and I got out of the city to enjoy some R&R in Montauk. Since my camera lost battery power before we even got moving on Saturday, I’ll spare you the grainy … Continue reading

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Gwyneth, Jamie, and TED

Many of us tuned in to watch Jamie Oliver’s new show about changing the world by changing how we eat. This morning, I got Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP newletter which featured an interview with him. It’s a great read – check … Continue reading

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March Madness

I really can’t believe it’s March already. I feel like I say that for everything (I can’t believe it’s February! I can’t believe it’s snowing! I can’t believe Sandra Bullock’s nominated for a Razzie and an Oscar!). But seriously, March? … Continue reading

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