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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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