Category Archives: Daily Grind
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
Thirsty Thursday
For the past few months, I’ve been having a sordid love affair with my Vita-mix. Once, sometimes twice a day in this crazy heat, we make sweet sweet green monsters. Here’s my new fave: Banana + A big, fat handful … Continue reading
Swim, Swam, Swum
In preparation for my triathlon coming up, I entered an open-water ocean swim for Saturday night at the Jersey shore. While the race on Saturday was 1 mile, my tri swim is only half a mile. I figured if I … 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
So… how was high school?
When I was in college, I bumped into a kid who recognized me from grade school. We said hi and laughed about the coincidence, and just as I was about to exit the potentially awkward situation (we weren’t even friends … 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
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
Hello, Lovahhh
You tease… OMFG! That’s right. I gifted myself with a Vita-mix! Oh, you sexy thang. Haha, my husband was a leeeetle worried as I whistled and dropped lines on my new blender. Sorbet: apple/berry/banana sorbet Smoothie: strawberry, banana, almond milk … Continue reading
Adventures in Allergen-free Baking
This week has been totally amazeballs. I picnicked for dinner not once, but twice in Central Park with the foxy hus. AND I’ve hit up a class at Core Fusion every day since Sunday. (Nothing like yuppie scumming on my … 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