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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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