Hello, my friends. We are wrapping up the best beach week in Florida. I let Finn stay up way past his bedtime tonight and I’m staying up past mine to try and soak up every last minute of relaxing in my happy place. :) I can’t resist sharing this photo of Finn that I snapped [...]
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What I’ve Been Reading + Listening To Lately (Books, Podcasts, Music)
December 16, 2020 { 23 comments }Good morning. I hope this finds all of you well and taking care of yourself and your loved ones during this pandemic holiday season. If you are hunkering down at home then I hope this post will be helpful for you. I’ve collected a list of things that I’ve been reading and listening to lately. [...]
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This Week + Your Summer Workout & Chill Playlists
July 25, 2019 { 6 comments }Finn and I are journeying home today. Can’t say I’m looking forward to that airport trek with crutches and wheelchairs again but it was worth it to be with my fam for the week. It’s been a gorgeous week at the beach but I have only been able to enjoy it from the balcony as [...]
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Weekend Chill Playlist + Florida Eats
February 23, 2019 { 7 comments }It is currently pouring down rain outside and Finn is down for a long morning nap. I can’t blame him…it’s perfect napping weather! We have ZERO plans on our agenda for the weekend, which I’m really happy about. We may go check out a new ALDI that opened close by and maybe do some baking [...]
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Best Workouts of 2018 + Best of 2018 Workout Playlist
December 31, 2018 { 9 comments }Happy New Year’s Eve! Mine is going to be pretty wild and crazy with an early baby bedtime, a 7p social at my parent’s condo development and plans to be in bed reading by 10. I’m hoping to snooze through the clock striking midnight. Related, I’m reading Kristin Hannah’s “The Great Alone” and I can’t [...]
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Listening To + Reading: Summer 2018
July 30, 2018 { 17 comments }Happy new week. I don’t have a weekend update so I was creatively thinking about what to post instead. I don’t know about you guys but I always appreciate suggestions from others when it comes to everything from playlists to books to podcasts to articles and more…so I thought I’d do a round up of [...]
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My Postpartum Fitness Plan and Mindset + April Workout Playlist
April 19, 2018 { 19 comments }So I am in full out nesting and baby-prep mode. Last night after teaching I came home and took the girls on a walk. During the walk I was so uncomfortable. I was having a lot of cramping, stomach discomfort and nausea. I ended up cutting our walk short and headed home to take a [...]
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9 Smartphone Apps That I Use All the Time
March 28, 2018 { 2 comments }I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Let’s talk about smartphone apps today! I have five screens full of them [...]
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Friday Randoms: March Workout Playlist + Collagen and Pregnancy + Baby Shower Dresses
March 9, 2018 { 23 comments }Happy Friday! I got back to Charlotte yesterday afternoon and stopped by Metro on my way into town to workout. I wanted to get some strength work in and grab groceries before heading home to settle in for the evening. You can check out details on my workout over on Instagram. I remembered that I [...]
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5 Photos from the Weekend + February Workout Playlist
February 11, 2018 { 3 comments }Happy Sunday. I hope you’ve enjoyed the weekend. Mine has been very non-eventful, as was the entire last week. After Monday’s hospital visit, I decided it best to take a bit of a step back on…everything. I spent a LOT of time around the house and walking the dogs. I’m just getting back into the [...]
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November Workout Playlist (4 hours of music!) + This Week’s Dinner Menu + Last Week’s Workouts
November 5, 2017 { 7 comments }Hi and happy start to a new week! How did the time change treat you guys? It actually worked in my favor from a time adjustment standpoint coming from being on the West Coast last week but gosh, these early dark evenings are not my favorite. I am PUMPED about your November monthly playlist. I [...]
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Last Week’s (Unplanned) Eats
October 3, 2017 { 6 comments }Hi guys. What a week. The news out of Vegas continues to stun and shock, the situation in Puerto Rico seems to be a mess and Tom Petty has passed. American Girl will always be a song that brings a lot of nostalgia and good memories with it. I hope you’re all seeking peace and [...]
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2,000 SQUATOBER Instagram Challenge + October Workout Playlist (3+ Hours of Music!)
October 1, 2017 { 7 comments }Happy October 1! The decorative pumpkins have made their way to our front porch and I baked my first pumpkin baked good of the season this morning – pumpkin muffins with pecans and chopped dates. They were delicious so I’m planning to share the recipe after I try them again with some small modifications. I’m [...]
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15-Minute Bodyweight Workout + Friday Favorites
September 22, 2017 { 15 comments }Happy first day of fall! In typical southern fall fashion, the high in Charlotte is 88 degrees today but it looks like we’ll get a break and see those fall temperatures in about a week or so. The pups will be very happy about that! It’s been a while since I wrote a Friday favorites [...]
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September Workout Playlist: 50 Songs, 3 Hours of Music! + Details on My Fitness Watch
September 6, 2017 { 28 comments }At the beginning of 2017 I started putting together weekly “PBR” 60-minute Spotify playlists for y’all to use for your workouts and runs. This new feature was super well-received but as time has progressed I’ve decided to consolidate it into one BIG monthly playlist rather a shorter weekly one. I’m all about efficiency over here. [...]
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Another Visitor + 90-Minute Workout Playlist + Last Week’s Workouts
July 17, 2017 { 3 comments }All of my guests departed over the weekend. My mom left on Saturday and the girls left on Sunday. It was an amazing week but I have a renewed appreciation for quiet and cleanliness at the moment. :) I’ll be sharing a post about the second half of their visit later this week…most likely Wednesday. [...]
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Farmers Market Inspired Menu Plan + Recent Workouts + Weekly Workout Playlist
June 25, 2017 { 4 comments }Happy Sunday! I’m glad to be back in meal planning mode after a few weeks of being out of the routine. I haven’t really cooked a meal since we’ve been back since we had teacher training this weekend so I can’t wait to get in the kitchen tonight. I went to the farmers market on [...]
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20 (or 30) Minute Total Body Dumbbell Workout + Fitness Goals + A Workout Playlist
May 2, 2017 { 11 comments }Hey, hey! It’s been way too long since I’ve shared a workout so I decided to post the workout that I did with my very first strength training classes at Y2 Yoga! We launched our new Y2 Strength classes this week and everyone is so pumped about them. We’re running a four-week test in May [...]
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Workouts + Workout Playlist + Wedding Weekend Part 1
April 10, 2017 { 3 comments }We got home from Florida around 4 p.m. on Sunday from a super fun long wedding weekend in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. We were a few hours delayed in getting home and these two couldn’t wait to see us (but let’s be honest…we were probably even more excited than them). After a quick stop [...]
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Weekly Workout Playlist + Last Week’s Workouts & Running in the Rain
April 4, 2017 { 6 comments }Good morning. My 6 a.m. yoga class was sloooooowwww this morning. I couldn’t figure out where everyone was until we broke for core work and I commented on the low attendance and my students reminded me about the NCAA basketball championship. Apparently most of Charlotte (and the state of NC!) stayed up late last night [...]
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A Boring Weekend + An Awesome Strength Workout + Weekly Workout Playlist (Best Yet!)
March 27, 2017 { 8 comments }I set my alarm for 5:55 a.m. to get up and write this post before I taught at 8:15 a.m. and then had meetings…but I slept instead. I don’t know if my body is trying to normalize after the move or trying to heal or still adjusting to the time change but I have been [...]
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Weekend: Painting, Packing, Pups + Snow?
March 13, 2017 { 8 comments }Hey, hey. It’s a rainy, cold day in Charlotte which makes for lots of productivity on my end. (source) Our weather has been truly bizarre lately. On Thursday it was 75 degrees and I was running in shorts and a tank top. Sunday we woke up to snow. Today is rainy and chilly. I feel [...]
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Playlist + Last Week’s Workouts + Weekend Recap
March 6, 2017 { 17 comments }Happy Monday. I’m over here working away to keep this crew happy, sheltered and fed and I guess we can say that they’re earning their keep by looking cute and keeping me good company. This post is going to be a little all over the place. I’ve got you weekly workout playlist, a recap of [...]
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Workouts + Workout Ideas + Weekly Playlist + Winners
February 27, 2017 { 8 comments }That’s a whole lot of “Ws” in the blog post title! GOOD MORNING from Mexico! We arrived on Saturday around noon for our 5th annual Y2 Yoga retreat and have been soaking up all the beauty of Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita ever since. I’m currently enjoying a fruit plate and some coffee while I [...]
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A new weekly workout playlist for you + 15 of my favorite Spotify playlists + last week’s workouts
February 19, 2017 { 7 comments }I spend a significant amount of time every week putting together playlists for my yoga classes. I’m a little crazy but I don’t like to use the same playlists over and over. I find that keeping my music fresh keeps the class fresh for my regular students. Also, different classes have different vibes so I [...]
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Running (Marathon Maybe?) + Running Playlist
October 5, 2016 { 67 comments }Running. It’s the only thing I want to do right now. While I’ve made it to my mat four times in the last two and a half weeks, I’m mostly avoiding it. I shared with my class tonight all the things that my practice is bringing up for me. I’m just not ready yet. And [...]
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Friday I’m In Love: ELLIE GOULDING!
June 10, 2016 { 17 comments }I had a dream come true last night. After over five years of Ellie Goulding fandom, I finally got to see her live in Charlotte and she was INCREDIBLE! I have been a fan of Ellie Goulding since she released her first album back in 2010. She started becoming famous around the same time I [...]
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Friday I’m In Love, Volume 11
May 6, 2016 { 23 comments }My girls both gave me minor heart attacks this week. Sullie jumped off the couch on Sunday night (She’s allowed to come up and visit at the end of the night. She’s like clockwork. It’s so cute.) and must have landed funny because she started limping. Of course this led to a few tears on [...]
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I’ve Decided
May 3, 2016 { 15 comments }As I’ve shared with you many times before, I really enjoy putting together playlists for my yoga classes. Music is such a powerful way to connect engage your students with the experience of class. Since I started using Spotify last summer (I wish I’d have listened to all of your encouragement to make the switch long [...]
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20 Top October Favorites Playlist on Spotify
October 27, 2015 { 17 comments }Hi! I hope your week is off to a great start! Our is off to a WET start in Charlotte. It rained all day today! I actually love rainy days here and there. I find myself super focused and productive. I kicked off my day by teaching yoga at 6 a.m. and then trained two [...]
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Week in Eats, National Dog Day, Music and Peanut Butter
August 27, 2015 { 19 comments }Did you know yesterday was National Dog Day? I had no less than 10 people text or ask me in person where my post was. It appears I’m at “crazy dog lady” status with my friends. I finally got it together and posted one on Instagram around 10:30 last night. Haha. I do have to [...]
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Weekend + Workshop + Playlist + Workouts
March 29, 2015 { 9 comments }Hey, hey! The remainder of my weekend consisted of more yoga, sushi, lots of work and some puppy play time. I went out for sushi on Saturday night and it was blissful. Sushi Guru has THE BEST SUSHI in all of Charlotte. If you live here…go! After sushi I convinced myself that Zoey still fit [...]
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New Music Sunday + Weekly Workouts
March 1, 2015 { 13 comments }I hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. It’s 34 degrees and raining here but it makes for a cozy, productive day. It was especially nice for teaching hot yoga this morning. I made a new playlist for class. And here is the Spotify link to follow. I am really trying to embrace Spotify to [...]
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This Week’s Playlist + Workouts (Lots of Squats!)
February 8, 2015 { 17 comments }Hi and happy Sunday! Once I finally got everything up and working right (thanks for being patient!)…it seemed that you all really liked the Spotify playlist so I’m going to post them weekly (as long as I make a new one). Here’s the latest: And here’s the link to follow it on Spotify. Quick note, [...]
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New Playlist (Including Spotify!) + Music Faves
January 27, 2015 { 25 comments }Hi, hi! I am currently parked at my favorite local bakery for what I like to call “power hour.” It’s a no distractions, hammer through the to-do list and get sh*t done mission…aided by a oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and a soy cappuccino. Short tangent. Sometimes I think to myself that I’m going to cut [...]
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Why I Told My Yoga Class to Eat Pizza + Playlist
December 17, 2014 { 10 comments }I am feeling the holiday crazies something serious this year. When my editor told me my book deadline was January 5 and apologized for the holiday timeline, I didn’t think much of it. Now that I’m in the moment…I have to admit that I’m dying a little. I want to be shopping, baking cookies and [...]
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This Week + A Requested Playlist
November 5, 2014 { 16 comments }This week has been a beautiful blur. I have spent a ton of time in the studio both teaching and practicing. I took an extended break from my practice over the summer and into the fall and it feels so good and so right to be back to it. The energy at the studio with [...]
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Fall Running Playlist
October 27, 2014 { 10 comments }Hey there. I was really happy to see the squat/burpee ladder workout get such great feedback. A big thanks to everyone who liked and shared on Facebook and Pinterest. I make a lot of workouts available for free so that I’ve usually used in my own training or with clients so I really appreciate the help [...]
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A Kinder Wake Up Call + Last Week’s Workouts
October 6, 2014 { 19 comments }I hope your Monday is off to an excellent start! As usual, I kicked off my week with a very early alarm to train clients. I had three in a row this morning starting at 5:30 a.m. Great start to the week! Speaking of alarms, I’ve had a revelation… Last week I changed the “sound” on my [...]
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Worthy Now. Right This Minute. As Is.
September 28, 2014 { 23 comments }I woke up this morning feeling kind of blah. I got on the computer and started working on a new playlist for my Sunday yoga church class. I was feeling a more chill and relaxed playlist and that came together nicely. The message was another story. I was at a loss for words. My heart [...]
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Awesome New Playlist + Songs I’m Loving
September 9, 2014 { 19 comments }Hey, hey! What a day…but such a good one. I had clients at 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. followed by teaching hot yoga at 8:10 a.m. The general consensus among my clients and students is that I was NOT nice today and kind of crushed them a little (eh, a lot…oops!). Guess I was feeling a [...]
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Don’t Forget to Breathe
August 1, 2014 { 19 comments }One of the words that I say the most as a trainer and yoga teacher is “breathe.” And I cannot tell you how many times I have had clients thank me for the reminder because they realize they were holding their breath while they were working. A couple of weeks ago I had a yoga student [...]
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Loving Lately: Welcome Summer
June 21, 2014 { 12 comments }Today is the official first day of summer and I couldn’t be happier. Summer is hands down my favorite season of the year. I can’t get enough of the long days, warm weather and everything that goes along with it. Here’s a look at what I’ve been loving lately as we welcome summer. Tomato sandwiches [...]
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Two Sweet Giveaways
May 27, 2014 { 200 comments }Good evening. Hope it was a good day. I’m about to make it a little brighter with two SWEET giveaways! TCBY is now offering a dairy-free frozen yogurt made from Silk Almond Milk. I swung by on my way home from working out, training and teaching at the gym tonight for a little sweet treat. [...]
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Mother’s Day Yoga + New Playlist
May 11, 2014 { 6 comments }Happy Mother’s Day! While I wish that I could have spent the day with my mom I am so happy that I was able to celebrate Mother’s Day with her while I was in Florida last weekend. I spent my Mother’s Day with beautiful, beautiful yogis teaching class, taking class and with teacher trainees. This [...]
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A JOYFUL Weekend of Yoga + New Playlist
April 27, 2014 { 14 comments }This was a really, really, really good yoga week on the teaching front. I am grateful every time I lead a class but this week my yogis went above and beyond with their energy and focus. They showed up BIG. I can’t even describe what it’s like to be a part of but it makes [...]
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This Week’s Yoga Readings + Playlist: On Taking Care
April 13, 2014 { 11 comments }Last week I shared that I’m going to start posting my weekly readings/discussion topics that I use for my yoga classes. I thought that in addition to that I will also post my playlist. Many of you have told me that you enjoy seeing my playlists (students, fellow teachers and readers looking for new music) [...]
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For Your Entertainment: Zombies, Books, Movies & More
March 24, 2014 { 26 comments }Thanks for all of the thoughtful discussion yesterday’s strength training post. Keep those questions coming and again, please let me know if there are any specific fitness topics you’d like me to address in these “weekly workout” posts. I’m going to take a little more of a lighthearted approach with today’s post and share with [...]
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Saturday with Jay Z & Dinner Uptown
January 6, 2014 { 13 comments }Hello and happy Monday. I think it’s back to reality for most of us after two weeks of holiday schedules. This is definitely the busy season in the fitness industry. The yoga studios were unbelievably packed over the weekend thanks to a new year and really cold, rainy days. I had over 60 yogis in [...]
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This Week’s Workouts + New Playlist
January 5, 2014 { 16 comments }This was a much lighter week for me on the workout front. A lot of yoga, minimal running and only one CrossFit workout. Also, two complete rest days. I say this all the time but I really listen to my body when it comes to structuring my workouts. I try to stay true to whatever [...]