I hope everyone had a nice Monday. I’ve said this before but it’s one of my very favorite days of the week. I love that everyone has a “fresh start” attitude. I always say that the energy in my Monday evening yoga class is the best of the whole week. I also love starting my [...]
Peanut Butter
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Leftovers For The Win
November 8, 2011 { 21 comments }I would like to start with a huge thank you for all of your organization/living clutter free tips. I am having an issue where my comment replies aren’t showing up right now but I appreciate every single suggestion and I’m definitely going to heed the advice to take it one piece at a time. I [...]
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I Made The Switch!
November 2, 2011 { 29 comments }It’s been an awesome day! I kicked it off at Y2 with a yoga practice to knock out day 2 of the 62 day challenge and then taught a 90-minute hot vinyasa. Class was full of planks and chaturanga pushups today! ;) I finally broke my 10-day no run streak and took Sullie out for [...]
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Recovery Mode
November 1, 2011 { 14 comments }I’m in total couch recovery mode right now. Tuesdays do me in every time. Today I taught four yoga classes, two yoga privates and BodyPump…and managed to squeeze in my own 90 minute practice. The day started with a 5:45 a.m. wake up call for a 7 a.m. class at Charlotte Athletic Club. I made [...]
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The Day The Laptop Died
October 23, 2011 { 29 comments }I hope it’s been a good weekend for y’all. Mine was pretty low-key but perfect. Lots of yoga, a baby shower, two nights spent relaxing on the couch and incredible weather. What was not so incredible about my weekend was my laptop deciding it was time to go to computer heaven on Saturday night. I [...]
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Highlights
October 9, 2011 { 15 comments }Hi! Hope you are enjoying the weekend! Rather than give you blow by blow details on mine, I thought I would just post the highlights. The weather is beautiful in Charlotte so we’ve been trying to cram in all the outdoor activities that we can. Trail Run + Happy Hour Friday afternoon Brandon, Sullie and [...]
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The State of the Blog
October 5, 2011 { 35 comments }Dear amazing readers, have I told you lately how much I appreciate you? Seriously. No matter how crazy or how busy my days get, one of my favorite daily rituals is updating my blog. Take today, for example. It’s after 11 p.m., I taught three classes and two privates and didn’t get home until 10:30 [...]
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It Takes Work, Not Shoes
September 28, 2011 { 29 comments }I have to start this post by sharing some very interesting news that I read today. The FTC announced this morning that Reebok has to pay a $25 million dollar settlement over their toning shoes. “The FTC wants national advertisers to understand that they must exercise some responsibility and ensure that their claims for fitness [...]
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My Day in Three Photos
September 21, 2011 { 20 comments }I can sum up my day in with three photos. I made a peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich for breakfast when I got to work this morning. It was necessary after a late night and very early morning. I looked like a Girl Scout today. I packed these clothes in a half-asleep stupor at [...]
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Since I’ve Been Gone
August 23, 2011 { 17 comments }Sung to the tune of Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” – haha… Here is a glimpse of what has been happening in my life since I have been kind of MIA the past few days. #1 Birthday Celebrations We went to my friend Sarah’s house on Sunday night to celebrate her birthday. Sarah was [...]
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Thanks, This and That
August 9, 2011 { 24 comments }To say that I am overwhelmed by the comments on my “Born to Run” post would be an understatement. Seriously. I read each and every one of the comments and will be responding to many of them! I appreciate your advice, suggestions and honesty. One immediate takeaway is that I will be looking into minimalist [...]
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Destination Unknown
July 28, 2011 { 24 comments }I hope everyone is having a good day! I have the day off and it’s been amazing. Actually, I’m kicking off a four-day weekend. Now that is amazing! :) Clearly, the best way to start a day off is with a 5 a.m. wake up call. Kidding…but it was a necessity. I had to teach [...]
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Hot Sunday
July 24, 2011 { 24 comments }A quick update on part two of my weekend (part one here) before I crash…I have a goal to be in bed by 9:30 tonight! I “slept in” until 7:30 this morning, which these days sadly is sleeping in. I had an English muffin with peanut butter, honey and banana with black coffee while I [...]
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It’s My Birthday!
June 15, 2011 { 420 comments }Tomorrow (Thursday – when most of you will be reading this!) is my birthday! I will be 28 although I had someone at work today guess that I was 24. I just had a moment of weakness and thought that maybe I would post a baby picture but I’m going to save that for a [...]
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A Trader Joe’s Problem
June 2, 2011 { 41 comments }I have a problem. I can’t leave Trader Joe’s without spending $40. I walk in the door with intentions of only purchasing two or three things and end up filling up my whole basket. And I don’t know how this happens but a full basket magically translates to $40. Take tonight for example, my list [...]
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Long Weekend Love
May 29, 2011 { 15 comments }Ahhh…I love Sunday night that feels like Saturday. It’s so nice to know I don’t have to be up at 5 a.m. Monday to teach BodyPump! (And not that I don’t love it, it’s just nice to have a morning off!) We’ve done our best to make this long weekend count since we’re not traveling. [...]
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A Case of the Mondays
March 28, 2011 { 23 comments }I had a case of the Mondays today. First, I had to sub out my BodyPump class due to some shoulder issues I’m struggling with. Second, I planned on running this morning but it was pouring down rain so I couldn’t get my workout in. And third, it was just one of those days at [...]
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Monkey Food
March 26, 2011 { 13 comments }So the name of this post came as a result of me asking Brandon what I should title it…he loves monkeys and in his mind bananas = monkeys…there you have it! ;) In the past I was never really in love with bananas. I thought they were just okay and they definitely weren’t a weekly [...]
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Most Popular Peanut Butters and a Baby Shower
March 24, 2011 { 21 comments }I loved reading your responses on your favorite peanut butter. Seriously…I now have a long list of peanut butters to try! Here are a few of my observations from your responses: I am not alone in my nut butter addiction. I was surprised to see several of you don’t even buy certain nut butters for [...]
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Five Miler and a Peanut Butter Debate
March 23, 2011 { 55 comments }Good news on the running front! I ran FIVE miles today! I’m sure most of you are thinking “big deal” but it was my first five miler in over a month! Don’t get me wrong, I have loved focusing on yoga the past few months but I am so ready to get back on the [...]
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Peanut Butter Fun Friday
March 3, 2011 { 102 comments }Tomorrow is Friday and I have the weekend off of yoga teacher training. Brandon and I have no plans so I am looking forward to my first relaxing weekend at home in a month! Happiness… I’m celebrating with a fun baking project and you might want to read to the end of the post to [...]
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Nicaragua Bake Sale – TODAY
March 3, 2011 { 0 comments }I’m here with a lunch break post today to announce a special event happening on Katie’s blog today. This involves the possibility that I will bake delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars for you so listen up! Katie is in graduate school for dietetics and has committed to spending her spring break in Nicaragua to [...]
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Better Butter Winners
January 17, 2011 { 2 comments }Thank you again for your interest in the Better Butter giveaway. The founder of the company, Marina, has been blown away by your interest in Better Butter! Marina and I have been exchanging emails for a few weeks now and I love her story. She left her safe, corporate job to start her own company. [...]
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Happy Friday Giveaway – Better Butter
January 13, 2011 { 131 comments }What better way to kick off the weekend than with a giveaway!? I’m really excited about sharing this product with you guys. I don’t accept product reviews often but when Marina reached out to me about her new company, Better Butter, I was interested in learning more. After spending some time on her site, I [...]
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Three Square Meals
July 21, 2010 { 5 comments }I am a three square meals a day kind of girl. I wasn’t always like this and I won’t even share with you some of the things I considered to be breakfast and lunch in my younger days! ;) I am also a very scheduled eater. I don’t like to eat breakfast too late for [...]
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Making the Most of It
April 20, 2010 { 12 comments }We had grand plans of packing yesterday afternoon but Brandon ended up at the Y and I decided to go to a hot yoga class at Y2. I have to be honest, I really wasn’t feeling it…at all…but I always go on Sunday afternoons when we’re in town and am pretty set in my routines. [...]