I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. Per usual, mine was yoga focused. I always teach on Saturday and Sunday mornings but it was also a yoga teacher training weekend for Y2 and I am assisting with training this year so my afternoons were spent in the training. I am approaching my third anniversary of teaching [...]
Workouts
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This Week’s Workouts + Being TOO Sore
March 8, 2014 { 15 comments }Let me give you one piece of advice. Don’t go on vacation for 9 days without lifting a single heavy weight and then crush your body the first day back in the gym with heavy squats and front rack lunges. Squatting and lunging are my two favorite lower body exercises and when they were BOTH [...]
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The Running 500 Workout
March 5, 2014 { 20 comments }I am completely blown away by how many of my readers, friends and students have done the 1,000 rep home workout that I posted a few weeks ago. It’s been so cool to hear everyone’s experience with it, whether you made it through the whole thing or scaled. There’s definitely one common theme…a sore booty [...]
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Vacation Week Workouts
March 2, 2014 { 13 comments }Hi! I’m home! I kind of decided to take a break with the blogging for the last few days of vacation and focus on writing during my limited working hours and soaking up the experience the remainder of the time. There was a moment yesterday where I thought “I could blog or I could take [...]
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This Week’s Workouts + Learning to Love Deadlifts
February 23, 2014 { 17 comments }My workouts this week were really well balanced. Three strength training workouts, two good runs and lots of yoga. Furthermore, I loved the balance of my strength workouts with one big squat day, one deadlift focused day and one all over circuit training day. As I’ve mentioned before, I try to get in barbell squats [...]
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This Week’s Workouts (They Made Me Sore!)
February 16, 2014 { 19 comments }My workouts this week were kind of all over the place due to the snow but I was sore all week! First from a CrossFit WOD and then from the snow day home workout that I did. It’s been a long time since I’ve been as sore as I was this week. Monday Hot Yoga [...]
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1,000 Rep Home Workout
February 13, 2014 { 66 comments }When I opened the front door this morning to find this… I promptly closed the door and retreated back into the warmth of my house. The snow continued yesterday and we probably ended up with six inches. Overnight we received a fine layer of ice over everything and then this morning two more inches of [...]
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12 Minute Tabata Workout
February 10, 2014 { 14 comments }I have blogged about tabata workouts many times in the past but they are the ultimate in getting a quick, high intensity workout in. Last Friday night I only had about 30 minutes to squeeze in a workout. I warmed up with 2.5 miles on the treadmill (20 minutes) and then completed tabata intervals of [...]
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This Week’s Workouts + Running Shoe Talk
February 9, 2014 { 25 comments }I have sad news. I have been running in the Mizuno Wave Elixir for about a year and a half now. I am so in love with this shoe. After running in Brooks Adrenaline’s for 10+ pairs, I was looking for a change when they updated the shoe and it no longer fit my needs. [...]
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This Week’s Workouts + Brady Bands Giveaway
February 2, 2014 { 138 comments }Happy Super Bowl Sunday! (Yesterday someone asked me what I was doing for the game and I asked them, “what game is even on tomorrow?” True story.) I’m checking in with my weekly workout recap but I also have a fun giveaway for you at the end so read on! Overall, it was a great [...]
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Five Ways to Beat Fitness Plateaus
January 26, 2014 { 16 comments }Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s already Sunday evening. This weekend flew by in a haze of yoga, yoga and more yoga. Literally, I was either practicing, teaching or assisting teacher training 10 hours each day. Needless to say that’s pretty much my idea of perfection and I am overflowing with gratitude and happiness that [...]
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Weekend Warm Up Workout
January 25, 2014 { 4 comments }Hello and a big welcome to the weekend! Unfortunately, it’s FREEZING and all I want to do is stay bundled up, inside and warm. The wind is bone-chilling. From what I understand it’s pretty cold in most of the country and my mom told me it sleeted yesterday in Florida. That’s crazy so I thought [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Back to Ashtanga + Last BodyPump Class
January 19, 2014 { 12 comments }Time for the weekly workout recap. This is a new weekly series that I’ve started in the last couple of months. I think it’s easier to give you a holistic view of the week and how I felt throughout than to sprinkle it throughout the week. I’m kind of trying to do the same thing [...]
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Man Maker Complex Workout
January 14, 2014 { 20 comments }Good morning! I have a workout to share that I just tested on a personal training client a few minutes ago. It’s a tough one! The cornerstone of the workout features a man maker complex that includes a plank, row, push up, squat and overhead press. After the complex you drive your heart rate up [...]
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It’s January in the Fitness Industry!
January 11, 2014 { 13 comments }This week was…insane. There is no other word for it. January in the fitness industry is everything that it’s hyped up to be. I was booked solid with clients and classes and my inbox overfloweth with many other fitness and training related opportunities. I also have a list of things about a mile long that [...]
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Total Body Weight Room Workout
January 8, 2014 { 16 comments }I am setting my intention to post at least one workout each week for you. I have a good one to share today! I used it for a training client earlier this week and also did it myself that same day. I’m still feeling it two days later! The last couple of workouts that I [...]
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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 [...]
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Running Is The Easiest Travel Workout + This Week’s Workouts
December 29, 2013 { 15 comments }Even with the Christmas holiday this was a good workout week for me. One of my favorite things about running is that you can do it anywhere with minimal equipment and minimal time. No driving to a gym or yoga studio, you can just head out of the door and go. It’s always my default [...]
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Five Miles Never Felt So Good
December 21, 2013 { 9 comments }Happy weekend! Mine is a balance between hanging out and relaxing and running around trying to get the last of Christmas taken care of. This month flew by! It is a beautiful day here in North Carolina – 72 and a little overcast with peeks of sunshine coming through the clouds. It was too nice [...]
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December Bodyweight Tabata Workout
December 16, 2013 { 23 comments }I got lots of comments, emails and messages about the tabata workout that I posted last month. Many of you are using it and like the tabata format. I’ve received requests for more variations of the workout so you can mix it up a little. I’ve put together a new bodyweight tabata circuit. You can [...]
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Accidental Arugula Smoothie & A Really Strong Workout Week
December 14, 2013 { 9 comments }Well, I don’t have much to share with you from my Saturday. It’s cold and has been raining all day here in Charlotte. I slept until 8 and then headed to Om Yoga to teach a hot vinyasa class at 9:30. It’s my second week teaching there and I am loving it so much. I [...]
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The Week in Food and Fitness
December 8, 2013 { 26 comments }Please vote for my Chicken Marsala Mac and Cheese recipe in the Colombo Marsala Wine Challenge. It takes two seconds! My dish is today’s featured recipe on their Facebook page! Like ,share and help spread the word!!! Hi there! Hope y’all are staying warm. It has been such a wonderful weekend. I have a ton to [...]
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4-3-2-1 Workout
December 5, 2013 { 13 comments }I want to share a workout format with you today that I sometimes use when training clients or programming circuit classes. It’s called “4-3-2-1” and provides a good cardio strength workout that keeps you moving and sweating. Here’s the basic breakdown of how it works. 4 minutes of cardio – Usually do some sort of [...]
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Working Out At Home And Away
December 1, 2013 { 15 comments }Hola! I’m in the Dominican Republic until Monday but wanted to check in while I wait for room service to bring my breakfast.Then I think I’m going to take a long walk on the beach followed by a massage and then laying on the beach reading. It’s a tough life here. The wedding was last [...]
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Tabata Tuesday: 20-Minutes of Bodyweight Strength & Cardio {Workout}
November 26, 2013 { 19 comments }Hi and happy Tuesday! I am terrible about working out at home. I can probably count the number of times on one hand that I’ve performed circuit/strength workouts at home. I either need to be out on a run, in the gym or in the yoga studio to get into workout zone. I was busy [...]
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A Week of Workouts
November 23, 2013 { 29 comments }This week’s workouts were super diverse and a nice mix of yoga, cardio and strength. MONDAY Hot Yoga + CrossFit Benchmark WOD Elizabeth I am so out of the CrossFit loop. This was my first CrossFit workout in weeks. Cleans are my favorite movement and after coaching two classes through it, I couldn’t resist knocking [...]
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Comfort Food In The Cold
November 13, 2013 { 19 comments }Good morning! I hope y’all are having a great week so far. How is it already Wednesday? It’s flying by! We had one of those crazy turns in weather yesterday where it was 60 degrees at 10 a.m. but the wind picked up and the temperature dropped quickly. It was 40 and dark by 4 [...]
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Hair Model For A Day
November 5, 2013 { 27 comments }I’m still trying to figure out how it happened but I think it was a weird CrossFit and yoga connection that landed me at a photo shoot this morning for a new blow dry bar that’s opening in Charlotte soon. Let me start this post by saying I can’t believe the blow dry bar trend [...]
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Week Wrap Up & Welcome November
November 1, 2013 { 14 comments }Happy Friday. It’s November 1. I cannot believe there are only two months left in this year. I welcomed November by sleeping until 7:45 and skipping early yoga and making a smoothie. Here’s a look at some of the other things I’ve been eating this week. Another oatmeal breakfast. Sandwich and salad lunch. The treat [...]
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Monday Productivity, Meals & Teaching Cycle
October 29, 2013 { 13 comments }When my alarm went off at 6 a.m. on Monday morning I considered rolling over and going back to sleep but instead I thought about all the things I wanted to accomplish on Monday and decided to start my day with yoga instead of blowing off my practice. It was a great decision! My practice [...]
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Weekend Part One: My first home office, baking and workouts.
October 27, 2013 { 14 comments }Well, I didn’t get lost in the madness that is Ikea. Actually, I totally recommend Friday night as an ideal time to visit Ikea. It was the least crazy I have ever seen the store. I did come home with a shiny new desk and chair and I have my first real home office ever! [...]
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Coldness, Cake and Corporate Wellness
October 24, 2013 { 24 comments }It was a brisk 35ish degrees when I woke up this morning. The weather this year has been all kinds of weird. We had such a rainy and mild summer and I feel like it’s going to be a cold winter ahead! According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, my inkling is correct. “Winter will be [...]
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Food & Fitness Inspiration for a GREAT week ahead!
October 21, 2013 { 18 comments }Happy Monday! The sun is shining here in Charlotte and we are enjoying perfect fall weather that is crisp and energizing. It was 37 degrees when I woke up to go to yoga this morning. Our coldest morning since April! I had to turn my heat on for the first time last night. I am [...]
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Lunge, Shuffle, Run & Jump Workout
October 17, 2013 { 17 comments }OMG. I am so oversharing right now but my butt hasn’t been this sore from a workout since I did my first RX pistol (one leg squat) WOD earlier this year. I knew as soon as I finished this really unique and sneaky challenging workout yesterday that I had to share it with you. It’s [...]
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My Favorite Treadmill Workout
October 11, 2013 { 24 comments }Happy, happy Friday! When I run outside I am happy to keep a comfortable pace while I listen to music or an audiobook, enjoy the scenery and zone out. On the other hand, when I run on the treadmill I need a lot more stimulation. One way that I entertain myself is by reviewing BodyPump [...]
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Wednesday Workouts & Eats + 3 Songs I’m Loving
October 10, 2013 { 15 comments }http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/SocialBoom/OID5175_GreenMountain_Q3-Q4_SocialBoom_073/@x13http://ads.blogherads.com/75/7551/campaigns/13/1342/1342743/x93.js Good morning! I had an early wake up call for a 6 a.m. client. It’s always tough to get out of bed when the alarm goes off in the five o’clock hour but once I’m up, I love it. Early morning has always been the most productive time of the day for me. When [...]
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The Meal Formula That’s Working For Me Lately
October 5, 2013 { 18 comments }Good morning! It’s a beautiful day here in Charlotte. I got myself out of bed and onto my yoga mat for 7:30 a.m. super flow at Y2 Yoga this morning. I’m currently enjoying a soy latte with one pump of pumpkin spice outside of Starbucks before heading to Metro CrossFit for The Burpee 350. We’re [...]
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The Week In Food, Workouts and Life
September 26, 2013 { 12 comments }Hi everyone! Thanks for your wonderful feedback on my posts this week. I appreciate the support and positivity! But now I have a whole week to catch you up on during my short break from the frenzy of getting ready for a weekend away. The Food… Salad with kale, spinach, arugula, roasted red peppers, artichokes, [...]
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First Weekend of Fall // Dinner at Rooster’s
September 22, 2013 { 11 comments }Hi! Happy weekend! It is an insanely gorgeous day in Charlotte. It was very cloudy on Saturday and rainy Saturday night but I’m grateful that front brought us this sunshine and cool weather. Today is the first day of fall and I can’t imagine a more perfect day! I was working on this post after [...]
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Finally Feeling Workout Motivation
September 19, 2013 { 8 comments }http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/SocialBoom/OID5175_GreenMountain_Q3-Q4_SocialBoom_073/@x13 http://ads.blogherads.com/75/7551/campaigns/13/1342/1342743/x93.js Today was such a good day! It started it with a yoga private followed by a streak of crazy productivity at work and then a management team meeting, practicing yoga, teaching BodyPump and a CrossFit coach’s meeting. I finished my day with a conference call with a group of women where I talked [...]
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A Day In The Life Tuesday
September 18, 2013 { 24 comments }I thought it would be fun to do a post about what Tuesday looked like for me versus another “day in the life” post I did on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. The 2011 post was written just a few weeks after I left my full-time job in advertising to pursue fitness but I had not [...]
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Workouts + A New PR + Eats
September 11, 2013 { 10 comments }Hi everyone! I’m currently en route to Mumford & Sons in a borrowed Honda Odyssey with seven other girls. It’s a two hour drive to the concert venue so I’m trying to knock out some work since I had to leave so early today (and update you guys!) before an evening of tailgating, music and [...]
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The time I fell in love with pressure washing + Hotshots 19 Workout
September 4, 2013 { 24 comments }Things have been a little crazy the past few days. The great home improvement mission has continued in full force. Things got really serious late Monday afternoon when I discovered the joys of pressure washing. Once I started I couldn’t stop. It’s one of those instantly gratifying things. I pressure washed my back patio for [...]
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Running Annie // Sweet Sullie // Signs
August 23, 2013 { 7 comments }Happy Friday everyone. A few things to share… How I’ve been working out. Remember how I blogged yesterday about my 5 year BodyPump anniversary and that I was going to teach last night? Well, it was amazing and I felt so happy up there but it was SO HARD. Taking almost a month off of [...]
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My First Filthy Fifty + A Paleo Potluck
August 19, 2013 { 24 comments }One of our CrossFit coaches is turning 50 this week and he said the only thing he wanted for his birthday was for everyone to do a WOD with him and have a potluck after. It only made sense that we do the Filthy Fifty in honor of his 50 years. The Filthy Fifty is [...]
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I RX’d my first double under WOD…and it took FOREVER!
August 12, 2013 { 32 comments }Exciting news on the CrossFit front. Today I RX’d my first WOD with double unders ever! It took me forever and I was the last one to finish by 5 minutes but I did it! I was really looking forward to doing this WOD. I love chippers and this looked like a great workout to [...]
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Recent Workouts & Meals + A Smoothie Recipe
August 7, 2013 { 19 comments }Happy Wednesday. I hope that y’all are having a good week. It seems that everyone I have talked to is really busy with work, final summer vacations, etc. Just checking in today with eats + workouts from the past few days. I did this workout on Sunday along with 50 GHD sit ups after and [...]
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What I Ate + How I Worked Out Wednesday…On Thursday
August 1, 2013 { 16 comments }Hola…my intent was to publish this post last night while I was on the couch eating takeout and drinking a glass of wine but I got sidetracked by HGTV and catching up on reading other blogs. So here is my “What I ate and how I worked out out Wednesday” on a Thursday! I subbed [...]
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Hush Puppy Me
July 28, 2013 { 21 comments }Much like the rest of the summer, Saturday was a cloudy day. My parents said it’s rained almost every day at the beach just like it has in Charlotte. I hung out on the balcony in the morning then went to the farmers market with my parents to get some tomatoes. We swung by Starbucks [...]
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Where Is Summer? And Scallops, CrossFit Craziness, Baking and Yogi Clothes
July 13, 2013 { 19 comments }Well, it’s cloudy, raining and unseasonably cool for July in Charlotte again this weekend. It’s a trend this summer. I’m seriously not kidding. – Rain has fallen somewhere in Mecklenburg County daily since June 23. – Since June 1, more than 11.7 inches has fallen at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte’s official measuring station. That [...]