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 a 6 a.m. BodyPump. Another instructor swapped with me and is covering my class this evening. I know this sounds a little crazy but I actually don’t mind getting up at 5 anymore. It took many, many months for it to become routine but it’s easy now! Coffee helps!
I taught with the lovely Katheryn. We took a picture to post to the Lululemon Facebook page since we were both decked out for class! Love teaching BodyPump – such a fun way to start the day!
Since I was already up and didn’t have to go into work, I headed over to Y2 to get an ashtanga practice in. Spending the morning at the yoga studio with nowhere else to be is pretty much my idea of perfection! I had a really great practice this morning and for the most part my hamstring behaved. I’m still taking modifications in poses that bother it.
I came home and got busy packing and cleaning. Yes, packing.
We’re on a super secret road trip. Details to be released soon! 😛
I packed my lunch to eat in the car. Peanut butter, honey and banana on Great Harvest Honey Whole Wheat. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that this is what I ate for dinner last night too. I have a problem! Carrots and apple slices on the side.
Blogging from the car thanks to Brandon’s iPhone being a wireless hot spot. About to get busy answering emails and getting some work done.
Happy day!
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July 22, 2026
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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