This little boy puts me to shame. I can’t wait to see how awesome he is when he grows up!
January 9, 2010
Dance dance revolution
April 20, 2009
Some treats for you all to check out
Honey Sweet Baking Co. – If you live in Mid TN and are wondering, hmm, I need something sweet for a party/shower/get-together and I’ve gotten bored with the usual options here in town where should I go?? Here’s what you should do. Pay the girls at Honey Sweet Baking Co. a visit. I can personally vouch that their cupcakes are divine. None of that piled on neon colored sugar some people call frosting. The icing they use on their cupcakes is light and delicious. And I usually don’t eat cupcakes!Honey Sweet takes orders, their flavors are all online and taste as good as they sound. I tried the Buttuh cupcake (oooohmygod heaven), the All American was fabulous too if you love chocolate… Steeplechasers – these babies will be a hit at your tailgate/picnic!! You can also join their group on Facebook.
The Outnet – Are you starting to receive Save The Dates and invitations to weddings, showers and events galore? Well if you’re like me and you have nothing to wear to any upcoming showers or parties, my friend Magdelene just turned me on to a discount designer wear site. If you haven’t already heard of it, brace yourself I mean, my head about exploded when I realized what it was. The Outnet dot com. Granted some of the prices are pretty steep even after the discount but it makes a lot of things a whole lot more accessible. I especially love this dress:
By the way, I made it through Day 5. I DID IT!!! Boy was I sore, but in that gooooood “wow I just did something amazing with my body and pushed my limits and worked hard” kind of sore. And then I celebrated (and negated it all) by getting a gyro platter that evening. Go me.
April 16, 2009
Day 4
Honestly? I can’t believe I’ve made it through 4 days. Quick recap – Day 1: kind of rough. Day 2: better, felt wonderful. Day 3: Even better, feel and look different, like, stronger and thinner. Sure enough, I lost 3lbs.
The fourth day was not the easiest day or easiest class but the biggest difference was in my yoga practice itself. I’m almost weened of the bad habits I had from my previous studio, and I’m way more focused now without being obsessive. And I’m not totally hard on myself if I fall out of balance or if I can’t do something. My mental state is more calm, it’s more sane and my thoughts are clearer than ever. It’s fascinating what this yoga practice is doing for me!!
My allergies seem to have settled, even with the changes in temperature and air quality over the past couple of days. I may not need that local honey after all!!
This five-day intensive may become a monthly practice for me. And I hope I get to play some golf this weekend to see if that’s been affected too. If anything, I won’t be trying to break my golf clubs on trees anymore when I make a bad shot!!
April 15, 2009
Three Pounds
This morning, my scale said I lost 3 pounds. A few days before my yoga journey began, I was at the doctor where I weighed 120.6lbs and it matched on my scale when I weighed in before starting and I have to say, I’m really really pleased with the results.
I cannot stress enough how Bikram Cool Springs or even Bikram Yoga for that matter is NOT paying me. Let’s just get that out of the way.
I don’t feel as tired and even though I still hit snooze about eight times in the morning, I manage to wake up a lot quicker now. My mood has improved, I’m not as easily stressed out and I take things in stride now instead of letting things get to me too quickly.
However, I do miss going to dance class so I’m not sure how often I’ll do this “yoga everyday” thing. I’m torn between two activities I love but hey, that’s not a bad problem to have I guess!
Two more days… I think I can make it!
*Cue theme from Rocky.
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April 14, 2009
Day 2
It was REALLY difficult to wake up today. Last night’s class went WAY better than Day 1′s did (where I threw up a little in my mouth from a giant brunch I had) and I even managed to fit in a dance class after.
I slept really well, but getting up actually hurt and I felt sore, as if I developed new muscles. Hopefully after Day 3 the kinks will be worked out. I managed to fit into another pair of pants that used to cut my circulation off at the stomach. Not anymore!! The joy I’m feeling from back into them is keeping me motivated.
Another plus to feeling so light and healthy is the fact that I don’t want to indulge in fatty foods. Fruits, veggies, lots of water… this is turning into an involuntary cleanse and I like it so far!
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April 12, 2009
Five days of Yoga
In 2008, I started at a job that broke me down mentally and emotionally. When I’m stressed, I eat. I also had easy access to some wonderful, rich food thanks to the job and needless to say, I gained a ton of weight. I also stopped working out and rarely took Bikram yoga classes (or hot yoga as it’s been better known here in Nashville) anymore and that brought the weight on a lot more rapidly than I would have liked.
Bikram Cool Springs opened its doors in January and I have found a new sanctuary for my practice – one that teaches Bikram in its correct, purest form. It’s a form of yoga I have enjoyed since 2003 and it has never let me down. I feel cleansed, I feel energized, and I feel and look (and according to the Husband) fantastic when I get to practice. More importantly, my brain focuses so much better, I am happier and I definitely feel healthy inside and out.
Today was Day 1 of my five-days-in-a-row, personal Bikram yoga challenge. I am going to track my progress and my goal is to fit into this particular pair of Chip & Pepper jeans I haven’t been able to wear comfortably since the job. I am going to see how this five-day practice helps me focus, and how it makes me feel and you all get to follow along!
I have no doubt it’s going to be an amazing ride, even though it’s only five days. But just think – if five days can make such a difference in my life, imagine what my continued practice can do, and what this yoga could do for you too if you gave it a try!
No, they aren’t paying me to say this. This is just a personal goal. BUT, if you’re inspired to try it out for yourself, you have my utmost support and encouragement!
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