30 Day Bikram Yoga Challenge: COMPLETE!

February 20, 2013

You guys, it’s over! During the last 30 days I completed 31 Bikram yoga classes and the challenge is DUNZO! It’s been quite a month. Over the past 30 days I’ve seen major improvements in my form, my ability to deal with the 105 degree heat, my flexibility and my feelings towards yoga. In the past, yoga seemed more like…

Cooking with Oil: The Good & The Bad

February 19, 2013

Up until recently I was always very stingy with my oil use when cooking. I figured an easy way to save calories was to cut out (most of, or sometimes all) the oil which typically resulted in flavorless food. And when I was only cooking for myself, I’ll be honest, I didn’t really care if it lacked strong flavors.  However,…

February 15, 2013

[gallery] A little V-Day Review! Woke up at 5:45am for spin and was delighted to see beautiful flowers waiting for me in the living room- quite a nice way to start the day! Came home from yoga, half asleep, expecting to hit a neighborhood spot with MM for dinner but instead was welcomed with a beautifully set table, more flowers…

Green Power Smoothie

February 13, 2013

This week MM has been out of town for work, and not that I by any means cook us dinner every night, this gave me a chance to be extra lazy with my meals. After coming home from Bikram Yoga, the last thing I want to do is prepare a meal. Enter the perfect Green Power Smoothie! ½ Cup Unsweetened…

30-Day Bikram Yoga Challenge, 3 Weeks In!

February 12, 2013

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Valentine’s Day is almost here! Haven’t gotten your guy a gift yet? Don’t worry, it’s not too late. Here are a few gifts sure to please: C9 by Champion Men’s Insulated Filled Jacket: If you hear the excuse “it’s too cold to workout” here is the answer! This warm jacket is perfect for getting to and from the gym. Plus…

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