November 1, 2012

[gallery] Another month is over and new one is beginning; time to make your November fitness goals! October ended with Hurricane Sandy taking over NYC, giving me a lot of time in my apartment (aka, a lot of time to do Insanity workouts). As November begins, I’m looking forward to continuing with Insanity (midway through week 2 of 9, still…

Back from the Hurricane!

October 31, 2012

Sorry for my absence over the past few days. I actually don’t have a good excuse because the hurricane was very mild on the Upper West Side. While downtown NYC was flooding and still doesn’t have power, somehow just a few blocks north we are doing ok. The wind was insane and tree branches were flying around, but otherwise things…

Yoga Challenege Prep

October 25, 2012

On my list of 30 things to do before I turn 30 is complete a yoga challenge. The specific challenge I’ve landed on is the Bikram Yoga NYC 30 Day Challenge. The basic idea- do Bikram Yoga every single day for 30 days. Yikes! I’ve taken less than 30 Bikram classes in my entire life combined…but I think it sounds…

Trying Out Insanity

October 23, 2012

I’ve heard great things about the Insanity workout and I’ve decided to give it a go. I’ve got approximately 2 months until my cruise so why not be in ripped shape for that?  A bit about Insanity: The program is 63 days, made up of multiple DVDs and workouts. Every two weeks you take a “Fit Test” to follow your…

October 22, 2012

[gallery] Michigan this weekend was great! Here’s a quick rundown of the highlights: Tailgating for the big MSU Game Enjoying the game with our amazing hosts, Adam & Zoe After a big win, the 900th Michigan win, we rushed the field! The last time I saw this happen I was a freshman but my seats were in row 98 so…

Healthy Post-Workout Snacks

October 19, 2012

If you’re like me and you leave the gym ravenous, here’s a solid list from The Chalkboard of what you should eat once you’ve completed that last rep. The 7 Best Post-Workout Snacks What to eat after exercising—it matters more than you think! *Photo from The Chalkboard

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