Tomorrow, I will have completed my 30-day “introduction” to Bikram yoga. Now, more than ever, I’m 100% positive I want to stick with it. There’s just something magical about the hot room. Some people have church…or music…or art…and I now have yoga. [source] Though I’m nowhere near where I want to be, I can already…
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Surviving the Torture Chamber
A little scared of this post’s title? You should be. As of Monday night, I’ve survived 2 Bikram yoga classes! Oh. My. God. I knew it was going to be intense, but I had no idea I would leave feeling as if I’d been mugged, beaten, run-over, and dragged down the street…and ready to do…
Tunnel Vision 5K {MIMM #8}
This past Saturday I (mostly) ran my second 5K—Tunnel Vision—hosted by the Lions Club. It was freezing (for coastal Alabama…in May), but it couldn’t have been a more gorgeous day! We began near the downtown library and ran down Government Street through the tunnel and onto the causeway. Thankfully, I didn’t feel too claustrophobic in…
Awesome Workout + WIAW #25
After a less-than-fantastic day at work (in a nutshell: unexpected lay-offs that affected one of my officemates and a few people I’ve gotten to know around the facility), I did have an awesome workout at gymnastics. I guess a lot of people were out for spring break, so the gym was pretty empty. I did some…
Color Me Rad
This past weekend was absolutely beautiful—and it was our very first 5K! Bright and early Saturday morning, Mark and I downed spinach/fruit smoothies and drove to the fairgrounds for Color Me Rad. There were tons of people there! We ran the 9:20 wave, which began right on time. Though we didn’t run the entire way, we…
Meeting Goals, Eating Pork, and Playing Hooky
Because everybody needs a “mental health day” (and because we both woke up not feeling well) Mark and I stayed home from work today. We crawled back into bed after our showers, and it was wonderful sleeping late, cuddling with the dog, and staying in our pajamas most of the day. After I started feeling…
{MIMM} + SlimKicker Giveaway!
When a SlimKicker representative recently invited me to explore their website/app and host a giveaway for my readers, I was more than happy to oblige! What exactly is SlimKicker? In short, it’s a free website and app designed to turn dieting and exercising into a fun level-up game! Upon registering, users can track their calorie-intake…
Health in the Workplace
As health insurance premiums have sky-rocketed over the last decade, employers have begun to implement some creative changes in the office. This NYT article has shone the light on somewhat controversial practices and programs. I believe employer sanctioned and sponsored wellness initiatives are a wonderful idea on the surface. It’s no surprise that over-stressed, under-nourished,…
MIMM #4: Officially a Runner
Did everybody’s weekend fly by the way mine did? Despite feeling cheated of my days off, Monday began well with this energizing breakfast smoothie. Believe it or not, it actually kept me full until lunch (well, I did have a tiny handful of trail mix). Ingredients 2 handfuls spinach ½ cup Greek yogurt ½ banana…
Exercise Benefits + WIAW #19
I’m probably a horrible person for wishing my life way, but I’m so happy it’s finally Wednesday, the ever-so-wonderful hump day. More importantly, I’m so happy that I’m able to walk like a normal (by appearance, anyway) person today! After having a frustrating day at work yesterday, I let out some steam during my evening…
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