This morning during my Vinyasa yoga class the instructor said something that really caught my attention. In the midst of our downward dogs, chair and tree poses, he shouted, “Go ahead, have fun with it! I promise you if you let loose and don’t take yoga so seriously you’ll enjoy it a lot more.” It […]
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I suppose I’ve always been one to make bold, spontaneous moves. When I was a sophomore in college and wanted to hop on a plane to visit a guy I’d been “seeing,” my dad told me I needed to stop following my hormones, and follow my heart. Then when I moved to Boston three months
When you work 9 to 5 (or 8 to 4 or all freakin’ day long) every day, it’s inevitable that you’re going to get stressed out from time to time. With deadlines, nonstop buzzing phones, grueling assignments, and noisy coworkers, you’d have to be non-human not to let the stress monster get to you every
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Like many others, I used to be one of those people who immediately went to the back on the box, wrapper, bag, etc. to check calories and fat content. If it wasn’t in the ultra low calorie range, I’d chuck it back like a little kid grossed out by broccoli. Now that I’m a little
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Enjoy this as a post-dinner treat or afternoon snack to get you over that midday work hump. I usually eat this when I’m craving something sweet after a savory dinner, but don’t have a craving (or any room) for ice cream, chocolate or anything heavy. Enjoy! -1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt-handful fresh blueberries*-1/2
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Can you believe it’s already August? It seems like yesterday I was freaking out in early June about the horrendous bathing suit season and my non air-conditioned apartment. But now it’s already August?? WHAT??! That means only four months ’til the holidays come, and before you know it, it’s Valentine’s Day again. OK, OK…maybe I’m
Live in the Moment. . . And Don't Feel Bad About Doing It! Read More »
I made this tonight for dinner because I had some corn laying around but wasn’t in the mood for just plain old corn on the cob. When a pasta craving hit, I got inspired and this is what came of it. Not only was it extremely delicious, but it was nice and light, making for
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Today I got to thinking about schedules, and how they are such a large part of our lives. As Americans, we take schedules so darn seriously. Work schedules, eating schedules, gym schedules, task schedules; the list goes on and on. And while normally schedules and being on time are thought of as responsible, good qualities,
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The other day at work, my CEO ordered the entire team lunch from a local deli. A few of us chose from the “green” section of the menu, including myself. When a section claims it’s “green,” usually people assume the food is lighter, healthier, and well, a good option for lunch. But I usually keep
Pack it Up: Healthy Workweek Lunches! Read More »
So this morning I woke up at 8 a.m. Yes, 8 a.m. on a Sunday…I honestly can’t recall the last time I’ve done that. The reason being? I laid low last night with two of my friends-we made dinner together, watched a movie, then walked to get some late night frozen yogurt before hitting the
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