TGIF!!!
xx
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
M & D BUCKET LIST IDEAS
Develop a signature family recipe
See a Broadway play
Get in the car and drive somewhere spontaneous
Take a mother/daughter trip abroad
Have a mother/daughter photo shoot
Bury a time capsule
Complete a physical challenge – climb a mountain, hike a trail, run/walk a marathon, etc.
Write a list of qualities that your daughter should look for in a man
Serve at a local shelter
Plan an outing for every holiday…pumpkin patch, Christmas tea, etc
Get a free make over at a department store
Plant a garden with your favorite flowers
Go to a weekend craft/art class
Make homemade ice cream
See your favorite sport team play live
Have a classic movie marathon
Go on a special shopping spree
Play in the rain
Redecorate your daughters room
Learn how to change a tire (hopefully not because you have a flat!)
Explore the local places you’ve never been
Get up early and watch the sunrise
See both your favorite bands together
Go shopping and try on outfits you would never think of purchasing
Have karaoke night
Update and paint a room in your house
Visit every local museum
Have a spa weekend- at home or out and about
Visit a big city for a weekend
Do something only your daughter has always wanted to do
Do something only your mom has always wanted to do
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
SECOND HALF
Hi Everyone!
Sorry for the delay-this past week has been a little insane but in a good way! Trying to keep busy. This is the first opportunity I have had to give an update on my second half marathon in Staten Island! I have to be honest-this one was definitely tough. It had its rough patches like...
1. I thought that the course was going to be totally flat, but WOW was i wrong! It literally felt like a roller coaster with all of those hills. So that was definitely an interesting, and unexpected challenge.
2. My new outfit turned out to be a bit of an issue. My new soul cycle pants that i still love were falling down for the first 2 miles! On top of that, literally, my shirt was riding up! It was unreal. I was getting a little hysterical because i really didn't want to stop for anything. I thought it would be so ridiculous to stop a marathon because of my clothing!
2. My new outfit turned out to be a bit of an issue. My new soul cycle pants that i still love were falling down for the first 2 miles! On top of that, literally, my shirt was riding up! It was unreal. I was getting a little hysterical because i really didn't want to stop for anything. I thought it would be so ridiculous to stop a marathon because of my clothing!
3. I didn't train like i did for the first one. However, I have no regrets. I know that I did my best and the sun came out to become one of the most beautiful days. My parents were waiting for me at the finish line, I shaved a few minutes off my time, and I didn't stop once! It was a great! On to the next!
Perseverance is strength & strength brings confidence and love!
Hope you had a great Monday.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
HALF MARATHON EVE
As i prepare my race wear and my mental state for tomorrows half marathon, I am realizing that this time around feels a little emotional.
For my last half in April, i was doing it with friends so i was able to focus on that pre-race. We all went out to dinner and had trained together apart from all over
the US, but this time its just me!
I just had my whole wheat pasta dinner and got my outfit together, and that brings me to this post. Its going to be short and sweet, but I just want to dedicate tomorrow's race
to everyone in my life that has believed in me the whole way through. I never could have done anything thus far without the love, support, and belief that I can achieve what I have achieved and what I am on my way to achieve.
Tomorrow is about finishing and being proud. I will be wearing my new ROCKSTAR SoulCycle pants to represent all that I have received from SoulCycle in more ways than one and a pink ribbon in my hair for breast cancer awareness month-don't stop the fight!
I am finalizing my playlist now and then off to bed!!
STRENGTH, BELIEF, AND THANKS
<3
Friday, October 11, 2013
PATRICIA FIT
Last night I attended Patirciafit which is located a block from FIT on 26th street between 6th and 7th. I had never heard of it, and really had no idea what to expect yet again. When I walked in the smiley energetic instructor instantly introduced herself. It happened to have been the Patricia of Patricia fit. I had signed up for the cardio lengthen and tone class and she was chatting us all up before the class began. She was so curious about other classes we had done and seemed genuinely interested in us. The studio was nothing fancy, but it was held in a dance studio where they usually practice for Broadway. The class was very similar to core fusion barre, but without the bar. Even though there were about 8 of us in the class, she made sure to give us each the attention we needed and fixed our form whenever necessary. I really enjoyed it and would most definitely return! She had an amazing welcoming energy.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
REVOLUTION IN MOTION
Last night, I attended one of my Classtivity classes called Revolution in motion. For some reason, I really hadn't done much research on this studio. I basically looked at the pictures and signed up. SO when I got there it appeared everyone was there for the first time. I hadn't been feeling that great all day so to my relief it was not high intensity. The explanation of what this class actually offers is the following:
RIM‘s advanced exercise program empowers you to reach your highest level faster, safer, longer than any method available. This scientifically designed, tested and proven system lets you achieve peak performance with less effort, whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior or Monday morning quarterback.
The movements were slow and very calculated. You also have the opportunity to work your abs which is great because I neglect that most of the time in my own workouts. I'm glad I did this because my half marathon is on SUNDAY!!! However, I'm not sure I would rush back.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
GOOD LUCK
Hi Everyone!
So I have two classes to update you on before the weekend officially starts! Through my Classtivity passport I had signed up for Vinyasa Flow level 2/3 at Sacred Sounds yoga. I had never even heard of the studio, but as I walked up to the front door, they had a sign that said it was Lululemon Meatpacking's studio of the month. This to me was a very good sign! When I walked up to the second floor they asked that I take my shoes off before entering. It was so clean and quiet. It gave me a good feeling about what was to come. I entered the room and I could tell that the majority of the class were regulars. It turned out that it was and just me and another woman were new. The instructor was fantastic. She had asked the class if there were any requests, and one person had suggested focusing on the shoulders. The instructor then preceded for about 15 minutes discussing why its important to open up the shoulders and explained in detail about the specific muscles. Surprisingly, I was fascinated and a little relieved that someone finally explained to me why I am doing what I am doing.
Side note: Every time I have ever done yoga, I feel like I am going through the motions and cant wait until its over. I also partake in it from time to time when I feel like I need a good stretch.
This however, felt so different. I think that being surrounded by people that were so much better than me pushed me in a very different way. The instructor also makes all the difference, and she was so knowledgeable-I have never sweat like that in yoga! I would definitely go back. They also offer aerial yoga in which you hang from scarves that are attached to the ceiling. Dying to try that. Pink had done that when she was opening for Justin Timberlake on his Futuresex Lovesounds tour. It was pretty bad ass.
One more thing that I really loved about the studio may seem silly, but I loved the neighborhood. It was on Bleecker street and there is something to be said for where you end up after a class. I don't get to that area very often and it was so alive.
Now for my Tracy Anderson Method class. The only way to describe this would be YIKES.
The studio is on Hubert street in Tribeca which until yesterday I had literally never heard of. As I was walking there I saw a girl in Lululemon from head to toe and shiny Nikes so I had a feeling she was heading the same direction. So I followed her. I got there a little early and the guy who checked me in at the front desk told me that I would need 2 towels maybe more because turns out the room is heated!! I had no idea!!!!
I am also glad that I got there early because I was able to see the last 15 minutes of the dance cardio class. Everyone was dripping sweat like I had never seen before and their faces were beet red! and NO ONE was smiling. When we entered the room for the atTain Definition class,
I had approached the instructor to let her know it was my first class because again, everyone looked like a seasoned professional. The teacher literally laughed at me and said, "GOOD LUCK!!". SO I got nervous and then decided that I had to kick ass. And that's what I did. I am incredibly sore today but in a good way that I know it has to be working. You don't stop for even a second the entire class, and you do an insane amount of repetitions. We used free weights, mats, ankle weights, and our own body resistance. It was insane. I would most definitely go back, but don't expect anyone to talk to you!
So I have two classes to update you on before the weekend officially starts! Through my Classtivity passport I had signed up for Vinyasa Flow level 2/3 at Sacred Sounds yoga. I had never even heard of the studio, but as I walked up to the front door, they had a sign that said it was Lululemon Meatpacking's studio of the month. This to me was a very good sign! When I walked up to the second floor they asked that I take my shoes off before entering. It was so clean and quiet. It gave me a good feeling about what was to come. I entered the room and I could tell that the majority of the class were regulars. It turned out that it was and just me and another woman were new. The instructor was fantastic. She had asked the class if there were any requests, and one person had suggested focusing on the shoulders. The instructor then preceded for about 15 minutes discussing why its important to open up the shoulders and explained in detail about the specific muscles. Surprisingly, I was fascinated and a little relieved that someone finally explained to me why I am doing what I am doing.
Side note: Every time I have ever done yoga, I feel like I am going through the motions and cant wait until its over. I also partake in it from time to time when I feel like I need a good stretch.
This however, felt so different. I think that being surrounded by people that were so much better than me pushed me in a very different way. The instructor also makes all the difference, and she was so knowledgeable-I have never sweat like that in yoga! I would definitely go back. They also offer aerial yoga in which you hang from scarves that are attached to the ceiling. Dying to try that. Pink had done that when she was opening for Justin Timberlake on his Futuresex Lovesounds tour. It was pretty bad ass.
One more thing that I really loved about the studio may seem silly, but I loved the neighborhood. It was on Bleecker street and there is something to be said for where you end up after a class. I don't get to that area very often and it was so alive.
Now for my Tracy Anderson Method class. The only way to describe this would be YIKES.
The studio is on Hubert street in Tribeca which until yesterday I had literally never heard of. As I was walking there I saw a girl in Lululemon from head to toe and shiny Nikes so I had a feeling she was heading the same direction. So I followed her. I got there a little early and the guy who checked me in at the front desk told me that I would need 2 towels maybe more because turns out the room is heated!! I had no idea!!!!
I am also glad that I got there early because I was able to see the last 15 minutes of the dance cardio class. Everyone was dripping sweat like I had never seen before and their faces were beet red! and NO ONE was smiling. When we entered the room for the atTain Definition class,
I had approached the instructor to let her know it was my first class because again, everyone looked like a seasoned professional. The teacher literally laughed at me and said, "GOOD LUCK!!". SO I got nervous and then decided that I had to kick ass. And that's what I did. I am incredibly sore today but in a good way that I know it has to be working. You don't stop for even a second the entire class, and you do an insane amount of repetitions. We used free weights, mats, ankle weights, and our own body resistance. It was insane. I would most definitely go back, but don't expect anyone to talk to you!
Thats my update!! Have a great weekend!
xx
xx
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
SOLUTIONISM IS THE NEW OPTIMISM
"Solutionism is the new Optimism." I saw it as an ad for a household cleaning product on the side of a taxi in London and it completely changed my outlook on my future. You can't sit back and hope that the pieces of your life will just come together one day. You have to be the one to put the pieces in motion to make it all happen."
BECCA RAPHAEL-SOUL CYCLE INSTRUCTOR
I really wanted to share this quote for two reasons,
1) You never know where your inspiration will come from so pay attention!
2) I have been trying to tell my self this everyday. You can't wait for things to just happen or fall in to your lap-you have to make your life happen for YOU.
I really wanted to share this quote for two reasons,
1) You never know where your inspiration will come from so pay attention!
2) I have been trying to tell my self this everyday. You can't wait for things to just happen or fall in to your lap-you have to make your life happen for YOU.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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