sick

Someone was up sick all night last night :/

bell and pilot 

After her canoodle sesh with the Pilot, we all went to bed and she woke up throughout the night. The Pilot took care of her since it’s hard for me to get in and out of bed right now, and this morning she’s walking around with her tail tucked. If she’s not back to her sassy Bella self within a couple of hours, it’s off to the vet for us.

Breakfast:

breakfast

Blueberry oats and two eggs

I actually cracked an egg underneath the pan and basically into the fire- it was fun to clean up ;) Yes, it’s that kinda morning over here… and I’m definitely going to hit up a relaxing yoga podcast later this afternoon.

There are a lot of great podcasts and other at-home yoga options. Since we’ve already gone over favorite at-home workout options I thought it would be fun to talk about how to “om” at home.

When we lived in Valdosta, it was the most consistently I’ve practiced yoga, and we didn’t have a single yoga studio.

yoga

(practicing with my favorite downward dog)

So we converted one of our extra guest rooms into a yoga/workout room, with a space heater, TV with a DVD player and cable- we got the FitTV channel in there, which I loved. My friends and I could do our Insanity and Turbofire DVDs in the workout room, and it was also the perfect space for a good yoga practice.

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Here are some of my favorite at-home workout options:

1) Podcasts: YogaDownload.com is my favorite (I just wish they would add some new ones), and iTunes is a great resource. Yoga to the People and Dave Farmer are other ones I’ve really enjoyed. Gaiam TV is pretty new, and has SO many fantastic options- it’s $9.95 a month for unlimited access, which is much less expensive than a gym membership.

2) DVDs: The yoga DVDs I’ve tried are Eoin Finn (amazing), Core Fusion, Yogalosophy and Shiva Rea. I also used to do the Rodney Yee ones back in the day, and they’re a great option for beginners. Core Fusion and Yogalosophy are most yoga-inspired than traditional –they add in some fun toning movements and isometric exercises. Shiva Rea is incredible, but may be a little intense for those who just want a workout and not necessarily the spiritual aspect of practicing. (Like when she told me to “massage my womanly buttocks” I lost it- was cracking up and had to switch to something else)

shiva rea

3) TV: FitTV and Exercise TV both include a variety of yoga programs. The only one I’ve tried is Namaste Yoga, and I really enjoyed it. Some of the flows are pretty challenging, too, especially when I was first getting started.

Some tips for practicing at home:

- Attend a live class so you have an idea of proper form for the basic postures. If you’re doing a DVD or podcast, I recommend watching or listening to it first so you know what to expect and can determine whether it’s a good option for you.

- Don’t do anything crazy at home that you’ve never tried with a certified instructor. I asked the Pilot to spot me in headstand once and almost ended up slamming into the tile. Be careful!

- If you don’t like a particular podcast or DVD that you try, give another one a chance. The beauty about yoga is that there are so many unique instructors,, types and practices out there- you’re bound to find something you love. It’s a perfect component to a traditional cardio and strength program, as it promotes flexibility, prevents injury through stretching and is good for sanity, too ;)

What’s your favorite at-home yoga option?

Do you practice at home or in a studio?

If you’ve never practiced yoga before, I’m challenging you to try out a class this January- you may find a new workout love <3

I’m off to cuddle a sick pup.

See ya later today with a Family post!

xoxo

Gina

More:

Does yoga count as strength training?

Yoga with weights

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Fall and Comfy

by Fitnessista on September 9, 2011

in blah,Dinner,Mexican,sick,tucson

Hi friends! How was your Friday? Hope you had a wonderful start to your weekend :) I’m so glad ya enjoyed the restaurant dining post!

I utilized those skillz at dinner tonight:

[warning: iPhone photos ahead]

chips and salsa

We ate at Zivaz, which is pretty much like the Mexican version of Pei Wei :D Of course, I enjoyed some chips and salsa

and soup + salad

soup and salad

Bella and I were out and about this afternoon:

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[I usually drop her off at the madre’s while I run errands so she can hang out with people]

and it was a combo of productivity and laying low.. I’m still fighting whatever this cold/allergy/ick is.

But, I really believe that there are magical healing powers in pumpkin spice lattes ;)

psl

My fall drink of choice is the occasional short soy decaf latte with 1 pump of pumpkin spice.

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Autumn in a cup.

It was amazing, but it would have been even better with almond milk ;)

Speaking of, check out the pic that Janiek sent me:

bizzle

In Amsterdam, you can have your latte with soy OR almond milk…..

Maybe that’s a hint that it’s on its way to the states? (please?!)

The other exciting event of the evening was when the Pilot and I checked out mattresses for the new bed frame.

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It was kind of nice testing out all of the potentials – I think we decided on one. It’s going to make our tiny full-sized bed feel extra wonky tonight ;)

I’m going to call it an early night. Fingers crossed that I wake up feeling better and teaching tomorrow isn’t a legendary disaster.

See ya tomorrow!

xoxo

Gina

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August 4, 2010

Hi guys! How’s your day been?? Mine has been bueno Even though I get a little antsy when I have to stay home sick, I’ve gotta roll with the punches. I’ve spent the day laying low…. watching profound intellectual films (Source) sorting through mail, NEW LARABAR FLAVAHHHHS! Thank you, Andi! eating chocolate drinking chocolate lots [...]

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August 4, 2010

Hey guys! It’s INDIAN FOOD WEDNESDAY! Who’s celebrating? I see a trip to the Indian buffet in the very near future…. So last night, some friends at I met at Bleu Pub for dinner since the guys were working late. (Except for my pilot love, who stayed home sick yesterday) Jeni and I split the [...]

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I’d like to thank the curry

August 3, 2010

Hi guys! How’s your day going? I JUST woke up… and feel a thousand times better! The pilot had it way worse than I did, so hopefully by tomorrow he’ll be back to semi-normal Last night, I really wanted to make soup for dinner since we were both feeling so sicky. I’m not really a [...]

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