WMOW: No Place Like Om

Hi friends! Happy Monday to ya! How’s your morning going?

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I loved reading about your best accomplishments from 2010. A 2010 re-cap will be going up later this week, but a little head’s up that I’ll be posting my 2010 inspiration board next Monday. If you have a blog and would like to join me, please do!! If you don’t have a blog, I’d love to see an email pic of your inspiration board. If you need help setting yours up, *here’s mine for 2010* and a *re-visit to the ol’ board*.

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I started my day off with a lovely egg scramble.

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That plate of joy had 1 organic egg and 2 egg whites, arugula, fresh pico de gallo, a mesquite tortilla from the farmer’s market

and the best part of all…..

goat cheese

Goat cheese medallions!

I actually tweeted Laughing Cow cheese the other day to see if they would please come out out with a Laughing Goat cheese. Even though they were kind enough to tweet me back and say not at this time, it doesn’t even matter- Trader Joe’s beat ‘em to it 😉 I’m going to be rolling in goat cheese medallions from now on.

Breakfast was GLORIOUS and I gave it a little time before getting ready to leave for a workout- working out with a food baby is no bueno.

This smoooooothie will be waiting in the car for me when I’m done with the AM sweat sesh:

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Sun Warrior, mixed organic berries and almond milk.

While I’m doing the workout thang, I thought it would be fun to post this week’s Workout Move of the Week: a yoga-inspired workout.

Some things to remember:

-I say “yoga inspired” because I’m not a yoga teacher, just a yoga student– I am a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. That being said, please do not attempt this workout without talking to a doc and until you’ve taken a few live yoga classes. It’s a good idea to be familiar with the poses beforehand.

-As always, honor your body and your injuries. If it hurts, DON’T DO IT!

-This video was filmed in one take, and I managed to chop my head off for some parts with the tripod. Instead of seeing my face, you get to see Bella angelically sleeping, so it’s a good trade off 😉

-Please let me know if you give it a whirl and what you think! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

Get your OM on

Namaste,

G$

Something to do: In addition to my awesome weekly offers at OpenSky, this week I’ll be giving away a free Live Well 360 Bag– my favorite bag ever.

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To enter, follow me on OpenSky. You’ll receive amazing email discounts on all of my favorite products (like Sun Warrior, Garlic Gold, chia seeds, etc) that you can hit up if you so desire 🙂 Winners will be announced on the first day of my next OpenSky deal, 12/28/10.

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79 Comments

  1. Donna Porter on December 27, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    I’m already a “follower”, lol. Yay!!

  2. Meaghan on December 27, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I love how you’re able to have fun and indulge on Christmas and then jump right back into being healthy and fit. You’re definitely an inspiration. Happy Holidays!

  3. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine on December 27, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I’m already following your OpenSky store 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration board reminder, by the way- I didn’t make one for 2010, but I’m definitely doing one for 2011!!

  4. Laura on December 27, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Hey Gina!

    I love your board! Plenty of inspiration there.
    I am already a follower on Open Sky but I would love to be entered in the giveaway!

    Thankssss!

  5. Krystina (Basil & Wine) on December 27, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Goat cheese medallions are so magical.

  6. jenna on December 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    i loved this video (and the fact that bella quietly falls asleep beside your mat!) I can’t wait to get home and try this. I hope you continue to do more yoga videos.

  7. Bethany on December 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    I am a follower!

  8. Lindsay on December 27, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I LOVE goat cheese medallions, I buy them all the time!

  9. Aubrey on December 27, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    Already following this awesomness:)!!!

  10. Ashley on December 27, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    I just followed you on OpenSky! 🙂

  11. Michelle on December 27, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    Omg. I exist off of TJs goat cheese crumbles! I actually can’t wait to sprinkle them over black bean soup for lunch!

  12. Stefanie on December 27, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    I’m already following your open sky store! Love the video! 🙂

  13. Sana on December 27, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    You make yoga look so cute and easy!

  14. Little Bookworm on December 27, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Loved the workout video! 😀 Hope you have a fantastic day Gina!

  15. lori on December 27, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Can’t wait to see your new board, I’m working on mine now!

  16. victoria on December 27, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Already a follower! I need to make a board…what a fun idea!

  17. Madeleine @ Stepping to the Bright Side on December 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    I’ve been thinking a lot about my own 2011 inspiration board lately, and am so grateful for the idea… it’ll be my first one 🙂 And TJ’s goat cheese medallions? one of my FAVORITE dietary staples 😉

  18. BIOCHEMISTA on December 27, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I can vouch that bag is amazing! I bought it after seeing your vid of it. I also bought one for my dada as well 🙂

  19. Joanna@drizzle of sunshine on December 27, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Great video! I’m trying to get back into yoga! I love the way it makes me feel! Strong and Calm!

    I love the idea of the inspiration board! Sounds so simple, yet so powerful to remind myself throughout the year to strive for those things! I’ll definitely get one started!

  20. Katie on December 27, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Already following and I would LOVE this bag!

  21. Hotchick on December 27, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I love your dog falling asleep in the video!

  22. Lisa on December 27, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    I just signed up to follow on Open Sky! I really hope I win the bag!!! If not I will have to buy it anyway, I keep thinking about it 🙂

  23. Coco on December 27, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    Following you on Open Sky! I have had my eyes on that bag for AGES! Loved your video too! Definitely going to try out the moves later.

  24. nicole on December 27, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    I’ll definitely try out your yoga-inspired work out! I’ve been wanting to take baby steps to get back into it and I think I should be able to manage 9 minutes. Thanks!

  25. jessica on December 27, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    gina- love love love the bag! following you now!

  26. Ellen @ Undercover Runner Eats on December 27, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    I’m already a follower.

  27. alex on December 27, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I am already a follower and loving the deals!

  28. Maryz on December 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Already a follower and received my Sun Warrior on Friday! Will I be entered?? I would love to win that bag! I’ll be doing this WMOW later this week!

    • Fitnessista on December 27, 2010 at 4:07 pm

      yes you’ll be entered!

  29. Allison @ PickyEatingRD on December 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I once emailed Laughing Cow to ask them about goat cheese too that is so funny!! Just followed!!

  30. Joanna on December 27, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    I’m now following you on Open Sky!

  31. Sarah Crowder on December 27, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Just watched the video and can’t wait to try it out later this week. Also, I’m now following you on OpenSky – what a great giveaway!

  32. Namaste Gurl on December 27, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    I’ve never–sadly– tried Laughing Cow wedges, but I hear from the blogworld their fantastic. So I’m SO trying those medallions, courtesy of TJ’s 🙂 TJ’s is always highering the bar, goodness!

  33. Natalie Rojano on December 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Do you have a recipe for the pico de gallo?

  34. Laura J. on December 27, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Yay i love workout move of the week videos! 🙂 Can’t wait to give this one a try. Last week’s kicked my bootay!

    P.S. your breakfast looks delish!

  35. Laura J. on December 27, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I’m following you on OpenSky 🙂

  36. Katelyn on December 27, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    I’m following you already! Are mesquite tortillas gluten-free? P.s. I would LOVE to see more gluten-free vegan recipes on here 🙂

  37. Amanda on December 27, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I am already a follower

  38. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete on December 27, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I already follow you on OpenSky 🙂

  39. Katie @ Healthy Heddleston on December 27, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Just started following you on opensky!

  40. Christin@purplebirdblog on December 27, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    I am definitely a follower!! And I have this yoga video bookmarked… I’m so excited to give it a spin. Yoga is way more my style these days. 🙂

  41. Ashley on December 27, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    I love the inspiration board. I’m much to disorganized to actually make one though. I make sticky boards. I roll packaging tape backwards on a bulletin board and then throughout the year I stick things to it that I like. Inspiring quotes, ticket stubs, important events. Before I became vegan I loved laughing cow products. yum! I’ll definitely become a follower for your opensky!

  42. Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) on December 27, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Hi Gina! Im reading your post from the friendly skies at 40k feet above the ground and i dont have the battery life to watch the video but can’t wait to do so when I get home and plugged in!

    I remember your vision board from when you posted it a few months ago…wow, time has FLOWN by!

    Can’t wait to see your post about it all later in the week, and also watch the video 🙂

  43. Lisa on December 27, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I’m following you on opensky…because I’ve been dreaming about that bag since you first posted it! Is it just me, or should stuff like that bag be considered Art!? (and even better because it’s way more practical than a painting or a sculpture!)

  44. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman on December 27, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Oooh…thanks for the tip about the goat cheese at TJ’s. I’m definitely picking some up on my next trip there.

  45. LuAnn Roy on December 27, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Gina,
    where did you get the goat cheese medallions??????? i must have them 🙂

  46. Felicia (A taste of Health with Balance) on December 27, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    love the video! and i have an inspiration board, love it. following you on opensky- my garlic gold gift came last week and it has changed me forever hehe

  47. Karen on December 27, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I would love to win this bag. I am already a follower.

  48. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin on December 27, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    I last made an inspiration board in the summer, but I think I need to make a new one for 2011 to give me some more motivation! 😀

  49. Samantha on December 27, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    I think it’s wonderful you promote inspiration boards! I’d love to do a giveaway on your blog if you’re interested…I do graphic representations of treasure maps/vision posters for clients.

    I love your tank in the video…the Lululemon lolo purple is my favorite color but alas, there isn’t one here and they don’t ship here.

  50. Jenny at Rice n' Jeans on December 27, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    your inspiration board inspired me to make one !
    hmm what is mesquite exactly?

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