Leave it on the Mat
Hi guys! How are ya? Hope youโre having a lovely day.
Thank you SO mucho for the fabulous good luck wishes for the interview- I *think* it went well ๐ Iโll let yaโll know what happens!
Yoga this morning rocked my face off.
It was my first class at Orlando Power Yoga and I finally found the Orlando yoga studio of my dreams. I love practicing at the Bikram studio, but had yet to find a power place that met my needs โ I love fast, aerobic, HOT power yoga, and also want to leave everything on the mat. I like to drive away feeling like I have nothing left to give and all of my stress and worries have been left in a puddle of sweat- OPY is the place ๐
I was a happy yoga noodle at the end of class ๐
After yoga, the Pilot and I went to Whole Paycheck for some bfast supplies.
I sipped on a large green juice:
(green apple, lemon, spinach and parsley)
and when we got back to my Auntโs house, I heated some Amyโs frozen multigrain cereal and topped it with an organic banana and almond butter.
The Amyโs cereal had a lovely texture- creamy and chewy different grains ๐
I got ready for the job interview (!), the Pilot dropped me off, and afterwards we hit up the Outlets for some shopping.
First โFall in a cupโ: 
Iced soy, 2 pump Pumpkin Spice latte with no whip. Iโm not a huge lover of soy (please get almond milk, Bizzle!), but it was so delicious. PS. Who is GMA?
Then THIS happened:
Lulu outfit, Lucky shirts and a new purse and walletโฆ..
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Post-shopping snackage:
Goatโs milk yogurt + Sun Warrior + crumbled cookie dough Larabar
Weโre off to munch dinner and then who knows??? We drive back to Valdizzy tomorrow.
Have a great night! <3
xoox,
Gina
Something to talk about: What do you look for in a gym or yoga studio?? What amenities do you need? For yoga, I like to have intense teachers and a space that feels tranquil (bright gym rooms donโt do it for me). As far as the gym goes, I think a spin room, good weights selection and aerobics room are all I need ๐
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ooooh. I LOVE me some Coach ๐
for gym I look for a good weight room and PLENTY of treadmillsโฆ although I have my own at home now, so not so much that anymore. I hate waiting for cardio equipment at the gym.
you have to post a pic of your coach bag and wallet!!!
i feel weird! i like yaโll to use your imagination ๐
I am definitely going to have to try the โfall in a cup!โ I usually get caramel, but that sounds delish. I donโt have many gym options in my area, so I canโt be too picky. However if I *did* have options, I would look for a good selection of classes, clean locker rooms, relatively new equipment, and of course friendly people. ๐
Love Coach, I have three purses and I canโt wait to hit the outlet store later this month. Canโt wait to see what you bought!
Iโve always wanted to try an Iced Soy Latteโฆ
It looks delicious!
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I definitely agree that Starbucks needs to get some almond milk. Soy milk really hurts my stomach, so I have to go with skim milk.
How about I had no idea you could get a pumpkin spice latte ICED until last week? Duh Jessโฆ Iโm clueless. But I did have my first one today tooโฆ it was glorious.
I love Dan Piraro comics! And I want to try that Amyโs multigrain cereal!
Lululemon and Coach are my 2 fav stores!
I have never had a pumpkin spice latte but I have heard so much about themโฆ I will be visiting soon!
i canโt wait to try the pumpkin spice latte, went today but didnโt see it until AFTER i ordered my usual. Next time! yumm.
I agree with you about Starbucks and almond milk. I am going to start a dairy elimination diet in about a week and for health reasons I avoid soy. So I wonโt be treating myself to Starbucks for a while.
When I looked at gyms I looked for clean and secure locker rooms, access to personal trainers and staff that could answer any questions I had about equipment and form, plenty of cardio equipment and a variety of classes.
Have a safe trip back!
I would be beyond happy if Starbucks got almond milk! Ginaโฆ.you should start a petition!
Gina, you cannot just show a Coach shopping bag without the actual purse and wallet in the photo! Come on!
I would love for Starbucks to get Almond milk too!!! Make a petition and Iโll sign it ๐
When it comes to yoga studios I like a lot of natural light. I usually practice yoga in the daytime, to itโs nice to have the sun shining in. As far as gyms go, I am not too too picky, as long as itโs clean and there is a variety of equipment so I donโt get bored.
What did you buy at Lulu? ๐ I just moved , there is a Lulu down the street, itโs dangerous I think! From running and walking around my new city I saw three yoga studios, Iโve never been a member of a yoga studio before nor have I ever even taken a class! I want to go into one and see what it is all about, but Iโm timid.
AH!! I LOOOOVE OPY!! Iโve been taking their donation class on saturdays and Iโm getting ready to do their 40 days of yoga for $40 promo. Awesome!
awesome, we can yoga together! ๐
haha ohh i used to be such a coach girl โฆ i should break out some of those bags, one of these days. siiigh, when did i become so un-jappy?!? im sure you scored some great lulu goodies tooโฆ
the very first fitness environment i ever was in was my pilates studio โ it has an entire view of the Manhattan skyline and that first class I took was just as the sun was setting โฆ oh man nothing compares. going to the studio and getting to look out over the city is worth it every time!!
Iโm loving your Orlando life already! Thatโs awesome that you found a great yoga studio!
I so hope you get the Lulu jobโฆ.Iโm working their warehouse sale thatโs happening here at the end of the month โ such a great company!
Iโm loving your Orlando life already! Thatโs awesome that you found a great yoga studio!
I so hope you get the Lulu jobโฆ.Iโm working their warehouse sale thatโs happening here at the end of the month โ such a great company!
Whatโs in the bag!!??!
ooo coach! ๐ I love leaving hot yoga like a noodle. ๐
I have to know I can trust the ability to get a good workout in. Plus, I need variety in what is offered.
You did some shopping damage today! Lots of fun goodies. ๐ Glad to hear you feel the interview went well.
โI like to drive away feeling like I have nothing left to give and all of my stress and worries have been left in a puddle of sweatโโ
AMEN GIRL!! Totally am the same way!!! Sadly, there arent that many places that can always give that to me. Not to sound like a yoga brat but thatโs why after teaching 10 years, I just like to do my own thing most of the time b/c I work myself harder than any teacher can. LOL But there is something about the group energy of a class and of course, that yoga isnt just about the physical, itโs about so much more, so all yoga is good. Dont want anyone reading this to get the wrong impression or anything!
What I look for in a gym is childcare! Trust me, when that day comes and the gym has childcare from 9a-noon and THATโs IT or you have to go to a gym ONLY b/c they do have childcare and in your former life you would have chosen a totally different swanky urban gym (but they dont have any childcare so you cant become a member)โฆyeah, thatโs what it really all comes down to is childcare and hours the childcare is open.
Yogaโฆoh gosh, could write a book. I have on my yoga FAQs post but i echo everything you said.
Thanks for the sweet comment today ๐
xoxoxo
p.s. congrats on your new purchases! move to San Diego so we can shop together!!!!
I have been following your blog for quite awhile now and look forward to your wit and knowledge every day. I just wanted to tell you that those Pumpkin Spice lattes with soy are my FAVORITE!!! I am not a huge soy fan either and Silkโs almond milk definitely rocks my world but until the coffee chains catch on to the almond milk wagon, the soy latteโs come in a close second. Thank you for your fun vibe and expertise in an amazing blog!
sounds like a great yoga class glad you found somewhere that gives what you want!
I think youโre officially a Lulu convert now, huh? ๐
That yoga class sounds awesome! I canโt wait to check out some yoga studios when I move back to school. For a gym, I look for a good atmosphere, a variety of classes that fit with my schedule, and some good machines.
That says Gina! They just combined the i and the n ๐
hahah I LOVE that shopping happened ๐ i tried to leave it on the mat this morning doing a rodney yee dvd at my parents and my mother talked to my husband and she rolled her eyes at me the whole time (she doesnโt โgetโ healthy eating/exercise) but i do what works for me and iโm happy!
good for you! your madre will understand sooner or later <3
Hey! I found your blog a few months ago and read it all the time now (I really like going back and reading your old school blogs too and seeing how much youโve evolved!).
I keep wondering so I have to ask: what do your green juices with spinach taste like?? Iโm sure youโve been asked before, so sorry about that, but I keep wondering if the fruits like apple, etc overpower the spinach taste or not?
Also, Pumpkin Spice is my absolute favorite!! I never drink anything except skinny vanilla all year long, until its Pumpkin Spice time ๐
What do I look for in a gym/yoga studio? Great natural light is a must; I live in Wisconsin, which forces me to workout inside for much of the year; at least I can look at nature while I am using the treadmill! Other stuff: friendly, welcoming staff (welcoming of ALL body types; donโt just talk to the hot girls), plenty of cardio equipment and good changing facilities (showers with some privacy, etc.).
Glad things are going great in Orlando! Love your blog!
In the past I looked for good spinning instructors, lots of cardio machines, indoor track and pool, and great hour (opens early and closes late).
After following this blog I have added zumba to my weekly activities so if I was on the gym market I would look for good zumba instructors. ;^)
I agree, fast paced aerobic yoga is the BEST! I look for a studio that has energetic instructors and powerful speedy classes that provide a good workout. I love corepower yogaโฆIโm pretty sure they have them on the east coast. I donโt think I could do 100+ degrees thoughโฆI tried running in 90 degrees once and pretty much thought I was going to die ๐
do you have a recommendation for the best challenging, fast yoga DVD? I have Rodney Yeeโs power yoga but I find it to be a little slow for meโฆdo you have any favorites?
i have yet to find a power dvd thatโs challenging and fast enough for meโฆ. let me know if you find a good one!
Iโd love to see pics of the new goods! I love to see what others have bought! I need to start hitting up yoga soonโฆI feel like I would be less stressed!
Iโm glad you liked OPY! Perhaps Iโll see you there now that the humidity around here is going down a bit. I never knew it was possible to sweat as much as I did in the classes thereโฆ but I always felt like a clean sweaty beast when I left, not a dirty smelly beast. ๐
itโs weird like that- definitely a clean sweat instead of a stinky sweat ๐
Ha! Iโm glad Iโm not the only one who has developed a lulu addiction! I bought my first pants in the summer and just HAD to go there yesterday because I want to run outside and its chilly so pants were needed. Note I said pantsโฆwhat I bought was pants, running jacket, headband and top. Iโd love to see some pics of your new gear!
a clean gym!
Thanks for the studio review ๐ Vacationing in Orlando in a couple of weeks and hoping to taking in some great yoga! Looks like you had a great trip ๐
orlando has an incredible yoga community!