*Almost* Like Riding a Bike
Hey everyone! Happy almost-Friday 🙂 How’s your morning been?
After Zumba and abs last night (which were a blasty as usual) Jeni and I celebrated Indian Food Wednesday 🙂
(dal, channa masala, cabbage and gajar halwa– my new obsession)
It was a two-plater kinda night 😉
With roti:
Twas glorious 😀
This morning, I decided to spend a little quality time with an old friend- my yoga mat. It’s been almost 3 weeks since I’ve had a decent yoga practice!
I chose the 45-minute Solar Flow from YogaDownload.com and at first was alarmed with how tight my muscles felt. I felt like I had lost a TON of flexibility in the past few weeks from solely doing Insanity, Zumba and spinning — Stubborn Gina would have stopped the podcast and continued with her day. Instead, I decided to be patient and roll with it, and after warming up, my body went back into the flow like it used to, but I felt even stronger in the poses than before- I busted out flying crow like it was nobody’s biznazz.
I guess yoga is like riding a bike?
Or what I would imagine riding a bike to be like, as the only I ride doesn’t go anywhere 😉
It’s time to dive into some blueberry-banana Perfect Protein Pancakes:
and get the house and food ready for girls night 🙂
The menu:
– Appetizers: Raw calamari with marinara, hummus + veg, Vegan artichoke dip with Mary’s Crack, cheese plate and olives
– Entree: Summer salad (from Jeni), Brown rice penne pasta with shrimp, white goat cheese sauce, basil and tomato, lemon and garlic roasted asparagus
-Dessert: Raw strawberry tart with strawberry-agave glaze and crumbled macaroon
-Cocktails + wine
Have a great day and I’ll see ya later this afternoon 🙂
xoxo,
Gina
Something to read:
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Raw calamari!? I am so intrigued. I love calamari.
You’ve inspired me to do three things! First, you cemented the idea that I’m having Indian for dinner tonight (really, it wasn’t that difficult). Secondly, I need a looooong yoga sesh as it’s been awhile. Thirdly, I desperately need a girls night and am organizing one STAT!
Thank you! 🙂
Love the Indian food! I may have to whip up some tonight, you have me inspired!! Your meal plan sounds amazing – especially dessert 😉
Yum! That Indian food looks amaaazing. I may have to cook some up for din din tonight 🙂
hmmm…raw calamari!! Interesting!
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As always you are super inspiring!!!!!
I was surprised how tight my muscles were during yoga from just running alone! gina I admire you and your fitness 🙂
you must have had me in mind with that girl’s night dinner 🙂 i’m glad yoga got easier after warming up…it does help to be patient, and obviously worth it!
i’m taking my first zumba class tonight! kinda scared since i haven’t danced since ballet in middle school eek.
love your tradition of indian night! they opened a new indian restaurant in my town that i can’t wait to try.
don’t be scared! you’ll love it 🙂
Girls night sounds fun!! I really need to get back into yoga – Have a great night!
I want to try that raw strawberry tart! I can’t wait to see the pics! 🙂
That was a great article about vegetarians eating meat. Thanks for sharing!
Your Indian food looked especially tasty! Mmmm I’d go for seconds too!
Raw calamari? You’re daring. I can’t do it. Even cooked calamari that’s tough turns me off. Enjoy the girls night. Those are always a blast.
hahah don’t fret- it’s made of mushrooms, not fish 🙂
I’m interested to see the raw calamari. I’m not very brave to even eat fried calamari…
I did a little yoga today too, and felt like I was starting from square one. But hopefully I can get back into a little routine of yoga again.
Have a fun girls night!
I don’t think I’ve had raw calamari before. I can’t wait to see pictures of your spread!
Oh what a fun night! Can’t wait to see the recap on that 🙂
That dinner menu looks superb! I missed indian food wednesday and had a chocolate orverload instead :P. I’m making lentils and tandoori chicken tonight!! Mandatory indian food once a week has to be the best idea ever, Gina!
I’m excited for the raw calamari!!!
perfect girl’s night menu – wishin’ I could come! haha
I’m finally going to my first zumba class tonight!! I never would have considered it if you hadn’t posted zumba vids!!
Oh I so wish I could attend this girls night! Sounds so fun !!!!! Have a wonderful day and a great night with your friends!!!!!! xoxo
Awww, I’m so jealous of your girls night! Sounds like such a fun time. 🙂
I really need to get some more yoga in my life…I already feel super tight…I can just imagine how tight I’ll feel once I attempt to start getting into some poses! Eeek!
I went to yoga for the first time in 3 weeks the other night and it felt amazing! I was surprised at how flexible I still was and always forget how calm and awesome I feel after wards.
Mmm, love the looks of that Indian food- and I am so excited to see what you come up with!!
xo
K
That dinner menu sounds absolutely fantastic!
mmm pancakes look So good! You got me in the habit of using a bit of nutmeg in my oats and pancakes! it makes SUCH a difference!!
Really interesting articles!! I’m mostly vegan although I have the occasional sushi dinner and bite of raw goat cheese (I’m lactose intolerant unfortunately), but the article on eating meat did sorta hit home with me. I think I would maybe eat meat in the future if it was raised properly, but as of now I’m just choosing not too.
Sticking it out when you are feeling tight during yoga is the way to go. I always feel super loose by the end!
PS I’m on my way down to Georgia for Girls Night. I might be a little late- save some Strawberry tart for me! 🙂
Your menu for girl’s night sounds awesome! You have some lucky friends. 🙂
I still haven’t tried the new Indian place. Gotta put on my to do list. Have a fun girls night!
you’ll like it- it’s gotten SO much better, and the buffet is usually really good 🙂
riding a bike: aka things you never forget how to do
aka zumba and indian wednesday for you!
I celebrated Indian food Wednesday a day late by having curry tonight. It was delish!
Your Indian feast looks delish–I recently made my first at-home Indian meal, I am posting about it today 🙂
I had blueberry protein pancakes this morning for breakfast, too! Yumm. I really do need to yoga… or at least stretch, or something. I’ve lost so much flexibility since my gymnast days!
Aw man this just reminded me I NEED to make some more perfect protein pancakes! Yum!