what I’ve been reading lately

May 5, 2025

Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins…

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Winter Shape Up 2013: Week 4 Workout

Last week, BEST week. Right? 🙂 I’ll be writing up a recap post at the end of the week and challenge, but just wanted to say thank you again for making it a huge success! I’ve loved reading your check-in comments each day, and your feedback on the workouts so I can keep working to…

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Winter Shape Up 2013: Week 4 Fuel

Is it really the last week of Winter Shape Up?! If you’re sad to see it go, remember you can always repeat it to make it an 8-week program 😉 Perfect kick in the pants right before spring break, too. I’ve already received so many amazing success stories for the BodyMedia giveaway– make sure to…

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2/15: Friday Faves

-Weekly hot yoga dates. We went to the $4 60-min class again this past week and it was glooooorious. The studio is super packed -maybe an inch in between yoga mats- it’s stupid hot, the instructor is fantastic, it’s perfect. -Tucson Gem Show. The gem show is yearly in February, with minerals, gems and wholesale…

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Oh my ganache

Valentine’s Day was filled with many beautiful things: flowers, a tiny lovebug on the move with pigtails and an Elmo heart shirt, a great day at work, a night with my loves, oh, and a giant chocolate cake topped with 2 inches of chocolate ganache. In the past 48 hours I’ve taught 7 fitness classes.…

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Sweets for your sweet

I don’t think I’m going to give anything up for Lent this year. For starters, I’ve already consumed my usual Lent-banned suspects within the past 24 hours: nut butter, wine and chocolate. Next to that, I’ve found that having a little one means that I’ll eat pretty much anything that’s available and quick. Sweet potato…

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