Bursting at the Seams

I have been bursting at the seams since I went to speak with my yoga instructor about the Teacher Training Program last week. As you know from previous posts this is something I have been really excited about, but couldn't justify spending a larger amount of $ on something like this while planning a wedding. However, my instructor, Quinn, said she would like to put me through an intern program. So I will dedicate a few hours a week to the studio, practice at home while listening to the script and watching the DVD's. Eeeekkk!!! So after about 100 hours of training I should begin teaching classes. Yay! I am super excited to begin this journey. Although it will be a big commitment, I think this is the right time for it. Not to mention I get a discount at an awesome store

 lululemon.

I love what they represent 

I will keep you posted on the adventures of training as I begin next week.

Hope your weekend has been going well!

New Year Goals

Happy Resolutions! 

I hope everyone has been doing well. My four bff's from home and I started a Biggest Loser-like diet and fitness plan. Well, it's more like we are all trying to achieve our weight-loss, diet or health goals and will be emailing each other to check in. We will be posting recipes and keeping each other motivated to go to the gym. I think it will be a great support system!One of my friends has already lost 5lbs since before Christmas. Pretty awesome! My goals are to keep my hydration up (seems to always be less in the winter), stop mindless snacking, tone up my legs and arms and lose a few lbs as well.

I am looking forward to checking in and keeping each other motivated in these chilly months!

• Upping hydration up by adding a lemon slices and mint leaves to my water

• Eating a bigger lunch so I don't want to snack so much before going to hot yoga in the evening

           These may help-my sister encouraged the search for energy balls

                 http://fitnessista.com/2011/01/ballz-for-all/  (love this blog!)

Have been reading Jackie Warner-This is Why Your Fat book to help tone and lose just a few (5)lbs. Here is a great tip from her:

Jackie’s Get-Fit Tip: You should focus on the primary muscles (big muscles) like the chest, back, quads, hamstrings and glutes. Bodybuilders call these muscles the fat burners because they burn much more fat than smaller muscles like the calves, arms and shoulders. Try push-ups for your chest, assisted pull-ups or pull-downs for your back, leg extensions for your quads, lying-down hamstring curls for hamstrings and weighted squats for your glutes.

I have been thinking about signing up for a race to keep my running up in the cold(er) months. There is a Half Marathon in Charlotte at the end of March I may aim for. We shall see ;) I will keep you updated on my progress and curbing my 'need' to snack.

What are some of your New Year's Resolutions? What are some of your fav snack recipes?

Post-Christmas

How was everyone's holiday? We had a great time in Ohio and spent Christmas Eve with my extended family and then Christmas Day with my Mom, Dad and sister. 
After hitting the gym hard last week before leaving, I did take more rest days than I had anticipated once in Ohio. I managed to squeeze in a 4-mile run and lifted some hand weights at my parents house. Not too bad considering how crazy busy we were!


My sister had scheduled a few appointments to try on wedding dresses with my family and I ended up finding THE one! It was very exciting and surprisingly emotional.


In midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle, family schedules, traveling, sinful eating and drinking, just remember to

My new job has given me the week off as a Wellness Week (l.o.v.e.) so I am headed to a strength training class and then hot yoga today!


Next on my list: http://www.shape.com/bride/bridal-fitness/how-get-toned-arms-best-exercises-arms


Happy Thursday!