Happy Monday! Did you have a case of the Monday’s today?
My day started later than expected as I slept through my morning workout. I felt badly bailing on Sara, my awesome workout buddy, but my hamstrings were still sore and I overdid my yoga yesterday which left my shoulders and abs tired as well. It’s amazing how chaturanga and bow pose work my arms.
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At the office, my day was a manic Monday but I didn’t let this get in the way of my healthy habits.
I enjoyed this delicious green juice throughout the day, finishing half of it by the end of the day. I’ve emailed a dietician friend, in hopes of understanding whether this bottled juice has the same benefits as fresh juice. I don’t have access to a juicer at work and fresh juices are so expensive at local juice stands. Any tips or thoughts?
I upped the greens during my lunch as well, trading up my normal small salad for the large size at Pax. But, in order to keep calories in check, I filled it with all veggies and no added goodies like cheese or proteins. Instead, I saved money and brought my leftover grouper. It was delicious and very filling. This salad kept me full all day long!
When I left the office, at 7:19 it was already dark and cold outside. I was exhausted but knew that if I did some speed training on the treadmill tonight I could be in and out of Equinox in time for The Bachelor!
Mission accomplished! I completed 3 miles of speed intervals in 27:09! I was entertained by the post game report from the Academy Awards. These were a few of my favorites:
I didn’t love Scarlett’s hair but I loved her dress and makeup. That color, dahlia, is amazing!
I love dresses that combine sexy with conservative. This plunging neckline and cinched waist are the perfect contrast to the full, puffy skirt.
Speaking of Academy Awards, I have chosen a winner for the Academy Award sized giveaway. Congratulations #57 Annemarie, you are the winner of an amazing prize package! Please email me your mailing address so I can send it your way!
In other news, today’s health and fitness tip is something we all could use:
Today’s Health & Fitness tip is to take 5 min breaks every hour by looking off into the distance. Your eyes will thank you!
- Keep the distance of the monitor from your eyes between 16 to 30 inches. Most people find a distance of 20 to 26 inches comfortable.
- Purchase an anti-glare screen for your work and home computer
- Increase font size on your computer for easier viewing
- Just close your eyes for a few minutes when your work requires prolonged data input into the computer.
Question: What is your single favorite yoga move?
Chaturanga is my favorite yoga pose right now – mostly because two weeks ago I was finally able to do a “real” one! I’m not very good at it yet but it’s a great challenge each week to see if I can have a more controlled drop. Warrior II is my second fave!
I just tried that same green juice for the first time today! We were a little low on produce and really needed to go grocery shopping, I hoped this would count for some of my fruits/veggies for the day.
Did you like the juice? My friend, Leslie, told me it’s better to stick with their simpler juices like the Carrot juice.