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A few wise words from Scarlett Johansson

Since we’ve been together, Scarlett Johansson has always topped Bo’s “list” (remember on Friends when Ross and Rachel each had a list?). In terms of looks, she’s pretty much my opposite. She normally is seen sporting gorgeous strawberry blonde locks, is 5’3, and has a true feminine build complete with curves and lucious lips. But, when it comes to her views on stars and weight loss we’re on the same wave length. This article, while quite short, speaks volumes and I highly suggest it. How refreshing is it to hear that even with all the personal trainers in the world getting in “spandex shape” is never easy.

Don’t forget to enter my first giveaway! It ends Sunday night!

Other awesome giveaways this week:
Iowa Girl’s 1 month anniversary
Missy’s yummy treats
Kathy loves Greek Yogurt

Also, hop on over to Food Network’s modern detective sister, Food 2, which searches high and low for super cool food ideas, offers, and items and then posts about them for readers.

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Google docs rocks and my first giveaway!

WAHOO!!!!
It’s almost Friday and I’ve been so excited about this post all day long during work, as my thighs quivered during Physique, and while perusing the produce section at Whole Foods in preparation for tonight’s dinner. The blog world has been so helpful in my transition to New York City as it has allowed to meet amazing women who I not only have health and fitness in common with but also enjoy their company and friendship. Lately we’ve spent our afternoons sending emails or gchats back and forth trying to figure out which class or gym the other is going to that evening. I missed out on hanging with Missy and Dori last week because I forgot they were going to Physique and then yesterday I missed out on the awesome opportunity to get in some stretching and grooving with them at Yoga. I realized that a simple Google Document, if used properly, could be the answer to all of this. Therefore, i’ve created the following NYC Workout Schedule. I’ve updated this document with my workout and race schedule and hope each and every NY/NJ reader will do the same! Hopefully each NYC reader will click on the above link and put their information in there and then update it. This way we can have random meetings at races, classes, or even regular gym workouts! Every magazine talks about finding alternative ways to hang out with friends beyond drinks and dinner. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Melissa, Dori, and others through working out and hope you will too! Maybe some of the Charlotte, Orlando, and Boston folks can do something similar.
Okay, no more suspense! For my first giveaway I will be mailing one lucky reader some awesome loot that Bo and I have been loving lately!
2 jars of Peanut Butter and Company (White Chocolate Wonderful and Smooth Operator)
Wildwood Organics Gift Pack (an awesome koozie, highlighter, pens, magnet, and 6 awesome coupons for their probiotic humms)
and The Ginger People Ginger Chews

To enter:

  1. Leave me a comment giving us a suggestion for the blog.
  2. Link back to this post on your blog and let me know below. If you do not have a blog, leave me a comment letting me know.
  3. Add me to your blogroll and follower and let me know below.

I will choose the winner Monday, May 4th and will therefore cut off the contest at 12:01 Monday morning. Good Luck!!

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For added spice, rub breasts thoroughly

Okay, I new that title would get you!

Bo and I are learning to balance a dual career lifestyle with healthy eating and working out. The working out part deserves a post of it’s own but tonight I thought i’d let you in on a secret that has been helping us out the last few weeks. Three weeks ago, while roaming through our Tribeca Whole Foods we discovered Rub with Love spices. The online store features 13 different flavors ranging from the 3 we found at Whole Foods (pork, chicken, and salmon) to Exotic Mushroom and Spicy Tokyo. Each one is 3.5 oz and while it says there are 33 servings i’d say each one will last at least five dinners if you average 4-5 pieces per dinner. Each one is fragrant and filled with a deep flavor that goes far beyond Mrs. Dash or your old standby friends, S&P. The chicken rub, which I used tonight on our boneless, skinless chicken breasts includes star anise, coriander, cinnamon, and ancho chili which allows a once blah chicken breast to reach new heights! These rubs have been a blessing because they are fast and much easier than sauces or full recipes but still leave our pallette satiated.

WEEKNIGHT MEAL TIP

A little prep can go a long way for one’s love life and relationship. While we’ve taken turns each night, we’ve settled into a Rub with Love routine. Whoever gets home first rubs the meat/fish thoroughly ensuring that every nook and cranny is filled with flavor and then puts the meat/fish back in the rubbermaid to marinate in the fridge. After that the lucky one chops our two vegetables of the evening, mixes them with olive oil spray and seasons before putting them back in their Rubbermaid and in the fridge. This process allows us to enjoy each other’s company in the kitchen and catch up in a relaxed atmosphere while we put the two pans in the oven (vegetables and main course) and make our salads together.
What is your favorite weeknight recipe? Send me your favorite weeknight recipe or meal idea along with a link to your blog (if you have one) and i’ll feature them all in an upcoming post.

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