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I’ve been in a weird funk.
This year has proven to be quite challenging in so. many. ways. And I know I’m not the only person experiencing personal struggles. It’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing them from a “why me?” perspective OR you have the choice to reflect inward, observe your thoughts about the situation and ask “how can I grow, evolve or change from this experience?”
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I am ashamed that I let yoga fall out of my life for so long.
There was a time where I practiced yoga every. day. every day. every day. And then life got in the way. Can you relate?
The thing is, like all healthy habits, is that they can definitely cycle back around. You can add them back into your life. And my feeling on the matter is that it gives you tremendous perspective. In this case, with yoga, I go through periods where I’m dedicated to the practice. And then it might get “easy” and I can lose interest in things that feel easy. I know, I’m weird but I need to be challenged the majority of the time. And when I don’t feel like that’s happening, my interest can fizzle.
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Sep
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New Atlanta restaurant opening alert! Baker Dude Cafe at The Beacon has opened and serves not only the best vegan and paleo cupcakes, but also healthy bites at this Grant Park hip eatery. When Orran aka Baker Dude asked me to create healthy menu items for his cafe I bolted to the kitchen to re-create my favorite menu items and do a tasting. I KNOW healthy!
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Sep
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Over a decade ago I started to recognize a personal trend.
August sucked. As in, this was the time of year, for an entire month, that I truly struggled. I hated being in Atlanta. It’s miserably hot, school is starting so traffic is trying to get in sync, clients are constantly rescheduling appointments and it’s just a hot mess.
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Sep
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Yesterday I popped into Trader Joe’s because I’ve seen cauliflower gnocchi posts and I’ve been super curious about that (see post coming soon). You know how TJ has food & coffee samples in the back by the deli meats? Well the Midtown location was offering vanilla granola with blueberry lavender milk! Good GAWD! I usually don’t eat food samples because of my sensitive belly and honestly if I want something and can eat it mindfully without guilt, then I’m game. This checked that box today because I was super curious about the MILK!
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Jul
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Anyone who really knows me is aware of my profound and undying love for Upbeet. Ever since they opened on the West-side (insert gang sign throwing emoji here) almost a year ago, I’ve been a regular there. Since I live across 75 in Midtown, I don’t frequent it as much as I would like to. Which is ridiculous because I’m like, only 10 minutes away.
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Jun
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The first time I heard about this “diet” I have to admit, I was less than interested. First of all I couldn’t pronounce it, and quite honestly it wasn’t a personal concern because this diet is for people who suffer from IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. Oh you’ve seen the commercial for the drug Viberzi, it’s brilliant and makes me laugh. It shouldn’t, but shamefully it does [if you haven’t seen this commercial then google it].
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Jun
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Lately yoga has been calling my name. It does that when I take too long of a break from it. My body craves it and says, okay, enough is enough please do some stretching, postures, and breathing! I’ve been riding my bike on the Atlanta Belt Line 1-2 times a week, which I love. I’m shocked that it’s the end of June and I’m still able to exercise outdoors without passing out. The humidity has been super low this year and I’m loving it. I got addicted to that San Diego weather we had in May!
23
Jun
and relationship with food + your body
Your INNER WORLD CREATES YOUR OUTER WORLD