First off, let me tell you about something super exciting. I got to meet one of my favorite foodie bloggers, Liz of I Heart Vegetables. I love her blog, and turns out I loved the person behind it, too!
It was really exciting meeting her in person, and chatting about blogging, food, photos, life, and.. everything!
We hit up the Chobani Soho store, and I think Liz enjoyed her first taste. She got the Dark Chocolate Pistachio, which I certainly recommended, and instead of my usual Fig & Walnut, I opted for the Blueberry Power (sub in honey) on this particular morning.
We left happy :)
And now, on to the October #LiveLeanEatGreen Challenge!
October 5: Try a new vegetable.
6: Do a Tabata workout
7: Go makeup free today. You're beautiful.
8: Eat at least 3 different colors today.
9: Spend 15 minutes stretching.
10: Show me your favorite healthy fat!
11: Run some sprints.
Dare you to join in Lindsay's October Challenge!!!!! During a really hectic time in my life, these small dares have been a simple but significant way for me to keep my health in mind and take action. Give it a try! Join in! Do one, two, or all the remaining days' challenges. Dare you to ;)
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| Liz's Photo |
It was really exciting meeting her in person, and chatting about blogging, food, photos, life, and.. everything!
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| This is what a Blogger Date looks like. |
We hit up the Chobani Soho store, and I think Liz enjoyed her first taste. She got the Dark Chocolate Pistachio, which I certainly recommended, and instead of my usual Fig & Walnut, I opted for the Blueberry Power (sub in honey) on this particular morning.
We left happy :)
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| Hope to see you again soon!! |
And now, on to the October #LiveLeanEatGreen Challenge!
October 5: Try a new vegetable.
Cooked with (baby) artichokes for the first time ever.
Not easy! Full story to come.
6: Do a Tabata workout
This was fun. I like Tabata workouts.
Quick and intense.
Used my Gymboss--makes Tabata easy.
Used my Gymboss--makes Tabata easy.
I chose to do plank jacks, which definitely wore me out!
7: Go makeup free today. You're beautiful.
This was semi-unintentional.
I'd probably have ended up makeup-free on this rainy Sunday, anyway.
But the sweet responses I got on this instagram photo made me glad I participated.
Thanks, friends!
Sweet Potato Fries: ORANGE
Mashed caulifliower and onions: WHITE
(Yes, white's a color!)
9: Spend 15 minutes stretching.
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| Saying hello to my toes |
I loved this one. I love stretching.
This made me and my body super happy.
I try to spent about 5 minutes a day stretching, sometimes more.
Devoting a solid 15 minutes felt wonderful, mentally and physically.
10: Show me your favorite healthy fat!
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| Avocado |
Duh. That was easy.
Oh, also these:
11: Run some sprints.
It's been way too long since I've run.
Life's gotten to crazy, and I've chosen to focus my workouts
on the short-but-effective strength training that, I hope, has kept me in shape.
Here's to getting back in the game!
Dare you to join in Lindsay's October Challenge!!!!! During a really hectic time in my life, these small dares have been a simple but significant way for me to keep my health in mind and take action. Give it a try! Join in! Do one, two, or all the remaining days' challenges. Dare you to ;)
Baby artichoke's are not easy but they are tasty! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Lindsay's photo challenge. I haven't joined in as much as I had hoped. I'm doing Grow Soul Beautiful's Yoga A Day Challenge and loving it!
What a great challenge--love the variety! You looked fabulous on the no makeup day!
ReplyDeleteAnd a Chobani store? So jealous!
I wish we had a Chobani Soho where I'm from!
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful with no makeup :)
Oh my gosh you are TOO sweet!!! I seriously had SO much fun hanging out!!! You better believe I'm calling you next time I'm in New York! (And you HAVE to take a trip down to Richmond sometime! Heck, I'll meet you in DC haha)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fantastic weekend!!!
So fun meeting Liz and seeing your pictures from Lindsay's challenge. I was planning on doing it but then, like Angela, started the yoga a day challenge. But I love following everyone's pictures. You post also reminds me that I haven't been to the Chobani store in ages and need to make a visit :-)
ReplyDeleteChobani store?!!!!!!!!!!!?? I am beyond jealous right now.
ReplyDeleteYesssss :D See the menu here: http://www.chobanisoho.com/ You can make the same delicious creations at home!
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