Hello! I have a few exciting things to talk about today.
1) Core Fusion!
Exhale Spa is currently on sale at Rue La La! That means Core Fusion classes are much cheaper than usual! You guys all know that I’ve been waiting for this for months since I can’t afford a normal membership. I am very excited to start going again! I was in some major Core Fusion withdrawal! The sale goes on for 2 more days if you are interested! I plan on going a ton in August since I am starting a new challenge in July…
2) New intenSati Summer Warrior Challenge!
You may remember my January intenSati Challenge!I was required to take 3 intenSati classes per week. I also got a free month pass to Equinox gym! I loved the class and was sad when it was over! As soon as I heard about the July challenge, I applied and got accepted a few days later! This one is going to be a little more intense than the last one! I have to go to 4 intenSati classes per week and 2 of them have to be morning classes! The morning classes are at 6:30 am which means I will have to wake up at 5:00 in the morning! Luckily Mari also got accepted so she will be responsible for making sure I get my butt out of bed! Thank you Mari, lol. I get a month pass to Equinox again so I put my NYSC membership on hold for now. I can’t wait for all of the amazing classes at Equinox. I have to admit that I am extra excited for their fancy showers again! My first class is this Friday morning!
3) New Contest from Dove!
Dove gofresh just got better with a boost of NutriumMoisture™. To celebrate, Dove has launched its “Better Than Ever Contest.” The contest asks you to share what in your life is better than ever and submit a “before” photo and a “now” photo in one of the categories below, and then explain why your life is better than ever!
Categories:
Play: Have you gone from bunking up in hostels to staying in quality hotels? Have your vacations gone from spring break to lifetime adventures with family and friends? Tell us how you’ve enhanced your passions.
Love: Did you exchange a burn-out boyfriend for a loving man? College parties for dinner parties? Show us how your relationships have evolved.
Live: You used to microwave mac n’ cheese but now you cook meals made from scratch. You used to share an apartment but now you’re decorating your own pad. Show us how your living has gone from surviving to stylin’.
Style: Have you upgraded your hairstyle? Traded trucker hats for ballet flats? Show us how you’ve come into your own when it comes to style.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a spa and adventure getawayfor two to Sedona, Arizona, plus $1,000 to use towards making your or someone else’s life better (Think: charitable contributions, gifts, or anything that makes the world a better place!). Runner-Up prizes such as a Nintendo Wii™, Sony® BRAVIA® Theatre System, gift cards to Home Depot, Crate & Barrel and Sephora will also be given to four winners, one from each of the categories Love, Live, Play, and Style.
I thought you guys might be interested in this one! I would love a spa and adventure getaway!!! Good luck to those who enter!
4) Yesterday’s Eats!
I am still doing great with last week’s goals by making breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home. I even went to bed at 10:30 Sunday and Monday night! I am still tired every morning but feel a little better! Yesterday for breakfast I made PB & Co Dark Chocolate Dreams and a banana on a Nature’s Pride whole wheat bun.
Heaven! The buns are so big and fluffy! This breakfast kept me full for 4 hours which was nice too!
For lunch I made a wrap using my roasted veggies from Sunday night! I added Sabra Caramelized Onion hummus.
I packed some kale chips on the side using my cool EasyLunchBox! Great lunch!
I went to the gym after work and did 45 minutes on the elliptical. I also did 3 sets of biceps, shoulders, and back using a body bar. Oh, and I did a plank and some push ups. I always get proud of myself when I do this stuff on my own and not in a class!
I had a few roasted veggies left to use for dinner so I knew I was going to make a big salad. I found some salmon cakes in my freezer to top my salad with.
I made 5 salmon bites and added avocado, veggies, and hummus.
Delicious! I was not completely satisfied so I had a huge bowl of grapes for dessert! I added some chocolate brownie crumbles and whipped cream on top. That did the trick!
Well I am off. Gotta go buy my Core Fusion classes! Wahoo!
1) Are you taking on any new challenges in July?
2) What is your favorite “healthy” dessert?
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That’s awesome that you’re sticking to your goals! I really need to make more time for myself and get some sleep. It makes such a difference, and going to bed earlier is way better than sleeping late.
I’ve committed myself to doing Core Fusion at least 4 times a week, but I’m not sure that would qualify as a challenge. But its something. Now that you have new packages we should try to go to a class together. I love going when I have a workout buddy!
And last my favorite “healthy” dessert would have to be a trifle, layers of angel food cake, Greek yogurt (any kind would work) and fresh fruit. But your dessert with the chocolate brownie crumbles looks better
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MissyMaintains Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Core Fusion 4 times a week qualifies as a challenge to me! I did that in February and it was tough! I would love to take a class with you soon! Just got a 10-pack!
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Chica you have to try the new Dragon Fire Salmon at TGIF with Coconut Jasmine Rice! I had it ayer and it was DELISH!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to start the challenge! and becareful what you wish for…I am going to be on you like Brown on Rice (HAHA)
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MissyMaintains Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Lol fine with me! You have my permission to come into my apartment and drag me out of bed!
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Congrats on getting into the intensati challenge! That’s cool that you and Mari will get to do it together!
I am loving those ww buns, sooo good.
That veggie wrap you made is identical (looks better!) than a meal I had the other night that cost me $13!
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That’s so cool about the IntenSati challenge! You and Mari will have fun! I have heard Equinox is so great..what makes it special? I love the wrap, it’s SO green!!!
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MissyMaintains Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Equinox has the best locker rooms! There are big fluffy towels, clean showers, razors, ect. The only problem is that it is really crowded…at least a lot more crowded than NYSC. There are also a million classes. Expensive membership of course
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Yea those Nature’s pride buns are good but SO huge! haha definitely filling!
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Ah- I wish we had core fusion classes in San Francisco- I would so be all over that!
I am taking on a yoga challenge to do yoga at least 3 times a week and working on being more positive!
By the way- your salad with the avocado looks amazing!
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Wake up at 5 am? I really (underline, highlight, and bold really) admire you!!! Any tips as to how to get out of bed that early?
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Missy Maintains Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Well I’ll let you know if these work after the fact but:
1) Pick out my clothes the night before (and gym clothes) and lay them out beside my bed.
2) Go to bed no later than 10!!
3) Tell your workout buddy to call you a million times until you wake up (Hi Mari!)
4) Don’t hit snooze! If I end up hitting snooze once, I end up hitting it a million times and next thing I know…I slept through the class!
I hope these work.
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gah! i’m so excited for your new challenges! i loved the recaps of the last time and this time you know what to expect
seriously i dont think i could compare to some of the stories that are probably gonna rake into the dove challenge haha but it’d totes be worth a shot! date night soon?!
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love that you are challenging yourself with that class! & that spa vacation prize does sound pretty amazing, not going to lie
your eats look yum- esp the salmon bites, i feel like i’d love those. & that dessert does seem really fulfilling. I like some froyo for dessert!
xoxoxo
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