Hello, hello! How’s your Wednesday treating you? I hope well! I’ve enjoyed a nice day so far.
Breakfast
This morning’s breakfast was a French Toast Breakfast Scramble with Teddie peanut butter, which, of course, I went back for a second and third scoop of. I was really hungry when I woke up this morning, so I also added some extra egg whites to my scramble. And I drank a glass of (decaf) iced coffee with SO Delicious Nog Coconut Milk.
After breakfast, I met Kerrie at Starbucks for some coffee and blogging. She recently started a blog for her business, so I’ve been helping her with it.
While we worked, I sipped on a decaf eggnog misto (1/2 decaf coffee + 1/2 steamed eggnog). The barista gave me the option ofĀ havingĀ the eggnog mixed with regular milk (like they do for the lattes), but I opted for straight up eggnog, which was a seriously delicious decision. Eggnog me!
Workout
A little while later, Kerrie and I packed up our things and headed to Open Doors for a fabulously sweaty hot power yoga class. I hadn’t taken a hot yoga class since theĀ 2nd Health Living Summit in Chicago, so it had been awhile… I forgot how much I like it! I loved the fast pace and sweatiness of today’s class, so I ended up buying a 3-pack of classes, which I know will get used in the coming months. Winter in New England? Hello!
Lunch
After yoga, I came home and threw together lunch, which was a turkey burger with BBQ sauce and some Sweet Potato Wedges. While lunch cooked, I snacked on some peanuts and a few pieces of cheddar cheese, which, obviously, aren’t pictured because I was starving and didn’t think to whip out my camera as I chowed down as soon as I walked into the kitchen after yoga. You know what I’m talking about, right? Feed me mode.
Health News & Views
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Question of the Day
How do you like your yoga? Hot? Slow? Flow? Power? What’s your favorite kind?Ā
63 Comments
I’ve recently become a hot yoga power flow addict – I bought an unlimited pass for September – January and try to go at least 3 times per week!
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I like hatha and flow yoga, and warm! But not hot š
Lunch looks yummy!
When I do yoga, I want flow & lots of poses & stretching. If I am going to do yoga, it had better calm me down š
I’m a vinyasa flow girl all the way. I’ve tried kundalini in the past, but it just wasn’t me thing. I keep thinking about trying a bikram class, but I’m a little intimidated. Maybe that will be one of my 2013 resolutions!
@Maureen: Maureen, you won’t regret it! Just try Bikram once and you will be hooked š
I like my yoga hot and sweaty, too!!
I’ll probably use my Living Social coupon to go do some Bikram yoga soon.
Congratulations to the winner!
I am a hot yoga addict–the Bikram rendition to be more specific. I cannot get enough. I love the challenge and the amazing exhaustion you feel once taking your last Shavasana.
I like my yoga quick (maybe not “fast” though), and I think I like it at regular temperatures best. I’ve never tried hot yoga, so I haven’t sworn it off yet though.
I love Vinyasa yoga. It’s fast-paced, and the sequences progress quickly, which leads to lots of sweat–win! š
I know “feed me mode” all too well! That is me between the time I get finished running in the city after work and the commute back across the river to Hoboken. I walk through the door and to the fridge in a hunger daze!
I keep telling myself to take more yoga and after every class feel amazing…yet I still only make it once a month, if that.
I’ve never tried hot yoga but it sounds like fun! I am addicted to starbucks holiday drinks. š
I took hot yoga and although I liked how I felt, it just wasnt ‘enough’ for me. I like to feel sore after a workout, and to feel my own earned sweat (not from the heat).
And I feel some yoga may be to slow.
I like a fast, sweating workout. Actually, the Jillian Michaels yoga DVD I got last year is a great workout when I dont have time to hit the gym
Also-Your turkey burgers look good-do you buy them premade, frozen?
Yep! They’re the frozen ones from Trader Joe’s. They’re really good!
Definitely power flow warm yoga! This one class I try to attend semi-regularly does a lot of core work within one short hour and it’s not too hot that I’m melting.
I’m all about the hour class for hot yoga. I was def starting to melt toward the end!
I’ve been meaning to and wanting to try hot yoga for so long now but I chicken out every time! I’m nervous that it will be too hot for me. Do you ever get dizzy or kind of claustrophobic in the room at all?
I don’t, but I like being hot! š
‘Feed me mode’ is pretty much a permanent state for me!
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Since getting into yoga a bit more this past year, I’ve realized it really depends on how my body is feeling and what my mood is… If I’m super sore and just need to relax, I love a good gentle yoga session. However, if I’m in the mood to move and get a little sore, I prefer more of a power yoga type session. I have yet to try hot yoga though! I’d love to someday.
I don’t practice yoga, but my friend is trying to convince me to do Bikram with her. I don’t know if I would like it, all those people sweating that much that close to me kind of grosses me out, but I’ll try anything once!
My favorite kind of yoga is Vinyasa, though I’d love to try a hot yoga class soon!
Im going to try hot power yoga. My friend just opened a studio that she now teaches at. Im excited to try it.
that’s my FAVORITE drink— oh and the red cup just seriously makes it perfect! Vinyasa yoga! bikram on occasion.
I’ve never done hot yoga but I really want to try it. I need more yoga in my life!
I love all kinds of power flow (regular, warm, hot). I also seek out instructors who incorporate a lot of difficult balances and inversions (hello scorpion!) into their classes.
I only do Bikram yoga. I’ve tried a few others but nothing gives me the workout I want like Bikram does!!
i love your honest obsession with anything peanuts! I love them so much too! favorite food for me!
Yoga is my JAM! I’ve never tried HOT yoga but I have done some heated classes (not quite as hot) and LOVED them! I prefer flow classes that really challenge me and make me sweat but I also love more relaxed yoga sometimes too.
I don’t do yoga…. eeek. I want to try bikram though…
I made up this workout last night and it kicked my butt! If you like power cleans you’ll love this workout!
http://www.bodyofamother.com/2012/12/clean-this.html
I like hot power flow type of yoga, and I totally crave hot yoga in the winter! It warms you to the bones!
Yumm that eggnog misto looks good! I love hot yoga!
I got a 30-day pass Groupon to this bikram place once, and I HATED it. I hate heat in general (especially working out in it!), but this was just ridiculous. I couldn’t even hold half the poses because I was sweating so much and everything was slipping. It didn’t help that it was the same 20 moves in the same order each time. I’m cheap, so I went just about every day that month, but I hated every second of it.
Favorite yoga = 75 minutes of a non-heated, but non-A/C Power Vinyasa! The teacher at the studio I go to is 9 MONTHS PREGGERS & still teaches the most vigorous flow I’ve ever taken!
My friend actually teaches yoga @ crossfit & they’re having an hr long charity yoga class (donation-based) followed by (free every Sat) WOD! I’m going to be a noodley-sweaty mess. š
I LOVE hot yoga and try to practice 2-3 times a week. I typically enjoy Hot Vinyasa, which involves flow, strength, core, and lots of deep stretching. As a runner, my hamstrings are very grateful for this. Yoga is such an important part of my life both physically and mentally!
I know that yoga is good for you but I always opt for hot yoga because I never feel like I accomplished anything if I don’t work up a good sweat!
I’ve only ever done hot yoga once, but I really enjoyed it! Hoping that I’ll get the chance to try it again soon.
I’m a fan of slow/flowy yoga. Yoga for me is about relaxation and decompressing, so I like for it to not be too crazy!
LOVE hot flow! I can’t get enough. I don’t know about you but yoga puts me in the best mood ever.
I love hot power vinyasa – it kicks my ass, but it’s awesome!
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It is my new favorite workout. I hate heat, but love the intensity and flexibility of the class!
Power vinyasa yoga feeds my body and soul!
Hot yoga!! Amazing workout!!!
I love hot power yoga, but I’m also a fan of bikram-style too. There’s nothing like heading to a warm yoga class on a cold day!
I used to do Bikram about 7 years ago. I was addicted. It always felt so good to leave the studio into the fresh cold air. I tried it again last year and I just could not take the heat. maybe it’s because I’m older and just can’t take extreme temperatures. I know there is a hot yoga that is not quite as hot as Bikram studios and I may try that
I love fast paced yoga! I teach vinyasa yoga as well as yoga sculpt. It’s fun because I can get such a good workout doing something I love.
Love power yoga but still have a soft spit for bikram
I love vinyasa yoga!
these days my answer is CONSISTENTLY.
One of my new year’s resolutions is to do more yoga!! I am hoping to include some power yoga in there, but I do really enjoy hot yoga. Pity it isn’t included in my gym membership as is so expensive!
I love hot yoga of any kind. It helps a ton with my arthritis and gets a great sweat going. The studio I’ve been going to the last few months is Moksha, and they have their own flow which I really enjoy, and they have a great yin class which is always good to calm the mind š Glad you are getting back into some hot yoga classes!
Hot Power Yoga! I’ve tried hatha, vinyasa, and bikram, but can never get enough of hot yoga. I feel I’m getting a great workout and stretch at the same time! Love it!
I love Bikram hot yoga. I feel cleansed and refreshed after I leave the class. I never clock watch either. I have not been for a year now, but need to get back for some classed this winter.