Ryan and I made it safely to Ocala this morning. Hello palm trees! We ended up spending the night at my parents’ place in Jacksonville to break up the eight-hour drive and were grateful for a comfy bed and yummy snacks upon our arrival. My mom and dad have graciously volunteered to watch Sadie while…
Adding Avocado to Smoothies
This morning I woke up at 5:35 a.m., quickly changed and brushed my teeth, and drove to my local Pure Barre studio to take the 6 a.m. class. Another early start to the day! Today’s class was tough. The instructor incorporated some new-to-me exercises that had the class pulling off the barre in a lunge…
Pure Barre: One Month Results
Watermelon Smoothie (with Pineapple and Mint)
I have one incredibly refreshing and summery drink to share with you guys today! This watermelon smoothie with pineapple and mint is so refreshing! But first, the story behind the inspiration… the rather indulgent inspiration. A few years ago, Ryan met up with his friend Ryan (two Ryan’s!) in North Carolina for a hiking trip…
Describing Yourself In One Word
Another 6 a.m. Pure Barre class kicked off my morning. The sun starts to rise in Charlotte just before 6 a.m. which makes waking up early to exercise 10,000 times easier. Waking up to total darkness is brutal so when even the tiniest bit of sunlight shines through, it helps a lot! Today’s class went…