It's interesting (to me. here's where you're stuck should you click over to my neck of the 'net. lottsa navel gazing these days.). Lately, whenever I go into an experience expecting something (a feeling, a result, an overarching sentiment), I tend to discover an entirely different something along the way. You'd think Id learn---and head into stuffs sans-expectation---but I'm slow that ... Continue Reading
Yoga is an act of bravery.
Ive had a love/hate relationship with yoga for years. I did yoga in my 20's. Sporadically. I loved the ability to SAY I do yoga. I didn't practice yoga. I hated consistency back then. My 30's brought yoga teacher training. I "taught" ToGa (toddler yoga). I adored how our home-practice soothed my toddler Tornado when it was time for sleep. Later we did family yoga. I loved ... Continue Reading
How to build muscle and lose weight–without losing your mind.
Yes, People. It's here. It's waiting for you. It's in the pile of e-books promising a new! fitter! happier! you! (ok not so much...unless you aspire to be a misfit) Far more pressing, however, a post imploring you to purchase, is my wanting to share *why* I ever joined the e-masses. It took me a while to decide. I love e-books. Im a voracious reader. Im a prolific ... Continue Reading
How to purchase and care for a yoga mat.
Once upon a time I was invited to speak at an event in NYC. The event was great, but what eclipsed even that were the people I met. People like Danielle. One word for you about Danielle: TotalGirlCurshIBeggedHerToComeHereAndGuestPostLovenessment. Please to enjoy. 15 years ago, I took my first yoga class and borrowed a mat- it smelled like feet and I couldn’t stop thinking about the ... Continue Reading
Get Fit TOGETHER!
This below is the first in a series of featured posts by Les Mills brand. As always, opinions are my own. In 15 days I turn 44. It took me thirty of those years to learn no woman is an island. Motherhood, writing, weight-loss, weight-loss maintaining, FITNESS---- it all requires the proverbial village. Reason #47 I love Les Mills as their science behind GETTING FIT TOGETHER ... Continue Reading
Sidewalk yoga.
OAKtown surprises. Thanks to all of *you* Im walking more. I dont live where I can walk to the store---but Ive CHOSEN to live as though I can walk to the store! I snag my freak flag don my backpack and I walk. And WALK. I fill the pack as full as I can and I trek home. Not only have I gotten more steps----Ive learned so much more about my 'hood than I had driving, ... Continue Reading
OM yoga teacher training!
The universe whispers us messages and, when we dont listen, they get louder till we do. Ive googled searched high and low and cannot find who said the quote above. It isnt original to me (was it OPRAH?!)---but I *am* living it. Allow me to explain. The Tornado did not earn her nickname because she was docile & mellow. In fact, at night when she wouldnt slumber, Id often watch ... Continue Reading
Breath walking: misfit style.
Hello my name is MizFit (hi mizfit!) and Im a fast walker. It's not so much if we're ambling together but alone I tend to walk purposefully---with a destination in mind. A destination and, typically, said destination has a time associated with it. I stride purposefully, quickly, and exceedingly mindlessly. As a result, my recent trip to NYC was a tremendous gift. I had meetings ... Continue Reading
Yoga for the Head+Heart (guest post).
I’m so honored to be sharing with you my passion and heart for yoga. I had the delightful pleasure of meeting MizFit on the yoga mat at our yoga photobooth at the Fitbloggin Conference several months back. If you’ve never done yoga, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Normally, you have to show up on the mat a few several classes, get into downward dog a few dozen times, and relax ... Continue Reading
The secret to YOUR 2013 success.
Welcome to January. The month where the universe attempts to exploit our insecurities by promising it holds the (expensive) key to a healthier, happier and thinner us. Most proffer a quick-fix solution to goal achievement which, while not entirely ethical, actually makes some sense. Who wouldn’t, if given the choice between fast and easy or arduous and sweaty, pick the former? (thats not ... Continue Reading