Apr 15, 2014
New Beginnings
After all the snow, wind, train delays, and long dark days, SPRING is in the air and soooooo is the NYC brunch scene! The bloody marys, mimosas, and sangria seem to be free flowing and getting cheaper by the glass. The bacon, eggs, and 2 slabs of toast don't seem like a bad idea after all.......
WELLLLL you may not feel that great Monday morning after the sugar carbo load, I know feel free to call me Debbie Downer, BUT if you are here and made it this far you must be somewhat interested in how to keep brunch under control.
1. Skip the bread. SORRY. Or ask if they offer sweet potatoes and hold the grease.
2. Ask for mixed greens with avocado instead of bacon or sausage. The avocado fats are healthy for your hair, skin, nails, and brain cells and will keep you fuller longer. AND bonus the fat will slow the digestion of the alcohol so you may remember paying the check.
3. Eat half the amount of your main course and try to opt for a protein option on the menu.
I work with all kinds of people helping them achieve so many different kinds of goals from running marathons, to wedding prep, muscle sculpting, baby body bounce back, relaxation, the list goes on. But there is a common theme.
1. Be as specific when setting your goal. “I will read 10 books on my list by 7/2/2014.”
2. How will you get to this goal? “I will read a book a week for the next 10 weeks. In order to this I will not watch TV till each book is accomplished. I will also read on the subway to and from work.”
3. Do you have a support system and someone to hold you accountable? ” I will email my goal to 3 friends and share with them the books on my list.”
Springtime is the PERFECT time to reset, revisit, and recharge the motivation you had at the start of the New Year. Ignite that fire within and live your most powerful life!!
Why NOT bring it Outdoors!
My Top picks for NYC outdoor workout spots.
1. Christopher Street Pier (entrance on west side of Christopher Street in west village) awesome view of the water, there is turf, a running/bike path, benches for pushups/step-ups, a water fountain, and a pretty clean bathroom!
2. Central Parks Sheep’s Meadow (65th Street Transverse) great people watching, great for bodyweight workouts in the grass, some trees for shade or wall sits, bathrooms located outside by the food trucks, and water available by small food vendors.
3. Stuyvesant Town BB courts (20 th street loop) there are some serious BB players up in this neck of the woods. I prefer my jump rope and burpees that take place on the east side of the courts. Great place to watch a good game, get involved, meet people, or create your own workout because there is no shortage of park benches or people looking to break a sweat!
