February #YogaADay Photo Recap

I know I usually post a Weekend quote on Fridays but the timing was perfect for February’s #YogaADay. Plus, I didn’t come across any inspirational quotes that felt worthy of sharing. So instead, I give you 28 days of my attempting yoga and cell phone self-photography, two things I really have a lot of fun practicing. :)

Child’s pose after a frigid 4-mile run. Notice Irish, she’s not impressed. @growsoulbeautiful #yogaAday

Quick #YogaAday before bed.

A fun #YogaAday for Super Bowl Sunday.

Thankful to #YogaAday today for reminding me to take a moment. I’ve been go-go-go all morning I didn’t eat or even take my coat or hat off after coming home 2 hours ago!

Quick #YogaAday on my morning run.

Why am I so bad at the forward standing bend?? #YogaAday

Almost forgot #YogaAday so I snuck in tree pose while watching John Stewart. :)

#YogaAday in Salt Lake City on my way to Temecula for the @ToughMudder

#YogaAday in the middle of the @ToughMudder in Temecula, CA

Waiting for the doctor and catching up on #YogaAday. When I saw the chair, I couldn’t help myself. Yesterday was chair pose. :)

My attempt to do reclining bound angle for #yogaAday with the boys. SOMEONE couldn’t stay still for the 15-second timer. lol

One day I will nail this pose but that day is not today. lol. #YogaAday. @growsoulbeautiful

Quick #YogaAday stop on my home from #CrossFit Busy day ahead!

A little fun with perspective for #YogaAday I’m tall but not THAT tall.

No progress on crane pose. :( #YogaAday

Catching up on #YogaAday – Wide legged forward standing bend

I’m supposed to be doing a seated forward bend for #YogaAday but lower back was not cooperating. Yet again, Irish not impressed. lol

#YogaAday at the gas station of all places.

A good morning mountain pose! Are you ready to tackle Tuesday? #YogaAday

My attempt of revolved head to toe taken by the 7-year-old with toddler toes. :) #YogaAday @growsoulbeautiful

#YogaAday with my boys!! @growsoulbeautiful

I’ve been dealing with a lot of lower back pain since last night. Thinking some light stretching is a good idea. #YogaAday

Little Bean wanted in on today’s corpse pose. :) #YogaAday

Stepped off the trail for a quick #YogaAday break. The sound of the creek makes me smile.

It’s a new day and I’m ready to embrace it. Are you? #YogaAday

A little #YogaAday break during playtime. :)

When I went to the gym this morning it was cold and rainy. When I got out? Gorgeous! #YogaAday

#YogaAday stop on my run. I saw this tree line and it looked perfect. Eagle pose.

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February Podcast: Running After Baby, Getting Started, Raising Eaters, Cals vs. Points, Habit Eating

Please excuse any foot in mouth slip ups or nonsensical ramblings. I recorded this month’s podcast so fast I can’t even remember what I said!

Topics include…

Running after baby.Why would you do if you were having trouble making the lifestyle changes you want so desperately to make but can’t seem to get your brain on board with it?Getting started. Raising good eaters – a ramble. Points or Calories Habit Eating

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No interest in watching an hour video? Here’s a few other my other recent posts elsewhere….

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February Reviews in Review

(Photo Credit: Robert S Donovan)

There were 17 food product reviews in February (oh the horror - I need to step up my game in bringing these reviews to you). But I did find some 5 star deliciousness & nutritiousness!

These are a MUST on your grocery list:

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Actually, in February, almost all the food products reviewed got good ratings - except one - Breyers Light Cinnamon Bun Yogurt. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are so many better flavors - like Breyers Vanilla Bean Light Yogurt and Breyers Light Boost Immunity Black Cherry Jubilee Yogurt.

On IntheGym.net: It was a slow month for workout music playlists - but be sure to check out the Best of the Best in Workout Music: The 2010 Dance Edition (Part 1) and Part 2, as well as a pop running workout playlist, Danger Zone Workout Playlist">Danger Zone.

My February Workouts: Again a slow month. One week of being sick and doing nothing more than sleeping, plus the winter blues meant running was sidelined to a total of 66 miles. Swimming though is on the increase - doing 1800 yards, 3x a week. I'm a beginner, so I'm working on not taking so many breathing breaks - my first triathlon is on May 29, 2011 - the Cooperstown Triathlon - I'm so nervous, and it's still 3 months away!!! I fear drowning because of everyone splashing around me and also since I haven't started bike training yet - I'm doubly scared of what will happen on the bike.

But back to the present ... or rather what happened in February. I participated in one race, where I had my personal best at the 5 mile distance (here's my Pete Sanfilippo 5 Mile Road Race Recap).

What's coming in March: New polls here on i{ate}A{pie} plus weekly menu plan ideas & something I like to call - Food Fight! I'm running 3 races back to back starting March 13th - a 10 miler, a half-marathon along the beach (Savin Rock Half) & a fun 5-miler called Mudders & Grunters - really looking forward to that. Thank goodness I got some EAS Myoplex protein products to review because March is (hopefully) going to involve some good workouts and I'll need some extra fuel.

How was your February with food & workouts? Are you ready to kick March's bootay?!

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5 Servings of Fruit & Vegetables Daily for February Eat Healthy Challenge

Every month I'll be doing a challenge to incorporate better healthy eating habits into my diet. I invite you to join me in whatever way you can.

February Challenge
To eat 5 servings of fruit & vegetables daily.

Why: To incorporate more nutrients naturally into the diet (i.e. not in supplement form), and to show that it's not hard (and not expensive). The website Fruits & Veggies Matter will tell you how many cups of fruit & vegetables you need based on your age, gender & activity level.

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How
This is how "I" am going to do it.
A salad with lunch - 2 servings of vegetables (at least)
Salad with dinner or a side of vegetables - 1 serving (at least)
Fruit with breakfast & post-workout or afternoon snack - 2 servings (at least)

A serving for vegetables is: 1/2 cup cut up veggie, raw, cooked, frozen, or canned (looks like the bulb part of a light bulb) 1 cup leafy greens

I'll be updating i{ate}A{pie}.net regularly with my progress, and salad recipes from other bloggers, so join me! Blog about it, or just incorporate this into your month as you see fit.

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