My kinda day

What a beautiful day today was. I hope the weather in your neck of the woods was juuust as nice. I had the most glorious day off. As I ate my bowl of morning oats on the deck,  sunshine warming my face, I knew it was going to be a good day.

Frothed deliciousness

And a new favorite..

Pumpkin spiced latte oats!

1/2 c oats + 1 t chia seeds (soaked overnight in 1 cup almond milk)

1/3 c pumpkin (organic; canned)

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (SunWarrior brand; added after cooking)

1 t instant espresso

1/4 t cinnamon

pinch nutmeg

stevia (1-2 servings, to taste)

Party in my mouth.

Michael also found the day quite relaxing..

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Later in the day the Manfriend joined me for a 'power hour' yoga class at a nearby Vinyasa studio. I don't think he quite knew what he was getting into, judging by the 10 gallons of sweat on his mat. Muuuhaha ;) I love how [many] guys think yoga is "not a workout".

I've been searching for a new yoga practice as the warmer months approach. Bikram has been a love in my life for 3 years now, but I find myself dreading my 2 days/week practice during the ridiculously hot and humid DC summers. A 105F studio (with 40% humidity) is so not appealing to me when it's already in the 100's. 90 degrees, I can handle. I want to crave yoga all year round and not practice because I have to (for running purposes).

I loved the class but would also like to try a few other kinds, such as ashtanga, forrest, and hatha. If you practice, what's your favorite kind of yoga? 

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Lunch was bomb. No other words to describe this one. Last week, a reader commented that they tried Magic Soup and added a little light coconut milk. Following her lead, I created hands down my new favorite sauce/soup, Coconut Curry!

Combine these

(Per serving)

1 c red pepper/tomato soup

1/4 c light coconut milk

Then add:

1/4 - 1/2 t curry powder

1/2 t chili powder

pinch sea salt

pinch cayenne pepper

I topped the soup over steamed veggies (brussel sprouts, zucchini, broccoli) and diced medium-firmness tofu. <3

So easy. So good. Definitely a keeper.

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I spent the rest of the day spring cleaning and managed once again to come up with 2 (stuffed) bags of clothes for donation. I swear my closet is never ending with stuff I never wear. It must be magical. Actually I lie, I spent about an hour cleaning, took a lovely walk, picked up a coffee, and somehow ended up at my spa for an eyebrow appointment (how'd that happen?). I was blessed with almost white eyebrows so every ~2 months, I get them waxed and tinted brown. Makes a huuuuge difference. Otherwise, they look shaved. HOTT.

I must have been so relaxed from the yoga and spa-soothing music, because I completely passed out and my esthetician had to wake me up! Embarrassing much? ;) 

To top off the already lovely day, I made it to a BodyPump class (keeping my promise of more yoga and lifting!) then made homemade pizza with a cauliflower/flax meal crust (recipe to come!) for me and ma sis.

My kinda day.

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See ya tomorrow kids. I'm working 7a-7p tomorrow then having dinner with Sara. 

XX,

Laur

What's your favorite kind of yoga? 

My sister says hi 

So does Michael :)