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February 20, 2007

Alooooooooha!

I've returned from the lovely island of Maui! 

This was a family reunion rather than a true vacation, and yet I packed a lot of relaxation into the four days I spent on the island.  Seeing my brother marry the love of his life was a beautiful experience, and although the photos of my not-so-svelte figure make me cringe, the captured smile on my face is a testament to the wonderful time I had.

I even had the chance to get an amazing massage at the Four Seasons spa.  I'll write more about it in the coming days.  I also managed to arrive home with a coconut bra and grass skirt in my suitcase.  There could be hula dancing in my future. 

If I never eat another chocolate-covered macademia nut, it will be too soon.

So!  Back to whole grains, lean protein, lots of veggies.  And water water water.  I'll post this week's menu once I get my bearings.  I have a feeling this is going to be a tough week of detoxing off of the sugars I consumed for the last week. 

I did have the chance to talk to several members of the bride's family who have recently lost a considerable amount of weight on the South Beach Diet.  They recommended the recipes - I'll be taking a look this week.

It is good to be home!  I'm off to have myself an iGallop ride, and catch up on American Idol on TiVo.  Hope you all are well!

June 29, 2006

Yawn and Stretch and Try to Come Alive

Dawn, over at the fantastic blog The Gimlet Eye, reminded me today that yoga is a wonderful way to listen to your body, and get in touch with your inner calm.  She has just made a major move to a new country, and is still centered and focused - amazing.  I need some of that.

It has been years since I managed a daily yoga practice.  In truth, most of the yoga I do now is peppy, child-centered yoga.  Granted, it is fun to bounce around pretending to be a balloon, or to roll around on the floor, but I truly believe that I need that quiet, reflective experience that comes from moving through challenging poses, and feeling my breath flood every cell of my body.

I'm adding a footnote to my Month of Motivation goals - I WILL establish a daily yoga practice.  Either before the kids get up, or after they go to bed, I will give myself at least 20 minutes to reconnect. 

This has nothing to do with the fact that my favorite DVDs star Rodney "pantyman" Yee.  No, really. I'm not even half as flexible as I once was, and yet I know that the rewards will be as great. 

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