That was the theme of this mornings pilates class.

Small and bitchy leg raises, small and bitchy circular movements, small and bitchy pulses.

All demands coming from our small and bitchy pilates teacher because as she says, who would ever want to be big and nice?

A little morning pilates with mom on this rainy day.

What looks like a torture chamber is actually a room full of reformers, mirrors, and the naughtiest little pilates instructor I have yet to encounter.

I’ll be back on Friday, post stuffing binge, for some more yanking kicking and straining. Can’t wait.

Monday begins my unlimited 30 days of bikram yoga.

In preparation for this feat, I have reconsidered my typical workout gear.  I don’t think I’ll ever be the type of girl who bears my belly by wearing only a sportsbra, but I’m aaaallll about the short shorts.

The ones I have my eye on are neon lululemon glorified bikini bottoms. The price tag is a litlle aggressive for a bikram guinea pig so perhaps when I’m further into my practice (like that yoga lingo? I sure can talk the talk)

Namaste

When John brings out the kettlebells I know I’m in for major trouble (and he knows he’s in for major whining) so thought I’d turn the tables and see how he liked it

This is John. My amazing trainer who has been whipping me into shape for almost 2 years now. He knows his stuff and keeps the workouts new and challenging every session.

John is actually completing a 200 hour yoga retreat to become a yoga instructor. A lean mean personal trainer and a limber peaceful yogi all in one. It’s hard to find a good man. It’s even harder to find a good trainer. Ive got myself a keeper

• Bikram class # 2 was a success! I might be subject to nightmares due to the dude with the black toenails in front of me but I guess not everyone is a foot model like me (seriously guys, check it out, www.bluffny.com)
• If for some reason you are not keeping a daily count down til my favorite holiday, Halloween is just 18* days away. The dance is 1/3 learned (Jackie knows it) and the costume is almost done (Emma tried a few on). This is how we get things done ‘round here
• As the founder of book club, I am kicking ass with the group planning and reminder emails. As a procrastinator and an established non-reader, I have yet to open the book. Gotta get get on that.

*Update: this post took over a minute to upload, we are now one day closer

I just successfully completed my first ever Bikram yoga class. 90 minutes in a 105 degree studio full of naked, sweaty, heavy breathing, men & women, and I loved it.

I was actually nervous and terrified to try Bikram. I’ve never liked “regular” yoga and I was forewarned about heat ad nauseam (thanks high school latin).

I was pleasantly surprised I could keep up with the postures, and just flat out surprised that even my knees were capable of sweating.

An unlimited week is free (included) with the cost of the first class so I’m aiming for 2 more attempts this week.

wooooo for trying new things