We have lift off!

Ever since my last post (announcing the Barre Launch event), life has been a complete and total whirlwind.

I....

- taught two classes at the Barre launch event and it went GREAT! Could not have asked for a better turnout. There was lots of newbies and the ladies in attendance loved the class. Extra shoutout to my friends and family who attended in support!

- got a job offer for an addictions counselor position (and YES, of course I accepted). I start on Monday :-)

- flew to Colorado for some much needed R&R and to watch my cousin, Madison, graduate

The view from Cambio Yoga studio, where I spent one morning practice. Beautiful isn't it?! 

- started teaching 3 Barre classes a week at Pivotal in West Ashley. There's been a pretty good turnout each time, and in each class, the "first timers" are still the majority! Which is awesome..the program is steadily growing. If you haven't come to my class yet, you've got to try it out! Tuesdays at 6pm, Wednesdays at 5:30, or Saturday mornings at 9. Take your pick :-) 

- had my last day at Voc Rehab yesterday and it was so bittersweet. My coworkers threw me a lovely party..and afterparty  Many people have asked me if I'm excited. Of course I'm excited, but it also really hasn't hit me yet. I don't think it will until I'm on my way to work at 4:30 Monday morning. (Yea...the work hours are 5am-1pm) This is a good thing though, as it gives more time in the afternoons to enjoy daylight and I'll need the extra hours because...

- will be starting my 5 month journey with Holy Cow to become a yoga teacher beginning this weekend!! I am so flippin excited. I've been counting down the days since December when I started putting my application together.

Whew!

You think I've got enough on my plate?! 

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So tell me, since I've been putting together playlists for my Barre classes, what song gets you goin at the gym? Comment below! :-)

Barre Launch Event is HERE!!

I have been waiting months to finally announce a date for the Barre Launch event at Charleston Pivotal Fitness!!!

It's here!! Join us this Wednesday, May 14th

Space is limited to 25 people so there will be 3 separate times to accommodate:

9:00 AM with Jessica L

5:30 PM with ME!!

7:00 PM with me!!

**Sign up sheet is located at the front desk of the Pivotal Fitness-West Ashley**

The Launch event is open to both members and non-members. RSVPing for the Facebook event will not secure your spot- you must either sign up at the gym or give them a ring at (843) 571-5858.
First come, first serve so act quickly!

Me, every time I have to go anywhere besides the yoga studio:

But seriously,

What do I wear?!

From the beautiful Caroline at This Styled Life

1.  I recommend dressing comfortably in a fitness top that's not too loose and not too tight. There is seated work and leg lifting so I don't recommend wearing shorts, unless you don't mind flashing 25 other people. Anything knee length or longer and fits close to the skin is good.

2. Bring a yoga mat if you've got one! If you don't, no worries you can borrow one from the gym

3.  You don't have to wear "sticky socks" since the studio is hard wood floors, but if you have them and you feel so inclined, by all means bring 'em. But if you don't already own a pair, you don't need to go out and buy them 

4. A smile! Don't be nervous! If this is your first time at a Barre class, you are part of the majority! Hydrate before you come, and bring a bottle of water cus you. will. sweat.

Get ready to get down...it's gonna be a BLAST!

***UPDATE!! - My 5:30 class has only one spot left! Tiffany is no longer teaching the 7:00 class, it'll be with me now! That class still has 10 spots left so call the gym and get on the list ASAP! (843) 571-5858***

Sweet and Sour Chicken

This was MMM mmm good! Stephen made this a while ago; he found this recipe on AllRecipes and it turned out amazing. That's cooked rice, steamed with some green beans there in the background.

Sweet and Sour chicken recipe found here

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tsp garlic salt

10 chicken tenders (or a package of chicken tenderloins)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup chicken brother

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Pour cornstarch and garlic salt into large resealable bag

3. Dip chicken strips in beaten egg and drop in cornstarch mixture. Shake chicken in bag until all pieces are fully coated

4. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken for about 5 minutes.

5. Stir vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt together in bowl.

6. Arrange browned chicken in baking dish and pour vinegar mixture over the chicken.

7. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Spot check for color- should come out golden!