Happy Monday all!
Some exciting news this Monday morning! I still can’t believe the year is almost over.
My weekend was kept pretty low key, but with some fun thrown in there.
Every morning since Friday, I’ve enjoyed playing some Christmas music while sipping my coffee and getting ready for the day.
It’s such a perfect way to wake up celebrating the holiday season.
This weekend I finally attempted to head to the mall and pick up some Christmas gifts for my loved ones.
Unfortunately, it was extremely busy and I just can’t put up with big crowds.
So that was unsuccessful, but there’s still some time to pick out those perfect gifts, not much time but at least two weeks.
I quickly returned from shopping to celebrate a few of my best friends birthdays.
We had a few drinks and went out after. They are such a fantastic bunch, and it’s always a blast when we hang out together.
As always, I enjoyed some great eats this weekend too.
One of my favorite fall vegetables are brussels sprouts and surprisingly I hadn’t picked up a bag of them for quite a while.
I saw them at the store and new they would be eaten this weekend.
After a productive day, I re-fueled with perfectly roasted brussels sprouts and asparagus, with some unattractive looking vegan cheese sauce as well as leftover kabocha squash. Still addicted to that, clearly.
Other eats this weekend included an old favorite; cookie dough balls!
Not sure why I haven’t made these in so long! They’re totally fun to snack on.
Instead of using regular liquid stevia this time around, I used the peppermint flavored. Awesome idea!
On Sunday, I tried a new (to me) workout to see what the hype was all about.
As I said, I’ve been loving pilates more recently. I seem to go through workout phases. I did enjoy crossfit style workouts, but I also want to start incorporating more pilates, yoga, body pump type routines.
I saw that Physique 57 now offers online classes. How awesome, right?
I wanted to try one out, since I’ve been thinking of purchasing the DVD and we don’t have any studios where I live.
I did the routine and not sure what I think about it yet. May have to do another round before I see if I want to purchase it.
The workout incorporated a lot of small pulsing movements, and used light weights with high reps. I was surprised by the burning my muscles were experiencing throughout the exercises. They don’t seem to difficult at first, but near the end it’s more painful.
Some parts were a little corny (as most fitness videos are), but I’m definitely interested in taking some of these types of classes in the future.
If it’s good enough for Kelly Ripa, it’s good enough for me;) I would really like her arms, please.
Now, to spread some love a lovely friend!
My beautiful, wonderful and talented friend Gillian, has launched her own e-Cookbook. The Guiltless Gourmet!
She is a goddess and inspiration in the kitchen. Check out her book right this second!
I’ve already ordered mine, and trust me you need to get your hands on a copy!
Click this link to check out her adorable video featuring her cookbook details.
All her recipes are gluten free, and she provides a variety of recipes for Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Desserts. Can’t get much better than that!
What were some of your weekend highlights?
Any new eats?
Have you ever tried Physique 57?
Have a marvelous day!
About Lisa
Oh I am so with you on the christmas songs. I was listening to them all weekend! And you girls look so gorgeous in your dresses!! Is the online Physique 57 for free? It sounds interesting.
Thank you Lucie! No, unfortunately they cost $5-7 per class thingy. I just wanted to try it out so I spent the money, but I don’t think it’s worth the 7 dollar price tag honestly, I think you could probably find one like it via you tube!
Thanks for the love and support Lisa!
You look stunning!
I’ve been debating buying the Physique 57 DVDs for months now, let me know if you go for it!
No problem lovely! I’m so excited to try out some recipes!
I am doing the same…blasting the Christmas tunes!
I’ll be checking out the Physique 57…I’d love Rippa’s arms too!!
I’m so jealous of her ripped-ness;)
Christmas music YESSSSSSS I’ve been listening nonstop too haha! I think it helps me get cleaning around the apartment finished faster
I seriously am obsessed with it! I feel the same with cleaning, it makes it more manageable when I have the tunes cranking!
I will have to check out that cookbook! Sounds amazing. I’ve never tried physique57 but have tried a barre class which I’m assuming is similar. I didn’t love it my first time around but would definitely love to head back and try it out again!
I think barre and physique 57 are pretty similar! From what I’ve read about. I think it really depends what time of exercise you prefer! I definitely get it’s not for everyone!
I have been wanting to try Physique 57 for so long it’s just so expensive! Perhaps they will give me a free class
I really liked it! Maybe they would, that would be pretty cool. Yah, I had to pay 7 bucks for the online class, not sure yet if I’d do that again though! ha
Damn girl! That Blue dress looks great on you! My new eats this weekend consisted of peanut butter, home-baked cookies and candy corn! Gooood weekend
Thanks so much Devon! Mmm…that does sound like a good weekend!
I was thinking about heading out to the mall to start on my Christmas shopping this weekend too, buuuuuuut when I saw the insane lineups and crowded parking spaces, I passed. Big crowds don’t really sit well with me either, so it kind of sucks that that’s pretty much going to be the reality for the next few weeks. It’s great to hear that you had a pretty awesome weekend though
Good eats and time spent with good friends (you look gorgeous, btw) is always pretty amazing. Hope your week is off to just as great of a start!
I know! I don’t know how I will get my shopping done at this point because it’s just getting busier and busier. Yikes. Thanks Amanda! Hope you’re getting pumped for your trip!!
I love me some Kelly Ripa! Physique 57 definitely shocked me by how hard it was on my legs when I tried it out in NYC. I have a DVD that I received at an event at their studios but haven’t tried it yet! I’m afraid it won’t compare to the in person experience, haha. So cool that they’re offering online classes now though. Guess DVDs are soooo 2010!
It’s not the craziest cardio workout but I like how it incorporates lots of arm reps in the beginning because that’s how I like to lift arms, instead of doing a few sets of heavy weights.
I just love how we share the whole candle and coffee love.
Yah, I could imagine the DVD won’t compare. Might as well try it out though, right? Yah, DVD’s are so last year obviously;) I like to workout my arms that way too! Not sure why, I like that kind of burn better I think! We definitely love our candles and coffees together!
I’ve never tried Physique 57, but I caught the episode where kelly took the cast to a workout. Looked TOUGH! but awesome
It was pretty decent! Felt the burn in my legs and arms so that is a plus!
Brussel sprouts & cookie dough balls- our tastebuds are SO on the same wave-length. I ate both of those scrumptious foods this weekend too:).
I’ve been adding a little maca to my cookie dough balls, ya know to start trying to use up some of the bag I bought. Have you tried that?
Glad you had a nice time at your friends celebration, and you look just lovely! But what do you mean about Kelly Ripas arms…I’d say your arms are pretty alright:).
Hmm, there seems to be mixed opinions on Physiquue 57 type workouts. I’m not sure my own thoughts on it,( I’ve never tried it), but I’m willing to give anything a shot at least once.
Ah I reeeally want The Guiltless Gourmet!! I like love Gillians blog, so naturally the book will be fabulous. And how awesome & gorge does she look on the front cover?!? (Answer: VERY!)
Xxx
Oh, I’m SO going to try that next time! Great idea! Well, thank you friend. You are the best. I know, she looks so gorgeous on the cover!
Love everything about your first picture- Christmas music, a red cup, T.Swift- pure fabulousness! I definitely wanna start doing more yoga/ pilates style classes too and have heard about Physique 57, I’ll have to check it out
Right, pretty much the perfect day right there;) It was a pretty good workout, I’d recommend it!
Love Gillian and so proud of her!
Glad you had a great weekend! All of your girls looked beautiful!
I have a physique dvd and have taken a class in nyc, awesome!!!
I might do the online, I saw them tweet about that!
Love ya girl!
Thanks Katie! Oh, the class must have been so amazing! I wish they offered those here! Love you!
You are so pretty!! I have never done physique 57, but I am dying to try it!!! I love me some Kelly Ripa!
Awe thank you Brittany! I love Kelly too, she is amazing!
Christmas songs are the best. And I lovvve brussel sprouts!
They are one of my favorite veggies!
I am obsessed with p57 loves those vids and I my body burns afterward.
Me too! I was pretty surprised I had DOMS the day after, but I loved it!