Well I know it goes without saying, but what a year it’s been navigating this pandemic!! Masks no masks...vaccine no vaccine...when to test...how long to quarantine...whether to wipe down groceries...on and on. I know you’re all with me here. But, one of the hardest parts of all of this for me has been the judgment that has accompanied all these decisions. I know I’m not alone in witnessing the devisiveness this pandemic has created. Read More
I’m sitting in my back yard as I write this, even though i have to admit, it’s a bit chilly. I’m wrapped in a blanket and sitting by a little fire pit but, hey, I’m outside!! Maybe you’re like me and you’ve just been craving being outdoors. Perhaps now more than ever since we were cooped up inside for so many months. But regardless of the reason...it’s time to be outdoors in Michigan!!!Read More
Ok, so I know it’s mid April, but this past week I finally got around to giving Chris her Xmas present from me and BL!! Needless to say, there has been a lot going on with re-opening BL and both of us being pulled in a million directions. Still, it was 4 months late…hey better late than never. A few years back I started a tradition of treating Chris to a play downtown or one year we even journeyed to Chicago to see Hamilton. But of course, we needed to break that tradition this year and come up with something different. So I got creative and ended up booking a private session with our own beloved Dr. Ronda Diegel, to chat about our personalities!! Ha!! I’m sure you’re thinking a far cry from sitting in a theater and watching Hamilton, but it was an amazing experience all the same. The fancy word for what we did was called Enneagram. I’m sure many of you have heard of it. It’s basically one way to figure out which of 9 different personalities you are, and to not only understand the core of who you are but to figure out how you deal with other personality types as well.Read More
Yesterday I subbed for Jamie’s mini vin. Believe it or not, I still get a bit nervous subbing this class, as Jamie has some pretty big shoes to fill. One of the hardest parts about putting this class together is the music. So I found myself saying, “Hey it’s Jamie’s class, I’ll just go into Spotify and grab some of her songs and make a playlist that feels like Jamie.” Thinking THIS will make her students happy. Plus, I always love the music she plays in her classes. But as I put the playlist together, I realized it sounded like Jamie…not me. So I ended going back and sprinkled in some songs that were more me, intermixed with my favorite Jamie tunes. It ended up being a perfect blend!!Read More
Ok, so I’m a bit of a hot mess!! Just being real and throwing it right out there. I thought of so many other things I wanted to write about today but I just can't help but just share what I’m dealing with right here and now!! Kind of like that elephant in the room. Some of you will undoubtedly roll your eyes (Chris I can see you!!), while others of you will be able to totally relate. But, Brie just got home from her 9 week stint in Texas and now she is making her long awaited move to her new condo. This has been planned for months and I’m totally on board and thrilled for her…BUT…last night she made Dave and I a wonderful “last dinner” and we poured a glass of wine and cheered to this new chapter in her life. All was well and good until I climbed under the covers and the tears started flowing. They kept coming and coming until I turned into a bit of a blubbering mess. The reality of her moving out just hit me like a bag of bricks. Read More
Hey guys...since so many of you have been asking about my husband Dave, I thought I would let him tell you himself. When he taught yoga at BL, he would often set the theme of the class by writing a poem. So here you go...a poem from Dave...
It’s been so great seeing so many of your faces since re opening!! While the vibe is so positive and everyone seems so happy to be back, there is one rather painful common grief I’ve been hearing in the Link and that is...”Covid has not been kind to my waistline!!”
The reasons cited include...too much time stuck at home...stress of having kids at home trying to learn virtually...stress of having to learn new technology like zoom...isolation...depression. ..anxiety...and perhaps most commonly, lack of motivation to work out on your own.
Ok well good news is...we now have 40+ in studio classes for you to pick from with a teacher to lead you and an opportunity to be surrounded by the good energy of your BL peeps. So that’s a great start and once you begin moving again, some of those extra pounds will undoubtedly start to fall away. Coming back together is also so important in being part of a community and feeling connected. Both of which help rid us of that isolation so many of us dealt with during covid. And you know that stress and depression you may been experiencing?.. the best medicine for that is to climb onto your mat and start some deep breathing!!
But all that being said, the missing piece that remains is your diet!! What are you putting in your mouth and how frequently??? What combinations of food lend themselves best to keeping your blood sugar steady. Stabilizing your blood sugar helps you to keep energy levels up, betters your mood AND makes it easier to get rid of those extra pounds once and for all.
Well...I’ve got more good news for you...Eat Right, Live Strong!! It’s a 1.5 hour nutrition seminar that I am offering next Sunday, February 28th from 3:00 - 4:30pm. We will chat about all of the above and you will leave with the knowledge and ammunition to lose weight in a safe way that can be maintained and will result in a healthier you!!
So there you go...it’s time to empower yourself to look and feel your best!!! Hope to see you next Sunday!!
Let’s do this!!
Andrea
Hello from Brie!!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!
Sending each one of you much love from your BL family!! Speaking of family, a few weeks ago I shared with you briefly about my daughter Brie’s new undertaking in Texas. Since then, SO many of you have reached out asking to understand what it is exactly she is doing that I thought I’d let her tell you herself...Read More
The other day a friend stopped by to drop a meal off for my husband Dave (everyone seems to be worried he is going to starve as he recovers from his thumb surgery...Ha!!).Read More
As you have likely heard, Body Language’s yoga teacher training kicks off next weekend, January 30th!! We have a great group signed up and ready to go, but this message is targeted toward that one person out there who has always had this training on their bucket list, but who just hasn’t pulled the trigger. So, in case YOU ARE that one person I am encouraging you to take the leap. Read More
