Another Monday another Song of the Week. I have a full schedule this week between work, school, and Pretty Riot.com and this is the perfect song to put me in a good mood for it. Check, check, check it out!
There is some lifestyle changing, weight loss thangs going on over here at Pretty Riot. This week I put on my frilly pink apron and made my very first salad dressing following this recipe for Denise's Vinaigrette. My guy and I are trying to incorporate more raw food into our everyday diet. That includes smoothies in the morning, raw veggies for snacks, and big green salads for lunch or dinner. Enter my {almost} raw dressing.
Whatcha need:
3/4 c. Apple Cider Vinegar (or lemon juice or both) {I just used ACV}
1/4 - 1/2 c. olive oil or flax oil (either or both) {cold pressed OO to keep it raw}
3-6 cloves garlic (to taste)
2-3 Tbl tahini and or 1-2 Tbl mustard powder {I just used to tahini}
1/4 c. Nama Shoyu {could not find locally so I used Tamari}
1/4 c. Honey {raw honey to keep it raw, I used Agave}
Put all of the above in a blender and blend.
A Few Things**
Next time I might split between the vinegar and lemon juice to cut back a little on the assertiveness.
I feel tahini is an acquired taste so until you know the flavor I would just use 2 tablespoons. I will next time.
This dressing is strong on flavors, but that is exactly what I wanted to go along with all the veggies. Try it out and ENJOY!
Today is the start of our Summer Series: Exploring Galveston over onPretty Riot. We went to a great Boutique in town where I found a cute pair of everyday turquoise earrings. Follow the link and check out our new series that posts every Tuesday (a store) and Thursday (a restaurant) for the next 8 weeks.
I started my yoga practice 3 years ago. Vinyasa style mainly. I found two teachers that I really enjoyed and classes that I really liked and felt comfortable with. For a year I was going 2-4 times a week. I got good at some poses, struggled with most. I was by no means balancing on my pinkies while chanting my ohms. But it felt good. I felt good. I moved to a teeny tiny town in New Mexico in the fall of 2010 and did not have classes to go to anymore. So I fell off. I moved back to the island in the summer of 2011 and proceeded to gain a crazy amount of pounds in the past year. So I fell off real hard.
This Saturday I said eff it Im just going to jump back in this yoga shit and start getting back into a healthier lifestyle. I got up early, ate my two pieces of Healthy Nut wheat toast with a little strawberry jelly and sipped on some OJ and drank water. Before I knew it I was walking back into the studio into a vinyasa class that a friend of mine was teaching. I knew it was going to suck, that I wasn't going to be able to do what I used to, you know baby steps and all that ish. It started out ok. Stiff, stomach all in the way, sweaty and then we went into our first 'easy' twist and Bam! I thought I was going to hurl on the bamboo floor. I toughed it out for a couple more minutes before I had to step out of class and try not to get sick. Child pose was not an option. I took about a 5 minute break, got back on the mat and continued with the class. I usually live for savasana, you know the part where you just lay there and try not to fall asleep, but I was even ready for that to be over.
I got home and told my boyfriend about my experience. Told him, though he already knows, how shitty I've been eating and how out of shape I am. Thats when I realized, Yoga don't care. Yoga don't give a shit.
Its two days later and my arms and legs are still so sore. I'll be back in a yoga class this week and before I know it Ill be back and better than ever.
If you are ever around the Galveston area join me at a yoga class with Jim of Texas Yoga Flow, my first yoga teacher and who also does beach yoga, or at the amazing and beautiful Yoga Haven.
Both Jess and I are starting a weight loss, lifestyle change journey. The good ol' fashion way. By hardwork and smart choices. And from time to time we will be posting about it. Recipes, fun exercises, and words of encouragement are always appreciated.
In order to get ready for all the business that seems to be taking over every waking hour I get away from my office, I need coffee. I have become a coffee addict and I just don't know what to do about it. Can't I just embrace it? Is it truly that bad of a vice? I don't think so, it's just. So. Good.
Look at this gorgeous thing
Also, I just started reading 50 Shades of Grey and I know I know everyone's been on this train for a while now and I'm way behind but holy milk making cow! wow. I knew that people were into this book but whewwee! It's pretty hott! I'm only on chapter 6 and I canNOT imagine what the rest of this book (and trilogy) holds! I like it, like it :)
This is definitely the theme song that is in my head for it:
I have so much to write about and will soon! We went on the bus trip with the band to Austin, it was A BLAST! I have a few pics to share too. Coming soon.
I also might have a few how-to's to incorporate but let's just say, I am by no means a 'crafty' person, at least I dont really think so. And the glue gun, oh it's so lethal! But I have a few things I plan on attempting soon and I would love to share the experience and the outcome, the good/bad/ugly.
The pups are doing great as per usual. I even let Mally drive me around town the other day...
Not really, but she had a great time posing for pictures, that little ham! I don't have a written Top 5 today but there are MANY things I am thankful for. Hopefully after next week we will be back to our regular programming! Have an awesome weekend friends.
