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ssattin
Originally from Atlanta, I've been in New York since 2007 working for a non-profit I LOVE working out – it's one of the few things that keeps me More...
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Feats Completed
- Pushups
- Situps
- Headstand
- Handstand by 20
- Chinups
- Group Fitness Class Sampler
- Commuting Meditation
- 2009 Feats of Summer 50 Workout Challenge
- Half Mile Swim
- Underwater Swim
- Wheel Pose
- Plank Personal
- Hula Hoop
- Jump Rope - One Minute with Five Crossies
- Moonwalk
- Sing
- Cartwheel
- A Day of Silence
- Sleep Discipline Six-by-Six-Thirty
- Alt.Healthy.Fast
- General Healthy Eating
- Half Century Bike Ride
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MAJOR Life Update (aka the Reason I Haven't Posted in Forever) - moving to Africa!
I haven't posted in forever. There is a good reason I swear. Actually, lots of them. But I promise, I have been working out harder than ever, especially since I've had to be really creative due to this knee injury. And I have most certainly done my 50+ workouts - not sure what I'm up to though, since I stopped counting after 50. I've also de-feated 22 feats!
Knee injury threatening to sideline me. HELP!!
I have had knee problems for over half my life. When I was 12, I tried to get up from a cross-legged position without using my hands. There was a loud rip and lots of pain, followed by about 6 weeks on crutches and 5 years of pretty intense pain.
Workout
Pigeon pose + injured knee = :'(
Yesterday I went to my friend's photo gallery exhibit, so I went to the 9pm Yoga To The People class. It was candlelit and beautiful. And hot and sweaty.
Place:
Yoga to the People
Workout
Rain, rain, go away!
Wednesday was another monsoon day, so even though Footy was still going on in the rain, I used some common sense (for once!) and decided it wasn't a good idea. All I needed was to slip on the wet turf, and hurt my already injured knee some more. And it's in LIC, right behind the big Pepsi sign. With all the lightning, that's just asking for trouble.
Workout
Monday's Gym Attempt: FAIL
Monday, PunkRope was cancelled last-minute. Sadness. I went to the gym to lift weights, and I found out why... The Y was shut down due to all the construction. Bummer. Because I had had a pretty annoying day, and I wanted to get that aggression out and some endorphins in.
Fortunately, my roommate was around and went on a 3-mile walk with me, allowing me to vent.
About what? Example...
Workout
If running in the rain were a class, I'd take it!
Last Sunday was pretty spectacular. I started with a nice 3-mile walk through the swampland that has become Manhattan, grabbed my stuff, and headed down to Coney Island for the Sunday Summer PunkRope classes at Dreamland roller rink.
Class(es) Taken:
Punk Rope - Tim Haft
Date:
Sun, 07/26/2009 (All day)
Workout
Confession: I'm an endorphin addict...
I have a confession: I am addicted to endorphins. Even after a late night of partying, I'm crazy enough to get up for a weekend 10am yoga class (I cannot tell you the number of times I have gone drunk or hungover). And like any other endorphin addict, I was invited to Long Beach for the day, but went out later than everyone else so that I could get in my morning workout.
Place:
YMCA - 14th Street
Workout
Work Anger = Aggressive Footy Game!
Went to go see Harry Potter last Thursday, so my normal Yoga class was a no-go, but it was probably a good thing so that I could rest up for my Footy game on Friday, as part of the NYCAFL series.
The Heart Attack Grill: Where You Can Eat Free If You Weigh Over 350 Lbs
I had to post this story, bc it is so unbelievable. You can find the story here: http://tinyurl.com/ksty52
The Heart Attack Grill: Where You Can Eat Free If You Weigh Over 350 Lbs.
Posted by Jasmin Ramsey, PULSE at 2:00 PM on July 27, 2009.
A restaurant has launched an anti-health rebellion, serving Quadruple Bypass Burgers (8,000 calories) and Flatliner Fries cooked in pure lard.
Workout
I did yoga with 65 people on top of me
Last Wednesday, I decided to go to yoga instead of Footy. Me miss Footy practice???? shocking, I know.
But my back was really hurting, and that's when I need yoga the most.
Went to Yoga to the People on a sweltering day, and needless to say it was incredibly hot inside --- made even hotter by the 65 people (yes you read that right - I counted) that were just inside my small classroom!!
Place:
Yoga to the People
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MAJOR Life Update (aka the Reason I Haven't Posted in Forever) - moving to Africa!
I haven't posted in forever. There is a good reason I swear. Actually, lots of them. But I promise, I have been working out harder than ever, especially since I've had to be really creative due to this knee injury. And I have most certainly done my 50+ workouts - not sure what I'm up to though, since I stopped counting after 50. I've also de-feated 22 feats!
Workout
Pigeon pose + injured knee = :'(
Yesterday I went to my friend's photo gallery exhibit, so I went to the 9pm Yoga To The People class. It was candlelit and beautiful. And hot and sweaty.
Place:
Yoga to the People
Workout
Rain, rain, go away!
Wednesday was another monsoon day, so even though Footy was still going on in the rain, I used some common sense (for once!) and decided it wasn't a good idea. All I needed was to slip on the wet turf, and hurt my already injured knee some more. And it's in LIC, right behind the big Pepsi sign. With all the lightning, that's just asking for trouble.
Workout
Monday's Gym Attempt: FAIL
Monday, PunkRope was cancelled last-minute. Sadness. I went to the gym to lift weights, and I found out why... The Y was shut down due to all the construction. Bummer. Because I had had a pretty annoying day, and I wanted to get that aggression out and some endorphins in.
Fortunately, my roommate was around and went on a 3-mile walk with me, allowing me to vent.
About what? Example...
Workout
If running in the rain were a class, I'd take it!
Last Sunday was pretty spectacular. I started with a nice 3-mile walk through the swampland that has become Manhattan, grabbed my stuff, and headed down to Coney Island for the Sunday Summer PunkRope classes at Dreamland roller rink.
Class(es) Taken:
Punk Rope - Tim Haft
Date:
Sun, 07/26/2009 (All day)
Workout
Confession: I'm an endorphin addict...
I have a confession: I am addicted to endorphins. Even after a late night of partying, I'm crazy enough to get up for a weekend 10am yoga class (I cannot tell you the number of times I have gone drunk or hungover). And like any other endorphin addict, I was invited to Long Beach for the day, but went out later than everyone else so that I could get in my morning workout.
Place:
YMCA - 14th Street
Workout
Work Anger = Aggressive Footy Game!
Went to go see Harry Potter last Thursday, so my normal Yoga class was a no-go, but it was probably a good thing so that I could rest up for my Footy game on Friday, as part of the NYCAFL series.
Workout
I did yoga with 65 people on top of me
Last Wednesday, I decided to go to yoga instead of Footy. Me miss Footy practice???? shocking, I know.
But my back was really hurting, and that's when I need yoga the most.
Went to Yoga to the People on a sweltering day, and needless to say it was incredibly hot inside --- made even hotter by the 65 people (yes you read that right - I counted) that were just inside my small classroom!!
Place:
Yoga to the People
Workout
#1 of catching up on many, many posts
Oooooooh my goodness. SO many posts to catch up on - 6 to be exact. I've been super busy at work - and working out - so have had no time.
I'll try to catch up over today, although that may be ambitious. Def wanna finish it before the end of the month, so I can get my final workout count for the month ;)
Ok, so quickly.
Class(es) Taken:
Punk Rope - Tim Haft
Place:
YMCA - 14th Street
Date:
Mon, 07/20/2009 (All day)
Workout
Sunday's Half Century (+9 miles) Bike Ride was Glorious!
Sunday was a beyond gorgeous day, so I decided it was a perfect day to do my Half Century Bike Ridge Feat. And oh man it was!
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I love Yoga to the People! I'm very particular with my yoga, and it passes :)
Posted in response to: Hot: Physique 57 and Yoga to the People
Hey, Erin is my yoga teach at the 14th Street Y - she's fab!
Posted in response to: Elizabeth Neuse and Erin Teague in Baja, Mexico
Omg. Sitting at my office desk right now dreaming of this class...
Posted in response to: Rima Rabbath at Jivamukti
Come anyway!!!
You said you wanted to make new friends....
Posted in response to: Detox-Retox Tonight with Social Workout at the Fierce Club
**dreaming**
Let me know if you hear of anything in Africa or the Middle East. Unfortunately I'll just miss the Morocco retreat. My travels begin mid-November!
Also, I'm assuming the Puerto Rico event is in 2010, not 2009?
Posted in response to: Yoga And Salsa in Puerto Rico
Ugh, now I'm worried I'm gonna get stuck at work... Hoping I can make it!! Is it ok to drop in late?
Posted in response to: The Challenge is Over, Long Live the Challenge!
Woohoo! I'll be there!
And I've been dying to check out the Fierce Club, so I'm super excited about that :)
Posted in response to: The Challenge is Over, Long Live the Challenge!
Wow. Well fotobliss, looks like you successfully pissed off quite a few people on here as well! Not sure how you can justify defending someone from "slander" (which is an opinion, mind you - this is a blog!), while at the same time completely disrespecting the author. I recommend that the next time you want to defend someone, you do so in a much nicer tone. Then people might actually be willing to listen to what you have to say.
Posted in response to: The Life Regenerator Talks Juicers and Cellular Regeneration
Thanks Sass! I would love to connect with your friend in Ethiopia! Shall I send you my email?
And omg CJ!! I'm so sorry I was MIA. You should most definitely join us for Footy! We have practice tomorrow (Wednesday) 6-8pm in Long Island City: Queens West Sportsfield at 445 47th Rd, LIC Queens. If you can't make it on time, definitely still come as people drift in when they can. I'm gonna be there tomorrow and try to have a kick (depending on how my knee is feeling). We also usually have practices on Saturdays, but will be down in Baltimore this weekend for a game. Check out www.nyfooty.com for more info, and to contact our recruiters.
You guys rock my world!
Posted in response to: MAJOR Life Update (aka the Reason I Haven't Posted in Forever) - moving to Africa!
Did 2 today!! I credit all of the swimming i've been doing *thanks* to my knee injury.
Posted in response to: Chinups
Does this have to be in one sitting? Or can we do it over time? Due to some upcoming, and very sudden, changes, I have been repeating a mantra over and over again... all day, and especially when commuting: "I have no idea where my future will lead me, but I can't wait to find out."
I've been chanting that for about 3 weeks now. So if it can be done over time, then most certainly feat accompli!
Posted in response to: Commuting Meditation
Did this twice just to make sure I counted correctly :)
Posted in response to: Half Mile Swim
Thanks everybody!
Posted in response to: Knee injury threatening to sideline me. HELP!!
Ugh, that's the worse! Never good when you can still feel last night's dinner, especially when it was icky food.
Sounds kinda like my night, except it was lots of tostitos lime chips and lots of alcohol. Ugh
And I haven't even attempted to work it off yet.
Posted in response to: Buffalo chicken pizza last night = trouble this morning
Omg, your food diary sounds amazing!!
What does turmeric taste like? I could def use its anti-inflammatory effects right now...
Posted in response to: i am the tumeric fairy!!!
Thumbs up on this post!
Posted in response to: You're Hungry because you don't sleep enough!
Try Emergen-C instead of Gatorade!
Posted in response to: Are You a Post-Workout Snarfer?
That's impressive. I think the handstands are soooo hard. Prob bc I'm terrified that I'm gonna fly backwards.
Posted in response to: Handstands
Thanks peeps!
H2Ownage- my roommate also mentioned that swimming block thingy (she called it a "pool buoy" and I kept thinking she was telling me to put a "pool boy" between my legs. yeah that would be a much more interesting workout...) I think I will give that a shot tomorrow and see how it goes.
Bikes are pretty hard on my knee. I absolutely love my new bike, but my 60-mile bike ride the other day was the reason my knee got a little iffy in the first place :(
Sandyliz- Playground aerobics is a great idea! I will have to hit up East River Park.
Erikka- Rice? Like, rice rice? And are you still finding mud all over yourself and clothes from APW? It seriously won't come off!!
Thanks, you guys rock :)
Posted in response to: Knee injury threatening to sideline me. HELP!!
When I'm that ravenously hungry, especially when it's out of character, it's usually one of three things: 1. I worked out super duper hard the day before and didn't eat enough 2. My blood sugar is going psycho 3. My body isn't getting something it needs.
Addressing #2: My blood sugar is a roller coaster, so I've had to change not just what I eat, but when I eat it and with what. Different combinations of food make your body react in certain ways. Natalia Rose's "The Raw Food Detox Diet" has change my life... I recommend it.
Addressing #3: At one point, I was working out super hard but ridiculously ravenous. I would eat a huge meal, but then 1 hour later I could eat a small horse. It was a problem. I saw my naturopathic doctor, and she said that my body was craving a little bit of red meat (I only eat fish and chicken). Grudgingly, I gave it a shot. And miracle, it took care of the problem sooooo fast. So now when I get like that, I have to figure out what my body needs, and it's like magic.
Hope that helps :)
Posted in response to: MOAR FOOOOOOOOOD!
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