If there’s one thing politicians on both sides of the aisle should be able to agree with, it’s the stance of being pro-biotics. HA! Haven’t heard of probiotics as a hot button issue? Well, perhaps that’s because they are a … Continue reading
We run a ton in the name of charity: Burger and Beer 5K for Girls on the Run, Monster Dash for Team Ortho, Monkey Purple 5k (ok that doesn’t exist) but we think RUN 10 FEED 10 is one of the … Continue reading
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Bar Method!! What kind of birthday is it when you get a present instead of the birthday girls? A super sweet and sweaty one!
The Bar Method is celebrating it’s 15th birthday of making ladies long and lean. Bar Method’s signature moves are low impact yet can strengthen and tone you. We are huge fans (like the kind of fans that have the big foam finger) of Bar Method and can’t say enough about their results. Read our past experiences with Bar Method here!!
Oh and your present? You thought we forgot!
Take FREE Bar Method classes and tuck for yourself this Saturday 8/20 and Sunday 8/21*. One lucky reader/new client will win FREE Bar Method cute and motivational sticky socks as well. Enter our Rafflecopter giveaway to win**! Rafflecopter giveaway
*Only new clients are eligible for a free class. Not new? Bring a friend to the Bar!*
**Winner must be able to pick up socks at a Chicagoland Bar Method locations and must be a new client. Giveaway 8/19 10 pm – 8/20 12 am**.
When many people think of Indian food, they picture the gold color and fragrant smell of curry. Turmeric is one of the spices that gives curry it’s signature color. The distinct nature of turmeric boasts a sunny power that is hiding inside: curcumin. Curcumin is a plant produced compound with a bevvy of health benefits like cancer prevention, inflammation reduction and perhaps even memory boosting.
Turmeric only contains about 5% or less of curcumin in weight so how are you going to access this compound without chewing a bunch of turmeric roots or currying it up on the daily? Welp, ARYA Curcumin+ Beverages and Daily Antioxidant Gummy Chews contain ARYA’s Curcumin+, providing 27 times the absorption of regular curcumin. Extracted from non-GMO turmeric, ARYA drinks and gummies are a food based way to get a bigger batch of curcumin into your bod.
We were offered samples of the ARYA line for review. So how do they taste? Is sipping on curcumin better than sipping on syzurp?
There are four sparkling blends: Energy (Citrus), Radiance (Mixed Berry), Immunity (Tropical) and Sports (Lemon-Lime). All 4 have a bubbly texture and are refreshing.
The Sports blend has the highest sugar content (over 20 grams, jeez). Our guess is the sugars serve to replenish lost carbs after a hard workout. Basically, don’t go sipping this drink after that difficult weekend of Netflix binging on the couch.
Other blends have 5 or less calories and feature stevia and monkfruit as sweeteners. The color of the blends can be a little startling and nuclear at first, but remember the color of turmeric? Yup you got it: that bright yellow. We have mixed feelings about the taste of stevia usually but the monk fruit seems to tamp it down for a more balanced sweetness.
These four beverages include the equivelent of 4 tablespoons of turmeric in curcumin absorption per can. The Energy blend was our drink of choice wit ginseng, taurnine and B vitamins. This could be a healthier sub for your 5 hour energy or Red Bull drinkers, too!
The gummy chews are reminiscent of a gummy vitamin and have a pleasant mango flavor with a happy smile on the front of the gummy. Gummies pack 1 tablespoon turmeric per serving – a daily dose of curcumin.
We think the gummies would be easier to infuse into a daily routine and the beverages would be more like a sometimes drink when you are looking for a boost.
ARYA Curcumin+ can be found at Walmart, on Amazon and at other retailers near you.
Yoga is our zen spot and the way we first bonded and became this crazy Batman and Robin style blogging duo. Yes, we fight crime and do yoga…you didn’t know? But we definitely have experienced the whole “Am I doing this … Continue reading
Summa Summa Summa timeeee…time to sweat! Have you ever ran in 90 degree heat because you threw caution into the lack of wind? You definitely need to replace those lost electrolytes to avoid muscle cramps and quick fatigue.
With 9 flavors, Propel Electrolyte Water wants to keep your summer humming with a prize pack! Take the “What’s Your Flavor?” Quiz to see if you’re more of a bubbly blueberry pomegranate or competitive cranberry lime.
Get thirsty for these prizes:
Here’s our fit flavor (no wonder, we are a 2 girl fitness blog!):
Once you’re all quizzed up, comment on our blog on what your flavor is to win this balanced bounty!! Winner will be picked at random and announced by 8/15.
Wake up, stretch, coffee, negative news, work, home, repeat…snooooze. Break up with boring and start the day on a positive vibe! Imagine stretching with 100 other people in a group sun salutation. Picture sipping fresh iced coffee from some of the hottest spots in your city. Dream of dancing on a rooftop to energy pulsing beats…all before you trudge to work. It’s not a dream!
Daybreaker, a morning movement, organizes unbelievably fun yoga and dance parties before many people even roll out of bed. With once a month effervescent parties in over 25 major cities, people across the U.S. and abroad can get on cloud 9 before their commute. Their concept is to unite communities, live in the now with joy, and treat our bodies as the temples they are by refreshing with healthy morning snacks.
So what’s a Daybreaker party really like first hand? Kate experienced the July Chicago edition of Daybreakers, the Red, White and Blue event, at the gorgeous Morgan on Fulton’s lush urban rooftop. At first, leaving before the sun woke up seemed like a poor idea as her blankets were calling her back. Once she got there, however, the spirit of happiness was infectious. Friends with American flag headbands giggled and put on fake tattoos before flowing as a whole yoga body. Strangers donned headphones and danced in a silent groove to the bouncing beats of the Hood Internet. Kate left, not only high on life and Dark Matter coffee, but with a bag healthy goodies like Kind Breakfast bars, Skinny Pop Popcorn, Organic Protein Shakes and Mamma Chia drinks.
This month’s Daybreaker in Chicago will not only lighten your mental load but encourage you to take part in the glory of Chicago summers. Start your morning legasea on a boat…sans dolphins…but it’ll still be awesome.
Join Daybreaker revelors on a sunrise sail aboard the Daybreaker Yacht and get nautical with hundreds of fellow Chi-on the go-towners.
DAYBREAKER BOAT PARTY
Wednesday August 17
Spirit of Chicago | 600 E Grand Ave
YOGA 5.30am – 6.30am
DANCE PARTY 6.30am – 8.30am
Free coffee, juice & breakfast treats throughout the event
Live music from ShowYouSuck + DJ Lani Love & surprise performances!
BTW: Events are BYOM (bring your own mat) and bring a tote for all your wholesome loot! People get creative with their outfits too. Don’t be afraid to weird out in a boat themed look. Wear some sailboat shorts, don an octopus costume. People at Daybreaker encourage you to be yourself and thensome.
Seas the day with Daybreaker and get your Tickets here! It’s aboat time you had some morning bliss.
Enjoy the beauty of Chicago summer and Chicago’s people at an intimate evening of wine, white dresses and checkered picnic blankets. Chicago in White returns for its 6th annual celebration this Saturday, August 6th. Be dressed to the nines to be part of the most lively gathering since its launch in 2011.
Chicago in White is inspired by the 1893 “City Beautiful” movement, designed to bring the city together in appreciation of its incredible aesthetic and design.
Every year, Chicago in White finds a location to stage its pop-up picnic style dinner party. They provide the tables, chairs and entertainment. You provide the lovely conversation and classy look. This year’s secret location (Hint hint: Greater Hyde Park area, home of beautiful Promontory Point and President Obama) will be announced via email to all ticketholders the morning of the event. Guests then pack their picnic baskets, dawn their all white attire, and head to Chicago in White’s outdoor location to begin an evening of breaking bread with old and new friends. There will also be two types of ticket options this year.
Extra experiences can heighten your picnic party with Eataly!
At Chicago in White, Eataly will provide samples of their housemade gelato, and guests can also enjoy a complimentary demonstration and tasting of their housemade mozzarella (6-7:30pm).
Menu and pairing details, along with ticket info, are available at 2016chicagoinwhite.eventbrite.com
Don’t be Chi alone! Join Monica and her knight in white for an unforgettable evening this Saturday!
