Did you go to Y2?!

TCBY < Yoforia < The new place here in cville!

I need more yoga in my life too. I wish there was a studio near me. I can’t really afford to go and especially can’t afford to drive far away but I love studio yoga so much. Sigh… Good luck with your challenge!!

those eggs look perfectly done! i have been eating a lot of eggs lately (trying to boost my protein) and have been using this method-put eggs in cold water, bring to boil, cover and remove from heat for 10 minutes, put in ice bath for 5 minutes. i think i got this method from cooks illustrated (an awesome magazine if you haven’t tried it!)
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Laurie

That pic of your dog on your yoga mat is priceless!!

I’m starting Insanity once the weather turns cold. I’m nervous and excited! I usually tell people that are close to me to keep me accountable. The pressure will help me to stick to it!

I am afraid to “announce” anything.

It only fails myself.

What is polenta exactly anyways? Love eggs – my yolks are usually a paler yellow though?…does that mean their “older” I wonder…?

Great job on the eggs! I can definitely tell from the photo that they are perfectly cooked. Looks like a tasty dish.

Why am I making such a weird face?! bahahaha 🙂

The eggs look a bit under cooked ~ salmonella can still be there. If you bring the water to a boil (with eggs in the water and covered) then turn off the flame/heat and let them set for 20 minutes they will be fully cooked and then proceed with the ice/water, etc. will be a perfectly cooked egg every time. The food looks yummy!

Our favorite “Fro-Yo” here in Nor Cal is Big Spoon ~ serve yourself lots flavors and toppings, weigh and pay. The big family challenge is who can get the lightest weight. I am usually 5 oz. or under, but it disappears too fast but better for the waistline.

It depends on the goal. Sometimes I need the support of others, but sometimes I want it to be “personal”!

I am starting to run again… I used to be a runner, then had 2 big injuries… so I am starting slow – I’m doing a couch to 5k of sorts…

TWO dachshunds in one post! I love Maggie’s yoga moves, and then I see Clyde at fro yo!! 🙂

Basil always stretches, and I call it his downward dog… I can never get a good photo tho…

I love the phrase you used “Life is complicated. Yoga is simple” I definitely want to do some yoga tonight now 🙂

I’m doing a little yoga challenge right now, as well. I announced it on my blog, to a few friends, and to my husband. I’m always afraid of announcing goals to too many people in case I don’t follow through.

Aaaactually, aren’t you supposed to put the eggs in a single layer, cover them in cold water and bring the water to a boil with the eggs in? I like it that you don’t set the goal in stone… it IS a lot of pressure to announce something on your blog. It looks like Maggie’s doing Cobra pose in that first photo 😉

I challenge myself to work on a new yoga pose every month! And I’m struggling to keep up with my running goals. I’m pretty much near the point where I’m ready to admit that I don’t like running. But I’m not quite there yet.

I think I let people know what I’m doing, but I shy away from huge announcements. I want to be held accountable, but I also know life gets in the way. Plans change. And I’m probably already stressed enough by not reaching my original goal that I don’t need the stress of feeling guilty. 🙂

Normally, I tend to shy away from posting big things or sharing them…mostly because I think I’m going to fail. I’m actually committing to a huge change in lifestyle and decided to announce it on my blog. I’m hoping it will help me be more accountable.

I’m training for my 2nd marathon and just posted my goals. It was hard because it feels very personal…but I like to read about others’ goals so much, that I decided to do it. So far the blogging community has been very supportive – it’s nice to be able to put goals out there and not feel like they’ll be held over my head.

I often keep my goals quiet, when really I should be announcing them to the world!

It completely depends on the goal for me. But I’m really glad I announced my half marathon training because with this heat I might have quit by now otherwise!

Yoga is simple. And once you get into a routine of doing it more often it kind of helps life become simple too.

I have so many huge changes right now including expanding my business and going to massage school. It’s a good thing I’m a yoga teacher 😀

Every time I do yoga in my living room, my dog Sammy joins too! He’s definitely mastered down dog. 😉

Doggy Yoga pictures = hilarious! And, now I’m also craving a hardboiled egg or two.

Once I’ve thought out a goal, I like to blog and talk about it. I feel like that keeps me accountable. But, if it’s something that I’m just considering, I keep it to myself. Right now, I’m trying to remotivate myself to run — as soon as fall makes an appearance! I’m also trying to get back down to my pre-wedding weight. I like feeling healthy and active; the small amount of weight I’ve gained keeps me from feeling as good as I’d like to.

Mmmmm! Polenta croutons sound fantastic right now 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I miss TCBY. I haven’t had it in probably 20 years! 🙂 Hope you have a great day!

My goal at the moment is to just get back into an exercise routine – I’m in Australia so spring is just starting and let’s just say winter was very lazy. 🙂

After a full week at the gym I am actually planning on going to yoga tomorrow to work out some soreness. 🙂

Well done on the eggs!

your dinner looks so tasty! I love polenta it is one of my favorite foods that always gets pushed to the back of my mind.

I prefer to keep most of my goals to myself. I feel they are my goals and I want to work hard to accomplish them without anyone judging what I am or am not doing.

I usually tell a few people that are very close to me and I am able to feel good that way.

I definitely have goals but I am not announcing them like I used to because there is a lot of pressure associated with that. I have a few close friends that know and some blog friends too, but nothing “official” 😉

Every time I try to hard boil and egg it’s a massive fail. Somehow they’re always over- or under-done. It’s a skill I hope to master by the time I’m 40. That, or spinning a basketball on my forefinger. I’m not sure which is more useful.

I usually keep goals to myself (at first), then I’ll share with my husband, then the rest of my family. I usually just need a few days with just me knowing — it lets me figure out if this is the best decision and if I made a good goal.

My family is always very supportive — I usually end up putting too much pressure on myself!

My healthy living goal is just to get over the fat talk and fat thinking! It’s been a long process for me and while I still struggle with disordered THINKING about eating, I’m getting much better!

love the puppy on the yoga mat, too cute!

it depends on the goal. if its somthing I really have my heart into then yes, but if I think there is a chance I may not do it then I just keep it to myself

LOVE the doggie yoga picture!

I like to announce my goals on my blog, twitter and/or facebook. It gives me some accountability. I’m blessed to have friends who will cheer me on (or commiserate if needed).

I just put up my September goals of 1200 flights of stairs and 190 miles of walk/run/biking. I feel like I should be moving right now to get there! 🙂

Caitlin,
I read an article about you in Glamour magazine last night and saw you on the front page of Amazon this morning!! Whoooo!

I definitely have goals in mind, but I try to keep the big ones to myself..mainly because I don’t want to jinx progress!

I’m definitely trying to tackle my sweet tooth this month. I have been cutting back on my artificial sugar use. I have been using half packets of Stevia instead of full ones in my oatmeal and green monsters. So far, doing pretty good.

I definitely need more yoga in my life! My legs and back are SCREAMING for some good stretching!

I tried cooking polenta, but mine just turned into a big mush. It tasted fine, but it wasn’t nicely sliced like yours always seems to do… How do you do it? Do you use a certain brand?