My training schedule for barre took it up a notch today, and I was very nervous to say the least.  I can’t really explain this feeling very well; it’s not so much a fear of public speaking, but simply screwing up.  It’s a whole different ball game when choreography is involved.

First thing this morning, I did some run/walk intervals for about 3.5 miles to get the jitters out.

Breakfast

Chia porridge with blueberries, almond butter and coconut

 I taught about 1/3 of a barre class and I think I did OK.  There is just so much to think about as an instructor; I definitely have a new appreciation for them.  Thank goodness I had eaten my chia!  Brainfuel.

My work day was wierd, as I had an event to tend to that evening so took the morning for barre.  I didn’t go into the office until around lunch time, so knowing that I wouldn’t be back home forced me to pack a lunch.  I used to be a pro, but not so much anymore…

In trying to use up the last of my arugula, I threw a salad together in the most efficient way I knew how

Whatever works! It was a delicious combination of arugula, spinach, walnuts, sweet potato, avocado, O&V

After working the afternoon away, I took a break before the event to go let the dog out and eat a snack.  Charlie and I were both being indecisive about what we wanted to chew on

But ultimately, I decided upon some coconut yogurt with leftover Apple chai pancake and some PB on top.

About a month ago, Tricia from Fresh Healthy Vending asked if I wanted to partake in a corporate wellness challenge kicking off in May.  The Martin Agency is a renowned advertising firm (responsible for all Geico commercials) and just so happens to be Health Warrior’s neighbor.  I eagerly agreed.

The challenge is 3 months in duration and kicked off today with a 5k.  Participants are in teams, and each were given pedometers to track their steps on a daily basis.

Health Warrior and Fresh Healthy Vending set up a table, front and center

Chia bars for everyone!

Hopefully there will be a day when you no longer see baskets of junk in corporate kitchens

Everyone really got into the event, which was awesome to see

 Warm-up

After the event, dinner was on my mind, so I whipped up Elisa’s recipe for a Soba Veggie dish.  I’m just so glad I had prepared the soba noodles yesterday.  All I had to do was sautee the veggies, make the dressing, and throw it all together

Now I’m going to take an hour to read and relax before bed.  I can’t wait for a long weekend!

Does your work place emphasize wellness/a healthy lifestyle.  If so, how?

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