tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75978198353753550322024-03-12T18:43:30.437-07:00Barefoot and BuffNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-78748222452400382542011-03-27T09:09:00.000-07:002011-03-27T09:22:01.584-07:00Hot fudge Sunday's, molten cake, bon bons!!I had a lovely dinner on Friday night and was tempted honestly for the first time with three of my most favourite desserts rigth in front of me. I resisted and felt great about my decesion. I was not going to break my rule!<br />I have one more week to go and I just may keep going!<br />You can do anything you put your mind to!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-36944547404638050562011-03-19T04:42:00.000-07:002011-03-19T04:46:58.230-07:00Switch up your exercise routineIt is super important to switch up your routine. If you don't your body will get used to doing this particular exercise and after a while, you will not get any benefit from it.<br />My routine:<br />Sunday: Power Vinyassa Flow yoga<br />Monday: Gym do either the rolling stairs, bike or elyptical with light weights<br />Tuesday: Bikram Yoga<br />Wednesday: Gym day <br />Thursday: Power Vinyassa yoga<br />Friday: Gym<br />Saturday; Day off <br />This way, I get 3 days in the gym and 3 days of yoga. Perfect combo.....Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-30265158913910300582011-03-19T04:39:00.001-07:002011-03-19T04:42:46.590-07:00Birthday Party and NO CAKE FOR MEI did it! I weent to my brother's b'day party and actually had no cake. It is getting easier and easier by the day.....<br />Also, one of my bad habits at restaurants is to eat that "star peppermint" candy they have by the dooor. I would automatically pick one up before and after dinner. I broke that habit, which is all it is! <br />Challenge yourself....try to give up something that is just not good for you. You only live one life with one beautiful body.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-9203734405665043132011-03-16T10:13:00.000-07:002011-03-16T10:20:15.853-07:002 weeks into NO SUGARHonestly, there are times I think about having a cookie, which is my demon in the sugar world but I just don't fall into the "sugar addiction trap". It is mind over matter.<br />I feel great and I will continue on for the next two weeks and possibly just keep going. I like to test myself from time to time in regards to discipline. It is a good feeling that you have control over IT and IT doesn't control you.<br />I do take my exercise seriously and do that everyday and always will. Can't live with out it.<br />I can honestly say, I do not have "the sugar blues".........Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-21324716978412637252011-03-16T10:06:00.000-07:002011-03-16T10:13:44.731-07:00Benefits of Bikram yogaI had a wonderful day yesterday! Drove to NYC with my business partner Susan for a meeting with some of the most talented people on the planet who will be nameless until we work out details.<br />Anyway, great meeting, fantastic lunch,,NOHO Cafe ,,did not even crave the sweet I usually do after lunch and then back on the road home!<br />Susan and I switched off driving, which isn't bad but once we got home, we had another meeting at 8pm at night at a Mexican restaurant....hence the life of an entrepreneur.<br />By the time I got home, I was sore, tired and cranky. When I woke up this morning, I was even worse. I knew in my mind, the only thing that would make me feel better is to go to a Bikram yoga class (106 degrees) and STRETCH. It was amazing and I feel so much better!<br />Moral of the story, when you are sore and tired and cranky,,,,,go exercise, do something!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-6638686543565161822011-03-14T10:58:00.000-07:002011-03-14T11:01:42.110-07:00The benefits of working at home!One of the biggest benefits of working from home is that I get to spend the day with my beloved dog, Coco Channel....<br />The bad thing about "home office" is that you tend to sit in your sweaty workout clothes all day until the night.<br />I have changed up this routine! The minute I get home from the gym, I shower, put on my tight jeans LOL and put a touch of makeup and earrings. It makes me feel so much better and not like a slug.........Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-33176383579400130402011-03-14T10:54:00.000-07:002011-03-14T10:58:40.661-07:00Pre and Post workout foods for today!Today, I switched up my breakfast routine and had a piece of Ezikiel bread (raisan and cinnamom) which can be found at Whole Foods. I topped it with low fat cottage cheese. Perfect oombo and enough fuel for my morning workout and work at my PC<br />Post workout: I had made a very simple white bean soup with carrots, celery, onion, kale, a couple of tomatoes. Used filtered water for the broth! It was perfection and a delicious post workout meal.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-13105734301440285422011-03-14T10:52:00.000-07:002011-03-14T10:54:50.450-07:00Day 9, no sugar!Well, I have to say, it has been OK.......it has not been too difficult but I do have my moments, usually in the afternoon when I have an urge.<br />I just go to the next email on my computer and carry on. Mind over matter!!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-16851268343890757722011-03-13T08:39:00.000-07:002011-03-13T08:46:17.922-07:00While traveling on the ferry yesterday.........As you all know, I am quite the health fanatic. My Mom always loved to exercise and taught us all about health eating by showing not preaching. I/we would observe what she ate and of course what she fed us.....some of the time, I did not like it but that was that...being one of eleven kids, you have no choice! Eat what is in front of you!!<br />So, traveling to LI on the ferry yesterday, I could not help to notice the eating habits of my fellow travelers...<br />Black/white cookies, mounds of french fries, huge white bagels etc..... and btw, they did have some healthy choices. I chose a tuna salad and a water.......<br />These people are oblivious to what are healthy choices.....we really need to educate our children now before it is too late.<br />People are killing themselves slowly by eating such horrendous food.......<br />Love Jamie Oliver.....he is actually trying to do something about this mayhem!!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-44284535738523862282011-03-13T08:32:00.001-07:002011-03-13T08:39:04.523-07:00The most amazing power omelete!I just came back from an amazing power yoga class and was starving as usual..<br />Power Omelete<br />2 egg whites, 1 whole egg<br />2T Feta cheese<br />1/4 quinoa<br />1/4 salsa<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Put eggs and milk, in bowl mix well, add touch of skim milk, s&p. Put heat on medium melt 1 t. of yogurt butter.<br />Add eggs to pan and then sprinkle feta, salsa and quinoa over the top. cover and cook on low for 3-5 minutes.....<br />Absolutely, delicious and full of protein,carbs and a touch of fat.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-1163110387110569112011-03-07T04:29:00.000-08:002011-03-07T04:35:57.123-08:00Health Magazine, March 2011 Page 16There is an article in Health this month on working out on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. I have done this for years. I usually just have coffee and go!<br />You have enough energy (fat) to hold you over through the workout. I have done heavy triathlon trainings in the past, just on coffee and a banana.....eat afterwards. Going to the gym!<br /><br />Check out Health Magazine, one of my favourite ones!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-34446316259539912692011-03-06T13:13:00.000-08:002011-03-06T13:22:48.910-08:00Bananas! The perfect food and a great.45 minute workout!Did not feel like going to the gym today. My back was killing me from dancing, Saturday night. I didn't sleep blah, blah, blah......<br />Well, I walked the dog, ate a banana with peanut butter, coffee and I was good to go. Made the drive to the gym.<br />I wanted to get a good workout in 45 minutes. I do love yoga but the drive to my studio (30 minutes), 90 minute class, there goes 2.5 hours. <br />So, today, I got on the stationery bike, Expresso, brought my workout band. I hooked it around the machine, did 45 minutes of intense biking while doing tricep extensions, reverse fly, chest press, bicep curls and lat pulldowns. Got a fantastic workout in 45 minutes on all one banana and 2 T of PB!!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-80021473745902027332011-03-06T05:11:00.000-08:002011-03-06T05:13:55.844-08:00Dancing Fool!!I had a wonderful time at the Lowell General Ball last night with my business partner, Susan Anton Pasanen.......so much fun. <br />Danced till I ached and I am paying today. Dancing on 4 inch heels does not work for my back. Off to the steam and a swim.....got to move!<br />BTW, 3 days, no sugar, feeling strong, not even tempted. It is amazing how your mind works....Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-88859044369038089182011-03-06T05:10:00.001-08:002011-03-06T05:10:59.134-08:00Best of You TodayYou still have time to sign up on BOYT and get a 30% discount on the HoneyBelle.......Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-32639684816206401202011-03-06T05:08:00.000-08:002011-03-06T05:10:02.252-08:00Tatler Magazine, LondonI am happy to say, BelleCore will have an add in the May issure of Tatler magazine.<br />This is an incredible magazine and this particular secion comes out once a year...Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-46231034249557398822011-03-03T11:23:00.000-08:002011-03-03T11:30:28.929-08:0030 Day Sugar Free Challenge!HI all,<br />Well, I have done this before and I will do this again.<br /><br />Lately, I have been a "cookie" monster! Eating them like there is no tomorrow. So, starting tomorrow, March 4th, I will go without any sugar. I generally eat very healthy but this will be quite the challenge for me. I always love that bit of sweet after a delicious meal.<br /><br />I just came back from Bikram Yoga and am starving!!! First thing I would go for is the cookies but I am having a Spinach blend salad with lemon and EVOO, a touch of whole grain pasta with vegetables and feta cheese! <br /><br />I will update you on Twitter and my blog to let you know my ups, downs and challengiing times. Where there is a will there is a way.<br /><br />Challenge yourself!! Disipline is good for the soul!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-42668159059040076332011-02-28T05:16:00.001-08:002011-02-28T05:18:42.397-08:00Even when you are tired, you must do some kind of exerciseSo, it's Monday morning, I did not sleep well, I don't feel like exercising but I WILL GO. I know once I get to my yoga class and begin, it will make me feel better and rejuvenate my body and mind.....<br />Word to the wise, get up, go for a walk, go to the gym, do some yoga!!<br />Have a great Monday!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-72837833957956564442011-02-26T10:26:00.000-08:002011-02-26T10:28:42.572-08:00Kiehls' ShampooI just love Kiehl's hair products. <br />Just bought the Ultimate Thickening Shampoo and the Rice & Wheat Volumizing Conditioning Rinse!! <br />Great Stuff!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-8063620302448707322011-02-25T12:53:00.000-08:002011-02-25T12:58:39.602-08:00jeggings!! What are they??I have to say that this new rage of "jeggings" is killing me. It is a quick way for people to expand beyond their control..stretchy fabric is good to a certain extent. Great for the gym, walking the dog, the gym, walking the dog,......get it..it is not for every day life.<br />More and more people are growing into the clothes they are wearing.......it is scary.<br /><br />My theory, my an old fasioned pair of Levi's 501's with no stretch......wear those every day, you will not grow into your pants and you will think twice about that donut, slice of cake or cookies.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-49648458860921605702011-02-21T14:18:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:21:19.073-08:00Neiman Marcus, Natick Mall, Thursday, 2.24.11<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIjSJAEqdV1NI6tiVMaZH5RL06QM8X3pWfp5M7kQJ1oK9ZaK22y9rmjI5DF2QUz7Ck5AASsClsbmBPdtrrC4lArkSzw7MgWYtdNGFOIYpo_Ry2fVTdcIsJSo9X5rMWCXz8BX287Tqpn0/s1600/honeybelle-bodybuffer-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIjSJAEqdV1NI6tiVMaZH5RL06QM8X3pWfp5M7kQJ1oK9ZaK22y9rmjI5DF2QUz7Ck5AASsClsbmBPdtrrC4lArkSzw7MgWYtdNGFOIYpo_Ry2fVTdcIsJSo9X5rMWCXz8BX287Tqpn0/s400/honeybelle-bodybuffer-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576271373971223186" /></a><br />Hi All,<br />I will be at the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event on Thursday from 6-8. Please come and see me!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-2469977916551555822011-02-21T14:16:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:18:27.159-08:00January snow storm 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJeyQ07dBpaL5GdO1HUZXQVb1fQ4SWyXfM9zuRivFt8qoLCpO9p4T824DcW-8EikEzcIuzkot5k4VzUh3CaS94lId3_wMGCA20GdevJuzkbeTn_0hJhgKaS_5JHPAY5uXpaExRk5vV5g/s1600/Jan+snowstorm+2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJeyQ07dBpaL5GdO1HUZXQVb1fQ4SWyXfM9zuRivFt8qoLCpO9p4T824DcW-8EikEzcIuzkot5k4VzUh3CaS94lId3_wMGCA20GdevJuzkbeTn_0hJhgKaS_5JHPAY5uXpaExRk5vV5g/s400/Jan+snowstorm+2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576270282907303266" /></a><br /><br />Picture of Coco and I trying to do "walkies" during this incredible storm. Glad to see we may be heading toward Spring. What a brutal winter!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-61892297011347415622011-02-21T14:02:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:15:01.471-08:00SoHo House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyH4rl7oSydTZHtxW3gNm0iknmtcpO0D7a2PV-m3I8dSsv0rW6twX0_pFdvMEKjNS8p9NLqZAWT6CnJafDwG98YWOHPPV_t_q-TbIWy4pmhv9L70BiQB4WOa3fsdbjbq69tt-y8FDx3fQ/s1600/Soho+pic+2.18.11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyH4rl7oSydTZHtxW3gNm0iknmtcpO0D7a2PV-m3I8dSsv0rW6twX0_pFdvMEKjNS8p9NLqZAWT6CnJafDwG98YWOHPPV_t_q-TbIWy4pmhv9L70BiQB4WOa3fsdbjbq69tt-y8FDx3fQ/s400/Soho+pic+2.18.11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576269415048148514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHeSN6Ukj-XXdzbHy4jCOzsQBjKjJtleDWq6I5S_tZB7H9_gkrhfkI1H0baYggbkI7ShQ93QkqA8QsRkQEuJ9rEYLN4EF1ZsULivjgHYrmmkTVkpNkixL9UpKz9lABUCQ-0V72fHLjTyI/s1600/soho+house.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHeSN6Ukj-XXdzbHy4jCOzsQBjKjJtleDWq6I5S_tZB7H9_gkrhfkI1H0baYggbkI7ShQ93QkqA8QsRkQEuJ9rEYLN4EF1ZsULivjgHYrmmkTVkpNkixL9UpKz9lABUCQ-0V72fHLjTyI/s400/soho+house.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576266869079875634" /></a><br /><br />Just had a wonderful lunch with a dear old friend, Joan Robbins Lacey. It was great to see her and catch up. Love the Soho House. We had the most healthy delicious, quinoa tabouleh with grilled shrimp, fresh parsley and lemon. Their flatbread pizza is to die for......Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-14502373557101956182011-02-21T13:53:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:02:26.385-08:00Bikram Yoga,,,,,,,,,love or not loveAs some of you may know, I have my 200 hour Registered Yoga Certification in Power Vinyassa Yoga.<br />I have been practicing over 7 years now and truly love yoga. Since my neck surgery, I have so much pain in my shoulders and thoracic area.<br /><br />I recently did try Bikram Yoga. The room is about 110 degrees, covered in mirrors and a rug....now I was a bit disgusted with so many people sweating profusely on this rug. How many times a week do they wash it....the smell of the room just blew me away. Looking at all kinds of sweaty bodies, kind of grossed me out. BUT, the benefits of this class are simply amazing.....all you do is stretch which is totally so important for the mind, body and soul. I am starting to feel better. Pain is less BUT my first true love is Vinyassa Flow yoga. I will continue to do both!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-16463483339424122872011-02-21T13:50:00.000-08:002011-02-21T13:53:23.604-08:00Cover British Vogue, early 80's....London calling<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2kbiPis5r1_vHREDsotNO0wUsYdILQQKlL9uxz3n5YuHsM9_mCqMujs2ew0Wf95xp1mjcci819e4utBtu_l83J4jEYhTAuT05-cZc1EZgFRN_V8duclfOVGoOYNnT8mRHtRPec9J138/s1600/British+Vogue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2kbiPis5r1_vHREDsotNO0wUsYdILQQKlL9uxz3n5YuHsM9_mCqMujs2ew0Wf95xp1mjcci819e4utBtu_l83J4jEYhTAuT05-cZc1EZgFRN_V8duclfOVGoOYNnT8mRHtRPec9J138/s400/British+Vogue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576263677126203122" /></a><br /><br />Hi All,<br />Sorry, I have been doing a ton of traveling, one trip being London. WE launched HoneyBelle bodybuffer in Harrod's with great success! We were the number one top brand in the Apothecary on Day 2..we are totally thrilled!<br /><br />I will be posting all the new press soon enough!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597819835375355032.post-35947332221767808552011-01-23T09:12:00.000-08:002011-01-23T09:14:48.149-08:00Berverly Hills, CA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQKY1nTLv7dvetyW0MP4EQq5ltfo8Ue6dzTEb4DyL0HAgb2Ig9gGHkIKJMKIFIPUI6VbW0WfEjGh3Gbk_V7F3xgBQAxx46vQ1L4Gv_4438q2EqNLXBA8CukUWyvmwV_SsF9GRCzvO7rM/s1600/Nancy+and+Cheri+BH.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 92px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQKY1nTLv7dvetyW0MP4EQq5ltfo8Ue6dzTEb4DyL0HAgb2Ig9gGHkIKJMKIFIPUI6VbW0WfEjGh3Gbk_V7F3xgBQAxx46vQ1L4Gv_4438q2EqNLXBA8CukUWyvmwV_SsF9GRCzvO7rM/s400/Nancy+and+Cheri+BH.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565430780681825794" /></a><br />Here I am with Cheri La Rocque at the Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills store.......we hadn't seen each other in 25 years!!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783447138517246763noreply@blogger.com0