Gloss Find: Kali Wrap Top
If you’re just running straight to the gym and then right back home, basic workout gear is fine. But if your schedule veers to the busy side, odds are there are many times when you’d like to combine trips to the gym with other errands and tasks. The gorgeous Kali Wrap Top easily covers your yoga apparel. You’ll look stylish and put together, even with your workout clothes on.
The Kali Wrap Top offers versatility, too. Wrap it around the back for a smooth, tailored look (shown), tie it above the waist for a kickier look that shows off your hard-earned abs, or tie it at the waist for a fun (but covered) look.
All of the Samtosa yoga apparel line is made with the environment in mind. The Kali Wrap Top is 62 percent bamboo and 27 percent organic cotton (the remaining 11 percent is spandex). A portion of Samtosa’s profits go to the International Organization for Adolescents, a non-profit that aims to prevent child trafficking.
Kali Wrap Top — $86.00 on SamtosaClothing.com.
Although services were offered, I’ve never gotten acupuncture before because the thought of someone sticking needles into my body to relieve pain and stress seems like an oxymoron. As a victim of migraines it’s been recommended to me, but I still don’t want to go down that road.
Exercising when you have little kids isn’t easy. It’s not as if you can hire a sitter every time you want to go out for a run. So, while moms and dads can certainly trade off, fitness gear that keeps kids in mind is a welcome addition to the family.
Football season is starting soon. Even though it’s hotter than you know what outside right now, I have vivid memories of shivering under a blanket during last year’s fall games. I went to Under Armour® to order one of their fitted shirts for my son to wear under his uniform. Out of curiosity, I took a peek at their women’s apparel, too. Now UA has always been a staple for my son’s athletic gear, but for me … not so much. To the dismay of my poor, aching credit card, I found several items I wanted. I’m particularly excited about my UA Catalyst Hoody.
No matter what time of day it is – breakfast, lunch or dinner time – I always need a sweet treat afterwards (yes, even after breakfast). Anyone who knows me knows that unless I have my dark chocolate, I am not a happy camper.
I’ll admit it. I was skeptical. Though I know of people that have had good results with acupuncture or acupressure, I’ve never tried it myself. And the Yantra Mat with its 8,820 little plastic spikes looked anything but comfortable to me. The Yantra Mat is an acupressure therapy mat that’s supposed to help relieve stress, soothe back problems, increase energy and even help you sleep better. That all sounds great in theory, but all I could think was “ouch.”
My 13-year-old son is a runner and he has a habit of coming all the way into the living room before kicking off his shoes post-run. There are a lot of scents that I like to have in my living room — vanilla candle or furniture polish for example — but 13-year-old sweaty feet are not on my list of desired fragrances.
Setting fitness goals is one thing, but sticking to them and achieving your plan is another. I find that when I write down what I eat I tend to steer clear of junk food because I feel guilty actually admitting to myself that I ate it and hate to make the confession in my food journal. Keeping a log of your exercise and meal plans is a great way to get on track and keep yourself motivated – most who do this reach their final goal.