Baby Zucchini

Zucchini

My trip to Trader Joe's yesterday ended with the great discovery of baby zucchini. First time experimenting with this little creature, I ended up steaming it and it was SO delicious. Tasted like you were putting butter in your mouth, it melted and was just so smooth!  I did not add any oil, salt or paper. It was just plain... and was magical. I got them at the Trader Joe's on Boylston st. I have not seen them before (maybe I was not paying attention), but I highly recommend you go and grab yourself a bag.  On the bag they give you some recipe ideas.

Great source of Vitamin C and low in calories. Easy to make, easy to eat,  and so cute to look at!

FitVoice

Between training and teaching classes, my voice often feels the stress of screaming, yelling, and shouting.  This all changed when I encountered a particular student in one of my dance classes. She had the most beautiful presence and speaking voice.  After some conversation I learned that she is not only a professional opera singer, but she is a voice coach as well.  Elena Zoubareva is a brilliant and talented coach, singer, and artist.  Elena was born in Russia and has made a huge impact on me and my ability to control my voice. Through her exercises I am learning the "correct" way to speak and project, but I do need to work on my "resonance", right Elena? Our sessions together have made me aware of my voice.  With the help of a Harvard ears, nose and throat specialist and speech language pathologist, Elena has developed a training program called FitVoice.  With her talent, there is no way this program could not be a success!

Elena will be in a segment on Good Morning American on Monday March 14th, between 7am-9am.  Make sure to check her out as she will be analysing the voices of Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Oprah and Charlie Sheen.  Congratulations to you Elena!

Bumpit!

Just got back from checking out Jerry Remy's at the new Liberty Warf where I came across a glam girl with an awesome bedazzled bow headband . I obviously asked her where she got it and she said "I dont think you like my head band, I think you like my Bumpit".  I really did like her headband, and never found out where she got it from. All she wanted to talk to me about was her Bumpit!

When I got home I looked up Bumpit... now I want a  Bumpit!

Body Rock Sport, thank you

FINALLY! Thank you Kelly Dooley for creating a sports bra that, as you put it, “combines fitness, fashion, and functionality." I could not have said it better myself!

I first came across these stylish bras through a student in my class. Immediately I smoldered her with questions: Where? Who? What colors? What styles? What fabric? It did not take much convincing to give Body Rock a shot.  I live in fitness clothes; therefore, I am always on the prowl for fresh, fun and creative items and I usually go for the ones that can double as functional AND fashionable.  It is so important to feel good in what you are wearing, especially when you are working out.  I felt GREAT in Body Rock.

I was excited when Kelly told me she went to BU for her undergrad degree!  Now she lives in NYC and she launched her business a little over a year ago.  The one thing that I really love most about the business she is running is how vocal she is with her customers.  I emailed Kelly to find out about a bra and within a few hours I got a response, which is something you do not come across often with bigger businesses. I know Body Rock will kick butt! Her passion and creativity shows through in every bra!

Aside from sports bras, Body Rock has accessories, tops and bottoms all of which I intend to try. Check out the website. For a 10% discount type in LAURENH  (case-sensitive) at checkout.

FASHION	CHECK	My first test was taking the "Ruby" bra out into the city.  I felt sexy and confident as the hot pink bra and the Gold Swarovski Crystal and and Gold Metallic Fishnet rim peeked out of my shirt just the right amount.
FITNESS	CHECK	If you have taken my dance classes you know that we are jumping around most of  the time. Proud to say, Body Rock held my puppies tight!
FUNCTION	CHECK	The bra does what I want it to do. Looks great, feels great, and can double as a day out in the city bra or rock out and sweat bra.

Rumba

Watches could be my favorite accessory.  A couple of months ago a client of mine got me a Rumba watch. Not to be confused with A Roomba.  I had always complimented her whenever she wore it, so I was thrilled when I finally had one of my own! The watch is made of silicon and is super lightweight and bendy. They come in a variety of colors and styles, you can even opt for glitter! From my experience, my Rumba has been totally sweat and bang proof. You can purchase them online or at Lord & Taylor .