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I really have the feeling that 2012 is going to be STELLAR!

Can you feel it?!

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nooch

Cute name for a serious food, right? Nooch is short for nutritional yeast.

…it’s probably better to stick with the nickname, right?

Nutritional yeast is a complete protein, yet vegan. It is NOT the same yeast we are familar with for, say, bread or beer. Not only is it a great source of B-vitamins and protein but it is low-fat, low-sodium, kosher, fiber-filled, and no preservatives.

Add it to recipes or use it as a condiment.

It adds a creamy, nutty, and almost cheese-y type taste.

It is great for: soups, rice, pastas, casseroles, stir-fry, popcorn, garlic bread or bruchetta, mashed potatoes, tofu, gravy-type sauces, salad dressings, and quinoa!

Two popular brans are Red Star and Braggs. It is easily found in health stores. Do the NOOCH.

Bloomingdales - SNOWFLAKE for 10-20% off

ShopBop - EXTRA20 for extra off of sale prices

FarFetch (my new fave) is having a huge markdown on items up to 50% off.

Brick and Mortar boutiques like Marni and Louboutin go on sale tomorrow 12/15

Even PetCo is having a huge sale for your fit pets

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Okay, the first two pairs were NOT, I repeat, NOT ON SALE. However, I had accumulated enough points or credits to get them discounted at their respective stores. A girl’s gotta do, what a girl’s gotta do!

Chanel

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I am not super excited about the fact that these are clearly for NEXT season. I’ve just barely taken out and organized the winter stash when these came along. But I couldn’t pass ‘em up. The textured fabric is great and the other color offered, black, is just as sharp.

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Alaia

Limited edition Alaia’s. So exclusive, in fact, that my feet had to wedge in a size smaller than I (they) would’ve liked. Shut-up, feet! Do it.

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Dries Van Noten

I am such a fan of Dries shoewear. I almost bit the bullet and ordered a similar pair from overseas. These, unlike the Alaia’s, run ridiculously small so…welcome to THE largest size shoes I own! Shut up, FitChick, and get over it.

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These are unrated yet as I have not really worn them. But they just oooze class! Who doesn’t need more class around the holidays?!!

Givenchy

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And THESE from an earlier post went on sale!

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One of the best part of holiday sales, besides the shoes, is NOT seeing the shoes you bought 2mos ago at FULL-price on sale.

Isabel Marant

Alaia booties

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Quick photo shoots in the bathroom…on the edge of the tub…ROCK.

These are BANANA OAT BARS! Main recipe courtesy of the Dr Fuhrman website and the one below, modified by TheFitChick.

2 ripe bananas mashed

2 C rolled oats

1/2 C applesauce

1/4-1/2 C shredded coconut

1/4 C chopped walnuts

1/2 C (each) chopped dates, raisins

Optional: 1/4 C carob powder, 1/4 C chopped dried cherries, 1/4 C chia seeds……ETC!

Spread into a 9×9″ pan and cook for 30 mins at 350*.

I used all organic ingredients and topped mine w/ raw, organic honey. The next slice will have sunflower seed butter on it.

I must say, the “batter” was muy delicioso!

Enjoy!

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To YOUR health!!

Not only tummy but heart <3, mind…and CLOSET.

Yes, we hit the Black Friday sales…pics a comin’. More than anything, it’s a good source of outfit inspiration and mind candy. ((She says to justify the purchase of Isabel Marant pants full-price…))

Thanksgiving is also time (even if you’re gearing up to finals!! acckkkk!!) to catch up on TV and movies.

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We eat VERY healthy over at TheFitChick household. Not to say that we don’t get a little cray cray this time of year but that might look like: organic cacao…or a peanut butter smoothie…or a yummy bagel.

It’s all relative. Really.

But a physician friend recommended I watch “Forks Over Knives” this weekend and we did. He said it *is* better than “Food, Inc.” and it was.

Once upon a distant time, I was vegan and for the most part we still are (except for occasional nights out or parties) but we are not militant about it. And in the back of my mind, as the movie discusses, is a constant loop-tape,”…did I get enough protein…we need protein…too many carbs…what about eggs even though I’m intolerant…oh, look?! shoes…” Or something like that.

The difference between the message of this movie and other ideologies is that they do not recommend reliance or use of added healthy fats. It took a Lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggggggggg time for this Fit Chick to get over her fat phobia. But like protein, I was conditioned to think that EVOO or grapeseed oils were what we needed.

I’m doing a lot of re-thinking of re-eating. Not just for health reasons (puh leeze) but for vanity. I cannot replace the protein in my life with just more carbs (non-vegetable) and fats because that would be counterproductive.

To your health…AND looks! *~*

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Our asanas, or our poses and postures, should be comfortable and stress-free with a minimal amount of tension in the muscles to maintain a balance that is steady. Yoga poses are distractions from our breathing. Breathing IS the “main event”.

Calm, one-pointed focus on our breathing within a flow of poses (or simply meditation) is the best way to produce a peaceful mind.

Poor posture, an active mind, and ingesting toxins hamper our abilities to be comfortable and access that “peace”. We need to be strong but supple! This applies not only to yogis but people who are consciously striving to be better human beings. When our mind is “stressed out” we cannot think clearly and we probably won’t be able to be productive or successful long-term; our lives will eventually reflect that. If we are eating a poor diet, our body will “let us know” in ways that are subtle at first… but then not so subtle. This will be a distraction from our yoga and we won’t get full benefits from our practice.

Once a yogi is eating “clean”, there are poses to rid the body of the toxins that he/she may no longer be taking in, but are stored in the body and therefore continuing to be obstacles in practice. Twisting poses are particularly helpful for this and the Sutras state that certain asanas give the body an opportunity to “squeeze” in all directions. Newer yogis, yogis with non-malignant or non-contraindicated health conditions, and/or yogis who feel their practice is not progressing should especially adhere to the wisdom in Sutra 2:46, but all yogis should incorporate the message for full benefit! [1]

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1.       Roche L. The Radiance Sutras. Syzygy Creations Inc; 2008. (Great yogi resource and a fun read)