Exercising & FEASTing Around Town =)

I am so excited to report that I have jumped - quite gracefully - back into my exercise routine. Two weeks after my dance performance, I've finally recovered...now my weeks are spent balancing between hip-hop and bollywood dancefit classes (www.panachedance.com), yoga (www.knowyogaknowpeace.org and http://www.iurecsports.org/yoga_pilates_schedule_and_fees), and running with Beth (training for our half marathon)! It's great :)

I don't have any exciting recipes or cooking stories to report today, but I do have some wonderful dining out recommendations. I've been eating out wayyyyyy more often than usual; I simply can't turn down an invitation for lunch or a mid afternoon dessert with friends.

Here's where I've been (and what I like to order):

Esan Thai
I dedicated an entire post to this place, so no need to repeat myself - - but go there. It's fantastic!

Feast
While this place is know for its tamales, I LOVE their baked goods. Colleen and I split a lemon tartlet and a pear & apple crumble. Both delicious.

Aver's Pizza
This isn't gourmet food by any means, but sometimes greasy, melty, gooey pizza hits the spot. Aver's is definitely my favorite. David and I usually split a pepperoni pizza and hot, doughy breadsticks.

Bloomington Bagel Company
My friend Erin is one of the big managers at BBC, so I often get to visit her and eat at the same time! Today I got an eleven grain everyseed bagel with berry schmear and sliced banana...sounds weird - - but awesome.

While we're on the subject of lists, I thought I would include some of my favorite songs for working out. Nothing compares to the jolt of energy you can get from good music. Try some of these tunes out:

1. Genade by Bruno Mars
2. Rolling in the Deep by Adele
3. We R Who We R by Ke$ha (don't judge me!)
4. Shake Me Down by Cage the Elephant
5. Hey Baby by Pitbull
6. Safety Dance by The Glee Cast (original by Men in Hats)
7. Young Blood by The Naked and Famous
8. Mirrors by Natalia Kills
9. More by Usher

Keep in mind, these aren't necessarily representative of my overall musical tastes; these are just good "pump you up" exercise songs ;) Enjoy!!