I’m happy to report that my journey to discovering a healthier me continues 
On Saturday, I attended CurvyCEO ’s Work Your Curves Fitness and Food Event. After reading this post, I too was moved to action. This event sounded like the perfect way for me to kick-start my more active lifestyle.
Our day of fitness, food & fun began with a customized group workout with fitness trainer Chickaro Martin, President & Founder of Project Fitness . Chickaro led our intimate group of curvy ladies in a series of exercises designed to work our legs, back, chest, core, shoulders and arms. Our workout was challenging but doable and Chickaro was motivational yet patient. Though it has been a while since I’ve participated in any real exercise, it was reassuring exercising within a safe atmosphere with a supportive group of women and trainer.
Post-workout we chatted about our health goals, struggles with weight and life. We brainstormed ideas for continuing the momentum of the event while CurvyCEO raffled off two door prizes. I was elated to find out that I was the winner of a complimentary personal training session with Chickaro!
Having worked up an appetite, next up was a healthy cooking demonstration and meal tasting with Tiffany Griffin of Como Water. How perfect! Tiffany walked us through the preparation and cooking of braised cabbage and swiss chard. After sharing a few tips and tricks, we all sat down for quite a feast:
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- The table’s all set.
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- Our stuff keeping the fireplace company :)
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- Let the demo begin.
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- Tiffany sharing tips for flavorful veg-centric cooking.
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- Como Water tip: season your water or oil for more intense flavor.
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- Como Water tip: used smoked olive oil in place of smoked meats for flavor without the fat.
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- Black eyed peas
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- Raw carrot salad
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- Baked coconut brown rice
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- Jalepeno cornbread
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- Pineapple jasmine spritzer
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- ready to dig in
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- Homemade truffles with no added sugar.
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- Pineapple-coconut sorbet
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- The whole crew!
The event was held at the beautiful Archstone complex in the newly developed NoMA district in NE DC. Thank you Curvy CEO, Project Fitness & Como Water for a really awesome event. I am looking forward to the next! If you are interested in finding out more about Project Fitness, please visit their website here. For more healthy cooking tips and to learn more about Tiffany’s cooking classes, please visit her website here. Be sure to stay tuned to Curvy CEO to find out about future Work Your Curves events.
For more inspiration on getting fit, head over to Inspired by Beatrice Clay for the BLMGetFit Link Up to checkout similar posts from my fellow BLMGirls.
What have you done recently to practice healthy living? What do you do to stay active? Did you know about smoked olive oil? Leave your sunshine below.
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This really looks like a FUN event! I would have LOVED to do something like this! I am glad you enjoyed it!
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I loves how you have the photos laid out with details underneath. So informative for one that didn’t come to this event. It will feel like they did! Fantastic recap.
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Thanks for sharing some great ideas and great resources! Like one of your other readers, I liked the expansive use of photographs.
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Love this, and looks like you had a great time. Thank you for linking up!
I have to say I love the way your photos are displayed! Everything looks so good!
I’ve joined a gym but haven’t gotten aroound to it quite yet. LOL. February.
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Great post! So glad I got to meet you. Always love finding new friends and new blogs!! See you next time!
Sounds like an awesome event Nae! I am rooting for you. Please keep sharing. That cornbread looks YUMMERS btw. LOL
This sounds like a cool event. Flavoring oil and water is a good tip. I’ve never heard of smoked oil.
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Yay! Excited about your journey girlie
) everything looks yummy.
This sounds like an awesome event! Keep on pushing lady!!
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The food looks delicious and healthy so that’s an added bonus.
Be encouraged on your journey!
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Looking forard to making the rice & getting the oil. We also use smoked paprika too whic is great….