Pilates Body: My Favorite Things
Organic Milled Flax Seed
This is a great source of fiber, omega 3 +6 and good for you fat your body needs to burn calories. I make this into flax crackers by mixing 2 cups of flax + 1 cup of water, flatten out between 2 sheets of parchment paper and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. These are my go-to lunch with hummus, cream cheese, almond butter or yogurt.
Tuna Packets
Lean protein is a great way to build muscle without feeling heavy or spiking your blood sugar. Many of my lunches include 2 of these that pack 26 grams of protein in each pouch. Star Kist Tuna makes a great 2nd best with 17 grams of protein per pouch.
YES Bars
These are SO good. They are vegan, gluten free, chocolatey and taste like a deliciously rich chocolate chip cookie. I love these for breakfast or for a snack on the go. The black sesame seed bar is a surprisingly great runner up.
Onyx Powermap Coffee
1/2 the caffeine but double the flavor, this is my favorite coffee! You don’t have to worry about giving yourself the zoom zoom’s jittery feeling when you want a cup (or two) with this one. Want to try in person? Head to Bentonville, Arkansas. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, shipping is fast right to your door.
Magnesium
This Magnesium is hard to find locally and when it’s in stock at Sprouts or Nature’s Pantry, I try to buy it all! Maybe everyone else does too! But it’s easy to get on Amazon. I love this particular brand because it includes of the 3 most important types of magnesium for brain health and cognitive function, sleep, relaxation and improved body systems which help curb hunger and cravings.
Uqora
This company was a game changer for me when I was sick and tired of taking antibiotics for UTI’s. The packet is easy to dump into your water first thing in the morning and the subscription is great so you never forget to order. The ingredients are safe, natural and transparent.
Acure Eye Brightening Contour Gel
This goop is skin magic. It’s free of fake fragrances, parabens, sulfates, mineral oils and other icky stuff that doesn’t belong on your beautiful face. I use this every single night.
Pilates Equipment
Ever wonder about the Reformer you’re on or what the different types of Pilates equipment are out there? Balanced Body is the company that helps us make Pilates such a great experience.
Pilates Instructor
One of the reasons why Pilates is in a league of it’s own in terms of detailed body movements helping you feel taller, lifted and stronger from the inside out is because the program we stand behind, Classical Pilates Education is accredited by the Pilates Method Alliance standards as only one of ten schools in the world that align with a method of safety, rigor and body mechanics through Pilates. Graduates have completed a 600 hour training and are required to complete continuing education to maintain certification.
Thieves Cleaner Concentrate by Young Living
S & S Printing
This small print shop in Oak Grove are fantastic at communication and service when it comes to getting shop swag like hoodies, t shirts, hats and tanks. I love supporting small, local businesses doing great things!
Spindrift
Athleta
Salsa Fargo Bike
What People Are Saying
“Christy and choosing Pilates as my go-to exercise has changed my life for the better! Most of my life I’ve participated in Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Zumba, Power Walking, and even hired a personal trainer at one point. None of my previous instructors come close to working with Christy! She exudes a desire to keep us all motivated and on point, while still focusing on us individually in group classes. Her love of what she does is infectious, her knowledge of results Pilates brings is undeniable, and her desire to see us all succeed makes you want to try even harder. The Pilates workouts challenge me without being overwhelming. I feel terrific at the results I am seeing in myself and that is a huge deal!!!
“I’m a very active person, and wanted to try something new, but I was pretty nervous about Pilates. I thought it was just stretching and not much of a workout. From the first time I tried a class with Christy, I was hooked! It’s unlike any workout that I’ve ever done before. Christy helped me discover new muscles in my body! Pilates challenges my body, and helps to clear my mind. Christy brings such intensity and clarity to her classes. I enjoy them so much that now she is training my husband as well. We both enjoy her classes immensely! Whether you are in a group class or a private lesson, you will get one heck of a work out. Christy is awesome & we highly recommend training with her.”
“As a newbie to Pilates, I had no idea what to expect. I was severely out of shape, having failed to exercise for more than a year, and really hated core work. My first class was hard, but Christy has this artful way of making you feel as accomplished in every class as the Pilates veteran on the mat next to you. She had alternatives for every exercise, provided positive encouraging feedback, but didn’t take it easy on me. I feel empowered by her to work to my goal level. Even though I had a rough first year, I was never discouraged. I always experience improvements immediately, leaving every session feeling much stronger and better about myself. Christy is the most outstanding fitness coach I’ve ever worked with“