The Cayman Islands Dinner

Last night I was invited to a dinner inspired by The Cayman Islands. Yes, as in sea and sand.

The event was held at venue The Kitchen NYC and was prepared by Chef Niven Patel of The Brasserie located in the gorgeous Cayman Islands. Supremely talented, Chef Nivan sourced the freshest ingredients possible for the evening locally in NYC. And trust me, you could certainly taste it!

Five delicious courses were served throughout the evening. Here is a breakdown of each:

Canapes

The Canapes course was a Fluke crudo, crispy chickpeas, seasoning pepper escabeche. The chickpeas has a very nutty flavor, very similar to hazelnuts. The fish typically used for this dish is snapper, which is very popular in the Caribbean. Chef Nevin also found a great coconut vinegar at the Chelsea Market in Manhattan, which added to the amazing flavors in the dish.

First Course

The first course was fresh clams BLT, smoked bacon, heirloom tomato, charred ciabattta. It is actually an amazing winter, comfort food dish and I could have eaten SO much more of it!

Second Course

Course Two was a simple farmers salad, made with organic beats, goat cheese, red spinach (they would normally use callaloo in this dish) tossed with a Cayman citrus vinaigrette.

Third Course

The Third course was a day boat striped bass, gnocchi (my fave!), tat soi, romano beans and Caribbean stone crab butter. Soooo good!

Fourth Course

The Fourth course was actually my favorite. Chef Nevin prepared a 38 day dry aged strip steak and paired it with squash, wild greens, mushrooms and a scotch bonnet pepper jelly. Since I am of Jamaican descent, I grew up eating dishes made using scotch bonnet peppers and it gives the dish an almost sweet, but spicy taste. I wish I had the recipe for this one!

Dessert

Finally, the meal ended with dessert, which was Jonagold apple, almond strudel and coconut ice cream. The dish was completed by a drizzle of honey on top, found right here at the NYC Highline! The dish was light, with so much flavor and not too sweet. The perfect finish to a perfect meal.

The wines served with dinner were selected and paired by Snooth Media and were all delicious. I was particularly fond of the Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2010 from Sicily. The wine was smooth, delicious and buttery and I just fell in love with it. This wine was paired with the third course - the beet salad.

I have to mention the cocktail I enjoyed that evening - the Seven Mile Mule! Made using the Cayman Islands premier handcrafted rum Seven Fathoms, the drink was a combination of rum, ginger ale and bitter served over ice. Rum can be daunting for me sometimes, in that it can be pretty strong, but this was the perfect mix. I literally felt as though I had been transported to the Caribbean.

What I enjoyed most about the experience was the freshness of the ingredients and the order of each dish. It made sense and each course complimented the next.

The great news is that JetBlue will start flying out of JFK starting November 15th, which means I need to plan a quick getaway myself soon!

For more information on The Cayman Islands, follow them on Twitter: @Cayman_Islands

Hello To My Amazing readers!!

Wow! I haven't posted in FOREVER on this site! I guess life got in the way. I just checked the comments and I was overwhelmed by the amount of comments I received, not to mention the number of page views per month on this site!

I promise to update this site more often and share some of the amazing things I am luckily enough to see, living in NYC and working in the fashion and beauty industry.

I am STILL doing the Tracy Anderson Method and I am still in love with it! I really can't go back to doing anything else, as I am SO happy with the results that I have seen over the past 2 years. I promise to write more posts on the method and put up some pics so you can see what my body looks like, since I started doing Metamorphosis and Continuity (even if I am shy ;)

Tonight I have actually been invited to attend a dinner to celebrate the beautiful Cayman Islands and the amazing cuisine the islands' offer. I will write a blog post about it tomorrow!

Thanks for visiting my site and for ALL your comments. I am truly humbled. I commit to sharing more wonderful, whimsical and excited things that are my faves.

xoxo

Top 10 Tracy Anderson Cardio Tracks

I am always looking for good workout music. I love the  GOOP (by Gwyneth Paltrow) recommendations that are published  every now and then, but in the meantime, I need to find some way to keep my play list updated. I recently discovered a site called RunHundred.com which is a free  music database, that lists song selections by genre and tempo, so you  can find the perfect track to match your Tracy Anderson cardio workouts.  RunHundred.com was kind enough to suggest a Top 10 cardio track list, so listen,  download and add to you play list. These are sure to keep you motivated  and on track over the temping holiday season.   1) Tim Bery - Seek Bromance (Avicii Vocal Edit) - 127 BPM   2) Katy Perry - The One That Got Away - 135 BPM   3) Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat (Maan Studio Remix) - 126 BPM   4) Flo Rida - Good Feeling - 129 BPM   5) Wolfgang Gartner & Will.I.Am - Forever - 128 BPM   6) Hot Chelle Rae - Tonight Tonight (Goldstein Remix) - 118BPM   7) Taio Cruz & Flo Rida - Hangover - 129 BPM   8) Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & The WAV.s - I Like How It Feels - 129 BPM   9) Kaskade & Skrillex - Lick Ir - 128 BPM  10) Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) - 117 BPM I actually plan to get a workout at-home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Then I am lucky enough to be able to workout at the Tracy Anderson NYC  studio a few days next week. So excited about that!! Happy Holidays everyone! xo Image: via Transparent Productions

My Bytox Dinner Party!

I was lucky enough to receive some Bytox samples in the mail. When I first received the package my first thought was, this is genius! Then I wondered, will these REALLY work. Right then, I decided to throw a Bytox Dinner Party to find out for myself!

(Bytox Patch & Custom-mixed Deborah Lippman nail polish in "London's Party Girl!")

So what on earth is Bytox? These patches are said to "stop hangovers before they start". So essentially, if you apply a patch to a hairless ares on your body before drinking and keep it on for 8 hrs, you should wake up without the side-effects of alcohol - namely, a hangover. 

(The infamous Bytox Patch used as a place setting for guests to "Patch Up"!)

I hired a private Chef, Emily Holbrook of Brooklyn Eats to prepare a 3-course meal for myself, close friends, editors and bloggers. Before we all started drinking out delicious Taittinger bubbly, I instructed my guests to open the envelopes arranged at each place setting. Everyone had to patch up before we got started! We had to get ready for our, ahem, "research", and find out if this product was as effective as claimed to be.  

(Chef Emily Holbrook, of Brooklyn Eats cooking dinner) 

(A glass of Taittinger Champagne. Yum!)

(On The Menu for the night...)

Guests tucked in to a yummy Fall menu and sipped on champagne. We could all relish in the fact that the Bytox patch was delivering a continuous flow of nutrients to the body, thus, significantly reducing the chances of us all dealing with a hangover in the morning. We all seriously hoped this worked. I mean, it was a Thursday night after all, and we all had to head to work the next morning.

(Silver & Blue theme: See the Bytox Patch in the envelope), Top left hand corner?)

(One of my birthday gifts? A set of champagne glasses from Tiffany & Co.) 

(The dinner table. How pretty, right?)

The party was a lot of fun! Before my guests left, I requested that the next day morning, each of them text me and let me know how they were feeling. I guess we'd find out whether or not these bad boys delivered on their promise.

(Taittinger Bubbly! Only the best :)

The next morning, I woke up and removed my Bytox patch. And I can tell you that, it actually WORKED! NO hangover symptoms, NO headache! I couldn't believe it! Another bonus was that I also felt strangely hydrated and energized. Score! I received 5 texts' from my guests, who confirmed that they too were hangover-free! This was definitely a little miracle in an orange package! For the amount of alcohol we consumed the night before, we should have felt a lot more worse for wear.


Interested in patching up and testing it out for yourself? Well, right now you can purchase Bytox patches directly from the website at: www.Bytox.com. A single patch retails for $2.99. You can also buy packs of x5 ($13.49), x10 (24.99) and x50 ($124.99). 


With the holiday season fast approaching, I think I need to invest in the pack of 50! It will save me a lot of headache during the party scene (no pun intended) . Bytox patches are a MUST for every medicine cabinet and the holiday season ahead.

Tracy Anderson Masterclass - NYC Studio

(Tracy Anderson demonstrating a move during a TV segment)

So I was lucky enough to be invited to Tracy's studio for a masterclass this week. As you can imagine, I was super psyched to attend and train with the lady herself. Last summer, I attended a masterclass she held in the Hamptons, which was amazing. However, last year she only did 1 hr muscular structure work, so I had never taken a cardio class with her, so I was really looking forward to that!


As soon as I walked into the Tracy Anderson Method New York studio, I saw Tracy sitting in the office with her assistant. She was hugging and greeting all the NY members (who are all so lovely and welcoming) and was genuinely happy to see everyone. I went over to say hi and she hugged me and said I looked great. She mentioned that she tweeted me recently. I told her how much I loved the new gym in the Hamptons and that I was so excited to be taking her masterclass. I told her my goal of wanting to shed a little more weight and she said I really need to focus on cranking up the heat during my workouts at home (30C/ 87F), because I need to de-bloat by sweating out the excess water retention. She said if I did this, I'd see results soon. I always knew this, but now I will make an effort to do this. I noticed that when I worked out in heat in the Hamptons, visually my body looked different, as I wasn't holding on to so much water/ 


The masterclass started with a warm up, free arms, then weighted arms. We then went on to the mat to work on legs. Oh-em-gee! It was so tough! She makes up sequences on the fly and works through the leg, knowing what she is trying to target. I can't even explain the strange moves she did, but she used the weights a lot, even strapping on a 5 pound weight for a few of the moves.She also used a towel a lot and she really worked the inner thighs with this sequence.


After legs we did abs on the floor and standing abs, then the class was over. Some of the members left, while others stayed on for the cardio portion of the class. Tracy left for a few mins to change (apparently she always changes her outfit). She came back wearing the coolest outfit ever! She has such great taste in workout clothes. She wore a British grey union jack t-shirt (like the one she wore on the E! wedding TV segment this week) and white leggings w/grey polka dots. Because she has such a great body EVERYTHING looks so good on her. She is tiny, fit and toned. No sign of cellulite or even an inch of fat to be seen. I was dancing right behind her and just looking at her body and it kept me SO motivated! LOL


Tracy had such an awesome playlist for cardio. Good music really keeps you going when you feel like you want to stop. And we did a lot of the dances. I knew most of them (thanks to the Dance Cardio 2 DVD & my sister!) but I just followed along as best I could to the ones I didn't know. Tracy saw how hard I was working and how much I was enjoying myself, and winked at me during the session! That was sweet. I really don't know where she gets the energy. She is like a little energizer bunny! Apparently, she took the red-eye from LA that night, so she didn't sleep and STILL gave it 100%. At the end of the 1 hr cardio session, we were all drenched, but she really worked us hard, so it felt good. 


Just before she left, I grabbed her to thank her for such an awesome class. I also told her I had a question from the Tracy Anderson Facebook fans. I told her that many of you wanted to know when or if she would ever come out with a travel bands workout (where it is not installed to the wall). She said to tell you that you all have to trust her. She knows what she is doing. Do the Meta, do the continuity and she will add what YOU need to make your body amazing. She said no one should be installing bands at home, because you can really damage yourself and bulk up the wrong muscles. Also, the bands are installed in a particular way (not too tight, not too loose) so that you can use them in the correct manner. She said it is fine to do extra abs and arms, but it is so important to not mix the leg series. So for example, do not mix Omni legs w/Abcentric legs, she was very adamant about this point. So from what she said, I wouldn't expect any band workouts anytime soon!

(Tracy Anderson (right) "Before" The Method)

The experience was amazing. Seeing Tracy again in person again, knowing what her "before" body was like, reenforced what I already know first hand - the method works. She has a completely different body shape and this really gave me the motivation to keep going, because I know it is actually possible.

(Tracy Anderson "After" The Method)

I hope this post helps you all and you enjoyed reading it. I have included motivational pics of Tracy to keep you ( and me) going! :) 

xo Jenelle

Tracy Anderson's New Hamptons Studio

I just returned from the Hamptons and had the most amazing experience! Last week, I was lucky enough to attend a class at the studio in NYC. I wrote about that here.  Of course, as always, I want to take a moment to share my Tracy Anderson Hamptons experience with you all, so here we go!

(Tracy Anderson Hamptons Studio w/the band system installed)

My first impression of the studio, is that the space is beautiful. It is completely open, surrounded by glass windows so there is lots of sun and light streaming through. It is literally Tracy Anderson world - TAM logo'd mats, weight, even floors! The studio is one big space, with bands attached to the ceilings. There are no reformers, cubes etc in this space - only at the Tribeca location. 

(TA Logo'd Floor)

(TA - Mat, Ball, Weights & Water Bottle!)

My first class was a 1 hr Method Boost class taught by my sister! It was the first class of hers I had ever done, so I was excited to try it out. And yes, it was super hard, she kicked my butt! The class is 30 mins mat (legs, arms, abs) then 30 mins of dance cardio. The studio is super hot and I was dripping with sweat at the end. 

One of the master trainers - Stacey, was in town from LA. So I got a chance to meet with her. She was so lovely and sweet and had the most amazing TA body and arms (jealous!) She even gave me a body analysis! She said that my body was great and everything was in proportion - nothing glaringly obvious that needed to be changed. She confirmed that I was indeed Abcentric ;) I told her my goals to shed a little more weight overall, and she said I really needed to focus on cardio, doing at least 45 mins, 5-6 days a week. Currently, I only get to do 30 mins, but I will need to make time to achieve the results I want.

(Pictures of a young Tracy hang on the walls)

I actually got the chance to join in with the TA staff training session! That was SO tough. It was 1 hour of dance cardio (we even did Franco!) and I was able to keep up. From there, we did; free arms, weighted arms, standing band arms, kneeling band arms, abs, standing arms AND an advanced leg series. OMG, it was killer. The next day, I was SO sore. I have no idea how these trainers do it. They do classes and train private clients up to 5 times each day, they are super fit!

(Me doing some mat work)

(A Tweet from Tracy!)

(Sweaty, doing some kneeling band exercises)

(Arms, bands & legs simultaneously)

(Some moves with the ball - very challenging)

(The TA staff uniform - cute T-shirts!)

(My sister demo-ing some band moves)

Unfortunately, Tracy herself was not in town, so I didn't get the chance to see her again. But, I was actually invited to a private Masterclass taking place in the NYC studio, so I am so excited to go!! I will tell you all about that too. I hope you enjoyed the post (and pics!)

xo Jenelle

Tracy Anderson Studios Tribeca NYC

(Tracy Anderson Studio in Tribeca is on the 3rd Flr!)

So I finally made it to a class at the Tracy Anderson Studio in Tribeca. The back story - I have been doing the method for 2 years and I live on the same street as the studio (literally 5 mins away!). When I heard the studio was first opening, I was so excited...then I found out the price, so that crushed all my hopes. Also, they do not do walk-in classes, you have to be a member, so there was no chance of me going there. Sometimes, I would walk past the studio and see the members jumping round and doing free arms and I just wanted to peek in, but it did inspire me to go home and workout myself! LOL

If you don't know, my sister is a trainer for the method. She lives in London, and I live in NYC, so unfortunately, I don't benefit it from it, unless she is here of I am there! Last year, I worked out at Ride The Zone in the Hamptons, and met Tracy - which was amazing. You can read about that here.

I woke up yesterday and it felt like Christmas morning! FINALLY, I was going to the studio!! I signed up for the 10am & 11am classes, which meant that I would start off with a Blueprinting class followed by a cardio session - both 1 hr. You have to get buzzed in to even enter the studio and take an elevator to get upstairs. On the way in, we met one of Tracy's assistants and had a chat. As soon as you come in, you are greeted by a gorgeous receptionist, I grabbed 4 towels (I knew I was going to sweat) and made my way in to the studio.

("The Bars" at the Studio)

I grabbed a tracy logo'd mat and 3 pound weights and found a space in the studio. There were about 10 people in the class. It seemed a little quieter because it is a weekend in the summer and most people are out in the Hamptons. I actually ran in to a friend there, who I didn't even knew was a member, but I always admired her body and I guess it's because she had been doing the method and I just wasn't aware. You can spot "Tracy legs" anywhere! LOL


The Blueprinting class is muscular structure/ toning work. We started off with free arms then weighted arms. We did those for 2 songs each. Then we moved on to legs and OMG, it was sooo tough. I have trained with my sister and I also did Tracy's masterclass last year, but this sequence was tough. The trainers really used the weights, we had to do the leg sequence with our arms held up, we put the weights behind up knees and did leg lifts to the ceiling, boy that was tough. We did this all in intense heat, I was literally dripping in sweat, so frequently took sips from my chrome, Tracy Anderson water bottle!


After the class, we moved on to cardio. We did 1 hour of non-stop cardio in crazy heat. A lot of the dances featured on dance cardio 2 we did, as well as some additional dances which my sister had taught me. A few times I wanted to stop, but I kept pushing myself, as I thought "how many times do you get to work out at the studio?" which made me make the most of my experience. I was happy when it was over though! LOL


The studio itself is teeny tiny - just like Tracy. The changing rooms are small and they sell Neuro water in the studio. I brought the Neuro Trim - for weight loss - hey, we can all do with a little boost! ha, ha. Thank god my sister told me to pack an extra t-shirt to change in to after class! I needed it, because my workout top was super wet. I left the studio looking like the celebs you see leaving the gyms - a.k.a looking like a drowned rat!


Anyway, it was an amazing experience. I know I am very lucky, as you have to be a member to attend classes, but my sister managed to arrange it for me. (Thank you Zerita!!). I do the Ab Meta series at home and it is a tough workout - I did it again today actually, even though I was sore, but I pushed through it anyway.


In-person workout with the trainers are much harder; 1) because they push you outside of your comfort zone (I usually do 30-45 mins of cardio, and I did 1 hr), 2) the energy in the room helps you keep going and 3) the floors in the studio are perfectly sprung, so it is much easier to dance and easy on the knees and calves (bye, bye shin splints!). If I could afford it I would totally join, it is really worth it. Sigh. One day! LOL


Anyway, I am off to the Hamptons this week, so I will chronicle my experience and share it with you on this blog. Be sure to check back at the end of the week! I will also take pics of the new Hamptons studio so you can all see. 


Jenelle xo 

My Weekly Craving: Jaipur Avenue Chai Tea

I love a nice cup of hot chai. Something about it is soothing and relaxing. I usually would grab a cup from my local Starbucks or Tea House, but I am now able to do it myself at-home.

I recently discovered the Jaiper Avenue, all-natural, Chai Tea collection. I have sampled many (well, basically ALL) of the flavors. They include; Original Masala, Cardamom, Ginger, Vanilla and Saffron each has a unique flavor and it is so simple to make. You just add a little hot water to an 8 ounce cup, stir until it begins to froff, then add the remaining hot water. Voila! Authentic Indian Chai tea in less than a couple of minutes.

My favorite was Cardamom, because it's what I think of and associate with a good Chai. Another plus of my favorite flavor is the health benefits. Apparently Cardamom is beneficial to the kidneys, lungs and heart, anti-inflammatory, aids digestion, and stimulates metabolism.

Each box contains 15 individual servings and retails for $12.65 and you can purchase Jaiper Avenue products online at Amazon.com

Image: Jaiper Avenue & Via Google

Tracy Anderson Abcentric Metamorphosis Day 1 (again)

So I was well on my way to reaching Day 60 when I twisted my ankle during a dance cardio session. It took FOREVER to heal and meant I couldn't really work out Obviously, this was extremely frustrating, since I was in the rhythm of my Tracy Anderson Abcentric Metamorphosis program.

Finally, I am able to work out again and wasn't sure if I should pick up where I left off, or start from the beginning. After consulting a few Tracy Anderson "friends", I decided to start from Day 1 again. Apparently, Tracy addressed this on her forum and said;

• If you've missed 1 month, restart.
• If you missed 1-2 weeks go back a few levels (say you were on level 4, go back to level 3)
• If you missed less than a week, continue as normal.

It sucks, but I have to follow the program to a T. Hopefully, I can see it through this time, without any injuries. I will be posting my results every 10 days (just like I did before) so be sure to check back often, or follow me on Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates.

Oh, and Tracy posted a Memorial Day message answering the question:

"Most trainers say to take a day off between muscle workouts, why do you recommend six days in a row?"

My method does not apply to this generic advice, particularly because in order to transform, you need to activate your muscles and keep them engaged daily. I am not creating the kind of joint stress or tear in the muscles that this advice may be referring to, the method is not a heavy body-building bulking workout.

With my method, it is very important to move your body 6 days a week and keep your muscles active so that you can create long, lean muscles. We are balancing your muscles, waking up smaller accessory muscles, creating better skin tone, and building up endurance so your mood and energy are elevated and also consistent. We also need to be able to enjoy food for the health of our brain and bodies.

The adage of “calories in, calories out” is a much more factual piece of advice and can help you realize the importance of daily exercise. In order to maintain a healthy weight and to not have to commit to a restrictive diet, we all have to not only exercise, but we need to exercise as regularly as possibly. You are how you move, just like you are how you eat! This is why I have spent over a decade creating this solution and have brought it all to you with Metamorphosis.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone!!

Image: Tracy Anderson Method

My Weekly Craving: Navitas Naturals Organic Mulberries

I had seen Navitas Naturals Organic Mulberries in my local supermarket, but I had never tried them - until recently. They are the most delicious dried fruit I have ever tasted. I opened the package and couldn't stop eating them they were so tasty!

A superfood, they are a great source of antioxidants, making them a natural beauty food! In addition, they are a great source of iron, calcium, vitamin C, and fiber. I ate them straight out the bag, but you can also add them to oatmeal, pancakes, cookies, or smoothies. Super yummy!

Navitas Naturals Organic Mulberries are available at health food stores and Wholefoods Markets and costs $5.99. Visit www.navitasnaturals.com for more information.

Tracy Anderson Method American Vogue June Issue

Hi guys,

Check out the full Tracy Anderson article featured in the June issue of American Vogue. If you click on the image/ story, the size should increase so you can read it. Oh, and my sister is mentioned in the story - very exciting.

Feel free to follow me on Facebook and Twitter, as I post Tracy Anderson content regularly. Enjoy!

My Mood...

I'm enjoying these Macarons (chocolate and Green Tea) ...they taste SO good. I picked them up from my local Japanese bakery in Tribeca. The perfect treat for Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day to all! :)

Image: via Tumblr

One of my favorite things: 3-D Frames

I'm definitely not a scrap-booker, or Martha Stewart type AT ALL. I do however, like to save little keepsakes that mean a lot to me and bring back memories. The problem is, they usually end up in a dusty box in my closet. What is a girl to do? Well, I think I may have found a perfect solution!

Z-Access frames allow us to share our most treasured memories, ensuring our memories will not be lost in clutter or tucked away in an old drawer. These 3-D frames can be used to display many items, from a set of keys to your first home, to the first recipe cooked in your new kitchen, your baby's first pair of shoes, or a note from your partner. Each of these moments are important parts of our lives that are worthy of sharing and should be on display for all to enjoy.

You can purchase the 3-D frames directly from Z-Access at: www.displayit3D.com

Select from 3 different styles, all measuring 6"x4". Prices range from $15.99 - $37.99.

Image: Z-Access

My Weekly Craving: Three Olives Olive Oil by The Artisanal Kitchen!

I recently discovered an artisan olive oil by the company The Artisanal Kitchen. I love a good olive oil, but with so many products on the market it can get a little confusing. So I caught up with the company's owner & Founder, Anna Zoitas for her expert opinion on what to look for when trying to find a GOOD olive oil!

• Olive Oil should be packaged in a dark bottle to protect it from light.
• The acidity level should be below 1% for it to qualify as an Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The lower the acidity the better.Three Olives is .5%.
• What are you using it for? To drizzle, for cooking, frying, dipping. Different oils work better for different applications. Work out what you are using it for before you buy.
• If the olive oil is really inexpensive proceed with caution!
• You can do the taste and aroma test. When you taste it should have a fresh flavor. Grassy, rooty, peppery, earthy or fruity are some positive attributes. It should taste like something fresh. Beware of a rancid olive oil that may smell or taste – old, metallic, musty-humid, fusty or winey – bitter, or acidic.

I am enjoying this unique blend of three olives which is also 100% organic. This Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a mellow and fruity taste. I drizzle it on my salad and sprinkle with a pinch of salt before I dip my bread in and it tastes so GOOD!

You can purchase a bottle of Three Olives Olive Oil ($9.99 for 16.9 fl. oz and $18.99 for 33.8 fl. oz.) directly from www.TheArtistinalKitchen.com

Image: The Artisanal Kitchen

Tracy Anderson Abcentric Metamorphorsis Results... sort of

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that I haven't been able to post my Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis Abcentric Day 60 Results yet, because I injured my ankle doing my dance cardio session. Yes, I got a little too excited while "performing" one of the dances and I tripped over my own ankle and sprained it! :(

I am still eating clean doing the muscular structure workout, but I cannot do the cardio. Not sure how much it will affect my results at all. I mean, the cardio burns fat. Extremely frustrating.

I am hoping that I will be able to start up again by the end of the week. I wanted to look extra hot before Memorial Day! I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime, I am road testing 2 books "The Warrior Diet" and "Die Fat or Get Tough". I'll post the results soon! My goal is to find the best diet compliment to the Tracy Anderson Method to obtain maximum results.

Jenelle :)

Lillies and Biscuits Facebook & Twitter!

Hey everyone, a quick note to remind you to follow Lillies and Biscuits on Facebook and Twitter!

Stay in the loop on my latest updates on the Tracy Anderson Method, as well as reviews on food, beverages, fashion and lifestyle. I also post unseen pictures and images which do not make it on to the site.

:)

My Weekly Craving: Charbonnel et Walker

Oh, come on, did you really think I wouldn't post something royal wedding-related? I am Brit, don't forget!

(Specially commissioned box & chocolates for the Royal Wedding)

So, today is the BIG day. I don't think that anyone in the world who owns a TV, can escape the wedding coverage! To kick-off the celebrations, yesterday I attended a photo exhibition at the Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Cafe on the 8th Floor, at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. Here are a few samples of the pics featured:

(Queen Elizabeth and her daughters)

(Gardening Princesses)

(Princess Elizabeth)

To launch the product, Charbonnel et Walker has released a personal collection of photography, taken by one of the official royal photographer's - the talented Lisa Sheridon. Lisa's work is arguably unique, in that it portrays an intimate, yet candid view of the royal family at leisure.

Adam Lee, a rep from the Charbonnel et Walker London team, explained that the company is a holder of the royal warrant and the official chocolatier to the royal family. Commissioned to create a limited edition product to commemorate the marriage of Kate and William, the chocolatier created many unique options and presented the choices to couple, who personally selected their favorite.

(If you look closely, you can see the words "Kate" and "William" on the chocolates!)

You can enjoy this interesting collection of royal photos at Saks New York from April 28-May 9th.

The limited edition box of chocolates are available for purchase and costs $50.00. I can confirm that the chocolates are absolutely divine! Visit the US website here.

Check out my personal snapshots not featured in this post, on the Lillies and Biscuits Facebook page here!

Image: Charbonnel et Walker