Hi strangers! 
So I’ve sat down so many times to write a post, then get distracted, or am not sure what to write, or.. something. But I miss you all!
So I totally made a liar of myself! A couple posts back I mentioned that when I “disappear” it often means things aren’t so great.. but it’s so the exact opposite this time around! Things have been completely fantastic! So fantastic that I’ve just been living & loving life 
and not taking the time to snap 100 pictures or document it daily. Well that, and my days are pretty repetitive, but filled with things I love.. I’m so lucky!
So what’s been going on…
Well, I found my “yoga home” here in Austin and completely re-fell in love! So in love in fact that I actually get up at 5am, 4 times a week to make it to 6am class. And on the weekend’s I often get to see the beautiful Mrs. Cotter..
I haven’t lifted in a while.. I kind of miss it but as much as I like lifting and competing, I love how Yoga makes every aspect of my life better and makes me a better person (sounds overly dramatic, but it’s true.. more later!). But on top of Yoga 6 days a week, I still try to get in 5 cardio sessions with 3 being HIIT.. lord knows my body type needs it (haha, thanks genetics 
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I’m in the best shape I’ve been in since last August (right before I decided not to do another fitness competition).. hi abs.. I’ve missed you .. and I apologize wallet, the new Lulu outfit I bought yesterday was absolute necessary..
I’m going on a Yoga retreat in Costa Rica in May with people from my AZ studio..
I’m going to SF in March to visit one of my very best friends.. Ok.. have to brag about her.. she was on the Bachelor and just left recently 
My mom’s visiting soon!
I’m finally exploring Austin..
I love my job. I get to build online communities and strategize how to make them as beneficial as possible for the client & user. A lot of what I do, I would do for fun anyway. So lucky! I’m officially a raging social media marketing dork..
Since I spend a lot of my working day in front of the computer, I often try to unplug at night.. but I’m still being a bit of blog lurker and am SO EXCITED for my favorite Fit Foodie who is rocking prep and going to rock the stage!
Excited that it’s almost SXSW time in Austin..
It snowed in Austin.. though Boomer hardly noticed..
I haven’t eaten meat in almost 4 weeks.. No, not going vegetarian. I just realized one day that I hadn’t had meat in a week, then decided to see how long I could go.. considering I’ve been graving Texas BBQ Ribs like crazy the last few days.. it might not be much longer 
But may need an intervention when it comes to these.. and I’ve still had a Green Vega Sport Protein Smoothie everyday since last November..
I also haven’t had dairy (gah.. except for Arctic Zero.. so addicted) in almost that long.. but thanks to Vegan “Yogurt” I’m ay-okay..
Based on Katie’s recipe, I use 1 tbsp Agar flakes per 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk. Bring to a slow boil, whisking frequently, Reduce heat and continue to let it boil for a few minutes, making sure flakes are disolved. Remove from heat for a few minutes. Pour into a not-likely-to-melt container and refrigerate until solid. Place in a food processor, add 1 tsp Vanilla Extract per cup of Milk and Stevia to taste. Blend! It’s also amazing to mix in Unsweetened Cocoa Powder or my personal favorite, Peanut Flour..
I’m as happy & content (in ‘there’s always another goal in sight’ sorta way) as I’ve ever been..
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Glad you are back! And yoga is wonderful! I am just getting back into bodyflow, and I am loving it.
welcome back
And i went to Costa Rica for a month long yoga teacher training. 11 years ago!!
You will fall in love with it…can’t wait to hear more about where you’re going in C.R. and the whole retreat, info, etc.
I cannot flippin wait for SXSW!
I’ve been wanting to start yoga, but I haven’t found any recs for good places way up north
The Golds by my work and near home offer it, but only during the day. BOO!
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Do you have any specific SXSW recommendations for me? I’m going to try to hit up a couple things during Interactive, but I’m completely clueless when it comes to music. It would be fun to meet up!
what I usually do is get the Chronicle the week before and scout things that sound interesting. That and I look at Showlistaustin.com
I don’t get a wristband and I almost never pay for any of the shows. I go to Jo’s Coffee and Treadgills showcases every year. There is also the huge free one at Auditorium shores.
I so enjoy seeing you too! Lulu outfits are allowed!!! Every girl needs one, right? And I just might hide myself in your suitcase for your SF trip and CR trip. They both sound amazing!
hey love! i did miss you but so happy that we have connected through FB and emails so I still get to stay on top of your life
ps-your not coming this weekend for camp are you?!
thank you so much for the shout out! I am super excited a bit nervous, but hey, no turning back now! LOL
I am so glad you are in a good place and you sound so damn happy!!!! YESSSS
artic zero?!?! is that the really low calorie ice cream? I heard great things about it!
xoxoxo
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I am SO happy to hear that things are going so amazing for you! I knew you’d get through the hard part of it and come out shining – it’s just in your blood! I really need to get my butt into yoga and get these muscles stretched out from lifting. Perhaps I will join you on a weekend morning? I’m working on not working so much – keep your fingers crossed on a few things – so perhaps we can explore together? Especially now that it’s awesome outside! Again, kudos – so happy for you!
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Thank you so much, and definitely! I’ll probably be doing a 10am & maybe 11:30 class on Saturday, and 11:30 Sunday class. It’s a little farm away, but we could meet at my house and my grab brunch after? I want to here all about your trip and what’s been going on!
So glad to hear how wonderful things are going. Life has a way of figuring it out for ya! Not me yet but I know it is coming!
I have to try that yoga stuff!
You have so much going on and it’s ALL good! I’m so happy I stopped by to check on you.
Yey!!! so happy for you! My hubs is from Austin so we go back to visit often. Love that place!! I totally understand..I love unpluggin from the computer and being away from all kinds of tech stuff. I work on the computer all day so in my time off I like to get back to real life=) so go girl! Get out and enjoy life! Its beautiful!
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Thanks Chrysta! Well next time you’re in town, shoot me an email, would love to meet up over coffee.. or yoga
Alyson, I love your blog. I just recently got into yoga and I love it. A word of advice from experience, don’t abandon your weight lifting. Lift at least once per week, as you get older you’ll be glad you did. Keep up the good work.
I’m so happy to hear that everything’s going well for you! Loving your job would make every day great for sure. Plus all that yoga sounds amazing!
aw I love Boomer. Hate the snow though! Is it summer yet!?