Simply Tasheena: February 2018

If you follow me on social media. You know that I attended my first spin class in New York. I was offered this opportunity as a private blogger event. (This is one of the bonuses of attending blogger conferences. Most of them have private events open to attendees.) I was so excited about attending this event and for it to be my first spin class in New York I knew it was going to be epic.

You can read all about my BlogHer18 Health recap here.

Me not asking any questions, I really didn't know what to bring. Once I got settled into my hotel, I quickly finish changing, ensured my google maps was working and headed to Flywheel Sports where the event was being held. It literally took me less than 10 minutes to reach the destination.

Once I arrived at the location, I signed in chatted with other bloggers, Snapchatted and waited for the event to start.

During my check-in time, I was given spinning shoes and I selected a locker.

Once it was time for the event to start. We were assigned seating. Which I was thankful for because I was placed on the far side to the back. It was nice because I wasn't sure if the light's were going to be on or off and I didn't want anyone to catch me making any ugly exercise faces. LOL

The instructor instructed us how to properly secure our shoes onto the bikes and also explained the features on the bike.

Once the class started (the lights did turn off), I was so pumped! Prior to the event starting, one of the reps from Vagisil came and gave her story which was truly inspiring. She told us at any point during this class if we felt like giving up to shot out “If not now, then when, and if not me then who?” It was so inspiring to be amongst so many amazing encouraging ladies.

I realized from this event that sometimes you have to use the resources around you when you feel like giving up. It's so easy to forget that in life.

The spinning class was phenomenal, our instructor was so amazing. I love her playlist and just her vibe. She was so sweet during the entire process and kept on encouraging us to go at our own speed or above! I would highly suggest if you're thinking about taking a spin class to do it, it's such a wonderful experience. You will leave inspired and motivated! I follow a couple of people on social media who are avid spinners. I didn't get it, now I do. I now understand why it's part of their daily routines. If you're wondering if it works out your entire body. It does! Especially your legs and core.

Have you ever attended a spin class before?

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I'm often asked what are my favorite kitchen products and honestly. I have four products that I love and have owned for several years now. Today I'm sharing my Top 4 Kitchen Products Worth Buying. I hope this post can be helpful if you're thinking about purchasing any of these products.

I remember the day I received my Kitchen Aid Mixer for Christmas. Boy, that was the best Christmas ever. I had this thing on my wishlist for years. I wasn't sure if I would use it or if it would just collect dust. I love to bake and I could honestly say that my Mixer gets a lot of use. What I love about it most is that it does the job for you. You can multi-task. Set your timer on your phone and check emails and have pizza dough or cinnamon rolls dough needing at the same time. I'm so guilty of this, especially during the holidays. I'll allow the Kitchen Aid Mixer to do its thing and prep other Dishes.

I invested in the Vitamix a couple of years ago because I was tired of buying blenders. I found myself purchasing blenders at least once a year if not a couple of times in a year and it really adds up. My Vitamix is my baby, I make everything in it, from soups to cakes. I literally try to make everything in it! This blender is so powerful. I love that when I make smoothies, it has a timer and does the work for me. Most weeks I use it daily if not a couple of times in a day because it just makes things a lot easier to make. Plus, no clumps when making smoothies!

I have to be honest with you. When I first purchased this Kitchen Aid food processor. I only purchased it because I wanted to make almond butter at home. It took me so long to make almond butter in it because I wasn't sure if this machine was powerful enough and I didn't want to break it. This food processor has helped me around the kitchen in so many ways. From making vegan burgers to almond butter. It really does make me look like a pro chef. I've been using this thing for years making my black bean burger in it. Last year I finally took the leap to make homemade almond butter in it and it came out perfect. I mean it's so good. Raw with only one ingredient which is Almonds. Theirs nothing like homemade almond butter.

After our last juicer broke I was fed up and I was tired of purchasing juicers. I love homemade juices. My favorite is pineapple and ginger juice. Let's not forget good ole' Jamaican carrot juice. Yes, please! This juicer does a wonderful job at doing what it is supposed to do. I have to thank my sister-in-law for really narrowing down my search for me. I did a ton of research. As prior stated I was tired of purchasing a juicer. I've owned this juicer and I just love it. Cleanup is a breeze, and I love that you can put a liner in it to collect the pulp.

Below I shared some of my favorite uses for these products. I do not own and of the Kitchen Aid mixer attachments as of right now. However, I am defiantly opened to the idea. Homemade pasta and/or ice cream? Yes, please! Also, please feel free to ask any questions pertaining to these products. As prior mentioned. I've owned them all for a couple of years now and love them and use them.

What's your favorite kitchen product?