On Saturday, I had the chance to check out Citizen Pilate’s new studio on Heights Boulevard. After having a “like” affair with their Instagram account for the past few months, I was excited for the stars to align with my travel schedule to make it possible for me to finally get to check out the studio. Their … Continue reading
Category Archives: In Shape
Your Ultimate 2016 Houston Holiday Gift Guide
Merry Christmas, y’all. Tis the season to… spend all your money. We thought a lot about how to do our gift guide this year. Last year, we talked about books and style. In 2014, we drank and celebrated Tex-Mas. Now, we’re digging deep into our blog post archive to compile your ultimate It’s Not Hou … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Sign Up for the Women’s Quarter Marathon
We’re huge fitness fanatics at It’s Not Hou It’s Me. We don’t shy away from a 5am cycle class. We thrive in a hot yoga sweat sesh, and we love exploring the ins and outs of Houston running trails. In keeping with our enthusiasm for the Houston area and passion for staying fit and healthy, It’s Not Hou It’s … Continue reading
InStep Pilates: The Most Refreshing Workout Ever
As I walked into InStep Pilates, which is located just around the corner from Saint Arnold’s near downtown, I saw allllllll the pilates equipment and joked that it looked like a torture chamber. And you know what…. I would have thought a private pilates session WOULD be torture. In a class, you can skip a … Continue reading
RIDE: A Great Alternative to No-Shave November
If you’re looking for one more reason to fall in love with the Houston Heights, RIDE has got your back. With the tagline “the most fun you can have on a bike,” the indoor cycling studio on 19th Street is filled with black lights, bumping music, and plenty of sweat inducing moves. I went to … Continue reading
Get in Formation at DEFINE Body
Define your body and mind with some weights, bands, and a little TLC from DEFINE River Oaks. With my erratic travel schedule for work, it’s hard for me to maintain a regular work-out routine. So whenever I’m in town, I try to find the best classes that will have the largest impact. For a full … Continue reading
Sweating it out at BIG Power Yoga
This week has been a whirlwind of activity and fitness-wise and otherwise. I did yoga for the first time in a long time last weekend at Breakfast Yoga Club’s September event (see blog post!) and lawd did I feel it in my hamstrings after a nice splits session. Clearly, this was my body telling me … Continue reading
Breakfast Yoga Club is Back at it for Fall
Breakfast Yoga Club is a fantastic example of the yoga community coming to practice together in Houston. Since discovering this niche community, I’ve been able to attend a few sessions in different parts of Houston including the backyard garden of the MFAH managed Rienzi House and the green plaza at CITY CENTRE and I only have good things … Continue reading
9 Things to Know Before You Try Daily Harvest
You’ve probably seen the little D|H cups all over instagram, like JoJo’s future husband’s ex-girlfriend: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany Pearl (@brittany.farrar) I got to try a few smoothies, so now I’m a Daily Harvest expert. Here’s what you need to know before you order all the smoothies online. … Continue reading
10 Things to Know Before You Go to WOMH Night Yoga
We’re no strangers to Raven Tower’s Sunday morning yoga (which is now only the first Sunday of each month), but unfortunately I have never made it out to the White Oak Music Hall’s night yoga with Black Swan. Until last week! TBD on when the next one is, but here’s what you should know! 1. Parking … Continue reading