Before we got married, my hubby and I, decided to take ballroom dance classes so we can be prepared for our first dance which was to the Bob Marley song “Waiting in Vain”. We took the classes in a studio in Manhattan and our experience there wasn’t the greatest and we ended up messing up […]
Goal Setting and Staying on Track
Setting goals and staying on track is what I struggle with the most. Now that I work for myself every day is so different and never usually goes as planned. It’s been increasingly difficult to stay on top of my diet when I have to meet with people over food, blog about restaurants or attend […]
Jersey City Systema
As you all know by now, I am on a health quest to get back to my pre-blogging lifestyle of eating healthy and exercising regularly. Part of this quest is to also discover new ways of incorporating activities that are good for my body and my soul. Let’s be honest, exercising can get monotonous and […]
Liberty Physical Therapy
Liberty Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art facility offering Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy services in downtown Jersey City. Chitra, the owner and physical therapist started her practice a few years ago from a tiny space and has now expanded and completely revamped her office along with her husband Deepak. They recently invited me over for […]
Top Eight Things to Do In Jersey City
We’ve finally made it to that time of week where we can push away from our desks and other work and go, “TGIF.” However, we understand that sitting on the couch and eating a bag of chips may not be everyone’s preference of how to spend their weekend (no, there is nothing wrong with that). […]
60 Day ChicpeaJC Health Challenge
Before starting ChicpeaJC, I was the poster child of health. Working out 5 times a week, eating an extremely healthy diet (I was a vegetarian for a year) sleeping 8-10 hours a night, drinking a ton of water… you get the point. When I started blogging my healthy habits went right out the door. I […]
The Brunswick Center- A Place of Wellness and Education
Brunswickcenter.com I first checked out the Brunswick Center when I went for my butt-whooping training session at IronPlate Studios with lady boss Kristin. She gave me a quick tour of the center which I never really heard of prior to this visit. The Brunswick Center is a place dedicated to Wellness and Health and there […]
Hideaway!
Happy Wednesday friends. It’s been a while since my last dance video post and since we are all getting in shape for the summer I wanted to share one of my favorite summer jams. It’s not very “hip hoppy” but it’s a really fun choreography, inspired by the actual Kesza “Hideaway” video. Hope you enjoy! […]
Spring Weekend Roundup Pt 2
A few days ago as I looked at the ChicpeaJC event calendar, I almost had an aneurism. Over 35 events listed!! I even said, on social media “Not covering events this weekend” but alas I couldn’t help myself. So many fun things happening and the nice weather just started. Has anyone invited a cloning machine […]
ProsToYou Tennis
When I was a kid I always wanted to play tennis, but was too intimidated to try it. I thought it was a sport for those popular rich kids I went to high school with. When I worked at a Club Med in my 20s (an all inclusive resort) the tennis pro gave me a […]
Ball!
“Ball” by T.I is one of my favorite songs to dance to, it’s upbeat and the choreo makes me feel like such a bad ass! I incorporated a little bit of the “crip walk” and of course a “ballin” movement. It’s a simple dance but really gets your heart pumping! I suggest actually trying this […]
Yoga in the Heights
I heard about Yoga in the Heights over the summer when they were having classes at the Riverview Farmers Market. The idea of doing a class outside in a park with the most incredible view sounded amazing to me… I was not able to try it out so when Stephanie and Bridget invited me to […]
THE SPORTS BARRE
I am a fitness fiend and ever since I can remember I’ve been on a quest for that perfect tush. That is why for months now I’ve been waiting for The Sports Barre to open…. I met Jacey and Danielle a few months ago, and we had a fun boozy lunch at Marco and Pepe. They […]
Right There!
Happy Wednesday friends. Last dance video post “Twerk it” seemed to have been very well received! I guess I am not the only one who loves a good old hip hop dance video! Thanks for the support. This week is dedicated to a sexy slow jam “Right There” by Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent. I […]
Pass That Dutch
Happy hump day! The past two days I’ve been hiding at home like a hermit. Recovering from The Jersey City Project Market and staying away from the awful weather we’ve been having. That is the biggest advantage of being a freelancer, being able to work in your PJ’s! Anyway it’s Wednesday and it’s time to get […]
A Staycation at Base NJ
As all moms can attest, it is very difficult to take time for ourselves…between work, appointments, groceries, daycare, entertaining the kids, cooking etc… it’s no surprise that moms end up burning out or freaking out! Which I sort of did… since I started ChicpeaJC I haven’t really taken any time for myself and I recently almost […]
Hello World
This week marked ChicpeaJC’s 6 month anniversary since my first post “Hello World“. Which so happens to be a song I also teach in my Hip Hop class. Every time I hear this Kid Ink jam it reminds me of when I first published ChicpeaJC, it brings up all those feelings of anticipation and excitement. […]
Wiggle Wiggle
Well? Wiggle wiggle… I will be the first to admix this song is cheesy as f-k but it’s also a no-brainer dance jam. Too bad I can’t serve vodka sodas in class and have my people really getting into it. I teach every Wednesday at Base NJ in Jersey City!
Bottoms up!
This weeks hip hop dance video is Trey Songz Bottoms up. This is one of my oldest choreographies, its easy and fun and gets the heart rate pumping! I teach every Wednesday at Base Gym in Jersey City! Check it.#twerkit
Where have you been?
It’s Hip Hop Wednesday! I love this Rihanna Jam, and the dance is sooo fun! That’s all I really have to say about that… Do you guys seriously need a back story for all my videos? I teach on Wednesdays at Base here in Jersey City!! Check it. #twerkit
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