Kickstart 2016

With a new year, comes fresh possibilities and a chance to make this your best year yet. This year we want to encourage you to nourish your body inside and out, and give yourself the time you need to relax and recharge. To help you kick start 2016 here are some of our top favorite Austin and Houston spots for staying fit and healthy. Like the saying goes, start each day with a grateful heart and a cup of coffee. After your morning workout, take a seat by the window at your local coffee shop, and enjoy a fresh cup of java. Whether you like iced coffee, a cappachino, or a caramel macciato our top coffee picks will have you smiling in the morning. Where to go in Austin: Caffe Medici Where to go in Houston: Revival Market Need a little pick me up after a workout? How does a marathon man, cucumber mint, or carrot work sound. Re-energize with a cold press juice, agua fresca, or a fruit smoothie. Where to go in Austin: Juiceland Where to go in Houston: Flow Juice Bar   Fresh and delicious are just a couple of words to describe our favorite lunch spots. From sandwiches to salads, to pizza and pasta, our top picks will have you saying, "lunch is your favorite meal of the day." Where to go in Austin: Leaf Where to go in Houston: Benjy’s   When time is of the essence, finding a quick bite to eat usually means visiting some unhealthy places. Not the case anymore, our top choices have a ton of choices and best of all everything there is delicious. Where to go in Austin: Snap Kitchen Where to go in Houston: Zöes Kitchen     Great change begins at the dinner table. This year when its time for your family to share meal don't stop by the fast food joints. Instead enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many local farm to table restaurants in Austin and Houston. Where to go in Austin: Gardner (voted by bon appétit magazine as one of America's 50 Best New Restaurant in 2015) Where to go in Houston: BCN Taste & Tradition   In our opinion, dessert is always an option. But finding a healthy dessert, whether you love ice cream, cupcakes, or candy can be a little tough. This year try vegan desserts, not only do they taste delicious but they have less calories. Where to go in Austin: Sweet Ritual Where to go in Houston: Crave Cupcakes     Deep breath, and exhale. If you're looking for a quite place to just think and be, yoga should be your exercise choice for 2016. Whether your into Bikram, Hatha, Vinyasa, or Ashtanga, there's a perfect place for you to relax and stretch. Where to go in Austin :Black Swan Yoga Where to go in Houston: Joy Yoga   Looking for a different type of workout this year? Meet Reformer Pilates. This unique workout uses the Reformer machine to give you a more intense and dynamic pilates workout. Where to go in Austin: Kor180 Where to go in Houston: Body Rock Pilates   From glow in the dark rides to the feeling of accomplishment after a hard ride, we can't get enough of indoor cycling. Though these classes can get a little intense, their fun dance music makes it seem like a party inside the studio. Where to go in Austin: Ride Indoor Cycling Where to go in Houston: Revolution Studio