NOT UR AVG
NOTURAVG is a place for globetrotters, fashionistas, health nuts, fitness gurus, and adventure seekers alike! S&J want to create a lifestyle brand to express who they are and what they love. Their daily experiences differ from the AVG because of their heightened perspective of life from 6 feet above the ground. S&J hope that you’ll be inspired by their stories and aspirations!
Making Excuses Burns Zero Calories - Stop waiting for Monday, January 1st, or anything else.
Start now! Living a healthy lifestyle is so important for your mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether it’s exercising 3 times a week or choosing the healthier option on the menu, small actions can make a huge difference. Not to say that the media doesn’t largely influence how we perceive our bodies; we think we’re made of numbers and percentages but we’re not! We’re made of happiness, memories, love, friendships, and past experiences. Ally is a friend of S&J’s who has taught herself to live a healthy lifestyle and love her body, and she now shares her knowledge by helping others as a personal trainer. “There’s nothing better than acquiring a healthier lifestyle, diet, and physique.
I am personal trainer here at the University of Florida, and it’s been one of the best and most rewarding things I could have done in my life. Abs are made in the kitchen! Last but not least, learn to love your body. NYC Food Survival Guide - Jamie’s Gluten Free Plantain Pancake Recipe - Still craving something sweet but feeling that post-Thanksgiving bloat?
We’re with ya! This GF recipe is for all of you who are as obsessed with healthy eating as me. Due to dietary restrictions, I’ve had to do a 360 degree flip on my diet and find new ways to make healthy food taste good. It took some time to perfect, but below is my take on the gluten free breakfast pancake. And honestly, ask any of my friends who’ve tried them, these cakes taste even better than anything you’d order at your local diner! 2 green plantains4 eggs2 tablespoons of organic vanilla extract1 tablespoon of organic maple syrup1 tablespoon of rice milk (substitute: coconut milk, almond milk, etc.)2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil 1/2 cup brown rice flour (substitute: coconut flour)1/2 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of saltOptional: top it with organic maple syrup, almond butter, & fruit! Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract Vermont Organic Maple Syrup Pete and Gerrys Organic Eggs One Degree Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Flour.
About S&J - NOTURAVG. Welcome to NOTURAVG: The Shir & Jamie Lifestyle.
Shir & Jamie are two, not your average, college BFFs finding inspiration across the globe. NOTURAVG is a place for globetrotters, fashionistas, health nuts, fitness gurus, and adventure seekers alike! S&J want to create a lifestyle brand to express who they are and what they love. Their daily experiences differ from the AVG because of their heightened perspective of life from 6 feet above the ground. S&J hope that you’ll be inspired by their stories and aspirations!
Est. 2013 Shir & Jamie met freshman year at the University of Florida at a mutual friend’s dorm room. After their usual Sunday brunch and “light shopping” in NYC, Shir & Jamie decided to create the first NOTURAVG post at one of their favorite rooftop bars, Pod 39. New Orleans: Beignet, Done That! - If there is one thing that we have learned in New Orleans, it’s that the locals have a passion for good food, good music, and beads.
Strolling around the city’s neighborhoods, enjoying the mouth-watering aromas wafting through the air from the kitchen, and listening to the live sounds of Bourbon street is what makes this city so magical. You won’t turn a street corner without seeing someone singing, dancing, or wrapped in a copious amount of beaded necklaces! For those of you like S&J who are obsessed with Paris, it is evident that this old French settlement has developed the French attitude and cultural framework. This week, we bring to you the second UF Road Trip event of the year; the amazing game against LSU that brought us to the SEC Championship! If you’re planning a trip to NOLA any time soon, check out some of our recommendations below for a good time. Restaurants ☆☆☆☆☆ Sylvain Saturday morning we indulged on a delicious brunch at Sylvain. Everything. S&J’s Weekend Guide to New York City -
There’s nothing better than a girl’s weekend in the city!
Here’s our take on the perfect 3 day weekend in NYC. This past summer, I flew to NYC for a weekend to learn more about the Interior Design industry there and, of course, visit my BFF Shir.