Five wellness rituals to add to your routine

July 23, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Hopefully, you’re reading this because you realize self-care is important. As a new mama, it can be hard to make time for myself but I realize that when I do invest in myself, I’m a better human overall. I’m able to show up as my best self and be more present. Of course, I love self-care in the form of manicures and facials but I’m always on the lookout for natural ways to cultivate healthy habits. Especially if they keep me well, happy and thriving. The below rituals aren’t new by any means, actually, some of them are gaining in popularity but I thought it would be fun to roundup some of my favorites to share with ya’ll.

Sweat & Reset Event Recap

February 4, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

After nearly three years of blogging and doing this whole Instagram thing, I find it so important now to connect with people in real life. Sure it’s great to link up and chat online but it really doesn’t get much better than spending time face to face. Good old fashioned bonding, friendship and community.

FROM CHRONIC STRESS TO BARRE3 – MY STORY.

January 22, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

It was spring of 2016. The previous fall, I had beaten my half marathon PR and was determined to do it again. As a runner, I was always determined to get better, faster and stronger. I was always in competition with myself. Of course, I was following a plan and getting in all my miles but I was also doing my favorite group fitness classes on top of that – spinning, rowing, HIIT and strength training. I’m sure you can see where this is headed or maybe you can even relate?

‘Tis the season for Garmin

November 30, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

Why I support Garmin, my favorite devices and all the holiday deals.

My girl Sarah from Indulge recently wrote a blog post about why she wears Garmin. And I instantly thought, duh … why didn’t I think of that? Especially since so many of you out there are on the Apple watch train and ask me a lot via DM why I choose to train with Garmin over other smartwatches. So here we are …

What’s in my cart: Costco haul

September 4, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

When we’re not on the road or traveling, we have the luxury of space, storage, and a kitchen so we naturally like to stock up on groceries to make mealtime easy. We prefer to shop at Costco and do a haul every two weeks to ensure that there are enough healthy choices to whip up so we aren’t tempted to eat out.

Budget-friendly activewear items from Forever 21

March 12, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Truth be told, I’ve always been pretty bold with my style. I love a good trend. Over the years, I’ve learned to invest less on trendy items and spend more on basics. However, this doesn’t stop me from going all out with my personal style. Trendy pieces and the way I style them are what make my style unique.

lululemon pieces you need right now

January 12, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Yes, the holiday season is over and your time spent shopping for others is coming to a close. That means all the more reason to do a little shopping for yourself. Who doesn’t need a little retail therapy after the stressful holiday hustle — am I right?

How to try a new class like a BOSS.

November 8, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Okay, I totally get it. Going to a new studio can be really intimidating. Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of newbie appearances. Since joining ClassPass, I’ve attended over 300 classes at boutique fitness studios across the country. Through CP, I’ve discovered classes and instructors that I love and I’ve even made IRL friends so trust me when I say the juice is worth the squeeze. Peep my tips below so you can try new classes like a pro.

Meditation for Athletes

October 30, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

There are several studies out there linking chronic stress to inflammation and disease. Essentially, stress is associated with just about every modern disease you can name. Cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions, depression and gastrointestinal problems to name a few. Knowing this should be enough to make stress management an important part of our daily routine. While we may not be able to avoid stress, we can certainly influence how it affects us.

OmniBall: The Newest Way to Workout

September 2, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

By now you should know that I LOVE trying new workouts. My goal is to expand people’s perceptions of “fitness” so that they can discover a plethora of ways to break a sweat. Seriously, there are so many options out there these days.