Recent Blog Posts

If you’re a fitness fanatic, someone who generally likes to exercise or are working toward a health or fitness goal, chances are you like a good sweat session. And I’m guessing that when it comes to your chosen workout, the more intense and sweatier the workout, the better – right? Not necessarily. As a barre instructor, I’d like to say I’m amazed by just how many people think if they don’t sweat … [Read more...]

You're unhappy in the corporate world and thinking about quitting your full-time job to pursue your side hustle - that thing you're truly passionate about. Believe me, I've been there and done that. In 2012, I quit my full-time job in Corporate Communications to pursue a full-time career in Health Coaching. Now, six years later, I often have conversations with other aspiring Health Coaches who are … [Read more...]

I've never been a coffee drinker but many people - my clients included - have a love-hate relationship with the beverage. There's no doubt it's addictive and not just because of the caffeine. Many coffee-drinkers report that they're just as tied to the experience of drinking coffee as they are the energy it gives them. Regardless of where you land on that spectrum, if you're looking for some … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. Before visiting NOW Foods in Chicago, Il., two weeks ago for an Influencer Immersion, I hadn’t thought much about the concept of brand trust. I think a lot about brand loyalty – I have certain brands that are my go-to, but I always thought brand trust came with the territory of securing a spot on the store … [Read more...]

I was planning this post several weeks ago, before knowing that the franchised barre studio where I've been teaching for the past year and a half was closing. The New York City Soho studio closed its doors last night. (Update: I am now teaching at The Bar Method Noho!) I thought about holding back on posting this, but this seems like the best time ever to explain the benefits of a Bar Method … [Read more...]

Spring is a time of renewal and refreshment, it signals new beginnings and for many in the wellness world, that means embarking on a detox. You're probably familiar with detoxing or "cleansing" in some way, but hold up: I'm not talking about anything drastic. Why not try a gentle spring detox? Why would you even want to detox? The answer is simple. Toxins. We're exposed to countless sources of … [Read more...]

Having been a Health Coach for eight years, one of the most common misconceptions is that people assume my diet is perfect. Not true! Sure, my diet is very clean and I stay on track with it fairly easily, but I don't believe in restriction so there are indulgences here and there. The difference for me now as a Health Coach is that I easily get back on track when I fall off and the food noise that … [Read more...]

The seasons are changing - so it (finally) seems- and warmer weather calls for a new skincare regimen to shed those winter layers. Just like you replace down and fur with silk and cotton, soups and stews with salads and smoothies, it's time to trade thick moisturizers for lighter serums. I've rounded up a few of my all-natural skin care essentials for spring.  Not only do these all-natural … [Read more...]