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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...]

Earlier this year when I returned to blogging after a hiatus, I mentioned there were some personal issues that had kept me away. It has always been difficult for me to open up fully in this space, but when I do, I know it's something my readers appreciate and the fact that I wasn't ready to share what I'm sharing today kept me from wanting to write at all for several months. This week is National … [Read more...]

This is by no means a personal finance blog and I'm certainly not an expert on the topic, but many of you told me you're looking for more conscious living tips from me and since I was once a reckless spender who took it upon myself to reform destructive spending habits, today I'm sharing some simple, everyday insight on how I learned to save and spend money consciously.  Six years ago, when … [Read more...]

As a pescatarian who also doesn't eat dairy, I tend to eat a lot of seafood, but if you don't have the same restrictions or preferences, eating seafood might not be top of mind. However, new dietary guidelines confirm it should be. Earlier this week I went to an event at Crave Fishbar hosted by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) and learned that two servings of seafood per week is the … [Read more...]