Recent Blog Posts

  More than ever, people are becoming aware of our food supply and where it comes from. That's a good thing! But with that awareness, comes buzz words like "organic" and "local." While helpful, for many people, these terms can be confusing in the produce aisle. One question I'm often asked is "What's the difference between local and organic? Which is better?"  In short, there is a … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! I'm back from an extended trip to the UK and Dubai and what's a new year without a 2017 year in review post? I acknowledge this is slightly delayed, but better late than never! I think we can all agree that 2017 had its own challenges. From a personal and professional standpoint, I accomplished a lot and for that I'm grateful.  GOT A MINUTE? CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INPUT ON … [Read more...]

Almost ten years ago I started this blog to share about health and wellness out of my passion for what I was learning as a student at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I knew relatively little about blogging, but over time I've learned more. Although this blog is somewhat different than most of today's blogs, it remains a meaningful place for me to share some details about my life and … [Read more...]

Inspired by the New York City Marathon as I am every year I don't run it, this year I decided to take action and sign up for the NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K. The 9.3 mile race would be the longest distance I've run in some time - maybe even all year. Aside from the distance itself, the only potential challenge was that I had only four weeks to prepare. The Plan  I did some digging around on the … [Read more...]

If it seems like I've been a little quiet around the blog for awhile, I have a good reason. Actually, several good reasons, but this is the one I'm focusing on today: Since January, I've been training to become a Certified Barre Instructor at The Bar Method and as of last month, I can now say that I'm officially a Certified Barre Instructor! The Bar Method is a barre-based workout known for … [Read more...]

If you're someone who experiences a sense of dread or overwhelm about the week ahead every time Sunday rolls around, you're not alone. According to a survey by Monster, the job site, 76 percent of Americans experience anxiety on Sunday night - also known as the Sunday Blues or Sunday Scaries. I, myself, am no stranger to this kind of anxiety, but I refuse to let it ruin an entire day of my … [Read more...]

Growing up in Kentucky, I never traveled a ton. My dad was fairly well-traveled so he tried to instill an appreciation of it in us by taking the family to California, Italy, Paris ... but I mostly preferred to stay comfortable at home. In my twenties, I caught the travel bug and decided I wanted to see as much of the world as possible. Luckily, my husband loves to travel too so we try to take as … [Read more...]