Recent Blog Posts

Today is National Protein Day (yes, there really is a day for everything!) so what better time to shed light on this oh-so-important-but-often-overlooked macronutrient. According to a recent survey, 37% of Americans don't get enough protein and I believe that! The USDA recommendation is 45 grams of protein for women, but for most people that's far too low! It's common that when my clients start … [Read more...]

The seasons are changing and basically that means the weather is still windy and frigid. That dry, cold air can wreak havoc on sensitive, exposed skin like your hands, but also your lips. Unless I'm going out, I don't necessarily like to put much on my lips but in this climate it's unavoidable if I want to prevent chapping and cracking. I've rounded up some of the best natural lip balms I could … [Read more...]

So you're passionate about health and wellness and want to make it a career - maybe even become a health coach. First, let me reassure you that you're in the right place. About 15 years ago I felt a calling likely similar to what you're feeling right now. I was working in Corporate Public Relations but feeling dis-satisfied with the trajectory of my career. I loved anything pertaining to wellness … [Read more...]

The last time I wrote about our infertility journey was almost a year ago. Everytime I post something personal about infertility, I struggle with whether to share it and once I do, I usually want to crawl into a hold and hide. But, I feel that since I have a platform to share, it makes sense to do so. First, thank you to those of you who reached out and offered kind words following my Instagram … [Read more...]

I'll admit that there was a time in my life when Valentine's Day was everything to me. I longed for the moment I was in a relationship special enough to celebrate a day reserved only for lovers. Now that I'm in a relationship special enough to celebrate Valentine's Day, is it ironic that we don't celebrate it at all? Don't get me wrong, I love Valentine's Day in that it's a celebration of love, … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. It's Winter and that can only mean one thing - opportunities are rife for bolstering your immune system (hello sniffles), taking care of your skin (dry air, not fair) and soothing sore muscles. I have endless gratitude for Western Medicine and rely on it whenever it's needed, but as a Health Coach I also like to supplement with natural … [Read more...]

If you're a modern woman with a family, full-time job, side hustle, friends, hobbies and anything else that takes up your precious time and often makes it hard to slow down, you know the importance and value of taking care of yourself, but maybe you don't always do it. I know this scenario all too well because it happens to the best of us and that's why one of my favorite healthy eating hacks … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! This year we stayed stateside for the holidays and I took some time off of blogging and my usual social media schedule. We started the week in Vermont for a short ski trip to kick off 2019. I'm thankful that our travel schedule was lighter this year and also for the time off. As far as years go, 2018 was pretty ok for me. There were some difficult moments - and likely more to come … [Read more...]