I’m not going to sugarcoat it – my pregnancy fitness routine isn’t what I expected it to be. Before pregnancy, knowing that exercise was healthy during pregnancy – it helps reduce swelling, reduces your chances of gestational diabetes, improves sleep, increases energy and lots more – I thought I would do everything I had done before. That turned out not… Read More
This post was sponsored by Tobacco Free New York State as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As a kid, growing up in the 80’s (yes, I’m that old but you probably already know that by now!), I was surrounded by tobacco ads – on television, in magazines,… Read More
If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here: Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby! Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility Once we found out I was expecting – 9 days after the implantation procedure – I was already considered 4 weeks pregnant. This was a happy, but also uncertain time as we… Read More
Summer is almost here and there’s no better time to detox to get you feeling your best for Summer. While I’ve never been one to recommend juice cleanses or starvation diets, one whole foods detox I can get on board with is Sakara Life. With Sakara Life, you can detox FOUR ways. Keep reading for an exclusive Sakara discount code…. Read More
This post is sponsored by Harvest Snaps. All opinions are my own. In the Winter, after I teach a barre class or finish my workout, I make a beeline toward home to hibernate. In the Spring, it’s not quite the same. The warmer weather and longer days mean that I make more plans and don’t mind spending extra time outside…. Read More
There was a time when clients would ask my advice about protein bars and I would steer them the other direction. Protein bars Β – even (and especially) plant-based protein bars – have traditionally been laden with sugar, fillers and other ingredients rendering them more like a candy bar than a health food. However, protein bars are experiencing a comeback (from… Read More
If you’re a wine-lover, you’re going to want to read this. As a social drinker who appreciates a good glass – or two – of wine, but couldn’t shake the guilt I felt when drinking said glass – or two – of wine, I started to dig into how I could enjoy alcohol within the confines of my healthy lifestyle…. Read More
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… 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… Read More
