I am not a trendsetter. I was the last one in college (in New York City might I add) to purchase a pair of Uggs right when it became a thing. That is, until I hurt my foot so bad and the only thing I could walk in were my roommates’ Ugg boots. I now own four pairs. Growing up …
In Defense Of The Feminine Body
Growing up, I associated femininity with sexuality. A feminine woman, I learned, was desirable, sexy, slim, and could captivate anyone in the room by her sheer presence and hotness. I was 12 years old, flat chested, awkward and a far cry from feminine, or at least, my interpretation of it. I figured I’d grow into this feminine body somehow, but I …
Week 4 Schedule #BlissFitHabits
Welcome to week four, fitness junkies! This last week feels a little bittersweet. I’m so proud of all of you who have jumped into this challenge with an open mind, tackled your fears and embraced the mindset and physical challenges. I am motivated by you, inspired by you and most of all, really, really grateful for you all. THANK YOU. …
Week 3 Schedule: #BlissFitHabits for fitness and mindset
We’re down to week 3 in our #BlissFitHabits challenge and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come! Now is a great time to check in with ourselves and our progress. Have you held yourself accountable and completed your workouts on schedule or have you procrastinated or made excuses as to why you can’t complete the workout on a given day or …
Week 2 schedule: #BlissFitHabits
Man, oh man! Week one had me fired up! Even on days when a workout felt like a chore, just knowing that we’re on this journey together was enough to get me back on track. I hope it was the same for you, too! If you haven’t tuned into the Instagram check-ins, here a few of mine from this week. …
Four Weeks to Blissful Fitness & Positive Habits
What’s stopping you from living a blissful, authentic and healthy life? Is it poor habits, self-doubt, or a hectic schedule? Or maybe, you’re feeling bored with your routine and not sure what to do anymore. Trust, me I’ve been there, especially around this time of year. Once fall rolls around it’s easy to get lost in the hustle of the …
6 Ways To Beat The Comparison Trap
They say you shouldn’t compare your ‘behind the scenes’ to someone else’s ‘highlight reel.’ This is meant to make us feel better about the narcissist posts we see on social media. The unfortunate side of social media is that it’s turned us into our own monsters. We compare our significant others, our training, our bodies to those on our social …
4 Rules to Train & Thrive Like a Champion
Before I dive into this week’s post, I am really digging these chocolate espresso banana bread muffins from PaleOMG. So easy to make, so delicious, I devoured them over the course of two days. They were good while they lasted. I highly suggest making yourself a batch, or three. No judgement here. Ok, glad to get that off my chest. In between making …
Bouncing back: 5 Ways to Recover From a Binge
“Mom, can I get this muffin?” Per usual, Starbucks was overcrowded and I was fiending for a coffee. This little girl and her four friends were standing between my next caffeine fix and me. This girl couldn’t have been more than twelve years old, so it struck me when she followed her begging with “But Mooooom, I will run a …
5 Daily Habits Of The Mentally Fit
My first half-marathon was a flat course in Boston on an unusual 80 degree Saturday morning. Most runners will tell you that a flat course is good for setting new PRs and a solid choice for first time runners. My only goal was to finish the race without dying. Thankfully, I finished the race in one piece, but it was …