“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” How many times have you heard that saying? Yea, me too! On the morning after Oprah changed my world and blew my mind in five minutes I woke up ready and raring to go. Honestly, what morning wouldn’t be complete without a short stack and strawberry compote? I love whipping up …
10 Ways to Overcome Fear and Become FEARLESS in 2018
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2974845″] Jacket (on sale for $34.99)// Top // Tights // Bag (similar) // Shoes//Hat Fear is as natural a human emotion that can be as common as laughter as happiness. We all have fear at some point or another, but there are simple steps you can take to help you overcome that fear and become the person you truly want …
Stay Healthy in Rome (and Other European Cities)- Top Ten Tips by by TWF
“Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.” -Robert De Nero, American actor Ah Roma! The home of Julius Caesar, The Colosseum, and the most decadent food on the planet. Traveling is something that truly feeds my soul and my waistline like no other. It seems many of you are looking forward to traveling more in 2018 and I love sharing …
Bullying: Lessening the Harm to Your Child
*** This post is a sponsored conversation brought to you by my friends from Baptist Health South Florida. Many of you may or may not know that I was formerly a high school physical education teacher. I have a Masters Degree in K-12 Physical Education and spent many service hours observing school children of all ages in the gymnasium and …
Date Truffles 4 Ways
My sweet tooth has been off the charts lately! I want caramel brûlée lattes from Starbucks and even found myself buying ice cream sandwiches from Whole Foods the other day! Sugar cravings usually aren’t my jam, but for some reason the season gets me in the mood for total indulgence. Do you feel the same way? I can usually have …
Move, Set Limits and Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are a magical time spent with family and friends and loved ones. Precious moments that will be frozen in time. Thanksgiving is honestly one of my favorite holidays, but I can have the tendency to ” over do it”. We all can, AMIRIGHT? Thanksgiving is the start of a month long celebration and according to this article people …
Holiday Maple Kale Pecan Salad
Kale me crazy, but I just love Kale. All kinds of it. curly kale, baby kale. I like kale that is chopped, torn or whole. I put it in everything from smoothies to soups. Kale is great source of fiber and chock full of vitamins, minerals like folate and magnesium. Although I love kale, I also love other greens that …
Almond Flour Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
20 days left before family and presents galore! That is if you celebrate Christmas. December is a magical time for everyone regardless of what you practice. Here in Florida we live in an endless summer, but temps have definitely dropped this week and the cool breeze feels like heaven. On Instagram, I did a poll and asked what you, …
Holiday Health Benefits of Meditation
Happy Holidays! I feel like with every passing year I see Christmas Trees going up and holiday commercials airing earlier and earlier! Thanksgiving is often tainted by thoughts of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday and anxious family members scoot from tables to brave the hustle and bustle of stressful outlet malls and electronic boutiques. This holiday season …
Gluten Free Vegetable Stuffing
***This recipe was created by Baptist Health South Florida. As always all opinions are my own. Gluten Free cauliflower stuffing you say? Yes I do say and it is delicious! Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday you guys. Family and friends getting together for a great meal and to make memories that will last a lifetime. I had a conversation …
Midi Skirts and Sneakers: A Fit Fashion Story
Skirt (I wear a size 6 at H and M)// Scorpio Top (Sold Out) //Sneakers [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2904731″] After a the past few weeks of travel I had the opportunity to kick my fitness clothes to the curb for days spent exploring new cities and cultures. Honestly, it felt good to dress up and feel like an actual 33 year old woman! I …
Chinese Health Foods You Should Start Eating Today #TWFxTravels
Happy Monday or Sunday or Monday…This time change is truly wild! When Cory and I took our first vacation out of the country we felt so disconnected to the outside world and depended solely on our Garmin to get us through. There was limited access to wifi in South America and even though Facebook was a thing, Instagram, Snapchat and …
Jet Lag: How to Make it to the Other Side of the World and Not Miss a Beat
Ni Hao! Hello from Shanghai, China! I feel like the past two weeks I could not have been thrust into two completely different worlds. Italy was a whirlwind of love, history, pasta and a sense of home that I will talk about as soon as I am back in the states. After returning from Italy I spent 48 hours in …
Taco Tuesday With Rubio’s Coastal Grill
***This post has been sponsored Rubio’s Coastal Grill. Your one stop shop next Taco Tuesday. It’s almost Taco Tuesday, kind of my favorite day of the week after Fri-YAY! Give me a tortilla, some protein and fresh avocado and I am one happy girl. When I moved to Florida, fish tacos became a staple in my diet. They are usually …
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Truly Have Health Benefits?
Apple Cider Vinegar has been touted as a miracle tonic everywhere from Instagram to Good Morning America! I actually drink it every morning to help me detox and hydrate my cells and truly feel “off” when I miss my morning drink. After chugging the mixture shown above my belly settles and I feel ready to take on the day. I …
Boxing:5 Reasons to Add it to Your Fitness Regimen With Christa Dipaolo
This past summer I had the opportunity to experience tons of different workouts thanks to Propel Water. As a woman, taking heavy lifting classes or intense boot camp can classes can be intimidating and often times I would find myself walking right into the Yoga/Barre studio solely based on the fact that I thought I wasn’t ready to for more …