Collagen Chaos ***This is a sponsored conversation that has been brought to you by Vital Proteins I have been posting quite a bit about Collagen lately and using it in everything from soups to smoothies to baking and coffee. As we head into the late fall and the winter months our immune systems tend to run low and sicknesses become …
Happy Tuesday Shoesday! I have been gearing up for some overseas travel and that means I can finally wear some fall clothes. For me, September is the time to get reorganized and the “out with the old, in with the new” mentality takes hold. I absolutely love shoes and accessories; however, Cory will literally kill me if I bring home …
Make time to check in with your yourself and take time for self-care. It is of the utmost importance. The past three years have been a whirlwind of planes, trains and automobiles. Although I would power through my days I would often times feel like I wasn’t even living in my body anymore. I was dealing with constant fatigue, trips …
This is a very tough month for many people as October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, most, if not all of us have been effected by cancer in some way, shape or form. Did you know that many cancers diagnosed in the United States every year can be linked to body fatness, physical inactivity, excess alcohol consumption or …
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Ah mac and cheese…the ultimate comfort food. Why is it that so many of the foods we love and crave are not the foods that are healthy for us. My goal was and has always been to create recipes that are healthy, delicious and leave you feeling satisfied. Last week I purchased a butternut squash …
This is an important bra conversation brought to you by ThirdLove. As always all opinions are my own. Bra // Underwear // Top // Leggings [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2842673″] It seems like these days I live my life in sports bras or pretty lace bralettes because my athletic body does not require much more; however, that was not always the case. In …
Portion control is something that every American most likely struggles with. Why? Because every restaurant you have ever walked into since you were a kid has probably served you extremely oversized portions. Overeating has become a normal part of the S.A.D. or Standard American Diet; however, even the healthiest people run the risk of over eating. Maybe not on kale …
“Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.” -Fall Fall is here! Can you believe it? Even in South Florida the stores are loaded with all things pumpkin spice and everything nice. During this time of year I really miss living in New York with the cool crisp days and sounds of football whistles wafting through the air. All of my favorite days …
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2831869″] I have a love/hate relationship with food and protein bars. On the upside, protein bars are a convenient way to have an on-the-go snack that is packed with a satisfying amount of protein and fiber to keep your blood sugar stable and keep you full between meals. You can even find certain food protein bars that act as …
“Flexibility makes buildings to be stronger. Imagine what it can do to your soul.” -Carlos Barrios Flexibility is a muscle or joints ability to move through full range of motion. Flexibility is also one of the most important components of physical fitness, but unfortunately it is often overlooked. Take a second. Think about the last time you worked up a …
Collagen Peptides (Used in all of these recipes) // Vanilla Collagen Peptides // Dark Chocolate & Blackberry Collagen Peptides // NutriBullet // MCT Oil I am a BIG creature of habit which means I have to create rituals that I can keep up with at home or on the road. As many of you already know my morning ritual consists …
Here in Miami, the effects of Irma have really forced me to stop and take a moment to analyze what life is all about. We are so lucky to have come out of this storm relatively unscathed, but my heart breaks for many of those much less fortunate. We were in the Florida Keys (photo above) for …
***This Forward Food conversation is presented by Baptist Health South Florida. As always all opinions are my own. The concept of Forward Food is helping grow a healthier, more sustainable food system that eventually we as a community can help bring food forward. Did you know that if you swapped three meals per week to a plant-based breakfast, lunch or dinner …
Let’s face it, eating healthy in today’s society takes work. Eating an apple or potato today is not the same as it was when our grandparents sat down at their dinner tables. GMO’s and pesticides have become the new norm and food shopping can be more like navigating a jungle than a walk in the park. Organic produce is not …
This hydration conversation has been sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. As always, all opinions are my own. Summer is still in full swing here in South Florida and since I have been on the road for two weeks I almost completely forgot what true humidity was until I walked out of the American Airlines terminal on Tuesday evening. As …
***This post has been fueled by my friends over at Propel Water! As always, all opinions are my own. Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Propel Water Fitness Festival in Los Angeles. I am already anxiously waiting next year! Why? Because it was one of the coolest and most inspiring experiences I have ever been a part …
