I am all about the quickie…meal that is. I love throwing peanut butter and banana on a rice cake for breakfast or quick oats with berries. I rarely buy cold cuts, but when I do it must be low sodium roast beef. I love it in a wrap, with probiotic filled sauerkraut or a pickle with spicy mustard. This …
Last week I had the honor of shooting a video for Elle.com. Yonce’s trainer Marco Borges has created an inner thigh workout fit for a pop icon. Click here to see the full article on Elle.com or check out the workout below! These new business ventures and keeping one of the most famous singers in the world in top form undoubtedly keeps …
As many of you know I am always looking for new and fun ways to work on my fitness. I find that working out with a partner or group ALWAYS makes the time go faster and your sweat session much more enjoyable! Last week, I had the opportunity to have a great day with my Wilhelmina Fitness family at Bounce! …
A few weeks ago I posted about baked Alaskan Cod. White fish is back this week, but with a tropical curry twist. During this cold weather months in NYC I crave Thai food and I just had one of the best spicy curry dishes in the world this weekend. You know the drill, freezing temps, pajamas, movies and great take out. …
I cannot take credit for this wonderful blog, but thank you Annabel Fitzsimmons for this great information! Let’s get to it… The Real Lowdown On Pilates Workouts Many fitness fads come and go, but Pilates has proven its staying power. People looking to find focus and build a strong core, excellent posture, and a balanced, aligned body need look no …
As stated in earlier posts, Cory and I joined Equinox a few months ago and since I started teaching barre classes I really have begun to get a firm grasp of how music can affect the classroom environment…BIG TIME! Music has the power to cheer you up, make you cry, turn you on and even bring you back to a specific …
Kim Kardashian may have thought she broke the internet showing off all of her ‘assets’ a while back, but the insta/twittersphere has been blowing up over Sports Illustrated Swimsuits newest rookie. Who is she you ask? Well she just happens to be Wilhelmina New York’s very own plus size model Robyn Lawley. Not only is she a stunning beauty, but she …
Recently, Cory and I made a brave attempt at ‘Meatless Monday’. My man is from Ohio and simply put…he is meat and taters guy all day…’eryday. During my brothers wedding week the men went out fishing and caught tons of fresh Mahi and Tuna. The day after we left, the resort cooked up all of the beautiful fish. We were …
During the holidays everything seems to take a backseat to food, family and fun. The holiday season always kicks off with my birthday the week before Thanksgiving. From there, it seems to be an endless parade of turkeys, cupcakes, good wine and family fun. This holiday season was no exception. I even hosted my first “Friendsgiving”, complete with all of the …
The holidays are around the corner and Cory has been asking me over and over again what I want. I am so grateful for all that we have, but between teaching classes, traveling for modeling jobs and working out at the gym, I am leaning towards all things active. Gift cards to lululemon, Nike.com or Sports Authority are always welcome …
Today, I am on the way to a photoshoot in New York City. I will get my hair and makeup done by a professional makeup artist. She will try her best to tame my unruly bed-head and make my recent chin breakout look non existent. An amazing art director will be there to tell me how to push body angels so …
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet and the halls are already decked with wreathes, twinkling lights and trees of all shapes and sizes. Every year the holiday season seems to come quicker and quicker, and the endless array of holiday parties, “friendsgivings” and work functions are on-going events that seem to all end up …
Hi everyone! I cannot believe how fast time is flying. I am days away from turning the big 3-0, and I feel like it was yesterday I was running around Towson with my bests celebrating the big 2-1. I always equate the change of seasons from cool to cold as soon as the clock strikes midnight on November 16 (My …
Cory and I just celebrated our first year of marriage. Time has flown by. It feels like yesterday that I put on the white dress and walked down the longest aisle ever in the Cadet Chapel at West Point. It was the most perfect day shared with our family and friends. This weekend we celebrated with food, food, wine and more …
Your favorite pancakes are back with a fall twist! I have gotten many thanks and inquiries about the original four ingredient flax pancakes. My go-to breakfast recipe. These are just as simple, but bursting with comforting fall flavors! Here are my Pumpkin Flax Fall Pancakes. Ingredients: 1/2 Ripe Banana 2 Heaping Tbs Pure Pumpkin 2 Eggs 2 Tbs Ground Flax …
Growing up my mom would always make her signature ‘Game Day Nachos’. They bring back warm memories of crisp Sundays with the sounds of football in the background. Spending time in New York this past month I had the chance to catch up with family and friends alike. These days my favorite people are sharing their lovely recipes with a healthy …
