It should come as no surprise to you that I don't really love working out. For me, keeping my body healthy usually starts in the kitchen and I've rarely ever found myself excited to go to the gym. However, with age (and a baby) it becomes more and more difficult to keep those lbs off! I decided to challenge myself and see if working out consistently was all it’s cracked up to be. So, I worked out for 7 days to see if I could change my mentality and actually start to enjoy it. Here's my ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips you NEED to succeed with a Low Carb Lifestyle
I hate the word diet. I hate everything about it. It feels restrictive, it feels frustrating and I just don't like the idea of being so rigid. Truth be told, my weight was never a struggle for me until I had a baby. And yes, I know how blessed I am to be able to say that. As many of you know, after you have a baby your body changes and I have been struggling to lose the last bit. One diet I have been hearing about nonstop, from friends, the news, and even the IG world has been the Keto diet. ... [ Read More ]
5 Ways to Stay Motivated to Work Out
The second it gets cold out, I just want to wear a big comfy sweater, lay on the couch and eat tons of ramen. Does anyone else feel the same way? Also, working out is usually the last thing on my mind to begin with so now with the cold weather and carb overload cravings, my fitness level can easily get to an all-time low. Realistically, given the amount of pasta I feel like eating on a daily basis, it really should be kicked into gear. Since I'm now over officially over 30 and my body has ... [ Read More ]
5 EASY Ways Incorporate Mindful & Organic Elements Into Your Life
Listen, I really wish I could live a perfectly curated, Pinterest-worthy, organic lifestyle. You know the ones you see online where everyone is always meditating, eating organic and in some sort of perfect yogi-zen mode? Reality check, it's not always possible. As a Mom to a one-year old, an entrepreneur and wife on the weekends (lol), there is no possible way I can live my life super consciously all the time. As much as I'd love to make health and mindfulness a priority, life gets in the ... [ Read More ]
How I transformed my body in 30 days!
Six months ago I had a beautiful baby girl. While having a new baby has been the most wonderful thing, I've had a really difficult time coping with how it impacted my body. You always hear people tell new Moms that they should embrace their new body, love their curves and feel proud for their accomplishments. For me, that was much easier said than done. To be honest, my difficulty wasn't necessarily all about my weight. I just didn't feel good. I was out of shape, I felt so tired and ... [ Read More ]