It’s July and here in Texas it’s ridiculously hot — like stepping into an oven hot. Makeup melting off your face in 2.3 seconds flat hot. Why even bother with deodorant hot. But without a gym membership for running, walking, and lifting, I’ve had to pay special attention to my hydration strategy during these sweltering months. …
Spring Clean Your Skincare
Skin cycling is a big trend these days, and for good reason. Our skin’s needs change with the seasons and even day to day. With the increase in temperature and humidity during springtime, not to mention spending more time outdoors, we need to adjust our skincare routine to keep it protected and looking and feeling good. Check out …
How to Vary Your Workouts Week to Week For Results
Not every workout should end with you on the floor in a puddle of sweat, completely decimated. While it’s good to occasionally test our limits, doing so every single workout, week after week will eventually lead to injury, overtraining, and compromised recovery. And the older we get, the more we need to heed this advice. At 43, I can’t train …
Ditch the “New Year, New Me” Mindset
It’s difficult to avoid the “New Year, New Me” messaging that’s so pervasive this time of year. New Year’s Resolutions are being made, and the multi-billion dollar diet industry is in full swing. We can’t avoid the WW commercials, the fat burner supplement magazine ads, or the articles online about “finally losing the weight for good.” All very …
Last Minute DIY Beauty Gifts
We’re down to the wire for holiday shopping, but there’s still time to get a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With the ongoing supply chain issues, as well as increased shipping demand, ordering something online may not be in the cards. Never fear, I’m sharing 13 do-it-yourself beauty recipes for homemade gifts as unique as you are. 
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Gift Guide 2021 Part Two: Gifts For Him, Gifts For Booklovers, and Gifts For Cooks
I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests for those special people in your life (and to treat yo’ self, of course!). I hope this helps make the gift search a bit easier for you! This is Part 2: Gifts for him, gifts for book lovers, and gifts for cooks! …
Gift Guide 2021: Part 1 (Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Her, and Gifts For Cozy Nights at Home)
It’s that time of year again! I always enjoy putting together these gift guides each year, finding fun and awesome must-have presents for the special people in your life (that includes you!). I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests. I hope this helps make the gift search a bit …
My Hip Labral Tear Experience, Part One
Entering into my late 30s/40s has been a unique transition in my life. From hormonal changes to worsening digestive issues to persistent injuries, my body has been through the ringer the past few years. One of those injuries was a labral tear in my left hip in 2019, which I’ve since learned is a common injury. I felt …
How to Adapt Your Training Program to Fit You
Starting a new training program can be exciting. When we get a professionally written program to reach a goal that’s on our radar, it’s common to think that we must complete it verbatim or else. And there’s a hint of truth to that, but no quality program is 100% set in stone. You might feel like you shouldn’t …
The Best Recovery Tools & Methods (And the Ones to Skip)
To get strong, lean, and fit, it’s not enough to bust your butt in your training and eat well. Recovery is just as important a factor. Training breaks down our muscle fibers, but it’s recovery that builds them back stronger so we can lift, run, move, and be more. And we can only go hard in the next …