As a personal trainer and someone who sometimes struggles to get in enough protein each day, I’m always on the lookout for ways to use protein powder in tasty ways. One underrated method I’ve enjoyed many a time is to mix it in with your favorite yogurt for a yummy protein cheesecake bowl. Simply mix 1/2 to …
How to Make Exercise Feel Like a Guilty Pleasure
Now that we’ve hit September with the official first day of Fall just around the corner, it’s common to take stock of where we are with our life and goals and where we want to be before 2023 arrives. I know I am! It’s so easy to let the busy days pass us by, one right after another, a blur …
Got Burnout? Complete the Stress Cycle to Feel Better Fast
The past several years have been doozy, amiright??? Between the pandemic, social injustice, politics, inflation, and more, we’re all feeling stressed to the max. And we can feel how it’s taking a toll on our mental and physical health. I’ve been trying to learn everything I can on how to deal with this chronic stress for both myself and my …
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 …
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. 🙂 …
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 …
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 …
2020 Gift Guide for Work-From-Home Warriors
Welcome back to my 4th installment of my 2020 gift guide! This one’s for all those hard-working peeps who work from home. Several of the items on this list are things that will make their working life a little easier. Now that’s the gift that keeps on giving! My picks for the WFH set: 1. …