Cruising On The Odyssey for Wine, Chocolate & Brunch with Blog & Tweet Boston

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Last Sunday, I was invited by Jen from Blog & Tweet Boston to attend one of Odyssey Boston’s Champagne & Chocolate Brunch Cruises. All I needed to hear was that there’d be complimentary brunch (including wine & beer) and I was sold. I decided to bring The Boy for my “Plus 1” seeing as though the past two cruises we’ve tried to go on were poured out. Hey, three times a charm, right?

When we woke up to 70-degree sunny weather in Boston, I knew we were in for a treat! The two-hour cruise took off from Rowes Wharf right outside the Boston Harbor Hotel, where all the cruisers congregated beforehand.

[happy campers!]

We boarded the boat about 45-minutes early, and went straight to the bar for our first complimentary drink. I went with a glass of white wine, and then hiked up to the top deck to soak up some extra sun.

Funny fact: There was actually a wedding reception aboard celebrating, so we tried to stay out of their way as much as possible!

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The Beauty of Being Imperfect

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The other day, one of my clients asked me if I ever slip. “You know, do you ever cheat? Mess up? Eat emotionally? Are you ever bad?” First and foremost, I don’t believe in being “bad” but I totally knew what she was getting at.

The truth? Of course I do! The #1 thing I want you all to know is that I am by no means perfect, nor do I preach anyone should strive to be perfect. In fact, I don’t really believe in perfection. To me, true beauty lies in our imperfections.

In college, I thought being bad was skipping the gym, eating a slice of pizza, cheating on my diet, going over 1,200 calories, drinking too many margaritas, and having too much fun. Because of this, I’d punish my self by over-exercising, starving myself (followed by bingeing), trying a new diet, cutting back even more on calories, and staying in when all my best friends were out living their fabulous, young lives.

Does that sound like perfect to you? Hell no! To me, someone who lives a fun, free, balanced life full of imperfections is much more beautiful.

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Coming Soon…Healthy Chicks First Ever Live Group Program in Brookline!

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Ladies, I’ve got an announcement to make! You know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE connecting with inspiring, amazing women each and every day. I feel like women thrive when they come together in a group setting to support one another!

That’s why I’m super excited to announce that this fall Healthy Chicks is launching its first ever LIVE group program “Ditch Dieting, Fall in Love with Yourself LIVE.”

This brand new 90-day program starts on Wednesday 10/9 and will be held in Brookline, MA.

During the 3 months, you will learn how to…

*Reach your personal happy weight (without dieting or giving up chocolate & wine)

*Eat the foods that are most nourishing for yourbody

*Treat your body with LOVE

*Quit counting calories for good

*Take care of yourself from the inside & out without burnout

*Deal with guilt, over-eating & late-night binges like a rockstar

*Get to the root of your cravings so you can cope with them head on!

*Go by how you FEEL (vs. what the scale says)

*Take the stress out of cooking, eating & dining out for good!

*Re-ignite your passions & feel your very best version of yourself!

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100% Unplugged: 4 Reasons to Shut Down & Enjoy Your Life Now

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Good evening lovely ladies! Sorry If I may have been a bit MIA lately, but that’s because I just got back from a two-night camping excursion by the water in Gloucester, MA. And I went the entire camping trip unplugged. You heard that right: no laptop, phone, emails, texting, tweeting or anything of the like. I was 100% completely unplugged.

I won’t lie: the unplugging wasn’t necessarily by choice at first. While I had purposefully left my Mac back at home to take a mini break from work stuff, I had not planned for my phone to die on me during the first hour of our trip.

And although I felt a little naked without my phone the first couple hours, suddenly it felt refreshing…enlightening almost. Ahh…so this is what it feels like to be fully & completely disconnected. Damn did it feel good.

But why should unplugging be reserved for camping trips, quiet time and “No Signal” zones? Here are 4 reasons to unplug, shut down and enjoy your life starting now (no matter what situation you’re in):

1. You are Able to Be More Present With Your Loved Ones: When you’re constantly plugged in, you aren’t giving your … Read More!

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OMBE Review: An Eco-Friendly, Integrative Spa Retreat in Boston’s Back Bay

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Last week, I was lucky enough to book my first ever massage at OMBE Integrative Health Center. I had been to OMBE a few times before for special events, but this was the first time I was there for ME & only me.

Upon walking in, you’re immediately taken into a state of pure bliss. The lights are dimmed, the decor is hip, and the ambience is relaxing yet welcoming. Even their couches are comfortable and inviting! Unlike other spas & salons that can be uninviting, loud and uncomfy, OMBE sets you up for a true spa retreat right off the bat.

I also adore that this holistic center walks the talk by keeping it “green.” Not only do they offer earth-friendly health & beauty products with their brand new Eco-Beauty Bar, but they also offer environmentally-friendly products and services (all they way down to their Pilates mats!) Now that’s staying true to their company values!

And even more impressive than the studio itself is the incredible staff and services OMBE offers. From acupuncture to naturopathy, yoga to Pilates, this holistic wellness studio truly has it all. While I’ll likely be back to experience different … Read More!

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What Do You Truly Want…and Why?

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As I mentioned in yesterday’s newsletter I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching lately in order to explore my spirituality (especially when it comes to those old money fears that tend to creep up every so often).

I was recently recommended the book “Leveraging the Universe” by Mike Dooley and since I’m always up for a good read I ordered it on Amazon right away. I’ve been reading a few pages every day before bed/whenever I get some down time so I can truly savor it without rushing through.

This morning at the coffee shop I read through the chapter on “Charting your course” and the author had us answer the question, “What do I want?” Not what should you want. Not what should you do. Not what should you be when you grow up. Just what you want / what you truly want to do. Pure and simple.

I honestly had never thought of that question in such a simple way. Instead, I always clog it up with dozens of questions like “But how will I get there?” “But what do you mean?” “Like in real life or fantasy life?” “By when?” In reality, when you push … Read More!

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Rethink Your Snacking: Energize Yourself with Chunks of Energy Superfood Snacks

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I was recently approached by one of the lovely gals from Chunks of Energy to see if I’d be interested in sampling their products. I’m always up for trying new healthy foods on the market, so of course I said yes!

One bite of the rich, tasty chunk of heaven and I was sold! Made with nutritious ingredients your body knows & can trust, Chunks of Energy makes healthy snacking delicious, fun and convenient. Even better, most of their products are raw, vegan & organic, and made with very little sodium and fat.

I especially like that the company uses superfoods, like cacao, goji berries and spirulina, to add an extra boost to the already healthified bites! My all-time favorite? The Raw Cacao Gogi which, not surprisingly, is also their best seller!

While I could rave about these delicious bite-size chunks of goodness all day long, I figured I’d go directly to the source for expert advice and insights. The other day, I spoke with the Founder Michael to get the 411 on how the company transpired, the health benefits of superfoods, and his personal philosophy for living & being well.

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Live Healthier, Win Sweet Prizes: Enter Source 4 Women’s “We Dare You” Summer Sweepstakes

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As you know, I’m a huge advocate for taking simple, small steps toward living a healthier lifestyle. (There isn’t anything wrong with taking baby steps. In fact, I encourage it!) I’m especially a fan when there’s sweet prizes involved! That’s why UnitedHealthCare’s new Source4Women campaign–“We Dare You”— totally caught my eye.

Every month, from now until January 2014, the team will be crafting a new challenge, “daring” participants to share a related photo of how they’re staying healthy. While their initiative launched in July, this month’s dare is to “Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet.”

To enter the challenge (and get your chance to win a brand new KitchenAid Mixer), all you need to do is share a photo of a fruit or veggie you’ve added to your diet! Did I enter too? You bet I did! I shared a pic of my favorite summer vegetable of late…

You guessed it…KALE!

This crisp leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse! It’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, Vitamins A, C & K, fiber and iron. Leafy greens like kale have also been known to naturally reduce inflammation, act as a decongestant, boost heart health, and detox the body. Talk … Read More!

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