[source] Yesterday, I went to Exhale Spa for my second follow-up facial, since facials are kinda-sorta my new favorite thing. I had the works, including extractions, a hydration mask, and even a peel. Needless to say I was a tad pink afterward, but today my skin is feeling smooth and healthy. Score. During my facial, […]
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The other day, I wrote this post regarding a lesson that I learned from my yoga teacher on worrying less – something we should all strive to do. This post led to a great discussion on how all of you feel about worrying, and letting the little things go. I encourage you to leave a
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[source] Oh hey fellow Healthy Chicks, and Happy Friday! Let’s just cut to the chase and go over what I’m lovin’ this week. Here goes: Mega Green: This green juice blend by “Simply Nutritious” is surprisingly mega-tasty as well. I spotted it in the Whole Food’s aisle last night and decided to pick some up.
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Yesterday during the final meditation phase of my Pranavayu yoga class at Exhale, our teacher (David Magone) said something that really stood out to me. Each day he brings a new lesson to his practice, and yesterday’s was on worrying. He said that we all spend far too much time worrying, jumping from one worry
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[source] craving fall? Now that it’s fall, I find myself craving different types of foods. Instead of lemonade and a salad with grilled chicken, I want comfort food. You know, chicken soup for the soul, roasted squash and pumpkin spice lattes. So today I thought I’d share with you some of my personal fall recipe
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I just finished running my second half marathon this morning, that is the Newport Half Marathon. I ran the race with my sister, father, cousin and her husband. I also had my very proud boyfriend and mother there cheering me on for support. I must say there’s nothing like the feeling you get looking up
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Yesterday evening, there was no doubt fall was in the air. That’s why I decided to embrace the crisp weather and whip up an autumnal fall feast. I was craving salmon, so I based my dinner around the fish and my thinking cap went into full-fledged action. In a few minutes, I came up with
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1. The fact that you can still wear your absolute favorite summer dress just one more time (even if this past weekend was the last) 2. That running outside is pleasurable yet again, especially with the scenic fall leaves & wind blowing in your hair 3. Pumpkin everything. Have you tried adding it to your
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[source] I like to share anything and everything I find fascinating on my blog with all of you, be it a recipe idea, a hot new workout, or an inspiring quote. That’s why when I came across a chance to win a free trip to Greece, I felt it was only fare to share it
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[source] Every day should be a celebration in my opinion. Scratch just birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. Celebrate the life you are living. Celebrate the gorgeous food on your plate that fuels & energizes your soul. Celebrate crossing the line of your first 5k, your first half marathon, or your first triathlon. Celebrate that first magical kiss.
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