[colorful juices at Life Alive!] Good morning ladies. I gave my blog a makeover yesterday: a facial, hairdo, the works! How do you like the new look? I’ve been looking for something a little more clean and fresh, that still shows off my fun, girly style and I think I found just that. Last night, […]
Prana Power Yoga & Life Alive in Central Square (Plus some Fall Updates) Read More »
This weekend, I was given the opportunity to cover the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s October Fall Conference: IIN Live. Since I would be tweeting and blogging via Live Stream, I was able to watch the entire event (Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) from the comfort of my own home. Last year,
Recap: Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Live Conference in NYC Read More »
Halloween season is here: a time for jack-o-lanterns, hayrides and sugar-laden treats. But we’re all aware that the food and candy that often comes with this holiday is more like a TRICK, setting us back a few steps from reaching our goals. No need to fear…here are 7 ways to treat yourself well this holiday
A Treat for You: 6 Tips for a Healthier Halloween Season Read More »
[the clan – me, dad, mom, cousin & husband, sister, and friend] This past Saturday, my family and I woke up at in the wee hours of the morning at 5 a.m. to drive up to Newport, Rhode Island. The day of the Newport United Healthcare Half Marathon had finally come. It was hard to
13.1 & a PR at the Newport United Healthcare Half Marathon Read More »
When I first began my personal path to wellness, I would often focus on the little things because I know just as much as the next girl that those BIG things can seem rather intimidating at times. You may often hear me say on this blog that healthy living is a lifestyle, not a quick
Small Changes to a Healthier You Read More »
I’m a huge advocate of eating with the seasons, as nature intended us to. After all, there’s a reason that berries come into season in the summertime to cool us off, and hearty vegetables like squash and potatoes become more available in the winter to provide insulation during the colder months. Unfortunately, genetically modified crops
Eating with the Seasons: Indulge in These Fall Favorites Read More »
I first fell in love with pesto when I studied abroad in Italy one summer during college. Nothing compares to the delicious blend of basil, walnuts, garlic and freshly shaved parmesan cheese. While I love pesto, I don’t cook with it as much as I’d like to because a.) I’m not a huge fan of store-bought
Quinoa Pasta with Lazy Girl’s “Pesto” Read More »
Every woman has something that they can justify spending their money on. For some it’s new shoes, a watch or even a car, but for me it’s anything to do with my health. That’s why I dropped $450 + on a Vitamix last weekend at the Natural Living Health Expo in Sturbridge, MA. Normally, I’d
Some Women Splurge On $400 Shoes, I Bought a Vitamix… Read More »
Ever since I started training for my first half marathon in NYC about a year and a half ago, I’ve become somewhat obsessed with running. It’s hard to believe that I am now just 13 days away from my third half marathon in Newport, Rhode Island. As much as I love running, one thing is
Half Marathon Training & My Running Playlist Read More »
This morning, my family head down to Niantic, CT to run the Half Marathon/5K road race. Since I will be running a half marathon in three weeks from today, I decided to take it easy by doing the 5K this time around. Well, I guess I didn’t really take it easy after all; I ended up
5K PR & An Apple (Fritter) A Day… Read More »
