Healthy Chicks

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There’s been a hell of a lot of complaining here in Boston lately – not only is it due to the devastating Pats loss the other night, but for some reason Mother Nature doesn’t want to give us a break with the snow, and hypothermia-inducing weather. Seriously, it’s just not OK. But complaining and being Oscar the Grouches about it also is totally not OK either. Here are 7 little things to help perk you up in times of winter depression.

1. There are only 55 days until Spring! It’s true, I calculated it myself on my Calendar. That means birds chirping, flowers blooming and temps in the 50s and 60s isn’t that far away.

2. Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few weeks. For all of you V-Day haters, check out this awesome Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash put on by Boston Event Guide: The Flirt Fest! Tickets are only $20 for a pair or $15 a pop if you buy before Friday. Plus, you can have a little more fun with it by nominating your friends to be Boston’s Biggest Flirt.

If you’re a Valentine’s Day lover, then it’s your excuse to wear pink, red and white all … Read More!

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TGIF all my little healthy chickies! Since it’s Friday – and in the Twitter world Friday is always “Follow Friday” where you mention your favorite tweeters (um, is that what they’re called?) – I figured I’d go with the theme. Here are some of my favorites this week…enjoy!

Fave Website: My Secret Boston – This site is super cool and lets you in on all things secret, yet phenomenal in Boston. From fun places to eat to where to shop & drink, these people know their city! I particularly like the SEE+DO section and this activity especially caught my eye; who knew? You must take a peak if you haven’t yet!

Fave Song: “Magic” by B.O.B. & “Marry You” by Bruno Mars; these babies have really been getting me through my dreaded treadmill runs. 

Fave Snack: Cheese ‘n’ crackers; I simply can’t stop eating them this week, as if I were a little kid again sitting at one of those plastic picnic tables! I must say…I’ve upgraded my cheese taste from string cheese to the more “classy” varieties. My new favorite is Dill Havarti from good ol’ Trader Joe’s.

Fave Television Shows: This is embarrassing to admit … Read More!

So Allison over at The Picky Eating Rd tagged me as the Stylish Blogger Award, hence I must share seven things about myself you may not know. Here goes…

1. I am color blind, and get extremely confused between green, red and brown. So don’t judge me if I sometimes don’t match.

2. I went sky diving in New Zealand, and was shaking up until the moment I jumped, and then it wasn’t scary. I just let loose and enjoyed.

3. I went to college in Virginia and fell in love with Southern charm and friendly people…

4. …But not as much as I love the fast-paced city life that is Boston. I have lived here for a year and a half and absolutely adore it.

5. I’ve never had a “real” boyfriend up until now. I had a fake boyfriend in 8th grade who used to hold my clarinet case for me and walk me to the bus. We avoided each other in the cafe at lunch. 

6. My natural hair color is brown (what it is now), though I’ve been blonde most of my life. That’s what happens when your mother owns a hair salon – experimenting!

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The other day when I was home spending time with the family, I decided to step on the scale for old time’s sake. I couldn’t believe what I saw. I had lost a whopping 10 pounds from what I was a year and a half ago when I graduated college…by not even trying. I looked up at my dad and said “Wow, why do you think I’m the most fit I’ve ever been in my life? What do you think it is?” He agreed that I indeed looked different, in shape…and glowing. “I know what it is,” he said smirking. “You’re happier and less stressed and in loooooooveeeee,” he said, mocking me.

While I’m most definitely not in love, I have to say he’s right: I am extremely happy lately for a number of reasons. It’s like all of the sudden things in my life are starting to make sense and fall together.

Then this morning I had another big ‘wow’ moment. I slipped on a pair of skinny jeans that haven’t fit me in quite some time, and they slid right on. I felt good, real good.

This is awesome. I don’t have to count calories, watch what I … Read More!

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As you can tell from the title of my post, today I will be talking about all of my favorite things. However, I now also have that song from  the classic The Sound of Music stuck in my head (and I’m sorry if you now do as well). Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…OK I’ll stop now. Those most definitely are not a few of my favorite things. I hate cats. But I do have a BUNCH of my very own favorite things and that’s what I’d like to share with you today. Enjoy!

My Favorite Perfume: Asteria by Marina de Bourbon – not only is it in a pretty purple bottle, but I fell in love with the scent the very first day I discovered it. It’s feminine, sexy and sweet all at the same time. 

My Favorite Lip Balm: C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Lip Balm, Bath & Body Works – this one is easy as it’s actually called “My Favorite Lip Balm.” My sister got it for me as part of a Christmas gift last year, and I’ve been in love with it ever since. It makes my lips perfectly smooth and shiny, … Read More!

[picture courtesy of Bianca from Confessions of a Chocoholic]

Last night I hopped on a T to Harvard Square to go on my very first “Blogger Date.” For those of you who don’t dabble in the world of blogging and twitter, you make many “friends” by means of social media but don’t necessarily ever meet them in real life. You envision whether they’d be funny or mean or stuck up or gorgeous, and ponder about all the many topics you can chit-chat about. However, most often – at least for me – they remain my imaginary online friends. 

Last night was different. It was my very first real-life Blogger Date, and I am proud to say Bianca from Confessions of a Chocoholic was the one to take my meet-up V-Card. (thanks, Bianca!) She suggested Russel House Tavern, and I immediately agreed as I’d never been. A date with a foodie, winer, diner and chocolate expert? I was in good hands. Not to mention Bianca’s into health, yoga, traveling and balancing all of that together (boy, did we have a lot to talk about). 

However what I enjoyed most about the date was all that I learned. While … Read More!

I know the good ol’ New Year’s resolution post is a little late on my end, but bear with me. I can assure you my  post will be a little different than the usual magazine article on how to drop 20 pounds by 2012, while also quitting smoking and being a “better person” at the same time. No. If you know me and my blog, that’s not what I’m about. 

It’s only been three days since the New Year, and I’m already tired of hearing people’s impossible/ridiculous/unhealthy resolutions. “Lose 20 pounds in two months”…”Stop biting my nails”…”Be a nicer person…” “Go to the gym more”…”Eat healthier”. While these are all wonderful, wonderful resolutions I’m worried they don’t stand for what they mean. Lose 20 pounds is going to result in anorexia or a letdown when you realize you can’t nor is it healthy to lose that much weight in so little time. If you’ve bitten your nails your entire life, and have attempted this resolution every other year, why go at something you aren’t serious about nor really believe you can change? Be a nicer person is so vague. What are you going to do? Say thank you a little … Read More!

Happy New Year’s Eve all my lovely readers! Since it’s the very last day of 2010, I thought I would do a little recap of the year noting all my obsessions of 2010. Here goes…

*red lipstick 

*brunette hair (ta ta for now blonde)

*finding great deals through websites like Restaurant.com & CoupMe. 

*coffee with a splash of soy milk…every morning

*dating & going on cute/romantic/silly dates (it’s oh so fun!)

*hot yoga (finally tried it & gotta say I loved it)

*Chobani yogurt (um, is this even a question?)

*running (this year I ran at least six 5Ks and ran my first ever 10K, go ME!)

*blogging…every day (it’s an addiction)

*leggings with sweater dresses

*brown leather boots

*getting 99% of my grocery shopping done at Trader Joe’s

*browsing the Internet for fun things & sweet buys

*VictoriasSecret.com 

*Instant Happy Notes Sticky Notes 

*My new found love for Pheonix, MGMT, & Kings of Leon 

* Blasting “Dog Days are Over” by Florence + The Machine and instantly feeling happier

*Cappuccinos in the North End

*Thai Food particularly Pad Thai from King and I 

*The city of Boston

*Following your dreams & not what other people expect of … Read More!