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Today’s Healthy ChickLit: On Self Care & My Spotify Relaxation Mix

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Are you taking care of yourself?

Have you checked in lately regarding how much time you set aside for self care? When I was studying to become a Holistic Health Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, self care was one of the first topics we discussed. Yes, even before we went into the nitty gritty details of nutrition, fitness and more.

What’s self care, you ask? To me, it means taking the time to do “me” things that are good for your body, mind and spirit. Because, as I’ve said over and over again if you’re not happy & healthy on the inside, you are definitely not going to be happy & healthy on the outside. It’s just how it works!

Lately, I’ve noticed I’ve been putting my self care somewhat on the back burner. Between the change in seasons, a new job, starting my own business, and meeting with clients life can get pretty hectic at times (which I know you can all relate). While it’s easy to put yourself last during these crazy phases, it’s actually during these times more that ever that you need to recognize what you are doing, and take care of yourself … Read More!

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The Clean Plates Cookbook Giveaway on SpaFinder

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If you read my post a few weeks ago, you already know how passionate I am about the Clean Plates movement, including their latest book: The Clean Plates Cookbook.

Now I’ve got some exciting news for you, especially for those of you who missed my newsletter on Monday. (P.S. you can subscribe to the right; it’s 100% free!) Anyway, back to the exciting news. SpaFinder is giving away a copy of The Clean Plates Cookbook to one lucky reader.

Simply head on over and check out my latest article “Giveaway! The Clean Plates Cookbook: Clean, Delicious Eating for Vegans & Omnivores Alike,” then leave a comment on their Facebook page stating what clean eating means to you.  The contest will run until Friday, January 25th so be sure to get your entry in before then!

Now for a little Q & A! What’s one must-have clean food you keep in your house? … Read More!

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10 Positive Mantras To Break Free of Diet-Obsessed Living

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If you’ve been reading my blog for a while or ever took a sneak peak at my About Me page, you know that healthy living didn’t come naturally to me. In fact, my entire college years were consumed of yo-yo dieting, hours and hours at the gym, “fake food” and obsession with my weight. I can’t even tell you how many tears were shed over the darn scale alone! I was unhappy, and in effect definitely unhealthy. I felt frustrated, F-A-T, alone and “not good enough.”

It wasn’t until I graduated from college that I decided to throw all of my “food rules” and restrictions out the window and actually start LIVING. At this time I also discovered yoga, running, clean eating and my secret talent for cooking. When I switched from dieting to living (and felt OK with it), everything and I mean everything began to change.

If this sounds like you, or you know someone struggling with similar issues, here are 10 mantras to repeat over and over again to start make that positive shift toward a healthier lifestyle. Because, after all, you won’t see a change in your body or your health if you aren’t OK up … Read More!

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Healthy ChickLit: Take More Time to Unplug

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The other day, I entered the 13 in 2013 Pin-spiration contest, hosted by SheKnows. The contest required each contestant to pin 13 photos from SheKnows, signifying our inspirations for 2013.

You can view my entire board here, but I wanted to focus on of my greatest inspirations/intentions for the New Year: taking more time to unplug. While being a freelance writer, health coach, and blogger often requires me to be quite “plugged in” practically all day long, I am going to make it a point to take more time each day to disconnect and do “me” (and “we”) things.

For instance, last night I shut down my laptop and threw my phone in my purse (on silent) to enjoy two hours of quality time with The Boy. It was so nice to chat about our days over Haru Sushi (a new fave!) 100% engaged in the conversation and present with each other. No emails. No twitter updates. No Instagramming our maki rolls. No texting my best friend. Just being…in the moment, in the now.

So go ahead and take a break from your iPhone, your laptop or whatever else it is that you’re hooked on and simply … Read More!

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Make Your Workouts Sweaty & Pretty: Sparkly Soul Headband Giveaway

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Good morning ladies, and happy Monday! I’m please to announce a very exciting giveaway on Healthy Chicks today involving both fitness AND fashion. If you’re like me, you like to get down and dirty with your workouts and, well, sometimes that leaves you looking (and feeling) like a sweaty mess. Think: wet hair in your face, sweat dripping down your back, you get the picture.

But who said workouts couldn’t be pretty too? With Sparkly Soul headbands, you can keep your hair out of your face and sparkle throughout your entire workout sesh. Not to mention, their gentle elastic headbands are designed with your comfort in mind,  minimizing slipping, too-tight headaches or hair damage.

I love all of the pretty colors they come in – from Kaleidoscope Pink to Apple Green – so you can pick and choose what color makes you feel your most sparkling self! I myself have the Gold thin headband, and just ordered another one in Charcoal. They’re perfect for any fitness activity, from hot yoga and Pilates to kickboxing and long-distance running.

OK, let’s get to the good stuff: I will be giving away ONE sparkly soul headband in the color and size of your … Read More!

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Find the Beauty in Nature {My NH Getaway in Photos}

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[gearing up for an afternoon of skiing at Waterville Valley, our first ski of the year!]

[beautiful Sunday afternoon stroll to the town square]

[a moment of tranquility by the gazebo]

[sunshine peeping through the clouds in the mountains!]

[lovin’ the vintage feel of the town center]

[letting our thoughts get lost with the clouds…]

[blackboard menus…my favorite kind]

[Dashing through the snow…]

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Athleta’s Fitness & Fashion Event on Newbury

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Last night, I was invited to attend “New Year, NEW YOU!” a fitness-inspired fashion event at Athleta on Newbury Street. Since I love fitness and fashion (well, when it comes to my workout gear) I was IN.

The event was hosted by Eventbrite and Athleta, two fabulous community-oriented companies in my book, so unsurprisingly was a huge hit. The evening entailed a sneak peek at Athleta’s new spring line, with local fitness teachers walking around to mingle and show off their beautiful clothes.

When I walked in there was a great crowd of ladies, all looking to have a good time and get their Fitness & Fashion on! After I signed in and chatted with some of the management team, I head over to the apps & drinks table to grab some quick, healthy bites. I filled my plate with a variety of cheese, some toasted pita, hummus and stuffed grape leaves and also snagged a Peach HINT Fizz for a light and tasty treat.

I was so excited to see Melina’s juice (from e.t.c Juicery) being served too! “How cool, I know her!” It’s safe to say her new juice is going to be a … Read More!

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Quotable Sunday: Be Thankful for What You Have

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Good evening ladies! I hope you all had splendid, little Thanksgiving weekends stuffing your face with delicious bites, spending time with family & friends, and shopping your little hearts out. Oh, and the most important part: giving thanks. I, like many of you, sometimes to forget just how much I have to be thankful for. As humans, we tend to forget what it is that we have, instead dwelling on the negatives, the “don’ts” and the “cant’s.”

Whenever I find myself stressing (most of the time over nothing), or feeling down in the dumps, I sit back and remember all I have to be grateful for in life. From our boyfriends and spouses who love us oh so very much and friends and family who are there for us in any crisis to all our wonderful accomplishments and the food on our table, we all have many things to be thankful for every. single. day. Yes, that’s you too!

I suggest you make a list of things you are so lucky to have, so that next time you find yourself getting all Negative Nancy you have something to pick you right back up!

Cheers,

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