Did you see my Facebook post yesterday? (source) I love the idea of making exercise a habit, because it makes the workout a much more positive experience. Once you achieve the mentality that exercise is a critical part of your day, you're much more likely to enjoy...
Happy Sunday and Happy Father's Day! After my workout, I'm headed to brunch with my dad, who has taught me so much about life, appreciation, and most importantly, balance. I'm so lucky to be living in the same city as him again, and I'm grateful for everything he...
Happy Workout Wednesday! Today's post is going to be pretty quick, because I'm short on sleep and running (literally) out the door! Thanks to all your comments on my anniversary giveaway post, I heard the call loud and clear for some easy-to-access, free (or cheap),...
Happy Motivation Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I traveled to Fredricksburg, TX for a friend’s wedding (see my 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Wedding Weekend post from yesterday here!). Now, I’m about to hit the road for another 4-day traveling work week,...
Wedding season is in full bloom, and a lot of the “side effects” of weddings (overindulgence, drinking, and skipped workouts due to being away from home) can often lead you to feel less than your best when you get back to reality. We’ve all been there, right? Well,...
TGIF! It's been a long week, so I'm going to leave you with your first Foodie Friday: a quick and easy recipe that only looks fancy. Really, it comes together in 10 minutes or less (plus 15 in the oven), and could serve as a great finger food if you're hosting a...
I’m looking to get into a habit of the type of content I’m posting on the blog, and I like the idea of having some type of organization, so you know what to expect and I’m sure to keep the content fresh. Of course, my work schedule is slightly less than predictable...
Happy Sunday! I’m in Evanston for a quick trip to support the Kellogg 5K for Kids, which I helped start last year at Kellogg and which supports kids with cancer through an amazing and empowering summer camp. It’s such a wonderful organization, and I’m so grateful to...
Have you heard of quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah)? If so, have you tried it yet? Quinoa has been all the rage in healthy living circles for a while now, and in my opinion, rightfully so. It's a nutritious and tasty way to incorporate whole grains into your diet...
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend. Did you see my tips on healthy dessert ideas and how to make a holiday weekend healthier? Kev and I followed some of those healthy tips as we grilled out Sunday night. I actually took this...
