My Amazon Echo Show is used in our home every day for so many things - but little did I know that it can offer even more benefits and experiences thanks to Alexa Skills. Alexa Skills add new capabilities to your Alexa enabled devices that allow you to create a more personalized experience. I use them to play games, order food, listen to podcasts and one of my favorites - try new workouts right from the comfort of my home!
Read MoreWhen I first got pregnant, so many people made taking a prenatal seem like such a negative experience. They were described to me as “Huge horse pills that will make you SO Nauseous”, but what they didn’t know is I had already found (and had been taking) a prenatal that didn’t fit into any of those categories that I truly look forward to taking every single day.
Read MoreHaving good posture is SO important. Not only can it reduce back pain, potential injury and stress on your muscles but it can also help improve your strength and flexibility. If you feel your posture is a littled hunched, I want to show you 5 amazing exercises to practice daily that can help!
Read MoreI am OBSESSED with marble print! I just love how clean and elevated having a marble print looks even on the most simple items. I recently noticed more and more of my favorite fitness/yoga products coming in Marble Print and knew I had to share some of these gorgeous finds with you. I hope you love them as much as I do!!
Read MoreConfession: I used to be intimidated to make smoothies! I couldn’t get the consistency of the smoothie right and for some reason it never tasted as good as going to buy one at my favorite local smoothie spot. I decided it was time to learn to make the perfect smoothie that I could drink everyday that is nutritious, delicious and easy to make!
Read MoreOne of my New Year Resolutions is to practice more self care every single day. Whether it’s a 15 minute meditation, a morning stretch while listening to my favorite music, or just taking the time to breath - I really want to make everyday special and more relaxing. Since I didn’t have a dedicated place in my house to practice yoga or meditate, I knew I first needed to create the perfect space that would be super inviting to take a few moments for self care and keep my New Year goal!
Read MoreThe number you saw on the scale when you weighed yourself after working your butt off in the gym, the number of likes a photo got that you thought was amazing, or the number you see in your bank account after trying to save and budget? There is no bigger let down when the numbers just don’t measure up and you feel like if you could just reach those target numbers (whatever they may be) then your whole life could change and you would be happy.
How am I going to look and feel my best on my wedding day?!! My wedding is about 2 months away and that if I want to look and feel my best I need to make sure I am taking my workouts & diet seriously over the next few months!
With so much travel coming up this summer for me it is so important I continue to be healthy, workout, and practice yoga! It is so easy to fall off a consistent schedule or to feel like all of your hard work throughout the year was for nothing. I've partnered with Athleta today to share my fail-proof tips to keep you motivated and healthy no matter where in the world you are!
Read MoreI always say that the trick to staying healthy is to have quick, easy, delicious options at home that when hunger calls, they will answer the phone (lol!) I want to share with you 5 foods I always keep at home and how they keep my diet on track while filling up my tummy!
Read MoreThis year I wanted to make a BIG change to my bedroom with a brand NEW mattress! I was beyond tired (literally and figuratively) of waking up with stiff muscles, a sore neck and being exhausted from tossing and turning most of the night. A mattress is a pretty big deal. You sleep on it every single night and it can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness. After doing some extensive research I decided to order a tulo mattress.
Read MoreThere are so many different workout methods out there to stay in shape. However, I truly believe staying consistent with one particular method for atleast 2-3 months is the only way to know if it is the right workout for you and get the mental and physical results you are looking for. A few months back I started consistently attending Barry’s Bootcamp (about 3-4 classes a week) and to say I fell in love is an understatement!
Read MoreRaise your hand if you've ever suffered from workout brain! Sometimes after a rigorous workout I’m so loopy that I can’t even remember my own name, let alone put together a complicated snack. On those days that the endorphins have got me a little out of it, I rely on my go-to, healthy simplesnacks that I know my body needs & that I can put together without even thinking.
Read MoreIf you’re like me, you love a good lazy Sunday. You move a bit slower than normal, drink a bit more caffeine than normal & spend more of the day in your bed than out of it. I’m definitely guilty of lazing more than a few Sundays away, but I always celebrate Smoothie Bowl Sunday! Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite Sunday treats because they’re infinitely customizable, yet absurdly easy to make. Whether you stick to the basics or deck your bowl out with ALL of the toppings, smoothie bowls are delicious, refreshing & fun to put together! Just blend the base ingredients, pour into a bowl, add the toppings of your choosing & dig in!
Read MoreIf you’ve never heard of jackfruit, you’re not alone. Jackfruit only recently emerged as a trending food in 2017, alongside another millennial favorite: avocado toast. A healthy and sustainable vegan meat replacement, jackfruit is a fruit with a consistency similar to that of pulled pork. It’s flavor profile is fairly neutral, so it absorbs any sauce or seasoning you put on it with fervor. It also contains no saturated fat or cholesterol and is low in both calories and sodium! If you hand someone a jackfruit taco & don’t tell them that it’s vegan, they probably won’t even notice that they’re not eating meat. That’s how similar the consistencies are!
Read MoreHave you ever laid down in savasana, proud of yourself for getting on the mat that day, ready to relax & to let your mind go, only to be distracted by the low, incessant growl of your rumbling tummy?
Been there, done that. So often in fact that I’ve realized the best way to satiate my hunger after class is with a big bowl of protein, grains & vegetables! After an intense workout (like yoga!), protein is necessary to help your muscles repair, while grains with a high fiber content aid in digestion & help to provide that feeling of ‘fullness.’ Vegetables provide essential vitamins & minerals to keep your body healthy, strong & moving on your mat!
Read MoreI’m not going to lie, I have a hard time making it to a yoga studio everyday. Some days I want to work out, some days I want to stretch and some days I want a mix of both! When I discovered bulldog yoga, fitness-focused yoga you can stream from any device, I felt like I finally found my new favorite workout/yoga flow! Bulldog Yoga is amazing because it is a fun, liberating and for EVERYONE! It truly makes yoga fun and accessible for everyone! Being bulldog is about enjoying the ride and having more time for the little things in life that make it so special, and I truly appreciate that! Not having to leaving my home to get an energetic, sweaty workout with feel good music is exactly what I am looking for!
Read MoreMy health is my biggest priority in the New Year and one of the biggest things I am focusing on is my gut health! Gut bacteria imbalance can be caused by low fiber diets, high sugar diets, artificial sweeteners and so many other factors in our everyday lives!
Gut bacteria imbalance can lead to so many negative health consequences such as weight gain, digestive problems (leaky gut, IBS, and more!), excessive hunger and sugar cravings, depression, anxiety, low energy levels AND more!
Read MoreAs winter comes to a close & spring takes its place, you might be feeling the sense of uneasiness that usually accompanies change. And although it can sometimes feel like you’re the only one struggling to balance the demands of work & home - yet still make time for yourself - you’re not. We’re all struggling, therefore we’re all in this together! That’s the beauty of the shared human experience. Tackling this challenge within a group will not only help to motivate you, but will also keep you accountable on your journey!
Read MoreThe great outdoors is my playground for warming up and stretching out every single morning. I like to be outside in the morning to wake my body up and breath fresh air before starting my day. Unfortunately, with these cooler LA climates, it has been a bit of a struggle for me to get outside. I always know I will feel better once I do some morning yoga and stretches outdoors, but I was having a hard time finding clothes that moved with me and kept me warm at the same time. I did some shopping and found my perfect outdoor attire at Lululemon.
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