Do I sound like Andy Cohen from Watch What Happens Live? Good, cuz that's what I was going for. And literally when my husband came up behind me and read the title of this post, he goes what are you Andy Cohen? LOL poor guy has to watch so much Bravo TV with me ;) But seriously, here are 5 things I'm obsessed with this week: Pressed Juice Freeze: Ok, being a California girl I've always loved … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
Happy Hour
What's your take on juice cleanses? Are they healthy or harmful? Is there a "right" and "wrong" way to do them? Alix here...I'm a big fan of cold pressed green juice and I'm a regular at our local Pressed, but I am not a fan of juice cleanses. Our body is well equipped with kidneys and a liver to do all the detoxification we need. Juice cleanses are low in calories (aka energy!), protein, … [Read more...]
Why I’m a “Non-Diet” Dietitian
I once had a client who referred their co-worker to see me for weight loss. The co-worker told my client that they had an appointment with me the following week, and commented that they should eat all their favorite foods now because I would likely tell them they couldn’t eat them anymore. My client’s response was priceless, “Oh no, she is not that kind of dietitian!" When I'm meeting … [Read more...]
Summer Wedding: Dress Guide
Wedding season (and baby shower/bridal shower season) is gearing up so I thought I'd round up a few of my favorite dresses I've been eyeing lately that would be perfect for any event these next few months. I would wear any single one of these dresses this Spring and Summer and a few are actually in my cart. What trends are you loving for Spring? As you can tell, I'm still pastels, florals and lace … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Can Alix give us her take on granola/protein bars marketed toward kids? Which are the most nutritious packed, lowest in sugar and least amount of preservatives? Should our kids even being really having snacks? Many popular brands like Clif and Rx are making a "Jr." version for the kiddos. Ideally, a kid's snack bar is low in added sugars (<10 grams total sugar) and has some fiber and protein … [Read more...]
Homemade Almond Milk + New Smoothie Recipe
I know the idea of making your own almond milk at home seems a little daunting and maybe even like a waste of time because it is so much easier to just buy almond milk at any grocery store. But, I promise it is actually pretty simple and cost effective (which makes my husband happy) to make your own. It also tastes significantly better than anything you can buy in the store (and I’ve tried A LOT … [Read more...]
Meet Laura: Guest Writer+Working Mama Extraordinaire
Today's post is going to be a bit different. As you know, I am a full-time stay at home mom of two and my perspective on the day-to-day resonates with some of you but a lot of our readers are full-time working moms and I think it's important to reach all audiences and connect. This is why I want you to meet Laura: one of my lifelong friends from Orange County and new mom who recently went back to … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
I'm looking for a camel color wool coat. Can you give me an affordable option and a splurge option? Sure can, girlfriend! I'll give you a couple options for each.. how about that?! Your affordable options: Bloomingdale's has this one on sale, ASOS double breasted here and a wrap option here. As for splurge options: All Saints will always be my favorite and a classic that will last you forever. … [Read more...]
What I Ate Wednesday + A Glimpse Into My Past
I'd like to start off by saying this post is not intended to be interpreted as a "diet" or what you should be eating. Everyone is different and this is just a glimpse into a somewhat typical day for me. I do not count calories, macros, or have any dietary restrictions. I'm a non-diet dietitian and believe in fueling my body consistently throughout the day with the real food so I can live and … [Read more...]
March Beauty Finds
So I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of my beauty finds each month.. kind of like Alix's grocery store finds. But this would be the top products I discovered, used and loved. Now, I don't buy a ton of new beauty products each month but I find myself in a Sephora or Nordstrom more times than I'd like to admit each week and so I am bound to stumble across sooooomething that catches my eye. … [Read more...]
