| pullover | leggings | boots | (similar) beanie | I can't believe it's already December and holiday shopping is in full swing! I know, I know...you might be tired of seeing holiday gift guides (I kind of am too), BUT I have some unique ideas that I think would make great gifts. Today I'm sharing gifts at all different prices ranges that the foodie in your life will appreciate. These are all … [Read more...]

I've done a few posts in the past on Thanksgiving and holiday eating 8 Ways to Bounce Back After an Indulgent Thanksgiving and You Overeat During Thanksgiving Week...Now What? and 5 Thoughts on Holiday Eating and my favorite post on holiday eating is Why I'm Not Writing a "How to Eat Healthy During the Holidays Post" If you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed with holiday eating, hopefully one … [Read more...]

There is a common misconception that exercise is where you burn the majority of our calories throughout the day. You actually burn the most calories over the course of the day while you're at rest (ex. sleeping, working, or sitting down). Crazy, huh? Well, it's because the body requires a significant number of calories just to keep you alive. Basic functions like breathing, digesting and … [Read more...]

I've been sharing a lot of my winter workout gear on the blog lately (here and here ICYMI) and there was a special request for a post on fleece lined leggings at different budgets. I never owned a pair of fleece lined leggings (or maybe didn't even know they existed?!) until I moved to Seattle...obviously I was still wearing shorts in the winter in California lol. I soon learned that fleece … [Read more...]

|joggers | sneakers| I was just in Lululemon today picking up this new dreamy bra and it was quiet in the store, so I took advantage and browsed. Gahhhh bad idea!! Now I want so many new pieces. I thought it would be fun to share everything I saw and am now drooling over for the cold winter months ahead! Keep The Heat Thermal Tight These tights are perfect for my walks this winter! … [Read more...]

SWAP #1 Vegetable oil for olive or avocado oil: Processed vegetable oils like canola, palm, safflower or sunflower oils are commonly bleached and processed with chemicals, causing increased inflammation in the body along with other health issues. So many meal or baking recipes I see these days from touted “healthy” cook books and websites still call for vegetable oils. Lucky for you oils are … [Read more...]

puffer vest | leggings | long sleeve | beanie | shoes I love going for an early morning walk to get moving before anyone else is up! I've always loved walking for exercise (wrote a post about it here) and I started doing these early walks in the summer when it was light out at 5:30am, but now it's pitch black and starting to get really cold on my morning walks. I meet a friend and we walk … [Read more...]

Since I'm now working out in the privacy of my own home I've noticed I'm not really wearing my tank tops anymore. I typically wear leggings or bike shorts + sports bra + long sleeve layer. I get hot quickly when I exercise, so it's nice to not have to bother with the layer of a tank top anymore ;) Today I'm sharing my ride or die pieces I wear over and over. Favorite bottoms for spin, HIIT, … [Read more...]

| leggings | long sleeve top | puffer vest | sneakers | sunnies | Let me start by stating the obvious...I wear workout clothes 95% of the day...most days. I will workout, shower, and throw clean workout clothes back on...anyone else?? Therefore, I like to buy pieces that are both functional for workouts, but that I can also wear while running errands, grabbing lunch, taking Quinn to the park, … [Read more...]

I was recently placing a Thrive Market order and noticed that you can narrow your search by "shop by diet". I personally don't follow any specific diet plan, but I was curious the options they offered. There are a lot of diet options (which I think is great for people who do have specific dietary needs), but it got me thinking how overwhelming this might feel for some. As a Registered … [Read more...]