It's no secret that eating more vegetables is good for your health. No one is disputing that fact. However, a big trend in 2019 (and will continue to be popular in 2020) was a shift to eating a more plant-based diet. People are making the switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet in the name of health. I'm a HUGE fan of eating more plants, but do we need to eliminate all animal products as well to … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! Hopefully you have the day off and are able to stay home, relax, and recharge for the new year ahead. If you're familiar with my nutrition philosophy then you were NOT expecting some "new year new you" diet style post today. However, I think it's totally normal to feel a little tired and sluggish this time of year. I can definitely admit I've been consuming more sugar and alcohol … [Read more...]

| headband| sweater | slippers| Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas. Growing up we would always run downstairs and head straight for our stockings. My stocking would always be overflowing with all.the.things. My sister and I would dump them out first thing and sort through all the goodies Santa brought us ;) While this post is clearly not geared toward what you will be putting in … [Read more...]

|one|two|three|four|five|six|seven|eight|nine|ten| Happy Shopping! xx, A … [Read more...]

It's the day before the day. Thanksgiving week is upon us and whether you're staying home, hosting, or traveling you're likely going to be enjoying all the food tomorrow. A few weeks ago I wrote up my thoughts and tips for holiday eating, so check that out if you haven't yet. But what if even with all the best intentions the day got away from you and you over did it. No biggie...I'm sharing 8 … [Read more...]

| pullover | leggings | shoes | sunnies | If you go on the Starbucks website they have a whole section dedicated to "lightening up" your holiday drinks. Their advice is to order holiday drinks "skinny" which means nonfat milk and sugar-free syrups. I don't exactly agree with this recommendation. I have my own hacks to still enjoy a festive holiday drink from Starbucks without all the sugar … [Read more...]

Starbucks holiday cups are out so that officially means the holidays are in full swing. With that comes friendsgiving feasts, holiday parties, office treats, and other festive family functions. This can be an extremely stressful time of year for those trying to handle all of the holiday eats while staying on track with their health goals. I'm sharing 5 tips to help you navigate the the holiday … [Read more...]

Being a competitive athlete growing up has influenced how I think about fitness and exercise today. The harder and longer the workout the better. If I wasn't drenched in sweat and feeling like I was about to throw up then I didn't push myself hard enough. Having 4 knee surgeries in college and saying goodbye to my soccer career slowed me down a little bit, but I have continued to find ways to … [Read more...]

fleece hoodie | jeans (30% off!) | sneakers This is the first year Quinn has a good understanding of Halloween and will be SO excited to get all.the.candy! Yesterday we were at Target and she was whining and begging for us to buy the huge bags of candy. While trick-or-treating can be a fun family activity, trying to figure out how to talk to your kids about candy and monitoring their intake … [Read more...]

| puffer | leggings | shoes | sunnies | "Health or Hype" is a series I like to do every once in awhile to review current health trends and explain if I think they are truly rooted in health or just a lot of hype. I often get asked my thoughts on current health trends and there is so much misinformation saturating the wellness world right now, so I try my best to speak the truth ;) If there is … [Read more...]