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...]

Magnesium is all the rage right now and for good reason! It is my favorite mineral (yes I have a favorite mineral) and finally getting all the buzz it deserves. Magnesium can be a little tricky because it comes in different forms and there are a lot of supplements on the market right now. I thought I would break it all down for you here! What is Magnesium + Why Do We Need It? Magnesium … [Read more...]

After a busy summer and crazy September it feels like we are finally in a good groove around here. October feels like the perfect month to set a few health goals and get back on track before the chaos of the holidays are upon us. Therefore, I've created a 5 week health challenge to help motivate all of us! Each week there will be a new goal to focus on, but ideally you're building on top of the … [Read more...]

Every year Trader Joe's surprises me with their pumpkin game and this year is no different. In this post when I'm say "hit" or "miss" this is in regards to it's nutritional content, not taste. Full disclosure I haven' not personally tried many of these products. I have no doubt many of them taste delicious, but leave it to me to rain on your pumpkin parade and analyze the ingredients ;) Pure … [Read more...]

I know a lot of kids are going on week 3-4 of school, but Quinn just started preschool last week. We went to a parents information session the week before she started and they were discussing what to pack your child for lunch. Quinn's teachers recommend 2-3 items max at lunch time. This initially made me confused...I was thinking to myself that her bento box has at least 6 compartments my OCD … [Read more...]

| sweatshirt | leggings | shoes | sunnies | Q: Is it better to workout on an empty stomach for weight loss?A: For weight loss, yes. Fasted cardio will help you tap into stored fat because you won't have any glucose stored as it was depleted overnight. However, I'm conflicted about recommending this because I think there can be some down sides. I've tried working out on an empty stomach and … [Read more...]

Guys, this is the Halo Top of gummies...I'm serious. I'm blown away by this products' popularity. You have probably seen this gummies all over social media. They are touted as "healthy" candy and wrapped up in super cute packaging. I have recently started seeing these pop up all over my Instagram feed even from influencers I consider knowledgeable in the nutrition and health field. While at … [Read more...]

| top | I'll use any excuse to shop for new workout clothes and a new season seems like a good enough excuse to me ;) I say this all the time, but I truly believe you are more motivated to exercise and work out harder when you look cute. It's science. Here's what is on my fall wish list. Lululemon Dry Shampoo This was on my wish list and we were lucky enough to get this in our SeaWheeze … [Read more...]