In search of brunch after our half marathon | jacket | top | joggers | slides | sunnies | Hydrate, foam roll, stretch, epsom salt bath, rest...these are all things you hear people saying you should do after vigorous exercise. Eating strategically for proper recovery is probably the most important thing (also hydrating) to pay attention to. Throughout training for our the half marathon I … [Read more...]

sticking to sparkling water pre half marathon ;) Sorry in advance this topic isn't glamorous, but I think it's really important to discuss a variety of topics when it comes to health and wellness. "Hangxiety" is a real thing and it's no secret I've battled my fair share of anxiety, so I wanted to dig a little deeper into what causes my anxiety to increase after drinking. Since being on the … [Read more...]

| jacket | tank | (similar) joggers | slides | sunnies | Last week I attended Liz Moody's cookbook tour event here in Seattle and she had Rachael Devaux as a guest. They did a live podcast recording and just chatted about general health and wellness and did a Q & A with the audience. To be honest I went to the event meet Rachael. I love following her on IG and feel like I can relate a lot … [Read more...]

One thing we probably all love about Trader Joe's is that they are always coming out with new products! Whether it's something seasonal or a new food trend Traders always seems to be on top of it! I've always loved Trader Joe's, but since having Quinn I find myself shopping there more and more because of they've simplified meal prep with so many of their products and it's budget friendly! … [Read more...]

I can't let Heather have all the fun! Activewear is always my favorite part of the sale (shocking I know!) and this year there are some really great pieces I'm excited about. These are pieces I either bought, already own, or are on my wishlist, so no fluff. Treat yourself to some fun new workout gear because I always thinks it motivates me to workout harder if I look cute ;) Splits … [Read more...]

| sweatshirt | shorts | Summer is a busy and hectic time of the year for many. With the kiddos out of school, vacations, traveling, etc. you're probably not wanting to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The weather is also getting warmer, so it's normal for our food preferences to change with the seasons. Therefore, meals that were your "go-to" in the cooler seasons may not sounds good … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago an article was posted in The New York Times essentially "smashing" the wellness industry. If you haven't read the article I'm referring to start there first. While reading the well written article I found myself nodding along in agreement one sentence then shaking my head in disagreement the next. I had mixed emotions reading the article because I feel like it generalize who … [Read more...]

| tank | shorts | sandals | Last week I was on Instragram and watched two very popular bloggers show off their "healthy" Starbucks drink orders. Neither of these bloggers are dietitians, but many people follow them and seek out their nutrition advice because they are both thin and present themselves as "healthy." Both of their drink orders contained pumps of sugar-free syrup and one blogger … [Read more...]

| shorts | tank | Summer is right around the corner and 'tis the season that everyone is talking about going on a "quick fix” juice cleanse or start a new detox program. Rather than putting your time, energy, and money into a crash diet I recommend starting with detoxing your kitchen. Making a few simple swaps in your refrigerator and pantry will make a significant difference in your overall … [Read more...]

The temps are on the rise in Seattle and we are loving every minute of it! There is nothing I enjoy more (well maybe a few things...) than sitting outside and reading or listening to a book on tape while taking Quinn on a walk. Yes, I'm a weirdo and I am usually listening to one book and reading another at the same time. I try to pick very different genres, so I don't get them confused. I've … [Read more...]