Making smart choices about how you fuel your body before and after activity can have a significant impact on your performance and recovery. I’m always surprised when friends and clients tell me they do not eat anything before a workout or how long they wait to refuel after a workout. There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about how to properly fuel an active body, so l want to simplify it … [Read more...]
My Winter Skincare Routine
I'm a little obsessed when it comes to skincare and finding the right routine. I'm always changing it up and adding new products to the lineup. But, I also try and stick to a single product for at least 4-6 weeks before switching it out as I believe that it takes at least a month to see results. However, I don't know about you but when I walk into a Sephora or browse past the makeup counters in … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
We made it through another week (insert cheers emoji here)! Time for another round of Q&A so get in your comfies, grab a glass and join us for happy hour. Alix-If you could give somebody one piece of nutrition advice to change their eating habits, what would it be? Gosh, it is hard to pick one thing to focus on but I would say make sure you're getting enough fiber. This will ensure … [Read more...]
Mindful Snacking + Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites Recipe
Today I’m talking about one of my favorite nutrition topics…snacking! This has kind of turned into a hot and misunderstood topic. There is nothing innately wrong about eating between meals; however, there is often a lot of guilt around snacking. In my opinion, when done right snacks help bridge the gap between meals and keep energy levels up. Too often I see clients going 6-7 hours between lunch … [Read more...]
My Potty Training Experience in 3 Days
Ok don't be fooled by the title. Yes, my son was basically potty trained in three days (except for naps and nighttime - different story, different blog post) but it was not without a lot of effort, setbacks, frustration and tears. And I'm not talking about Jackson. Potty training is hard work and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. And no, it's not like after day 3 I didn't have to do … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Welcome to our first Happy Hour - one of many that will happen at The Champagne Theory! In fact, every Friday we plan to do a Q&A based on the most frequently asked questions we received throughout week. So grab a glass of champagne, wine-red or white we don't discriminate- or cocktail (get it guuuuurl) and join us for happy hour. And don't judge us if we misspell something-we typically write … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Building the Perfect Smoothie
It's no secret that smoothies are super trendy in the health and wellness world and for good reason! Smoothies are a great way to pack in A LOT of nutrition that your body can easily digest into a quick on-the-go meal or snack. I love smoothies because they are so versatile and you can easily modify any recipe to meet your individual nutrition needs and taste preferences. CAUTION: Not all … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Champagne Theory
We are so glad you found us! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Heather and Alix, two Orange County girls who landed in Seattle with our husbands and children (and fur babies). And it just so happens that we live less than 10 blocks away from one another. Bonus! Alix: sweater (similar here and here) boots Heather: sweater (similar) | boots Not only do we have our geography in common, … [Read more...]
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