Happy Monday, everyone!
We had a gooooorgeous fall weekend with sunny weather in the low 70's with an amazing breeze. If only NYC was like this year-round!
The farmer's market is full of fall goodies now, lots of kale, apples, dahlias, and of course, an abundance of winter squash and gourds...
Read More"Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. And our world could stand to be a little kinder and braver."
-Brené Brown
I've always found it funny how we work so hard to conceal the best parts of ourselves.
Our vulnerability. Our emotions. Our heart.
These are the beautiful parts of us that...
Read MoreOkay, so the autumnal equinox is not until the 22nd, but I am already in full-fledged fall mode!
I truly am a fall baby, and not just because I was born during it- there is something that makes me feel more alive and in my element during fall that doesn't happen the same way in any other season.
This weekend...
Read MoreI think most women and a good chunk of men have thought this at one point or another:
"I'm doing all the right things: mostly eating well and working out, but why does my fitness progress always seem to fluctuate and yo-yo?"
Have you or anyone else found themselves in a constant, never-ending state of "trying to cut those last few pounds?" It is so understandably frustrating to feel like you are constantly fighting an uphill battle, and never being satisfied for too long.
I've noticed...
Read MoreUgh. These Black and Bolyard boys are killing me with their recipes! First it was the bay leaf brown butter penne with pancetta, asparagus, and mushrooms, and now this ridiculous dish.
I admit- looking at the ingredients, I may not have picked it off a restaurant menu for myself. Lime and basil aren't usually my thing, combining those sweeter flavors in a savory dish. But I would have sorely missed out, because ...
Read MoreConfession: I barely turned on my oven all summer.
Granted, I wasn't home very much to cook at all this summer with all that happened, but still. NYC is enough of an oven outdoors that I don't need to turn my apartment into an oven too!
But now autumn is rolling around, and I'm feeling the urges to cuddle up in cozier layers and nest a bit in my...
Read MoreI am kind of in shock that it is somehow already September. How has this year flown by so fast?
Although, I do have to say that I am very happy this month is here. I am such a sucker for all things autumn- foliage, upcoming holidays, my favorite weather, and a general sense of renewal in the air as people head back to school and work after a relaxing summer.
Yesterday I had a meeting with...
Read MoreSoooo I posted a shorter blurb of this on my Instagram a few months ago, but I wanted to give you guys some (literal) food for thought this Wellness Wednesday!
I overheard an interesting conversation at a coffeeshop one day. A man was telling his friend how his trainer told him that coffee/caffeine is horrible for you and it was off limits. He then proceeded...
Read MoreShit Happens.
Sorry, Mom!
But seriously. Life is full of hardships, and undeserved obstacles that can come without explanation. Sometimes there is no rhyme and reason. And it's really, really not fair. But no question about it- it's not a matter of "if" they'll happen to you. It's "when."
And guys?
Read MoreHow many of you guys feel like you're working really hard in the gym, but your progress is stalling? It can be extremely frustrating to put in the work and not reap the rewards you're supposed to be getting. What if you’re forgetting about the one really important thing here that could kickstart your progress again? Recovery is as important (if not more so) than working out and your time in the gym— here’s how to maximize recovery:
Read MoreHappy Monday, my dears!
Today, I'm going to share with you guys a little drink that I've been making for myself every morning for the past several months. Iced matcha lattes have become all the rage lately, replacing the usual morning coffee for many people, but mine has a little extra twist to it to amp up the health factor: collagen.
But before I dive into that...
Read MoreHappy Friday my dears!
Is anyone else looking forward to the start of Autumn and the end of this humid heat?
I cannot WAIT for the fall breeze, foliage, and cozying up in sweaters. It's unequivocally my favorite season, and I'm really looking forward to the change of weather and...
Read MoreAfter departing San Francisco to begin our California Coast roadtrip, our first major stop on our way down south was Carmel by the Sea and the surrounding Monterey area.
Today I'll be sharing a bit about our short and sweet getaway in this quaintly charming little town, and the beautiful new Hotel Carmel that we got to experience.
Carmel is an adorable little area with the...
Read MoreToday I want to talk about a fear that scares us and holds us all back.
It's something that makes us scared of even trying for what we want.
It's something that hampers us from being our best selves because we get hung up on it.
It's something that makes us scared of looking in the mirror and acknowledging truths.
It's something that keeps us from embracing and working on our weaknesses.
What is this fact? We ALL inevitably fail.
Read MoreHey guys. I've missed you all! It's been awhile.
My dad passed away 1 week ago, today, and it's been a whirlwind of every emotion in the book. Experiencing a loss like this is hard to describe accurately, and every...
Read MoreI've thought several times about when and how I would write this post, and the timing just didn't feel right. Not only the timing, but I didn't even know where to begin describing the situation.
Even though I share a decent amount of my personal life on here and on Instagram, when things involve other people like my family or friends, I try to respect their privacy to not overshare things and I need to keep certain things private and cherished for myself. But it's finally time to let you guys in on the very difficult thing affecting my heart these past few months, as it is the reason I am taking a hiatus from this blog here for at least this week and perhaps the next...
Read MoreHappy Wellness Wednesday!
Last week, I shared a bit of my personal experience on why I was hesitant to begin practicing meditation, and how I reluctantly started to meditate. This week, I want to talk about the factual reasons why I commit myself to this practice and hopefully inspire you to think about how it can benefit you and your life too...
Read MoreHappy Friday, everyone!
Things have been overwhelming and lots of heavy stuff happening around here, but a bright light is here that we've all been so excited for: my sister is getting MARRIED tomorrow! We are headed up there to the...
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