As you may have seen me mention on Instagram, I recently listened to Shawn Stevenson’s podcast on “15 Ways Exercise Makes Your Smarter, Younger and More Successful”… and I was totally inspired! Yes, I love exercise, and yes, I know its good for the body, but Shawn really brought it to a whole new level. … Continue reading
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Why I Stopped Using Soap On My Face
For quite some time, I struggled with choosing a face wash. Being a product junkie in my teenage years, and then wanting to avoid all of those same products after learning about toxic chemicals and harsh ingredients, I resorted to plain old soap for quite some time. It was easy, it was a clean product, … Continue reading
Amazing Blueberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Smoothies are one of my favorite summer go-to’s. They are refreshing, nutrient dense, and when made right, can provide all the essentials to leave you feeling satiated, satisfied and energized. One of my favorite combos? Vanilla and blueberries. Sure, this might sound like a weird mix, but I promise it is sure to get your … Continue reading
My 5 Favorite Breakfast Foods
Chances are, you have probably heard that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day,” but does that mean you are eating a healthy and nutrient-filled breakfast each morning? If not, you should try it out! Getting nourishing foods in first thing in the morning will help to kick-start your metabolism and balance your … Continue reading
Awaken Your Health : Spring Cleanse!
I am SOO EXCITED for this “new and improved” Awaken Your Health Cleanse!! Jackie and I have spent many hours brainstorming how we can make this our best cleanse yet, and I believe that we succeeded! With Awaken Your Health Spring 2015, you’ll receive: daily emails with coaching tips and inspirational messages personal email support … Continue reading
Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice
So considering its still winter in NYC, I realize I am probably getting ahead of myself with these summery flavors… And I’ll admit that I am yearning for sunshine, warm weather and jean shorts, but in addition, these flavors were just too good to keep to myself! What you need: 1 head cauliflower, stems removes … Continue reading
The Basics of Soup Making
Winter time is perfect for soup making… It warms our bones, nourishes our spirit, and allows us to combine so many healthy ingredients into one pot! My mom taught me how to make soup a few years back, and although there are many varieties, she showed me a few basics that will guarantee your soup … Continue reading
Cashew Cream Cheese
This is one of my favorite recipes ever… seriously. As I cheese lover, it can be difficult to avoid or cut back on the stuff, but this “cream cheese” does the trick! Thanks to my friends at College Park Yoga for sharing this recipe during a raw food cleanse a few years back, it is still heavy … Continue reading
Create New Years Resolutions That Stick
New Years is a time for contemplating all you want to create in the coming year, and while the intention to make positive change is good, resolutions can often be tough to stick to. Having celebrated many New Years and created many resolutions,, we have found that how you create your resolutions are just as important as making … Continue reading
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Gratitude. Make space for it. Make a list at the end of each day. Take some time in the morning to reflect. Daydream. Discuss it with a loved one. Sing about it. Hold it in your heart. No matter how you go about it, taking time with all that you are grateful for … Continue reading