Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Want a crash course on life? Here it is. Be a 36-year-old looking to make major changes in life, not entirely happy with the life she has, feeling like something has to change and drop a cantaloupe-sized cyst in her pelvis. This is literally what happened to me the ...
to the gym we go
It's like a hamster wheel...every January a whole new lot of folks sign up for gyms and studios and classes - hoping to better themselves whether it's to lose weight, be healthy, and/or achieve a fitness goal. Then we have those who have been going on a regular basis, throughout the year, and January is ...
Looking back
It's that time of year. The end of a year. The beginning of a new one. The end of a decade. The beginning of a new one. 2020. What is coming? What do we plan to leave behind? It's not easy to reflect and be honest about what needs to change. It's even harder to ...
When is enough, enough?
There's so much in our lives that have become over-indulgences. From food (the average size of pants has gone up two sizes), to obsessive workout trends, fast fashion (luckily eco-friendly is becoming more the norm as well), all the digital screens we possess and the time we spend with them. the necessity of our phones, ...
Diet Starts on Monday
Written by Contributing Blogger, Sonia Sahota. “Diet starts on Monday..” How many of you have caught yourself saying these exact words? I’m sure many of you have your hands raised including myself. As summer is setting sail, we are all trying to be beach ready with clean eating during the week to fuel our bodies for ...
How much of yourself are you willing to lose?
In our relationships, our jobs, our daily lives, there are many things commanding our attention, asking for our time, to choose things besides our own preferences, and leaving us little time for ourselves and what we may want too. It sucks our energy, and part of ourselves each day. But how much is enough? And ...
4 Tips for Healthy Choices on Summer Getaways
Can you feel that? …The relaxing sensation of an evening summer breeze and late night walks with a salted caramel ice cream cone in hand. Summer is finally here and it’s time to pack your bags for an epic weekend getaway. I’m a sucker for mini weekend trips throughout the summer especially when you’re stuck ...
Patience with Fitness
Ever think, damn I'm doing so good today. I ate so well. I didn't have pizza, and I had smaller portions than usual. I went to the gym and kicked my own butt. I feel awesome. Then you look at the scale the next day and see absolutely no change and have a large desire ...
Change can be pretty badass
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. Change. Everyone has experienced this feeling whether it may have been a positive or negative experience. It tests your beliefs expanding your mind in ways that you have yet to explore. Once you overcome change, it allows you to thrive in situations that once made you uncomfortable. As I near one year ...
Eat with a Purpose
I know I've been there...it's a lazy Saturday, raining outside, and you can't help but veg on the couch. It starts with a flavorful breakfast. Then a snack. Then another, and another. It's mindless eating, and you're eating just because...not because you actually need to eat or are that hungry. It's a random craving, that ...