Written by blog contributor, Daniela Forte. Being happy is an inside job. It is a job that we have to do every single day in order to make our lives fulfilling. Just like any job it is no easy task, especially if happiness feels so far beyond your reach. For me personally, happiness is not an easy ...
From Challenge to Choice
Written by blog contributor, Kellie Knapp. It’s no secret that I love sweets. Cupcakes, candy, cookies, ice cream. You name it, I will devour it. That was up until a month ago. I decided to challenge myself and cut out sweets from my diet for 30 days. Let me state that I still allowed myself to ...
Never alone
We sometimes wonder if we're alone in the life we live. If we are the only dealing with X burden or Y sorrow. We wonder if anyone else will understand the trials and tribulations we've been through. Here's her story... "She folded her hands Sat staring at the creases of moments passed The time no longer with her. She remembered ...
Beat the cold
The change in temperatures can be a fresh start, but it can also lead to health issues like getting a cold when your immune system has a bit of a kick in the butt. Luckily, the founder at Thrive by Food has some helpful tips. My favorite three out of her 9 tips include the following: More water - ...
Fall Fitness Tips to Stay Active and Healthy
Written by blog contributor, Tammy Luksich Just because summer is over, that doesn’t mean you should stop exercising outside. In fact, autumn is among one of the best times of year to get outside and get active; the leaves are changing and the temperature is cooler, perfect for an evening stroll. Don’t let the transitioning of ...
Be Lazy
Sunday funday, can give some people FOMO. You feel that you need to be taking advantage of this day on the weekend. Watching the football game at the pub, checking out the latest festival, and/or having a late bottomless brunch with your friends. But do you have to? What's wrong with being a little lazy? Sometimes a ...
The Two Smoothies to Live By
September. Fresh start. Fresh You. Fresh ingredients? Smoothies are great for on the go, and easy to throw in a blender and whip up for any morning or mid-day snack. Here are the two that I live by - one green and super "yes, I'm going to be so healthy today" and one sweet, and more ...
Planks are Not your Enemy
According to Health.com there are about 20 ways to do a plank. Crazy? Perhaps. Best part is, is there's never a way to get bored with planks. There is always a variation you can add or mix in. And the amount of body parts a plank works is pretty incredible. Lifehacker wrote a piece demonstrating ...
Beat the Heat
The dog days of summer can be rough. You're sweating before you leave your home, and by the time you get to work you're re-applying that deodorant. It's brutal out there - especially for us city, folks. Those subways are not our friends when it's hotter on the platform than outside. Us females, we pray ...
5 ways to make more time each day
Ever wish we had a 3 day weekend or more hours in the day? Of course you have. We all have. Probably almost every day or week. Just a little extra time to sleep. Just a little extra time to spend time with family. Or writing that novel. Exercise to get that pre-baby body back. ...