Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by adidas. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. Who inspires you? There are a lot of women who inspire me to be a healthy, driven woman. I have friends who amaze me after giving birth, running marathons, or have amazing injury recoveries (and sometimes all three!). I think of powerful women I don't even know that have been inspirational - athletes like Serena Williams and plus-size models rocking their bodies with confidence like Ashley Graham. But in teaming up with adidas to talk about who has inspired me the most throughout my life, the answer was a no brainer: my mom. My mom has been inspiring me to be a strong woman for as long as I can remember. She raised 4 kids while being committed to a healthy ... [Read More]
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5 Awesome Recipes that Use Yogurt
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt and Kefir. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. I believe that mindful eating is such an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Having a connection to the food you eat is one of the simple pleasures in life, whether that means growing produce in your garden, cooking marinara sauce from scratch, roaming farmers' markets to nab locally grown/made food, sharing your kitchen creations with your loved ones, or buying products with ingredients and company practices you stand behind. I try to do all of the above often! Appreciating the food you put in your body every single day is such an easy way to practice mindfulness. Life can get so busy and become so full of information overload at times, but ... [Read More]
Grilled Margherita & Baby Spinach Portobello Pizzas
Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by adidas. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. Who else cannot believe it's already the middle of August? I feel like this summer has been flying by! I hope that you've been getting the chance to check lots of fun things off of your summer bucket list. While this whole business of selling my house and preparing to move cross country has been taking up much of my energy, I've been making sure to spend a lot of time outdoors soaking up the San Diego summer. I’ve been obsessed with these work out leggings which are made of a really comfy, soft material. I love that they're high-waisted and stay in place while I'm working out! I've been making it a priority to do some of my favorite outdoorsy SoCal activities while I'm still ... [Read More]
5 Ways to Simplify Your Healthy Routine + Daily Harvest Review
Everyone that knows me knows that I'm passionate about healthy living. But just like everyone else, sometimes my life gets hectic, so to help me stick with my healthy habits, I implement some go-to timesaving techniques. Today I'm sharing some of the ways that I make my healthy routine more efficient - particularly when life gets a little cray cray! These tips make healthy eating and working out a bit easier, and help to set me up for success when I've got a lot going on elsewhere. 1.) Make a big portion of grains + snacks for the week. I'll be honest, I don't do meal prepping in the convention way that most people think of for a couple of reasons: a.) Pre-planning entire days of meals isn't my thing and I kind of dread the thought of it, b.) I eat depending on what I'm in the ... [Read More]
5 Favorite Protein-Rich Snacks that Satisfy My Sweet Tooth
Who else is a snack queen or king? I love me some yummy snacks! I definitely prefer to eat small meals and a few snacks throughout the day. I usually eat something every three hours or so, and when my sweet tooth hits, I have some go-to healthy snacks that satisfy it. I also make sure to have protein-packed snacks around to satiate me, especially since I lead such an active lifestyle. I usually workout six days a week, plus I take my dog for walks every day, and I also squeeze in early morning yoga sessions most days as well. All of that movement depletes my glycogen stores and breaks down my muscle fibers, so I'm mindful about consuming protein post-workout to rebuild my muscles and fuel my body right. Today I'm sharing five of my current favorite healthy, protein-rich snacks ... [Read More]
Happy Earth Month | 6 Ways that I Adopt a Green Routine
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tetra Pak for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." I firmly believe that the little things can add up - when it comes to everything from a healthy lifestyle, to helping to protect our planet. Since Earth Day was celebrated last Sunday and the entire month of April is dubbed Earth Month, now is a great time to reflect on how our small choices can have a big impact on our environment. It's also a nice time to think about the ways that we can do more to help protect our planet - one little habit at a time. Hiking at Joshua Tree National Park Today I've partnered with Tetra Pak, a brand committed to sustainably sourced food packaging solutions - including boxed water, coffee, and ... [Read More]