"Every moment you are on this planet, every moment that your heart is beating and your breath is flowing, is an opportunity to celebrate. So many wonderful blessings come into our life, and when we're present, we see them. When we're strong and disciplined we push away the garbage, and when we're bold we make the big choice to light up the world around us, to celebrate..." - Outlaw Yoga Happy Friday & last day of September! Speaking of September, it's deemed National Yoga Month by the Department of Health & Human Services. It's the month where the worldwide yoga community celebrates the practice. As a yogi, I think that every month is yoga month, but this month I've definitely been thinking about my motivations for getting my Om on most days. Lately I've popped ... [Read More]
Archives for September 2016
A Day in the Life: Workouts, Health Coaching, & Running Out of Groceries
Hey, hey! I haven't done a day in the life type of post in awhile, so today I'm sharing what one day last week looked like for me. I'm also joining in on Arman's What I Ate Wednesday party! The reality TV lover in me always finds this type of blog post interesting, but if it's not your cup of tea, tune back in on Friday or check out my pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe from earlier this week. Since I work from home and do a few different things for a living, my schedule can vary a lot. The day before this, I worked for 9 hours straight, then took a class at a fitness studio in the evening. The day after this, I went grocery shopping in the middle of the day, then was working at 9 pm... so the point is, I like to change it up and my schedule all depends on what work I'm ... [Read More]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies [vegan + gluten free]
Hi friends! Hello from San Diego, where it is hot, hot, hot! We're having a heatwave here, and today is warmer than any summer day I've experienced here. I'm working from my pool this afternoon after seeing that temperatures were hitting the triple digits. There's this strong hot breeze going on and it's pretty crazy for us spoiled San Diegans (many of whom do not have AC, myself included)! The heatwave started a few days ago, so I spent a ton of time at the beach over the weekend. Coastal walks with the pup, a burrito picnic dinner at sunset, the dog beach, watching NFL Sunday football games on my phone with my feet in the sand.... I practically lived at the beach for a few days! No complaints there! Rewinding back to two weekends ago when it was feeling more autumn-ish, ... [Read More]
10 Healthy Ways to Embrace Autumn
Happy Friday, and Happy Autumn friends! Yesterday officially marked the first day of fall for all of us in the Northern Hemisphere! I really enjoy this time of the year, how about you guys? Keeping it nice & light, today I'm sharing 10 fun ways to embrace the season! 1.) Go apple picking. Already have this one checked off my autumn list! 2.) Hit the trails // Go for walks. I love the crisp air and cool breezes that hit in fall. I love the return back to the steady 70 degree days in San Diego, and it's actually my favorite time of the year weather-wise in the Northeast where I'm from. If you live near hilly terrain, take advantage of the perfect outdoor workout weather and hit the trails with your pup, family or friends. If you live in a flat area, visit your favorite ... [Read More]
Where to Eat Vegetarian in Dublin [Travel Recap]
Hello, hello! Last week I talked about my favorite adventures in Dublin on my recent trip to Ireland, and today I'm back to share a guide to vegetarian eating in Dublin. I initially didn't have very high expectations for plant-based eating in Ireland because I know that the traditional Irish diet is very meat-and-potatoes-ish, and also because of my previous experiences in meat heavy European countries like Austria and Germany. But when I started doing research on eating vegetarian in Dublin, I found that healthy eating in general is becoming more popular in Ireland. I did not have a problem coming up with a list of restaurants to potentially dine at, and I thought that I'd share some recommendations for where to eat veg in Dublin. Here are my favorite meals that I ... [Read More]
Cheesy Spinach & Pepper Twice Baked Potatoes [gluten free]
Hi friends! Today I've got a veggie-packed Meatless Monday dinner recipe to share with you... But before I dive into today's recipe, I wanted to first invite you guys to subscribe to my health coaching newsletter if you haven't already! It's a free newsletter that'll be delivered straight to your inbox once every month or two, and it contains recipe and workout ideas, healthy living tips, health coaching offers and more. I'll be sending a new one out later this week, so sign up for it below if you're interested. Subscribe to my newsletter list! * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Getting back to food, it's been awhile since I've shared a savory recipe (beginning of August to be exact). I figured it was time for a new dinner recipe, and this is a good ... [Read More]