Health and Fitness

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Fitness

10 Reasons Why I Chose A Personal Trainer

The gym is not for everyone. I’ve known that since the day I walked through its doors, and I’ve watched it prove true on multiple occasions. Some of us don’t have the mindset for a normal gym-going routine. Sometimes it’s a lack of discipline, or maybe not knowing where to begin. No matter the reason,Continue reading “10 Reasons Why I Chose A Personal Trainer”

Basic Equipment To Start Your At-Home Gym

When I started going to the gym full time, I was completely hooked. I could go every day of the week without feeling like I needed a break. There was never any struggle; I would just get up and go. But over the years I started to realize that my body was changing, but myContinue reading “Basic Equipment To Start Your At-Home Gym”

On-The-Go And At Home: 10 Healthy Snacks For Every Routine

I’m sure we’ve all been there. That moment where you open your refrigerator or pantry door for the 10th time to stare at the shelves full of food. You sift through the drawers and shuffle things out of the way, but you can’t find anything you want. There’s tons of options, but nothing seems appealing.Continue reading “On-The-Go And At Home: 10 Healthy Snacks For Every Routine”

My Fitness Journey: Week 2-4

Hello lovelies! I hope you all had a productive weekend. I spent my weekend doing the usual wedding planning, and I’m more than happy to take a break at this point. It’s been a long few days of writing out guests lists, researching centerpiece ideas, and worst of all, budgeting. It may sound like funContinue reading “My Fitness Journey: Week 2-4”

My Fitness Journey: Week One

Hello and Happy Monday! I’ve always been a fan of Mondays for a lot of reasons. It’s the perfect day to start something new, and it’s almost always the most productive day of my week. I’m not at a point in my life where I dread Mondays, and I really hope I never get there.

Leading A Healthier Lifestyle: What You Can Change Today

My least favorite part of the holidays is coming soon: Resolution Season. I call it a season because unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to last. We’ve all struggled with making the big changes, and more importantly, keeping them. But why do we wait until January to change? Why not do it now, during the busiest andContinue reading “Leading A Healthier Lifestyle: What You Can Change Today”

6 Tips To Help You Stay On Track During The Holidays

The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of year. From the decorations, to the parties, it’s hard not to become completely immersed in all of it. But the holidays can actually be a very stressful time for many. In past years, it’s been a struggle to stay on track with my fitness goals. IContinue reading “6 Tips To Help You Stay On Track During The Holidays”

7 Tips To Help You Get Back To Your Workout Routine

Let me just start by saying that working out is not easy. And it’s not the weights or the treadmill that make it difficult. It’s simply getting our butts out of bed and driving there. Once I walk through the door, everything is fine. But there are definitely some mornings when it takes all of myContinue reading “7 Tips To Help You Get Back To Your Workout Routine”

5 Must-See Hikes On The East Coast

When I was about 5 years old, my parents took me on my first big hike up Sugarloaf mountain in northern Maine. I barely remember the climb that first time, or the way that the steep pathways stretched out before us. I didn’t remember the way that the shade felt damp and cool, with justContinue reading “5 Must-See Hikes On The East Coast”