May 16, 2014

[gallery] Tomorrow is the Brooklyn Half Marathon! This is my first BK half and I’m pumped! I don’t know much about the course so it’s going to be quite the adventure. Who will be out there racing with me? Good luck to all the runners and have a great weekend everyone!

The Perfect Backpack for Bike to Work Day

May 15, 2014

Friday is bike to work day and if you can get yourself a set of wheels and take off for the office, I highly suggest you join in! There are special events happening throughout the city, you can read about them HERE. Last year I biked to work via the Hudson River Greenway and stopped by 72nd street for free…

Work Snack: Homemade Trail Mix

May 14, 2014

I LOVE trail mix, it’s definitely a top 5 food for me. Many of the pre-made versions have an ingredient or two that I don’t love or am simply trying to avoid (like m&ms) so I make my own. Today’s trail mix has a bit of spice to it: Trader Joe’s Thai Lime & Chili Cashews Roasted Unsalted Cashews Trader…

The Skimm + Strong Abs

May 13, 2014

Are you guys signed up for The Skimm? Each morning you’ll get a short email with a few big news stories. They are humorously written, making it informative but fun and quick to read. I will admit that I am never up-to-date on current affairs, but this helps. The email comes around 6am; what I’ve been doing is reading it…

Dream Fit Vacation Series: Part 2, Spa Getaways

This week’s dream vacation is mostly focused on refreshing at the spa with a little fitness thrown in. I’ll give you a taste, but check out this piece in Washington Life Magazine for all details. Salamader Resort and Spa in Middleburg, VA, The Peninsula Spa in NYC and Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ all offer spa experiences to help you…

Monday Motivational Reads

May 12, 2014

Monday is a perfect time to reset. Whether it’s your mindset, your eating habits, your intentions, your goals; whatever it is, the start of a new week is a good time to think about what’s going on in your life and get on the right track. I’ve come across some motivational articles, leading me to rethink a few things in…

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