Morning Walks to the Gym

September 17, 2014

I feel like overnight it’s gone from steamy in the city to downright chilly. I’m up before the sun rises on Wednesdays I walk about a mile to and from the gym for my class on the Upper West Side. I’ve been pulling out my cool-weather workout clothes, very much coming in handy when I’m strolling through the neighborhood at…

September 16, 2014

[gallery] I’m slowly updating my wardrobe for fall, these are a few of my favorites- some I’ve bought and some are my wish list (from left to right): Loft Polka Dot Dress: This comes with a belt so is more flattering than this image lets on. It’s good for the office and the weekends. Nordstrom Maxi Skirt: I tried this on…

Whole30 Halfway Point!

Hey friends, have you been following along with my Whole30 adventures? If you have, you know that today marks the halfway point! Making some serious progress here (I think?) and feeling good.  I’ve cut out dairy, grains, legumes, sugar, artificial sweeteners and alcohol. Man that’s quite a list. Some people go on Whole30 and feel drastic changes because they are…

Fall is in the Air: New Chili Recipe

September 15, 2014

Fall in New York is perhaps the most perfect season, the air is crisp and cool and the leaves are starting to change. We’re dog sitting this weekend and I was happy to take this lil pup outside for frequent walks. To ring in this new season, one of my favorites, I tried out a new chili recipe. Normally I’ll…

Virtual 5K Charity Run: Selamta Family Project

My friend just gave me the heads up about an amazing event coming up and I wanted to share the news. On October 12th the Selamta Family Project is hosting a virtual 5k to raise funds the organziation which provides homes to orphaned children and marginalized women in Ethiopa. Semata offers a sustainable model for change in Ethiopia where currently…

September 13, 2014

[gallery] One of the challenges of Whole30 is the beverage department. When I can’t reach for a refreshing glass of Rose, I have a lineup of things that are Whole30 compliant. These are my top picks: Flavored Seltzer: As long as it doesn’t have added sugar, it’s probably fine. My favorite is the coconut from La Croix, it almost feels like…

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