For the last few months I’ve been able to get away with walking to work and haven’t had much to think about. That all changed this week because all of a sudden it’s hot, muggy, and I somehow still have to look presentable when I arrive. I may still look a little flushed when I first arrive, but that’s not so bad – and a brisk thirty minute walk is well worth it.
Here’s what I can’t go without -
Alarm Clock
What a difference an hour makes when you’re exerting yourself outside…just by leaving a bit earlier, the air isn’t quite as …read more

Somewhere between Thursday morning and Friday afternoon I made up my mind that enough is enough, it’s time to get down to business and do something about an issue that’s been lingering in my mind for months now…
The dreaded..
Sedentary lifestyle.
I work on a computer for the majority of the day…and find it hard to resist the inviting nook next to the cute guy on the couch with the remote control. Compared to the ridiculously active routine of my former athletic life – there is no surprise why I’m noticing the pounds creep on.
But could I find the time to …read more

Last night was the first time in a long while that I made my way to the gym. It was also the first time since my husband started lifting weights and buying gym shorts that we worked out together. It was pretty fun – though depressing how much more fit he is than me all of a sudden! But, with that little endorphin rush comes a few reminders of your calorie burn once tomorrow comes around.
These are a few observations from today.
I’m hungry. Like, super hungry. I haven’t really been a breakfast person lately (just give me coffee…) but that …read more

You really are what you eat. If you subsist on a greasy, fat-laden diet, your skin will bear the brunt. If you’re bad about hydrating, your skin will appear itchy and dry. If you eat nutrient and anti oxidant-rich foods,your skin will truly benefit. Here are some great foods for your skin.

Top 10 Foods for Your Skin
Water – OK. So it’s technically a liquid. Still, water is the healthiest thing you can consume for your skin. Plenty of water keeps skin hydrated, especially during the winter months. Keep your skin from looking dull and flaky by drinking lots of water!
Low …read more