How I Found Myself in the Dark
Depression is s shapeshifter. It has rarely felt the same to start, but once I’m deep in it, I know I’m there. You may wake up feeling despair for seemingly know reason. Overly emotional. You might not have interest in doing your favorite things. You…
On a Quest for Better Nutrition
I’m always looking for new ways to nourish me, especially in my busy lifestyle. Most days, I’m 100mph the moment my feet hit the ground. Workouts are typically done in the morning since I never know what the rest of the day will bring. I’m…
7 Low Impact Moves to Tone Your Whole Body
I used to love running and doing bootcamp style workouts, but my joints can’t handle it any more. #ThisIs30. But, mentally, I have a hard time putting myself through them too. I want to be nicer to my body and trust the process of doing…
How to Create a Home Gym
I go through phases with working out. Sometimes I’m all about the hardcore, military style workouts that leave me shaking and sometimes I’m all peace, love, and yoga. However, I’ve found that if I don’t have access to a gym or feel like being around…
Why Gaining Weight Back Was a Blessing in Disguise
Have you ever put on an outfit that feels really good, but when you see a photo or walk past a mirror you say, “what was I thinking?â€Â That’s how I feel when I look at most of my weightloss photos from a few years ago. I’m a 5’1, curvy Cuban…
6 Protein Packed Desserts and Treats
Y’all know I’m always raving about my Aloha Protein, greens, and coconut water. (And not just because I’m an affiliate, because I actually use their products every day!) Organic, vegan, and it tastes great? Why wouldn’t I rave about it?! When it comes to protein…
What I Learned From Hating Myself
If I looked in the mirror right now, I could probably pick out a handful of things I hate about myself. The fact that I gained weight, my loss of individual identity, my creative drive… While I think about these things, I try not to…
Simple Ways to Go Green at the Grocery Store
As If I didn’t love California enough, but the day they said goodbye to plastic grocery bags was a glorious day indeed! Mind you, some stores still carry a plastic bag, but as a way to discourage you from using them, you have to…
Is Nutrition Really THAT Simple?
Are you overthinking nutrition? If you think it’s about deprivation and green juice, then, yes. It’s so easy to get caught up in all the fads. Been there, done that. Carbs are bad. Fat is bad. Breathing air is bad. Like, WTF?! Once I actually…
Home Scents: Homemade Room Spray
Have you stopped and thought about what you breathe in on a daily basis? Hairspray? Cleaning Products? Smog? If we can consciously try to avoid breathing in chemicals in our homes, we should. We all want our homes to smell nice. I don’t think anyone…
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