5 Meal Prep Tips for Beginners
The phrase “meal prep” used to terrify me. I had this vision in my head of spending hours upon hours slaving over the stove cooking all of my meals for the week. As someone who works 8am to 5pm Monday … Continued
21 Day Fix Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
The first time I did 21 Day Fix, I hated it. I had a headache the whole time, I was always hungry, and at the end of the three weeks, I hadn’t lost a single pound. I was incredibly frustrated, … Continued
3 Things I Learned From Losing a Job I Hated
I didn’t always hate my job. In fact, there was a long period of time where I was head over heels in love with it. During that time, I would’ve done anything for the company I worked for. I’d stay late, … Continued
Birchbox vs Ipsy May 2015
My Birchbox vs. Ipsy series compares both subscriptions every month and gives you a good idea of what kinds of products to expect in each. I pay for both of these subscriptions on my own, and I’m not getting paid to … Continued
Jawbone Up 2 Review and First Impressions
After a disappointing experience with the Garmin Vivofit 2, I was back on the hunt for a fitness band and tracker. Naturally, I gravitated towards the two I knew the most about – Fitbit and Jawbone. I’ve heard mixed reviews about … Continued
Birchbox vs. Ipsy: April 2015
My Birchbox vs. Ipsy series compares both subscriptions every month and gives you a good idea of what kinds of products to expect in each. I pay for both of these subscriptions on my own, and I’m not getting paid to … Continued
Garmin Vivofit 2 Review
When the Garmin Vivofit 2 was announced in January, I knew I had to have it. I’m late to the wearable fitness tracker trend, although I’ve been using a Polar watch and heart rate monitor during my workouts for over a … Continued
Insanity Max 30 Month 1 Review
I completed my first month of Insanity Max 30 last week, and I figured that now is the perfect time to give my official month 1 review! About My Results I’m down 2 pounds. I didn’t do a very good job … Continued
Mud Run Tips: What I Learned During Mud Runs
Mud runs and other obstacle course races (OCRs) have soared in popularity over the last several years. I was late to the game, as I completed my first mud run in November 2014. However, thousands of people all over the country … Continued
Importance of Rest Days During Insanity Max 30
I’m currently on week 4 of Insanity Max 30, and up until this point, I’ve been pretty good at “respecting” my rest days. According to to the calendar, rest days are Saturday and Sunday, but I make my rest days … Continued