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One of my favorite things about Chicago is that there is always some kind of race going on. Anything from little neighborhood 5Ks to the Chicago Marathon, there are plenty to choose from. Signing up for a race is a great way to keep yourself motivated… but unfortunately not so great for the bank account! […]
Read More Monster Dash 10KI am PUMPED (get it?!) to share this challenge workout with you! Just like every other basic white girl in the world, I looove my pumpkin recipes. A few of the recipes I have made (so far) include pumpkin soup, pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin bread, pumpkin overnight oats, and pumpkin coffee creamer. Pumpkins are good […]
Read More Pumpkin Challenge + Pumpkin Protein RecipesBACHELORETTE FINALE IS TONIGHT! Who’s it going to be… the “former pro quarterback” or the “”former competitive swimmer?” Can you tell I’m not a fan of either? (TEAM LUKE!) Get ready for lots of drama, tears, Neil Lane diamonds, and sitting on your bum for over two hours. After sitting all day at work, the […]
Read More Will you accept this workout?It looks like a cross between a treadmill and a tank… and it’s called a Woodway. Have you seen one at your gym? Chances are if you have, you haven’t used it. It’s easy to get stuck in a routine of our normal exercise machines and not venture out to try new things. Trust me, […]
Read More Goodbye Treadmill, Hello Woodway14 days down and 7 more days to go! Maybe you’ve missed a couple days of healthy habits along the way, but let’s finish strong together! Write these down on your calendar and commit to these final healthy habits. January 15: Eat the daily recommended amount of whole grains “CARBS ARE BAD.” …or are they? […]
Read More Healthy Habits: Week 3How was your first week of 2016?? Mine was eventful to say the least, but more on that in an upcoming blog post (change is in the air!). More importantly… how did you do with your first week of healthy habits? I committed to this 21 day challenge and I encourage you to do the […]
Read More Healthy Habits: Week 2Happy New Year! 2015 was an exciting year to say the least, but I know God has amazing plans for 2016! The best is yet to come. Who else is excited for 21 days of healthy habits?! As mentioned in my previous blog post, New Year’s Resolutions tend to be a bit extreme and unsuccessful. Creating […]
Read More New Year’s Habits – Week 1When you think about New Years Resolutions, you might think of a year when your resolutions crashed and burned. Or maybe you think about a year when you achieved and accomplished something great. Whatever the case may be, I’m not here to talk about the success rate of resolutions. I want to talk to you about […]
Read More New Year, New HabitsAnyone training for a marathon knows that when the days start to get shorter, your runs start to get longer… and longer (and longer). Whether you are a brand new runner, somewhat new to running, or a pro, these tips will help you through this challenging time! Wear the right shoe. Well, wear both the right and […]
Read More Shorter Days and Longer RunsHi there, remember me?? Well life has been a little crazy this past month and unfortunately blogging has taken the backseat in the crazy ride of life. As the end of August approaches (say what?!) and a new month soon begins, it’s as good a time as ever to set new goals for myself. I […]
Read More Pumpkin is my Favorite Season
Eat, Lift & Be Married 