How I Find Motivation To Workout & Summer Workout Inspiration

Since becoming a mom, lots of things have gotten shorter in time. Trips to the grocery store, showers, sleep at night, dinner and meal prep. It’s funny how my workouts used to be an hour long and now I’m happy to get 30 minutes. Part of my workout inspiration is honestly working off the summer […]
Running Postpartum with a Jogging Stroller

There isn’t an easy answer about when you can safely begin to use a jogging stroller. On one hand you can find resources that say it’s OK to run with your 3 month old in a car seat using an adapter. But most jogging stroller brands recommend waiting at least until 6 or 8 months […]
My Postpartum Wellness Routine

So I’ve told you that I can exercise and that I’m running a half marathon May 1st with GNC in Pittsburgh but what am I doing to actually train???? I’m starting my half marathon training on the bike. I took a spin class last Saturday and another class this morning. I’m easing slowly back into […]
Chive White Bean Dip with Thrive™ Algae Oil

I love holiday party season mainly for the food, especially the cookies! Good thing it’s not the alcohol because I’m obviously not drinking any this year. I usually like to bring something that is either a healthy counterbalance to all the fatty dips and sugary dessert or a dessert I love and can’t bring myself […]
What I’ve Been Eating Lately

During my first trimester, breakfast was the most important meal of my day. I needed to eat something right away or face nausea well into the night. The foods I craved were things I loved to eat growing up and in college which included scrambled eggs, bagels with cream cheese, Greek yogurt with granola and […]
Meatless Monday Night for Monday Night Football

You’ve heard about Meatless Monday but yet always forget to take part, right? This football season, try kicking meat to the curb in connection with Monday Night Football this fall. I know, this may not fly with the whole family or roommate situation you’ve got going on, but hear me out real quick. I’m taking […]