As someone who has lived in Florida since 2003, it’s hard to believe that I’ve never gone for a run on the beach until this morning. After stopping for dinner at my father-in-law’s house last night and leaving Sadie in good hands with him and his girlfriend, Ryan and I drove to Sanibel Island to…
Elliptical Workout

I have a confession to make. I tend to use the elliptical as a “cop out” form of working out. It definitely makes me sweat but doesn’t totally kick my butt like interval workouts or spinning classes. Well, this morning I realized that a kick-butt workout can be achieved on the ellitpical! After seeing Gabriela…
Apple Happy

Chia seeds rock my socks! Seriously. They add just the right amount of crunch and texture to my yogurt bowls and I love knowing that I’m sneaking some quality Omega 3s into my diet. Win, win. (Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway that may or may not include these babies this afternoon!) Included in this…
Hilly Workout

Another day, another workout! This morning I headed to the gym for a cardio session split between the treadmill and the elliptical. My 30 minutes on the treadmill was spent completing a hilly interval workout. It wasn’t a killer workout like this totally hardcore workout, but it got me sweatin’ and that’s all I was…
Type Talk

Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, I’m a cornball who makes heart shaped breakfasts on Valentine’s Day. I blame my mother who would always make us pink heart-shaped pancakes on February 14. My breakfast this morning included a bowl of Greek yogurt topped with strawberry slices and chia seeds. I also included heart-healthy walnuts in my yogurt…
Baked Pancake
My sister arrived in Orlando for the evening late last night. We had a great time catching up and chatting like we always do whenever we’re together. Leslie is a college senior which obviously means that she still possesses the ability to sleep past 8 a.m. on weekends. Since that art was lost a long…