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Pretty much everyone needs to be doing some form of chest stretches on the regular. Most of us are incredibly tight in our chests. We spend a lot of time curling over desks/phones/laptops, slouching in chairs, or just generally hunching over to work. That’s why these chest stretches are so essential to help maintain good […]
Curious about being vegan? You’ve probably noticed the discussion about the vegan diet picking up steam lately. I’ve been vegan for about five years now, so I am SO STOKED about this. Over time I’ve grown accustomed to being the Token Vegan Friend. The weird one in a group who has to pick where to […]
Your New Year’s resolutions might be holding you back. Yeah, I know how that sounds. But I really do believe that some of our most well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can actually be bad for us. I didn’t make a resolution this year, and I’ll explain why in a second. But real fast I just want […]
Lean in closer, guys — I’m about to reveal the secret of the most effective workout. Because there really is a trick to exercise that most people don’t know. I get asked about this all the time, by both experienced fitness junkies and beginners. And I know that right now is when a lot of […]
This DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub is the easiest last-minute gift ever to make — and everyone will LOVE it. Can you believe it? There are only a few days left till Christmas! Matt and I are keeping it pretty light for the holidays this year. We’re trying to back off on spending, and it’s my […]
I just turned 30 — and boy, I have a lot of advice for your 20s now that I’m on the other side. My birthday was on November 27, and if you didn’t guess before that I’m a Sagittarius, well, now it should all make sense. I mean, I named my blog so it would […]
Need to spruce up your workout? Try one of these spin playlists! If the idea of a spin workout right now makes you roll your eyes and think “yeah, right,” I get it. Now that we’re deep into the holiday season, I know it’s super easy to start to let your own health and self-care […]
I’m super excited to tell you all about coconut oil uses that don’t involve cooking— —But before we talk coconut oil: Hi guys! How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? Mine was quiet; just me, my husband, and the animals here in our home on Oahu. I’m actually vegan (Matt’s vegetarian) so our Thanksgiving feast is a little different […]
I suffer from chronic depression. I’ve had to battle depression for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, I was very sad. My message both on this blog and in my fitness career is about happiness and positivity and feeling good in a life well lived. But sometimes it’s hard. To be […]
San Diego is quickly becoming a major fitness hub. In fact, in 2017 San Diego was ranked as the 10th fittest city in the nation according to the American College of Sports Medicine. And yes, a huge portion of that healthy success is due to the incredible weather and easy access to every outdoor sport […]