Healthy mindset when sick

If you have unfortunately come down with a brutal winter cold, flu, or infection– first, I am so sorry! It’s terrible! Good news is, you can use this as motivation to get yourself into a health focused mindset,… Read More

Pure Barre: The Inside Scoop for Beginners

Kicking off 2016 with a new guest post, my friend Nicole Cleary gives us the scoop on getting started at Pure Barre! Hello fit friends! My name is Nicole and Iʼm a Pure Barre instructor at Pure Barre… Read More

Resolution Solutions

Out with the old and in with the new! Can you believe I’m writing a post about this during the holidays?? Crazy, I know. Who talks about resolutions before January 1st? Ok, listen up. Let this holiday season… Read More

5 Ways Yoga Retreats Change Your Life

Paradise in Paradise…or 5 Ways Yoga Retreats Change Your Life by Melinda Abbott Since 2012, I have traveled to study, teach and lead Yoga retreats in some of the most stunning natural beauty the world has to offer…. Read More

Using Instagram to get fit!

I get it. Social media isn’t for everyone. However, in today’s tech driven world, social media can be so much more than reading about celebrity news, new apps, or looking at pictures of someone’s new puppy or baby… Read More

Letting go of your “gym class” past

  Maybe you were picked last for capture the flag.  Maybe you hated changing into your dreaded gym uniform. Maybe it was performing pull-ups while the ENTIRE class watched. Or, perhaps it was that one kid –a bully… Read More

Farmers Market Lovin’

Are you missing out on the glory that is The FARMERS MARKET?! I was spoiled rotten while living in Ithaca, NY where the farmers market is totally UNREAL. Luckily, in my new spot of Bronxville I’ve been able… Read More

Zumba with a Bun in the Oven!

Guest Post: Teaching Zumba® during Pregnancy by Eva Geier Zumba® is a dance-based fitness workout class that is designed to be for everyone; that is, choreography and routines made simple enough that anyone at any level could follow. Granted, some… Read More

Value Your Health

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how lucky I am to have my health. It seems that we’re constantly being told upsetting news about people we know and care about in regards to their health. Of course… Read More

Exploring Natural Deodorants

I’m always making the effort to use natural skin care products as much as I can. While I am definitely not using 100% natural 100% of the time, trying out and making natural products has been another step… Read More

What is Gut Health?

The Gut Microbiome by Alexandra Weinstein, RD CDN Gut health has been a hot topic lately. The buzz-worthy word “gut” refers to the alimentary canal, including the intestine and stomach: essentially the entire Gastrointestinal Tract or digestive tract. New… Read More

My Healthy “High” Trifecta

Feeling a bit lethargic or in a rut? Perhaps you need to hit the reset button.  If you’ve been following my instagram account, you’re sure to see some “summery” posts but let’s chat a bit further about how… Read More

Summer Guest Bloggers 2015

We are surrounded by so many people who are passionate about health. Many of whom have dedicated their lives to helping others reach goals and live a healthy lifestyle.  Even more, healthy living is trending big time! A… Read More

Flip the switch on workout boredom

Working out, especially if you are just getting started,  can be overwhelming and certainly can be viewed as boring. The repetitive nature of getting to the gym and getting on the treadmill or elliptical may not be enough… Read More

“One day at a time” –with help.

  Take a few minutes to think about these questions in relation to your own personal health and wellness.  Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How do you feel now? How do you want… Read More