According to RetailMeNot, close to one in two Americans will be focused on exercising more (47%) in the New Year, while nearly the same amount (44%) will be focused on losing weight. Sound familiar? Now, how many times have you made that resolution? How'd it work out for you?
According to Jennifer Lawrence, Laverne Cox, America Ferrera and Rooney Mara, this year's Golden Globes hair go-to was swept up off the neck. But, this effortless, yet probably-took-hours-to-perfect style, wasn't the only style that caught our attention. Kate Hudson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Olivia Wilde prove that soft, natural-looking, lived in waves can be just as breathtaking, and not to mention something we can recreate on our own! What do you think?
When I signed up for the YogaWorks Intensive Teacher Training with Chrissy Carter, I knew it was going to be like a bootcamp, but I had no idea how much work was really involved. Four weeks of a 200 hour teacher training, as opposed to a five month period (which is what many do) appealed to me, because like most New Yorkers, I like checking things off of my list and moving forward. Thanks anxiety. My intentions going into the training were to put yoga first, but of course still keep up my full time freelance career (pitching, writing, pitching, writing), blog and health coaching homework (I graduate IIN in March). With those expectations set for myself, I came home three nights this week full of tears.
Eager to do more meal prep this year, I've been searching for recipes and testing a few out. The plan – to cook healthy basics in bulk on Sundays and put together different combinations throughout the week. Some of my go-tos are quinoa, black beans and sauteed kale. This week, I made roasted yams with honey and cinnamon. Have a sweet tooth? This complex carb (the good kind) is more than satisfying!
Do you know how many times I've written the story, New Year, New You, about how to reinvent yourself and your look? Ugh. That headline. This year, I'm talking New Year, Real You, because you know what, no matter what intentions you set or changes you hope to make now or within 2016, you're still you. So let's get real.
With the legalization of marijuana in states across the US, the beauty and wellness industries didn't hesitate to jump on board. With a constant desire to destress, cannabis is being infused into massages, yoga classes and even in some of our favorite beauty products. Here are a few that caught my eye this year. #chillmode
