While my biology teacher was talking about the efficiency of protein transport systems, I was blissfully thinking about my prom dress. It was the color of the ocean at low tide, a stunning light blue as if all the sand had finally settled to the bottom of the sea. With embroidered flowers and ivy on […]

The honest truth is: we all want to look and feel the best we possibly can. Exercise can sometimes feel like an unimaginable part of a busy, stressed workday, but it’s monumentally important every individual incorporates it into their weekly routine. So I’m going to let you in a little secret, the fastest way to […]

During the fall and winter season, there is nothing sweeter than the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting from the oven. I have a bit of an obsession with baking, obviously because of the delicious payoff.  It’s also such a relaxing activity and a great opportunity to continually practice mindfulness in our downtime. These apple […]

Working out. Exercise. Some people live for these very words. They live for the sweat dripping down their neck, the refreshing taste of water after a long set, the satisfying ache in your muscles as the day comes to a close. For other people, working out is definitely not on the top of their to-do-list. […]

Sunlight filled days in summer spent lounging by the pool and drinking iced tea are perhaps some of the fondest memories of the year. Summer and sunlight seem to go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that most seem happier in June, July, and August. In fact, studies show that on sunny days the […]

Let’s be completely real for a second. All of us lead extremely busy lives. With work engagements, family dinners, and making time for friends, it can definitely feel like a second job to focus on your own personal health. Self-care is crucial and sometimes it is hard to remember that we need to treat ourselves […]

We have officially entered the dark, frosty cave that is the season of winter. Unfortunately, there’s not really any end in sight. Icicles frozen on the trees, slippery roads, and schools closed are all norms of this cold season that we will need to acclimate too. And the freezing wind chills can really prevent us […]

Garlic Roasted Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes Serves 4-5     An easy dinner with an air of elegance, inspired by it’s Food Network counterpart: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/garlic-roasted-chicken-recipe-2104193     Ingredients   Olive oil 4 skin on, boneless chicken breasts 1 head of garlic Rosemary 1 bag of baby potatoes White wine vinegar Kosher salt Pepper     […]

During the holiday season, it can be an enormous challenge not over indulging. With all the colorfully frosted cookies, delicious smelling cakes, and metallic wrapped hershey kisses, it can be hard to remember to watch what we eat. Even if it isn’t a personal goal to maintain or lose weight, too much sugar can decrease […]