#MotivationMonday: March Challenge

Happy Monday All! Because February is right around the corner, I wanted to start another challenge! Really, starting Friday (Feb. 1st!), we have 140 days until summer (June 21st to be exact)! Whoop whoop! While it may seem early to be excited about warm weather, it's never too early to start working on your fitness …

#MotivationMonday: The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone

Happy Monday All! I'm sure at one point or another, you have heard about the "fat-burning zone." To burn more fat, you should workout at a low-intensity, right? Well, not exactly. This theory is based on relative percentages. When working out at a low intensity, a larger percentage of your burned calories comes from fat. …

#MotivationMonday: How Much Protein Do You Need?

Happy Monday All! Today, counting macros and flexible dieting is everywhere! There are hundred of different online calculators that will tell you how much protein, fats, and carbohydrates you should be eating to achieve your fitness goals. However, have you ever wondered what is too much or too little protein? As a freshman in college, …

#MotivationMonday: February Favorites

Happy Monday All! Can you believe this is the last Monday of February? I honestly don't know where the past 24 days went. I suppose taking exams has a way of blending time together! With the end of February approaching, I thought I would share my favorite things from this past month! Blue Light Glasses …

#MotivationMonday: Let’s Talk About Stress

Happy Monday All! As my undergraduate career comes to an end, I have felt excessively stressed. Not knowing exactly what the future holds is intimidating and leaves an empty hole inside my stomach. Needless to say, I have felt extremely anxious the past month trying to make decisions on what I am doing after graduation. […]

#MotivationMonday: Vision Board

Happy Monday All! I am typically a goal-lister. What do I mean? Well, anytime I want to accomplish something, I write it down on a piece of paper and either hang it on my wall near my desk or write it in a notebook I periodically look at. However, this time, I wanted to switch …

#MotivationMonday: February Challenge

Happy Monday All! It's the beginning of the month and time for a new challenge! Rather than have you (and me!) do something different everyday, I wanted this challenge to be something different every week! Check it out below: Feb. 4th - Feb 10th: Increase the number of hours you sleep. How can you do this? …

#MotivationMonday: January Favorites

Hello Monday! Last week was mentally tough for me. BUT, it's a new week, and it can only go up from here, am I right? And, what's a better way to kick off the week than capturing your favorite things from this past month? Let's get started! Alphalete Hoodie - It literally feels as if …

#MotivationMonday: Is Social Media Hindering Your Goals?

Happy Monday All! For this #motivationmonday, I want to talk about social media! Social media is a great source for fitness inspiration! In fact, it's so common, we even coined a term for it: "fitspiration" or "fitspo."  It's so easy to log into Instagram or Youtube and find public figures that share tips regarding healthy …

#MotivationMonday: Paleolithic Diet (ft. What Does Science Say?)

Happy Monday All! I hope you are enjoying your second Monday of 2019! In the midst of transforming to be healthier, you may wonder what diet you should follow in order to reach your goals. There are tons of diets out there--Paleo, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Keto, Blood Type, etc. It seems impossible to  know which one …