How Safe is Exercise During Pregnancy?
I was shocked to hear my doctor’s advice on exercise during pregnancy: “You should exercise at least 30 minutes a day up until the day you give birth, but avoid anything that increases your heart rate...
View ArticleHappy Labor Day Weekend!
Labor day weekend holds a very special place in my heart. Sure, it marks the end of summer, the start of a new school year, and some of the best sales of the year. Oh, and who can forget the good old...
View ArticleOur 2nd Anniversary
Even though we celebrated over the weekend, today is officially our 2nd wedding anniversary! It’s so cliche, but oh so true — where has the time gone? It feels like yesterday, my favorite girls and I...
View ArticleLife Lately: Labor Day Weekend / Our 2nd Anniversary
<< The Grande Colonial >> The hubby and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary with a little stay-cation by spending the weekend in our favorite place in San Diego: La Jolla, CA. It was the...
View ArticleFall Fashion Must Have: The Ankle Bootie
|| B.P. Train Wrap Belted Bootie || $120 || I’m not going to lie, saying goodbye to summer is always a little hard. The long sunny days are fading fast and even though it’s still quite warm hot here...
View ArticleFirst Trimester Essentials
Can you guys believe I’m already 17 weeks? It feels like I just passed the first trimester, but I’m really already a month into my second! Time is flying. While it’s still (relatively) fresh in my...
View ArticleAll About That Bass
Loving this song lately — really funny lyrics with some pretty awesome messaging. Now I’m all about being a healthy size and weight, but positive body image is most important. You can’t have a healthy...
View ArticleOne Ingredient Healthy Ice Cream
If there’s one thing a pregnant lady can’t resist, it’s a scoop of ice cream on a hot day. Unfortunately I just can’t eat it whenever my little heart desires or I just might end up with a 60+ lb...
View ArticlePregnancy Progression Pics
Tomorrow I’ll be 19 weeks. I can’t believe I’m almost half way there. I’m so looking forward to finding out if our little bun is a boy or a girl next week. I honestly have no idea and like most things...
View ArticleIt’s a GIRL!
First off – I know I’ve been MIA for a while…growing a baby is exhausting and all-consuming. To be quite honest, blogging has been the last thing on my mind these days. But it’s about time I announce...
View ArticleHomemade Skinny Margs for Cinco de Drinko
Hola! In the spirit of “Cinco de Drinko,” it’s inevitable we’re going to indulge in a marg or two today. So today I’m sharing my fave recipe for my homemade skinny margarita. I love to use fresh...
View ArticleThrow Away Your Scale : Why You Can STOP Weighing Yourself TODAY
Once upon a time, I weighed myself every morning. It helped me stay accountable and kept me motivated. I thought it was for good reason, but it was horribly unhealthy. I let that little number dictate...
View ArticleStop Making Excuses – When It Is OK to Be Selfish
WARNING! Today’s post is a little HARSH. But I feel like it needs to be said. #sorrynotsorry Here’s the deal: I am ALL about going after goals. If there is something you want bad enough, and I mean...
View ArticleGet Out of the Mid Day Slump with My “10 Minute Power Jog”
My husband and I have this routine now where we wake up at 5am, drink some lots of coffee, and do a workout together. We love starting our mornings together, just the two of us. Because let’s be...
View ArticleWhat to Order From a Coffee Shop
As the weather warms up, the infamous blended coffees call our name. They are super refreshing and so damn tasty. But did you know that a Grande Caramel Frap has a whopping 420 calories and 66 grams of...
View ArticleHealthy Date Ideas
Happy Friday, friends!! With the weekend finally upon us, I thought I’d share some of my healthy date alternatives for you to explore this weekend. It’s no secret that Mark and I have been trying to...
View ArticlePull Yourself Out of Negativity With a Power Phrase
There’s a little voice that runs in my head that tells me “Jenn, you can’t….” You can’t start your own business. You can’t lose the baby weight. You can’t be a full time working mom. You can’t fit in a...
View ArticleSkinny Tips for the Fourth of July
Summer is in full effect and nothing says it louder than the Fourth of July weekend! There will be plenty of BBQin’, boozin’ and hangin’ by the water with friends and family. Whatever your weekend has...
View ArticleHello Fresh Review + Giveaway Winners Announced
So if you follow me on Instagram, you probably know we tried Hello Fresh last week. For those of you that aren’t familiar with it, Hello Fresh is a nationwide delivery service that brings fresh...
View ArticleAre Carbs Still the Enemy?
I know what you’re thinking…. “Can we STOP going bunless yet??” Bread, cereal, rice and pasta have been getting a seriously bad rap ever since Atkins, and even more so since the whole world decided to...
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