Lifestyle
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How an Apple Watch can secretly help you reach your wellness goals
This is NOT a sponsored post! I wish though… Three months ago, I purchased my first Apple Watch. Originally, my options were between an Apple Watch and a Fitbit. After a lengthy decision process, I decided to get the Watch since it would benefit me at work and at the gym due to the fact I could also receive messages and other notifications while teaching. If I solely wanted a fitness tracker, I probably would have purchased a Fitbit. Ultimately, I chose the Apple Watch SE since it had more features than the Series 3 but was not as expensive as the Series 6. I thought the “Always On” display…
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6 easy ways wellness enthusiasts can live a sustainable lifestyle
Sustainability is a popular word at the moment, especially with the arrival of spring and frequent conversations regarding climate change. For years, we have heard of different ways of being more environmentally friendly such as turning off the water while brushing our teeth and recycling. But how can better our planet through our wellness practices? With Earth Day approaching, I thought it would be a great time to share how a wellness enthusiast like myself lives a more sustainable lifestyle with minimal effort. Below are some of the ways I have made an effort to reduce waste on a daily basis. After reading this post, you will see how simple…
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Are you getting enough sleep? 9 hacks for better slumber
I take sleep seriously, possibly more than diet and exercise. As a child, I rarely fought with my parents about going to bed. For as long as I can remember, I was never a fan of staying up late and always looked forward to going to sleep, even as a teenager and young adult. I make a conscious effort to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night during the work week and 8 hours during the weekend. Even though I prioritize sleep, sometimes life gets in the way. At times, I would have to finish a lesson plan or an assignment for graduate school for the next day…
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7 quick things you can do when you feel overwhelmed
Although the year just started, I have been feeling a little overwhelmed. At first, I was excited for the start of the year. However, a combination of work responsibilities, wedding planning, and expanding the blog have caused some stress. It has not helped that I started my cut for bodybuilding competitions last week either. If you have been following me for a while, you already know I have experienced anxiety and burnout last year. Originally, I thought this feeling was a reoccurrence of burnout. However, I was not experiencing the disengagement I felt before. In fact, I felt the opposite. Some days, I did not know what to work on…
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3 important things I have learned from 2020
The year 2020 has been strange and difficult for many of us. I honestly believed that COVID-19 was going to be a repeat of the other virus like SARS, swine flu and ebola. It was a threat, but it was not going to do much in the United States. Obviously, that was not the case. Since I am located just outside of New York City, we were the first area to experience wrath of the pandemic. The city that never sleeps came to a screeching halt and was forced to go to bed. At first, I enjoyed this impromptu break since I had to temporarily work from home and finally…
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THE ultimate holiday gift guide for every fitness lover
Have you started shopping for the holidays yet? Since "Black Friday" seems to start earlier every year, I have created a gift guide for all of the male and female fitness lovers on your list. The products I have linked here are my personal recommendations so you do not need to worry about their quality!
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Wearing an engagement ring while working out: 3 options
After my proposal (read here), I did not want to remove my ring for anything aside from showering. Realistically, would you want to take off a beautiful ring from the love of your life? However, I knew that wearing it during exercise was impractical and potentially dangerous. As much as I love my fiancé, I am not stopping my trips to the gym! After some thought and research, I determined that I had three options. Continue reading for my solutions to wearing your engagement or wedding ring to the gym.
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I’m engaged! My proposal story
Before our engagement, Chris and I have been dating for over five years. On August 9, 2020, Chris took me out for dinner at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Bayshore Marina in Long Island. I was excited considering this was going to be our first time dining in since the pandemic. Chris suggested that I “dress up” for the occasion, which I found strange since Chris normally prefers casual attire. Despite my suspicion that something was weird, I enthusiastically put on my new jumpsuit and we went out to dinner.
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Quick vacation: Phoenicia, NY
A few weeks ago for my boyfriend's birthday, we decided to take a short trip upstate to Phoenicia, NY to celebrate and to take our minds off of the current events. It became a family vacation since his mom and younger brother decided to take the trip with us. Although it was a short trip, it was exactly what we needed!
