Sometimes, Instagram can seem like a glamorous world of posed travel shots, perfect meal prep photos and mirror pictures of cosmetically augmented celebrities. But there's no reason you can't fill your feed with body positive women encouraging you to be fit and healthy instead of worrying about your waist size or "imperfections". Learn how to embrace your body and celebrate … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Speed Up Sore Muscle Recovery
Do you ever want to workout but find that you can't stand up without wincing? Are there moments where the thought of doing another squat or push up is enough to bring tears to your eyes? Being sore is definitely a normal part of being active, but there are steps you can take to better care for your body and speed up your sore muscle recovery. Recovery should be an essential … [Read more...]
10 Healthy St Patrick’s Day Recipes
It's March 17, which means it's once again time to celebrate our favorite Irish holiday, St. Patrick's Day! For some, St. Patrick's Day is a drinking holiday that brings to mind green bear and shots of Baileys. However, if you're looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a healthier fashion, we've put together a list of healthy St Patrick's Day recipes just for you! 10 Healthy … [Read more...]
Working Out While Pregnant: Safe or Scary?
When you get pregnant, you'll find that everyone has an opinion on your body, your baby and your parenting. You'll receive lots of unsolicited advice and tips from well-meaning mothers on a wide range of topics from co-sleeping to using pacifiers. As the fitness and healthy living trend continues to grow, there's one pregnancy topic that seems to be getting a lot of attention: … [Read more...]
Fear of Plastic: What Has BPA In It and Is It Safe?
If you've purchased a water bottle in recent history, you've probably noticed large shiny stickers adorning the plastic bottles as well as many glass water bottle options. These stickers usually say "BPA Free". But what is BPA and what has BPA? What is BPA? What Has BPA? BPA is short for bisephonal A, a prime ingredient used to create plastics. BPA isn't a new kid on the … [Read more...]