So I’ve recently gotten on the band wagon of the all-the-rage expensive spin studio classes. The classes are priced exorbitantly and as you’re paying the fee you wonder why the hell am I doing this!?
Category Archives: all things body
Bohemian Chic
This past weekend, I checked out the new Haute Hippie store in East Hampton and I died, 10 times over. The clothing is gorgeous and inspire thoughts of fun and flirty summer nights- which in my opinion is a perfect boutique for Newtown Lane. The collection is the perfect blend of bohemian style meeting glamour with a little bit of lace and romance mixed in. As I browsed through the blouses, beaded dressed and just overall chic hippie vibe clothing, I knew I was in love. I’m already figuring out in my head excuses for needing at least 2 of these pieces! Not one for ever needing a reason to shop, their prices are on the higher end so a little justification is needed.
{some favorite looks}
{inspiration}
channel your inner hippie!
Shape up!
If you are living anywhere near the NYC area, you’re well aware of how gloomy and rainy it’s been. Well the forecast is finally clearing up for the next few days and just in time for the weekend! Sunny days in May make me think of summer quickly approaching. Anddd panic mode sets in, am I really going to lose those last few pounds before Memorial Day?!
Here is a list of 10 honest and attainable tips to get healthy!
- Drink Water- hunger is often confused with dehydration!
- Eat REAL Carbs- Make sure your carb intake is coming from fruits, veges, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Get away from the refined carbs! (white bread, pasta, bagels, cereal, pretzels)
- Choose Healthy fats- Fat equals energy, and if you are exercising this is a must! Nuts, seeds, fish, avocado, peanut butter and extra virgin olive oil are great sources.
- Emphasize lean protein- best sources should be meat, dairy, eggs and fish and plant sources- beans, nuts and seeds. Go organic with all animal products!
- EAT breakfast- this is so, so important and not done often enough! Eating breakfast will start your metabolism and help you be in better control of your cravings throughout the day.
- Eat more frequently- If you balance your food intake during the day, you are less likely to binge when hunger hits. Eating regularly, lets your body know food is available and it will burn it as energy rather than conserve and store as fat.
- Exercise both your body and mind- Aim to be active for at least 30 mins a day, it’ll keep your body strong and your mood boosted!
- Sleep, sleep, sleep- 7 hours a night is key, 8 would be fabulous! Lack of sleep can lead to inefficient body regulation of energy, balance, metabolism and appetite, so get some Zzzz’s!
- Learn to Cook- You can control portion sizes, quality of ingredients and limit intake of sodium, fat and calories. Herbs and spices add a lot of great flavor and can substitute for salt.
- Keep track of what you eat- Most would be surprised to look back and read a food diary of their day. Try it and become aware of what you are putting into your body. Check your food labels, chemical names are not what you want. Eat clean food found in nature. Note- Fruits and vegetables don’t have an ingredient list!
Beach days are upon us!
