-
5 Tips for More Confidence in the Gym
I definitely know what it feels like to feel a little nervous or out of place at the gym. The first time, the first several times actually, I walked into a gym I felt so insecure. I’m a shy person at heart and thought that everyone was going to judge me for clearly being the newbie at the gym. I wore baggy clothes (which is totally fine btw but I did it to hide) and would go to some corner to workout alone. ⠀⠀ Then I realized that I wasn’t here for other people. I was here for ME and my health progress. It didn’t matter what anyone else thought.…
-
My Daysy Fertility Tracker Review
It’s officially been six months since I ditched birth control and started using the Daysy Fertility Tracker. This post contains affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure here. You can use my code DaysyUS+467 to save $15 on your own Daysy Fertility Tracker. Lemme tell ya, ditching hormonal birth control feels freaking awesome. I had an IUD (Skyla) for three years before I made the switch. I actually had no issues with my IUD. It didn’t give me too many weird side effects and I luckily still had a regular period all three years. But there’s just something so empowering about being all natural when it comes to birth control.…
-
7 Simple Things You Can Do to Limit Environmental Toxins
But everything will kill you eventually anyway Amy, so why does it matter? This is the biggest argument I hear when it comes to the “non-toxic” or “limit environmental toxins” conversation. Yes it’s true. There is a lot of RISK in this life, a lot of unknowns, and even though we may try our darndest, bad things can happen. But why not try to make better choices? Why not take some personal responsibility when it comes to our health? Why not try to swap out things here and there that could have a drastic impact on your health in the long run? My why when it comes to health and…
-
When to Take a Rest Day from Working Out
Confused when to take a rest day from working out? Rest days are a critical part of any workout plan or routine, but sometimes it can be hard to know when you should actually rest or maybe you feel guilty for doing so. (Please don’t!) Raise your hand if you’ve ever had these questions about taking a rest day: Why are rest days so important? How often should I take a rest day? What factors should determine when I take a rest day? What should I do (or not do) on my rest days? When to take a rest day or how much to rest will differ for each person.…
-
Let’s Get Checked Review
Taking the time to test certain aspects of your health can be super helpful and eye opening. When you take a wellness test, whether it be checking your thyroid levels or for specific vitamins, you have the knowledge to take action to better your health. Knowledge after all, is power! My issue with tests? I’m terrified of doctors. I’m pretty sure I have white coat phobia if that’s even a thing. That’s why I’m so grateful for Let’s Get Checked. They are a wellness testing company that makes it so easy to get checked at home. Simply choose the wellness test you want, send back your sample, and you’ll get…
-
Terra Glide Review & A Fun Workout To Try!
This post contains affiliate links. You can ready my full affiliate disclosure here. Finding at home workout equipment you love and don’t get bored with can be tricky, especially in 2020. For me I like to find equipment that won’t take up too much room and gives me plenty of options for workouts and staying strong at home. That’s why the new Terra Glide is so ideal for at-home workouts and keeping it interesting! I’m super skeptical when it comes to trendy workout equipment, but after trying the Terra Glide out for a couple days, I knew it was going to be a staple for my home gym. To get…
-
Camping in Yellowstone National Park 2020 & 2 Day Itinerary
Wondering where to stay in Yellowstone National Park and ideas on what to see? Keep reading for my top recommendations and tips for camping in Yellowstone National Park! Because let’s be honest, Yellowstone should be on EVERYONE’S bucket list! There’s a reason people travel from all across the world to visit Yellowstone. It’s big, packed with wildlife, and one of the most diverse national parks I’ve ever seen. (And I’ve been to quite a few!) Alright, let’s get into where you can camp in Yellowstone, our full two-day itinerary, and what you can expect while visiting! Camping in Yellowstone National Park Where did you camp in Yellowstone? This post contains…
-
5 Tips to Make Healthy Eating Easy with Trainer Kelli
About the author: Kelli is a personal trainer, nutritionist, and mama. She helps others live a maintainable, healthy lifestyle by sharing recipes, tips, and workouts. Kelli loves creating recipes, doing anything active, and spending time with her boys. She put together her top 5 tips to make healthy eating easy. You can see more from her on her blog or on Instagram. Always have healthy snacks on hand. Having healthy snacks on hand is a must for keeping me on track. The times I struggle are when I’m out of healthy snacks, I’m starving, and need something now because the hangar has kicked it. I usually end up snacking on…
-
Berkey Filters Review-Cleaner, Better Water?
As I continue my wellness journey and as I learn about ways to make my home as non-toxic as possible, I learned one shocking fact: My so called clean drinking tap water isn’t clean at all. I’ll go into more detail on this later, but this new found knowledge spurred me to look into finding a high quality filter that would last and give me some peace of mind. That search led me to Berkey Filters and purchasing a Travel Berkey. I’ve now had it for 8 months and this is my honest Berkey Filters review! This post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Why I…
-
Simple Clean Eating Zucchini Muffins
We are in full blown summer mode and if you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you probably have zucchini coming out of your ears. I don’t have a garden but my mom does and she’s nice enough to give me some of her zucchini’s now and then. I’m a big fan of throwing zucchini into breads, muffins, and cookies for some extra nutrition. I looked for a healthier, clean eating zucchini muffin recipe but most of the recipes I found included processed sugar or other ingredients I didn’t think were necessary. I decided to just try out my own recipe and I’m happy to report they turned out perfect.…