The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Meeting & Tweeting at FitBlogNYC
A little over a year ago, I traveled to The Big Apple for a BIG time blogging event. I was filled with so many emotions I didn’t sleep a wink the night before and to top it off missed my … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Become A FitFluential Ambassador!
Ok this is like the elephant in the room I’ve been meaning to address, except it smells like new sneakers and Sweaty Bands instead of the African Sahara…(I mean this in the best way possible of course!) If you look … Continue reading
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#FitBlogNYC: Nothing Short of AHHH-MAZING!
I don’t think there are enough exclamation points or screaming emoticons to describe my FitBlogNYC experience. I am thanking the fitness gods (and of course Fitness mag & sponsors) for allowing me to attend. For those of you who diligently … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- Fitting It All In…
…your pants? The word pants is used figuratively in this sense, but can stand for a literal meaning as well. Pants can be a fashion statement… means to survive… …or a nightmare. We all know the muffin top only belongs … Continue reading
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#FoodiePenPals #2- Florida Isn’t Just Oranges!
Yip-di-doo! It’s foodie pen pals #2 for me! This month I received a package from Kristen, who blogs over at Life = Photos, Babies, & Love. I failed to take a picture, but when I opened the package, it was … Continue reading
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#WIAW- Kitchen Withdrawals
*Thanks to the lovely Jenn for hosting!* I have been crippled with foodie’s block over the past few weeks, all due to other “more important” engagements such as work. (Reason 4329 why I would like to make my office the … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- Valentine’s Day – Tone It Up Girls Feature!
A moment ago, this workout was all set for the presses to be Whitney themed, but since we’ve had too much commentary/speculation surrounding her, I will spare you. Just go and listen to Whit’s greatest hits for me and that … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Nanoosh (NYC Metro Area)
If you’re craving Mediterranean in your mouth and would still like to retain some cash in your hand, you’re in luck because a fabulous new chain of restaurants has recently opened called Nanoosh. Now I know you may be thinking … Continue reading
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An Itch You Should Scratch: Veganism
The word vegan has been tossed around for years like it’s the newest designer drug in town. The onset has sparked a growing number of vegan bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and convenience stores to set up shop sharing their meat-free approaches … Continue reading
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