Welp, another month bites the dust! I feel a little bit like a broken record whenever I say that, but every month has gone by SO FAST this year! I mean, we’re already entering the last month of 2018! What is going on?! But the good news is that I made it through my busiest […]
And just like that, October is over. I’m not quite sure how that happened so quickly, but here we are! Luckily, this was a month full of great changes when it comes to my health. The past few months, these recaps have been mostly about how I was struggling to find a new groove after […]
Welp, another month is almost gone and I’m still on the struggle bus when it comes to fitness! I feel like I was in such a great groove this Spring, and then work got busy, we traveled a bunch, and I moved to a new neighborhood and just still haven’t figured out what I want […]
Well… another month bites the dust! August was full of challenges, both personally and fitness-wise, but it also had a lot of highs, too! I mean, going on a trip to Finland is a pretty big win for the month of August, right?! ? I’ll dive more into this in the Obstacles section, but between […]
Happy Tuesday! Can you believe this is the last month of July? I would ask where this summer has gone, but with 4th of July, a quick trip to San Francisco, and a big move… it makes sense that July has flown by! August is another jam packed month, but I’m hoping I can savor it […]
Happy Sunday! I know I rarely post here on the weekends, but since it’s the first of the month, it’s time for my June Fitness Recap and July Workout Planner! Honestly, these were 2 of my most challenging months last year. The combination of my big work conference, multiple weddings, and other fun summer activities […]
So before we get to all the fitness stuff, I want to talk to you guys for a quick second. If you saw this morning’s instagram, you know where this going. If not, bear with me ? So, last night I went to a wellness event with the incredible ladies of the Almost 30 Podcast and […]
Happy May, everyone! Is this weather putting anyone else in the BEST mood?! I know Spring is an incredibly short season in Chicago, but it really is my favorite. There’s nothing like those first warm sunny days after a long winter – the whole city comes alive and I always get a new wave of […]
Happy Thursday, friends! It has been a WEEK – and not even because I’ve been crazy busy. Instead it’s just a lingering feeling of exhaustion and overwhelm ? You know when you come back from being away and your to-do list is so long that you don’t even know where to start? And then once you […]
If you live in Chicago, can we pause for a moment to talk about the weather?! I mean, what a way to end February! Unfortunately, we’re going to go back down to typical winter temperatures next week – but it was lovely while it lasted! It made me really hopeful for the motivation I feel […]
Can you believe the first month of 2018 is already coming to a close?! I don’t know about you, but I find it so disorienting. If the first month is over, then it’s basically halfway through the year and I haven’t accomplished all of my 2018 goals yet! (INSERT IRRATIONAL FREAK OUT) The thing is, […]
I know I do these each month, but this one is WAY more important. Why? Oh yeah, because the planner in this post is for the first month of 2018!! Tis the season for resolutions, fresh starts, and new sweat routines – and downloading my January Fitness Calendar can help you stay on track! If you’re […]
I feel like the past few months have been really hard to stay on track, but since I didn’t travel at all in November, I actually feel like I’m getting back in the groove of things. Yes, it was still busy (holiday content is no joke!), but my day job is slowing down, and just […]
Before we dive in, I have to apologize for starting this series in August and then totally skipping September. Seriously, I’m so sorry I did that ? But I’m back with an October recap and November Workout Planner download and I won’t miss one again!! PINKY PROMISE. I’m sure you caught on to this, but the […]
Top: c/o Fabletics | Leggings: c/o Fabletics | Necklace: Vrai & Oro Earlier in August, I decided that I wanted to start tracking my workouts. Not for any crazy reason – I just thought it would be an interesting experiment! I shared a little bit of my makeshift “planner” on insta-stories and so many of […]
My honest review of Fit Body Bootcamp! Now that I’ve started sharing my workouts in my weekly email blasts, I’ve realized that there isn’t much need for my Monthly Fitness Recap posts anymore. I think that was definitely the right call – but I do miss those posts sometimes when I want to chat more […]
Some thoughts on the (often self inflicted) pressure to lose weight for the wedding. Plus my new Lululemon Align Leggings in the perfect camo print EVER! Shop the post: Sports Bra: Lululemon (OMG this sports bra is amazing. One of the gals at the new Lululemon store/studio in Lincoln Park told me to try it […]
Happy 2019!!! We made it, friends!! I feel like I haven’t fully reflected on 2018 yet. Something on my to-do list today! But as a whole this year was both tough and wonderful in so many ways. Part of me is sad to see it end, while another part of me is so ready for […]
Thanks to Columbia Sportswear for sponsoring this post! While this was a sponsored opportunity from Columbia, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. As you guys know by now, I’m a big fan of summer in Chicago. The appreciation the city feels for the warmth always cracks me up and puts me in the best […]
By now, I’m sure you’ve gathered that I looooove Chicago. From my first apartment in Lakeview (hence Lake Shore Lady!) to my current place in the Gold Coast/Old Town area, I’ve pretty much been a super fan. I always knew it was a special city, but it took me living in New York to really […]
Last year, I sat down and wrote about body image… and it made me so happy to see it become one of my most popular posts. It felt good to honestly talk about something that so many of us think about all the time. Since then, I’ve had a few ups and downs with my […]
Download my free and printable Workout & Wellness Planner! Outfit details in this post! Helloooooo 2020!!!! Not only is this the start of a new year, but also a new DECADE – which means it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come and set goals for what you want in the future. […]