*outfit details are in this post! Well, hello November! Last month ended with quite a bang – I thought we were going to get a tiny bit of snow and we ended up with a blizzard! It’s sad when October ends regardless, but add snow to the mix? Don’t go, Fall!! Let’s Chat Fitness If […]
*outfit details in this post! Happy Monday and almost October!! We had a great weekend over here – the rain felt like a sign to slow down a little bit. We still had a ton of fun at Chicago Gourmet on Saturday and I made chili for the Bears game with some friends yesterday, but that […]
Happy (almost) Weekend, friends! This fitness recap was pretty fun to write yesterday because I feel like I kind of re-fell in love with fitness this month. Instead of just another thing on my to do list, I finally found the JOY in it again. I had a few days this month when I was […]
*Outfit details can be found in this post! Happy August! After a few months of lackluster fitness recaps, I finally feel like I’m back on track! I always feel better when I can fit at least 4 workouts in a week, and even though some weeks were a little more and some were a little […]
Happy JULY?!?! I’m so confused. Didn’t summer JUST get here?! I literally gasped when I got the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog in the mail this week because I couldn’t believe it. What’s going on? Where am I?!?! Anyway, we’re officially halfway through the year which means this is the perfect time to get real with those questions […]
And just like that, May is almost over! I’m blaming the weather for the fact that it doesn’t feel like we should be entering into June yet. Hopefully Chicago will get it’s act together and give us more of those glorious #SummertimeChi days this next month! As for fitness, I’m definitely still not “back on […]
Well, after completing 20/21 workouts each month in January, February, and March (aka 62 workouts in the 3 months combined!), I finally fell off my groove. It’s happened before and it will happen again – and guess what? THE WORLD DIDN’T END! You’d think I only like to write these workout recaps when I’m crushing […]
It’s a great day today, because not only is it Friday, but we also leave for Barcelona today!! YAY!!! I am seriously over the moon with excitement – part of me still can’t believe we actually booked this trip and made it happen. It’s been a goal of ours to prioritize travel, so I can’t […]
Happy March! February usually feels long to me because I don’t do well without the sun. It’s easy to feel unmotivated on gloomy days… but I actually stayed in really good spirits this month! As you can see, the February intention in my Fitness Planner was: “Speak to yourself with love every day.” And I […]
The recap has me laughing a little bit. I’m glad January is coming to an end because the weather has been BRUTAL. I mean, it’s still only -20 in Chicago right now… and that’s the ACTUAL temperature! Whaaat?! But on the flip side, beyond the cold and snow, January has actually been an incredibly grounding […]
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 […]
Happy last week of 2020! I know that shopping might not be #1 on your list after receiving a bunch of presents a few days ago… but just in case you didn’t get what you wanted, or you have a check from your Grandma that you want to spend, here are the best 8 after-Christmas […]
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 […]
Top: Lululemon (Obsessed with this pullover! It’s the perfect length and the drawstring is super flattering. I’m wearing a size 4!) | Pants: Lululemon (You guys know I love my align pants, but these give them a run for their money! A great high waist, they feel awesome on, and the length is petite friendly!) | Shoes: c/o […]
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 […]
All about solidcore, a new workout class taking over Chicago! Back in February 2018, I heard about a new studio called solidcore. A fast paced, super hard, unique version of a pilates reformer class? Umm… hell yeah, I want to try that! Turns out the class was even harder than I imagined it to be and […]
This post was sponsored by Mirum, but (as always) all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Lake Shore Lady possible! Happy Monday! Since this week is bound to bombard us with lots of hearts and talk of love, I thought I’d kick the week off with a little chat […]
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 […]
Everything I’m wearing is 25% off this weekend! | Sweater: Madewell (wearing a size XS – runs a little short, but I love it that way!) | Jeans: Madewell (wearing a size 26 – runs TTS and I didn’t need to shorten them!)| Loafers: Madewell (Wearing my usual 6.5. They’re the PERFECT loafer.) Happy Wednesday!! […]
Happy Monday! First of all, thank you for all of your positive feedback about this series last week. I’m so thrilled that you guys like the idea and even had suggestions for future topics! To be honest, I almost wrote about a few of them for this second post, but I had an interesting experience […]
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. […]
Happy Monday! If you saw my Instagram yesterday, you know that I allowed myself a full day of REST. After such a crazy week last week, I needed to chill out, and it was so nice to have a snuggly day with Adam. But now that I’m rested, I’m ready to hit the ground running […]
This post was sponsored by Zappos, but (as always) all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that make Lake Shore lady possible! Sneakers: Women’s Asics GT-2000 c/o Zappos (These shoes run TTS and are insanely comfortable. I’ve been trying to do more running intervals on the treadmill recently and these are supportive […]
Good morning, friends! This topic has been on my list for a Friday roundup for a while, so I’m so excited it’s finally live!! A little backstory – I never used to be a podcast girl. I mean, I obviously listened to Serial like everyone else (do you think Adnan is guilty or not?!). I’d […]
(your favorites from instagram!) Well, 2016 is almost over. Woof. It’s a little overwhelming to think about how much has happened, and how much has changed since January 1st. Yes, there were hard parts of this year… but for all the tough moments, there were also WONDERFUL things that happened over these past 12 […]