There’s this stigma around Mondays that they’re so frustrating, rushed an chaotic. BUT - there are some things you can do to make Mondays a little less crazy by seamlessly easing into the work week.

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Healthy(ish) Fast Food Breakfast

Fast food is usually filled with processed ingredients, saturated fat and is super high in sodium. However, for those times when we’re in a bind, it might be the only option, and there are some decent options out there. So, I took one for the team and taste tested several nutritionally-decent fast food breakfast menu items and rated them for you.

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3 Ways I Stay Active Throughout the Weekend (Secret Active)

I treasure the weekend - for me, it’s a time to rejuvenate, catch up with friends and family, and prepare for the week ahead. I make it a point to stay active while keeping it fun, switching it up and not stepping foot inside a gym.

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Sleep - Or the Lack Thereof

While I don’t have the answer as to why our culture is obsessed with the idea that sleep isn’t necessary (and I haven't totally cured myself of the mindset), I know it’s not healthy or efficient. Sleep is basically a fountain of youth - so why don’t we capitalize on it?

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A Day in the Life: Supplement Edition

These days I try and stick to a few supplements that my body truly needs to stay healthy and strong. I try and get the majority of my nutrients from colorful, nutrient dense, whole (mostly organic) foods. But sometimes our bodies need a little help. Here is an overview of the supplements I use every day:

Cortisol 101

As with most extremes, problems arise when there is too much or too little cortisol released in the body. High levels contribute to a woman’s change in menstrual cycle + libido, cause weight gain, can cause anxiety and depression. Thankfully, there are ways to keep our cortisol levels in check naturally.

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How to Stay Healthy When Eating Out

Do you ever stress about going out to eat because you don’t know what to order to maintain your healthy diet? Home cooked meals are great, but nobody wants to be restricted to only eating at home and missing out on girls night or a fun date.

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Post Girl's Weekend Detox

Picture this: Palm Springs, California in late March. Nine girls coming together to celebrate a mutual friend’s 30th birthday. Here are a few steps you can take to rebound and feel like yourself again after a weekend of debauchery:

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What I Do When I'm in a "Funk"

I’ve started to question myself - “What am I doing with my life? Is this where I should be? Am I doing what I should be doing? Why am I not further along in life? Is everything going to work out?” You get the idea.

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My Current Skincare Favorites

Fast forward several years, magazine articles, blog and Instagram posts later and I am beginning to grasp the importance of a consistent skincare routine. I have since added toner, masks, under eye cream, lip balms, exfoliators, you name it - I’ve tried it.

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5 Yoga Poses for a Strong Core

A strong core doesn’t just mean lean, sexy abs (although that can be one major benefit). Our core is the foundation of most movements we execute in exercise and every day life.

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5 of My Current Fave Healthy LA Restaurants

Thankfully LA has plenty of healthy options that will also leave you satisfied - yes you can be a healthy eater and leave a restaurant satisfied. Here are five of my favorite go to spots (none of which include the word “cleanse” on the menu, promise):

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5 of My Fave Yoga Poses for Good Posture

Straight, tall posture can reduce back pain and increase core strength. Here are five of my favorite yoga poses to promote better posture and reverse rounded shoulders:

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Let's Talk Skin Cancer

About 10 days later, I received call from the doctor saying the spot on my breast came back abnormal, that it could possibly be skin cancer and they needed to essentially dig deeper to find out what the cells underneath might tell them.

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Whole 30 Week 3 Recap

This has been a really busy week. One of those weeks where I ask clients (on three difference occasions) on a Friday “How was your weekend?”. You can imagine the look of confusion.

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12 Ways to Practice Self Care

I constantly see Instagram posts about how important it is to “practice self care”. The funny thing is, this is something I’ve done for years but didn’t really have a name for it other than “Sundays”.