Thanks to cold weather and short days, it's easy to get complacent about house cleaning during those long Winter months. But now that Spring has sprung, I'm feeling recharged and ready to tackle the tasks I've largely ignored since Fall's warmer days! I won't place full blame on my pup, but for such a small member of the household, she sure contributes a lot of the mess: muddy footprints, fur Read more

Summer weather inspires me to exercise outside, even though some days it's super hot and humid. I usually work out early in the morning when temps are the lowest, and if I'm done by 8:30 a.m., I usually beat the heat. Not only do I love not having to wear a lot of clothes, but there are also so many different ways to move your body, you'll never get bored. With busy Summer schedules and the Read more

Fitting in fitness has been on my mind lately. Between work, friends' birthdays, and errands, keeping exercise a priority requires a little time and creativity. When things get busy, I find myself having a hard time factoring in a long workout. I've been trying to make sure I can find more time for a long, intense workout, but even if you are just struggling to fit in a short one, here are some Read more

Whether your feet are sore from a long run or a night on the dance floor, there's one thing for certain — achy, throbbing feet can put a damper on your day, not to mention your workout. With Spring in full swing and Summer fast approaching, chances are you'll be using your feet more and more, whether it's a steady stream of weekend hiking or enjoying the outdoors with longer runs. But before Read more

Tight shorts and short skirts: check out the best butts in tennis — Shape Do you use these flimsy excuses for why your weight loss is stalled? — Prevention Say what! Being born in Spring can lead to developing an eating disorder? — Blisstree If you like mountain climbers, then the "Core Fusion Cardio" workout is for you — Health Cute gear for exercising with a bun in the oven — Fit Read more

Perhaps you've seen people at your gym grunting and gasping when using the TRX suspension system. For a beginner, TRX may seem intimidating, but Angelica Gonzalez, a certified TRX trainer at Crunch fitness offers up some helpful TRX tips, so you are better prepared to enjoy this Navy Seal-inspired workout at your gym. What to wear: Wear tennis shoes and comfortable, tight fitting clothing that Read more

I take pride in the overall aesthetic and organization of my closet. After my relaxing morning ritual, I continue to keep stress levels to a minimum when opening my clean closet — clean being the operative word here. A messy closet can add unnecessary stress to your life and waste precious minutes of your day. And not only that, but sprucing up your closet can do wonders for your mind and Read more