Health + Fitness

Eight years ago I was teaching Pilates in Palo Alto, California. My husband was in grad school and I was working hard to make ends meet.  My day started at 6:00am with group Pilates classes at a high-end gym and ended at 6:00pm with a class for nurses at Stanford Hospital.  At the end of […]

If 15-minute workouts seem too good to be true, let me tell you – I used to be just as skeptical as you are right now.  Short workouts go against everything I knew about burning calories and getting results. But over the past five years, I have coached thousands of women through my online Pilates

Hi Beauties! One of the most common questions I receive is, “what should I eat before a workout?” I sat down with my friend, Whitney from Whitney E. RD, to get her take on how to fuel our bodies to help support our workouts. We also chat about the combo of protein, fats, and carbohydrates

As promised, I’m back with strategy #3 to stay healthy, fit & on-track this holiday season. Today we’re talking about food again. But don’t worry, I promise I won’t tell you that you have to skip all of the fun treats that come around this time of year. That would be so sad! Instead I’m

Hi Beauties! I think it’s safe to say that we have a bit of a sugar problem in today’s culture, wouldn’t you agree? It’s a real problem and it takes EFFORT to avoid all of the added sugars found in today’s foods. But rather than feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed by the thought of avoiding sugar

Hi Beauties! Today’s assignment is going to challenge you to break a bad habit. A habit that probably creeps in around 3:00 when your hungry, tired and short on time. 🙂 Watch today’s video to learn more… NEXT STEP: Once you’ve completed today’s assignment CLICK HERE to leave a comment on today’s Facebook post. I want

Hi Beauties! It’s day #3 of the Clean + Simple Challenge and today’s assignment is to boost your nutrition by making a nourishing smoothie. Smoothies are a quick and easy way to fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods. Let’s dive in! Next Step: Once you’ve completed today’s assignment CLICK HERE to leave a comment on today’s

Hi Beauties! It’s day #2 of the Clean + Simple Challenge and today’s assignment is to hydrate that beautiful body of yours. NEXT STEP: Once you complete today’s assignment CLICK HERE to leave a comment on today’s Facebook post. I want to hear how you feel when you up your water intake! Don’t forget to join

Hi Beauties! Welcome to Day #1 of the Clean + Simple Challenge. Each day this week we’ll be taking ONE baby step toward a healthier, more balanced diet. No pills, no shakes, no supplements, no gimmicks. Just simple, realistic changes that you can easily incorporate into your day. My goal over the next 5 days is

Do you want to improve your diet without overhauling your entire life? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of meal planning, meal prep, cooking, reading nutrition labels and figuring out what’s “healthy” these days? Do you wish it was EASIER to make healthy changes? You’re not alone. I’ve worked with thousands of women through my