At-Home Leg Circuit

I competed in gymnastics for nearly ten years as a child/teenager. I went to city and state-wide competitions and earned a gold medal several times. Being a gymnast requires not only flexibility, but a lot of strength training, too. As a gymnast, I used the muscles in my legs quite often - I needed them … Continue reading At-Home Leg Circuit →

Weekly Recap

Hello, everyone. Today has been a somewhat dreary Sunday, mostly gray and rainy with a bit of sunshine making an appearance in sporadic bouts. I had a pretty busy week, and I'll take it back to Monday, when I got back from Washington. The day started off super-rainy, and I was kind of bummed because … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Small Weekly Recap

Hello! It's a beautiful but cooler Sunday afternoon in Chicago and I am going for a hike in a forest preserve after writing this post. I didn't have a super-eventful week, but I got a lot done. This week, I am going on a small vacation to Tacoma with my mom and brother, and I … Continue reading Small Weekly Recap →

Weekly Recap

Hello, all! I just finished a calming and relaxing yoga session and am sitting here sipping on some Watermelon Wonder Kombucha and blogging. It is 80 degrees in Chicago and I am going to head out for an evening walk after wrapping up this post! Since I was in St. Charles for the majority of … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Recap Post

Hi! These last two weeks have been such a whirlwind. Finals basically took over my life, and when I finally had a couple days to breathe, I took some time. Now I'm back and ready to get into everything! This will be a condensed post, but I'll bring some key components of last week back. … Continue reading Recap Post →

My Week In a Nutshell

Hi, everyone. I hope you are having a good week so far. It has been a rainy, gloomy day in Chicago, and the beautiful 70-degree weather is now in the chilly high 40s. While not my preference, it is good blogging weather. Last week was interesting for me because I chose not to go to … Continue reading My Week In a Nutshell →

Weekly Recap

Hey, everyone! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. I have a 6-day work week ahead of me, but for now, I'm sitting next to the open window and enjoying the sunset. I'll take this post back to last Saturday. Saturday morning, I went to the gym for leg day. I did squats, lunges, deadlifts, … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Weekly Recap

It's Monday evening, and I've had a pretty good day with my nutrition, exercise, and mental clarity. It's always nice to start the week off on the right foot, so I'm hoping to push through positively for the rest of the coming days! My last recap left off the day before my dog's birthday. I … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Weekly Recap

It's a Sunday evening, and while part of me is dreading the start of the work week tomorrow, another part of me is just happy that spring is here. I am writing next to an open window, and the 65-degree air is blowing in. I have a perfect view of both the crescent moon and … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Recap Post

I always start my week off with good intentions. I like to go grocery shopping on Sunday and plan for the week ahead, considering my meal choices, what kind of workouts I'll do, and the kind of self-care I'll engage in. Sometimes, though, even with good intentions, the week can kind of get away from … Continue reading Recap Post →