Author: Michelle Korhonen
After indulging on vacay, it’s common to feel bloated and uncomfortable. But, we know how much that feeling sucks, so here are 3 quick and effective ways to debloat and get back on track! 1. Move Your Body Get your body moving with some simple exercises to help release trapped gas. Try heel taps (15-20 reps), alternating knee hugs (20 reps), bicycles (20 reps), hugs (10 reps), and child’s pose (30 seconds or more). 2. Poop Pounder Get things moving with the Poop Pounder drink routine. Start by drinking a mixture of warm water, apple cider vinegar. Then, jug some…
In 1992, a study was conducted on weight loss resistant individuals. In this study, the lab specifically studied people who reported eating less than 1200 calories daily and had bodies that were resistant to losing weight. Researchers set out to explore this phenomenon: Were their bodies kicking into starvation mode? Did their bodies process calories differently? Was something else going on? They brought these people into a metabolic ward, and used an energy tracking system that involved “doubly-labeled water.” Essentially, these techniques allowed them to track everything exactly: How much energy was expelled via waste, sweat, or breath, how many…
Not sure what to bring as a side dish to the next party? We know it can be hard to go to family and friend parties not knowing if the food there will help you to reach your goals. We recommend bringing a yummy and healthy side dish for everyone to try + you will for sure have something that doesn’t compromise your goals. Here are 3 delicious recipes to bring to the next party: 1. Cauliflower Tots Recipe This is the recipe you will have your friends asking you to bring to every party! Ingredients: 1 bag cauliflower rice2 big…
Sharing 10 of my favorite core muscle stretches. Hi friends! How’s the morning so far! I hope you’ re having a great day! We’re spending the morning at the beach and looking forward to a fun hike this afternoon. For today’s post, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite core stretches! The core muscles are central to almost every movement we make. These muscles include the abdominal muscles, back muscles, and pelvic muscles. Stretching the core muscles can potentially prevent injuries (research is mixed, but it feels good!), and improving flexibility and mobility. Despite their importance, core muscle stretches are often…
Sharing some of my favorite workout hacks for my busy mom friends out there. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? We’re soaking up the rest of summer – I can’t believe the kids go back to school in early August!!- and have some dinner plans tonight. For today’s post, I wanted to share some workout hacks for my busy mom friends, especially since we’re about to head back in to the busy back-to-school season. Being a mom is a full-time job, and finding time for yourself, let alone for workouts, can feel impossible. However, staying active is crucial…
Staying hydrated is essential for meeting your goals + your overall health! But, as I’m sure you know…sometimes drinking plain water can get a boringgg. Am I right? Luckily, I have ideas on how to keep you hydrated + how to make it fun and enjoyable! 5 Ways to Stay Hydrated that Aren’t Boring: 1. Wing Woman Immunity Boost One delicious way to stay hydrated is by sipping on our Wing Woman Immunity Boost. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants! Not only will it help you stay hydrated but it also supports your immune system. And it’s yummyyy;) 2. Natural Beauty Collagen Another great…
For disastrous humans like myself, routines are pretty damn important. I’m easily distracted, impacted by my environment, and strongly influenced by the people around me. A predictable routine gives me the best chance to still get stuff done while being human. Unfortunately, while traveling, plenty of things slip by the wayside. And this past week I found myself traveling and falling behind on my nerd duties. I needed to catch up on House of the Dragon (Season 2 is a big step-up!), and I was also behind on a few of my favorite nerdy podcasts. I thought about how I…
Sharing some of the food highlights from our trip to Spain. If you have any recs to share, please shout them out in the comments! My last Spain recap is here. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope that your week is off to a great start. We had a lovely weekend over here. We celebrated my nana’s birthday – I’ll share some pics in Friday Faves – enjoyed the Tucson monsoons (SO good), and got ready for a little adventure. I post a lot more over on IG stories if you’d like to follow along there! For today’s post, I…
We’re headed off on a little adventure, so I figured this was a perfect post topic for today: weird things I bring on vacation. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! We’re living it up in Hawaii 🙂 It felt like a good time for this post topic. When it comes to vacation packing, we all have our essentials: clothes, toiletries, and maybe a good book. But if you’re like me, your suitcase is also filled with a few unconventional items that make your trip not just enjoyable, but downright fabulous. Today, I’m sharing…
Sharing my thoughts on rebounding and why it’s a fun addition to my wellness routine. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely morning! We’re headed to Hawaii for a bit! I’ll share more of the fun in upcoming posts and you can always find me on IG stories. Today, I wanted to chat about rebounding since quite a few friends have asked me about it. Rebounding is one of my absolute favorite ways to stay active and have fun while working out. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in for a treat. Today, I wanted to chat about rebounding,…