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I'm halfway through #PiYo, here's how I feel so far.

I’ve made it to month two of the 60-day PiYo program, so I wanted to do a quick little check in and share my journey so far! First, a quick rundown on what PiYo is. In a phrase, PiYo is the combination of pilates and yoga (GET IT? GET IT?!), meaning you’re not using weights or doing intense cardio (like running, high knees, jumping jacks, etc) for two months. Sounds kinda nice, right? Wrong.…

I reviewed the #BasicsNotebook, has anyone tried it out?

In an effort to become more organized in work and life, I contributed to a Kickstarter Campaign for the Basics Notebook. It reminded me a little bit of those Passion Planners that are picking up steam, but less “dreamy” and more “do-y,” in a sense. Even though I have my own goals, I felt the Basics Notebook was a better fit for me. I should start this review with a disclaimer that I’m a…

Took the time to refresh my resume...and it was awesome.

Yep, I’m going to stretch “new year new ____” as long as humanly possible. Hate it? Don’t care! I work a lot with students, talking about a professional online presence. I tell them about what’s good and bad to post on Facebook (hint, those pictures of you drunk at that party probably aren’t the best thing), what to include on a website if they choose to create one, what their LinkedIn should…

What a weekend!

I’ve written before about my journey through Alpha Phi Omega, and this weekend, the story got a little bit longer thanks to our Regional event. These events are open to all members of Alpha Phi Omega, but the focus of the conference is really for current students. The two full days of sessions on communication, conflict resolution, retention, officer transition…anything that undergraduate…

#3DayRefresh Review #weightloss

Because my Thanksgiving through New Years season was a complete disaster when it came to eating right and exercising, I chose to try out the 3 Day Refresh from Beachbody. The reason why I was attracted to the 3 Day Refresh was because I was able to eat solid food during it. I’ve seen a lot of cleanses that are all-liquid, all-shakes, or only pills and water. Not for me. I need to chew things! The…

New Year, New…Nothing Please.

It’s my first blog post of 2016, and it’s tradition for me to read through my posts from the past year and try to better myself for the future. 2015 was quite the rollercoaster. I rang in the new year sitting on my couch by myself because I was still making friends (and, because I was wiped out from traveling across the state with a cat…more on that later) in Albany, after moving three months…

I wrote the below post on August 6th, 2015. It has been sitting in my draft since, because I couldn’t get myself to click the Publish button. I wanted some sort of resolution or helpful conclusion, but I couldn’t find one. I’m not sure if now, three months later, what I’ve found is my resolution, but I think I’m closer.   I’ve been debating this post for a while now, and even as I type it, I am…

Each time a meet someone new, even now, and they ask if I’m from Albany, I always say “no, I just moved here.” But really, it’s been almost a year. I don’t think I’m allowed to say “just” anymore. I’m having lots of new experiences, even though it’s been just about a year here. Today was another one; heading to a Rosh Hashanah service for the first time in my new city. Finding a new temple isn’t…

Cilantro and Lime Quinoa Salad

Weight Watchers Points – 7 21 Day Fix – 1 Green, 2 Yellow, 1.5 Spoon This recipe is perfect for a potluck, and is quick to throw together. Makes 12, 1-cup servings. This recipe can be found in Fixate, an amazing 101 recipes that are clean and delicious! Ingredients 1/2 cup lime juice 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp sea salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 15oz cans of black beans (drained and rinsed) 4 1/2 tsp…

What I’ve Gotten Out of Being a Beachbody Coach

Lately, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about this “coach” thing I do, and why I even do it. Let me first tell a little bit of my story, and define what the word “coach” means. I started trying out the 21 Day Fix almost a year ago. It was the first time I actually tried any sort of weight lifting, and the first time I tried working out at home instead of at the gym. I wanted to be healthier,…

Weight Watchers Points – 8 21 Day Fix – 1 Red, 1 1/2 Green, 1 Blue Makes 4 burger sandwiches The eggplant “bun” is absolutely fantastic, but I will admit that you can’t eat this like a burger, but despite the fork-and-knife approach, it’s delicious! This recipe can be found in Fixate, an amazing 101 recipes that are clean, and delicious! Ingredients 12 oz ground 93% lean turkey breast 3/4 medium…

Quick Veggie Stir Fry

Weight Watchers Points – 2 21 Day Fix – 2 green, 1 spoon This veggie stir fry is quick and simple, and can be changed with other vegetables to your liking, or spiced up with red pepper flakes or tabasco sauce. Makes four 2-cup servings Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp grated ginger 2 cups green beans 2 cups sliced carrots 2 cups sliced bell pepper 1 tsp sea salt 4 tbsp organic…

#WhyIVolunteer: A Flashback Friday

In the fall of 2009, I started up at Geneseo. I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I grew up (I still don’t), and I certainly didn’t know how I wanted to get involved on campus…or, that I wanted to at all. I decided to run for the president of Jones Hall Council, and won, even put up against the guy who was a social charmer, and the girl with a big personality and good cookies. I made balloon…

Five Reasons Why You Should Start Working Out on Tuesday

Every single time I’ve started a new workout routine, or an old one after falling off the wagon, I’ve started on a Monday. Monday feels like the start of the week for a lot of people, even though most of us start with Sunday when we write out the week. I am on week two of a nine-week long personal challenge I set for myself, and it requires working out 6 times a week, with one rest day. Like…

“How ARE You?”

Whenever I see someone who I haven’t in a while, especially if I’m back visiting my hometown, I’m always met with the question of “how’s it going?” and I never know how to answer. I think about my life, really, and it boils down to only a few things: work, exercise/weight loss trials, my cat, the book I’m reading, and…well, that feels like that’s it. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad…