What if I told you there was an exercise that could help you tone, lengthen, and strengthen muscle and connective tissue in your body? What if I also told you that this sequence of movement was good for your mind-body connection and could help you link movement with your breath to release stuck energy? You’d be intrigued, right? Well, let me introduce you to the Gyrotonic method—a dynamic fun fitness regimen that even Lady Gaga approves of. So, for starters, what exactly is Gyrotonic? ...
The November Agenda
My favorite month has arrived! Yes—that would be my birthday month! While my birthday will mark my 33rd trip around the sun, I love November for many reasons. For starters, the trees are at their most beautiful shade this month, the weather is cool (but not too cool), and November gives way to the start of the holiday season. While I will waste no time celebrating my birthday for the entire month, here are a few things I have on the agenda: Try: I am excited to finally be trying my first ...
My Makeup Look for Halloween 2019
Even though I haven’t technically worn a Halloween costume since I was a kid, I still enjoy “dressing up” in some capacity as an adult. This year, I got into the spooky spirit by attempting a Day of the Dead inspired makeup look. In full disclosure, I am not that skilled when it comes to doing costume makeup, but I took a risk and went for it anyway. If all else failed, my backup costume was a riding helmet and half-chaps (thank goodness I was an equestrian for all those years). Honestly, I ...
My Story in Huntington Now: How Cancer and Blogging led to ‘Tough’ Chapter
Recently, I sat down with Julianne Mosher from Huntington Now, a site that provides coverage of the news, people and events in Huntington, N.Y., to discuss how a thyroid cancer diagnosis at the age of 26 led to me starting this lifestyle and wellness site, my role as a cancer advocate, and how my story landed in the cancer survivor book, “TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer” by Marquina Illiev-Piselli. I was honored when Julianne reached out and said she wanted to feature my story for an ...