Life on the low iodine diet (LID) has been rough—and I am only a week in. From starting a few days too early to limiting my sodium intake too much, the last seven days have proven challenging. But I have…
The November Agenda
It seems like we just entered fall…and now we are in November and turning the clocks back in just a few days. Where has the time (and daylight) gone?! While I’m partial to the month of November (it is my…
Life Lately: An Update
This fall, as I settled into my new place, I finally felt like I could begin to catch my breath. The whirlwind that was this summer has ended, and now I have more time to take care of the things…
Strong Like a Mama at The Surf Lodge
The only thing that kept me going strong this week was knowing that my weekend would begin with a wellness retreat in Montauk, New York. I was delighted to receive the invite from my dear friend, Erica, a couple of…
How Gratitude Helped Me Cope with Anxiety
What a difference a year makes. As I sit down and write this post I feel thankful and grateful. Thankful that in the last year, so much good has come into my life (despite numerous health setbacks), and grateful that…
Life Lately
We all need a break from time-to-time. While taking a day off from our day job may not always be feasible, enjoying a respite from our side-hustle should be. After the weekend, I felt like I needed a break. I…
The Benefits of Yoga
As most of you know, I took quite the hiatus from yoga. Despite repeated efforts to get back into the practice regularly, my busy schedule and constant soreness after my weekly kickboxing class left me with little energy for an…
Instagram Moments
My wait for the weekend is almost over. In just a few hours now, I will be catching up on sleep, reading the new book I checked out from the library, and enjoying two whole days of relaxation. The last…
The February Agenda
As I write this post, I have been cooped up in the house for a full 24 hours. But I am not complaining. I enjoyed a lovely (and very productive) snow day yesterday—which was a much-needed respite from my usual…
The Weekend Recap: Wellness Edition
I hope you all had a restful weekend! I had a great day in New York City on Saturday—the weather was ideal for walking around, and I learned a ton from my time at The Ash Center. Overall, the Thyroid…
Monday Mantra: Take Care
The last few weeks have felt endless. Despite being busy at work—my looming thyroid testing next month has been weighing heavily on me. Since my antithyroglobulin levels began rising in November, the last three months of “watchful waiting” have been…
A Sweet Pre-Birthday Surprise…
By now you know how much I love my birthday (t-minus three days…and counting). Today I’ll be getting my hair done — something I rarely ever treat myself to. But I’m excited to change it up a bit. Make sure…
