I recently came across some revelational information about cravings while listening to author Gretchen Rubin’s podcast “Happier.” (Which I totally recommend by the way– tons of practical and simple tips to make your life happier.) My whole life, I thought cravings build over time– the more you ignore them, the more powerful and unavoidable they become … More Craving chocolate? Distract yourself.
Take your condiment game to the next level with this natural and super nutritious ingredient. … More 3 Simple Sauces, 1 Super Ingredient
When I made the switch to the vegan life a little over a year ago, I thought just my diet would change. Yes, I was hopeful that it would lead to more energy, less sick days, and a ‘fitter’ me, but little did I know that there were so many other hidden consequences to going … More 6 Unexpected Consequences of Going Vegan
Last week I went to New Orleans, which was absolutely beautiful, insane and exhausting all at once. I saw some of the most ridiculous outfits, danced on stage at a bar in a pug onesie, and…well, ate non-vegan food a few times. Truth is, this isn’t the first time I’ve deliberately ‘cheated’ my vegan lifestyle. … More Confessions of a Bad Vegan: Forgive me, for I have sinned
The latest Rich Roll Podcast is an interview with Ray Cronise, a NASA scientist-turned-weight loss aficionado, about his experiments and ideas on nutritional science (which you can listen to here). I initially didn’t think much of the guest, but it turned out to be one of the more thought-provoking interviews I’ve listened to– enough to … More How Deviating from Nature Made America Fat: My Reaction to Ray Cronise’s Take on Weight Loss
The mono meal diet is popping up all over the Internet, and I have just one question: why? … More The Absurdity of the Latest Diet Trend
The podcast. It’s the modern day radio. You know there are a ton out there, you know they’re pretty popular, and you want to see what they’re all about. But how do you know which ones to listen to? I’ve been there, and I know your struggle. And although this list isn’t exhaustive by any … More The Best Podcasts for Every Situation
The other day I woke up at 5:50 a.m. to the usual sound of my alarm. It was my upper-body workout day. I was tired, it was dark out, and I asked myself, Do I really need to go to the gym today? What is the point of lifting weights? It’s not like I’m trying … More What Motivates Me to Work Out
Balance is such a subjective concept that it’s hard to know when you’ve found it. What feels balanced for one may not be what being balanced is for another– but we are inevitably influenced by those around us, making it difficult to know what’s right for one person specifically. I often find myself influenced by … More Finding Balance Post-College
Six weeks ago, I got a call from my doctor on my way to the airport saying I would not be able to run my first marathon. The marathon I had been preparing for over the last 18 weeks. The marathon I had put so much dedication, thought, and hours into. I couldn’t hold back … More When running tells you, “It’s not me, it’s you.”