The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Chia Seeds
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed that I add chia seeds to all of my smoothies. Chia seeds are something that I add to my diet about 3-5 days a week. Chia seeds are these tiny little gray-black seeds that grow into a flower (where they are harvested from). They areContinue reading “The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Chia Seeds”
The Juice Cleanse (What To Know Before Trying A Juice Cleanse)
Disclosure: This blog post is intended only to inform. The information here is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor when it comes to your personal health, any changes to health, and before you begin any treatment. Since it is the beginning of the new year, you probably see words like “detox” and “cleanse”Continue reading “The Juice Cleanse (What To Know Before Trying A Juice Cleanse)”
Kimmy’s Guide For Creating And Prioritizing Health And Wellness Habits
Not too long ago I sat with this question in my mind: “how can I do it all?” I started thinking about all of the health and wellness “rituals” out there and I thought to myself “how is it possible to do all of these things everyday”, “how is it possible to eat all ofContinue reading “Kimmy’s Guide For Creating And Prioritizing Health And Wellness Habits”
My Top 7 Health and Wellness Habits From 2020
Bear in mind that some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases.Continue reading “My Top 7 Health and Wellness Habits From 2020”
How I Am Staying Healthy Over The Holidays
Let’s get right down to it… the holidays bring an immense amount of food stress into our lives. When I think about the table at holiday parties I think of sugar (which sneaks its way into almost every dish) and highly processed foods. Unless you are making all the food on your own, it isContinue reading “How I Am Staying Healthy Over The Holidays”
Self Care 101
If self care isn’t a priority in your life, it is time you make it one. Like the name suggests, self care is caring for yourself. Self care is taking moments out of your day and dedicating them to yourself. Self care is doing something for yourself that is nurturing and brings you a senseContinue reading “Self Care 101”
The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is not just a spice that adds flavor to dishes and drinks. Cinnamon is a powerhouse of beautifying benefits. Let me give you a little background on the spice that is in most spice cabinets: The most common type of cinnamon (cassia cinnamon) comes from a cassia tree grown in China, Vietnam and Indonesia.Continue reading “The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Cinnamon”
The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Cayenne Pepper
My latest obsession: cayenne pepper. If you are unfamiliar with this fiery pepper, let me fill you in. The cayenne pepper is a type of hot chili pepper. You’ll mainly find it in a lot of hot sauces and salsas on store shelves. You might have a hard time finding it in the produce section,Continue reading “The Ingredient I Am Loving Right Now: Cayenne Pepper”
Why Is Prioritizing Sleep So Beneficial?
I’ll admit that I used to be a bad sleeper. When I was sleeping all was good, but I did not prioritize sleep. I would stay up late and wake up early. Some nights, I probably got less than 6 hours of sleep, and on the weekends I got even less (since I was tooContinue reading “Why Is Prioritizing Sleep So Beneficial?”
Motivation Series Part 3: Start Where You Are
If you asked me about 8 years ago to join a wellness program with you, I would have said yes… but I would’ve also said “I’ll start next Monday… oh wait, is that the last week of the month? I guess I’ll have start on the first Monday of the next month… oh wait, myContinue reading “Motivation Series Part 3: Start Where You Are”
Being Present
Recently I just turned 28! Welcome to the late 20’s! On almost every past birthday, I would journal about everything from the past year. I would journal about everything I’d wish I had done differently, things that were great, things that were bad. I would also write about the things I want for myself inContinue reading “Being Present”
Motivation Series Part 2: Motivation In the Kitchen
I created this motivation series to spark motivation in all of us. Often times we want so many things for ourselves, but we lose sight of our goals very quickly. It isn’t because we aren’t strong or capable (we are capable of anything we put our minds too, I am a firm believer in that),Continue reading “Motivation Series Part 2: Motivation In the Kitchen”
A Healthy Guide To Dining Out
Note: These guidelines are based on my approach to a healthy lifestyle. I follow these guidelines based on my health and wellness goals. Always consult a doctor before making choices for your health. I love to cook at home. Not just because I know what is going into the food, but because I really enjoyContinue reading “A Healthy Guide To Dining Out”
Motivation Series Part 1: Workout Motivation
Welcome to Live Well Eat Well by Kimmy’s Motivation Series. If you ever want to know how people truly look at you, ask your significant other, or a friend. When I asked my significant other, Bobby, what he thought of when he thought of me (at first I got some wild answers… but then heContinue reading “Motivation Series Part 1: Workout Motivation”
Getting Back On Track With Your Health And Wellness Goals
At the beginning of each year, I love to reflect on the past year and start making goals for the New Year. The New Year can be such a great time for a fresh start if you’ve lost sight of your goals and it can be a great time to start something new. But sometimesContinue reading “Getting Back On Track With Your Health And Wellness Goals”
My Paleo/Plant Based Lifestyle Journey
If you’ve peeked around my blog, you’ve probably seen me mention that I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 13 years old and I’m currently 27. So it’s been over 11 years and it is simply a part of me now. When I first went plant based I became “different” to a lot of peopleContinue reading “My Paleo/Plant Based Lifestyle Journey”
A Guide To Staying Healthy And Sane(ish) Over The Holidays
But seriously, the holiday season truly is a magical time of year. But it can be stressful. I have had many years of being overwhelmed by the holidays. Between all of the parties and shopping it can get exhausting. I created this guide for anyone who wants to avoid burn out over the crazy beautifulContinue reading “A Guide To Staying Healthy And Sane(ish) Over The Holidays”
Travel Tips and Essentials
Since moving across country two years ago, I’ve had to do A LOT of traveling. A lot of long trips and some trips that I’ve had to jump on a 5 hour red eye and back the next day. Traveling is not easy, especially if you don’t like to fly. Up until about 6 yearsContinue reading “Travel Tips and Essentials”
My Fitness Journey/Routine
Working out is a topic that I get super excited to talk about. As much as I love to cook, I LOVE to workout. Which sounds crazy to me because when I’m in it I check the clock ALOT! But I truly love working out. I love how it makes me feel inside and out,Continue reading “My Fitness Journey/Routine”
Chopped Veggie Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing
I probably eat a salad for lunch 6/7 days of the week. Not only are they so quick to make, but they are packed with benefits and don’t cost alot. You can buy almost all of the ingredients to make six salads for the cost of one from your local cafe. And you can easilyContinue reading “Chopped Veggie Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing”
A Guide To Doing An At Home Facial For Glowing Skin
As someone who has proudly and passionately worked in the beauty industry over the past seven years, I love learning and exploring all things beauty related. I love to experiment with new products and new techniques. I truly understand the importance of taking care of your skin, hair, and nails BUT sometimes it can beContinue reading “A Guide To Doing An At Home Facial For Glowing Skin”
What Really is Wellness?
Health and wellness has changed so much over the past decade. I remember wanting to be skinny. That’s all. I thought skinny was healthy. There was a time in the history of health and fitness where we were being told to choose this or that diet. I remember doing crazy $8 “cleanses” from CVS andContinue reading “What Really is Wellness?”
My Morning Routine
I used to love to sleep in as long as I could. I remember setting my alarm at the absolute latest I could so I wouldn’t be late for my job that was 5 minutes away from my house. Id wake up and get ready as fast as possible and had just enough time toContinue reading “My Morning Routine”
