 Last week I had a conversation with a friend who was feeling unmotivated to workout. She hasn’t been finding time to workout. And for that, she feels guilty. She has been feeling bad about her body. Her energy is low. She wants to get out of this rut and start to feel better. She can't figure out why she can't just get it together and stay motivated to workout.
Can you relate? I hear from women in similar situations every week. And years ago, I felt this exact same way. I wanted to be fit, healthy, and confident. I wanted to take care of myself, but I just couldn't stay consistent. I would start a workout routine and fall out within the first few weeks. I would try to be strict with eating healthy, and then be “bad” on the weekends. Then I would beat myself up constantly. I figured I just didn't have enough discipline, willpower, or whatever it takes to see results. But it turns out, I wasn't the problem. And you aren't the problem either.
Hello, 2020!
My 2020 goals don’t involve a dramatic "new year, new me". Not starting a new diet or a rigid exercise routine. That mindset has never worked for me. Here's what works: committing to being your best self every single day. Starting habits that help you create a body and life you LOVE. It's not just about a new year. It is a choice and commitment to your wellbeing you can make at any moment, any day. I want to share with you my simple reset tips to help you feel lighter, refreshed, and more balanced. These tips are all about re-aligning your health and mindset. 
I stumbled upon Pilates ten years ago in college. I loved how good I felt during and after class – calmer, stronger, healthier. I continued educating myself and practicing regularly.
Within a few months, Pilates completely transformed my body. I was getting leaner, stronger and more flexible – even my mom was amazed at the results! My posture dramatically improved and my back pain was completely gone. I was also starting to notice an overall happier and healthier mindset around exercise and my body. There are far more than five reasons to do Pilates. But start here as I take you along my journey and share what Pilates can do for you. If you’re already a Pilates lover, see if your favorite reason is listed. “Change happens through movement, and movement heals” For those who love a good self care & wellness routine, and would rather stay in.
I want to share this wellness guide with some of my favorite items. You can shower your loved ones ( and yourself) with these lovely gifts that boost health, happiness and self care. Everything I am sharing is functional, beautiful and can be enjoyed all year round. The price range is $10 to $140 and if you look out for the upcoming holiday sales, you can grab some of these for even less. Happy shopping and happy holidays! :)
As a bootcamp girl in my previous life, I thought a “real workout” meant dripping in sweat and spending hours at the gym until you’re out of breath. I would tear myself apart with high intensity workouts doing burpees until I’d collapse to the floor, hating every second of my workouts.
The rest of the day I'd be an anxious eater, worrying about “undoing” my hard work by eating the “wrong” things, too tired to cook, uninspired to go out with friends. I’d stalk the “fitspiration” accounts for hours on social media. You know how that goes, right? Fitness and my body image was consuming my whole life and I didn’t have a healthy mindset around it. 
All the little things we do everyday creates our lifestyle and shapes who we are. We become what we think, do and consume repeatedly on a daily basis. That is why we want to make sure we are adopting the habits that align with who we want to be and create the life we want. I think I will never stop talking about the importance of routines and habits. And the most important and transformative ones are related to self care and our wellbeing. These are the things that will help you become the best version of yourself, keep you motivated and productive, and start/end each day with a strong, positive mindset.
This year, I’ve had one big personal goal: To stick with my healthy routines – even when life gets hard and busy.
To take much better care of myself. To feel my best every day, to feel more confident, balanced and energized. I mentioned this before, but I struggled with sticking to a fitness routine for years. I wanted to be fit, but I didn't like working out. I wanted to take care of my body but I just couldn’t seem to be consistent. I would start a workout plan and fall off it within a few weeks. 
We live in a world where social media has become a way of life. We use it for everything, everywhere and all the time. When used mindfully, it can be a very powerful tool. But it can also become a source of distraction, stress and anxiety. You may feel pressure to keep up with it, or get into unhealthy comparisons – and of course – it can be a big waste of time. I think it is time to be very clear and mindful about how social media is affecting our lives and wellbeing. This is something I’ve been working on recently. I became very conscious of my own social media habits and made some changes to use social media more mindfully. 
When I tell people I’m a Pilates instructor, I get a lot of interesting reactions. People who practice and love Pilates quickly tell me they admire my “dream” job. But many people who are less familiar with Pilates ask a lot of questions and make a lot of assumptions.
They say things like, “Oh, I’ve never done Pilates, it’s like yoga right?” or “I can’t do Pilates, I’m not flexible enough”. Some think Pilates is only for women, and get surprised when I tell them Joseph Pilates - the creator of this method - was a very athletic German man who designed Pilates for men in the military. And still others mention having tried Pilates once or twice, but never really “getting” it. 
 Cabo, Mexico. 2019 ❤️ When you decide to get healthy and have a happy life, you have endless ways to approach it. Getting back into an exercise routine, going on a “diet”, following all the “shoulds” and setting goals. All of these things tend to focus on what you can control outside. Like the food you eat, or how much you workout. But the real transformation happened for me when I realized there’s a missing piece: what’s going on INSIDE, our mindset.
Many people have this question when they are new to Pilates: “Which is better - mat or reformer Pilates?” Sometimes they will say, "I love reformer” or "I only do mat." So which is better? Let's start by looking at each and what makes them different.
Here’s a quick breakdown for you to decide whether Mat or Reformer Pilates is best for you: I’m so happy to share with you my ultimate self care & beauty routine. It’s taken me years to figure out what works best for my body and I think I finally nailed it! :)  
When you decide to get healthier and workout more, the most difficult part is staying on track. I researched and learned a lot during my own fitness journey and want to share with you my top tips to help you stick with your goals. If you struggle to be consistent with healthy habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle, these 3 strategies will be game changers (they were for me!). They’ll help you create a wellness and fitness routine you’ll love so that it’s easy to stick to it, and you’ll begin to look at living a healthy lifestyle as a form of self love and self care.
 Let me start by saying that I'm not a nutritionist or a health professional. So, everything I share is based on my personal experience and research. Honestly, it took me years to figure out what works for my body.
My food philosophy is very similar to my fitness method. I love simplicity, quick with maximum benefits. WHAT IS MY DIET LIKE? As I've share on my IG page before, I eat a mostly whole food, plant based diet with some fish and eggs (sustainably sourced whenever possible.) MINDFUL EATING I practice eating mindfully and according to my body's circadian rhythm. I’m also enjoying intermittent fasting for about 12-14 hours during the week. WELLNESS KITCHEN + BOOKS You can find some of my favorite kitchen items like water bottles and food containers and books with healthy recipes and lifestyle tips on my "Favorites" page. If you have any weekly meals, healthy hacks or tips, I would love to hear about it in the comments below. So, let’s start with a few meals I have almost every week... They are super simple and make me feel healthy, nourished, and happy! 
When you are new to Pilates, it can all seem very intimidating. Maybe you’ve heard amazing things and wanted to try it, but something was holding you back. But now this is your sign to give it a try and start Pilates! #LETSSTARTPILATES
I love doing, teaching, and educating people about Pilates. I’ve been doing it for 9 years now and am just so passionate about this beautiful mindful movement that I got certified to teach it. (Well, I even wrote a book about it!) Pilates has so many benefits for your mind and body. It is the most balanced, effective and mindful movement to get flexible and strong. Especially once you find an instructor you love and a routine you can stick to. In this post, you’ll learn my top five tips to get the most out of your Pilates workouts, whether you do it at home or take a group class. Why should you care? Because all of these tips will help you:
Hey friends!
I am very excited to invite you all to my special Pilates + Wellness Challenge! There will be weekly mat Pilates sessions with me and an exclusive wellness newsletter to help you start your wellness journey in 2019! 
This is very embarrassing to admit but I used to be a miserable fitness junkie... I was obsessed with everything health and fitness related. I’d read anything and everything I can find about new trends, latest workouts, celebrities’ fitness routines. I’d easily spend an hour just looking through #fitspo posts on Instagram comparing my body to other girls… I remember feeling so confused, lost, and very unhappy in my own skin.
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