Try Something New

I tend to turn things down and say I don\’t like them without even trying them. However during my last trip up north something happened, and I am not really sure what it was, but it was definitely a game changer. I realized that from that moment on for the rest of the year I was going to try something new every single week. It\’s been exhilarating to try some new things and stop saying \”no\” or \”I don\’t like that\” to things I have never tried before. Below you will find a list of a few things I want to try and a couple I have already tried. Check out my Instagram to follow along!

Things Tried:
1) Fishing
2) Lebanese Food
3) 5K Color Run

Try New Things:
1) Aerial Yoga
2) Go to a music festival
3) Sushi
4) HIIT workouts at my gym

Review: Meal Enders

 As you may or may not know I am currently on a journey to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Something I struggle with is my crazy sweet tooth, after any meal I feel the need to have something sweet and fruit just doesn\’t do the trick. Recently I had the opportunity to try out MealEnders which are a Signaling Lozenge. Basically you suck on them after you eat and they\’ll help to curb your appetite. Let me tell you, these bad boys are AMAZING! Honestly I was super skeptical when I tried them, but now I keep them at work, in my car and in my purse. They\’re really helping me take control of my eating and my dessert addiction!

Monthly Beauty Finds: April

I tried a variety of new products in April and these were the three superstars that stood out the most.

VioLife Slim Uno Portable Manicure Kit. How annoying is it to break a nail? This portable manicure kit is definitely a life saver. It’s great for travel or work and is currently residing in my purse.

Pure Ice. Summer is all about the pedicures and recently I discovered Pure Ice polish. It’s a cheaper alternative to high end brand and still rivals the quality of leading brands.

José Eber QuickShine Infrared Blow Dryer. With what a busy schedule I have I definitely do not have the time I used to in order to blow-dry my hair. That’s why I love with blow dryer. It reduces your dry time by 50% and emits a cooler heat – I even dry Jack with this!

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

If you\’ve been hanging around lately especially on my social media you\’ve seen that I have been hitting the gym pretty hard, and eating pretty healthy. I\’m on a journey to change my habits, this journey has included finding ways to still be able to enjoy old favorites like pizza – enter the cauliflower crust pizza. It\’s absolutely delicious and I now actually prefer it over traditional pizza.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ingredients for crust
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1 medium head of cauliflower
2 whole eggs, beaten
¼ tsp salt
basil, oregano, garlic powder I put in 1/2-1 teaspoon each
¼ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup mozzerella cheese
Toppings
1 cup organic marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove fresh garlic, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper
2 cups fresh spinach
½ med onion, chopped

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Cut cauliflower into florets and place in a food processor and pulse until a rice-like consistency.
3. Place cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl, cover and microwave for 4 minutes.
4. Dump cauliflower onto a clean dishtowel to let cool.
5. Once cooled wrap it up and ring to squeeze out excess water.
6. In a large bowl mix: cauliflower, beaten eggs, salt, spices and chese.
7. Spray a piece of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
8. Press the dough out onto the lined baking sheet. 1/3 inch thick.
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. While crust is baking prep veggie toppings – heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat – add chopped garlic.
11. Add the onion, peppers and spinach. Saute until tender.
12. When crust is read spread with marinara sauce, top with veggies and sprinkle on mozzarella cheese.
13. Return to oven and bak 5-10 more minutes.
14 Slice and serve immediately.

Review: Manda Bees Headbands

Like Blair Waldorf I love headbands – especially for working out. Although there are plenty of headbands on the market I find that they’re too loose, too tight, uncomfortable and or just pop off. So what happens when you can’t find what you want? You check out Etsy….
That’s where I discovered Manda Bees headbands
Manda Bees shop states: “The BEST yoga headband ever. Guaranteed! Our patent-pending Flawless headband guarantees NO SLIP, NO HEADACHES, + NO ROLLED EDGES.”

That’s A LOT for an Etsy shop to claim however she isn’t joking around. For the first time I made it through an entire HIIT class without having to readjust my headband numerous times. When it came to running, yoga and pilates same thing NEVER had to adjust my headband which was amazing that even during the toughest workouts it didn’t move. 

  Get to know The Flawless
• Single layer, seamless with a raw edge that doesn’t roll up when over stretched.
• 3.5” wide at the front and tapered in the back.
• Soft 4-way stretch shiny spandex blended fabric that wicks away moisture.
• Pulls sweat from your head, allowing it to evaporate, so it wont soak up sweat and become hot, heavy or stretched out.
• 18” around, but stretches to over 26” – if it doesn’t fit you they’ll resize for free!
• Designed to be worn over top of your hairline – half on your forehead, half on your hair.
• Wash/Dryer safe.

 I HIGHLY recommend checking out her shop if you\’re looking for a workout headband. I love these headbands so much I just bought the Kaleidoscope Collection featuring 13 solid headbands.

Use code: FREESHIPPING on your order!