One of the flights on our honeymoon restricted us to just 33 lbs of luggage, which is insane. We powered through it. One lesson: you have to be incredibly selective about what you bring, and versatility trumps fashion. Each resort or camp we stayed at had at least one pool and several spa options, and…
Saving on a Dream Safari in Africa
One thing that became abundantly clear when we started booking our trip to Kenya is that African safaris don’t come cheap! Since it was our honeymoon, we were already planning to splurge a little (and we saved more than $40k by trading points and miles – more on that in a later post!) – but…
Riviera Spa Before a Long-haul Flight
Long-haul trips can do a number on your body. Poor blood flow from crowded seats and minimal movement for 18 hours can lead to blood clots. Dry air leaves your body – including your skin – very dehydrated. The increased concentration of people in a small area exposes you to more germs than you might…
Hydro-Inertia Training
I don’t know whether it’s the constant travel or the crazy shifting weather, but my joints have been a nightmare the past month. Weight training has been a challenge some days, and hydro-inertia training has been a great swap to keep my heart rate up and still get in a good lift, pain free. Hydro-inertia training…
Meal Prep Monday: Jan 23
After months of loose tracking and intuitive eating, I’m back on my macros this week, cutting for our wedding (100 days! Eek!). My travel isn’t making it easy, though, so I’m taking my meal prep along with me, thanks to my 6 meal ISO bag. In the bag this week is a new lo mein-inspired…
Making the Most of Short Trips
As most people who travel a lot for work will tell you, it’s rare that you often get to see places beyond the airport, conference rooms, and the Marriott hotel you’re staying at. I’ve been fortunate to travel some amazing places in the last few years – Abu Dhabi, Cape Town, Leon, Singapore – and…
Thai Mini Meatloaf Meal Prep
I have a strange love affair with meatloaf. It’s one of those comfort foods that I can never get enough of. Still, it’s hard to justify the fatty beef and mashed potato topping more than once a year, so I’m constantly on the lookout for a new, healthier take on the classic. Meet Thai…
3 Tips for Picking the Perfect Competition Suit Fabric
Whether you’ve decided to buy your competition bikini or are going to make your own, picking a fabric can be one of the most fun – and most stressful – parts. I’ve shared before why four way stretch spandex is so important. Still, the 4 way stretch fabric options are endless! Here are 3…
Popcorn + Nutritional Yeast
Want to add a cheesy, nutty flavor (think Parmesan!) to your favorite snacks without actually adding a bunch of cheese? Grab some nutritional yeast, called “nature’s Cheeto dust“. Nutritional yeast is an inactive strain of fungi (like mushrooms) that’s grown specifically for it’s nutritional value.
Earning the Southwest Companion Pass
The Mister and I are lucky to travel a lot for work and build up status across multiple frequent flyer programs. Still, the Southwest Companion Pass remains the greatest – and most valuable – airline perk we’ve earned. The Companion Pass enables the earner to designate one “companion” that will then fly free anytime they’re…
Single Serving Apple Crisp
The Mister loves pie. Like LOVES, chooses as his last meal, pie. I, on the other hand, am impartial. Give me a good cake any day. Cobbler is the perfect compromise. It has all of the pie filling goodness with the ideal crust/cake to fruit ratio to overcome my distaste for too-fruity pie. Unfortunately, making…
Standout Shoes for NYE
The Mister and I have decided to mix-up our usual dinner and drinks New Year’s Eve plan and buy tickets to a huge private party thrown by an event planning group. I can’t wait to get dressed up and dance the night away with some friends – but a private party packed with thousands of…