my main chick ♥

We are a little goofy, but we've been that way since age two... don't judge.

Today my baby girl is graduating from Medical School, and I couldn't be more proud!!

We have been celebrating all week in St. Maarten and I'm excited to see her walk in the ceremony. I'll be back in California soon, but tonight we will rage.

Congratulations Shanna. I love you

Give me five minutes

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If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.

Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process results in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

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out with the old, in with the new

Lets be honest; you aren't going to trade in your bag of potato chips for kale chips overnight. And honestly, that's why most dieters fail- because they try to make too big of a change and end up depriving their bodies. Then, you set yourself up for a weight gain relapse. Even if you are determined, your brain will go through withdrawals and you will end up feeling hungry and unsatisfied all the time. hence binge eating.

In a lab study with rats, scientists found that when they were given chocolate and sugar and then had it taken away, their brains pumped out five times the normal level of CRF- which is the same stress hormone released in junkies who are trying to kick a drug habit. oh no!!

So instead of trying to go cold turkey on your favorite bad foods, remember it's all about baby steps. Make sure you transition your eating habits one at a time and it should be the end of yo-yo dieting for you!

below are some easy upgrades to make in your diet. 

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travel time

I'm leaving for the Bahamas tomorrow to meet my best friend for our vacation. When dealing with the airport- less is always more. Stick with easy comfortable clothes. Layering is key for the plane because one minute you're hot, the next you're cold.. And shoes that are quick to get off when going through airport security. For long flights, neck pillows are a life saver as well as great headphones- so you can drown out the screaming children, relax and get into vacation mode. peace out California.

1. Feel the Piece Sweater $136 ::  2. Splendid Stripe Tank $64 :: 3. Kate Spade iPad case $85

4. Southwest Bound Leggings $9 :: 5. Slim Havaianas Flip Flops $26 :: 6. Michael Kors Stud Bag $426

7. Sharks Neck Pillow $20 :: 8. Noise Canceling Headphones $400

the get fit trick

This month in Women's Health there was a great 15 minute workout that I just had to share with you. I am leaving for vacation tomorrow and I know that I will be bringing my resistance bands, so I can do this in the hotel room. These are great movements that combine strength training and cardio to create the perfect 15 minute session. Please don't tell me you don't have time to exercise- with this quick guide, I don't see how that's possible. 

Remember what Fergie says: 

My body stay vicious, I be up in the gym just working on my fitness

recap snaps ♥ vegas

after a pool party at Encore and an amazing birthday dinner at
Mon Ami Gabi, we danced till the we hours of the morning at Marquee and got to see Kaskade!! such a fun trip with fabulous ladies. xo

viva las vegas