Did you guys know that running was what got me started in fitness writing? It wasn’t until I joined my friends run group every Saturday morning on Katy Trail that …
Plan the Perfect Day at Mockingbird Station
View PostTraveling Alone and 8 Reasons Why You Should Do It
At the beginning of the year, I created a vision board that would serve as a daily reminder to chase my goals and dreams. I dreamed of traveling to more …
Virtual Sweat Date: DFA’s 2 Year, Slowing Down, and Anxiety Update
This Virtual Sweat Date series is becoming one of my favorite blogs to write each month. It gives me a chance to share what’s going on with me professionally and …
My Favorite Fried Foods from the State Fair of Texas + Insider Tips
View Post25+ October Fitness Events You Have to Check Out
I cannot believe it’s already October! Fall is here and that means perfect weather for all kinds of fun outdoor workouts. Check out this months list of October fitness events. …
Best places to eat, drink, and play in Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas doesn’t get enough credit for all the cool places it offers for a day of exploring or a night out on the town. For a sprawling city made …
Chicago City Guide: Active Things to Do in Chicago
If you caught my Chicago food guide, you know it was a hefty blog with lots of food porn. Thought I’d let that soak in and create a post of …
Chicago Food Guide: Where to eat and drink in Chi-Town!
View PostVirtual Sweat Date: Chicago, Seeking Therapy, and ROKA swag
Holy shit. It’s fall. If you’ve been following along, I’ve been traveling non-stop all summer and I have so much to catch up on. Currently in Denver after an epic …
Had a blast at the 2014 Katy Trail 5K
This was my first time attending the Michelob Ultra Katy Trail 5K and it was a blast. Not for the run, but for the post-run festivities. Most people know, it’s …
Addison Fork & Cork: Foodie’s Paradise
Ah! I have been looking forward to Addison’s Fork and Cork for months and I had the pleasure in attending it’s debut this past weekend. Fork and Cork is a two …
7 April Events in Dallas to Check Out
The weather is finally starting to warm up and I am excited for all the events this spring and summer. I’m dying to get out of the house and check …
Being Dallas Active: Katy Trail and All Out Trinity
This is probably one of the most active days I’ve had in a while and I am so glad I took advantage of my Saturday. The Texas weather decided to …
Birthday Staycation: Sports Club at Four Seasons
Finally getting to share my epic birthday weekend at the Four Seasons at the end of January. I celebrated 28 in style and doing the things I love: working out, …
Football Workout You Can Do On Your Own with Pugh Training
As a kid, playing sports was a huge part of my childhood. I loved joining the school’s soccer team and volleyball team and keeping myself busy. Eventually I discovered flag …
30+ Fit Things to Do This February
Sharing over 30 fitness events you should check out this month. February is stacked with amazing events to do with a friend, a family member, or your boo. Got a …
My Favorite Warm Up Exercises with Vital Proteins
Ever promise yourself you’ll stretch more but never do? Guilty! Then I learned the hard way through injuries and do my best to make it a priority. Today I’ve partnered …
Get Outside: 5 Outdoor Workout Exercises to Try
Excited to share a new series on blog that includes workouts brought to you by me and other studio partners and a sprinkle of my love for activewear. I mentioned …
Schedule your next sweat date with any of these January fitness events
It’s that time again and I’m sharing some great January fitness events in Dallas. Don’t know about you guys, but I’m coming out of my holiday food coma and I’m …
StudioHop or ClassPass? Everything you need to know
This post has been updated as of May 2019 I’ve been visiting and reviewing fitness studios in Dallas for five years now. I love all the variety and the unique …
Need a complete mind and body reset? Here’s how I did it at The Float Spot
I recently visited The Float Spot for a much needed reset I can’t wait to tell you all about. As fun as my work is as a blogger, it’s still …
The Perfect Sweat Date at Vital Fitness Studio
If you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge fan of sweat dates. It combines my love for workouts and something delicious like coffee or brunch while hanging out with a friend. …
6 Things Every Fitness Junkie Forgets to Clean
The holiday season is in full swing, but so is the flu and every other virus, and cold too. I’m still getting over a pesky cold and that had me …
Fitness Studio Review: TRX Workouts at Fitness with Insight
Fitness with Insight is a boutique TRX studio near Inwood Village. If you aren’t familiar with TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise), it was created by a Navy seal and uses …
Fitness Studio Review: Why walk when you can Flywheel Sports?
What is Flywheel Sports? Flywheel Sport is a premiere spin studio in Dallas known for its beautiful studio, their intense classes, and for pushing you to your limits. My favorite quotes …
Race Review: Spartan Race Series
By Fernando Ortiz, Contributing Writer The Spartan Race is renowned for its difficult course that is designed to challenge athletes in every way. The Spartan Race offers various levels of …
Fitness Studio Review: Feel the Burn at Burn Cardio Studio
Burn Cardio Studio is a brand new studio in North Dallas. The studio offers core-based classes such as spin, barre, yoga, TRX, boot camp, Pilates and other variations. Classes are …
Fitness Studio Review: Beyond500 Burns Calories with Pilates-Inspired Classes
First Impressions: I knew very little about Beyond500 before using my ClassPass to book the class. The nuggets of information I have heard were about their unique treadmill that is often …
SIX:02 It’s Your Time 6K Was a Blast!
SIX:02 went all out for their first 6K event in Dallas. I mean ALL out. This was by far one of the best races I’ve attended in terms of organization, …
Tough Mudder Race Review
By Fernando Ortiz, Contributing Writer When it comes to mud runs, the Tough Mudder pretty much leads the pack as one of the most difficult and unique events of its kind. …
Fitness Studio Review: Spinning to Rhythm at Terlingo Cycle
Cardio is probably one of my least favorite fitness activities. While I do participate in a ton of runs and races (preferably un-timed), I still haven’t found that soft spot …
Fitness Class Review: Core Fusion Extreme at Exhale Spa
What is Core Fusion Extreme (CFX)? – CFX is high intensity interval training (HIIT) with a focus on cardio and getting the heart rate up. CFX originally launched in New York. Dallas’ …
Fitness Class Review: Gaia Flow Yoga
As of late, I’ve been recovering from a back injury I sustained from overtraining. Not being able to hit the gym properly has been really depressing for me and I’m …
Foodie Recap: Deliciousness at Dive Coastal
I’d like to start by saying how mad I am that I only recently discovered Dive Coastal. I was invited to attend the 5 year anniversary party, but couldn’t make …
Get your meals delivered with Home Chef
Delivery service used to be limited to pizza and bad Chinese food. Now, there’s a delivery app or business for almost anything. Groceries, booze, restaurant meals, socks… you name it. …
Fitness Snack Box Review: Fit Snack Perfect for Traveling
The Fit Snack June Box is probably my favorite so far. I was really impressed with the spread. It came right before my trip to Guatemala and I pretty much …
Adventures in Guatemala: A Much Needed Reset
I’m back from a much needed (and deserved I might add!) vacation in Guatemala with my best friends and my boyfriend. It was the reset I needed and now I’m slowly getting …
Foodie Recap: New Eats at Del Friscos’s Grille Uptown
Mid week dinner dates are the best. I love catching up with my friend Jennifer over food and drinks and we decided to go to Del Friscos Grille in Uptown …
Outdoor fun at The Grove at Harwood
I have to tell you about the little slice of beachy paradise that my friend Amanda of Glitter and Spice visited in our urban jungle also known as Uptown. The Grove …
A Foodie Favorite: Jimmy’s Food Store Serves Up Delicious Sandwiches
I’ve lived in East Dallas all my life and Jimmy’s Food Store is one of my favorite places to grab a bite to eat. This unique Italian grocery store is …
A Foodie Favorite: Aw Shucks on Lower Greenville
Aw Shucks is one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas and holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been going to this restaurant ever since I was a …
Free Cooking Classes at Pirch Dallas
I spent Sunday Funday (with boyfriend and friends in tow) at Pirch, a beautiful and upscale appliance store located inside North Park Mall of all places. I had always seen Pirch, …
First Taste: Cheap and Delicious Asian Fare at Secret Recipe
Visit to Secret Recipe in Carrollton for some good Asian food did not disappoint.
Virtual Sweat Date: New adventures, toxic situations, and exciting news!
Hi friends! Once a month, I love catching up with you over a virtual sweat date. It’s a new series on my blog and you can catch my first one …
30+ April Fitness Events to Check Out This Month
And it’s that time again! Sharing my round up of all the fabulous April fitness events happening around Dallas. I always update this list mid-month, so check back again soon! …
5 Reasons Why Silent Disco Yoga is Awesome
Last week’s silent disco yoga sculpt with Dallas Fitness Ambassadors was a success! One hundred yogis attended this unique event that popped up in the middle of West Village, right …
New Orleans Food Guide: What We Ate
I’m so glad I’m not Deep Fried Fit in New Orleans, because there would definitely be no fit. There’s so much good food and I’d fall victim to Popeye’s binges …
New Orleans Travel Diary: Living up Mardi Gras
After a few days of catching up on sleep, I finally rolled my lazy butt out of bed and got to writing. Finally ready to share my travel diary for Mardi …
30+ March Fitness Events to Check Out This Month
I’m SO excited for March. It’s one of the best months of the year to be outside and also when there are tonsssss of amazing fitness events. Got a great …
Gym Bag Essentials: Build the Perfect Workout Bag for your Fit Lifestyle
Not all gym bags are created equal. I’ve seen all these posts about gym bag essentials and it’s pretty much the same obvious 5 things we all know we need: …
The Ultimate Foodcation & Staycation at Four Seasons Las Colinas
View PostBirthday Staycation: Sports Club at Four Seasons
Finally getting to share my epic birthday weekend at the Four Seasons at the end of January. I celebrated 28 in style and doing the things I love: working out, …
Virtual Sweat Date
Hey guys! Thanks for joining me on this virtual sweat date. You’re probably wondering “what the fudge is that?” A lot of bloggers catch up with their friends and readers …
Who Serves Up the Best Pad Woon Sen?
Recently, I’ve had this obsession with Pad Woon Sen, a Thai dish made up of stir fried glass noodles (made out of beans, not glass), a variety of veggies and …
Method: Caffeination and Fare
Woohoo! More coffee shops! Method Caffeination and Fare is a little off the beaten path on Ross Ave, but I think that’s what makes this place pretty cool. The venue …
Should I opt out of Restaurant Week?
I’m kind of torn. It’s a food event….that lasts a month! Typically, you would expect any foodie to jump on this opportunity to make anywhere between 3-6 calls for reservations …
New Pho Restaurant in Saigon Mall Touts Homemade Noodles
Pho is the cure all for everything. Warms you from the cold, perfect for when you’re sick, and awesome for hangovers. Regardless of my reason for craving pho post 4th …
Fancy Paletas at Steel City Pops
Paletas were a huge part of my childhood growing up. In addition to the creepy jingle from the ice cream trucks, the paleterros who pushed the ice cream carts with …
Girls Night at Bocce Italian in Bishop Arts
My gals and I decided it had been too long since the last girls night and we decided to remedy that with dinner at Bocce Italian, the newest Italian restaurant …
Review: Ruang Thai Restaurant
I never usually crave Thai food. Like ever. But, after I had those glass noodles from Malai the other week, for some reason I couldn’t help but want more. Give …
Anniversary Dinner at Knife Modern Steakhouse
Knife, a modern take on steakhouses, opened mid May and I have been dying to try this place out. There has been so many openings recently of trendy modern American …
Malai Kitchen Surprises with Decent Thai Food
I haven’t been back to Malai Kitchen since it opened years ago in West Village. My first impression then was not a great one. I thought it was overpriced, faux-vietnamese …
Yum. Good 2 Go Tacos!
These are some solid tacos. When I want tacos, it’s either the really authentic street tacos or the very Americanized concoctions that end up being lovely food miracles. Forget all …
