Freediving. The best things really are free.

Video of a dive here :)

It’s absolutely amazing when you 1: learn a new sport, 2: discover an ability you never realized you had and 3: Take a deep breath, dive in and have some 1 on 1 quality, uninterrupted time with the ocean. So to be blunt, learning to Freedive was an all around rather awesome experience.

I took a FII Level 1 Freediving course on the Big Island (officially certified now..the card is in the mail) and really, it was one of the most exhilarating, eye opening weekends I’ve had in a while.

Here’s why.

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DIY No Slip Woven Workout Headband

Guest blog post for Foam

I have one dilemma when working out: no headbands stay put on my head…ever. Blame it on fine hair and an oddly shaped head, then add bangs at an awkward length and yeah, nothing works. No, tying a bandana around my head like Rambo just won’t cut it.

There’s a little trick to make one stick: shelf liners. Yup, those $2 rolls of woven grip liners that keep kitchen goods in place is also the secret ingredient for a fidget-free yoga class, the cutest messy top knot ever, or a run on the beach minus sweaty strands.

A DIY for a No Slip Workout Woven Headband

Tools: Old shirt you can cut, Grip Shelf Liner, Scissors, Needle, Sturdy Thread ( I use dental floss, it’s super strong and have it around the house)  and a Safety pin.

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RX Bikini Bod: Beach Interval Band Workout

Guest blog post for Foam

I tend to get bored a lot working out, so I like to get out whenever possible and mix things up. In fact, with a little bit of creativity and a resistance band, I’m convinced the world can be your gym. Especially a beach…even better if it’s before you go surf.

Here is one of my favorite workouts lately. It gets your heart poundin’, all your muscles burnin’,  and your metabolism pumpin’…

Beach interval band workout.

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RX Bikini Bod: Greek Yogurt Dips. Tri Betta Dippas

Guest blog post for Foam

Greek yogurt is like the Superman of the dairy world. It’s loaded with protein (18g per 6oz serving), calcium (20% of your daily needs) and probiotics (which help your digestive system immensely), while being low in carbohydrates and sodium. It’s definitely on the grocery list each week. Thankfully, its super thick texture makes it a great base ingredient for a healthy dip, which leads to a healthy snack, which leads to us all eating, way, way more healthfully.

Somehow, snacks can either make or break your nutrition fill for the day, and that can of Pringles and queso dip can be downed in one sitting way too easily. But with any one of these dips (and suggested dippers) you’ll have a quick and easy snack that does your body some good. Lots of good.

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RX Bikini Bod: Health & Fitness Guest Blog Post for FOAM

There once lived a girl who did the 30 grams of carbs a day diet, hour upon hour on the Stair Master, and thought that a Super Big Gulp of Diet Coke sufficed as a low calorie meal. Thankfully during her senior year of college, she met her husband to be, who was training for the NFL draft, and learned what it really took to have your body look and feel its best. To her surprise, it was quite easy: eat well, lift weights, be active, and treat your body well– it’s the only one you’ve got.

That girl was me, and I am so glad to have sort of figured things out.

So, here’s what I’ve learned:

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Goldfish Kiss in Foam Magazine. On newsstands now! I’m beyond flattered to be in this month’s blogger issue with such inspiring and amazing gals. A big thanks to Foam Magazine for the sweet shout out. And, yes it is crazy seeing yourself in a magazine, especially rolling around in the sand in a bikini. Jump on the bandwagon to support this great magazine & Subscribe to Foam. High-res

Goldfish Kiss in Foam Magazine.

On newsstands now! I’m beyond flattered to be in this month’s blogger issue with such inspiring and amazing gals. A big thanks to Foam Magazine for the sweet shout out. And, yes it is crazy seeing yourself in a magazine, especially rolling around in the sand in a bikini.

Jump on the bandwagon to support this great magazine & Subscribe to Foam.