A Step Back - Thoughtful Appreciation

September 05, 2014 by Jacky Lamenzo

How often do you let yourself take a step back and process the fantasia that is life? So much has happened recently and I'm glad to finally be stepping back to take it all in. In the last 6 weeks, I have driven over 2,000 miles with my best friend to my new "home-for-a-while" here in Austin. Austin, thus far, has been a lot of family time which has really grounded me these days. When you have people who love and support you, not really knowing what's next somehow becomes okay. I'm certainly missing people back east, but I'm glad I can still feel the love even with the distance. Thanks to my peeps near and far for being so great.

The Surprising Benefits of a Cold Shower

September 05, 2014 by Jacky Lamenzo

For a long time now, I've ended my showers with a blast of cold water. I had heard somewhere that it was somehow good for your body (and makes your hair shinier?) and found myself liking the overwhelming temp change just for a few seconds before drying off. I decided to look further into it and see what sort of benefits come along with taking cold showers.

Avocado Toast

September 04, 2014 by Jacky Lamenzo

Ingredients:

1 slice of bread (quinoa bread is my favorite!)
1/3 avocado
Olive Oil
Cayenne Pepper
Sea Salt

Steps:

Toast 1 slice of bread
Spread about 1/3 of an avocado on the bread
Drizzle a little olive oil over the avocado
Sprinkle cayenne pepper and salt over the avocado and enjoy!

Thanks to my girl Charlotte for this one!

Brownie Batter Breakfast

September 01, 2014 by Jacky Lamenzo

For a while now, I've been drinking Chocolate Shakeology every morning for breakfast. I kid you not, it tastes like brownie batter. I get the Chocolate vegan - very similar to the regular Chocolate but I prefer it. It's filled with superfoods, fiber, probiotics and protein that keeps me full until lunch. I wasn't sure about it until I was drinking it every day - and then I realized how good I felt after. But unlike so many smoothies and shakes I've tried before, this one is actually enjoyable to drink. It gets me out of bed in the morning.