Everything is better Naked: Nutritious Protein Powder

Everything is better Naked: Nutritious Protein Powder

aked Nutrition y'all chile! I couldn't wait to share what protein powder has really been kicking up the nutrition in my diet. Keep reading for more!

I have always hated protein powders for the sole reason that I chalk was never meant to be eaten! I'm super big on food textures and tastes, and I've instantly been turned off by plenty of protein powders until Naked Nutrition MASS!

In addition to protein powders taste, lately I've been paying keen attention to what I put into my body. I've found in the past that while some powders were helping me build muscle and maintain weight, I often felt sluggish after consuming them.

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Valentine's Day Date Ideas

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Stuck on what to do this Valentine's Day? Make it a day to remember with one of these special ideas. Keep reading for more!

Ice Skating

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Let it go! That's the song that comes to mind when I'm ice skating! Such a freeing song and often a romantic experience. If you like to be active, try ice skating this year for Valentine's Day! Nothing beats skating with under the night sky with the one you love. Looking for a place to go? Visit Bryant Park or the Central Park Rink. (You can always visit an indoor ice rink if the weather goes against ya)

Cooking Class

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I could eat at any given point in a day! So instead of cooking at home, attend a class a learn how to make a new dish... together! Cooking classes can often be great fun because you watch your dish come to life. Switch it up, get dressed up and attend a cooking class!

Fancy Dinner

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Classics will always be it for me! Nothing beats a candlelight dinner and a nice restaurant. Be sure to book a reservation early as everyone is most likely looking to book a table on the 14th!

Sports Game

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Now ladies, you may not be a sports fan like he is but he will surely appreciate you for this! Take him to a sports game, whether it's his favorite team, your favorite team or a competitive team. Sitting in the stands with ya man or woman brings back first date vibes and reminds you of your love!

Poetry Night

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"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." What's more romantic than poetry? Take your lovey to a Poetry night for dinner or dessert! The dim lights, the sweet words will certainly bring a you into a romantic mood!

Wine Crawl

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A wine tour always sounds like a good idea! Whether it's local or in the city, you're bound to have a great time. Everything tastes better with wine!

Broadway Show

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I've seen the Lion King more times than I can count! Broadway shows are something everyone should experience, and it would be even better on Valentine's Day!

Dance Class

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Dance the night away with your boo at a professional dance class! I'm looking to learn Rumba and tango this year...professionally! My parents are pretty good at salsa, merengue and such but I'd like to leave these two dances to the professionals.

What plans do you have for you boo this 14th? Let me know in the comments below.

xo,

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2019

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Get them the gift they'll love! Here's the valentine's day gift guide you'll need this year!

Ladies first, I know that we often seem complex but I find shopping for women is sometimes easier than shopping for men. Here are some ideas to help your shopping trip be better!

For Her:

Find him something that you know he'll use! It doesn't have to be over the top but practicality and a little bit of fun will do the trick!

For Him:

xo,

The Year of Boss Women: Suit up

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I love me a good suit, but moreover, I love the people behind them! SUIT UP!Who said male suits were just for men? Fun fact: when I was younger I said to myself..." self, what job requires you to wear suits...whatever job that may be..pick that one." And that my friends is how I decided I wanted to work in NYC for a corporation that allows me to wear fashion suits daily (ehem cue Devil Wears Prada)!A good suit provokes a boss mentality! I can't help but feel great in one! And I am loving the new trend of women in suits. Just solidifying the era of WOMEN! We are all great, we all have something great to do, whether you're in a suit or not, but I mean the suit does take it to the next level!What are your thoughts on women wearing suits? Let me know in the comments below!Photographer: Elyse Keturaxo,

What I learned about New Years Resolutions

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Every December, the talk begins. What I will accomplish in the new year? What I'll do away with etc. 2017 and 2018 were the first time that I successfully completed my goals... read more to find out how!

New Years resolutions, goals, whatever you call them always overwhelmed me which is why I dreaded doing them. Although I'm a planner at heart, planning too far ahead was something I had difficulty doing.

So in 2017, I decided to take on this approach a little differently. First step, doing away with the year long goals.

Attacking your goals in strides is better than trying to attack them all at once. So I broke them down, in 2017 I focused on my goals quarterly. Only printing or writing down the ones for the next few months. At the end of the quarter I'd review and adjust. If I didn't complete one it would be added to the next quarter.

For 2019 I'm doing something similar! I'm attacking my goals month-to-month. For January, I have a goal to not spend my money eating out. I realized last year that I was becoming a little excessive with this expense. So far so good, if I misstep it's easy to fix because it's the main goal that I'm focusing on for the month.

In February, I hope to be more organized with my day job and my blog job. Planning as far ahead as possible. I realized towards the end of 2018 how much peace I gained when I scheduled my work far in advance. It's the only type of super planning ahead that works for me.

The last thing I learned about resolutions is that it is okay if they carry over to the next year. I think sometimes we are too hard on ourselves and expect to check off every box, but if you're working towards something that can still be measured as success as well! Take it in strides.

xo,