

My 10 Weekly Wellness Rituals
Sometimes it's hard to juggle everything in life - the combination of your job or schoolwork, your social life, and just simply going...
May 4, 20195 min read
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"How the fudge are these sugar free?" Brownie Bar Recipe
WHAT THE FUDGE? WARNING: these bars are super addicting, SUPER dense, chewy and chocolatey. Perfectly moist on the inside with a subtle...
Apr 21, 20192 min read
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Colorful Cobb Salad
Everyone loves a cobb salad (everyone with taste buds that is), yet with all the bacon and heavy dressing it's more of a meal and less of...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
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Keep Your Morning Beans Sweet and Clean
Order it black: Especially when intermit fasting, this is the way to go. Black coffee can do wonders for a fast thanks to the boost in...
Apr 9, 20192 min read
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Eating Out Low Carb
Going out to eat can sound scary for some on a certain nutritional plan, especially for those of us on a low carb or- keto based diet....
Mar 31, 20193 min read
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Low Carb Smoothie Swaps
I've mentioned before how smoothies, although healthy, can be packed with tons of added sugar - ESPECIALLY store bought smoothies or...
Mar 27, 20192 min read
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Brain Food For Thought
Many misinterpret a low-carb lifestyle and associate it with butter, bacon, cheese, and other animal products. Although those things are...
Mar 26, 20192 min read
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Bloat Banishing Charcoal Lemonade
Sometimes, either in the middle of the day, when I wake up, or even before bed, I feel the need for something a bit extra. Why? - im...
Mar 23, 20192 min read
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Read & Digest: How to strengthen your digestive system!
Ever bloated after eating certain foods like dairy or gluten? Ever deem yourself allergic or simply unable to digest certain problem...
Mar 21, 20193 min read
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Sweet Smoothie Bowl in a SNAP
A couple years ago smoothie bowls were all the rage. Even I was addicted, but now that I live a fat-based lifestyle, I've realized many...
Mar 19, 20192 min read
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Carbfree Spaghetti & Meatballs
YES. I'VE DONE IT. Lots of people get upsetti when starting keto, because they feel like they are depriving themselves of their favorite...
Mar 15, 20192 min read
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Tea-riffic Tonics To Trample Troubles
"IF TEA CAN'T FIX IT NOTHING CAN!" Use my code "CLAIRESTEAINNYC" for a special discount on all Teaonic Tonics! Which one's for you? READ...
Mar 14, 20193 min read
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An Ice Cream Dream
Since I was a little girl the one sweet thing I could never say no to was ice cream. Growing up, ice cream was my weakness and honestly...
Mar 11, 20192 min read
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8 NYC-Based Relatable Reads
The Nanny Diaries Taking place in two different Manhattan worlds - the Upper East Side and the downtown NYU stomping ground, The Nanny...
Mar 11, 20193 min read
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Snacking Like a Smart Cookie
Most would expect capping off the night with a couple cookies would throw a low carb diet out the window and result in a nasty spike in...
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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Let's Talk Tracking
When it comes to my health and fitness, I try my best to keep track of what I can to keep my personal goals alined with my daily habits....
Mar 5, 20194 min read
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YES, Pizza Can Be Real Good For You
A Real Good Revolution I have to admit, sticking to a keto diet isn't always fun when it comes to meal prepping and variety. Yes, most...
Mar 3, 20192 min read
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4 Delightful Downtown Brunches
Industry Kitchen Beautifully located on the water downtown, Industry Kitchen is the perfect brunch spot for views, brews, and booze. In...
Feb 26, 20192 min read
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MTC Oil: Why & How to Take it
If you're beginning a keto diet or just looking to have more energy throughout the day MTC oil should be your new BFF. What the heck is...
Feb 24, 20193 min read
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Bring on the Heat: Top 5 Spicy Margs From Manhattan to Mexico
HAPPY NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY! Some like it hot and some (like me) literally want their taste buds flaming. If you know me well you know if...
Feb 22, 20192 min read
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Kick Back & Relax: Beach Clubs in Tulum
If you're going to Tulum and want a few days to sit back and relax, you're going to want to hit these four beach clubs. Whether you plan...
Feb 21, 20194 min read
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Best Breakfasts and Brunches in Tulum
I am not exaggerating when I say the week of eating I had in Tulum was life changing. It was almost if we were just there for a food...
Feb 17, 20194 min read
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What's Your Pilates Personality?
Before downloading the ClassPass app after moving into the city, I never thought twice about trying pilates. Coming from a competitive...
Feb 14, 20193 min read
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Why & Where to Say Bone-Appétit to Bone Broth
If you live in NYC you've probably already taken notice to the bone broth booths popping up within the last year. You may be wondering,...
Jan 27, 20193 min read
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Broke-Girl Beauty: 7 Bill-Saving Hacks
Beauty products can be SUPER expensive nowadays. $45 for a concealer that allows me to leave the house Sunday morning without scaring...
Jan 26, 20192 min read
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Perk Up & Tone at Home
P.volve, one of my favorite fitness studios in NYC, has revolutionized boutique-studio-quality-fitness by going digital. Unlike other...
Jan 23, 20192 min read
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5 Healthy Solutions to 5 Unhealthy Cravings
1. Pizza & Bread: Outer Aisle Gourmet I know i'll say this about every product but THESE changed my life. Made with only egg,...
Jan 21, 20193 min read
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Why I'm a Low-Carb Lover
Naturally, I was never a thin girl. I struggled with weight gain and loss and gain back and forth during my whole high school and college...
Jan 19, 20195 min read
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Which salad bar to choose based on your attitude
IF YOU'RE A BIT BORED AND ADVENTUROUS: JUST SALAD Why? If you're sick of you're same old salad combo and looking to spice things up Just...
Jan 17, 20192 min read
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5 Mascaras That Keep Me From Getting Extensions
Buxom Lash Volumizing Mascara Why I Love it: This mascara is amazing if you want thick, dramatic lashes. I tend to grab for this one when...
Jan 8, 20192 min read
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Which Probiotic is best for you?
Taking probiotics is a daily ritual that you should be partaking in if you value your mood, energy, and your figure. Probiotics don't...
Jan 4, 20193 min read
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My Cauliflower Mac is Cheesier Than My Puns
My entire chubby childhood circulated around both Spongebob episodes and his kraft mac & cheese. After a nasty post-weight-loss breakup...
Dec 25, 20182 min read
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10 Cozy Christmas Cocktail Bars to Hit Before NYE
Meatpacking: The Lodge @ STK Downtown Flatiron: Eataly Flatiron East Village: Sippin' Santa @ Boilermaker Midtown East: The Lodge at...
Dec 23, 20181 min read
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7 Success Books That Changed My Life
There was a point in my life where I was 50 pounds heavier than I am now, uncomfortable and unconfident with myself. After getting...
Dec 16, 20184 min read
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Coffee Crawlers: Rockefeller Roasts
As a 20-something year old adjusting to a new life in a new city and that new city is New York city (say that 5 espresso shots fast) it's...
Dec 13, 20183 min read
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It's Layering Season & I'm Not Talking Turtlenecks
Although I work in the jewelry industry, I still sometimes have trouble mastering the perfect layered necklace look. Like a messy bun,...
Dec 10, 20183 min read
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3 Wine Lines Watching Waistlines
These genius brands found a way to let us stick to our New Years Resolutions without sacrificing weekly wine-in-hand Bachelor viewing...
Dec 9, 20182 min read
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11 Coats to Survive Your Cold City
I believe you can never have too many coats, especially when living in a chilly city. There have been numerous times where I put together...
Dec 5, 20186 min read
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My 4 Go-To Holiday-Gut-Healing Drinks
Turkey Day is over, but everything you indulged in is probably still hanging over your top pants button. These drinks serve as handy...
Dec 5, 20183 min read
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Bougie Beauty Brands on a Budget: Thanks T.J.Maxx
If you love a good fashion deal, you probably already know how amazing the clothing, bag, and shoe deals are at T.J.Maxx. What I never...
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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You Can Do Better Than a Rockefeller: Other Lit Leaves
OK - we can all agree that the Rockefeller Christmas Tree is the epitome of the "Christmas in New York" experience no thanks to Buddy the...
Dec 2, 20185 min read
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