I hope everyone is well and staying healthy in our new norm. Summer is usually a time when we are all planning vacations near and far. This summer is a bit different and if there is going to be a get-away; be sure it will be near. Usually, this time of year I would be planning an August trip to Europe or some other far away destination.
Read MoreNurturing New Interests During Times of Sheltering in Place
Most importantly, I want to start off by saying I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! All of us are taking on new social normals in order to protect eachother and ourselves from the invisible COVID-19 enemy. Our social and professional interactions have completely changed. We’ve become experts at virtual meetings and cocktails. We’ve adjusted to centering all of our activity around our individual homes. It’s been a time of slowing down, more time and conversation with our loved ones and adjusting to a new way of life. I truly believe it’s been a mentally challenging time for all of us. However, our primary focus is to stay healthy and keep those around us healthy.
Read MoreStaying Fit, Healthy and Motivated During a Pandemic..How Virtual Training Helped Me
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! These are certainly unprecedented times we are living in today. It’s so easy to lose track of time and the importance of taking care of ourselves both mentally and physically at times like these.
Read MoreEver Get in a Fitness Funk....Just Remember KEEP MOVING!
The winter months can cause many of us to get into a bit of a funk. It’s cold outside, it gets dark sooooo very early and all you want to do is cuddle up in front of the television and wait for spring. The last thing you may feel like doing is going to the gym or taking that bootcamp class to be yelled out for 45 minutes. I admit it, I am guilty of getting into this funk as well.
Read MoreFasting Mimicking Diet - I gave it a try...
There are so many diets out there that it can be overly daunting to know what is the best for you and what is the difference between all of them. There’s Keto, Paleo, Plant Based, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Intermittent Fasting, and the list goes on. To be honest, I’m a true believer we each know our body the best and how it reacts to the foods we choose.
Read MoreTaking Care of My Heart....
I had a bit of a scare in June, but all is A-OK! But I definitely learned a lesson. I went for my annual physical and I had slightly elevated blood pressure. It has been slightly elevated for the last three years, but not high enough to warrant medication.
Read MoreSt. Barths Winter Getaway...Ahhhhh...
Everyone has a “Happy Place” I like to think. A place you go to that simply makes you smile and takes you away from your day to day. A place that makes you smile as soon as you get there and one that you are so sad to leave. My “Happy Place’ is St. Barths, formally known as Saint Barthelemy, a French speaking Caribbean island.
Read MoreMarrakech...Magical Defined
Marrakech was my next stop after my fantastic trip to Portugal. It did not disappoint. We arrived in Marrakech in the afternoon and staying at a riad (L’Hotel Marrakech) within the ancient walled medina.
Read MorePortugal...WOW
Portugal was always on my travel list, but for some reason I just never focused on it until now. I spent ten days in September visiting Lisbon, Cascais and driving down the southern coast of Portugal spending time in the Algarve (Lagos) and Comporta. Portugal surpassed my expectations!
Read MoreWellness and Fitness Vacations...A Must Try
When thinking of vacations, many of us think of relaxing on a beach, foreign city excursions or going away to far off exotic locations. A couple of years ago we decided to mix it up and went to Kenya to a wellness and fitness retreat called Wildfitness for seven days. This was the first time I ever experienced a truly "active" vacation.
Read MoreWelcome to RICHPIPIA.COM-LIFESTYLE
Thanks for checking out my new site on Wellness and Lifestyle. In addition to wellness, I want to share with you my ideas on lifestyle. I truly believe life is an adventure and we can never lose that excitement.
Read MoreMy New Favorite Getaway - TULUM
I think I found my new "happy place..Tulum! This winter seemed to be never ending in New York City so I decided to get some sun and recharge. We decided on Tulum, Mexico. It totally surpassed my expectations. The beach was beautiful and the weather definitely cooperated.
Read MoreFrench...Giving A Third Language A Try
Who doesn't love France? Why does everything French always seem to be so much more beautiful no matter where you go? I truly believe if I could have another home, it would be in the "City of Love"..PARIS.
Read MoreBathing Suits For The Winter Get-Away
In thinking of the winter get-away, the first item to pack is my swim suit. I'm really loving the swim suits from Orlebar Brown. I think they have the perfect fit and come in various lengths so someone on the shorter side like me doesn't have to worry! Check them out here.
Read MoreDesigner Sneakers
I'll be honest, I do have an obsession with shoes. I truly believe that the a shoe can make or break a guys killer outfit. However, my shoe obsession has now turned into a designer sneaker obsession.
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