Monthly Archives: December 2011

With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, I am taking a bit of time to write down the numerous goals and hopes I have for 2012.   Continue Reading »

I’m SO excited to be in the planning stages of the 2nd Annual Share the Love Fundraiser benefitting Texas Advocacy Project.  TAP is a non-profit that provides FREE legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.  This organization came to be very important to me last year when I had the awful experience of being stalked. Continue Reading »

Not being a meat eater, I get the majority of my protein from eggs and fish. I LOVE fish. I also consider myself a conscious eater and do my best to be knowledgeable about where the food I’m eating is coming from. Continue Reading »

One of my favorite things about colder weather is wearing scarves. Scarves are not only super cute but they also have the amazing ability to add a lot of warmth to an outfit even though they only go around your neck. Continue Reading »

Confession: I have a serious sweet tooth. So when I come across desserts that have even the slightest semblance of being healthy, it makes me happy happy. Continue Reading »

I am passionate about eating but I’m not always so passionate about the process of cooking and definitely not passionate about creating my own recipes. It’s so hard for me! Which is why I invited fellow friend, STOTT PILATES® and exercise fanatic (okay, she’s Italian too!) to be a guest blogger for Mauro Pilates. Continue Reading »

I’ve been doing intense abdominal exercises since I was really young and would go to the gym with my big sister.  For whatever reason I always really liked making my abs hurt which in hindsight makes my choice of Pilates as a profession makes sense.  I like making my abs BURN. Here’s a series I made up that is guaranteed to do that for you. Continue Reading »

Now that the cold weather has officially arrived, I’m really enjoying seasonal veggies and foods that feel like winter. Butternut Squash is one of those veggies that I really enjoy when it’s cold outside.  Why should you include it in your diet over the next couple of months? Continue Reading »