Exactly two weeks from today, I’m going to be in San Diego for Blogfest and IDEA World! This will be my third year in a row at the conference, and the first time I will travel to San Diego. I can’t wait! Last year’s conference was in Las Vegas, and the 2016 conference was in…
I was born and raised in the Washington, DC Metro Area. I went to college in Brooklyn, New York, but I came back to the area after college and have lived here since. I love this area! There is so much history, power, and beauty in DC, despite the bad rep it gets due to…
I decided to try out a new feature here on Flecks of Lex: 9 Things I’m Diggin. Why 9, you ask? Well, it’s my favorite number, and it’s my blog, so… here we are! My goal with this feature is to share with you different things I’m enjoying each month — be it food, drinks, activities, books,…
This year, Mother’s Day in the United States falls on May 13. That means you have just over a month to get yo mama something nice or do something nice for her. I love giving thoughtful gifts, but I have to admit that it can be pretty tough to get your mom something interesting and…
One of the things that really trips people up about setting weight loss goals and being more mindful about eating is that you may often feel like you haven’t “earned” your right to a treat or something that you might enjoy. Some people call them “cheat meals” or “cheat foods.” I just call ’em things…
Getting back into running has been a real struggle for me. I struggle every late fall to early spring, but it’s been especially rough this year. I just haven’t felt like running. In fact, I’ve felt like doing everything except for running! I just haven’t had the desire, you guys. I have been doing so many…
I am so pumped to check out the Discover Arlington Fitness + Wellness Festival next month! I am going with a group of friends, and am planning to get my sweat on all afternoon! I love a good fitness/wellness festival. Lots of smiling faces, plenty of people who are into trying out new workouts and food,…
As you guys know, I have been working on my fitness and weight loss goals extra hard this year. I’m down nearly 20 pounds, I’m stronger and leaner, and my energy level has been much higher. Overall, I’m feeling great! We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2018 (can you believe that?!), and now…
Last week, I took my first beginner’s class at [solidcore]. This morning, I took my first real class. I have one word to summarize both experiences: Sweat. My volleyball friends know that I’m not much of a sweater. I never have been, really. I’m not sure why, but it’s never bothered me! I know that I…
I love Instagram. Yeah, I said it. On Instagram, I see photos of all different kinds of workouts and boutiques, and it always inspires me to try out new things. But recently, Instagram did me dirty. It led me to believe that something would be so easy, and that I would look so strong and…
