I find myself traveling quite a bit between visiting family and friends, then finding balance by getting settled in back at home to refocus and get back into routine.  As you can probably tell by now, keeping on top of my nutrition is a big thing for me and it has been a bit of a struggle when I don't have the comforts of my own kitchen (where I spend much of my time at home).  All that I think about for the first week I'm away from my humble abode is, "DAMN I miss my juicer!"  In my recent experiences with being away from home (and my juicer) for extended periods of time, I have grown to love trying all the variety of flavor Naked Juice offers.  Here are some of my favorites for when you too are on the road.

For best results, push yourself!  If you have a strong core, do 100 reps/50 reps on each side.  If you are looking to build up your core, begin with doing 50 reps/25 on each side, take a break to work another muscle group like arms, then do another set of 50 reps/25 on each side.  Continue to work up to doing 100 reps straight through.

Photo Credits: Natalie Rich

I, myself, have always dreamed of escaping the confines of a routine life which most others find comforting and stable. I never quite understood why our society places so much value in settling down right after college with a "good job" -which is generally defined by a secure position within a large corporation with health benefits and blah blah blah.  Well, that sounds boring, doesn't it?  

The time right after college is the most valuable time we have to get out and experience life! So I think, why not take advantage of it?  Sure, it may be a little scary to leave a way of life that many of us grew up with, or were told we needed to have when we "grow up".  Well, I don't know about you, but it's not time for me to "grow up" quite yet.

Reading this article published on Adventure Journal about a couple who left their stable lives to explore what else is out there gave me all the confidence and inspiration I have ever needed to do the same for myself.  Enjoy this wonderful story!

Why would a seemingly intelligent young professional couple sell all of their belongings and move out of their downtown Vancouver, B.C., condo to move into a truck? That answer’s obvious. The tougher one is, how to overcome the inertia and get on the road?

This is a great move to work those quads, stretch your hip flexors, and to also to get in a bit of a cardio workout.

Photo Credits: Natalie Rich

This move is great for working the back of the arms and the upper back.  To really make sure to create definition in that upper back, act as if you are pinching a pole between the back of your shoulders when you perform the row.

Photo Credits: Natalie Rich

Photo Credits: Natalie Rich

There are plenty of people out there who are all trying to do the same thing: find a balance between leading a healthy lifestyle, staying motivated at work, and maintaining a stable social and family life.  I often have friends coming to me saying, "I feel like I've fallen out of my routine and can't get back on track", seeking advice on what to do to get back on the health and fitness bandwagon.