Mind Body Sole

life,

her only constant is change – the guiding light of the universe when blanketed in steeping darkness. Once a month she encourages us to create our own inner light, as she watches from within the night only to return the following evening to remind us she will always be there.

Even though running outdoors is great for fresh air and getting in touch with nature or … concrete jungles, a treadmill is a really cool tool to invest in. If you’re someone who can put one foot in front of the other, I highly recommend you consider the purchase. Of course treadmills can be pricey; a brand new model selling for just a few hundred dollars would probably not provide a positive experience. But a quality treadmill which provides a convenient, weather proof, at-home opportunity to train at all hours while enjoying your favorite television shows would qualify in my “fitness expert” book as a wise investment.

Long time fitness experts, Kymberly and Alexandra, have taught on land, sea, and airwaves for 3 decades on 4 continents. From writing to speaking, emceeing to hosting a radio show, reviewing products to teaching classes, they truly believe that little steps turn into big paths. Move a little more than the day before. They run the blog, Fun and Fit -  Healthy Aging for Boom Chika Boomers ;)

Two Thousand and Fourteen. For the next 30 days (okay the next 60..) we'll be crossing out that 3 and replacing it with a 4. We'll be looking back at how great/miserable/awesome/terrible/miraculous the last year was, and yes, it was all of those things wasn't it? But we'll also set ourselves up to make the next 12 months the best they've ever been. We have hopes for our loved ones, dreams for ourselves, and vacations that involve both parties :)

“You’re hot then you’re cold,” she so acutely observes.

B Corp certification is to sustainable business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk.

First of all, what is a B Corp? B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.Today, there is a growing community of more than 850 Certified B Corps from 28 countries and 60 industries working together toward 1 unifying goal: to redefine success in business.

Suit jackets. CEO’s, VPs, and executives. Briefcases.

These all were in attendance at the 13th annual United Way Miami’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast. There were also some killer heels walking the floors, amazing speeches, and even more incredible female leaders of the community. Keynoting the event was Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real matriarch behind the 2009 film “The Blind Side” of which Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for Tuohy’s portrayal.

Red and orange leaves, the fires have begun to burn in the living room, and the sweet (and expensive) smell of holiday season is just beginning to fill the air. This Thanksgiving, how about making some totally cute and adorable decorations instead of buying them? Major points for creativity AND on your credit ;)

Wether you grew up on Judy Blume or the Bronte sisters, you know how important and essential books were to your youth. They helped shape your perspectives not only of your own life, but of the lives of others, through the characters in the stories. The Therafit Team compiled some brand new best-sellers as well as some older classics for a nice mix. Memoirs and literary novels make up the bulk of the list - reality, fantasy, with a pinch of humor. 

“Trick or Treat” – famous for the kiddies, certainly infamously rhetorical for the parents. It’s all one big trick, isn’t it? Hours of chasing the kids on foot from house to house ringing doorbells, dealing with overly-sugared faces, and worse yet, getting the paint off their faces. A Halloween dressed up or a Halloween dress down – whatever your style, you need to be comfortable. And we all know that starts with those pretty little feet of yours. Tighten up your Therafits because it’s gonna be a long night.

PInktober is all about the chestal region - but remember, we are what we eat!  What we put into our bellies affects the rest of our bodies, so we wanted to post a list of the top foods to eat to prevent (or benefit those with) breast cancer.

Therafit is a woman-run company. 1 in 8 women is expected to receive a diagnosis during the course of her lifetime.

Whether “I Must, I Must, I Must Increase My Bust!” was your teenage (or current) mantra, or you can’t stand the way your boobs make you look pregnant when you wear flowy shirts, we can all agree that breasts indeed are beautiful. No matter the shape, size, sagginess, or scarring – our breasts deserve a medal of honor, and in light of that, here are  7 amazing things to know about breasts.

Iris Apfel – whether you’ve heard of her or not, now you will. She’s officially my future style icon, and will probably be yours after this post, too. At 92 years young she is considered a tip top fashion icon, “the grand dame of accessories” and “a rare bird of fashion” (she’s always described as that) - but she’s “not some empty-headed fashionista”.

Whether you're a raw foodie or not, these bars from Raw Fragrant Vanilla Cupcake look OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE.

Okay ladies – if you’re older than 12, you’ve been there.

The surprise, and maybe even pride, that came with the physical and emotional ride into womanhood – the cramps, the bad moods, the tears (SO MANY tears – and for no reason, it always seems), the bloating; but also, the creativity, the intuition, the sensitivity, and the magical power that is being a woman. 

The petite brunette with killer abs who just won the women’s first place is just slightly sparkling with sweat as she stands with her family when I come into our pop-up shop at the UPS 5K benefiting United Way on Saturday morning. I was completely soaked in rain, as I had finished in twice the amount of time the winner had, and the sky had managed to turn into a giant hose spraying all of us slow-pokes down.

Sleeker, Sexier, Softer. Rounded curves, brilliant color, and native to Miami - and no, ladies, we’re not talking about J.Lo. She’s smart, she works hard, and she’ll be the best you ever had – treating you right on the streets and at home.

Only the second contestant in the history of the Miss America Pageant to be in the military, Miss Kansas, Sgt. Theresa Vail, is breaking down all the stereotypes.

Spotlight Blog Contributor: Rochelle Weinstein - author of What We Leave Behind and recently released "The Mourning After", mother, avid journal writer, former music executive and true philanthropist.  Rochelle bares it all for us on Mind.Body.Sole.

The last few days of warm weather may be winding down for most of the world, but here in the Sunshine State we still have plenty more. Know what else we have plenty more of? AVOCADOES.

For the whole month of September, Therafit Shoe has teamed up with Elisabeth Rohm, author, activist, and actress (best known for her role in 'Law & Order"), as well as the Red Cross for our biggest charity partnership to date - $20 off for you to keep when you buy a Red Deborah, and an additional $20 goes back to the Red Cross. By purchasing a pair of Red Debs, you’re not only buying the “most comfortable walking shoe”  but actually helping the Red Cross help millions of people across the world (see where your money goes)!

With the launch of our Alexas, we decided it was time to put them to good use, and what better way than to walk our walk. 

We all know the health benefits of walking – maintains body weight, improves blood pressure, even enhances mental well-being – so what if you could walk with a couple hundred of your friends and raise money for a cause?

A 5-minute butt workout, say what?

Okay, so it’s back to school, back to routine, back to khakis and bye to short shorts - but that doesn’t mean it’s not time to bring sexy back either. And we’ve all got five minutes to work on our backside – we spend more time than that channel surfing, and that’s only in between our favorite shows!

From Yellowstone to Space Camp, it isn’t just the kiddies who get to have fun. Summer may be winding down, but you can still wear white until Labor Day (find out why here), so the fun’s not over yet. Take advantage of the long weekend, unplug (even though March 2, National Day of Unplugging is months away), and check out Daily Candy’s slew of Adult Summer Camps.

 This Labor Day – take something a little eclectic to the picnic. Huffington Post shares a delicious Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad that will smash that mayonnaise-covered potato salad off the table (and your hips).

Summer may be winding down, but it’s still hot as heck out there and that means it’s still time to wiggle into that itty bitty bikini – unless your Gaby Gregg, plus-size fashion blogger who has teamed up with swimsuitsforall to create a young, trendy, out of this world (galaxy prints galore!) collection for the larger ladies.

Good posture isn’t just for good girls with white flowered lace roll-over socks anymore – studies and more studies have shown that correct posture can reduce muscle pain, joint strain, and headaches – but did you know posture is connected to your emotional health as well?

We get it – Therafit’s a women-run company, remember?

Between picking up the kids from school, soccer practice, and the dentist’s office, 

between leaving the office and heading to your next meeting,
between studying for the MCATS and working the nightshift,

whatever phase of your life you’re in, being a lady isn’t easy, and fitting in time for a workout often seems like mission impossible.

From 1969's infamous Woodstock to the following year's Glastonbury, summer sun and outdoor music festivals have had a beautiful love affair, however it's often a different story when it comes to hair - and makeup, and outfits.. (okay, but at least you'll have an amazing time!)

 Elite Daily takes an interesting perspective paralleling marriage and entrepreneurship.

“The closest relationships that any person has tend to be marital and business in nature."

The new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Smart Snacks in School rule will go into effect during the 2014-2015 school year. Raising the nutritional standards to ensure that snack foods and beverages are healthy, this mandate is long overdue. Research by the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project shows most U.S. secondary schools do not offer the option of fruits and vegetables in stores, snack bars, or vending machines.

Victor Chu, former footwear designer turned “stiletto whisperer” as the Post now calls him, developed Legworks, a high-heel fitness routine because, as he explains to the Post,  “Ninety-five percent of women don't know how to walk in high heels.”

Often when we think of our happiness, most of us immediately go to the things we need – whether it’s financial, emotional, or otherwise. We feel there are holes in our lives that can be filled if only we could have this, or get our hands on that.

Considering many of us spend the largest portion of our day at the office, Gretchen Rubin, author of The New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project , knows a little thing or two about making our days at the desk happier. The biggest component to a cheery workday is how fulfilled you feel at your job, however there are many little things that even those of us with dream jobs can do to keep us smiling throughout the day.

There are hundreds of great and informative sites about living a healthy, active lifestyle, and now that the season of charity 5Ks is among us, Therafit thought we'd let you girls in on some of our favorite sites and articles that will get you prepped for the race.