This post is sponsored by Omron Healthcare. I have received compensation and product as payment. All opinions are my own. Earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself that I was going to lose weight, check my blood pressure regularly and exercise more. It’s my 27th year around the sun, I’m getting married in …
Losing weight and getting healthy calls for some serious commitment. With my schedule, my kitchen isn’t the ideal instagrammable meal-prep production line I’d like it to be twice, or even once a week. And most days I end up having breakfast, lunch and an occasional dinner at work (especially if I’m teaching). It’s awful. And as nice as …
This post is sponsored by the American Heart Association. All opinions are my own. The Macy’s on State Street in Chicago is like my own Tiffany’s if I was Audrey Hepburn. Even as a kid, I remember looking around the store and being in awe of the high ceilings, intricate design work and the best shoe …
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, The Healthy Latina is participating in CDC’s Doing It, or Haciéndelo Blog Hop to share a range of perspectives on the importance of HIV testing. Check out the other posts from fellow Blog Hop participants and join the conversation online using #DoingIt and #NHTD. Doing It: National HIV Testing Day …
Today, I participated in a panel put on by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Latino’s on Fast Track (LOFT) program discussing health, wellness and balance in life. The panel was held at Loyola University and co-sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. I’ve participated in panel discussions before. I love to mentor, give back, share knowledge …
This is a sponsored post. I was provided compensation to attend the event. All thoughts, views and opinions are my own. Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, I got together with AT&T Latino for a private event with Becky G, rapper, singer, Latina and actress, to launch their new contest to record a cover of her …
Health coverage is a complex thing to understand, especially when most resources are only available in English. With the introduction of exchanges, you now have the freedom to shop around and decide which coverage is best for you and your family. But how do you know what is best for your family when so much …
It’s official! Thanks to fabulous readers and voters (like you) I was officially a Latina 30 Under 30 honoree! To provide a little back story, way back in August, I found out I was nominated by Latina Magazine for the prestigious 30 Under 30 award. I was not only shocked by the nomination, but the …
Today is the first day of autumn! In the spirit of all things fall, let’s talk about workout wear when the weather changes. The mornings are getting crisper, a hint of color is hitting the leaves, and I’m training for the Chicago marathon. I used to be one of those chicas who cut up old …
To start things off, I want to say felicidades to the two lucky readers who won $50 Walmart gift cards! Thank you to everyone who tweeted and commented for a chance to win! Also, a big thank you to Walmart and #WMTfresh for the opportunity to host a giveaway. Who doesn’t love gratis, no? I …
