B Well by Mae B Fall Wellness Retreat | Reebok LA

That's my name on the Reebok LA sign!!

My heart is so full after an amazing fitness and wellness event this weekend at Reebok LA.

I'm so grateful to the team at Reebok LA for allowing me to bring my vision of hosting a Wellness Retreat to life! 

When I first started on this path to wellness, it was definitely a more personal journey. But I have encountered so many wonderful people along the way and realized that I have the ability to share what I learn and to impact so many of you! So thank you for coming along for the ride!

For those of you who couldn't be there, let me walk you through the morning!

We started out with coffee from Alfred (the best coffee and the cutest shop in LA for sure! check out their new Beverly Hills location!) Then we moved out onto the gorgeous rooftop of Reebok LA with a guided meditation and intention-setting practice. My friend Ashley led us by explaining intentions, the New Moon, and helping us focus on what we'd like to manifest. I know it all sounds a bit woo-woo, but at its very core this is all about thinking positive thoughts, dreaming big, writing down goals and focusing on bringing them to fruition. We had DoTerra essential oils and rose quartz stones to use as well. 

Then Ashley led us through a light yoga session! It was so nice to stretch and release all that no longer served us. After finishing up yoga, we moved inside for turmeric lattes and fellowship!

I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the sponsors who contributed and helped make this event a smashing success. 

First of all, Reebok LA was so gracious in hosting us at their space in West Hollywood. Look at that studio! Danielle and the team there is incredible and oh so kind! (They have classes all the time - check them out!) And they were so generous in gifting me a super sleep workout outfit and the most chic (hello, black reptile) shoes. Thank you!

Also, some of my absolute favorite brands provided seriously amazing goodies for the fabulous gift bags:

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Root & Bones Holistic Herbs + Adaptogens

Eating Evolved Coconut Butter Cups

Primally Pure Natural Skincare

Cloth & Paper Stationery

I Heart Keenwah

Perfect Bar

Inspired Oil Life Essential Oils

Siggi's Dairy

Model Meals

Nomva

Alfred Coffee

Goldyn Glow

I hope to be hosting even more Wellness Retreats all across the country in 2018!

But for now, I hope you'll join my digital Fall Wellness Retreat over on Facebook

It's completely free and I'm sharing tons of great information!

Thanks for all your support & coming along on this wellness journey with me

Here's to your continued health & prosperity!

xoxo

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Running!

You guys. I started running. 

Well running is a loose term. I'm working on becoming a runner. How's that? I've never been a fan of exercise - not one of those girls who loves to go to the gym. But as I get older, I realize it's so important for my heart health as a woman and just for my general mental and physical well-being. 

I don't know what happened, but something switched in me and I just decided that I'm going to start running. It also helps that I have a group of a super supportive girlfriends who run with me! Though we're spread out, we text each other on workout mornings to report our progress and hold each other accountable. We also share tips and recipe ideas - it is so wonderful! They are a big part of the reason why I'm sticking with this. Also, like I said - I just decided one day that I was going to do it. I think that's true of so many things we do in our lives, we have to just show up and do it. We have to make a conscious decision and move forward. Not everything is easy or even enjoyable, but we do these small daily steps to lead to something bigger. 

In the short of amount of time I have been a runner, I can say the two most important things to get started as a runner are proper shoes and using an app. I use a Couch To 5k app that helps me pace myself and has guided me to work my way up. I didn't expect to just go out there and run a 5k. I needed to train and prepare. So be realistic with yourself! But use the app - it's a big help. I'm assuming most of the apps are the same, but they basically make you alternate between running and walking for various intervals until you get up to running a 5k. Also, proper shoes are critical to protecting your knees as you start to run. I really recommend going to a running store and getting a proper fitting - they will give you so many tips on buying the right running shoes. There's a whole section on shoes below, read it! :) 

For those of you who are like me and never thought you could run or don't even know how to begin, I've compiled a list of resources and articles to get you started running. Hope this helps!

H O W T O S T A R T

How To Start A Running Habit, Even If You Think You Hate It

15 Steps To Becoming A Runner

How To Get Ready To Run 5K Plan

Common Running Form Mistakes & Tips To Correct

S H O E S

Tips On Buying The Right Running Shoe

Cool Tool - Shoe Adviser on Runner's World

Running Shoes: How To Choose

F U N S T U F F

10 Terms Every Runner Needs To Know

30 Songs To Listen To On Your Run

Top 10 Pandora Station For Running

C R O S S T R A I N I N G

Yoga Poses for Runners

6 Yoga Poses For Stronger Running

Cross-Training for Runners

P I N T E R E S T / I N S T A G R A M

Beginners Running Guide & Motivation (Pinterest)

Delicious Vegan Recipes!

Healthy Living Ideas

The Best Running Accounts To Follow On Instagram

M E A L P L A N N I N G / D I E T 

19 Meals for Your Best Run / Fuel Your Body

7 Day Clean Eating Menu Plan

How fun is this street art I saw in Los Angeles during a recent run? That's another part of running that I really enjoy, it's been helping me to get out and see things I wouldn't normally pay attention to!

Are you a runner? Any tips you'd like to share?

XO

Mae