Burpees | Bites | Beauty

One of the most annoying things I have come across after moving to this city is how much more expensive it is for a manicure or pedicure. Eventually, I decided that I needed to teach myself how to do my own nails. For anyone who shares my frustration, here are the basic steps for an at home manicure. Take off current nail polish (if any) Clip your nails to the length of your choice File them to be square or rounded and then buff your nail Push back your cuticles, if you'd like you can trim the cuticles Exfoliate your hands (I use an exfoliator from Lush cosmetics) Apply the base coat Moisturize your hands ( I use Vaseline Intensive care) Apply nail polish color of your choice Apply a top coat One more coat of nail polish color of choice Lastly, clean up around the edges and be patient while your nails dry As a model, I have had the privilege of working with some of the top nail artists out there. Here is a photo of my favorite nail art I have had on a shoot. The...

There are many reasons why fast food restaurants are seen on every corner. They are quick, cheap, and don't taste terrible. Generally,  they aren't very healthy for you either. I am no chef, however, I try to cook most of my meals at home. This way I know exactly what I'm putting in my body and I have more of a control on portions. Due to my ever-changing schedule and hurry-up-and-wait lifestyle, all my cooking is quick. So I decided to share my favorite fast (healthy) foods with my readers.  My absolute favorite frozen turkey burger is from Applegate Farms. I buy mine at Whole Foods. It is all organic, only 140 calories and they only take 12 mins on the stove. I usually pair that with some spinach or a couple of baby carrots and it makes a very good light lunch or dinner.  Almost every household has eggs. Pull out the yolks and make a little egg white omelet. I buy egg whites in a carton. I use baby bell lights for cheese and I love adding in some spinach or ...

Let me start off this post by saying, I'm not vegan. In fact, I have a highly protein based diet. If you are vegan, I mean no offense but meat lovers like me can be turned off of a restaurant when we see "Vegan" plastered on the side of the glass. To meat lovers, By CHLOE. is not a restaurant you should shy away from when you walk past it on the street. I mean, COME ON!!! Look at that burger, those fries... were amazing! I had the Spicy Thai salad with apricot-sriracha glazed tempeh, almonds, quinoa, edamame, scallion, crispy wontons and peanut dressing. Literally, one of the best salads I have ever had. By CHLOE. doesn't stop at lunch, they also offer great smoothies, a variety of cold and hot beverages (including coffee!), a very delicious brunch menu and dessert. Yes, dessert! They have a variety of ice creams and pastries in a section they call Sweets By CHLOE. As if all of this weren't enough to turn a meat lover like me onto a vegan place like this, the...

As someone who does a lot of googling, naturally, I end up on Wikipedia pretty often. On one of my trips through the blackhole that is Google, I found myself on the Wikipedia page for "Physical Exercise". There were a lot of basic points on this page about how physical exercise is good for your health and some points that went in depth about the different types and why exactly you should be enjoying some type of physical exercise every once in a while. As I scrolled down however, there was a very small section on "fitness" that didn't seem right to me:  Individuals can increase fitness following increases in physical activity levels. [24]  Increases in muscle size from resistance training is primarily determined by diet and testosterone. [25]  This genetic variation in improvement from training is one of the key physiological differences between elite athletes and the larger population. [26] [27]  Studies have shown that exercising in  middle age  leads ...

Photo taken after one of my first sessions at Gotham with Rob Gotham is my NYC workout favorite, not only because they are welcoming and friendly, but they can also kick your butt! Known for its work with supermodels such as Gigi Hadid or Sara Sampaio, Gotham Gym is a quickly expanding boxing gym that is great for anyone. I started going to Gotham about four years ago when I lived in the city for a summer. I was here for modeling and my agency set up a session with the gym’s owner, Rob. Let me just say, they take their motto, “Train like a fighter” very seriously!  I have been an athlete all my life, from field hockey to swim team, and this workout was hard! Rob pushed me to my limit in a firm but friendly way. The workout was a mixture of boxing and toning exercises that left me sore the next day.  More recent workout at Gotham with Mike Castilo Today, Gotham has group classes that you can sign up for through ClassPass or MindBody apps and they offer per...

I started this blog to help people live a healthier, and therefore happier, lifestyle. With summer here, I decided to dedicate my first post to helping you get your ideal beach body. People usually think that when it comes to losing weight, the best way to shed pounds is to hit the gym as much as possible. While exercising is very important, weight loss is mainly driven by cutting calories and eating healthier foods. That being said, it isn't about starving yourself; I want to stress the importance of eating the right amount and types of food. Heavy or healthy, 30 minutes of rigorous exercise is hard for anyone. On average, it burns around 350 calories, which is the equivalent to cutting out just two 16-ounce sodas a day.   The average American eats 2,674 calories a day according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The healthy amount of calorie intake is around 2,000 for the average woman and about 1,500 to lose a pound per week. There are many calorie calculators o...

Welcome to Burpees | Bites | Beauty! My name is Jillian Gallagher. I have been living in New York City for almost two years working as a model. Coming from a small town in Pennsylvania, the city can sometimes feel overwhelming. My job requires me to stay in top shape and with so many choices on where to find food or exercise, I find it hard to stick to a routine. A lot of people think that weight management is all about working out, but in reality it’s about being well rounded. Keeping your mental, physical, and dietary needs balanced is the best way to stay healthy for life. I  am someone who likes to try new things and branch out to new places. So, with the help of suggestions from my readers, I hope to try something new everyday. After testing something, I will write a review in order to help my readers find healthy eats, great workouts and natural beauty products. These reviews will give my opinion along with a general overview of the product. As I am going...