Today is International Podcast Day! What does that mean? It means everyone and their mama is promoting their podcast in the hopes to get new subscribers! While I haven't officially started my podcast yet (it's under construction), I do love  to listen to podcasts! I especially love them for when I'm driving, but I'll sometimes listen when I'm out for a run or hike, or even just going for a walk at lunchtime. I usually listen to podcasts on Spotify because that's where I listen to my music, plus I can download them to listen online later. Here are 12 podcasts I recommend you add to your playlist on Spotify  (in no particular order): ...

This post is sponsored by CBDMEDIC but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As I led my indoor cycling class through their cool-down stretches, I heard a lot of creaking and cracking coming from my body. It dawned on me: I had just taught my sixth class in just eight days! ...

Well, they do! And I had a chance to check out the one in Columbia, Maryland two weekends ago! I received a seemingly last-minute email from Fabletics inviting me to their store opening for their store in Columbia, Maryland. Wait, store opening? I didn't know they had a store!  Unfortunately, I couldn't work it out to get to the grand opening celebration that day; however, I managed to stop by a few days later, which was great because I felt like I had a more normal shopping experience. It was weird being back in the mall where I'd worked part time for 8 years. I probably hadn't been back there since I finally "retired" from Ann Taylor last fall! First and foremost, if you don't know what Fabletics is, check out my original review from last year here . ...

Month after month, Google tells me that people are searching for, "Can I wear a Fitbit while playing volleyball?" which is leading them here to Flecks of Lex. Since I have never explicitly answered this question on the blog, I thought today would be as good a time as any to take a moment to answer the question! I have had a Fitbit for several years now. I first purchased a Fitbit Zip , and absolutely loved it! It clips on to you, and tracks your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled. Next, I upgraded to a Fitbit One  (affiliate link), which also tracks those things, and additionally tracks your sleep and flights of stairs ascended. As a woman who has suffered from insomnia her entire life, how cool it is to be able to track my sleep pattern! Now, I'm rocking the Fitbit Charge 3 (affiliate link). I have a lot of thoughts about wearing it for volleyball, which I'll share below. Okay, so now to the question: Can you wear a Fitbit while playing volleybal...

My friend Shanique hosted the #BasicBowlNutrition Challenge that ended yesterday, and it was truly transformative! I loved putting my bowls together, and it was amazing how quick and easy they were to build. It really took a lot of the guesswork out of cooking dinner after late nights of volleyball, spin class, and work. ...

It's not for a political reason. It's not because of my religion. And it ain't because of any food allergies. Why am I protesting the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at Starbucks ? ...

As you guys know, I love building goals in checklist form! This month, I've expanded my list to 10 things I would like to complete before the end of September. Make sure you're following along with me on social media to see if I can check everything off the list before October 1! ...