The Refine Blog

I wish I could say that we’re having a magical summer, but in all honesty, it’s been a bit hectic! 🤪

But one way I am choosing to find JOY in this season is through naming the things I am grateful for. Here are 5 things I’m grateful for as we wrap up June.

My summer uniform! Workwear, shoes, and athletic favorites!

Squatting is not only a functional exercise we do every single day, but it’s also a part of every workout ever created! I LOVE squats, but the problem is that SOO many women are squatting during their workouts and have NO idea how to squat with decent form. I don’t get crazy picky about form, […]

Have you heard of Kegels? 10-20 years ago this wasn’t a common word and for most women, the answer would have been, “No.” Thanks to technology, the world wide web, social media, and increased awareness of women’s health issues (and men’s too, honestly), most women have at least heard of the term ‘Kegels.’ You know […]

I’m a big fan of classic clothing that can stand the test of time. I’ve spent the past few years slowly overhauling my wardrobe to primarily include classic, quality clothing that can be worn in multiple ways. All of the items on this list fall in that category and are ones that I’ve had in […]

Most people believe that in order to lose weight, they need to begin running or going to the gym each day. But did you know that general activity is actually a bigger dial-mover than your cardio session? More specifically, this is known as NEAT. NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which refers to the activity […]

A few months ago I was told my hair was pretty damaged and in need of some help. I highlight my hair on the regular (my hair is kind of a dirty blonde without adding color) and I was using a fair amount of heat on it, and it was time to make some changes. […]

For the past couple of years, I’ve done a swimsuit round-up for you all with some tried and true brands/styles that have worked well for me! You may or may not have a body shape similar to mine, but that doesn’t really matter. I want to give you TWO things to take with you as […]

Are you a strict recipe follower when it comes to smoothies, or do you just end up throwing a bunch of stuff in? Or maybe you don’t make smoothies and would love a quick and easy way to get it done.  I’ve been a smoothie drinker for longer than I can remember, and though TYPICALLY […]