tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76100566167726958602024-03-12T16:03:29.080-07:00Andrea's Wellness NotesA record of attempting to live my best lifeAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comBlogger941125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-12728917328870552872022-02-13T07:50:00.000-08:002022-02-13T07:50:43.407-08:00Why I Dislike “50 is the New 30” 50 is the new 30 or 40 or whatever other number. Although I know that there is a lot of research being done regarding reversing one’s biological age, I really dislike this saying. 50 is 50. That doesn’t mean 50 is old or that we are all of a sudden not strong, capable or vibrant. But as we age, our bodies change and how to keep them healthy and strong on the outside and the inside Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-18146892062295611662021-07-26T16:21:00.001-07:002021-07-26T16:21:09.402-07:00Changing Hormones About 10 years ago, right around the time I turned 40, I started reading several books about menopause. Some mentioned peri menopause - the up to 15-year period before menopause - in passing, but most just discussed whether hormones were recommended or not. And they usually fell on one extreme or the other: absolutely no hormones necessary (without real, feasible alternatives offered, such as Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-83455676335449401302021-02-14T07:19:00.036-08:002021-02-14T08:04:48.687-08:00Yoga with Adriene to Start the Day2020 was a tough year for all of us, and somewhere in the middle I really lost my way. Months of social distancing were followed by devastating wild fires in California. Although we are very fortunate as we were not in the direct path of the fires, we were surrounded by three of them. For many weeks, we couldn’t leave the house because of very poor air quality. All the stress of the year Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-48962981829212051432021-02-07T06:00:00.001-08:002021-02-14T08:01:31.806-08:00Currently Reading: Wintering & Breath I'm currently reading two books, and I'm enjoying them both a lot. The first one is Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Kathernine May (affiliate link). I'm reading it little by little. It's a slow book that shows the reader the necessity and benefits of wintering - slowing down. It's perfect for this time of the year and for winding down at the end of the Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-70870742555417387672021-01-03T19:18:00.018-08:002021-01-03T20:09:56.664-08:00Starting 2021 with a Conscious CleanseDisclosure: I am a Conscious Cleanse
ambassador, and if you decide to sign up for the program via one of my
links, I will earn a commission. As always, all opinions are my own, and
I only recommend products and services I truly believe in. For the past 8 years, I have started every year with a Conscious Cleanse. The Conscious Cleanse is a food-based cleanse with plenty of food that makes Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-47278016833431924842020-02-23T06:20:00.004-08:002020-02-23T06:20:43.998-08:00Sitka Salmon Shares Review Disclosure: I was provided with a free sample box of salmon and cod. As always, all opinions are my own.
We recently had the opportunity to try a sample box of Sitka Salmon Shares and loved it.
We received a beautiful piece of cod that I simply pan seared and served on a bed of lettuce.
We also got Coho salmon, which I baked in the oven. So delicious!
And I love Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-14631466505787150302020-02-02T01:00:00.000-08:002020-02-02T15:49:51.192-08:00Cityscape San Francisco: Spectacular 360 Views of the CityThe other day Andy and I found ourselves in San Francisco for an event with some extra time, and we decided to check out Cityscape SF. And we are so glad we did as it turned out to be a highlight of our visit to San Francisco.
The 360 views of the city are truly spectacular.
Since we attended a San Francisco Beerweek preview event later in the evening, we opted forAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-6515703034191804472020-01-07T01:00:00.000-08:002020-02-02T16:53:06.055-08:005 Tips for Visiting Christmas Markets in Germany When I visited Germany in December, I had the opportunity to visit a couple of Christmas Markets. Christmas Markets are truly a unique experience, and I have few tips for you to get the most out of your visit:
Try to visit during a weekday as markets tend to be less crowded then.
Christmas Markets are always worth a visit, but the experience is even better at night, when all the booths Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-36496769797382541472019-12-12T06:42:00.001-08:002019-12-12T06:42:20.492-08:00Red Holiday Sweaters Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and www.andreaswellnessnotes.com will benefit from actions taken on the links.
I recently added two sweaters to my wardrobe that I really like. Both are red and add a festive vibe to any outfit.
The first red sweater is thinner made from a very soft material that falls very nicely. Plus, it's the perfect red. I tried it on with a white Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-68572336244930963522019-12-08T09:17:00.002-08:002019-12-10T06:22:51.101-08:00How a Conscious Cleanse Improved my Eating (and my Life) ForeverDisclosure: I am a Conscious Cleanse
ambassador, and if you decide to sign up for the program via one of my
links, I will earn a commission. As always, all opinions are my own, and
I only recommend products and services I truly believe in.
I just finished two rounds of the Conscious Cleanse, and I feel better than ever. I eat pretty healthy all year round, but this year has been tough becauseAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-80551757753536517902019-11-21T09:31:00.002-08:002019-11-21T09:41:10.639-08:00Cookbooks to Give the Foodlover in your LifeDisclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and www.andreaswellnessnotes.com will earn a small commission if you make a purchase via a link. I was provided review copies of the I Love My Instant Pot books. As always, all opinions are my own.
I love giving cookbooks as gifts as they are truly gifts that keep on giving. Not only can the recipient enjoy reading the book, but they can alsoAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-29373268840975906642019-10-30T17:40:00.000-07:002019-10-30T20:47:43.714-07:00Pre-Holiday Conscious Cleanse to End the Year Feeling GreatDisclosure: I'm a Conscious Cleanse affiliate and will earn a commission if you sign up via one of my links. I only recommend products and services I truly believe in and have tested myself.
Last year in October, I decided instead of focusing on how I'll start 2019, I'd focus on how I would end 2018. So on October 1, I started an End of the Year Yoga Challenge and documented it on Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-86673723405863923642019-10-04T01:00:00.000-07:002019-10-04T07:54:09.763-07:005 Wardrobe Must Haves to Take you from Work to Play Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and www.andreaswellnessnotes.com may benefit from actions taken on the links.
What five items in your closet do you reach for the most? For me, the answer changes a bit from time to time, but at this time, here are the five items I wear the most and "couldn't live without." What I love about them is that they can be dressed up or down and Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-13455526076223840712019-09-29T19:52:00.000-07:002019-10-03T21:50:37.316-07:00The Manifestation Journal Review
Disclosure: I received a review copy of The Manifestation Journal. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
When I was offered a review copy of The Manifestation Journal by Amy Chace, I knew I wanted to check it out right away. Journaling used to be part of my morning routine. For several years, I would get up about thirty minutes earlier than usual, Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-20949038915364294232019-09-12T02:00:00.000-07:002019-09-12T02:00:05.318-07:00Restarting Exercise After Injury, Illness or a Longer Break See disclaimer at the bottom of the page.
2019 has brought much more illness and injuries than expected. I started the year with several bad colds back to back, the flu, strep throat, and the stomach flu. As a result, my regular exercise program was seriously derailed. In fact, I wasn't able to do anything close to my regular routine until May. And then it felt like starting over, which Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-17968848509275040722019-09-09T02:00:00.000-07:002019-09-09T02:00:07.464-07:00Vegetable Soup with Gluten-free Meatballs Since subscribing to the Imperfect Produce box, I have enjoyed creating meals around the vegetables in the box. One of the dishes I recently made was a vegetable soup with a tomato base. I also added gluten-free meatballs (optional).
Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
Celery
Garlic
Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Bell peppers
Summer squash
Pomi strained tomatoes
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-51180665559526519942019-09-04T06:00:00.000-07:002019-09-04T06:00:01.339-07:00Oren's Hummus in Mainstreet Cupertino We have gotten takeout hummus and eggplant dishes from Oren's Hummus in Mainstreet Cupertino on numerous occasions, but we had never eaten there. A few weeks ago we finally did and very much enjoyed the experience.
We got hummus with beef and the sampler dish, which comes with three different eggplant dips, a yogurt dip, carrots and beets. Everything was delicious!
I also ordered an Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-85792924805213736122019-09-03T19:06:00.000-07:002019-09-03T19:06:06.816-07:00Easy Travel Wardrobe Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and www.andreaswellnessnotes.com will benefit from actions taken on the links. Thank you for supporting Andrea's Wellness Notes!
When we visited Germany in the summer, we decided to travel very lightly. By taking items that easily mixed and matched (and were easy to wash and dry), I was able to fit most of what I took into a carry-on Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-39547395175601671382019-08-29T09:55:00.000-07:002019-09-03T19:17:36.215-07:00Staying Fit While Traveling: Würzburg, GermanyTo stay in touch, follow me on Instagram: main account, food account, exercise account.
In July, we visited Germany for three weeks. I will share some impressions from the trip in the coming weeks.
Würzburg is my hometown and is also the beginning of the Romantic Road. In addition, it's a stop for many of the popular river cruise ships, and there is truly so much to see and do.
Today, Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-84120805219060982162019-08-20T07:30:00.000-07:002019-09-04T11:29:12.059-07:00Pho Ha Noi Now Open in Cupertino We had heard very good things about Pho Ha Noi on Story Road in San Jose for a while, but we had never gone. Lucky for us, the Pho Ha Noi Cupertino location is now open.
Andy and I were able to go right at opening at 11 a.m. on a Monday during their soft opening, and there was no wait. By the time we left, the large restaurant was all filled. I have heard that during dinner time the wait can beAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-69526489302640432622019-08-14T14:44:00.000-07:002019-09-03T14:46:24.321-07:00Imperfect Produce (and Food) Delivery ServiceYears ago, I belonged to a CSA, and I was quite happy with it for some time. Then, unfortunately, things went from bad to worse when first the produce sharply declined in quality and then they had a huge data breach incident. I therefore sadly quit that service.
It took me several years to even consider a new service. The more I learned about Imperfect Produce, the more I liked it. Imperfect Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-41145294206210163182019-07-31T02:30:00.000-07:002019-09-03T15:06:17.936-07:00Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen Review Disclosure: We were provide with free products by Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen. As always, all opinions are our own.
I had heard quite a bit about Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen and was excited when the company reached out and asked us if we were interested in trying their products. It's definitely a new kind of ramen product that can't compare to what we used to eat in college...
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-83330888043641914852019-07-09T08:38:00.000-07:002019-09-01T08:47:00.495-07:00Spaghetti Squash Casserole: Easy Entertaining One of my go-to dishes to make when we have guests is a Spaghetti Squash Casserole because it makes for easy, stress-free entertaining and you can prep it ahead of time and bake it once your guests arrive. You can also easily adjust the ratio of ingredients (use more or less or no meat, add different vegetables, etc).
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Ingredients
Spaghetti squash
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-8542737397730248672019-06-21T21:30:00.000-07:002019-09-03T16:14:46.505-07:00Rootstock Wine Bar in Cupertino One of our favorite places for Happy Hour is Rootstock Wine Bar in Cupertino. They have a very nice wine selection in addition to several craft beers on tap. And their appetizers and small plates are always delicious.
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610056616772695860.post-72810986669213768402019-06-05T11:48:00.000-07:002019-08-29T18:20:54.665-07:00Wine Dinners at Macaroni Grill To
follow along on my food adventures in Silicon Valley, the greater Bay
Area, the California Central Coast and occasionally in Europe, check out
my Food Instagram Account.
Andy and I were fortunate to be invited to a couple wine dinners at
Macaroni Grill in Milpitas, and we were quite impressed.
For $40 per
person, you get to choose an antipasti, a soup or salad, an entree and a
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.com