It all started a few years ago when my sister did a boudoir shoot. Since then, I’ve been following studios on social media — for years — admiring the art, the courage, and the confidence that radiated from every client. Recently, a local studio sent me a promotional text. Without overthinking it, I replied YES . And that’s when the adventure — and panic — began. My trust went into Valerie The Nerves Are Real Immediately after saying yes, I thought: “What have I done?” “Am I r

Boost Your Magnesium the Easy Way Magnesium is essential for our health, but sometimes oral supplements can upset the stomach or just feel inconvenient. The best way to increase your magnesium levels? Through the skin. Our body’s largest organ—the skin—is the perfect route for transdermal magnesium therapy . Products like magnesium oil, gel, lotion, and bath flakes are designed to bypass the gastrointestinal tract, delivering magnesium directly into your cells for rapid absor

Making Lasting Changes Takes Time Changing your lifestyle isn’t about overnight miracles. It takes planning, patience, and understanding that transformation is a process.  Everyone has a goal when starting a fitness program, so be gentle with yourself—progress is not always linear, but every step counts. Here are 10 tips to guide your journey: 1. Fill Your Plate with Whole Foods Whole foods provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals —essential for fueling your body. Prioritize fru

Sitting still for 20 minutes has never been easy for me—but podcasts and audiobooks make it a lot more enjoyable. And now, adding Legs Up the Wall  to my routine has become a favorite way to relax and rejuvenate. This simple inversion pose—also known as Viparita Karani —is easy to do at home and provides multiple benefits. Lying on your back with your legs resting vertically against a wall may feel like “exercise” for the body in a totally different way: restorative and heali

Vitamin D has been the star of the supplement world for years now — and for good reason. You’ve probably seen it pop up in every wellness article, ad, and morning show segment telling you to get your sunshine vitamin . But what’s the big deal about it, really? And how do you know if you’re getting enough? Let’s break down the sunny side of this vital nutrient — and what can mess with your levels more than you think. 🌎 Six Essential Factors That Influence Your Vitamin D Level

Hot, sexy, steamy, erotic, romantic… are these the words you’d use to describe your sex life? Wet, sweaty, hard, exotic… maybe these? Or dark, cozy, normal, over… is that more accurate? A few words can tell a thousand stories. Look into your bedroom: is your sex life always exciting, or has it become a habit, a ritual, or, dare I say, a job? Life gets in the way of intimacy—too busy, too tired, too stressed, kids, schedules, travel, a hundred other reasons. But here’s the tru

Cortisol control Stress is a normal part of life — but when it becomes constant, your body stays in overdrive. That’s when cortisol , the body’s primary stress hormone, takes center stage. Cortisol is produced by your adrenal glands and plays a vital role in how your body responds to stress. At normal levels, it helps regulate metabolism, reduce inflammation, and control your sleep-wake cycle. But when stress becomes chronic, cortisol levels remain high for too long  — and th

Because we can’t stop time—but we can stop wasting money pretending we can The quest for youth has made millions  for companies who know exactly how to sell us on our vanity. Someone, somewhere, is raking in the dough—because we can’t stand looking like dough. You can spend $10 or $200  on anti-wrinkle creams (depending on how desperate you are), but the truth is this: wrinkles happen. They’re part of the deal. First, they have cute little names like “smile lines”  and “crow’

“You can’t spot-reduce fat, but you can spot-strengthen your determination.” Let’s get real — we all want a flatter tummy and stronger core, but doing 100 crunches a day isn’t going to magically melt belly fat. You can have killer abs hiding under a soft, cozy layer of fat (and trust me, that’s true for most  of us). The truth is simple: you can’t out-crunch a bad diet or stress-filled lifestyle. 🧠 1. Be Realistic with Your Fitness Plan Getting those “sexy abs” takes more th