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Thanksgiving in Harlem (5th annual)
I hosted Thanksgiving in Harlem for the 5th time this year. 2017, has been a challenging, but perhaps the best hosting job i’ve ever accomplished. From my hand selected cheeses and gorgeous display of Christmas lights and candles – I think I created an amazing experience for my 14 guests (+2 children and 2 babies). The menu…
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Healthy Holiday Infamy 2017
I LOVE the holidays, not only because it’s a time to celebrate with family and friends but also because I allow myself to indulge slightly more than the usual. It starts with my Thanksgiving feast. I began hosting thanksgiving a few years ago when I moved to Harlem. I had a few friends who, like me, were…
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Life Tips @ 36
Healthy Lifestyle The struggle is really getting real. I don’t think I look or feel my true age – but I don’t feel 22 either. Health has been a priority for the past 15 years, but only within the last 5 or so have I been able to hone on all the facets of health I should…
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Ko Samui: Beaches, Bungalows and bourbon! Part 2
The second week of Thailand, dare I say it was better than the first. Better, mainly because it involved beaches! Gorgeous beaches, clear water in every hue of light blue – and the FOODS! We relaxed a bit more, but based on the lists of activities we pulled off, accomplished quite a few…
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People – Thank YOU!
THANK each and every one of you for SHARING, liking and commenting on my #People Half Their Size video. Even if you viewed and kept scrolling! You’re helping to change the narrative of healthy lifestyles and it’s greatly appreciated.
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Bangkok: Buddhas, Views and Canoes! Part 1
Thailand was amazing. I literally could end this post just with that broad exclamation but that would do my experience a vast injustice. One day I woke up and simply said to myself “I want to go to Thailand” that’s all it took to get this aspiration going. I mentioned the idea to one of…
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People Magazine x3 – still HALF my size
If you’re always prepared, you never have to get ready. When People Magazine asked me for a 3rd time if I was a still in shape and willing to share my story in a “Half their size” special edition as an ALL-Star once again, I was ready. Speaking frankly, changing my life at such a young…
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Sho-ing Off with a Probiotic: Sho Balance
My life hangs on BALANCE and Good gut health is a huge motivating factor in my every day diet. I became a fan of consistent probiotics a few years ago when I found myself constantly bloated and full of gas on an ongoing bases. I thought these issues were something I just had to live with until…
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Life Design: Meal Prep 101
My life is based around preparation, whether i’m planning my social calendar, workout days or meal prepping – faithfully i’m never at a loss for my time. Knowing that my time can’t be given back, I try very hard to make each moment count. One of my most favorite weekly rituals is Meal Prepping.…
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The year I grew #therobertashow
What a year it has been for the world. No matter the effects of the influences we can not control in the plural, we never lose the ability to grow as individuals. This year I am acknowledging and attesting to that in the highest form. A year of change, growth and becoming. This past year…
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A few of my Favorite things! 2016 life foods, apps & thangs
With a week left in 2016 and the holidays here I want to give you guys a gift of the most useful, slight obsessions I’ve had this year. This list, in no particular order is comprised of foods, apps and other things that have in enhanced my life in some useful way this year. ENJOY &…
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web/life Designer eCommerce experience
Web Designer by day, Life Designer by night. Ever wondered what I do for a living?#FedEx created this amazing video detailing eCommerce from start to finish. Check for my cameo at 3:05 – Questions? Just ask, it’s pretty marvelous. #therobertashow #adriannapapell
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Healthy Holidazzze 2016 | Roberta rules
I make it a point to repost my “rules” with a quick touch up each year. Please see below & follow through for this years holiday season. In my imaginary “perfect” life – cake is my favorite food group and I eat strawberry cupcakes for breakfast instead of oats topped with strawberries. I LOVE the holidays, not…
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On 35 – TheRobertaShow | Frightening Comfort
Officially 35, I’m claiming success on adulthood thus far but, truthfully speaking – i’m also claiming a bit of fright. I’ll explain, I believe a healthy dose of fear is necessary at times to discomfort you. While fear can stifle you for a time – facing it, is the only way to get THROUGH it. In my experiences,…
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NY&Co and Me – Feature
I work in fashion but I’m not a fashion blogger. If your a constant reader of this blog, you have a good idea as to where my passions lie. #IRL for the past ten years i’ve had a wonderfully accomplished career as a Web Designer/Art director. It’s how I gainfully bring home the turkey…
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Arugula: Roberta’s first “harvest”
The Roberta Show’s first “harvest”. Clean eating at it’s finest. Arugula is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, C (for the immune system), and K (bone strength). (Added bonuses folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese.) I planted a pack of $1.89 Arugula seeds on May 5th. By July 5th here’s what happened. …
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TABB Tips | How I stay healthy ME
Almost daily, in my social media life I’m asked for weight loss insight and tips. Some people think I have a secret i’m keeping to myself or that I have discovered some drug that preforms miracles. I give each and every person the exact same advice, though I tail0r the delivery to the persons biggest issues, whether it be…