Sweet Surrender

Recently my friend, a fabulous therapist in Boston, posted something on her instagram and asked the question " if it weren't for...

I am a dreamer.  Filled with ideas constantly flowing through my mind. Also, I spend a good deal of time reflecting on ways to improve.  ...

Recently, I just completed my 3rd half marathon. This one was definitely the toughest, most emotional half I have run.  Running a half ...

Location: Lake Wylie & South End CLT This summer has been everything. My goal this summer was to simply enjoy....

Y'all may or may not know my love for Tone It Up.  I love the positivity and encouragement of the trainers.  I love the community they...

Location: Lenny Boy Brewing One of my favorite ways to try new things on a budget is brewery fitness classes.  Charlotte has a crazy hu...

Location: South End, Charlotte, NC Outfit: Yoga Capri | Tank Top | Shoes This summer has definitely been the summer of self...

Today we are getting a little more raw and a lot more real here on Sweet Surrender.  I have been wrestling with the concept of perfection ...

Dear College Amanda and all those heading to college at the end of summer, It's been five years since you graduated undergrad...

Location: Hatteras, OBX | a throwback to Finn's first time at the beach! Today, I am off to the beach for a much needed vacation.  M...

We make choices every single day that can completely change the trajectory of how our day will go. Choices that not only will affect that ...

We all have those days, mine typically fall around my time of the month. The days where we are exhausted and don't feel like cooking ...

all tone it up photos taken from toneitup.com Yall, I did it.  I completed my first Tone It Up C...

For some reason, whenever I am feeling creative and inspired, I feel like I need a fun drink to compliment that feeli...