Author: Valentina Salvaridis

Fitness

Fitness after 35

Hi everyone, it’s been a while (understatement) since i’ve posted a blog. Lately i’ve just been enjoying life and posting stories of my every day shenanigans on my @valbasedlife IG account. My life has had some ups and downs (mostly ups) this past year and I’ve been living more in the moment than I ever […]

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My Holiday Wish List

These are a few gifts I would love to receive this year. Some are simple and inexpensive and others are a bit pricier. If you have a loved one that is plant based, vegan or just really into fitness, this would be a great list to check out. I’m certain that you can find something […]

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My favorite supplements

UPDATE: My supplements have changed. Updated supplements coming soon. L-Methylfolate- this one is interesting and I’ve been taking it for 4 years now. Basically what happened was about 4 years ago I went to my psychiatrist because I was feeling down. I thought it might have had something to do with the life situation I […]

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10 Gifts To Treat Yourself To This Galentine’s Day

  Ladies!!! Galentine’s day is coming up on February 13th! Let’s make this unofficial holiday a bit more official by treating ourselves to something that will make our days a little bit brighter. Below are some items I’d personally love to get my hands on. Oura ring- It’s all positive with this Oura! This ring […]

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My Fitness Routine

My commitment to fitness started about five years ago and now I’m here to share with you the classes that I love. I’ll also share how often I workout and how much I pay for my memberships. These workouts along with a mostly plant based diet have given me the body I’ve always wanted, and […]

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My Haircare Routine

Hi everyone. I’ve been getting a lot of compliments on my hair lately so I thought I’d share how I’ve managed to get it so long and healthy. Below I will share the three simple hair products I use (less is more), the hair tools I use and what I ask of my hairstylist when […]

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My Favoite Detox Remedies

There’s no shame in indulging a little bit every once in a while, especially around the holidays when you want to enjoy time with family and friends and not count calories. November through January are big months for holiday parties, cocktails and of course, family gatherings.  I thought I’d share some of my favorite ways […]

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Ritual Prenatal Vitamin

It’s just my second day taking the Ritual prenatal and I couldn’t be happier. There’s a no nausea capsule design and you only have to take two, once daily. Added bonus is that they smell delicious- like lemons! They are only $35 a month and you don’t have to worry about running out because they […]

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Splurge vs. Steal

Fashion Steal! Below is an outfit I got at Zara. I’m totally new to this whole Zara thing. A lot of my friends raved about it when I lived in AZ and I never understood the hype. Now that I live walking distance from one, I’m there a little too often. The good thing is […]

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Traveling Internationally With Your Emotional Support Animal

Like a lot of dog moms these days, I have my pup certified as an emotional support animal. His name is Charlie Brown and he makes my days so much happier. I typically bring him with me when I travel domestically but have always been very weary of taking him on international trips. It just […]

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