Elysa Cruse
Elysa Cruse is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer and is the Manager of the Corporate Wellness Program for Pitney Bowes (www.pbprojectliving.com). She moved to Fairfield County after college and has been enjoying great ways to be active and eat well in the area ever since, including teaching exercise classes such as Stroller Strides, Pilates and Boot Camp. She is mom to an adorable 3 year old boy and loves getting outdoors whether hiking, biking, or running (really anything as long as it's not weeding). Elysa is still working on the ultimate in work life balance and she's okay if she never quite finds it. Connect with Elysa on Twitter @ElysaCruseRD
Make Every Day Mother’s Day!
When I was a child, I remember saying to my mom on Mother’s Day “So when is Kids Day?” “Every day is Kids’ Day!” she’d say. But what if every day was Mother’s Day?
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Do You Love Great Food?
Nutritionists don’t just eat salad; they love great food! And thus I was very excited to have the opportunity to attend a recent Dishcrawl event, where we visited 3 popular restaurants and tried delicious...
Is Your Child Ready for a Ride in the Dentist Chair?
My son is approaching his second birthday, and I’ve been hearing from many moms about issues with their kids’ teeth. Those baby teeth don’t fall out for a LONG time, so you need to...
Spotlight on CrossFit – Crazy or Crazy Fun?
I just finished my three-week CrossFit On-Ramp, an introductory program to CrossFit, and in a word, I would say it was fun! Fun??? Well, if, like me, you enjoy challenging yourself, spending some focused...
Local Moms Share Their 2014 Goals
Many people cringe at the thought of New Year’s Resolutions. Most of us, do, however, like to set goals and the start of the year is a great time to reflect on what we...
Prep Once, Eat a Bunch
Have you ever come home to find someone in your family eating tortilla chips for “dinner”? Well I’m not saying if I PERSONALLY have (ahem), but, suffice to say that when I prep food...
Feel Awesome by 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving: Your Guide to Local Turkey Trots
While delicious food is a wonderful part of Thanksgiving, active traditions can make the holiday even more memorable, fun, and make the focus not ONLY about food.
I am not always in the same place...
Want an Amazing Workout – Try Hiking
Growing up on Long Island where it’s flat, hiking to me was just, well, a walk in the woods. During a post college trip to Colorado, a friend took me hiking on a beautiful...
Spotlight on: Fit4Mom Exercise Classes for Mom and Baby
Don’t miss the FREE class pack giveaway at the end of this post!
Working out makes you feel great but finding the time while still being there for your baby is tough! Enter…. Fit4Mom...
Workout Clothes and Sneakers and Team Sports Oh My! The Authentic Athlete
When I found out that The Authentic Athlete, the new sporting goods store in Fairfield, wanted one of our bloggers to check out their new store, I said, “pick me, pick me!” Unlike many women...