Viva La Vengo

Dan and I wanted to share our PERSONAL experience on this topic and why it's important to understand how to use different tools (such as fasting) for the benefit of your all around health. Our goal is to always share insight from our own experiences and the things we have learned, never to offer medical advice, etc. We encourage you to take ownership in the choices that you feel are best for you the same way we have done for ourselves! We would love to know your biggest takeaways with us!

It's easy to display things we're passionate about on social or even a highlight if you will, but underneath it all.. the couple that you think 'has it all' is working their asses off behind the scenes to be the best version of themselves. I don't share this to toot our horn WHATSOEVER, but I share this to remind you that we are just two parents learning to navigate different seasons of life and here to share what is and also isn't working for us. This is what we've been working through at this season, even if you can't see it daily. We're still pretty new at this parenting thing... but we've learned A LOT in the short amount of time since we've become parents and how to navigate through these tough seasons.

It can be overwhelming... nutrition, macros, ingredients -- we're lead to believe it's more complex than it needs to be! Friends, we're here to remind you that it's NOT! Simple shifts can change your habits, but changing what you value increases the quality of your life. Take a step back, zoom out and remind yourself... YOU are in the drivers seat. Take a listen to our thoughts on seeking out ingredients and removing the blindfold every time you set food in the grocery store.

Hey mamas! Gab here - I was literally in the midst of working on some stuff and I had to stop, drop and share the energy of what I was feeling in the moment. My main message to you today is that: you are not your anxious thoughts. Parenthood.... it's messy and the greatest thing I've ever done is let go of expectations and create a routine centered around filling my cup so I can be the best mom to P. I'm here to remind you that you're not alone in this journey. Listen to my top 5 tips on interrupting anxiousness, stress or worry and turn that into a situation to be grateful for.

The hustle and bustle of each day can definitely sweep you off your feet and away from staying connected with the ones you love most. One thing we've learned, specifically since becoming parents, is that putting our MARRIAGE at the forefront of our life. It helps us stay in alignment and connect on a deeper level when it comes to goals, communication and more. We hope this episode brings you inspiration to lean on the ones you love most and stay grounded in your foundation of constantly building your relationship!

What a season it has been for our WORLD! So many things are happening and our hearts hurt as we pray for peace and positivity as the outcome of it all. Something we've had to learn is that the more we stay grounded in the routines that allow us to be the best version of ourselves.. the more we can IMPACT this world and others. What kinds of habits and rituals keep you grounded to be your best you?

It’s not about restriction, counting calories, doing a 30-day challenge or what your idol is doing⠀ ⠀ It’s about finding what works best for your body and genetic makeup.⠀ ⠀ We are all different. ⠀ ⠀ That Pinterest diet is not going to work for everyone.⠀ ⠀ This was supposed to be a story, but I got passionate and kept rolling  ⠀ Enjoy! 

When I think of health, I don’t think of caloric restriction or chronic fitness routines. I think of eating foods that give me optimal energy levels to perform, think and FEEL better. Which is why it’s so important to be INTENTIONAL when making healthy lifestyle changes. Notice I didn’t say restrictive. I didn’t say drastic. I didn’t say intense. INTENTIONAL friends. We hope these mini tangents help you look at the bigger picture instead of feeling like you have to diet to be healthy!

It's true. Your past does not equal your future, but one thing that we've learned is that you have to LOVE every version of yourself.. even the not so good versions/seasons in order to GROW and become stronger through it all. We hope this inspires you to dig deep, use your vulnerability as your super power and grow through the trials and errors that have made you... YOU!

There is so much power in making lifestyle changes as a FAMILY... it really goes DEEPER than getting that six pack or losing weight. For us, it's brought us CLOSER and helped us create a bond that we never thought was possible.. and it all stems back to the choices we make in the kitchen DAILY! We hope this episode inspires you to find that thing that makes you.. YOU with your spouse to create a life filled with challenges and ways to grow TOGETHER!

This episode is brought to you by our morning family walk + an iPhone 8. We we're having some good conversation and then realized... why don't we just share this with our friends? Dan and I were going back and forth on our experience in transitioning to parenthood and being able to fill our individual cups outside of routine. Parenthood is hard, but when you work together as a team, it makes every moment worth fighting for and your gratitude high. Since this episode was different, let us know what you guys think!

We've been blessed with the opportunity to live on two totally opposite sides of the country and through that, we've been able to experience different ways of living. Living on two different islands for the last 6 years has shifted our perspective in the ways we never thought possible. Tune in as we discuss how we've learned to adjust to living away from our family and our experience of island life.

Something you might not know about us is that half of Dan and I's relationship has been spent apart. 6 years our lives we're spent texting, emailing, Facetiming and constantly on a 'countdown' clock which took a toll on our relationship that we didn't even realize until recently. This episode is going to talk about the most important aspect of ANY relationship: communication.

It's easy to fall into the cycle of comparison. We've totally been there and it holds us back more than we realize when we're not focused on ourselves FIRST! It is going to take hard work and a hell of a lot of consistency... but not in the form of chronic fitness and deprivation. We hope this episode brings you some real talk, but also a little tough love to stay focused on YOU! ---------------------------   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

Reflecting back on becoming parents has us feeling nostalgic.. but also realizing how parenthood is NOTHING like we expected... it's BETTER!! As new parents, tons of information and thoughts flood our minds as we enter a new season of life. In this episode, we wanted to share how we've bene able to navigate it with easy and embrace every moment.. YES even the hard ones!   ---------------------------   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

Want to do MORE during the day? This episode is brought to you by a question I got in my inbox the other day "How do you manage the time to run your business, workout and take care of Penelope?" Although the obvious answer is... plan your day LOL -- there is so much more that goes into sustainable energy levels, mental clarity and doing MORE with the same 24 hours that everyone else has! We hope this episode brings you encouragement and some truths that can be implied into your schedule daily!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

Serious question… do our kiddos REALLY have to eat off the kids menu? In this episode, we dive deep into our personal experience with how we’re raising Penelope on a primal diet. NO this does not mean we are striving for the “perfect” regimen.. what we hope to teach her is the power of CHOICE and how foods impact the way that we feel. We hope this brings you confidence as a parent and more importantly have fun making healthy choices with your little ones.     ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

Wow what a week it has been. This episode is a little bit different from the rest. One - being that we are hosting this podcast in two different locations. Two - there is so much changing around us. Our intention of this podcast is to bring you courage and confidence even when things feel scary and uncertain. No matter what may be happening around us, there is so much we CAN control and we're here for you!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

This podcast is brought to you by Dark Chocolate and Organic Red Wine (Not sponsored LOL)! This one was a whole mess of topics.. but the main message we hope you take away is that the QUALITY of your food, habits and thoughts determine the quality of your life and growth! If there’s anything that we have learned over the last few years, it’s what we talk about in today’s episode!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane shall we… it’s easy to look at the NOW of someone else’s relationship. We’ve had the highest of highs and also some pretty ground breaking lows over the course of 12 years of being together — but it’s made us who we are today and how we continue to grow as a couple. Here’s the raw and real of our relationship and how it's made us stronger than ever!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo        

Long. Distance. Sucks. There we said it… but it’s something that’s present in our lives and have been living with for the last 9 years. Anyone here ever been separated from your significant other for any period of time? You know it’s not easy.. BUT, we’ve learned many lessons through these times. There are so many controllable factors in situations that feel so out of our control. We’re here to share the raw and the real of our periods of long distance and how we get through it!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

We took a trip to Whole Foods and thought it would be fun to take you along with us… who here has ever said the phrase, “I’m so busy!!!” — We hear you.. Getting caught up in the day to day hustle can make us feel like we have no time for ourselves.. As ‘busy’ parents ourselves, we’ve found ways to master our time and more importantly, replace this idea of busy with PRODUCTIVITY and working towards YOUR future and YOUR goals.   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo

What’s up guys! WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EPISODE! We’re gonna kick this thing off by talking about one of the biggest topics we are passionate about… NUTRITION! For three years, we’ve been through lots of trial and error when it comes to finding consistency in our own health and wellness journey. Throughout the episode we talk about our personal failures and give you the real talk about what it takes to make this a LIFESTYLE!   ————————   New episodes released every Friday! If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe & let us know what you think and what you’d love to see more of at vivalavengo.com   In the meantime, keep up with us on Instagram: @gabsvengo + @danvengo_ + @vivalavengo