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By now, many of you have received your April Women’s Health Birchbox, so you know that this month is all about tiny tweaks, big results. In honor of that, our video intern, Charisse, is focusing on improving small things in her daily routine. She’ll be sharing the results with all of you, of course! Next up: her snacking habits.

Week Three: Snacking Habits

Though my official title here at Birchbox is Editorial and Video Intern, my unofficial title is Queen of Snacking. As a lifelong fan of Nutella and pretzels, I love sweet and salty things. Let it be known that I also occasionally indulge in a scoop or two of ice cream—and by occasionally, I mean every night. This week, I rose to the challenge of changing my food habits by switching out the snacks and drinking more water.

Super Dad (and Fitness Pro) David Kirsch on Family-Friendly Wellness

David Kirsch and his daughters Francesca and Emilia.

A few weeks ago, a few members of our team had a chance to work out one-on-one with celebrity trainer David Kirsch. (Check out their awesome form!) Naturally I was way jealous. Kirsch is known for whipping stars like Heidi Klum and Ellen Barkin into shape, as well as helping regular people overhaul their diet and exercise routines. As the father of two girls, he’s also a pro at creating a healthy family life—I asked him how he does it.

1. I know you started out as a corporate lawyer. What advice do you have for people who are trying to stay balanced in the workplace?

Whether you find yourself in the corporate world, the fashion world, or the fitness world, making health and exercise a ritual is important. Find time for mini workouts—planks or crunches in the morning before you get in the shower—and put alerts in your calendar to remind you to get up and walk around hourly. I also recommend starting each day with a healthy breakfast and brown bagging your lunch.

Reed Krakoff Is Leaving Coach, How To Wear Second Day Hair, And More

Reed Krakoff is leaving Coach in 2014 to focus on his own eponymous brand. [Glamour]

Learn how to rock bed head with these second day hairstyles. [Real Beauty]

Sneak a peek inside Birchbox Man’s May 2013 box in this spoiler video. [Birchbox Man]

Blue lipstick may win us over yet! Find out what happened when Allure test-drove a navy hue. [Allure]

Even Jillian Michael’s knows it can be hard to stick with it when you’re working out. Here’s her advice to avoid three common motivation pitfalls. [Well + Good NYC]

SheFinds found the Fun Dip candy equivalent of nail polish: hello, Julep Neon Powder Nail Kit! [SheFinds]

Kicking your running into high gear? Check out this awesome guide to your best 5K ever. [Greatist]

—Charisse

Learn all about our favorite outdoor beauty essentials to beat the heat this spring.

(Photo: Giovanni Giannoni)

Aquaspinning, DD Creams, And More

What’s next on the fitness front? Aquaspinning—a spin class in a pool. [Greatist]

Julep is launching the first DD Cream slated to be in stores this June. [SheFinds]

Sarah Hyland and Sienna Miller have joined in on the bang trend. [Glamour]

Learn about these seven new uses for face oils. [Beauty High]

Think twice before tossing those sponge tip eyeshadow applicators. [Allure]

Chicago finally gets its first blow dry bar. [Cheeky Chicago]

—Charisse

The ultimate eye cream guide and four things you need to know to get results.

(Photo: Aqua Studio)

Tiny Tweaks, Big Results

By now, many of you have received your April Women’s Health Birchbox so you know that this month is all about tiny tweaks, big results. In honor of that, our video intern, Charisse, is focusing on improving small things in her daily routine. She’ll be sharing the results with all of you, of course! First up: fitness.

Week One: Fitness

Lucky for me, the walk from my apartment to the Birchbox office is about one mile—a completely manageable foot commute. While I know I’m lucky I don’t have to take the subway or bus to get to work, I’d be lying if I said I happily walk the 20 minutes every day. Sometimes I’m running late, or it’s pouring down rain, or my choice of footwear is not exactly distance-appropriate. That’s when I’m guilty of hopping on the M34. But no more—I’m vowing to walk everyday. After all the New York Times says it may actually be better for me than hitting the gym!

Fitness Pro Rachel Buschert on Building a Smarter Workout Routine: Well-Balanced

Equinox trainer and all-around badass Rachel Buschert Vaziralli. (Photo: Ryan Michael Kelly)

Since high school, when I blearily logged pre-dawn laps during swim team practice, I’ve been a committed AM exerciser. Dragging my tush out of bed is painful, but it’s way better than being sluggish and grumpy—the way I feel when I miss a workout. On the flip side, I’ve been known to go too far and ignore my body when it needs rest. With that in mind, I asked Rachel Buschert Vaziralli, one of my favorite Equinox instructors (not to mention a Master Schwinn Trainer and recent winner of Fit or Flop), for advice on balanced fitness. Read on for her tips, plus the best post-sweat breakfast.