11.1 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was Halloween? We got back home just in time to celebrate. The fam came over, I made some tacos, and we trick-or-treated around the neighborhood. It was low key and ...

Podcast Episode #143: “How to Get Fit Over 40” with Kim Schlag

It’s common for women entering midlife to feel like they’re not doing anything different but are suddenly gaining weight — especially around their midsection aka belly fat. And often that feeling ...

How to read more – The Fitnessista

Sharing some tips on how to read more if that’s one of your goals! Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. What were you up to? We met with friends for sushi, celebrated the Pilot and P’s ...

Lose the All-or-Nothing Mindset, Find More Success

In a world that often pushes us to extremes, the all-or-nothing mindset can feel like a relentless adversary—popping up to sabotage your progress toward your goals like an ever-present Whack-A-Mole, ...

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu – The Fitnessista

Sharing a full Thanksgiving menu that’s entirely gluten-free! Check out the details below.  Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. I’m here cranking through ...

5 Reasons Online Yoga is Good For Moms

By the time I was pregnant with my first child, I’d been teaching yoga for 8 years and practicing for 13. My home practice was robust and consistent, but I also regularly attended classes taught by ...

10.25 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We’re heading out on a Disney cruise with the crew! I’ll definitely report back with the adventures but we’re going straight from Orlando ...

5 Exercises for Stronger Wrists

In today’s digital age, our wrists bear the brunt of our busy lifestyles. From tapping away on keyboards to gripping handheld devices to doing things like push-ups, planks, and downward dog, it’s no ...

Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Re-sharing this post because it’s a yearly staple for us and I know so many of you love them, too!! These flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars are SO good and I usually have all of the ...

Podcast Episode #142: “Fueling for Marathons, Not for Weight Loss” with Holley Samuel

Training for a marathon is a monumental endeavor that demands both physical and mental fortitude. But if you’re thinking about cutting calories to shed some pounds during your training, think again. ...