The big 4-0 – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having an amazing week! I’m taking the day off today because both kids are under the weather… and it’s my bday! TBH, I don’t typically enjoy birthdays. Another year ...

2 Moves for Neck Tension Pain Relief

It’s Election Day here in the United States. And no matter your political views, there’s one universal truth we can all agree on—we’re stressed out and feeling tense. Between doomscrolling on our ...

Podcast Episode #144: “Fitness for the Long Haul” with Mackenzie Griffith

For many people, fitness is an on-again/off-again thing throughout their lifetime — one that often goes like this:  they get so angry and frustrated with themselves that they create this huge list of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ingredients To Avoid In Your Beauty Products

Interested in switching to safer products? In this post, I’m sharing ingredients to avoid in your beauty products and why it matters for overall health. If you’re interested in trying Oliveda, you ...

The Truth About Generic Affirmations and How to Make Them Work

Affirmations, motivational statements used to reprogram your subconscious mind to focus on positive outcomes rather than dwelling on negativity, are widely used in the self-help world. We are ...

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 ...

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. ...