The Fitnessista

Friday FavesMay 06, 2022 at 11:05AM Helloooo! Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. Today is filled with appointments. We have an appointment for some home remodeling stuff, and then I’m headed to the chiropractor. I fell down the stairs last Saturday (while scolding the girls not to slide down the banister, I missed a step, and went sledding on my back all the way down), and while I feel ok, I’ve slept horribly and can’t get comfortable because my back aches. Really hope that this puts me back together! The rest of the weekend, we have a soccer game, an event at the kids’ school, a birthday party, Phoenix for a dance competition, and Mother’s Day! If you’re looking for last-min Mother’s Day gift ideas, check out this post. I snagged a couple of Michael Buble tickets on…

What is Clean Eating all about?May 04, 2022 at 11:51AM Sharing my tips for clean eating, what it means, and what it’s all about. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m excited about today’s blog post topic because I have a lot to say. 🙂 Today we’re talking about “clean eating.” This phrase has become popular over the past 10 years or so, but there isn’t much consensus nor firm definition about what it actually means. It’s often used as a phrase to refer to a diet that’s based on eating real and minimally-processed foods. It can also mean choosing what’s considered the healthiest option from a variety of options. I’m dedicating this post to talk about what clean eating is really about (and my thoughts on this phrase!). I’m going to answer common questions about clean eating, and share tips on…

Supplements for a healthy immune systemMay 03, 2022 at 11:56AM Sharing some supplements for a healthy immune system and ideas on how to keep your immune system healthy. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a great morning! I’m getting some things together for an upcoming event, catching an upper body Fit Team workout, and stacked with client calls the rest of the day. For today’s post, I wanted to share some supplement ideas to support a strong immune system. I have my handful of tricks that I use when we’re feeling under the weather, but I asked Mia to see if she’d chime in with some of her tips and faves. Here are some of her tips below (aka this post was written by a Registered Dietitian. I’m a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, but not an RD, which is one of…

What to do and where to eat in TucsonMay 02, 2022 at 11:35AM Sharing some of my top recommendations for what to do and where to go in Tucson, AZ! Hi friends! Happy Monday! How’s the week starting off for you? I’m teaching my weekly aerobics class (such a blast!) and the Pilot is off work today. I’m excited to have a proper daytime parent date with him. We’ll probably go wild and head to Lowe’s for plants and then chill in the hot tub? I can’t wait. 🙂 For today’s post, I’m sharing updated Tucson recs! I wrote a post with Tucson recommendations a couple of years ago, but unfortunately some of the things on the list are non longer our faves, or have closed down. Also, lots of new spots have opened up! I’m sharing some ideas on where to eat,…

Friday FavesApril 29, 2022 at 04:57PM Hey hey! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? It’s scorching hot here, so I told the kids that they can swim and they’re PUMPED. We also have a soccer game, a bday party, a carnival at the kid’s school, and I’m teaching barre and training clients. It will be a busy but fun one. 🙂 I hope you have an amazing weekend, too! It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below! Friday Faves Life: Sunday is Maisey’s birthday! I can’t believe this perfect angel was born a year ago. After we lost Bella, I cried every…

102: The health effects of stress and tips for managing stress with Dr. Patrick FlynnApril 28, 2022 at 05:53AM Hey hey! SO excited for today’s podcast episode because it’s with a person that I respect greatly and have learned so much from him over time: Dr. Patrick Flynn! OG blog readers will remember Dr. Flynn from the days when I was trying to get pregnant with Liv. He became a member of my health team and helped me rebalance my hormones. I’ve worked with him on and off for the past 12 years! He has so much knowledge to share and I was thrilled when he said he’d come back on the podcast for another episode. You can check out our last episode together here! 102: The health effects of stress and tips for managing stress with Dr. Patrick Flynn Today we’re chatting all…

A sample day of balanced eats from an RDApril 27, 2022 at 08:36PM Not sure how to balance your plate or what a balanced and nutritionally-dense day of eats looks like? Here are some ideas from a Registered Dietitian.  Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning! I’m off to the girls’ school for a couple of hours, catching a workout, and then putting the final touches on next month’s Fit Team workouts. I hope you have an amazing day! For today’s post, I’m sharing a sample day of balanced eats! Balancing a plate is something that took me a while to figure out. When I was just getting started in my health journey, I was eating a lot of lonely carbs and skimpy meals, which often left me feeling hungrier and more tired throughout the day. I finally learned how to incorporate…

Tips for getting the most out of Nutrisense and how to use itApril 26, 2022 at 11:25AM  Sharing some tips of using Nutrisense and how to get the most out of it! I was gifted my Nutrisense CGM sensors, and this post is not sponsored. My code to try it out is GINA50 for $50 off  <— not affiliate, just wanted to share a discount with you all. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I have back-to-back client calls today and am looking forward to Taco Tuesday with the fam. I recently put on a new Nutrisense CGM and thought it was time for an updated post! Fun fact: my CGM assured me that my body does indeed LOVE Mexican food. Tacos, rice, beans, guac, margarita: NO SPIKE. It’s literally in my blood. 😉 Tips for getting the most out of NutriSense and how…

Friday FavesApril 22, 2022 at 05:03PM Hi hi! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend/ We’re headed to Phoenix for a dance competition and then have double birthday parties on Sunday after I train a client. I don’t even care that our weekends are jam-packed again and loving every second. I hope you have a fun weekend ahead and still get time to relax, too! (P fell asleep during our late-night dinner to celebrate my brother Trevor’s bday) We also went to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (10/10 would not recommend, but the popcorn was excellent), and I asked the girls to pose by the Top Gun poster. I was like, “Come take a picture by Tom Cruise! He’s SO cool! We can send it to dad.” They were not as enthused. They’re like, “I see a guy in a flight suit every…

101: Mineral imbalances, vitamin D, and supplements with Sara Garverick, IHP, PN1April 21, 2022 at 11:35AM Hi friends! I’m SO PUMPED to be welcoming a friend of mine to the podcast: Sara Garverick. Her Instagram page constantly blows my mind, and she shares so much knowledge and tips. Definitely give her a follow. 101: Mineral imbalances, vitamin D, and supplements with Sara Garverick, IHP, PN1 Here are some of the things we talk about in today’s episode: – Her personal background and what made her decide to become an Integrative Health Practitioner (the certs I’m taking right now! You can use FITNESSISTA for $100 off level one, and $250 off levels 1 and 2) – Excess iron, even for those who may be considered anemic – How minerals and imbalances affect our hormones – Vitamin D, and why taking megadoses might not be…